Victim Support are looking for a part time Administrative Assistant to be based in our Accrington Office.

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

The role will involve providing administrative support to the Victim Service's teams and those designated by the line manager in accordance with Victim Support's National standards and local policies and procedures. Main duties will include; Liaising with the police, primarily to gather further information, Dealing with incoming and outgoing mail appropriately including sending out security items, Dealing with telephone, email and general enquiries appropriately, Providing ongoing support and guidance to Administration Apprentices and providing general administrative support within Victim Services.

To be successful in this role you will have general administration experience, understanding and knowledge of the requirement for confidentiality and a willingness to learn about the General data Protection Regulations (GDPR). You will be able to work both independently and as part of a team. You will work in an organised and methodical manner and have good IT skills including Word, Excel, databases, internet and Email.

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 will be required.

Victim Support is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. 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 believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all communities and monitor the diversity of applicants to analyse if we are representative of the communities we serve in terms of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, age and socio-economic status. As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we would particularly welcome applicants from BAME communities.

Trans World Radio is seeking an enthusiastic individual with vision and passion to join our creative team seeking to develop life-changing Christian radio.

Having a strong interest in radio is essential - though no professional qualifications will be required as training will be given - you will have a flexible approach and a keenness to learn the skills required to prepare and present speech-based Christian radio programmes.

Recruitment Assistant

Are you a Recruitment Resourcer with experience in engaging with candidates and supporting the full recruitment process? Are you a people person who strives to support people in to their new role? If you are looking for a new challenge within an internal recruitment capacity, then maybe our client's organisation is for you?

They have an exciting opportunity for a Recruitment Assistant to join their friendly and professional in-house recruitment team based in Stockport. You will support with the delivery of high-volume resourcing campaigns, liaising with managers and candidates to deliver effective engagement. This is an excellent opportunity for someone to develop their recruitment career in a company experiencing significant growth.

Our client is a healthcare company operating throughout the Northwest and Yorkshire providing residential services for young people aged 16-25 years old. Their aim is to support the young people using a therapeutic, least restrictive approach to live in a non-secure community setting and to achieve their individual goals in preparation for transition to adult life.

You will be required to work a flexible 37.5 hour week, working to a hybrid model involving office and homeworking.

About the role

- Being responsible for placing recruitment adverts, processing applications, and liaising with applicants regarding interview dates.
- To assist with sourcing suitable candidates across different candidate databases such as LinkedIn/Indeed/Reed where applicable
- Liaising with managers in relation to interview dates ensuring rooms are booked and candidates are contacted in a timely manner.
- Providing support at assessment centres and recruitment events when required.
- Ensuring recruitment databases and the Applicant Tracking System are updated on a daily basis
- Supporting the Recruitment Coordinator with Tele-vetting of candidates
- Providing data analysis reports on Candidates and effectiveness of adverts alongside other data analysis projects.
- Undertaking engagement calls and communication in line with existing practices with staff who are onboarding.
- Liaising with Agencies and Resourcing suppliers to ensure terms of service are in place and adverts are placed in a timely manner.

About you

- Previous administrative and recruitment experience
- An understanding of recruitment processes and procedures
- Knowledge and experience of HR & ATS software
- Experience dealing with high volume of recruitment and onboarding candidates
- Strong IT skills including the use of spreadsheets, data analysis, databases, email, presentations, and word processing.
- Confidence with communicating via phone to external and internal individuals.
- Good numeracy & literacy skills
- Ability to work confidently remotely and utilise platforms such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
- Resilient and can work under pressure.
- Full UK Driving Licence with access to own vehicle

Company Benefits

- £20,344.82 - £22,491.18 per annum (Dependant on experience)
- 22 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (Rising to 27 days holiday plus bank holidays with length of service)
- Excellent Learning and Development opportunities
- Enhanced company pension
- Life Assurance (2 x annual salary)
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Free on-site parking
- Paid DBS check
- Healthcare Cashplan with costs provided towards dental and optical care and a range of other healthcare treatments and benefits including discounted gym memberships
- Employee Assistance Programme / 24-hour Counselling Service
- Online shopping discounts, free eye tests and various other benefits
- The opportunity for internal promotions & progression
- Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral)
- Regular social events and recognition schemes (‘Employee of the year awards’, Summer & Christmas parties)

If you are interested in joining an enthusiastic, motivated business who thrive in developing and rebuilding young people and young adults with complex difficulties then please apply today.

Please note that they do not accept CV’s and the application must be completed in full.

Our client operates a safer recruitment process and as part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check.

They are an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community.

They reserve the right to close the advert early, should they appoint a suitable candidate.

Our client is a CQC registered organisation and therefore all staff who work in or visit any of their residential homes will have to demonstrate evidence that they have received the COVID vaccination as a condition of employment.

Ref: 102 551

Are you looking to start an exciting career in Marketing?

Are you keen to build your skills alongside our experienced team?

Would you like to develop your career in a not-for-profit company?

Creative Support is a busy and dynamic national charity with a track record in providing high quality, person centred support services in over 65 Local Authorities; and we are looking for a creative, motivated and enthusiastic professional to join our busy Marketing Team as Marketing Assistant.

The Marketing Assistant works as part of the team to deliver campaigns, including research, sourcing and practical coordination. This role is a key point of contact for the team and ensures excellent customer service for our internal and external customers.

You will need to have an awareness of the wider social care sector and an understanding of health & social care policy is desirable. Continuous professional development will be provided, but you must be able to work independently, willing to work flexibly, be motivated to the goals and changing needs of the organisation.

You will be based at our friendly Stockport head office with the requirement for travel to services. There will be scope for some home working on successful completion of probationary period.

Our range of employee benefits includes:

- Guaranteed contracted hours, 37.5 hours per week;

- Free life assurance;

- Pension with company contribution;

- A range of employee discounts.

Creative Support is a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Silver award. We actively encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and cultures.

We expect all applicants to Creative Support to have had at least their first Covid 19 vaccination prior to starting employment with us and to be committed to having the second vaccination within a 3 month period.

Curious Minds is dedicated to improving the lives of children and young people through great art and culture. We work with stakeholders to advocate for cultural education at the highest levels, locally, regionally and nationally.

We have an exciting opportunity available for a detail orientated person to join our team as Finance and Operations Assistant, working with our great team of creative visionaries as an important link across all aspects of the charity.

The person we’re looking for:

• Is conscientious, responsive and able to re-prioritise daily
• Keeps information secure when necessary, working with utmost confidentiality
• Has attention to detail and good communication skills
• Is a motivated problem solver who questions and is comfortable suggesting improvements
• Has experience of using Xero, Microsoft Office, Salesforce, and other established software or is willing to learn
• Is skilled or eager to learn more about information technology developments
• Is a strong team player with a flexible approach and able to work well under pressur
• Can remain motivated while working remotely until we establish a new base

If you love to be challenged and feel this role would suit you, please complete the application outlining your previous experience, and why you feel you are right for this position.

In return you can expect a great opportunity to establish your career whilst broadening your skillset in a flexible and progressive charity. If you want to be an integral part of our journey to success, we warmly welcome you to apply to join us.

Assistant Shop Manager - Bury

£17,652 - £19,020 pro rata for part time

Full Time and Part Time Hours Considered

Bury Hospice is looking for a charismatic Assistant Manager to support our shop in Bury Town Centre. In this role you will manage the shop team to maximise sales and achieve budgeted profitability whilst promoting the work of Bury Hospice, deputising for the shop manager in their absence.

As an Assistant Manager, you will be keen to use your retail experience to maximise sales using effective visual merchandising techniques. You will be passionate about the work of the Hospice and will use your role to increase awareness of our fundraising activities with customers. Our shops depend on the local community, so you will be driven in this way and have a eagerness to continue our development of the community network.

Customer satisfaction and engagement is key to our success as a Hospice, in which your excellent customer service skills will be relied upon to provide a fantastic experience for customers and to resolve queries and complaints.

You will be a responsible individual, respectful of guidelines and procedures, such as those related to GDPR and cash handling. You will have an understanding of Gift Aid return and the associated HMRC guidelines, and you will aim to promote this with all shop transactions.

You will take ownership for shop-related administration, such as rotas, timesheets, and absence management, so IT skills are essential, along with your ability to be organised, accurate and timely. Volunteer shop assistants support us in our work so it would be beneficial to the role if you had experience of managing others.

This is a hands-on role, part-time and full-time hours are negotiable but will both involve a requirement to work weekends and a flexible approach in order to meet operational demands.

Should you be interested in this role we would love to hear from you via a CV and a covering letter detailing whether you would be interested in full or part-time hours.

We believe that everyone deserves to be supported in their mental health needs and that we have a part to play in that. Our work is guided by our values of:

Openness  |  Belonging  |  Strength  |  Collaboration

Manchester Volunteer Advice Partnership (MVAP) is a project led by Manchester Mind and involving Cheetham Hill Advice Centre, Manchester Refugee Support Network and Greater Manchester Immigration Aid Unit. Our focus is advice and improving access to advice. It is also about recruiting and training volunteers from our own communities to support us and the wider sector to deliver advice. It is about collaboration, and this new National Lottery Community funded MVAP is focused on excellent quality training but also on developing our volunteers and creating a sense of community. To help us do this we are looking to recruit a:

Inclusion Support Administrator

The role will support the Training Development Worker in working with volunteers and supporting their development and access to the training. Our previous projects were successful in creating a strong sense of belonging and we want to make sure that we do not lose that. The Inclusion Support Administrator will work with volunteers to ensure the training and the project is accessible particularly through digital inclusion. This post will also support overall administration for the project.

Salary: £21,322 p.a. pro rata (£10,661 actual)

Hours: 17.5 hours per week

The type of skills and knowledge that are important to us are:

• Being able to work collaboratively and share skills and knowledge.
• Being able to build relationships to create a sense of belonging.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience of delivering training or one to one support.

Application documents can be downloaded from this listing, or from the Vacancies page of the Manchester Mind website.

Applications must be received by 12noon, Tuesday 21st September 2021.

Manchester Mind is striving to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Manchester Mind sees it as a positive advantage if you have experience of mental health issues and/or have used mental health services, or had experience of volunteering.

OASIS NAVIGATOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT WORKERS (x4)

PART / FULL TIME ROLES AVAILABLE

FIXED TERM CONTRACT TO SEPTEMBER 2022

SALARY:  £23,630 p.a. (as a full-time role)

Are you interested in joining a team of Youth Development Workers working on a groundbreaking project, supporting A&E Departments in the Greater Manchester area in reducing the harm to young people from violence?  Oasis is hiring and has a range of part/full time roles available now!

Key responsibilities for the Youth Development Workers will be:

• Offering intensive 1:1 support to young people who present to A&E due to violence, including support for the parent / carers and family unit.
• Designing a bespoke plan for the young person (inc referrals partners, agencies)
• Developing the skills of staff within A&E in engaging with young people who come into A&E as a result of a violent incident.
• Engaging with GMCA Community Safety Team and GM Police
• Take part in the evaluation, strategy, and development of the project in an ongoing process.

Amongst other requirements, the successful post holder must have:

• A demonstratable relevant experience OR qualification in Youth & Community (JNC) or Social Work (QSW) or SEND
• Proven experience working with young people ‘at risk’.
• Reliability, with a flexible approach to changes and able to work unsocial hours

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a newly created project based in A&E Departments, making a difference to communities on a local level, while individually improving the life chances of young people.  As part of the package, Oasis offers:

• A pension scheme, currently offering 7% employer contribution
• A generous holiday allowance and training opportunities
• A supportive, friendly work environment, with flexible working arrangements

A range of roles are available with hours ranging from 20-40 hours per week for 12 months contract.  If anyone is interested in taking this opportunity as a secondment than please check out the Oasis website for further details. 

If you are interested in this position, please check out the Oasis website for an Application Pack. (CVs alone will not be accepted). We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups.

Completed applications should be returned by 9am Thursday 7th October 2021.

Interviews will take place on Thursday 14th October 2021 (possibly in person or online)

Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks. 

The successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK.  Oasis cannot assist with sponsorship or visas.

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.  Registered Charity No. 1026487

LGBT Foundation is looking for an Assistant Director of Contract Development to take responsibility for ensuring effective compliance and management of existing contracts, whilst also working to develop these contracts further and generate new income and opportunities to grow

This Income Generation role will work closely with our Director of Development and will be critical to the ongoing success of LGBT Foundation as we grow and aim to support more LGBT people than ever before. This role will entail working with key internal staff and external funders to:

• Act as senior contract manager, ensuring consistent management of all grants and contracts – including contract monitoring compliance and reporting oversight.
• Undertake a review of all our existing contracts to identify they are fit for purpose and that opportunities for growth and development through new negotiation, annual inflationary uplifts, and underspend utilisation are maximised.
• Ensure best practice around delivery is shared across teams, and areas of risk are identified, and project managed to resolution.
• Identify and develop new contract and grant income to support our financial growth, focussing on Greater Manchester and expansion of existing services.
• Develop partnership and relationships to support our bidding.

You will be an experienced contract manager and development professional, with a flexible and motivated attitude to work. We’re looking for someone who is target driven, and has great influencing and negotiation skills.

We are taking positive action to encourage applications from people of colour (PoC) and other racially minoritised communities, trans, non-binary and/or older people (aged 50+), to improve the representation of colleagues from these communities in our staff team.

* Trans is an umbrella & inclusive term used to describe people whose gender identity differs in some way from that which they were assigned at birth; including non-binary people, cross dressers and those who partially or incompletely identify with their sex assigned at birth.

Salary: £36,967 (+10% Pension)
Special Terms: Full time, permanent
Reporting to: Director of Development
Accountable for: Grants & Contracts Manager

Closing Date: 9am, Tuesday 5th October 2021

We’re one of the North West’s leading disability charities, offering individual care, support and education to thousands of people each year.

Our work wouldn’t be possible without our incredible team of staff and volunteers who are positive role models to the people we support.

You’ll be joining an organisation driven by its values and desire to see meaningful change - the people we support really are at the heart of everything we do.

We want you to grow and develop - so we’ll support you to shape the career that you want to have.

We can’t promise a job with us will be easy. But what we can say is your work will be filled with meaning.

A job at the Together Trust is more than just a job. Together we’ll change lives.

The Together Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. It is a commitment we expect and require from all our staff and volunteers. All Successful applicants will undertake stringent recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS.

Job advert

Are you an experienced Residential Social Care Worker looking for your next career step?

We’re looking for an Assistant Manager for our residential home in Cheadle Hulme. This service supports vulnerable young people with additional needs. This is an incredibly rewarding job.

The postholder will be directly accountable to the Manager, to support the role of the Manager and deputise in their absence, taking responsibility for the management of the service, including the staff team, practice, budget, resources and the welfare of children and young people. Share responsibility for ensuring that all practices are developed and performed within the organisational policies and procedures and the legislative framework pertaining to children and young people. Safeguarding children and vulnerable people is a priority for all employees. Supporting the organisations out of hours on call systems

The key objectives are to fulfill the accountabilities to a standard complying with the relevant Childrens home legislation and guidance. Supporting to meet standards for Managers, setting and maintaining high standards of care for the children in the Trust’s care. The Trust’s Residential services are a home for children not a children’s home. Its primary aim is to create an environment of constant warmth, predictability and responsiveness to need, with the opportunity for children to experience new models of adult/child and peer group relationships. It is the Trust’s belief that, in these new relationships, children can re-experience conflict with positive rather than negative resolutions

There may be occasions when the Assistant Manager will be expected to work flexibly to include weekends, evenings and sleep-in duties. A number of hours will be spent attending meetings, staff meetings, supervision, annual appraisals, training, and young people’s reviews.

Benefits

You'll get to help the people we support celebrate along the road to a brighter future. And, be part of an incredible team of like-minded peers. Together we work hard, laugh a lot, and support each other. We also have a range of rewards and benefits for our staff:

• 28 days annual leave rising to 33 after 5 years
• A company pension plan with 7% employer contribution
• Opportunity to purchase a health plan to claim towards therapy, dental and more
• Unlimited access to our employee assistance programme for advice and support
• Support from mental health first aiders
• Follow your ambitions and progress your career through on-the-job training, apprenticeships and qualifications

Quality Assurance Assistant

Our client has an exciting opportunity for a Quality Assurance Assistant to join their friendly team based in Stockport. You will provide effective administrative support for the Quality Assurance team ensuring compliance is carried out to the highest standard and that quality remains at the heart of everything they do ! This is an excellent opportunity for someone to develop their interest in quality and assurance and enhance their skills in a company experiencing significant growth.

Our client is a healthcare company operating throughout the Northwest and Yorkshire providing residential services for young people aged 16-25 years old. Our client's aim is to support the young people using a therapeutic, least restrictive approach to live in a non-secure community setting and to achieve their individual goals in preparation for transition to adult life.

About the role

The key elements of the role will include;

- To facilitate resources and minute the monthly Clinical/Residential and Corporate operations, Audit Committee and Data Governance meetings. To ensure accurate records of meetings are maintained and minutes are disseminated.
- To assist the Quality Assurance managers in maintaining the central log to ensure records are accurate and up to date.
- To assist the Quality Assurance Auditor in maintaining and reporting service action plans to ensure records are accurate and up to date.
- To maintain accurate up to date records of audit activity to effectively manage re-audit and closure of the audit cycle.
- To assist the quality assurance managers in gathering information for stakeholders, Information requests, Subject Access Requests and Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspections.
- To Support the Quality Compliance Manager by designing and populating audit tools against specific standards and criteria

About you

- Previous administrative experience
- A keen interest in quality assurance and compliance
- Strong IT skills including the use of spreadsheets, data analysis, databases, email, presentations, and word processing.
- Ability to work confidently remotely and utilise platforms such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
- Resilient and can work under pressure.
- Full UK Driving Licence with access to own vehicle

You will be required to work a flexible 37.5 hour week, working to a hybrid model involving office and homeworking.

Company Benefits

- £20,344.82 - £22,491.18 per annum (Dependant on experience)
- 22 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (Rising to 27 days holiday plus bank holidays with length of service)
- Excellent Learning and Development opportunities
- Enhanced company pension
- Life Assurance (2 x annual salary)
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Free on-site parking
- Paid DBS check
- Healthcare Cashplan with costs provided towards dental and optical care and a range of other healthcare treatments and benefits including discounted gym memberships
- Employee Assistance Programme / 24-hour Counselling Service
- Online shopping discounts, free eye tests and various other benefits
- The opportunity for internal promotions & progression
- Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral)
- Regular social events and recognition schemes (‘Employee of the year awards’, Summer & Christmas parties)

If you are interested in joining an enthusiastic, motivated business who thrive in developing and rebuilding young people and young adults with complex difficulties then please apply today.

Please note that our client does not accept CV’s and the application must be completed in full.

Our client operates a safer recruitment process and as part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check.

They are an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community.

They reserve the right to close the advert early, should they appoint a suitable candidate.

Our client is a CQC registered organisation and therefore all staff who work in or visit any of their residential homes will have to demonstrate evidence that they have received the COVID vaccination as a condition of employment.

Ref: 102 926

We are seeking a strategic and proactive individual with excellent communication skills and a proven track record of developing and delivering a wide range of church engagement initiatives. The Festival Manchester Lead will be responsible for initiating, coordinating and overseeing the work of Home for Good related to our partnership with Festival Manchester.

This work involves the development of Home for Good work into new areas with church communities, para-church organisations, charities and statutory agencies. This involves working with a wide range of church and commissioner stakeholders (e.g., local authorities; adoption agencies) to enable us to further the missional aim of Home for Good to find a home for every child who needs one through fostering, adoption and supported lodgings.

Festival Manchester is an initiative of the Message Trust, the Luis Palau Association and hundreds of local churches, businesses and organisations. It seeks to reach all aspects of society with the gospel of Jesus. Through its ‘Love Where U Live’ initiative, Festival Manchester is focussing on homelessness, the environment, social action, food poverty and, through its partnership with Home for Good, fostering and adoption. This will culminate in a region wide major festival in a park in Manchester in the summer of 2022.

This role will require regular travel throughout Greater Manchester, and occasional travel within the rest of the UK. When not out and about, the postholder will be based from home. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons and all appointments will be made on merit. We are seeking to ensure a diverse workforce and welcome applicants from ethnic minority groups.

At the heart of Home for Good’s team culture is our love for Jesus and passion for serving and supporting vulnerable children. The post-holder will be expected to model these core values and help shape team life. Therefore this post is subject to an Occupational Requirement that the postholder be a committed Christian under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.

Please see the application pack for more information. The closing date for this role is 9am on Monday 27 September 2021. To apply please submit a CV and covering letter, illustrating how you meet the requirements of the role.

Conservation Scientist
Reference: AUG20210113
Location: Flexible
Salary: £27,574.00 - £30,590.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance, 26 days Annual Leave
This is a Permanent, Full Time role that can be conducted flexibly within the UK

We are seeking a Conservation Scientist with excellent analytical skills, GIS and satellite remote sensing experience, to help deliver a diverse programme of research in support of RSPB’s international conservation work. Collaborating closely with other RSPB scientists, policy colleagues, BirdLife International and others, you will undertake spatial analyses and remote sensing projects to support conservation of globally threatened species and important sites and habitats throughout the wider landscape. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to international conservation at a crucial time in the joint biodiversity and climate crises.

The location of this role is flexible within the UK and although advertised as a full-time position, we will also consider applicants who wish to work part time.

What’s the Role About?

• In this role, you will be responsible for developing and delivering research projects to high scientific standards, to provide evidence to underpin RSPB's international conservation policy and practice.
• You will be the analytical lead for RSPB’s programme of work on Key Biodiversity Areas, as well as undertaking species distribution modelling of migratory birds, and supporting other projects as required.
• You will bring technical expertise in GIS and spatial data analysis, including analysis of satellite remote sensing data, and be keen to further develop your skills through the role, keeping up to date with new methods, techniques and emerging issues.
• You will contribute to the conception, design and development of new research projects to address priority conservation questions.
• You will lead, and contribute to, the writing of peer-reviewed scientific papers, reports and other articles to ensure the quality and profile of RSPB’s conservation science.
• When necessary, you will recruit and manage research assistants, volunteers and students, encouraging their professional development.
• You will build and maintain effective internal relationships across departments, regions and countries, working together to ensure effective project delivery and providing informed scientific advice to colleagues across the organisation, as required.
• You will also build and maintain effective collaborative working relationships with external partners including universities, research institutes, governments and NGOs, to build the strength, depth and impact of RSPB’s conservation science.

Essential skills, knowledge and experience:

• Specialist and up–to–date knowledge of GIS, spatial analysis and modelling, including the ability and willingness to learn and apply novel techniques as necessary.
• Experience of working with satellite remote sensing data, including land cover classification, land cover change assessments and species distribution modelling.
• Good knowledge of at least one programming language (e.g. R, Python, JavaScript).
• Excellent data management skills, including collecting, collating and manipulating large, complex data sets in a way that can pass international peer-reviewed standards of scrutiny and audit.
• Ability to design projects, to a robust scientific standard, including forecasting time scales.
• Ability to be self-motivated and work efficiently, planning and organising your own time.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively through written material (e.g. peer–reviewed papers in scientific journals, reports to funders, blogs) and verbally, through presentations to a variety of audiences.
• Ability and willingness to collaborate with colleagues both internally and externally.

Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:

• Experience of using Google Earth Engine.
• Demonstrable track record of scientific publication.
• Knowledge of ecology and conservation issues and practice, and application of remote sensing and GIS to answering conservation science questions.
• Experience of managing research assistants, volunteers, students, or other staff.

Closing date: 23:59, 26 September 2021

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button and follow the instructions on our website.

Please note that you will be required to upload a CV and complete an online application form to be considered for this position.

The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

No agencies please.

Waking Night Healthcare Support Worker - Eating Disorders

Join before 30th September 2021 to receive a bonus of £500

Are you interested in a career where you will make a real difference in young people’s lives? Do you understand the daily challenges which young people face? Is a career as a Waking Night Healthcare Support Worker the next step in life for you?

Our client provides residential services for young people aged 16-30 years old who have been discharged from psychiatric inpatient stays or may have experienced previous admissions and/or placement breakdowns. 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. Our client's aim is to support the young people using a therapeutic, least restrictive approach to live in a non-secure community setting and to achieve their individual goals in preparation for transition to adult life.

Our client is excited to announce the opening of their new Residential Eating Disorder Service based in Lostock, Bolton, where they are looking for a kind, caring and empathetic Waking Night Healthcare Support Workers to join their professional 5-bed service, supporting young people with complex and challenging eating disorders, where you will work closely with their professional multi-disciplinary team towards keeping them safe and progressing with their recovery.

Your working week will consist of working 8:30 pm – 7:30 am over a 2-weekly rota (Week 1 – 33 hours) (Week 2 – 44 hours).

Company Benefits

- Competitive pay (Up to £11.06 per hour (Dependent on experience) + £100 bonus after completing 6-month probation)
- £100 bonus after completing 6-month probation
- 22 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (Rising to 27 days holiday plus bank holidays with service)
- Enhanced company pension
- Life Assurance (2 x annual salary)
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Paid Induction (Running over 3 days)
- Paid Enhanced DBS check
- Healthcare Cashplan with costs provided towards dental and optical care and a range of other healthcare treatments and benefits including discounted gym memberships
- Employee Assistance Programme / 24-hour Counselling Service
- Online shopping discounts, free eye tests and various other benefits
- The opportunity for internal promotions & progression
- Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (NVQ Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care)
- Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral)
- Regular social events and recognition schemes (‘Employee of the year awards’, Summer & Christmas parties)
- Free on-site parking

Your role as Waking Night Healthcare Worker

- To take on the role of Key worker, developing care plans and review plans with young people, carrying out direct and indirect care of young people with complex eating disorders.
- To work in a team, giving the highest standard of care possible to the young people.
- To closely follow individual care plans and support young people including personal care and hygiene, eating, attendance in education etc.
- To develop therapeutic relationships with the young people experiencing eating disorders and work closely with their families and carers communicating effectively to provide ongoing engagement.
- To be actively involved in the admission, assessment, implementation and discharge of young people and their care.
- To provide specialist supportive interventions to individuals experiencing eating disorders under the direction of the clinical team.
- To take physical health observations of young people, monitoring and recording as required. To act upon any physical health concerns in relation to the young person based on their care plans, risk management plans and history of eating disorder.
- To observe and monitor the wellbeing of young people by ensuring that any unusual physical, mental, or emotional occurrences are promptly referred to senior staff and or clinical nurse and documented as appropriate.

Requirements of Waking Night Healthcare Worker

- Full UK Driving License
- Flexibility - Your role will involve working shifts including weekends and Bank Holidays
- Have excellent observation and communication skills, as well the ability to build trust and rapport with individuals who have experienced trauma
- Have a non-judgemental approach and the ability to demonstrate unconditional positive regard
- The ability to work in a team, and to think on your feet, remain focused and maintain your composure in difficult situations
- The ability to meet the day to day needs of young people, including providing practical support with daily living activities
- To form and maintain professional working boundaries between staff and service users
- Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations
- Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others
- Good written skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately
- IT Literate (Able to write emails and use Microsoft Office)
- An understanding of safeguarding

Desirable Criteria

- Level 2 qualification in care or equivalent
- Previous experience working with young people who have mental health needs
- Previous experience working with service users who have eating disorders
- A good understanding of Nutrition

If you are interested in joining an enthusiastic, motivated business who thrive in developing and rebuilding young people and young adults with complex difficulties then please apply today.

Please note that our client does not accept CV’s and the application must be completed in full.

To support their commitment as a COVID-19 Secure employer, all interviews will be held over video platform.

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.

They reserve the right to close the advert early, should they appoint a suitable candidate.

Our client is a CQC registered organisation and therefore all staff who work in or visit any of their residential homes will have to demonstrate evidence that they have received the COVID vaccination as a condition of employment.

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