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Opening Doors London
Befriending Support Officer – Paternity cover
Opening Doors London is the largest UK charity providing activities, events, support and information for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Queer+ people aged over 50. We aim to ensure that LGBTQ+ people over 50 live happier, healthier and independent lives free from prejudice and discrimination. Everything we do is informed by the lived experience of LGBTQ+ people.
As Befriending Support Officer, you will be responsible for supporting befriending relationships and helping develop the service. You will be responsible for triaging new referrals to the service, liaising with existing clients by phone or in person in their homes and making referrals to external support services. You will support the recruitment, development, placement and ongoing support of volunteers within the service. You will also be responsible for reaching out to minority or underrepresented communities who may not be aware of the ODL Befriending Service.
NB: During Covid-19 restrictions, no home visits are taking place.
You will:
- Understand the diversity and needs of people aged over 50 from LGBTQ+ communities and be committed to diversity and inclusion
- Be able to actively listen and respond to expressed need
- Be skilled at engaging with individuals and organisations and have excellent communication skills
- Be able to respond quickly to safeguarding needs
- Be able to manage a busy case-load to tight deadlines as part of a dedicated team
This is a 6 month paternity cover from March 2021 with possibility of extension.
Closing date: 5pm Monday 22nd February 2021
Interviews: Tuesday 2nd March 2021 – INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD ON ZOOM.
How to apply:
For more information and to apply please visit the Opening Doors London website.
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Hours: 21 hours per week (working pattern to be agreed)
Salary: £28,000 (pro-rata)
Location: Greenford UB6 (open to some home working)
Closing date: Friday 19th February 2021 9am
First Interviews: Friday 26th February / Monday 1st March
Second interviews: Friday 5th March
Age UK Ealing is a small independent charity providing a wide range of services and support to older people in the London Borough of Ealing.
The Marketing, Communications and Fundraising Manager has a vital role to play in planning and delivering communications to raise the profile of our work in the borough and to help generate the income needed to deliver it. We want to ensure that older people know we are here to help them and that the wider public can support our work.
Reporting to the CEO and working closely with the Head of Fundraising, the post holder will design and deliver a marketing and communications strategy, including focusing on digital marketing, and will write, edit, co-ordinate and publish content across various channels, including our website, social media, print and online marketing materials.
This role will also include delivering the fundraising strategy, including building up donor relationships and corporate partnerships, applying to charitable trusts, supporting the growth of individual giving, and engaging with local groups fundraising on our behalf.
To Apply: Please submit your CV together with a Supporting Statement, no more than 2 sides of A4, explaining why you are suitable for this role. Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a Declaration Form and Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Form.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
This post is offered subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Age UK Ealing strives to be an Equal Opportunities employer.
Age UK Ealing is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of older people and all vulnerable groups within the London Borough of Ealing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hours: 3 days per week (21 hours – Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays)
Salary: £25,000 pro rata (0.6 FTE)
Location: Greenford UB6 (open to some home working)
Closing date: Tuesday 16th February 2021 – 9.00am
Interviews: Tuesday 23rd February 2021
Age UK Ealing is a small independent charity providing a wide range of services and support to older people in the London Borough of Ealing.
The Neighbourly Connectors Coordinator has a vital role to play in helping older people in the London Borough of Ealing in tackling loneliness and isolation and seeks to support older people in building and maintaining independence.
Reporting to the Head of Services and working closely with the Volunteer Coordinator, the Neighbourly Connectors Coordinator will ensure that the delivery of the project meets the required standard, the support needs of the service users, outputs, outcomes, and targets.
To apply please send a supporting statement (max 2 pages of A4) and a copy of your CV. Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a Declaration Form and Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Form.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
This post is offered subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Age UK Ealing strives to be an Equal Opportunities employer.
Age UK Ealing is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of older people and all vulnerable groups within the London Borough of Ealing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.