Rowheath Pavilion are recruiting for an experienced fundraiser to join our small management team as Community Engagement Manager. This a new role and is an exciting opportunity for someone with passion for community, helping us fundraise to create a Pavilion that’s fit for purpose for a further 100 years.

Rowheath Pavilion in Bournville, is part of the George Cadbury legacy. The Pavilion was opened in 1924 as a sports and social pavilion and changing rooms: part of George Cadbury’s commitment to the physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing of their staff.

As a Christian charity, we’re committed to continuing the legacy by providing a space that can be enjoyed by the wider community for their physical mental and spiritual wellbeing. The Pavilion now has a café, bar and the Terrace Room which is a unique communal space hosts weddings and parties, a wide range of community groups as well Rowheath Pavilion Church. Through fundraising, improvements have been made to the Pavilion, play areas added as well new Changing rooms.

We now need to make significant improvements to the Pavilion, a Grade 2 listed building, so that it can continue to support the community wellbeing and be fully inclusive.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced fundraiser who is looking to use their skills for a new project and thrives on the challenge of being the sole fundraiser in a small charity.

Based: Munro House, Mercers Row, Cambridge, CB5 8HY (with up to 50% working from home optional)

Direct reports: 3 (2x Marketing Officer, 1 Senior Digital Officer)

Hours: 37.5 hours, although up to 80% FTE considered

With CBM you can help reach the world’s forgotten people

Too many people face poverty and isolation, denied the chance to go to school or earn and living, just because they have a disability. CBM works in the world’s poorest places to prevent blindness, improve health and transform the lives of people with disabilities. With 45 UK staff we’re currently raising £9m each year; as part of a Global Federation we’re working in 48 countries. This is a truly exciting time to join us at the start of our ambitious new ‘Breaking Barriers’ strategy, as we fight to end the cycle of poverty and disability.

Working with a supportive, flexible employer

The well-being of our team is central to how we work: we encourage a healthy work-life balance, offer flexi-time and up to 50% working from home. Our team benefit from excellent personal development opportunities and we offer the chance to undertake fully-funded training or study. We’re an organisation based on Christian values welcoming staff of all faiths and none – it’s the basis of why we do what we do, with opportunities for prayer for staff who want to, but we do not evangelise. CBM is an equal opportunities, disability-confident employer and committed to achieving the highest standards of diversity, fairness and equality.

Your key responsibilities as Marketing Manager

An excellent development opportunity to help us achieve our ambitious long-term goals, we’re recruiting for an experienced marketing or fundraising professional for this newly created position. It’s a fantastic opportunity to manage an established direct and digital marketing programme as we target significant growth over the next five years and move to the next level in our individual fundraising.

Responsible for the development and growth of CBM’s varied cultivation, acquisition, regular giving and church fundraising programme, the Marketing Manager will lead a talented team of three and be responsible for a multi-million pound budget. The role will work closely with the Head of Marketing as part of a dynamic Fundraising and Communications team of 20. We create extraordinary and wonderful moments in our supporters’ lives as we seek to transform the lives of people with disabilities in the world’s poorest places.

For further information: If this sounds of interest, we’d love to have an informal chat to tell you more about this exciting role, to answer any questions and to find out a little more about you. 

If you enjoy working in a motivated and supportive team where you feel valued and want to know you are contributing to the incredible work of the Hospice, then we want to hear from you! We are looking for an experienced philanthropy fundraiser who can lead the development of our trusts and major donor income streams. An excellent relationship builder with a background in either trusts or major gifts as well exceptional writing skills,  you’ll be able to analyse data and turn it into compelling cases for support, securing significant gifts to fund the Hospice’s work.

The benefits:

• Flexible working 
• Free car parking
• 27 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Access to discounts and offers from the UK's most popular retailers and service providers

The details:

• Working hours will be considered from 30 hours per week (four days) up to full time 37.5 hours (five days) Monday - Friday - to be discussed at interview 
• Permanent position

Key responsibilities:

• Developing, managing and reporting against budgets
• Writing the annual strategy and plans for trusts and major gifts
• Line management of one direct report
• Overseeing the application and reporting processes for Trusts and Foundations and building relationships to maximise income
• Developing the major donor strategy and cultivation plans and building relationships with key donors

What we are looking for:

• Experience with trusts or major gift fundraising and securing philanthropic gifts
• The ability to lead and develop a team to meet targets
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills and an analytical mind

Do you want to have the satisfaction of knowing you are contributing to Bristol’s only adult hospice? Use your passion and skills to make a real difference and join a much-loved Bristol charity with its huge supporter base and in return you will get that feel-good factor.

We believe in equality of opportunity and understand the value of a diverse mix of talented people that is representative of our community. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender or disability.

Due to the Christmas period interviews to be held from 5th - 12th January 

The King’s Fund paid-for events business began in 2006 and has grown organically year on year by developing new products and increasing reach.  The events programme attracts participants from across the NHS, local authority, people using health and care services, commercial, statutory, and the voluntary and community sectors. The King’s Fund’s vision is that the best possible health and care is available to all and our work involves understanding developments, challenges and opportunities across health and care. The events programme supports our organisational goals and brings people together to discuss, share and learn.

The events and partnerships team is responsible for delivering a large portion of the free events that take place across The Fund; including online events, roundtables, workshops, receptions and dinners. The team also has ownership over our paid-for events programme; which includes virtual conferences, in-person conferences and congresses. The events and partnerships team ensures that there is a co-ordinated and uniform approach to delivering virtual or in-person events, and that each is delivered to the same high standard.

Working with the Head of Events and Partnerships, you’ll take on a varied and interesting role. You will take the lead in organising, delivering and evaluating a portfolio of paid for and free to attend events. You will liaise closely with colleagues across the Fund to generate new conference ideas and lead on specific event content, playing a key role in the process of researching and creating individual event programmes. You will support the development of partnerships to generate income and build strong relationships with external organisations. You will have responsibility for ensuring our annual programme of events run smoothly, keep to strict budgets, meet the expectations of our delegates and enhance the public profile of The King’s Fund and its work.

Here at the Fund, we actively encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds, people from Black and ethnic minority backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBT+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge as we recognise that diversity makes us stronger.

Hybrid working: Our premises in London are open and for the rest of the year our staff are working in the office at least one day per week. We are in the process of developing our working patterns in the longer term (from 2022) which we expect to include some time working from the office each week to better deliver our work and support our colleagues and clients.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications is Tuesday, 7 December at 9am. 

Please note that in order to apply, you must have documented proof of your right to live and work in the UK. Please do not send CVs. No agencies please.

Darnall Dementia Trust is a long established Day Care Service for people living with dementia.

This is an eciting opportunity to lead the service under the new contract awarded by Sheffield City Council.

We are looking for a qualified Health or Social Care professional to lead service.

Job Role:

• Strategic management of the work of the organisation
• Lead and manage the team of 4 paid care staff and 1 finance admin worker
• Recruit, train and support volunteers
• Work closely with the Day Centre Coordinator to ensure that care is delivered in a person –centred way and according to statutory regulations and Health and Safety requirements.
• Manage the budget and procure funds to ensure the development of the organisation.
• Maintain good relationships with strategic partners including funding bodies.
• Lead on development within the organisation including extending work with carers.

This role offers the opportunity to join and manage our Bedfordshire Peer Support Service which offers group led sessions and mentoring in Bedford, Ampthill, Dunstable, Biggleswade and Leighton Buzzard.

Job title: Peer Support Services Manager
Post no: 419
Working base: Flitwick
Area covered: Central Bedfordshire, Bedford
Reports to: Project Development Manager
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £23,000 per annum
Contracted hours: 37.0 hrs
Working days: Monday – Friday
Working hours: 7.4 hrs per day
Flexibility required: Occasional evenings and/or weekends to attend events/meetings
Checks needed: Enhanced DBS and 2 satisfactory references
Start date: ASAP

The post holder will have lived mental health experience and will be responsible for coordinating the daily operations of the service to ensure that our service users are able to manage their mental health and move through their recovery journeys.  Along with the line management of our Peer Service support staff and volunteers, the role will involve the processing of referrals into the Peer Support service and also leading and supporting on more complex cases that may require intervention for suitability.

Service Delivery

• Operate a Peer Support service including peer support groups and mentoring across five localities in Central Bedfordshire and Bedford Borough and ensure outcomes which supports individuals with mental health and wellbeing needs in line with Mind BLMK’s agreed Peer Support model and requirements as well as contract requirements.
• Carry out assessments on individuals’ suitability for Mind BLMK’s Peer Support service in line with the Access to Service procedure
• Work with the Project Support Manager to ensure regular involvement of service users, volunteers and staff on local service delivery, organisational matters and wider mental health strategies

Management

• Maintain an effective workforce for the service in line with Mind BLMK’s HR policies, procedures and guidance (recruitment, line management, workload planning, support and development of Peer Support Workers, Mentor Facilitator and volunteers).
• Provide the infrastructure Peer Support Workers need to deliver the support safely and confidently.
• Hold responsibility for health and safety for the five locations in line with Mind BLMK’s H&S policies, procedures and guidance (risk assessments, reviews, reporting, safeguarding, incidents/accidents, premises).
• Hold responsibility for all cash handling in line with Mind BLMK’s financial policies, procedures and guidance (records, petty cash income and expenditure.
• Hold responsibility for the collection, updating, monitoring and reporting of service data in line with Mind BLMK’s contract and systems requirements and procedures.

Entitlements/benefits: (Annual Leave and Benefits currently under review)

• Annual Leave: 23 days (pro rata) – benefits currently under review
• Health Plan: Free Health Plan with a wide variety of benefits
• NEST pension scheme: Auto-enrolment (employer contributes 3%, employee contributes 5%)
• Learning and Development: In-house training structure and external (as appropriate) for all employees and specific roles.
• Flexible Working: On request (in line with Mind BLMK policy on Right to Request Flexible Working)

If you have a passion for working in mental health and would like to join our successful peer support service then we would love to hear from you.

Closedown: 5pm on Thursday 9 December 2021

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website. 

Mind BLMK has been annually assessed and approved as a Disability Confident Employer (previously “Two Ticks”) and has been committed to the Mindful Employer charter since 2008.

No agencies please.

This role offers the opportunity to coordinate the daily operations of our Luton mental health recovery service based at our Luton Wellbeing Centre in Dumfries Street, Luton, where we offer activities and groups throughout the week enabling service users to manage their mental health and move through their recovery journeys. 

Job title: Luton Wellbeing Service Manager
Post no: 420
Working base: Luton Wellbeing Centre
Area covered: Luton
Reports to: Project Support Manager
Contract type: Permanent
Salary:  £24,000 per annum
Contracted hours: 37.0 hrs
Working days: Monday – Friday
Working hours: 37 hours per week over 5 days to cover core service times, including 1 evening per week

The role involves coordinating referrals into the service and leading on more complex referrals to assess suitability. The role also leads on the continuous development of our services to ensure that they meet the needs of the community, in line with our values, the promotion of our services to local communities and building strong links to other local services. This role will be responsible for the line management of the staff and volunteer team delivering our services and also for the Luton Wellbeing Centre facilities.

Job Description/Service Delivery

• Operate a service and ensure outcomes which support individuals with mental health and wellbeing needs in Luton in line with Mind BLMK’s recovery model and contract requirements.
• Contribute to the development of and implement the delivery of the Luton Locality Plan.
• Work closely with the recovery and peer workers to ensure the correct access to service procedure is followed, taking responsibility for more complex referrals and ensuring everybody has a consistent and quality experience and are able to access the correct service for them in an acceptable timescale.
• Ensure regular involvement of service users, volunteer and staff on local service delivery, organisational matters and wider mental health strategies.
• Management
• Maintain an effective workforce for the service in line with Mind BLMK’s HR policies, procedures and guidance (recruitment, line management, workload planning, support and development of Recovery and Peer Workers and volunteers).
• Work with the Project Support Manager to review, design and implement changes to service delivery and working models, ensuring the service meets the needs of the local community, and identify relevant funding opportunities
• Hold responsibility for the maintenance of the Luton Wellbeing Centre premises and facilities, and coordinate relevant bookings
• Hold responsibility for a budget and cash handling, with associated record keeping in line with Mind BLMK’s financial policies, procedures and guidance
• Hold responsibility for the collection, updating, monitoring and reporting of service data in line with Mind BLMK’s contract and systems requirements and procedures.
• Hold responsibility for health and safety for Luton Wellbeing Centre in line with Mind BLMK’s H&S policies, procedures and guidance (risk assessments, reviews, reporting, safeguarding, incidents/accidents, premises).

Closing date: 5pm Tuesday 21 December 2021

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button to be directed to our website where you can complete your application for this position. 

Mind BLMK has been annually assessed and approved as a Disability Confident Employer and has been committed to the Mindful Employer charter since 2008.

No agencies please.

We have a rewarding opportunity available for a Female Recovery Navigator to join our team based in North Bristol. You will join us on permanent full-time basis, working 37.5 hours (on a rota system) and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £21,301 – £23,284 per annum and benefits.

Missing Link provides practical advice and support to individuals to allow them to maintain a rich and meaningful life. The aim is to deliver recovery and wellbeing opportunities for people with mental health and other support needs to achieve their hopes and ambitions.

In return for joining us, we will offer you:

• Up to 30 days annual leave (depending on length of service)
• 3 extra holidays including International Women’s Day
• Excellent development and training opportunities
• Employer pension contribution (minimum 5% of your gross salary)
• Mindful Employer Plus Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Wellness Awards
• Staff Recognition Awards

About the role:

As our Recovery Navigator, you will work collaboratively together with the service user (you will support female and male clients) and mental health professionals to navigate and coordinate services (both social and clinical interventions), connecting into community resources, building resilience and improving wellbeing.  Work within a recovery and psychologically informed approach, taking a holistic view to support people’s recovery to live fulfilling lives. Ensure that services are tailored to individual’s cultural and social needs.

Key duties and responsibilities of our Recovery Navigator:

• Build trusting and collaborative relationship with the service user (male and female)
• Co produce, implement and review recovery plan, crisis plan and other self-management tools e.g. Wellness Recovery Action Plan, in partnership with service users in line with best practice
• Case manage and co-ordinate support, referring and liaising effectively with all professionals, agencies and other parties involved in service user’s support in order to deliver the support package
• Work closely with colleagues with the service and build strong partnership working with other agencies such as Health and Social Care, Voluntary and Community Service. Support/ facilitate service users to access services
• Provide specialist support to women using the service and advice and guidance to other team members regarding women’s mental health issues
• Provide specialist support and screening regarding domestic abuse/sexual violence and provide advice and guidance to the team on pathways into DVA and sexual violence services
• Promote and facilitate service user involvement and inclusion within Mental Health Bristol and the community in line with Mental Health Bristol Partnership objectives
• Manage caseload (male and female), documentation and time effectively, ensuring up to date and clear record keeping in line with BMH policies, making best use of supervision, training and staff development. Ensuring up to date and clear record keeping in line with policies
• Maintain hope and optimism for the individual with high expectations for recovery. Use lived experience (if appropriate) to positively support the individual’s recovery

What we are looking for in our ideal Female Recovery Navigator:

• Numeracy and literacy to GCSE level/NVQ 2 or equivalent
• IT skills including ability to produce various documents in Word, and use of email and internet
• Proven knowledge of support needs of people with mental health needs
• Proven knowledge of equal opportunities issues
• Proven knowledge of health and safety issues, especially those relevant to mental health
• Proven knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures relating to adults and children and young people
• Knowledge and understanding of the particular needs of working with vulnerable women and men
• Significant experience working with people with mental health needs, or people with complex needs
• Proven experience of carrying out needs and/or risk assessments and the support planning process
• Hold a full driving licence and have access to appropriate motorised vehicle 

How to apply:

Please download the application pack from our website and complete the application form. Please submit your application by 9am, Monday 6th December 2021. Please do not send CVs. Interviews will be held on Friday 10th December 2021.

Counsellor – Home Based

Salary: £25,755.00 to £30,906.00

Fixed Term Contract Role - End Date Sept 2022

Hours 37.5 per week

Job ref: 23360

Location:

This is a home-based role providing counselling support virtually.

Home Countries geographical areas include: East of England - Kent, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk

Central England geographical areas include: Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Bedfordshire & Buckinghamshire, Staffordshire, Walsall and Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Herefordshire & Worcestershire

We are looking for Counsellors to join our team providing counselling services to participants accessing Shaw Trust’s services on our JETS programme across Home Counties and Central England.

About the Service

We provide solution focused therapeutic and mental wellbeing assessment sessions to participants who access support via our employability programmes.

The Role

As the Counsellor you must have a level 4 diploma in counselling, with at least 350 hours post qualification experience and be a member of a relevant professional body, preferably BACP, BABCP, UKCP or BPC.

You will provide focused therapeutic consultation and mental wellbeing assessment sessions to participants accessing support on our employability programmes.  You will make assessments of participants mental wellbeing, delivering 8 SFBT (solution focused behavioural therapy) sessions for participants who require low level help with their health and wellbeing. You will help participants to develop coping strategies enabling them to focus on their present and future goals. You will complete assessments and reports adhering to quality, compliance, and professional measures.

Essential Requirements

• Diploma in Level 4 Counselling
• Person centred solution focused skills
• Post qualification 350 clinical hours
• Membership/accreditation of a professional body, preferably BACP, BABCP, UKCP or BPC
• Good IT skills including Microsoft packages
• Experience of delivering face to face, telephone and online counselling
• Experience of working with participants presenting with, self-harm, trauma, suicidal ideation, safeguarding concerns
• Experience of completing assessments
• Experience of keeping records to a high standard
• Able to provide high levels of customer service and manage a caseload of participants

Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

For full details including the Job Description, Person Specification and how to apply online please click on the "Apply on website"button quoting ref: 23360

Closing date: Thursday 2nd December 2021

Interviews and screening will take place virtually via Microsoft Teams from the week commencing Monday 6th December 2021.

Employee Benefits

This is a great time to join Shaw Trust as we grow our Health and Wellbeing division. As well as helping to make a positive difference to people’s lives as an employee of Shaw Trust you will receive:

Paid leave

• 25 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays, and the option to purchase additional holiday
• Discretionary 3.5 days paid leave at Christmas
• 2 days paid volunteering leave each year

Opportunities to connect

• Join one of our employee networks: LGBTQ+ Support Network, Racial Equality Network, Disabled Equality Network

Opportunities to progress your career

• Access to an online learning platform
• Access to internal apprenticeships
• Cross organisational career paths

Health and wellbeing

• Healthcare cash plan, giving you money back for health care costs including dentistry and eye care, and access to wellbeing apps
• Health and wellbeing programmes including counselling via our employee assistance programme
• Discounted gym membership 

Financial wellbeing

• An enhanced pension scheme after 6 months
• Life Assurance at 3 times your annual salary rate
• Online shopping discounts including supermarkets and DIY stores

 Our Strategy

To find out more about Shaw Trusts aims in our 2030 Strategic Directive please visit our website. 

Join a diverse and inclusive organisation

Shaw Trust is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment, where every employee, regardless of their background or lived experience, feels that they belong and can progress in their career.We are Disability Confident Leaders, support the guaranteed interview scheme and use of the government’s Access to Work scheme. Living our values we are keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within our organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community including from people with lived-experience and/or knowledge of disability or social exclusion. If you have accessibility requirements and would like information in a different format please contact our HR Service Centre to make alternative arrangements.

 Shaw Trust reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

Civitas Recruitment are proud to be partnering with a great charity focused on working with those living with older age and committed to fighting loneliness so that people can have social lives and friendship groups however old they are.The charity looks to inspire and enable meaningful connections and shared experiences within communities across the UK for people over 75 facing loneliness and social isolation. A fantastic opportunity exists for a Trust and Foundations Manager to join the charity to work alongside the fundraising and service teams across the UK to help deliver on the charity’s fundraising strategy and enable the charity to substantially increase income. As Trust and Foundations Manager, you will be required to support in the development and delivery of a six-figure income target from new and existing trusts and foundations and to grow multi-year support. The role is home-based within the UK.

Who are we looking for?

Ideal candidates will have a successful track record of meeting income targets. Candidates will be proactive, entrepreneurial and thrive on seeking out new funding opportunities to deliver income growth. You will have good knowledge of budgeting and financial control. A persuasive personality with excellent interpersonal and communications skills both verbal and written is essential for this role. You will have experience of planning, analysis, monitoring and evaluation. You will possess the ability to work effectively and efficiently within a team context, supporting colleagues and working independently when required. 

Please apply immediately or enquire with Civitas Recruitment for further information, early applications are encouraged.

Civitas Recruitment are delighted to be working with a fantastic charity who empower and enrich lives through Irish community and culture. The charity offers a range of services to older people within the London Irish community. A place of creativity, opportunity and belonging for anyone seeking a sense of community in London. A great opportunity exists for a Charity Fundraising Manager to join the team that can have an influential role in growing fundraising across several areas. This role is mixed with grants/foundation, donor management and events; maximising donor engagement and regular giving opportunities. As Charity Fundraising Manager, you will be required to manage, grow, and develop the charity’s fundraising initiatives designed to generate a seven-figure annual income target from new and existing streams. The role can be home based within the UK. Part time hours maybe considered or a condensed 4-day week. 

Who are we looking for?

Ideal candidates will have wide ranging experience in fundraising, ideally including Events, Trust and individual giving. You will also possess excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to engage and inspire people at all levels of seniority and all walks of life. You will have excellent networking, relationship-building and donor care skills. You will have the ability and willingness to adapt to the needs of a team and respond to the emerging needs of the charity. Having a strong understanding and/or experience in business operations would be an advantage however it is not essential for the role.

Please apply immediately or enquire with Civitas Recruitment for further information, early applications are encouraged. 

We seek a committed woman* to join our team to provide vital operational management to our growing women's legal rights charity.

The Operations Manager will be responsible for overseeing the development, implementation and delivery of streamlined processes to support operational infrastructure and ensure the effectiveness of the Rights of Women team.

Their key areas of responsibility will be to:

• Lead the day-to-day HR functions of the organisation
• Work closely with the Director in managing the finances of the organisation
• Support the development of the organisation including identifying areas for prioritisation, continuous improvement and mitigating risk through collaborative working
• Provide expert advice and support to enable the team to develop new ways of working, translating legislation, guidance, policies, and procedures into practice.
• Contribute to writing, producing, and implementing guidance/workbooks to develop individual/team practice, and performance.

They will work closely with the Director and Office Manager in their role and will line manage core staff members including the Office Manager and Finance Officer.

Salary: £28,000 per annum (pro-rata of FTE £35,000 per annum) plus 3% pension contribution

Conditions of Service: 28 hours per week (4 days)

Location: Hybrid: Home-based but with expectation of flexibility to attend our offices as needed at Rights of Women, 52-54 Featherstone Street, London EC1Y 8RT and occasional external meetings

Holiday entitlement: Pro-rata of FTE 25 days annual leave plus public holidays [FTE per annum rate] Additionally, Rights of Women closes between Christmas and New Year and the days in between these dates (which aren’t public holidays) are granted as additional leave pro-rata.

Responsible to: Director

Duration: Permanent

Closing date for applications: Thursday 9th December 2021 5pm

Interviews: Tuesday 14th December 2021

Start date: Monday 10th January 2022 or shortly after dependent on notice period required

No CVs accepted

*Occupational Requirement (Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9 Part I) applies

Rights of Women is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.  We actively encourage applications from women from a diversity of backgrounds, and with a range of skills and experiences. We are particularly interested to hear from women from Black and minoritised backgrounds.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Housing Manager to join our team at our Reed house based in Hove. You will join us on a fixed-term contract until 30th November 2022 and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £35,550-£39,500 per annum based upon experience.

YMCA DownsLink Group provide accommodation to young people experiencing homelessness across Sussex and in Guildford. We are a dynamic and ambitious charity whose mission is to Transform Young Lives.

Working Hours: Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 5.00 pm

As our Housing Manager, you will monitor the quality of YMCA DLG housing services and provide support to the localities around good practice and excellent performance in the Communities and Property Services Directorate.

The role represents the operational face of the service in community settings and the Community Counsellor will be required to support children / young people accessing provision within the emotional well-being pathway.

Key responsibilities of our Housing Manager include:

• Monitoring the quality of YMCA DLG housing services and provide support to our locality managers around good practice and excellent performance
• Providing consistent support and guidance on housing regulation and legislation
• Liaising with landlords during lease period, on issues such as rent increases and repairs required under the lease terms, and negotiating with existing landlords on lease renewals
• Preparing, managing and controlling the project budget while ensuring that appropriate financial monitoring and record keeping in accordance with financial standing orders and audit requirements
• Co-ordinating performance data and reporting
• Working within all YMCA DLG policies and procedures at all times and to abide by the Code of Conduct
• Supporting with any other appropriate duties as directed by the Line Manager

Our ideal Housing Manager will have:

• Experience in working within a housing setting, delivering exceptional housing management and working with private sector and social housing landlords
• Knowledge of housing legislation and regulation, the Social Housing rent and Service Charge framework and of issues affecting tenancy sustainment
• Excellent administrative and organisational abilities with close attention to detail and gathering, collating and presenting statistical information
• Problem solving skills and a strong ability to re-prioritise and organise a busy and varied workload
• The ability to communicate professionally with, positively influence and work collaboratively alongside stakeholders, colleagues, landlords, senior managers and service users

The position comes with excellent benefits, including 27 days holiday per annum pro rata (plus bank holidays), company Sick Pay scheme, Life Assurance policy (2x your annual salary), Health & Wellbeing cash plan, Employee Assistance programme and Cycle to Work scheme. Please download a job pack for more information about other benefits offered.

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

Please visit our website and go to the Work for Us page to view this vacancy. Please note that we do not accept CV's. All applications must be submitted by hitting the Apply for this Post found at the bottom of the vacancy on the YMCA website.

Closing date for the Housing Manager role: Thursday 16th December 2021

YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Use your experience to supervise and support volunteer mentors for people who are homeless or at risk of offending.  This is a flexible job suitable for someone with home care responsibilities or returning to work.

Bridging the Gap Mentoring is a small charity recruiting, training and supporting volunteer mentors for people who are at risk of homelessness, offending or addiction  The service has been running for several years and has an established set of procedures and policies meeting national accreditation standards.

You will support several volunteer mentors.

• phone mentors each week and meet them once a month (usually online)
• offer advice and encouragement and ensure mentors follow our policies. 
• If there are problems, you may need to get more involved to ensure the welfare of client and mentor. 
• You will also have the opportunity to do other work training mentors and meeting clients.

 This is flexible work. You will be offered the opportunity to supervise selected mentoring partnerships which you can either accept or refuse depending on how much work you would like to do.  You will be part of a small team of supervisors doing similar work and will meet with other supervisors to share experience and develop best practice. There may be more than one post available. If we cannot offer you work immediately, we may offer you the opportunity of being included on a list for work in the future.

Much of the work can be done by phone or through Zoom.  There will be some meetings in person as Covid restrictions ease.

You need to have 2 years experience (full-time equivalent) of  working in a support role (or in a profession) providing support to people who are at risk of offending, homelessness or addiction problems.  Our work is based in Islington and surrounding boroughs so it will help if you can travel to Islington occasionally (perhaps once a month)..

Please apply through Charity Jobs or through our website.  You should be able to access the Job Application pack through Charity Jobs.  To apply please send your C.V. and a covering letter describing how you meet the person specification.

We may be able to employ two supervisors immediately.  Even if we are not able to offer you work immediately, we may offer you the opportunity of being included on a list for future vacancies.