An exciting opportunity for a strategic thinker to help drive improvements in care and support for people affected by pregnancy loss.
The Miscarriage Association has a strong record of working to ensure that everyone affected by pregnancy loss receives the care, support and information that’s right for them. We are highly regarded by those who turn to us for support, and by healthcare professionals and other stakeholders.
We want to build on this reputation by appointing a Deputy Director to strengthen our approach to working in partnership, and to help improve our services, reach and impact.
This is a new position, working closely with our National Director. It will suit someone who wants to build on their strategic and partnership development skills in a diverse and rewarding leadership role.
The ability to show empathy with those affected by miscarriage, ectopic and molar pregnancy is as important as your previous experience in strategic planning, development and delivery.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you want to work somewhere that no two days are the same,
where you make a difference to people`s lives?
...And one that values yours?
Yes? Work for us - The WEA. Create real change, and be a part of something bigger.
We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our Finance Team in the role of Assistant Finance Business Partner reporting to the Finance Support Manager
Key areas of responsibility:
The successful applicant will provide support to their Finance Business Partner in the financial management of their Business Areas.
This will include assisting with the monthly management accounts, maintaining accuracy of the ledgers, budget setting and closedown.
You will also be responsible for reconciliation, maintenance and submission of grant claims.
About you:
Do you have significant experience of working in a similar role?
Are you able to work accurately and keep to deadlines?
Do you have good quality IT skills particularly Excel (computer database packages, Microsoft packages Outlook, Word & Excel)?
Are you educated to NVQ level 3 qualifications or can demonstrate equivalent experience?
Do you have excellent customer service skills?
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity. We provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.
Position: Regional Fundraising Development Assistant
Location: Flexible across England, Wales and Northern Ireland
Contract type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 35 per week
Salary: £19,964 to £20,770 (Depending on skills and experience) + London allowance of £3,600 if applicable
Closing date: 26 September 2019
Interview date: 2 October 2019
About the role:
This role will play a vital part in supporting the Regional Fundraising Development Team. The team are responsible for developing new and existing fundraising products and resources, to ensure the wider team hit their £27.2million income target. The post holder will provide comprehensive administrative support, working on multiple products including Elf Day and Carols at Christmas. Tasks will include pulling reports, processing data, distributing materials and coordinating meetings. The post holder will also deliver excellent customer care both internally and externally, responding to enquiries, managing inboxes, creating communications and building relationships.
- Reports to the Regional Fundraising Development Manager
- Sits within the Regional Fundraising Team
- Works closely with the multi-disciplined Regional Fundraising Team across England, Wales and Northern Ireland and with the wider fundraising directorate.
About you:
Do you want to be part of a small but perfectly formed team supporting a large regional fundraising team to achieve success through development and innovation? Do you have an infectious enthusiasm for making things better and more successful? If so read on to find out more…
We are looking for someone to be part of a team developing new fundraising opportunities and innovating to make the ones we already have even better and raising more money.
The successful candidate for this role will need to have strong written, verbal skills and IT skills alongside excellent time management, organisational skills and an eye with attention to detail. This role requires someone with a proven ability to develop relationships with internal and external colleagues along with conducting research across the industry and administration work to support the team.
You could be already working within the charity sector or looking for a career change but with the relevant experience and transferable skills required for this role.
You may have experience of the following: Administrator, Admin Assistant, Administrative Assistant, Fundraising Administrator, Admin Support, Fundraising Assistant, Fundraising, Charity, Charities, NFP, Not for Profit, Third Sector, etc.
Retail Operations Officer
Harrogate, North Yorkshire (with regular travel to retail sites across Yorkshire)
About Us
Yorkshire Cancer Research is one of the most exciting and innovative charities in the UK. The charity is a leading funder of cancer research in the region and has a track record of supporting ground-breaking projects and clinical trials to help prevent cancer and increase survival. We are working to save an extra 2,000 lives a year in Yorkshire.
Yorkshire Cancer Research is entering an exciting period in its development. As part of this we are expanding our team at our Head Office and a number of new roles are being created. We are currently looking for a Retail Operations Officer to support the Head of Retail Operations as we significantly expand our retail portfolio over the next few years.
The Benefits
- Salary of £24,000 - £28,000 per annum
- Pension scheme
- Private medical insurance
- 25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Offices within walking distance of the train station/free onsite parking
If you are a retail professional with experience of providing operational support, then this is an excellent opportunity to support Yorkshire Cancer Research in achieving its strategic aims.
We’ve got a strong set of values that inform everything we do and we’re looking for people who are aligned with these. As our Retail Operations Officer, you will strive for excellence in everything you do, have integrity, champion expertise through improvement and innovation and be a great team player.
The Role
As Retail Operations Officer, you will help to build and deliver our charity’s retail strategy and provide a point of contact for shop managers and retail volunteers.
As we increase the number of shops we have, your role will involve supporting shop managers across Yorkshire to deliver a consistent brand experience to customers and volunteers.
Additionally, you will:
- Support the Head of Retail Operations with the administration of shop openings, closures and refits
- Provide support to the shop managers with training for the retail volunteers
- Oversee our online retail shop and brief marketing colleagues to update product details
About You
To join us as a Retail Operations Officer, you’ll need:
- Experience of providing retail operation support, ideally for a charity
- A track record of working on a shop opening, closure and/or refurbishment
You will also need experience in retail roles, which included one or more of the following:
- Setting up and/or managing an online shop
- Merchandising and/or retail display
- Handling customer complaints and creating win-win scenarios
- Stock rotation and management
- Introducing new shop processes by training/coaching colleagues
- Retail operation management
Stock delivery, merchandising and retailing sales experience would be beneficial to your application, as would experience of developing retail processes for shops.
Other organisations may call this role Area Retail Officer, Regional Retail Officer, Area Retail Supervisor, Regional Retail Supervisor or Retail Operations Supervisor.
Webrecruit and Yorkshire Cancer Research 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 seeking your next step as a Retail Operations Officer, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
Working hours: 37 hours per week
Our client has a unique and innovative approach to supporting young people in care.
Our client provides residential services for young people aged 16-25 years old who have been discharged from psychiatric inpatient stays or secure children’s homes. The young people they care for often require a high level of support and dynamic approach to risk management in order to support problems they may have with self-harming, behaviour and emotional regulation.
Position: Support Worker
Location: Huddersfield
Job type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week plus 1 sleep in per week; Early Shift- 7.00am- 3.30pm; Late Shift – 2.00pm-10.30pm; Sleep ins – 11.00pm-7am
Salary: £17,550 per year / £9 per hour
Benefits: 22-27 holidays per year (plus bank holidays), Free training and professional development programme, Paid induction, training and enhanced DBS check, Company Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Free onsite parking, Life Assurance.
Closing Date: Thursday 10th October 2019
About the role:
Our client's aim is to support the young people using a therapeutic approach to live in a non-secure community setting and to achieve their individual goals in preparation for transition to adult life.
Responsibilities:
- To act as a member of the team and assist the management staff in giving the highest standard of care possible to all the young people, closely following individual care plans and programmes.
- To take individual / group responsibility in ensuring the running of the home to its highest possible standard.
- To develop skills in order that the young people’s individual health / social development needs are met.
Our client operates a safer recruitment process and as part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Our client is an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community. As an employer they are also committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all their staff.
Our client reserves the right to bring forward their closing date, without notice in the event of high volumes of interest.
You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Care Worker, Care Assistant, Healthcare Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Community Support Worker, Disability, Disabilities, Care Staff, Charity, Charities, Not for Profit, NFP, Third Sector, etc.
Ref: 89053
Pontefract and Surrounding Area
About Us
The Prince of Wales Hospice is an incredible provider of healthcare services for people with life-limiting illnesses. From our 13 bed ward for those who need round-the-clock care, to our outreach and day therapy services, we care for nearly 300 people every year, helping them to manage their illnesses.
We also boast a network of shops to help us engage with our local community. Following a review of our Shops and Retail team, we have a number of exciting opportunities and are now seeking Shop Supervisors to join us and assist in the management and day-to-day running of a number of shops across the Pontefract area.
Your Rewards
- Salary of £16,052 pro rata
- A range of hours to meet your needs
This is the ideal role in which to pursue your retail ambitions, drive forward your leadership and management skills, and give back to your local community and those with life limiting illnesses.
You’ll discover a motivated, passionate workforce who are dedicated to supporting people throughout the Pontefract area and delivering outstanding services. Be it as a member of one of our front-of-house retail teams, a nursing position or a head office role, we all work together to provide the support, funding and engagement which has made us so vital to so many people.
So, if you are ready to advance your career, make a difference and join an incredible group of people, this is the role for you.
Your Role
As a Shop Supervisor, you will be tasked with supporting the day-to-day running of our shops across the Pontefract area and assisting with the delivery and collection service.
Specifically, you will:
- Work within the shop team to maximise sales and collection targets
- Ensure income targets are achieved
- Manage stock
- Implement seasonal promotions
- Get involved with the recruitment, training and supervision of volunteers
About You
To be considered as a Shop Supervisor, you will need:
- Experience gained within a shop
- Charity sector and/or volunteer retail experience
- Experience of supervising a retail store/unit
- Experience in working with volunteers
- An understanding of current, relevant retail legislation
- Excellent display and merchandising and stock management skills
- Well developed supervisory and motivational skills
- Excellent customer services skills
Other organisations may call this role Retail Supervisor, Store Supervisor, Senior Retail Advisor, Store Team Leader, Retail Team Leader, Senior Retail Assistant, Store Assistant Manager, Assistant Shop Manager, Senior Store Assistant, or Assistant Retail Manager.
This role is available at various locations across the Pontefract area and for various working hours from six hour per week up to 30 hours per week across various days including weekends. Further details will be made available upon application.
Webrecruit and The Prince of Wales Hospice 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 are hard-working and ready for a new challenge as a Shop Supervisor, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
Waking Night Support Worker
Join our client – A Unique and Innovative Approach to Supporting Young People in Care.
They provide residential services for young people aged 16-25 years old who have been discharged from psychiatric inpatient stays or secure children’s homes. The young people they care for often require a high level of support and dynamic approach to risk management in order to support problems they may have with self-harming, behaviour and emotional regulation.
Position: Waking Night Support Worker
Location: Huddersfield
Job type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 38.5 hours per week, Night Shift - 8.30pm-7.30am
Salary: £19,019 per annum (£9.50 per hour includes an unsociable hour’s payment of 50p per hour)
Benefits: 22-27 holidays per year (plus bank holidays), Free training and professional development programme, Paid induction, training and enhanced DBS check, Company Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Free onsite parking
Closing date for applications: 28th September, 2019
About the role:
Our client's aim is to support the young people using a therapeutic approach to live in a non-secure community setting and to achieve their individual goals in preparation for the transition to adult life.
As part of their continued growth they are now looking to recruit for their new home in Huddersfield opening Autumn 2019.
Responsibilities:
- To act as a member of the team and assist the management staff in giving the highest standard of care possible to all the young people, closely following individual care plans and programmes.
- To take individual / group responsibility in ensuring the running of the home to its highest possible standard.
- To develop skills in order that the young people’s individual health / social development needs are met.
About you:
- To be able to work as part of a team.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- An understanding of the issues young people face.
- Able to work evening shifts.
Our client provides care 24 hours a day and 365 days a year. All roles will involve some weekend working.
If you have a passion and commitment to work with young people and make a difference to their lives please click to apply for a link to their online application form.
Our client operates a safer recruitment process and as part of this process, the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
They are an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community.
As an employer they are also committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all their staff.
You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Care Worker, Care Assistant, Healthcare Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Community Support Worker, Disability, Disabilities, Care Staff, Charity, Charities, Not for Profit, NFP, Third Sector, etc.
Ref: 88785
Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity. We provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.
Position: Dementia Adviser
Location: Halifax, West Yorkshire
Contract type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 35 per week
Salary: £19,964 to £20,770 depending on skills and experience
Closing date: 29 September 2019
Interview date: TBC
About the role:
We have a vacancy for a Dementia Adviser to provide a highly responsive, individualised information and signposting service to people with dementia and their families.
We are looking for a well-motivated, highly organised person with excellent communication and people skills to provide support to people with dementia and their carers. Enabling maintenance of their independence, improving their sense of well-being and putting them more in control of their lives. You will be required to manage referrals and maintain a caseload logging accurate, up to date support plans and records for service users.
You will also be responsible for running a weekly wellbeing café alternatively in the BD2 and Ilkley areas alongside a team of volunteers, this will entail you ensuring the venue, refreshments and entertainment run smoothly and acting as a host for the event ensuring all are included.
About you:
Are you an enthusiastic, inspiring and resilient individual? Can you hit the ground running? Do you enjoy being part of a team and being part of developing something exciting?
You will possess a relevant NVQ Level 3 or have equivalent skills and experience. You will need excellent organisational and communication skills and the ability to work well within a busy service environment. Ideally you will possess an in depth understanding of the needs of people with dementia and their carers.
You will be speaking to people at all levels in your local area across a diverse community so great networking and influencing skills are essential. You must also have the ability to manage several tasks at once and keep yourself motivated to perform to meet deadlines.
This role involves regular use of IT packages, therefore a good standard of IT is desirable.
The role covers Bradford, Airedale and Wharfedale with additional travel to and from Halifax, therefore ability and willingness to travel independently is essential.
You may have experience of the following: Dementia Adviser, Care Assistant, Caseworker, Special Needs Assistant, Social Worker, Social Care, Community Care, Helpline Coordinator, Volunteering Officer, Support Worker, Mental Health, Dementia, etc.
Service Co-ordinator (Contract)
Leeds, West Yorkshire (with travel to Meanwood, Chapel Allerton and Roundhay)
£17,336 per annum
Do you have experience of supporting and motivating volunteers? Want to take on a rewarding contract with a charity that has been changing lives for 80 years? If so, read on.
Royal Voluntary Service is an innovative charity that focuses on inspiring people to give the gift of voluntary service to support the NHS and older people at home and in the community. We are now looking for a Service Co-ordinator to join us on a contract until the 21st October 2020.
Within an engaging and team-oriented environment, you will have the chance to support vital services that are making a positive, lasting impact on your local community.
As a Service Co-ordinator, you will support the delivery of our Healthy Happy Lives Support Service.
The Healthy Happy Lives Support Service aims to reduce isolation in older people through building their confidence to reconnect with their communities.
Covering activities in Meanwood, Chapel Allerton and Roundhay, you will:
- Support colleagues to deliver Healthy Happy Lives sessions, such as exercise sessions or lunches
- Build links with the community to strengthen and promote the service
- Work with the Project Manager to pair volunteers with services
- Ensure the service operates in-line with regulations, such as Health and Safety, Food Hygiene, Data Protection and Safeguarding
Interested? To be considered, you’ll need:
- Experience of working with volunteers and supporting and motivating them on a daily basis
- Previous experience of handling personal information and the legal requirements of this
- Knowledge of volunteers and voluntary services
- The ability to build positive relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders and colleagues
- A full, valid driving licence
Self-motivated and resourceful, as a Service Co-ordinator, you’ll have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. A great eye for detail, a positive attitude and superb time-management abilities are also key.
Ideally, you’ll have experience of general administrative processes and maintaining databases. Experience of working in a public-facing environment would also be beneficial, as would a food safety accreditation. Proficiency in industry standard IT systems would be equally favourable.
This is a full time role, working 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday.
The closing date for applications is the 30th September 2019, with interviews scheduled to be held on the 8th October 2019.
To apply for the role of Service Co-ordinator (Contract), please apply via the button shown.
This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
Additional Keywords: Service Co-ordinator, Contract, Volunteer Co-ordinator, Community Services Co-ordinator, Volunteer Support Co-ordinator, Service Delivery Assistant, Community Support Co-ordinator, Charity.
You can help us take fundraising to the next level with your fresh ideas and drive to succeed. You will have a solid fundraising background with experience in developing business plans and comprehensive budgets. Juggling the differing priorities of a broad fundraising operation, you will be highly organised, dynamic and supporter-focused. Driven by a desire to deliver excellent supporter care you will lead and inspire the team to increase recruitment and retention of loyal donors.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are recruiting for Education Workers to join our Graduate Scheme in Brighton, Bristol, Leeds, London and Nottingham.
We’re an award-winning charity that runs local learning centres which provide an education programme addressing underachievement and social exclusion. We target children and young people most at risk of failing to meet their potential to go to university due to economic, social, cultural, or linguistic disadvantage. IntoUniversity provides practical learning support and motivational and confidence-building activities for children and young people aged 7-18.
As the UK’s leading university access organisation, our staff are transforming the fortunes of thousands of young people each year. We have thirty-one centres and extension projects across the country, with ambitious plans to scale-up our provision further over the coming years.
We are looking for people who will be committed to helping us to change the lives of young people.
We believe that our Graduate Scheme is one of the most exciting in the charity sector, providing exceptional training and experience, and the opportunity to work with young people and colleagues who will challenge and inspire you. If you believe that all young people deserve the chance to achieve their potential regardless of their background and want to play a part in helping them succeed then we would be delighted to hear from you.
If you wish to apply for these posts please complete our online Graduate Scheme application form, which can be found on our website, by 9am on Monday 7 October 2019.
Applicants who are shortlisted will be invited to one of our selection days on 11, 12, 13 or 14 November 2019. All those invited will participate in a series of group and individual activities throughout the morning. Candidates who display the right qualities for the graduate scheme during these activities will then be asked to stay on for an afternoon of individual interviews.
These posts begin on 8 January 2020 with a six-week training period based in London. Support with accommodation and travel costs will be provided to those who aren't based in a London centre.
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Eden Brown is working in partnership with an education institution, to recruit for a Service Coordinator based in Leeds.
This is an amazing opportunity for Service Coordinator to embark onto the organisation and join a successful team and including being responsible for assisting the development of learners.
Key responsibilities:-
-To offer excellent customer service to a range of learners with different needs, also working closely with teachers and parents
- To maintain a strong rapport between student finance and different teams making sure students with financial support needs are put in touch with welfare.
- To liaise with internal and external stakeholders regarding vulnerable learners and financial aid applications
Candidate requirements:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to build relationships quickly and efficiently
- DBS in place
If you feel that you meet the above criteria, please apply now.
Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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Student Minds works collaboratively with over a hundred universities, students’ unions and organisations across the UK to develop innovative ways to improve the mental health of students. This year, we have been developing two major sector enhancement programmes: the University Mental Health Charter and the Students’ Union Support Programme.
The University Mental Health Charter is a voluntary award scheme which will recognise and encourage good practice in how universities promote and support the mental health and wellbeing of their university communities. The Students’ Union Support Programme seeks to define and develop the role that SUs play in transforming the state of student mental health on campuses across the UK.
In this exciting role, you will be working as part of a team to deliver these important programmes, and look to develop further opportunities for enhancement initiatives across the sectors that we work.
Download the application pack for the full job description and more about what we would like to see in your application.
Application deadline: Sunday 29th September at 11:59pm
Interview date: Thursday 10th October
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UnLtd is the leading provider of support to social entrepreneurs in the UK and offers the largest such network in the world. Our mission is to find social entrepreneurs with bold solutions to today’s challenges. Through funding and support, we help them to realise their potential and create lasting change.
UnLtd’s vision is a future where enterprising people are transforming our world for good. To enable this, we are committed to developing an eco-system of support to make it easier for those who need help to find it.
Researcher
£25,417 - £29,902 + London weighting of £3,285 if applicable
Full time, permanent (part-time would be considered)
Location: National – assigned to an UnLtd office (Birmingham, Bradford, London, Northern Ireland, Edinburgh or Glasgow) with regular travel across the UK
As a Researcher at UnLtd you will oversee our research and evaluation activity for one of our impact areas. Your role will involve contributing to a range of evaluation and research projects, collecting and analysing data, and identifying actionable insights and evidence to: inform the design our work with social entrepreneurs; develop our knowledge and understanding of social entrepreneurship; and inform our reach and influence work. You will contribute to developing a culture of learning, ensuring that we powerfully able to demonstrate the impact of our work and the impact of social entrepreneurs.
With some experience in an evaluation or applied research role, you will be passionate about using data and insight to drive change. You will have experience of running interviews, surveys, focus groups and/or using participatory methods to collect data. You are an analytical critical-thinker with excellent communication skills, looking to gain further experience in a collaborative, applied research environment.
To apply please visit our website.
Closing Date: 10am on 23rd September 2019
Telephone Interviews: 30th September 2019
Final Interviews: 07th October 2019
UnLtd values diversity and is committed to inclusion and understanding intersectionality. These are more than buzz words for us. They’re principles guiding how we build our teams, support leaders, empower social entrepreneurs and create an organisation that’s the right fit for every person. To support an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their lived experiences and ideas, we have embedded an inclusion group within UnLtd made up of staff, alumni and partners whom are diverse in age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, and religious beliefs. This accompanied by the 9 protected characteristics of the equalities act means together we have a wide range of different perspectives in our work to help us see what is most needed in society. However you identify, we would like to hear from you. We are particularly keen to hear from those who identify as BAME, LGBTQIA, those with disabilities and those in later life as we are committed to continue to diversify our teams.
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