Join our training team and help us deliver our new and innovative partnership service, Mindful Resilience.

Mindful Resilience is a new and exciting, partnership initiative which will enable professionals working in health and social care networks to engage in sector leading training to raise awareness of the health risks associated with gambling/ gaming harm, digital addiction and unhealthy online behaviour.

We are seeking a candidate who has experience of developing, delivering and evaluating co-produced training programmes for customers within the health or addiction sectors. You will have experience of using services or working with health professionals and be committed to improving health care practice through continuing professional development and training. 

You will be a confident trainer and strong facilitator, ideally with experience of digital and face to face delivery and the ability to take on the administrative functions of the role.

Your passion for learning and development and your commitment to enabling the voice of lived experience to be at the centre of training solutions will help us leverage the changes needed to prevent and address gambling related harms in our communities

Role Requirements

• The Communications & Engagement Adviser is the key day-to-day person responsible for the successful external and internal communication about the Learning from Consortia programme.

• The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic team player, a confident communicator and be flexible and hard working in a programme start-up environment.  They will bring relevant communication experience, be able to support clear planning, delivery and review of programme communication, be adaptable to changes in the programme, and be passionate about communicating learning from consortia programmes.

Role Responsibilities

Communications planning and delivery (80%)

• Ensure that a communication plan and production schedule is developed, monitored, and updated, ensuring all stakeholders are clear on relevant tasks needed and their timelines in relation to overall programme delivery.

• Work with the Programme Lead and Programme Coordinator to coordinate and provide regular updates on the Learning from Consortia programme across different teams

Broader programme work (10%)

• Support quarterly and annual donor performance and progress reports.

• Actively participate in programme planning, risk management, reporting and relevant review processes.

Cross-organisational support (10%) 

• Manage enquiries from Bond members and other stakeholders, providing advice or escalating to other Bond staff as necessary. 

• Support Bond’s communications and events team on the design, planning and delivery of key events, such as the Bond Annual Conference. 

*Please see Job Description for full detail*

At Bond, we are open to discussing the possibility of reduced hours, flexible working, or compressed hours. 

Company + Benefits 

Bond is the UK network for organisation working in international development.  We unite and support a diverse network of over 400 civil society organisations and allies to help eradicate global poverty, inequality and injustice. 

Bond offers a competitive salary and benefits package including:

• Generous Holidays (27 days leave as standard, for all employees. Additional staff privilege days, normally between Christmas and New Year) 
• Staff Development days 
• Interest free season ticket loan 
• 7% pension contributions (staff pay 3.5%) 
• Flexible working hours 

How to apply

To apply for this vacancy, please send a copy of your CV and a short cover letter, outlining why you are the right candidate for this role by midnight on Wednesday 9th December 2019.

Interviews will be held over the 14th December 2020, so please bare this in mind. 

Bond and equal opportunities

Bond values diversity and works to advance equality. We encourage and welcome applicants from all sections of the community. In order to assess and ensure the continued effectiveness of Bond’s Equal Opportunities Policy, all applicants are asked to complete a short questionnaire when applying. 

You are not obliged to answer the questions but the more information you supply the more effectively we can monitor our equal opportunity practices. Completion of all questions is voluntary and failure to answer any question(s) will not affect your application in any way.

The information you supply will be treated in confidence and will not be seen by any member of the selection panel responsible for the appointment. The questionnaire will be detached from your CV and cover letter, stored anonymously and used purely to provide statistics for monitoring purposes.

Do you want to make a positive impact on people’s lives? Our Advice Service exists to improve opportunities and reduce poverty in London. Working primarily with people who identify as Irish, the service works to empower people using a strengths-based approach. We are looking for a compassionate and enthusiastic individual with experience delivering advice on welfare benefits to join our friendly and dedicated team.

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and with partner agencies to achieve the best outcomes for clients, the Advice Officer will provide advice on welfare benefits as well as advocating with third parties. The role requires good knowledge of the benefits system for both working and non-working age people.

Since March 2020 all our advice has been delivered remotely, with advisers working from home until further notice in response to government guidance.

ABOUT THE LIC

The London Irish Centre is the Irish Heart of London. Our Mission is to empower and enrich lives through Irish community and culture.

For over sixty years, we’ve been proud to provide vital frontline welfare services to multi-generational Irish diaspora in London, whilst instilling positive impact within local communities through education, entertainment and cultural awareness; courtesy of our vibrant venue and home: The London Irish Centre. As a charity, we represent all that is celebrated about Ireland: warm, welcoming, inclusive, diverse, unique, and open to every generation. As a venue, we represent heritage and history, but modern innovation. The opportunity to foster friendships for life, advance your business ambitions or be entertained. Our commitment lies in meeting the wants and needs of our shared communities, now and for the future.

The London Irish Centre is a London Living Wage and Equal Opportunities employer.

We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities. We encourage BAME and disabled applicants and value the positive impact that difference has on our teams. We are committed to equality and diversity within our workforce and all opportunities provided by the LIC. Whilst our offices have some barriers to access, we are taking steps to resolve these, and in the meantime continue to encourage interest from applicants who require reasonable adjustments within the workplace.

Mental Health Advisor

• Home Based (with some travel to Head Office required)
• 21 hours per week
• £17,400 per annum pro-rata (FTE £29,000pa)
• 12 months fixed term (initially)

Candidates for the role must be registered as a mental health, health or social care practitioner e.g. UKCP/HCPC/BACP or equivalent.

The Role

To provide telephone based mental health assessment identifying the appropriate support and services for individuals to better manage their mental health. To support other teams with advice and guidance to better support individuals, as and when required.

Key responsibilities

• Provide mental health assessments for individuals seeking support and make diagnostic recommendations for support as required
• Escalate where appropriate any case/situation where an individual is deemed at risk
• Communicate in a professional and sensitive manner clinical and non-clinical advice within the scope of the service, to individuals, Case Managers and external health and or social care professionals
• Maintain appropriate electronic and written documentation including assessment notes and communication records with external parties
• Use relevant systems to accurately record and safely store individual case notes
• Undertake service-related administration tasks including sourcing of appropriate therapists / health professionals, completing new supplier administration and raising purchase order’s
• Provide appropriate advice, information and guidance (within scope of professional practice) utilising a range of digital tools and applications to support clients using Ben’s Mental Health Pathway and stepped care interventions (i.e. self-help, digital, telephone and face to face) 
• Be able to work in a multi-disciplinary team in a flexible responsive and collaborative manner
• Competent in the use of our therapeutic digital platform to provide guided support for individuals who may require this level of support
• Communicate with individuals via telephone, videoconference, email and text
• Support the management of risk associated with self-harm and suicide, working with other internal stakeholders to develop policies and procedures, as well as deliver relevant upskilling for operational service colleagues
• Be able to work flexible hours including evenings
• There may be times when the Mental Health Advisor will be required to support additional duties and / or projects. This will be discussed with the Mental Health Advisor and agreed with their Line Manager, Mental Health Team Leader.

About you

The ideal candidate should be confident in the use of digital health platforms and be able to provide guided support for individuals who may require this level of support. You should be able to easily communicate with individuals via telephone, videoconference, email and text.

You will be happy to work within a small team and have a bright and bubbly personality with a go get them attitude and a passion to make change.  Candidates for the role must be registered as a mental health, health or social care practitioner e.g. UKCP/HCPC/BACP or equivalent.

Benefits

• 33 days holiday including bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Contributory pension scheme – matched at 4%
• Referral scheme
• Life assurance
• Discount on certain car brands

About Ben

Ben is an independent charity and dedicated partner to the automotive industry, providing support for life for its people and their family dependents. Ben is focused on delivering care and support to enable total health & wellbeing through working and later life.

Ben provides free and confidential advice and support focused on the main areas of peoples’ health and wellbeing: financial, physical, mental and social, supporting people at whatever stage of life. Everyone who works, or has worked, in the automotive industry can access Ben's support.

Ben also operates continuing care and support for those in later life, which isn’t dependent on an automotive industry connection, via its care centres as well as independent living for over 65s at its retirement village.

Apply now

If this describes you, then please send your latest CV and covering letter explaining why you are the ideal candidate for this role. If you are ambitious and motivated and want to make a positive difference to people’s lives, get in touch with us.

An exciting new role at Money A+E - Experienced Money Adviser 

Money A+E is a Money Advice & Education Social Enterprise passionate about providing simple and accessible money advice and education to people in need. We believe lives are transformed through a greater understanding of money.

If you are passionate about helping people in the community and if you are excited about working with and helping a small social enterprise grow and have a greater impact in the community, then this role is for you.

The Money Coaches service provides welfare benefits, debt advice & money guidance to people facing financial hardships across London Boroughs. We require an experienced money adviser / case worker with at least two years’ experience to provide:

• One to one specialist advice, casework, advocacy and representation (for vulnerable residents when appropriate)
• To establish relationships with outreach services and community partners

If you are successful with your application, at your interview you will be asked to send evidence of your most recent DBS document and proof that you are legally entitled to live and work in the UK in order that we do not contravene sections 15 to 25 of the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.You will also require proof of your identity and address.

Please note that successful applicants to this post will need to satisfy a DBS check.

Since adopting our global strategy, 100 Million Reasons, our global work to advance children’s rights and equality for girls has had unprecedented impact. We have been transforming our operations at the Global Hub to be the best possible partner for the 8,000+ staff who work in our country offices, and working to become a more agile, efficient and accountable organization.

We have improved our mechanisms for collaboration, transparency and data-gathering and disaggregation. The transformation has increased the number of decisions to be taken close to the point of impact and distributed power more widely throughout the organisation. We have made significant progress towards greater localisation and developing industry-leading equality, diversity and inclusion best practices.

To bring about lasting change, we have to live our values. We are committed not simply to telling the world we are the go to organisation on girls’ rights, but to embedding justice and equality in all that we do.

Will you join us?

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.

We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

The Opportunity

As the Internal Engagement Advisor, you will support the effective internal engagement and coordination for the CEO and Plan International senior leadership team across all parts of Plan International, including by supporting the oversight and delivery of key projects related to the Member account management. You will organise and coordinate CEO outreach and serve as a primary point of contact for stakeholders in their engagement with the CEO.

In this role, you will assist in preparing relevant communications content that is engaging and effective for the CEO to the wider organisation. You will support the CEO with time, priority and logistics management and you will also aid in initiating and maintaining quality-controlled systems for internal information and communication flows to and from the CEO.

The Individual

We are looking to recruit a proactive team player who has strong experience in providing support to upper-level management in an organisation similar to Plan International. You will have demonstrable experience in providing strategic and analytical support to senior management and/or governance bodies and you will also be able to build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

To be successful in this role you will have strong project management and planning skills and you will have the ability to process information quickly and to think outside the box. You will be flexible and work well both independently and collaboratively. You will also have good analytical skills and excellent written and spoken communication skills.

Location: Global Hub (Woking, UK where we are all currently working from home due to Government restrictions) or in most locations where Plan International has a legal entity and you have the pre-existing right to live and work
Type of Role: Permanent
Reports to:
Salary: We will be happy to disclose the salary and applicable benefits to applicants as part of this process, however, please kindly note that this will vary according to the location of the appointed candidate and therefore, it is not possible to include full details here. The salary for an appointed candidate based in the UK will be in the range of £40,000 - £45,000
Closing Date: Wednesday 9 December 2020

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.

We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

You have recent experience in mental health employment support or a related field such as Human Resources, Recruitment, Education or Health and Social Care, and a good understanding of the Recovery and Personalisation agenda. All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Richmond Fellowship as an Employment Advisor.

We’re looking for an Employment Advisor to join our friendly, vibrant team and support the delivery of our Employment Service. We are based within Oxford Health’s NHS IAPT (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies) Service, Healthy Minds in Bucks. Our Employment team supports adults who are experiencing common mental health difficulties, such as anxiety and depression, to either find work, stay in their current job, or return from sick leave.

The successful candidate will support the delivery of our Employment Service. This will see you focus on motivating, supporting and providing person-centred advice and guidance to people receiving support to enable them to move into suitable and sustainable work or to retain their current employment.

As well as a good understanding of people with mental health problems, you will need to have recent experience in mental health or a related field. You should also have knowledge of the Equality Act and basic employment legislation. You will also need to have experience of networking/liaising with local employers, delivering training and the initiative to develop and promote a service.

Excellent motivational, presentation and listening skills are essential too, as is a willingness to travel in the local area and occasionally work outside of office hours. Customer focused, well organised and collaborative in approach, you’re a great administrator too. Indeed, you pride yourself on your word processing skills and ability to keep accurate computer records/use a database. The successful candidate will be expected to have a flexible approach to working to ensure effective service delivery.

So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits? Apply now via our website.

The salary for this post is £22,741 (£20,541 base salary plus £2,200 Outer London weighting per annum).

We are committed to increasing our diversity and we would welcome applications from those with lived experience and/or who are from a BAME background.

It is a mandatory requirement of the application process for this post that candidates submit a CV and Supporting Statement, thus only candidates that provide this, and who meet the essential criteria within the person specification, will be considered for an interview.

The closing date for this post is 9th December 2020 at 11:59pm, however we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised date if sufficient applications are received prior.

This is a rolling recruitment process, candidates will be shortlisted as and when they apply.

Recovery Focus is a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone.

Employment Advisor

Location: Pan London  

Salary: £23,000 per annum

Fixed term 12 months

39 hours

Interview dates will be held on the 23rd and 26th November

Unity Works – Creating Opportunities, Showcasing Talent

Unity Works is a specialist not-for-profit service dedicated to supporting people with a learning disability and autism to gain skills, achieve qualifications and secure jobs, so they can reach their full potential.

About The Role

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to work as part of our Employment Team across London.

You will be working closely with a range of partners including JCP, Employers, and other community providers to provide the best package of support that will enable people with a learning disability and/or autism to enter  into sustainable employment.

You will support individuals around employability, confidence, skills gap filling, job searches, CV writing as well as open doors with employers to maximise work experience and employment opportunities.

About You

We’re looking for proactive and persistent candidates with a commitment to improving the lives of adults with a learning disability, as well as a flexible, innovative and person-centred approach.

The ideal candidate will have an understanding of the needs of people with learning disabilities in relation to securing and keeping employment.

To succeed in this role you will have the energy to engage with people, build productive working relationships and empower people to reach their potential.We offer a range of attractive staff benefits, including generous holiday allowance, childcare vouchers and great development opportunities.

Unity Works is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and support applicants with disabilities.

This role can be based in any CA office. Applicants must have right to work in their selected country, salary will be dependent on the country in which you are based. If you do not have a work permit your application will not be considered. Details of salaries and available countries can be found in the separate document attached.

Depending on the country, this role may be offered on a permanent contract

Please make sure to answer the competency based question listed below in your application

About us

For over 75 years Christian Aid has been providing practical support to meet the social and economic needs of the most vulnerable and marginalised; we have responded to the emergency needs of people and communities displaced by conflict and disasters; exposed and challenged the root causes of poverty and supported the building of local agency. We have done so standing in solidarity with others across the world, alleviating suffering, saving lives and restoring dignity, and building a movement for justice for all. Christian Aid's desire for justice places the rights, needs and hopes of others on a level with our own. We partner with communities, local actors, churches, supporters and donors to tackle inequality in all its forms and to respond to humanitarian needs. Our partnerships focus is on ensuring that affected populations are actively included as agents of their own development.

About the role

The postholder will support all programme teams (development, humanitarian and advocacy) to plan, implement and report on programmes in line with Christian Aid's Quality Standards (along with relevant external standards) and minimum requirements. This role is key to enabling the processes that assess performance against Christian Aid's quality standards and minimum requirements for programme practice. Using the quality standards to identify capacity and performance gaps, the postholder will help ensure all programmes have the capacity and support required to deliver high quality programmes. The role will also be the lead adviser for strategic planning in Christian Aid's International Department.

About You

You will have considerable experience of working internationally, providing programme quality support and guidance, as well as direct experience of programme implementation in line with the CHS. You will have experience of working with local partners and other organisations to promote and strengthen programme quality. You will have strong written skills, being able to produce high quality reports and analysis within short timeframes and you will be methodical in your approach to documentation. You will be experienced in planning, designing and delivering CHS related training programmes and in using digital solutions to provide guidance and support. Whatever your background you'll be able to relate to people at all levels and will be able to represent and promote Christian Aid's Programme Quality work to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and networks.

Further information

This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country where this position is based.

We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

Christian Aid is committed to providing a safe and trusted environment for every person connected to the work we do; and to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour including sexual harassment and exploitation, abuse, and financial misconduct. Any candidate offered a job with Christian Aid is expected to share and demonstrate our values, and adhere to Christian Aid's Safeguarding policy and sign Christian Aid's Code of Conduct.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

Competency question

As part of your application you are asked to demonstrate your suitability by answering the following question:

1. What are the most common barriers to the delivery of high-quality programmes at field level and what solutions are being overlooked? (Max 500 words)

This role can be based in any CA UK/Ireland office. If based in the London office, an additional £4,170 London Allowance will be added to the salary.

Please make sure to answer the competency based question listed below in your application

About us

For over 75 years Christian Aid has been providing practical support to meet the social and economic needs of the most vulnerable and marginalised; we have responded to the emergency needs of people and communities displaced by conflict and disasters; exposed and challenged the root causes of poverty and supported the building of local agency. We have done so standing in solidarity with others across the world, alleviating suffering, saving lives and restoring dignity, and building a movement for justice for all. Christian Aid's desire for justice places the rights, needs and hopes of others on a level with our own. We partner with communities, local actors, churches, supporters and donors to tackle inequality in all its forms and to respond to humanitarian needs. Our partnerships focus is on ensuring that affected populations are actively included as agents of their own development.

About the role

The postholder will support all programme teams (development, humanitarian and advocacy) to plan, implement and report on programmes in line with Christian Aid's Quality Standards (along with relevant external standards) and minimum requirements. This role is key to enabling the processes that assess performance against Christian Aid's quality standards and minimum requirements for programme practice. Using the quality standards to identify capacity and performance gaps, the postholder will help ensure all programmes have the capacity and support required to deliver high quality programmes. The role will also be the lead adviser for strategic planning in Christian Aid's International Department.

About You

You will have considerable experience of working internationally, providing programme quality support and guidance, as well as direct experience of programme implementation in line with the CHS. You will have experience of working with local partners and other organisations to promote and strengthen programme quality. You will have strong written skills, being able to produce high quality reports and analysis within short timeframes and you will be methodical in your approach to documentation. You will be experienced in planning, designing and delivering CHS related training programmes and in using digital solutions to provide guidance and support. Whatever your background you'll be able to relate to people at all levels and will be able to represent and promote Christian Aid's Programme Quality work to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and networks.

Further information

This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country where this position is based.

We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

Christian Aid is committed to providing a safe and trusted environment for every person connected to the work we do; and to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour including sexual harassment and exploitation, abuse, and financial misconduct. Any candidate offered a job with Christian Aid is expected to share and demonstrate our values, and adhere to Christian Aid's Safeguarding policy and sign Christian Aid's Code of Conduct.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

Competency question

As part of your application you are asked to demonstrate your suitability by answering the following question:

1. What are the most common barriers to the delivery of high-quality programmes at field level and what solutions are being overlooked? (Max 500 words)

Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Do you believe in our values; to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaborate, innovate, and take accountability?

Then Advance could be the career choice for you!

We are looking for AN EXPERIENCED IDVA TO JOIN OUR TEAM on a part time basis WORKING AS PART OF THE ANGELOU PARTNERSHIP

Location: Hammersmith, with travel across boroughs to provide targeted support to women as required.

Hours: 21 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

What we do:

Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls who are survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending.  We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community. 

Advance delivers nationally accredited, quality marked services in Hammersmith & Fulham, Westminster and Kensington & Chelsea. We work within a coordinated partnership response to violence against women and girls as part of the Angelou Partnership.  Advance provides independent domestic violence advocacy and support for women, children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse.

The role:

We deliver these services through our teams of skilled professionals and are looking to bring in additional expertise to strengthen the support we provide.  As an experienced IDVA you will work within a dynamic, fast paced, crisis intervention, advocacy and support service to ensure the voices of survivors inform every stage of the process.  Working as part of a team you will make proactive contact and provide high quality advocacy and support which is led by client needs and risk assessment.  Some evening work will be required on a rota system once we return to office-based working.

What you will bring:

• A sound understanding of domestic abuse and its effects on women and children, as well as best practice within the domestic abuse sector.
• Substantial experience working as a domestic abuse advocate including working with complex and multiple needs
• Solid skills in risk management and safety planning, with the ability to remain calm in a crisis. 
• Experience of direct work with female survivors of domestic violence and of working within safeguarding procedures

What we offer:

• 30 days holiday plus public holidays, and a day off for International Women’s Day
• Pension scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Various forms of wellbeing support ranging from meditation to self-journaling
• Organisation wide away days
• The opportunity to work in a flexible, supportive environment with a team of committed, inspiring women and we will support you as you to continue to build your skills and experience and grow your career

Please see the attached job description.

The closing date for applications is 11th December

The interview date for this role is Thursday 17th December.

To apply: Please click on the 'Apply with CharityJob' button to submit your CV with a supporting statement setting out how you meet the criteria for the role and details of your notice period, salary expectations and where you first heard of this vacancy.

Please note that any offer of employment will be made subject to references and confirmation of the right to work in the UK and satisfactory enhanced DBS check

This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. 

Advance is committed to equality and diversity and strongly encourages applications from women with disabilities, from BME backgrounds and the LBT community, and with personal experience of the criminal justice system.

An exciting opportunity for an experienced housing solicitor to join Central and East Northamptonshire Citizens Advice (CENCA), delivering housing advice, advocacy and court representation.

Housing Law Supervisor

£29,500 - £32,000 (negotiable)

Full time, 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Fixed term contract to 30th September 2021 (with possibility of extension)

Responsible to Head of Service

Northampton

About the role

As Housing Law Supervisor, you will be responsible interviewing clients using sensitive listening in order to get to the root of the issues. This is a key role, in which you will be expected to empower clients and provide high quality advice, whilst maintaining the structure of meetings and delivering great customer service.  

About you

We are seeking an individual with a strong passion for housing law and who shares our core values.  As the ideal candidate, you will have:

• 3 year post qualified solicitor certificate
• Met the Legal Aid Agency Supervisor Standard
• Ability to use IT systems and packages, with knowledge of AdvicePro and resources in the provision of advice, record keeping and document production
• Knowledge of the benefits systems including Legal Aid Agency income thresholds

About us

CENCA has a vision for a fair society for all, with lives well lived. A key aspect of this is for people to be able to improve their lives because they know and understand their rights and responsibilities. We deliver Citizens Advice services to over 8,000 people a year in Northants, via 10 projects and services and we are on target to deliver £6million of income gains for our clients in 2020/2021. 

At CENCA, we expect our staff to stand up for equalities, communicate for impact and strive to make a personal difference. 

Benefits

• 25 day’s annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• 5% Employers Contributory Pension Scheme
• Enhanced sickness benefit after one-years’ service
• Flexible working hours to the requirement of the role
• Comprehensive training and Ongoing Development
• Free parking for agreed roles

How to apply

If you are interested in this opportunity and would like to find out more, please visit our website via the Apply button, where you can download a job and application pack.

Please note, CVs will not be accepted.

To arrange an informal telephone discussion about the role, please contact:  Carole Cooper - PA to Chief Officer 

Closing date: Monday 9th November 2020

Shortlisting: Weds 11th November 2020

Online interviews are expected to take place week commencing Monday 16th November 2020.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR (HOUSING FIRST), OPPORTUNITY NOTTINGHAM, FRWK08 £21,150- £22,831, TEMPORARY TILL JUNE 2022, 37 HPW

Opportunity Nottingham is part of the National Fulfilling Lives Programme and is Big Lottery Funded until 2022. In Nottingham City, we deliver our work through a partnership of local agencies, of which Framework is the lead, and we exist to improve the lives of people with multiple and complex needs who may have had poor experiences of engaging with mainstream services. 

Beneficiaries of Opportunity Nottingham need to be experiencing at least three out of the following four complex needs:  homelessness, substance misuse, offending, and mental ill health. 

Housing First is an approach to housing clients with particular challenging housing need, seeking to provide good quality permanent housing to those who have been recurrently homeless and have been unsuccessful in supported accommodation. 

The model is in contrast to the ‘stepped approach’ to the provision of accommodation and grants a permanent tenancy at the outset rather than requiring tenants to succeed in other types of accommodation first. 

The main purpose of the job will be to coordinate intensive, person centered wrap around support for Opportunity Nottingham beneficiaries in Housing First tenancies.

The successful candidate will also work with beneficiaries to create Personal Development Plans and liaise with referring & partner provider agencies. This group of beneficiaries present challenges, therefore the team and its members need to be resilient, creative, flexible, patient, and persistent and, where required, assertive in their approach.

We are looking for a candidate who can demonstrate:

• Experience of working with vulnerable people, particularly those with multiple needs

• Understanding of partnership working with external agencies

• Understanding of the range of services available to vulnerable people

• Understanding of the issues faced by people who are affected by: homelessness, substance misuse, mental ill health, and offending

• Ability to accurately plan and record work with beneficiaries

• Commitment with tolerance and flexibility.

• Excellent communication, liaison and negotiation skills

Opportunity Nottingham has a diverse team and we positively encourage applications from all communities.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

97% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

The Role

DHI is an award-winning charity that challenges social exclusion by supporting people to achieve their potential and contribute to the richness and wellbeing of their community. We are looking for individuals who share our passion for our values of self-direction, stimulation and zest for life and our commitment to our client groups and the local communities we serve.

We are looking for an enthusatic individual to join our Supported Housing Team at DHI in Bath. This is an exciting, varied and rewarding role which involves supporting clients to achievce and maintain abstinence from problematic drug/alcohol use and supporting them to move onto live fulfilling and independent lives. As well as supporting individuals the role also includes aspects of housing management.

You will be joining an experienced and enthusiastic team that work hard to support each other, deliver an exceptional service to clients and meet our contract requirements.

If you’ve got experience of working in housing and share DHI’s values of self-direction, stimulation and zest for life, we’d love to hear from you. DHI also welcomes applications from those with lived experience.

How To Apply

Please use the enclosed Job Description and Person Specification to complete an Application Form and Skills Form and send to HR  before Midday Friday 18th December 2020. Further information available on the DHI website