Editorial Assistant

£23,000 - £25,000 + Benefits

The Biochemical Society/Portland Press are seeking a proactive Editorial Assistant to support the Managing Editor and take charge of key steps of the publishing process for the fully open access journal Bioscience Reports within the Portland Press portfolio.

You will quality-assure journal submissions and support the peer-review process, working closely with and supporting the Editorial Board and external vendor. With a focus on researcher service, you will communicate with authors, reviewers and editors to answer questions and resolve any difficulties they might have in using the online manuscript system.

Working in close alignment with the Managing Editor to deliver on publishing targets for Bioscience Reports, the role will also ensure that editorial workflows are optimised to drive first-class author, reviewer and editor service, building strong relationships with the scientific community. Building up knowledge of editorial workflows, you maintain and improve the editorial system and manage assignment of manuscript duties to Editorial Board member and external vendors, and also suggest improvements to departmental processes and procedures.

“Please note that this role would be home-based for at least the first 6 – 8 months and interviews will be virtual”.

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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing date: 14th August 2020

It is important that you DO NOT include your Personal Information i.e. name and contact details in your CV or Cover Letter.

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“We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United Kingdom. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.”

NEA, the national fuel poverty and energy efficiency charity, is recruiting for a Finance Assistant to work on a job share basis, for a minimum of 2 days per week, from its Newcastle upon Tyne office.  Working in partnership with central and local government, fuel utilities, the health sector, consumer groups and NGOs, NEA aims to eradicate fuel poverty and promote energy efficiency to low-income and other vulnerable households.

This post is located in the Directorate of Support Services and the post-holder will be line managed by the Finance Manager.

Candidates will be able to demonstrate a good all-round financial support background with experience in undertaking financial tasks up to trial balance stage, and the role essentially involves undertaking book-keeping tasks using Sage accounting software as well as some manual records, issuing and coding sales invoices, processing and matching purchase invoices to purchase orders, processing payroll records and undertaking debt chasing activity.

NEA is looking ideally for an experienced candidate who has a proven track record of working in a small, dynamic finance environment and has prior experience of Sage accounting software.

The job description provides a list of the duties of the post and the person specification provides the list of essential and desirable criteria. This, and an application form can be downloaded below or from our website.

The closing date for all applications is Monday 10 August 2020 at 5pm.  Interviews will be held on Monday 17 August 2020, please indicate in your letter that you are available on this date.

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Job title: Shop Manager
Salary: £18,833.65 per annum plus excellent benefits
Location: Taunton
Job type: Permanent
Hours per week: 35 hours
Closing date:17 August 2020
Interview date: 02 September 2020

Please be aware this position will include working 35 hours per week (5 days) on a rota basis to include weekends.

We are seeking an innovative Shop Manager who is looking to make their mark in a high profile store in Taunton.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of adoption and homing centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2019 we helped around 191,000 cats and kittens, an average of more than 520 per day.

Each of our shops has its own charm and personality due to our dedicated volunteers and colleagues. From vintage jewellery and jigsaws to harps and handbags, whether our customers are looking for that 'must have' item or simply a 'missing piece', our team of managers ensure customers are met with great customer service. We are helping the environment whilst improving the lives of cats, one t-shirt at a time.

As a Shop Manager you will combine commercial acumen with creativity, leading a team of employees and volunteers to deliver the highest standards of customer service and presentation in order to maximise income for cat welfare. This is an exciting opportunity to manage a successful store, market and promote the store within the community and build an exceptional team that are committed to raising funds to support cats and kittens in our care.

Our successful candidate will be highly self-motivated, positive and resilient and with previous retail and people management experience. A strong communicator with excellent organisational skills, you will have the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of people and have good knowledge of the issues relating to recruiting and retaining volunteers. Experience of working to targets and KPIs within a retail environment is essential.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY ONLINE button. Our application process requires you submit a CV and answer screening questions – including explaining your interest and suitability for the role. Unfortunately we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly.

For further details please download the job description, available after you have clicked APPLY ONLINE:

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This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking for a new challenge in the West Midlands.

Arden Place is a brand new supported living accommodation for adults with learning disabilities and autism in Tile Cross, Birmingham.  Arden Place is a Bromford My Place Service. My Place, is a unique Supported Living model created to provide appropriate accommodation for people with long term conditions such as learning disabilities or autism. Bethphage are the care provider, providing on site care and support for people living at Arden Place and helping them to connect with their community through meaningful activity.

These brand new purpose built flats are designed to meet people's current and future needs, providing a safe and secure long-term home in the heart of the community. The scheme has 14 purpose built self-contained one bedroom apartments.

Arden Place has a community hub with a lounge, meeting room and kitchen which not only provides a social area for people living in the scheme, but it also provides facilities to deliver training, employment advice and activities to both the people we support and the wider community.

This great opportunity has opened up for an Assistant Service Manager in our Supported living services in Birmingham.

As well as supporting the service manager in Arden Place, we require you to also support with our established supported living services for four adults with learning disabilities in North and South Birmingham. 

The people we support in all these areas have varying needs of support some of which require personal care. All services will be supporting people with Learning disabilities, Mental Health and Autism. The Assistant Service Manger will also be expected to support in all of these areas. 

Evening and Weekend Work may be required as part of the role and participating in our on-call rota.

All services will focus on a person centred approach and promoting people’s independence

About our organisation 

Bethphage is a registered charity which was established in 1994 and provides support to adults with learning and physical Disabilities in Shropshire and the West Midlands.
Everything we do is individually designed to enable people to achieve their potential and meet their objectives and need for support. The people that we support may live in their own home, a home that is shared with other people, their family home or a shared care home.
It is the aim of Bethphage to provide outstanding care and support throughout the organisation so it essential that you will be dedicated to providing the highest levels of care that you can.

You will be required to create a team that champions excellent support by actively coaching and modelling respectful positive approaches to achieve the greatest possible independence and quality of life for the people we support, based on an understanding of what is important to and for them.

If this opportunity sounds like you, and you can demonstrate the following attributes, please get in touch

• Open and Honest.
• Committed.
• Person Centred Approach.
• Proactive and innovative

Essential Requirements

• Level Three in Health and Social Care
• Previous Supervisory Experience
• Driver
• Car Owner

Desirable Requirements 

• Experience of developing new services for adults with a learning disability, Autism and/or Mental Health
• A good understanding of partnership working.

Benefits of Working for us

• Competitive pay
• Simply Health Cash Plan
• Long service rewards
• Contributory Pension scheme
• Development opportunities
• Recruitment awards
• Paid enhanced DBS certificate
• Paid training

*Please note, interested applicants must complete an application form

Closing date - 14th July (this may be extended) 

Interview Date - 22nd July - (this may change)

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Closing date:  16th August 2020 at 11.30pm

We're looking for an inspirational people person to join us as an Assistant Shop Manager in our new Boutique by Shelter shop in Primrose Hill. Boutique by Shelter is a series of charity shops with interiors designed by Wayne Hemingway bringing a modern, trendy retail space to the high street. Our first boutique shop opened in Finchley Road and due to its success we have opened a number of new shops across London. We’d like you to join us to help raise vital funds for homeless and badly housed people. 

You will be pivotal in assisting the Shop Manager in leading and empowering a team of volunteers to engage with the local community on Shelter's cause, maximising the contribution of gifts of time from volunteers, the gifts of products from our donors and the gift of income from our customers. You will be the ambassador of Shelter on the high street; raising vital money for our cause. If you want to make a real difference to people at risk of homelessness, this is a unique opportunity to do just that.

What are the benefits? 
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days annual leave (pro rata), enhanced maternity/paternity leave, childcare vouchers and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme. Full training and support is also available to candidates that don’t have retail experience but do possess all the other skills required to do the job.

About the role 
You will assist the Shop Manager in the recruitment, support and development of a strong community focused shop team and empower them to maximise Shelter's income. Representing Shelter in your local community, ensuring that you and your team share your knowledge of Shelter's cause with customers, volunteers, donors and potential Shelter clients will also be important aspects of the role. You will always ensure a safe, clean, bright and happy environment for your team to work in and for your customers to shop in, in turn attracting potential donors and volunteers.

About you 
You are a naturally energetic person with an enthusiasm for managing and empowering people. You know how to recruit and develop a team of volunteers and your extraordinary motivational skills will enable you to inspire your team to increase sales and control costs. Above all, you are ready to take on a new challenge and have a keen interest in Shelter's cause.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We're here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

At Shelter, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. We also encourage applications from people, who have been homeless or have been at risk of homelessness. We are facing diverse problems, so need diverse people to tackle them.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Finance Assistant - Part-Time
Calderdale, West Yorkshire

Are you an enthusiastic individual with an accounting qualification? Do you want to support a fantastic charity funding life-changing services? If so, read on.

About Us

With over 29 years of experience, Community Foundation for Calderdale (CFFC) is a multi-award winning charity and are listed in the top ten grant distributors within the UK.

We support hundreds of charities and volunteer groups across our region, addressing inequalities, investing in brighter futures and enabling positive change.

Working with generous individuals, businesses and public sector organisations, we have distributed over £30 million in grants to a diverse range of causes in local communities.

We are now looking for a Finance Assistant to join us on a part-time basis, to support our financial activities and accounts.

The Benefits

- Salary of £17,000 pro rata
- Pension scheme
- 20 days’ holiday (pro rata) plus Bank Holidays
- Extended Easter and Christmas breaks
- Flexible working schedule

This is a fantastic opportunity to hone your diverse set of financial skills with an organisation that is creating real and lasting change throughout the local community.

You’ll quickly find that we offer excellent development and progression opportunities, ensuring that you grow with your role and beyond, meaning this role represents present and future value for your career.

So, if you want to use your expertise to support local causes and issues such as mental health, loneliness and homelessness, this is the role for you.

The Role

As a Finance Assistant, you will support and maintain our accounting records and ensure the efficient running of the accounts function in-line with all current legislation.

Supporting the Finance Manager, you will:

- Assist with all incoming and outgoing cash, cheques, invoices and delivery notes
- Maintain the cashbook, post book and petty cash
- Update and maintain the online accounting system
- Prepare Gift Aid claims, cheques, FPS (online) and other payments
- Support the delivery of the financial management reports and papers
- Assist in preparing returns documentation for funding bodies
- Support the year end accounts and audit

About You

To join us as a Finance Assistant, you will need:

- At a minimum, an accountancy qualification
- Experience of working with Sage
- A strong work ethic
- Strong time-management abilities

Ideally, you will have accountancy and/or finance experience from within a charity environment, but this is not essential.

Other organisations may call this role Finance Officer, Accounts Assistant, Finance Co-ordinator, Finance Administrator, Accountancy Assistant, Ledger Clark, Purchase Ledger Clerk, Sales Ledger Clerk, Accounts Technician, Charity Finance Assistant, Finance Clerk, or Accounts Clerk.

This is a part-time role, working 21 hours per week, over any three days, however these hours can be worked over five days.

The closing date for this role is the 28th August 2020.

CFFC reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

Webrecruit and Community Foundation for Calderdale are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you’re looking for a new challenge as a Finance Assistant, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

YMCA DOWNSLINK GROUP

Project Assistant
Guildford
Permanent
37.5 Hours per week
£19,595 per annum 

YMCA Guildford Foyer is YMCA Guildford’s Diversity Award winning supported housing project offering accommodation to 34 young people, ages 16-25.  We are privileged to work with young people from Guildford and Surrey and those seeking asylum.

We support young people living in the project via our ‘More than a room’ support model. We want all the young people that stay with us to belong, contribute and thrive.  All young people are treated as individuals and tailored support packages are offered to help them to become fully independent in the future.

The role of Project Assistant is a key element of the support offer. They will ensure that all residents and visitors to the Foyer receive a friendly welcome. They will support the effective running of the Foyer, dealing with face to face and telephone enquiries, processing rent payments, inputting data regarding young people on to the internal inform IT database and supporting the wider staff team to help young residents manage their behaviour and maintain their tenancies.

Project Assistants will also support the delivery of ‘More than a Room’, YMCA DLG’s support offer that gives young people a range of accessible activities to assist their ongoing needs.

Project Assistants will be responsible for the safety and security of the building and the residents, especially outside of normal business hours.

We are looking for someone who has a passion for supporting vulnerable people to achieve their ambitions and who can make all our residents feel welcome. Computer and administrative skills are essential.

Average shifts are 8am – 4pm or 2pm – 10pm, worked on a rolling rota to include weekends, evenings and bank holidays (accounted for in annual leave allowance). If you would prefer part-time or sessional hours, please indicate this on your application form.

The position comes with excellent benefits, including 27 days annual leave per annum (plus bank holidays), a company sick pay scheme, a life assurance policy of 2x your annual salary, a health and wellbeing cash plan, and a cycle to work scheme. Please download a job pack for more information about other benefits offered.

If you are an applicant interested in this post and would like an informal discussion having read the job pack, please contact Jayne Barber or Danielle Ryan (contact details on our webpage). We will not respond to agencies.

As part of our Safer Recruitment guidelines, we only accept applications completed on our application form. Due to Covid-19, we are not accepting paper copies of forms and are currently only accepting application forms submitted by email.

YMCA DownsLink Group welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We value diversity and promote inclusion, which we demonstrate through our activities, as well as in our policies and working practices. Reinforced by our culture and values, we seek to create an inspiring and inclusive place to work.

YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns.

Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). 

Closing date for applications: Monday 24th August 2020 at 9am

Interview date: Thursday 27th August 2020

When submitting your application please save your application form as (your)surname, (your)firstname APPLICATION FORM and put the job title and location in the email subject line. Please submit your application as a Word document where possible, or as a PDF if completed in Pages.

Please note that we do not accept CVs.
To apply, please download an Application Pack and an Application Form from YMCA DownsLink Group.

OPERATIONS MANAGER

Lifecentre, Chichester, West Sussex.

30 - 37 hours depending upon candidate

£30,000 - £36,000 per annum full time salary

Lifecentre is a medium sized charity that supports survivors of rape and sexual abuse across West Sussex.  We are recruiting an Operations Manager to join our team. Reporting directly to the CEO, this is an excellent opportunity to work for a great cause and gain leadership experience.

The Operations Manager will oversee key business support and operational activity, co-ordinating the office base to ensure that Lifecentre operates smoothly and in accordance with legal and professional standards. The role includes responsibility for: operational policies and procedures, client support team management, management of buildings and facilities, oversight of finance and payroll, GDPR and data management, oversight of IT systems, data management, Health & Safety, quality assurance and risk and compliance with Charity Governance.

You will provide leadership for the Operations Team and be responsible for delivery of quality, performance and continued improvement across the services, including looking externally to develop partnership opportunities to drive efficiencies whilst maintaining quality.

We are looking for a self-motivated person with initiative. The ability to prioritise their own work and that of their team is required. The ideal candidate will have office management experience, possessing excellent IT skills and have experience in use of all basic computer software including Microsoft Office. Excellent organisational skills are required and ability to set up efficient systems, including data management. Excellent communication and writing skills and the ability to multi-task are also required.  Good numeracy skills are essential.

This post could be considered as a full-time role for one individual meeting all competencies. Alternatively, we would consider a job share.

Lifecentre is a Christian Charity providing counselling services to survivors of rape and sexual abuse: 

Closing date for applications: midnight Wednesday 19 August 2020

Interviews: Wednesday 1 September 2020

Victim Support are looking for a volunteering assistant to join our national volunteering team based in our London office. This is a part time role for 15 hours per week and the salary is £9,234.87 per annum (FTE £23,087.18 per annum).

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity for people affected by crime in England and Wales. We work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and respect they deserve.

The main purpose of the role is to help foster a positive volunteer experience for volunteers and those who manage and work with them across the organisation.

The main responsibilities of the role will be to:

• Monitor the inbox
• Help to maintain accurate and up-to-date volunteer records
• Support local teams with volunteer recruitment
• Help produce and improve the monthly volunteer newsletter

You will be part of a small busy team. To be successful in this role you will have a collaborative attitude and the ability to self-reflect. Ideally you would have some knowledge or experience around working with volunteers in an administrative function and dealing with a variety of stakeholders.

We may decide to close this vacancy earlier than advertised dependent on the number of applications received.

Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits such as season ticket loans and the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Applications should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the shortlisting criteria, which are marked in the person specification as (s). In order to apply, please create a profile in our website (jobs section), complete and submit an online application form.

If the vacancy has not specified the essential criteria for shortlisting, please use this section to express how your experience and skills are relevant for the role. If you have the drive to make a difference within an organisation which makes a difference we look forward to hearing from you.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

Victim Support is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment for our staff. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We welcome applicants from all communities and as part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we would particularly welcome applicants from BAME communities.

Interviews to take place over the first two weeks of September.

Closing date: 16th August 2020 at 11.30pm. 

Do you have great leadership skills, a flair for visual merchandising and the ability to spot the value of goods and price them accordingly? Then join Shelter as a Community Shop Manager in our Boutique by Shelter charity shop in St John’s Wood.

What is Boutique by Shelter? 
For us, it's a new direction – a unique chain of shops focused on higher end/designer items, with interiors designed by Wayne Hemingway that bring a modern, trendy retail space to the high street. For you, it's the chance to get in at the start of an exciting new initiative that will be challenging and rewarding and is set to be the next big thing in charity retail.

How do we describe a Community Shop Manager? 
Someone who has worked in a high-pressure environment, is creative, self-sufficient and can easily adapt to change, often at the last minute. These are high turnover shops in affluent areas where the need to produce sales figures is key, so commercial awareness should also definitely be one of your attributes.

What will I be doing? 
The role will be varied and provide you with stimulating and satisfying work. Indeed, there’s no such thing as a “typical day”. Continually seeking opportunities to engage with the local community e.g. other retailers, schools, churches or the local food bank and increase your shop’s contribution to Shelter’s cause will be key. We’ll also rely on you to develop your team’s (including volunteers) interest and passion in merchandising the shop to attract customers and donors through the door, as well as their knowledge of Shelter and its work.

What sort of people are you looking for? 
Commercially aware, inspiring, enterprising and influential individuals who are willing to roll up their sleeves and lead by example - people with lots of creativity, great visual merchandising skills and the ability to thrive even when under pressure. You’ll also need proven experience of managing, recruiting and developing a team of staff and volunteers and a track record of providing excellent customer service in a face-to-face role

What are the benefits? 
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days annual leave, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, childcare vouchers and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme. Full training and support is also available to candidates that don’t have retail experience but do possess all the other skills required to do the job.
Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own. 

To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society. 

Safeguarding is everyone’s business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

At Shelter, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. We also encourage applications from people, who have been homeless or have been at risk of homelessness. We are facing diverse problems, so need diverse people to tackle them.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Do you share our vision of a world without domestic abuse?

This is an exciting opportunity to join Hampshire’s largest domestic abuse charity.  Stop Domestic Abuse is a unique and innovative provider of all services to people affected by domestic abuse. 

The Finance and Office Manager will provide comprehensive financial management support to the CEO and Trustee board enabling them to make informed financial decisions, manage the head office in Havant and line manage office-based staff.

As an active participant in the organisation’s management team you will prepare budgets, analyse and interpret monthly financial reports, highlighting any variance to agreed budgets.  You will be responsible for Health and Safety in our head office, oversee key functions such as payroll and audit, write and update policies and procedures and provide financial information for grants, tenders and monitoring reports.

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience of financial and management reporting within a medium sized firm either in the charity sector or commercially
• Experience of preparing end of year accounts including liaising with auditors
• Strong knowledge of SORP, charity law and financial legislation in respect of charities
• Full computer literacy with a good working knowledge of MS Office and computerised accounting systems. Experience of using SAGE would be an advantage.
• Self-motivated with a proven ability to work in a team and to communicate effectively with people at all levels in the charity including Trustees.

Closing date for applications: Monday 24th August, 9am.  We will recruit the first suitable applicant, so apply early as we may close earlier.

We particularly welcome applicants from BAMER communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation.

POSITION IN ORGANISATION    

Reports To:Business Support & Development Director (BSDD) 

Responsible For:Finance Officer, Electronic Systems & Media Officer, Administration Officer 

Budget Responsibilities: Overview of all budgets, specific responsibility for elements of the central Management budget .

Hours:  37 hrs  Working Pattern:TBA

The Board meets on Monday afternoons and evenings so the successful applicant must be available to attend these meetings approximately 5 times a year.

Location:  Stop Domestic Abuse’s services are currently delivered in Hampshire and Portsmouth. This role is based in Havant. 

In return we offer a generous annual leave entitlement rising with length of service, comprehensive training and development programme, pension scheme, employee assistance programme and childcare voucher scheme.  We can offer you a varied, interesting role in our busy and dynamic charity

If you have catering experience and have a passion for cooking as well as providing excellent customer service, consider a move to Sparky's Café as a Catering Assistant. 

Right now, one of our partners, Richmond Fellowship, is looking for a Catering Assistant for our community cafe. Our aim is to provide a high quality catering experience for customers using our café, as well as employment and volunteering opportunities for individuals with experience of mental health problems. But this is only possible with people like you to help us.

You will support individuals to participate in the running of the café and shop through a programme of apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering. You will also play your part in food preparation and provide the best customer care while serving in the shop, including handling cash and card transactions.

Ideally, you will have some experience of selling products or services that involves handling cash/card transactions but we are happy to provide training for the right person. Well organised with good time management skills and a commitment to team working, you will have a genuine interest in working with people with mental health problems. Good verbal and written communication skills and an ability to use office IT systems is needed as is the ability to work flexibly including weekend and evening cover as part of a rota. An NVQ 2 in Catering or related vocational qualification would be an advantage.

The salary for this post is £17,004.00 per annum with potential progression to £17,230.00 per annum (pro-rata for 30 hours per week).

This is a permanent role, requiring the post-holder to work 30 hours per week.

This is a rolling recruitment process, shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply.

In return, you can expect some great benefits, including 25 days' holiday, contributory pension scheme, employee assistance programme and childcare vouchers, plus exceptional professional development and training opportunities.

PLUS is delighted to be able to offer an exciting opportunity for experienced staff to progress their career and assist the managers in meeting a wide variety of challenges. 

About us: 
We at PLUS Services are proud of the support we provide to adults with learning disabilities.  We are looking for a Deputy Manager and our main priority is to find the right individual with the right values and understanding of these – Access to information, Choice, Community involvement, Excellence, Rights and Safety.

About You:
We are seeking three, well-motivated, creativity, flexible, individuals who have a real passion in support people with learning. You will support the manager with the day to day service provision to meet service user’s aspirations:

Liverpool Grove – is a supported living service based in South East London, the service supports five people with varied support needs above their learning disabilities.

Gaywood Street – is a residential service based in South East London, the service supports five people with varied support needs above their learning disabilities.

Bell Green Lane – is a supported living service based in South East London, the service supports four people with varied support needs above their learning disabilities.

You will guide and assist support staff and be responsible for the day to day provision of the service as directed by the service manager. This is an excellent opportunity to take the first steps on a career path for those staff who aspire to be future managers. 

You would be required to ensure the smooth running of the services within the legal requirements of CQC and any commissioner requirements. You will also attend care/support planning and review meetings and liaise with health and social care professionals involved in service users’ care as well as supporting service users in the same way as other support staff across the full range of duties.

This is a full time post, so applicants must be prepared to work the full range of shifts including weekends. As you may need to be transferred to other services should the need arise you must also be able to fulfill sleep-in or waking night requirements. You must be physically capable of pushing wheelchairs and supporting service users who may be physically dependent. You will need a minimum of 2 years appropriate experience and a hold a Diploma in Health & Social Care at level 3 or above or be willing to work towards one. 

Working for us: 
Full time Assistant Manager (38 Hrs per week)
Salary: £24,270.00 per Annum 
Holidays: 33 days holiday leave

Our benefits package includes:
• Pension contribution scheme
• Cycle to work vouchers
• Company employee assistance programme service

How to apply: 
For an Application Form please apply online. Please check your email and follow instructions accordingly.

The offer of employment is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

Charity ref number: 1031595
Closing date: Monday 29th June 2020
Interview Date: Thursday 16th July 2020

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We are recruiting for September 2020! 

Do you want to have a positive impact on young Autistic learners and excellent career progression?

TreeHouse School is an Ofsted 'Outstanding' non-maintained special school, providing support and education to over 90 pupils aged 4-19. Our goal for all our pupils and learners is that when they leave our settings they will have the opportunity to access employment, further education or training and to live as part of the communities of their choice.

At TreeHouse School, our 'Teaching Assistants' have the title 'Teaching and Behaviour Support' (TaBS). The role combine's teaching and learning with a behavioural approach.

Your role as a Teaching and Behaviour Support:

• Provide day to day support, delivering 1:1, paired and small group teaching, and learner sessions using Positive Behaviour Support (PBS). 
• Supervise and support community-based learning and educational visits.
• Use your creativity daily to support lesson plans through preparing materials and resources.
• Support our learners to develop crucial life skills, meet their goals and aspirations through communication, independence and participation.

We are looking for empathetic and adaptable individuals, who thrive under pressure and have a natural ability to solve challenges. You will also need physical and emotional resilience to work with young people who sometimes present behaviours that challenge. You will be keen to use our behavioural approach, have a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Why join us?

• A vibrant team of experts, Speech & Language Therapists, Behaviour Analysts, Occupational Therapist's and Specialist Teachers.
• Highly competitive annual salary.
• Cycle to work scheme up to £5000.
• We are committed to CPD, where you can access a wide range of training and development opportunities to support your personal and professional development.
• Season ticket loans.
• A wide range of wellness programmes including running club, cooking classes and pets cafe online.
• Employee Assistance Programme, to help you balance your work, family, and personal life.
• Access to physiotherapy.

Start date: Our comprehensive two-week induction program will be commencing on the 17th of August 2020 to give you all the tools you need to be confident in your new role.

Interviews: Various dates throughout August 2020.

Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.