Team Supervisor

Health and Social Care

£20,611pa

Leatherhead KT22 0BN

Job Purpose

Do you want to be part of our expanding team?

Are you caring? Do you enjoy helping others?

Would you like to enable people to have greater independence in their lives?

You will help to deliver the day to day operational management of the service through a team of support workers, using your own expertise to motivate and role model the highest standards of person-centred care.

About the Role

In this role you will be leading a shift and supporting a team of Support Workers by working together to create a safe and caring environment where each individual is supported in all aspects of personal care and daily living skills. 

You will provide line manager duties to a group of support workers under the direction of assistant managers, deputising in their absence.

You will have an important role in transitioning the service to our new state of the art care and rehabilitation centre, opening soon in Leatherhead.

About you

· A Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care or be willing to undertake a Lead Adult Care Apprenticeship

· Experience of working with people with physical and/or learning disabilities

· A thorough understanding of key principles such as Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberties Act

· Previous line management experience would be advantageous

· You have a caring and friendly disposition

· You are passionate about providing good person-centred quality care.

· You are an excellent communicator (speaking and writing) and can build appropriate relationships within professional boundaries

· You are a team player but can also work independently

Benefits

Being part of QEF means that you will be valued as a key member of a charity that is passionate about its work. You’ll gain a sense of professional satisfaction from knowing that every day you have worked as a team to improve someone else's life. 

In addition, you’ll receive:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 2 years' service.

• A comprehensive induction programme

• Extensive training and development

• Support for Care apprenticeships

• Pension

• Life Assurance

• Westfield Healthcare Cash back scheme (including optical, dental and complimentary therapy treatments)

• Westfield shopping discounts

• Employee assistance programme

• Childcare vouchers

• Free on-site parking

• Paid breaks

To apply please visit our website via the link.

Apply early! This opportunity may be closed early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

This role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks which will include Enhanced with adults barred list check DBS (at the cost of QEF if you are not already a member of The Update Service).

QEF is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

We guarantee to interview all applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy and to consider each applicant on their ability to do the job.

Please contact HR if you require any reasonable adjustment(s) for the application process or interview stage.

Would you like to lead a team making a real difference to people's lives? A team that supports people to speak up and be heard? Do you have the passion and the patience to develop our advocacy service to realise the rights of vulnerable people in the most challenging of circumstances?

Working across a range of advocacy including mental health, mental capacity, care and other fields, you will be responsible for co-ordinating and managing a group of advocates working in a variety of settings. Reporting to the area Operations Manager, you will support the team and its individual members in developing good practice, safeguarding of clients and quality assuring our work. You will guide, coach and train the team to achieve the excellent performance and support our clients need and deserve and work with others across the organisation to develop your own and others' knowledge, understanding and practice.

You should have a background as a qualified advocacy practitioner and the skills to motivate staff and to ensure delivery of an outstanding service. Focus and flexibility are important as is a commitment to the values of VoiceAbility.

Position: Team Leader 

Location: Home-based, you will be able to travel and work across the Suffolk Midlands & South East area at multiple-sites

Hours: 37.5 hours per week Permanent Role

Salary: Starting at £26,000 p.a. 

Benefits: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata); 5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution; Salary sacrifice pension scheme; Separate Life Assurance Cover; Staff discount scheme including supermarkets, fashion, restaurants, cinemas, holidays and much more; Discounted Gym Membership; Cycle to Work; Employee Assistance programme; Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance; Support with professional development.

How to Apply:

Visit our website using the button at the bottom of this page.​

Closing date: Midday 8th July

Interviews : To be advised Please note that owing to the national lockdown, we plan to hold interviews via internet video on Microsoft Teams. 

Would you like to lead a team making a real difference to people's lives? A team that supports people to speak up and be heard? Do you have the passion and the patience to develop our advocacy service to realise the rights of vulnerable people in the most challenging of circumstances?

Working across a range of advocacy including mental health, mental capacity, care and other fields, you will be responsible for co-ordinating and managing a group of advocates working in a variety of settings. Reporting to the area Operations Manager, you will support the team and its individual members in developing good practice, safeguarding of clients and quality assuring our work. You will guide, coach and train the team to achieve the excellent performance and support our clients need and deserve and work with others across the organisation to develop your own and others' knowledge, understanding and practice.

You should have a background as a qualified advocacy practitioner and the skills to motivate staff and to ensure delivery of an outstanding service. Focus and flexibility are important as is a commitment to the values of VoiceAbility.

This is a true job share role and the two job sharers will be expected to cover the full range of responsibilities being able to cover for each other on the other’s non-working day. Each job sharer will have specific working hours but together you will be required to cover the normal working hours of 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Position: Team Leader 

Location: Home-based, you will be able to travel and work across the Suffolk Midlands & South East area at multiple-sites. 
Hours: 15 - 18.75 hours (Job Share) Permanent Role
Salary: Starting at £26,000 p.a. pro-rata

Benefits: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata); 5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution; Salary sacrifice pension scheme; Separate Life Assurance Cover; Staff discount scheme including supermarkets, fashion, restaurants, cinemas, holidays and much more; Discounted Gym Membership; Cycle to Work; Employee Assistance programme; Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance; Support with professional development.

How to Apply: To apply for this role, please complete the online application form  on our website using the criteria in the person specification and upload your CV  NB CV's will not be used to short list.Please click on "Apply Now" at the top or bottom of this page

Closing date: Midday Wednesday 8th July

Interviews : 13th July  Please note that owing to the national lockdown, we plan to hold interviews via internet video on Microsoft Teams. 

The Royal College of Psychiatrists is the professional membership body for psychiatrists and promotes excellent care for people with mental illness. It has 19,000 members and engages with government and the media as the leading voice of the UK’s mental health services. The College is a values-based organisation and, last year, was named Charity of the Year in the European Diversity Awards.”

Race and Equality Manager
(Chief Executive’s Office)
£41,650 - £46,130 per annum
35 hours per week

In line with our Values an exciting role has become available to work closely with senior stakeholders in the College, on all matters relating to race and equality. The post holder will ensure that the College is compliant with our statutory duties, reporting obligations, and pursue best practice across the College, advising senior and key staff. You should have experience of working on equalities legislation and its application in the workplace. Leading and promoting equalities objectives and aligning them with other important business objectives.

You will be good at advising and influencing with the credibility that commands respect from the President/Chief Executive and SMT.

The College values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, reflecting the population it serves.

We only recruit the best and in return for your commitment the College offers an attractive salary and benefits.

For further information and to apply for the role, please visit the College website. 

Closing date for applications: Monday 13 July at 10am

Interview date: Monday 20 July 2020

The College is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Charity registration no. 228636.

We welcome applications from all sections of the Community.

NO AGENCIES OR PUBLICATIONS PLEASE.

Position: Service Manager
Location: Banbury, Oxfordshire
Details:£34,000. Full time, permanent, 37.5 hours. 
Company: SeeAbility, Charitable organisation

"We are looking for an extraordinary manager with a commitment to high quality support and focus on personalisation to join us as a Registered Service Manager for our Oxfordshire Support Service"

Scope of the Job

Our Banbury service is a purpose built, supported living development incorporating 6 individual one bedroom units where we support people with autism.As Service Manager you’ll be responsible for the provision of extraordinary and person centred support that improves the quality of everyday life and the achievement of individual goals, however small or large, each and every day.

Working in partnership with our consultant behavior analysts and multi-disciplinary team you will lead, mentor and support your team to implement the support needed to maximise choice, independence and control. This will include ensuring that support plans are relevant and responding to the needs of the individuals that partnerships are promoted to support their social and health needs and the team are accessing the right training and development in order to deliver the best possible support. In addition you will create and maintain an environment that promotes collaborative working and facilitates the use of sound judgment and creative solutions to enable both the people we support and team members to achieve their goals and develop and progress individually.

About the Company

SeeAbility provides extraordinary support and champion’s better eye care for people with learning disabilities and autism, many of whom have sight loss. We encourage people with disabilities to challenge what they expect from life, from themselves and from wider society. The people we support overcome huge barriers to achieve exciting new things every day: some big, some small, all extraordinary.

As such you’ll be a proven manager with an NVQ 4 in Care and Management and experience of working with people with autism and behaviour support needs. You’ll be passionate about providing quality care and personalised services with the ability to drive improvement within budgetary controls. An understanding and knowledge of the principles of positive behaviour support, autism and relevant legislation and CQC standards will be essential for this role. In addition you’ll possess a current driving licence with the ability to travel independently as required and be able to work flexibly to respond to the needs of the service and partake in on call to provide emergency support include evenings and weekends.

So apart from transforming lives what’s in it for you? You’ll benefit from working with a team of passionate and skilled specialists, an outstanding induction and training programme with on-going development and the option to gain formal qualifications as well as the opportunity to progress your career in a sector that genuinely offers careers for life. In addition we also offer, highly competitive salary, 25 days Annual Leave plus 8 bank holidays, a range of benefits including flexible working options, long service and recognition awards, including increasing annual leave and bonus incentives and company pension and life assurance schemes.

Due to an internal promotion, we are excited to be recruiting another Programme Officer to build on the great work the charity is doing and to help us achieve more. Right to Succeed is all about bringing the community together to transform outcomes for children. Why? Because we believe every child deserves the right to succeed, no matter where they live.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with excellent organisational and people skills who will be the reliable, positive, “go-to” person for a number of our programme teams. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting our high quality local and national Programme Delivery. This role provides an exciting opportunity to be part of an ambitious, passionate team committed to overcoming inequity and improving outcomes for children and young people.

We are keen to encourage applications from those with lived experience of overcoming one or more of the issues our programmes seek to address, as we understand the extra value that this brings to our programme delivery.

The succesful candidate will play an integral role in supporting staff across multiple programmes with a core focus on ensuring the programmes have the administrative support to enable them to effectively deliver high quality programmes that deliver maximum impact within their respective areas. 

The core objectives of the role include, but are not limited to: 

1. Supporting high quality programme delivery 

2. Supporting strategic and operational relationships 

3. Robust programme administration

4. Supporting programme related external and internal communications activity

The role will initially be a 12-month fixed term contract, but will ideally be extended/become permanent subject to funding.

Please note, due to Covid-19s, we will be carrying out interviews by video-call and the successful candidate will initially be required to work from home (home working equipment provided). 

We are looking for a Manager to join our award-winning Healthwatch Brent team.

Salary: £30,000 per annum

Hours: 5 days per week (35 hours). 

Contract:All Healthwatch contracts run for fixed periods. This post is offered until March 2021.

Pension Payment: CommUNITY Barnet will make a pension contribution into a workplace pension scheme

Annual Leave: 28 days per annum, excluding bank holidays

Based at:Wembley office with travel across NW London as required.

An excellent opportunity for a Manager with the ability to lead a team, to work operationally and strategically, to involve a range of local residents to help improve health and social care services, as part of a national programme.

Background

Healthwatch Brent is a successful and innovative organisation forming part of the national Healthwatch England Network. We were awarded the 2019 Outstanding Individuals have recently won an award by Healthwatch England Awards for the team’s contribution to improving services. Our role is to be the independent voice of residents using health and social care services and to present that voice to statutory partners and commissioners.  We aim to influence and improve how local health and social care services are delivered.

Local Healthwatch organisations are a statutory function defined by the Health and Social Care Act 2012. The Healthwatch Brent Manager will be responsible for operational delivery of the Healthwatch services.  The successful candidate will be part of a small, focused and friendly team who work together to listen to and engage residents, to carry out community research and work with health and social care to improve services. 

We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

The closing date for applications is Monday 13th July 2020 at 9am.

Interviews will be held via Zoom

Please send your CV, with a covering letter explaining how you meet the requirements of the person specification (page 4 of the Job Specification).

* Temporary working from home required due to Covid-19 pandemic *

We are delighted that you are interested in joining the team at Cambridge SU. We’re about to embark on our first year as a brand new union, and we’re looking for just the right candidate to join us in an ambitious year!

This role will be essential to helping us deliver our goal of increasing postgraduate representation, working close with our two Access, Education & Participation Officers (UG & PG). 

The role’s primary objective is to initiate, develop and support the involvement of Cambridge SU in the Academic Rep Scheme. Supporting and training faculty and school reps to make a difference to the students on their courses and working with the two Access, Education & Participation Officers (UG & PG) to make changes and influence educational policy.

In addition the role will also; be the lead staff member for our access projects and activities, working closely with the Access, Education & Participation Officers (UG & PG) to deliver these; develop and maintain an online directory of the training opportunities available to students from Cambridge SU and work with the rest of the Membership Engagement Team.

The role will be a key development role, responsible for setting up the systems, processes and initial training content to support student reps. The role will initially be responsible for providing a package of training and guidance for student representation and delivering that to a range of reps, and it is then expected that the role develops into an overall coordination role of our education and access work.

Deadline to apply: Thursday 23rd, 5pm
Interview date: Monday 3rd August

We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from those from Black, Asian and an ethnic minority backgrounds, as they are under-represented within Cambridge SU in some areas. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, on commencement, or once in post.

Clinical Risk Manager

Full-time at 35 hours

2 year Fixed term contract

Salary: £35,000 - £42,000

Location: Blend of homeworking, office and travelling to partner networks

GamCare is the leading national provider of information, advice, support and free treatment for the prevention and treatment of problem gambling. Our expert services are confidential and non-judgemental.

GamCare work across England, Scotland and Wales and delivers services regionally in collaboration with local Partners to raise awareness and provide services to those affected by gambling -related harms and their families.

Our treatment services provide face-to-face, online, telephone, individual and group-based treatment within a stepped Model of Care that is strengths based and focused on reducing risks.

GamCare has embarked on a programme of development over the last three years which has expanded the services we offer to women, young people and concerned others. We continue with our ambition to increase awareness of wider professionals in relation to gambling risks and safer gambling standards.

It is therefore an exciting time to join a vibrant and motivated team to continue these developments. GamCare are currently looking for a Clinical Risk Manager to work within our Clinical Directorate. This role will involve leading on developing and implementing the GamCare Suicide Prevention Strategy, as well as establishing, monitoring, and reviewing the GamCare Incident Reporting system, Incident Investigations, and Clinical Auditing processes.  

This post holder will be central to supporting service developments, best practice, and training/development initiatives as informed by learning from serious incidents, in conjunction with clinical and partner network teams.

We are looking for a proactive leader, with a strong sense of initiative, an excellent team working approach and an exceptional communicator. You will be able to demonstrate a high level of organisational, analytical and IT skills, and have relevant management experience.

A good understanding of the DATIX system and Serious Incident investigations processes will be an advantage. Knowledge of National guidance is essential.

This post offers an excellent opportunity to work in a forward-thinking team environment and make a difference to the service user experience and recovery.

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

To apply, please complete go onto the GamCare website. 

If you would like acknowledgement that your application has been received, please ensure the application is attached and put the following subject in your email:

Job application: <name of vacancy>

Please note that if the subject is not correct, you may not receive a confirmation.

If you require any further information regarding this role, please contact Rachel Hassan, Head of Quality Assurance. Application forms forwarded to this email will not be accepted.

Previous applicants need not apply. Please note we do not accept CVs

GamCare is committed to processing your personal data fairly, lawfully and transparently in line with GDPR. For further information on GamCare’s recruitment privacy notice please refer to our website.

Closing Date: Friday 17th July 2020

Interview Date: Week of 27th July 2020

Registered General Nurse

Band 5

37.5 (FTE) worked as 3 x 12.5 hour day shifts

£23,637 - £29,953 FTE (depending on experience)

Leatherhead KT22 0BN

QEF are seeking qualified nurses to join our existing Nursing team.

Are you a newly qualified or an experienced nurse looking for an opportunity to develop your career within neuro rehabilitation?

We are currently looking for motivated, forward-thinking and enthusiastic nurses to join our highly skilled and innovative multi-disciplinary team.

Our Neuro Rehabilitation service will shortly relocate to the new 48 bed, state of the art, Care and Rehabilitation Centre in Leatherhead.  This Centre will provide residential rehabilitation care and support to people who are on the stroke pathway or as part of their neurological rehab pathway by helping them to gain independence.

THE OPPORTUNITY

• Together with your colleagues, you will work with our multi-disciplinary team, dedicated to the development and implementation of bespoke and highly specialised treatments.
• Opportunities for professional development include working with our highly specialist multi-disciplinary team to develop general and specific rehabilitation strategies for clients and ensuring they are put into practice.

ABOUT YOU

Our Values and Behaviours inspire you

• You will provide high-quality nursing through assessing, planning and evaluating care for clients.
• Working with the Head Nurse and nursing colleagues, you will develop your existing skills and experience by directing and supporting, by example and good practice, the work of our team of Support Workers.
• You will have responsibility for ensuring all aspects of the nursing management of clients are met and will be keen to ensure all care is provided in compliance with the National Minimum Care Standards and QEF policies.

BENEFITS

Being part of QEF means that you will be valued as a key member of a charity that is passionate about its work.  You’ll gain a sense of professional satisfaction from knowing that every day you have worked as a team to improve someone else's life. Whether you work in one of our client-facing services, or at the head office, you’ll never be far away from the inspiring journey of our service users.  In addition, you’ll receive:

• Involvement in the student nurse programme
• Paid breaks
• Compressed hours (full-time hours worked over three 12.5-hour shifts per week)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Pension and Life Assurance
• Westfield Healthcare Cash back scheme and shopping discounts
• Free on-site parking

To apply please visit our website via the link.

Please note that vacancies may close earlier than the stated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. If you wish to apply for a position, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.

Please note that whilst we are currently based at our service in Banstead (SM7 3EE), shortly we will be relocating to our new care and rehabilitation centre in Leatherhead (KT22 0BN).

Pecan is a highly respected and dynamic Christian charity. We have been working throughout Southwark for 30 years, helping people who face seemingly impassable barriers to find a way through, re-write their futures and flourish. Our strong staff and volunteer team work with the most vulnerable people to transform lives and communities. Our work is founded on our mission, vision and values, and we are committed to showing kindness, raising self-belief and inspiring hope for the future in the individuals we serve.

When working for Pecan, you can expect to become a valued member of a diverse and supportive team. In addition to a place in our 30-year legacy, you will receive a generous holiday allowance, pension contribution and life assurance cover. You can also expect regular team meetings and social opportunities, and a variety of other benefits.

Purpose of the Post
Your role will enable the smooth running of all five Southwark Foodbank centres through stock control and distribution. You will lead a team of volunteers in the warehouse to ensure all stock is monitored, sorted and rotated effectively. Through your role, you will assist Pecan and Southwark Foodbank to help transform the lives of the most disadvantages people in our community.

We want to hear from you if you:
• Have experience in logistics and warehouse management
• Are an excellent communicator
• Understand the importance of effective and timely stock control
• Are physically fit and able to lift crates of food
• Are aged 25 or over and have a full driving license

Role Title
Project Manager

Responsible To
GDI Hub CIC, Head of Programmes   

Responsible For
N/A

Job Level
Manager

Salary Grade
£40-45k negotiable based on experience.

Term
1 Year Full Time Contract (with the possibility of extension)

Primary Location
Flexible (our offices at UCL Here East, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park but team members work in various locations).
Must have right to work in UK.

About GDI Hub
The Global Disability Innovation Hub (GDI Hub) is a research and practice centre driving disability innovation for a fairer world.

Our vision is of a world without barriers to participation and equitable opportunity for all. We believe disability innovation is part of a bigger movement for disability inclusion and social justice. More than a product, a service or policy, disability innovation is a way of thinking to address disability challenges by co-designing solutions and sharing knowledge.

We work across 5 domains, disrupting current ideas and practice by bring together new partnerships to overcome the barriers that exclusion and poverty creates in relation to disability.

• Research: creating new knowledge, solutions and products
• Innovation: growing inclusive innovation ecosystems
• Programmes: testing what works
• Teaching: learning and sharing knowledge
• Advocacy: evidence-based outreach

We are solutions-focused experts in Assistive Technology, Inclusive Design, and Culture & Participation. We stimulate entrepreneurship by developing bold approaches, partnerships and ecosystems to accelerate change.

Based in East London and a legacy of the London 2012 Paralympic Games, we deliver world-class research, ideas and inventions, creating new knowledge, solutions and products, and shaping policy through co-creation, participation and collaboration. GDI is composed of an Academic Research Centre (ARC) led by University College London (UCL) and a Community Interest Company (CIC) and is guided by an Advisory Board of disabled people. We operate in 15 countries and expect to impact 15 million people by 2024.

GDI Hub values inclusion as a core business success factor. We actively seek to attract collaborators from diverse backgrounds and particularly welcome applications for this role from people with impairments themselves, and people from black and minority ethnic (BAME) communities. The role is offered on flexible terms, including location and hours of work (though right to work in the UK is required), and the accommodation of reasonable adjustments is business as usual for us. 

Role Purpose
This role will provide project management and strategic partnership management to drive forward delivery under GDI Hub’s portfolio of work, substantive, including the DFID (Department for International Development) funded ‘AT2030’ programme and other significant GDI Hub projects.  

‘AT2030 – Life Changing Assistive Technology for All’, is GDI Hub’s flagship programme and aims to test ‘what works’ to improve access to Assistive Technology supporting solutions to scale with a focus on innovative products, new service models, and building global capacity. AT2030 is composed of 12 ‘sub-programmes’ of which this role will manage approximately half. These ‘sub-programmes’ include implementation projects as well as challenge funds and research vehicles. A key new activity under AT2030 is the launch of the £4m AT Impact Fund. The AT Impact Fund is designed to tap into the opportunity to support disruptive innovators scale up AT solutions in the Global South, by providing access to relevant networks and venture capability (capital and venture building support).

The post holder will be responsible for projects delivering to quality expectations (internal and client), delivering to scope of project, within budgeted resources and in line with timelines managing challenges and change as these emerge. The post holder will work closely with delivery partners (including members of the GDI Hub team) to ensure projects maximise their positive impact.

The role both takes on new project activity under AT2030 and takes over management of existing delivery during a maternity-cover period.

Role Responsibilities  

• Provide project management to support GDI Hub CIC in the delivery of major projects, including AT2030 taking a lead on nominated programme areas, working independently and proactively.
• Lead on GDI Hub project set-up for the £4m AT Impact Fund working closely with the AT Impact Fund Programme Director, implementing partners and wider GDI Hub Team.
• Responsible for project delivery: delivering to quality expectations (internal and client), delivering to scope of project, within budgeted resources and in line with timelines.
• Responsible for AT Impact Fund grant management including set-up of milestone verification process, financial control, grant design and administration, and supporting contracting.
• Manage stakeholders and build solid partnerships for disability innovation in relevant programme lead areas.
• Ensure reporting requirements and project delivery information is collected, reviewed and suitably prepared for circulation as required.
• Manage day-to-day relationships with delivery partners.
• Develop and share communication materials with the Comms Team to promote the work of GDI Hub.
• Plan and manage workplans, including emergent risks, challenges, change requests, budgets, schedules and scope.
• Oversight of the production, quality assurance and promotion of project outputs.
• Support financial monitoring and reporting.
• Identify lessons learned and share with the wider team.
• Demonstrate leadership in driving forward GDI Hub’s vision and programmes of activity working dynamically to maximise our impact.
• Support GDI Hub’s Head of Programmes and Directors in developing new opportunities to drive forward disability innovation, including new funding opportunities.

This is not intended to be an exhaustive list.  The need for flexibility, shared accountability and team working is required and the role-holder is expected to carry out any other related duties that are within the employee's skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed.

This is a description of the role as it is at present. It is the practice of GDI Hub to review role profiles regularly to ensure that they relate to the role being performed.  These reviews will be carried out by the line manager in consultation with the role holder.

Role Competencies

Part one: Knowledge and experience

• 4-7 years’ experience working within international development, disability, social development, public policy, research and/or the consultancy sector.
• Experience managing challenging projects, particularly related to international development, disability, research or grants management.
• Experience of working with delivery partners including procurement and contract management, ideally with ODA, public sector grants and/or private sector engagement.
• An ability to build, develop and maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders, showing diplomacy, sensitivity and decisiveness.
• Experience of communications and partnership management.
• Experience relating to operational and financial management, including contracting, compliance, due diligence and risk management.
• Experience working in small but complex teams is desirable, as is experience of working with academic institutions.
• Experience working with international partners and stakeholders is desirable.
• Working knowledge of Disability, Assistive Technology, Inclusive Design and/or Social Development; sector networks is an advantage.

Part two: Skills and abilities

• Project Management
• Planning and organising work
• Results and achievement focused
• Operational management and financial reporting
• Stakeholder management
• Analytical skills and comfort working with data
• Proactive, self-motivated, committed and enthusiastic
• Skilled in matrix leadership and profile-raising activities
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent ICT skills (Office365, incl. Excel, SharePoint, Teams, etc.)
• High degree of integrity and ability to operate in a politically sensitive environment 

Part three: Personal style and behaviour

• Pro-active problem solver
• Practical and pragmatic
• Likes working as part of a small, energetic team
• Creative and organisational leadership
• Integrity and inclusive behaviours
• Able to work independently, prioritise and work to tight deadlines
• High degree of professionalism
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Approachable and amiable
   

Application Procedure
To apply for this position please apply online by sending a CV and a covering letter describing how you think your skills and experience are relevant to this role (no more than 2 pages) to Mark Byrne GDI Hub Operations Manager: by midnight Sunday 19 July 2020.

Candidates will be notified of the outcome week commencing 20 July. Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 27 July 2020. A short written exercise, to be completed remotely, will form part of the interview process.

For an informal discsussion about the role, please contact Joel Burman, Head of Programmes, GDI Hub (see page 5 of attached doc for contact details)

We are now at the exciting stage where we are looking to recruit a Finance Manager to support our work, and to help the organisation to achieve its ambitious plans for growth. For this home-based role, the successful candidate will help to develop processes and policies to support our plans for growth.

We are seeking a highly motivated, skilled and resourceful individual with professional finance skills at least to Finance Manager level. Ideally we are looking for a candidate with finance experience within charities.

The post-holder is expected to contribute to On Call Africa’s initiatives and development activities at a senior level, while also carrying out day to day reporting requirements. Within the small team all staff are expected to work in a flexible way and tasks that have not been covered in the job description may have to be undertaken.

This hands-on position is a part-time role (3 days per week), based from home, with some travel across the UK. The post has a salary of £34,000 per year pro rata (£20,400).

PURPOSE AND OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Director, you will be responsible for the development of, and day-to-day management, of our financial and accounting needs. The ideal candidate will possess good business acumen, and will be looking for a varied and challenging role in an organisation through which they can make a real impact.

The main responsibilities are as follows:

• Manage On Call Africa’s financial and accounting systems and help the organisation to prepare for significant growth;
• Providing efficient and effective management and financial accounting, forecasting, modelling and financial analysis which promotes the best use of resources using Value for Money principles;
• Develop financial policies to support best practice, and provide oversight of the organisations financial function in the UK and Zambia;
• Maintain and strengthen internal financial controls are in place;
• Produce / manage month end financial reconciliations to provide assurance on reliability of financial data
• Manage a finance assistant in the UK and matrix manage the work of the finance team in Zambia
• Provide robust financial information that empowers stakeholders to make best decisions for the future financial sustainability of the organisation;
• Managing the day to day financial functions and financial administration of the organisation;
• Preparing quarterly reports and supporting re-forecasting for senior management and trustees.
• The post holder will be responsible for meeting deadlines set and may be required to respond at short notice to requests for information or advice. Priorities may change on a regular basis.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsible to: Director

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting

• Work with the Director to produce robust Budgets, multi-year forecasting, production of timely management accounts including key performance indicators within the monthly timetable
• Produce quarterly financial reports and summaries for the board of trustees
• Production of accurate and clear Draft accounts including clear auditable working papers for review and Audit by adhering to statutory regulations and accounting principles. Support with statutory year end accounts preparation will be provided.
• Work closely with external Auditors to ensure an efficient Audit by providing assurance of key processes, implementation of recommendations, and responding to requests for information within timescales to achieve a clean Audit
• Make continuous improvements in the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of reports

Day to day finance function

• Ensure accurate monthly reporting from relevant staff in Zambia and the UK
• Populate financial systems and ensure accurate reporting of income expenditure
• Monthly reconciliations supported by a strong month end process
• Ensure finance processes and sign off procedures are adhered to in line with financial policies
• Ensure timely payment of invoices, salaries, HMRC and pension payments
• Ensure accurate coding of income and expenditure and account for spending related to restricted funding
• Provide detailed financial reports related to specific projects or grants
• Support any Business projects by providing financial analysis to the project team

Financial Systems & Controls

• Develop and continuously improve robust and effective financial procedures, controls and systems that are properly documented, regularly reviewed and efficiently implemented
• Ensure there are effective processes for the payroll & pensions processing, payment processing and credit collection
• Ensure there are clear processes for managing Cash & Bank transactions
• Ensure all financial processes are clearly captured in the Finance Manuals and updated regularly
• Ensure that relevant stakeholders (finance and non-finance) are trained appropriately on finance requirements
• Ensure compliance with HMRC & other statutory requirements
• Develop, design and implement an effective Internal Audit programme to identify and improve controls and mitigate against key risks to the organisation
• Maintain and contribute to the development and improvement of financial applications and databases,

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Knowledge and experience

• Minimum of 2 years experience of working in finance roles within the charity sector
• Experience of developing charity accounting systems
• Experience of developing and implementing financial policies and procedures
• Experience of providing financial reports to a board of trustees
• Experience of managing and motivating others as part of a team and supervise coach and mentor  members of the finance team
• Experience of managing and leading improvement projects
• Experience of producing management accounts
• Experience of financial reporting to donors and funders
• Experience of working as part of a remote team
• Experience of working in international development

Qualifications and training

• Undergraduate university level or equivalent professional qualifications/experience in finance and accounting

Skills and abilities

• Excellent financial skills including the ability to produce accurate quality financial information and interpret and present information for non-accountants
• Ability to set and agree clear work programme, set objectives, to work to deadlines and manage conflicting priorities
• Ability to problem solve, work positively with others to deliver results
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work
• Excellent coordination and organisational skills
• Financial management and budgetary control skills

Personal qualities and attributes

• High levels of enthusiasm, self-motivation and a self-managing ‘can do’ attitude
• High levels of determination and willingness to take on new challenges and responsibilities
• Collaborative and supportive attitude in a team
• Willing to challenge stereotyping, prejudice, discrimination and bias
• Enjoy using own initiative and being creative
• Effective team leader and team player
• Effective communication skills

Other requirements

• Happy and able to travel across the UK 
• Happy and able to work some evenings and occasional weekends
• Willing to carry out any additional work, challenges and responsibilities

Recruitment during COVID-19 restrictions
During the COVID-19 restrictions, our interviews will be by video call.
Additionally, the successful applicant will be fully supported to work from home for the initial period where restrictions on non-essential travel are in place.

About us
Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.

The Crisis Data and Technology team is embarking on a multi-year program of modernisation which includes leveraging the productivity tools in Microsoft Office 365, such as Teams and adjacent productivity products including Atlassian Confluence/Jira. Crisis is looking to support digitally smart ways of working and evolve it’s SharePoint based intranet to offer a more personalised staff experience. Crisis is an agile not for profit organisation where you will have the chance to put your ideas to the test for our staff and volunteers.

About the role

As the only Office 365 Developer/Analyst, you will primarily act as a technical lead to configure and develop our Office 365 estate focusing on collaborative productivity tooling such as SharePoint, Yammer, Teams and Crisis customisations Power Automate. Working across the organisation supporting our Skylights (day centres for the homeless) and offices you will help individuals, teams and projects effectively collaborate and communicate through Microsoft (and Atlassian) toolsets. You will manage (or develop yourself if you have the skills) all bespoke customisations throughout Crisis in the Office 365 cloud.

As part of the wider Data and Technology team you will act as a 3rd line resolver behind the Helpdesk and support the development of training materials for end users.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have to be able to walk in the shoes of our users, understand their needs and develop tooling accordingly. You will be comfortable to have a voice in developing shared ways of communicating and working.

Your expertise is in the Microsoft world of Office 365 and adjacent toolsets. No level of expertise is too high for this role but if you don’t (for example) yet develop in Power Automate then you can either learn this at Crisis or manage this through 3rd parties. Either way you will have passion and strong product knowledge across all the productivity tooling associated with Office 365 and beyond.

Benefits

As a member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:

· Interest free loans to purchase a train season ticket or a bike or for a deposit to secure a tenancy
· Mandatory pension scheme, with an employer contribution of 8.5%
· 25 days’ annual leave which increases with service to 28 days

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.

How to apply

If this sound likes the opportunity for you, apply by submitting CV and cover letter addressing points 3, 4 and 7 of the person specification.

Closing date: 5 July 2020 (11.59pm)
Interviews: 17 July 2020

We value diversity, promote equality and encourage and applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness.

Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094