Bereavement Support Practitioner Jobs
Do you want a job where you can really make a difference?
Do you enjoy working with people?
We currently have an exciting opportunity to join the Carers Information Service as an Advice and Assessment Worker.
The Carers Information Service was established in 1997 and is part of the John Whitgift Foundation. We are a small, friendly team dedicated to providing free advice, information and support to carers in Croydon.
Offering a wide range of services including health and wellbeing activities, carer's assessments, respite care, bereavement support, digital and printed publications, meeting room hire and much more. We are supported by Croydon Council and work closely with colleagues across the borough from the voluntary and community sector, NHS, and local authority.
As an Advice and Assessment Worker your main responsibilities will be to focus on the Carers Assessment Service in line with the John Whitgift Foundation, Croydon Council and Care Act requirements. This will also include giving advice, information and support to adult carers who are looking after a relative, partner, friend or neighbour of someone who needs help due to illness, disability, or old age.
Based in the ground floor drop-in service at the Carers Support Centre, alongside other Advice Workers, you will provide this service via email, telephone, online and face-to-face. The ability to work well in a team is essential!
This role is for 35 hours per week.
As a Croydon Good Employer, we are recognised for ensuring our employees are paid a fair wage, for the support we provide to the local community, and the creation of job opportunities.
All our staff benefit from an attractive remuneration package, including:
- Discounted school fees for staff working at or for Foundation schools.
- Membership of the BUPA health cash plan scheme, which gives financial support towards the cost of optical, dental, and medical costs as well as a free 24 hour Healthy Minds service for all staff
- GP hero service – free easy video and telephone access to a GP
- Membership of a generous money purchase pension scheme for all support staff and the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) for teachers. Both schemes include 3 x salary life assurance cover
- Free access to an employee discount Club, which offers discounted rates on a range of products and services, including gyms, insurance, holidays and travel, fashion and retail
- Season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme and car leasing scheme
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Pete’s Dragons is an award-winning charity which provides post-vention support to those affected by suicide.
As the Charity continues to grow we need to increase the number of Suicide Bereavement Specialists who provide the Charity's post-vention offering at our Plymouth office.
Job Summary
The role of the Suicide Bereavement Specialist is to provide a proactive and timely community-based support to individuals, families, groups and/or communities who have experienced a suicide loss.
The hours for this role are flexible, with 22.5 hours/week being the minimum.
*Please note: Ability to travel is an essential part of this role.
Main duties
Support
Offer a sensitive, compassionate and needs-led service to individuals, families, groups or communities affected or bereaved by suicide.
Offer rapid response (within 48 hours), information and support to individuals, families, groups or communities who have been bereaved by suicide, in their home or other agreed settings, and follow with ongoing practical and emotional support; mainly through non-clinical interventions that promote coping and resilience so our beneficiaries can face and overcome their traumatic bereavement.
Exercise good judgement in assessing each case and establishing the most appropriate steps for ongoing support, signposting or onward referral.
Co-ordinate where necessary, a safeguarding response in line with local practices and services to ensure that an individual is safe and has an organised package of care to ensure they survive their crisis in the most helpful manner for them.
Produce an area-specific suicide bereavement resources pack to include all relevant information on support services and processes following a suicide death.
Develop strong relationships with key agencies and first responders in the area to establish ways to connect bereaved individuals in a timely and helpful manner (e.g. police, emergency services, clergy, child services, coroners, funeral directors).
Contribute to critical incident responses where appropriate and take an active role where possible.
Assist with the early identification of potential suicide connected deaths and liaise with the Pete’s Dragons suicide surveillance team and appropriate stakeholders and relevant agencies, to ensure timely and appropriate coordinated responses.
Undertake collaborative multidisciplinary work to uphold safety and support for the communities of need (e.g. working with school staff, mental health staff, peers, or family members) to ensure they are contained by well-informed communities.
Administration
Work internally with the Senior Management Team, suicide bereavement colleagues, placement counsellors and therapists and in conjunction with external agencies to ensure parity of service across the whole of the County of Devon.
Maintain timely administrative updates on the Pete’s Dragons’ case management system.
Maintain an effective and efficient diary of appointments.
Participate in the implementation and promotion of the Devon Suicide Prevention Implementation Plan and understand how the role of both the Suicide Bereavement Specialist and Pete’s Dragons fits within it.
Contribute to training/awareness raising in suicide bereavement.
Gather and report on all qualitative and quantitative data required in relation to monthly activities and casework.
Adhere to all Pete’s Dragons’ policies and procedures and ensure security and confidentiality of all related data.
Attributes
Willing to take personal responsibility for delivering high quality results.
Flexible in approach and able to work on own initiative with minimum supervision, prioritising time and workload appropriately.
Able to take an active role in community engagement in the main geographical area of operation in awareness and fundraising.
Passionate about promoting and maintaining the ethos of Pete’s Dragons which is rooted in compassion, care and hope.
The closing date for this role is 26th April 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Family Support Worker
Fixed Term Contract – Maternity Cover
£21,000 pa + benefits (including 25 days annual leave, company car and pension)
Southampton Care Team - With travel in and around Southampton including parts Dorset, parts of Hampshire, parts of Wiltshire and the Isle of Wight.
(with travel in and around Southampton including Portsmouth, Bournemouth, Fareham and Eastleigh)
About us:
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of their time together, providing expert practical and emotional support where they need, it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that.
About the role:
We are looking to appoint a Family Support Worker (maternity cover, up to 12 months) to deliver a high-quality family support service as part of our Southampton Care Team.
Reporting to the Family Support Manager working in partnership with health, education and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for providing needs-led emotional, social and practical support to families where a child/young person has a life threatening or terminal illness
Having worked in a stressful and emotional environment you will have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and helping people; and having provided bereavement support to families, you understand processes of grief, loss, and change - and how best to help others deal with its impact.
What we’re looking for:
· An experienced child health, education or social care professional - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have worked in a community environment and those with a recognised qualification in education, health or social care.
· A warm, inclusive approach to achieving goals quickly and correctly.
· Practiced in child protection, information sharing and the rules around data protection - you lead by example, drawing on your own professional experience and working within established guidelines.
· Practical and people-oriented - you will thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and be a confident user of IT (including MSOffice)
· A persuasive and open communicator, you will work collaboratively with your team and volunteers to ensure delivery of a high-quality service and support fundraising colleagues by writing case studies and family updates
· A practical knowledge of diversity issues affecting children, young people, and their families – aware that being responsive to others needs and concerns, is essential.
What we offer:
We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees. If you’d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, please visit our website. More information can also be found in our Candidate Pack.
We also have a fantastic learning and development programme - the Anne Harris skills development programme - in which we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be the best they can be, and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation.
Our Family Support Workers are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months, including but not limited to: Mental Health First Aid, Makaton, counselling skills, and Introduction to Play.
The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs, with all family support workers having a foundation level of skills within their first year.
How to apply:
To apply please visit our website via the link.
Close date 1st March 2023
Interview dates: Interview Dates to be confirmed.
Interviews will take place via Teams or in person with a date to be confirmed. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful.
There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver’s licence to accommodate the team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.
Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.
Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation. Registered Charity No: 1070532
Family Support Manager
Maternity Cover
£26,000 pa + benefits (company car, 25 days annual leave, and pension)
This team covers the North East of England including Northumberland, Newcastle, Gateshead, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Durham, Darlington, Hartlepool, Sunderland, Stockton, Redcar and Cleveland, Middlesbrough.
What we’re looking for:
An experienced child health, education or social care professional - applications will be particularly welcome from those who understand the impact on family dynamics of having a child/young person with a life threatening or terminal illness and those who have worked in bereavement support.
A poised and convincing communicator - you will maintain effective relationships with stakeholders including families, referrers, partners and other statutory, private and voluntary agencies.
Comfortable with a changing environment - you will thrive working at a fast pace and controlling tasks from conception to completion and understand that quickly connecting with people is essential.
A practical knowledge of diversity issues affecting children, young people, and their families – aware that being responsive to others needs and concerns, is essential.
A persuasive, inclusive approach to achieving goals quickly and correctly – with a warm and friendly working style.
Strong networking skills and confident use of MS Office - Educated to A-level with a recognised childcare and management qualification (NVQ4 or equivalent)
What we offer:
· Flexible working hours to balance home and working life
· Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Help@Hand
· Company car for front line care posts
· Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts
· Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes, as well as a recommend a friend recruitment bonus
· Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year
· Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3%
· The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping
· Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth
As part of our learning and development Anne Harris skills development programme, we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be their best and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation.
Our Family Support Teams are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months, including but not limited to: Mental Health First Aid, Makaton, counselling skills, introduction to play.
The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs.
About us:
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that.
How to apply:
Please visit our website and apply online.
Closing date: 12 April 2024
Interviews will take place either online or at our office in Newcastle. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful.
There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver’s licence to accommodate team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.
Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.
Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation. www rainbowtrust org uk Registered Charity No: 1070532
Family Support Worker - London and South East
£21,000 + Company Car (additional benefit of approx. £5K), 5% employers pension contribution and 25 days annual leave.
South Buckinghamshire area and London Boroughs of Brent, Hillingdon, and Harrow
About the role:
We are looking to appoint a Support Worker, with special interest in neo-natal care to deliver a high-quality family support service as part of our London and South East Care Team.
Reporting to the Family Support Manager out of our London and South East Care team base and working in partnership with health, education and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for providing needs-led emotional, social and practical support to families in hospital, at home and other relevant community locations, where a child has a life threatening or terminal illness.
Having worked in a stressful and emotional environment you have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and helping people and you will promote the family’s wellbeing according to agreed outcomes. Having provided bereavement support to families, you understand the processes of grief, loss and change - and how best to help others deal with its impact.
What we’re looking for:
An experienced child health or social care professional - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have worked in a special care baby unit/community environment and those with a recognised qualification in health or social care.
A proactive, warm, inclusive approach to achieving goals with and through people
Practiced in child protection, information sharing and the rules around data protection - you lead by example, and are comfortable initiating processes and taking responsibility for risk
Practical and people-oriented - you will thrive being given the autonomy to deliver results, where every day is different; and be a confident user of IT (including MSOffice)
An enthusiastic, persuasive and influential communicator, you will work collaboratively with your team and volunteers to ensure delivery of a high-quality service, support fundraising colleagues by writing case studies and family updates and support families to assist in fundraising/marketing activities.
A practical knowledge of diversity issues affecting children, young people and their families – aware that being responsive to others needs and concerns, is essential.
What we offer:
We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, this includes:
· Flexible working hours to balance home and working life
· Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Help@Hand
· Company car for front line care posts
· Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts
· Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes, as well as a recommend a friend recruitment bonus
· Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year
· Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3%
· The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping
· Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth
How to apply:
To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online
There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver’s licence to accommodate team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.
Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation.
Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Be extraordinary. Be outstanding. Be a Wellbeing Lead at East Anglian Children’s Hospice (EACH).
Locality Wellbeing Lead
Ref: LWL-Nook-02/11/2023
Salary: £50,952 – £57,349 depending on experience
Location: Hybrid Role - Home/Norwich, NR14 7PX
Level: Care
Hours: Full Time - 37.5 hours per week
Job Type: Permanent
We are looking for a new Wellbeing Lead for our CQC OUTSTANDING rated children’s hospice service at The Nook. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced health/social care professional with a relevant therapeutic qualification.
Every day will be different and offers new challenges as you lead the delivery of high quality psychological support to families who are caring for babies, children and young people with life threatening conditions and those families who are bereaved.
Is this the right opportunity for you?
Do you want to...
- make a real difference, every single day, to the lives of babies, children and young people who access our services?
- lead and manage a multidisciplinary team of practitioners?
- be key to the development and delivery of day to day psychological services?
- work each day in a state of the art environment where you’ll be well supported?
- be encouraged to advance your professional development?
Do you have…
- Experience of working with families and CYP with mental health needs (such as dealing with grief and loss, post-traumatic stress, palliative care or bereavement)
- Strong leadership skills, experience of managing teams & a passion for developing team members
- Experience of providing clinical supervision using a systemic approach
Are you…
- a highly motivated person who thinks going the extra mile at work is the norm?
- looking for an exciting new challenge?
- wanting to be part of an enthusiastic, progressive, forward-thinking and professional team?
Comprehensive range of benefits:
- Free onsite parking & Subsidised meals
- Flexibility of some hybrid working
- Enhanced Annual leave Entitlement - 27 days + 8 UK Bank Holidays
- Additional holiday purchase scheme
- AVIVA pension package – up to 7% Employer Contribution inc Life Assurance
- NHS pension - continuation of if already contributing
- Free Eye Tests & Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
Closing date: 31 March 2024
EACH reserves the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a sufficient number of applications
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
At EACH, we are committed to promoting equality and respecting diversity. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community and from eligible candidates from BAME backgrounds. EACH is also committed to the recruitment and retention of people with disabilities.
EACH is proud to be Investors in People accredited.
This post is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check prior to appointment.
It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group.
EACH has a legal responsibility to ensure that its employees have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Therefore, if you are made an offer of employment, this will be subject to verification that you are eligible to work in the UK before you start work.
No agencies please.
Safeguarding Lead
We have a unique opportunity within a rapidly growing Organisation for an individual with an approachable attitude and a commitment to promoting a positive working environment to support all staff in matters of risk, safeguarding and child protection.
Position: Safeguarding Lead
Location: Liverpool/Hybrid
Hours: Full time 35 hours per week. (Would consider a job share with two people)
Salary: £28,226 to £32,798 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Sunday 21st April 2024 at 23:59pm
Interview date: Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th April 2024
The Role
The Safeguarding Lead will bring their extensive knowledge and experience to this role to offer the highest level of support for LE staff and all of our client groups (including children, young people and adults). There would be a requirement to take lead responsibility for safeguarding and child protection across the Organisation and take part in strategy discussions and inter-agency meetings.
They will advise, train, and support all members of staff on risk, incident, safeguarding, and child protection matters, and liaise with relevant third-party agencies such as the local authority and police.
The role is subject to receiving satisfactory references and a probationary period.
Main areas of responsibility include:
- To act as a source of support, advice, and expertise in managing safeguarding and clinical issues for LE staff.
- To be fully equipped to independently manage clinical risk safely and in line with all LE policies and procedures, in consultation with the member of staff raising a safeguarding concern.
- Coordinate the safe check-in and check-out of all clinical staff scheduled to work during the shift.
- Oversee the management of any risk/safeguarding concerns ensuring that relevant paperwork is completed and signed off within adequate timeframes.
- Support and advise staff to help them feel confident in dealing with risk, safeguarding and child protection matters.
- Support staff during the referral, triage and assessment process
- Liaise with the SMT and the local authority designated officer(s) (LADO) for child protection concerns in cases which concern a staff member
- Act as a point of contact and liaise with relevant 3rd party agencies/professionals on matters of risk, safeguarding and child protection
- Report cases to the police where a crime may have been committed
- Communicate relevant safeguarding issues to the SMT
- Work with the SMT to ensure that LE’s safeguarding and child protection policy is reviewed annually (as a minimum) and that the procedures and implementation are updated and reviewed regularly
- Understand the importance of information sharing, both internally and with safeguarding partners, other agencies and organisations ensuring that accurate records are shared confidentially
About You
You could already be working as part of a safeguarding team and looking for the next step in your career. You might have years of experience working in other sectors and are now looking for a change within a rapidly growing charity.
To succeed in the role of Safeguarding Lead you will have:
- Expert knowledge of legislation and guidance on safeguarding and working with vulnerable adults, children & young people, including knowledge of the responsibilities of other agencies
- Significant experience in managing risk and the policies, procedures, and process maps for escalating risk as appropriate through relevant third-party agencies
- Qualification and/or a minimum of three years’ experience in managing safeguarding in an education, community, health / social care setting
- Three years post-qualification experience working in a helping profession
- Ability to work with conflict and emotionally distressing content.
- Good knowledge and understanding of Trauma Informed Care and Adverse Childhood Experiences
- Experience in managing risk around single and complex trauma
- An understanding of mental health services in the voluntary sector
Benefits include:
- Face-to-face training, induction and warm welcome provided at our headquarters in the North West to meet colleagues and welcome you to the organisation
- Values-driven organisation supporting vulnerable people across England
- Work within a BACP-Accredited Organisation that delivers support recognised by the Support After Suicide Partnership and Public Health England as best practice
- Annual Training and CPD Allowance to support growth and career development
- We support flexible home working practices and you will be supplied with an iPhone and laptop, plus a DSE Assessment during induction to support safe and comfortable home working
- Access to free and confidential counselling provided through LE’s Insurance Provider, to support staff welfare
- Pension contribution at 3%
- Daily informal communications with colleagues via remote platforms
- Annual Christmas celebration with colleagues
To fulfil the role, you must abode within the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
About the Organisation
They are a leading third-sector, mental health organisation, with its headquarters in Knowsley, Merseyside. The organisation specialises in delivering therapy and support services to children, young people and adults presenting with bereavement and traumatic loss, occupational health counselling and suicide postvention support services.
Holding a full BACP Service Accreditation for its adult and CYP services (the first organisation to achieve BACP accreditation in Merseyside in 2004) the organisation is continuing to grow and now offers services in Merseyside, Cheshire, Lincolnshire, Essex, South Yorkshire, Coventry and Warwickshire, Kent & Medway, Thames Valley, Hampshire & the IOW and Lancashire.
You may also have experience in areas such as Compliance and Governance, Safeguarding, Child Safeguarding, Adult Safeguarding, Safeguarding Practitioner, Designated Safeguarding Lead, Team Manager – Safeguarding, Head of Safeguarding, Safeguarding Officer, Safeguarding & Welfare Manager, Safeguarding Quality Assurance Manager, Social Work Senior Manager, etc.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Want to make a difference to Local Lives?
We are an independent local charity based in Bosham, Chichester offering a wide range of services to support our patients, and their loved ones, who are living with a life limiting or terminal illness.
The work we do makes a real difference to the lives of local people and we support over 330 patients at any one time between our In Patient Unit and Community teams.
Why join us as Philanthropy Manager?
We’re a friendly, inspiring and supportive team, committed to our vision to provide high quality end of life and palliative care.
We value diversity and are committed to being a place where people feel their differences are recognised and welcomed, and their needs are heard and respected.
Creating an inclusive workplace is a core part of our aim to ensure St Wilfrid’s is a great place to work and a compassionate and caring place to be.
Being a Philanthropy Manager at St Wilfrid’s
Are you a natural leader and excellent communicator who wants to join an enthusiastic, friendly and ambitious team of fundraisers, in a much loved charity making a difference to local people’s lives?
St Wilfrid’s Hospice is looking for a motivated Philanthropy Manager to lead the development and growth of the charity’s Major Donor and Trust and Foundation strategies.
You will work alongside the Head of Fundraising and the Director of Income Generation implementing innovative stewardship programmes and securing high value income, maximising Major Gifts to achieve the charities fundraising targets.
You will take on a rewarding and satisfying position and join an innovative and ambitious team, open to new ideas and challenges.
This role will give the ideal candidate the opportunity to really make their mark.
Qualifications and Experience
- Institute of Fundraising Level 7, or qualified to the same level by experience (Essential)
- Right to work in the UK
What we offer you
All Hospice employees are offered the following benefits:
- Annual Leave – Our generous holiday entitlement starts at 27 days per year plus bank holidays and increases with service
- Healthcare – Access to a contributory health plan for you and family members, covering a range of benefits including eyecare and physiotherapy
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – Access to free and confidential Virtual GP Advice, Counselling and Legal Support
- Continuation of existing NHS Pension Scheme Membership – And recognition of reckonable service for certain benefits
- Generous Pension – With 7.5% employer contribution for staff not in the NHS pension scheme
- Life Assurance Scheme – Should the worst happen while you’re working with us, your loved ones will receive a lump sum payment equal to two times your salary (or the NHS Life Assurance Scheme if applicable)
- Free on site parking – At our beautiful, purpose built Hospice in Bosham
- Subsidised food – Our catering staff provide a range of high quality meals at low prices for all staff members when on site at the Hospice
- Staff discount – In all our community charity shops and eligibility for the Blue Light Card discount scheme
Interview dates: w/c 8th April 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Closing Date: 1st April 2024
Stage 1 Online Interviews – 12th and 15th April 2024
Stage 2 Face to Face Interviews – 30th April 2024
Location: Erdington and Selly Park
Hours: Full-time
Duration: Permanent
Salary: Circa £80,000 per year, depending on experience
DBS: A Basic level DBS check, a Probate and a Companies House Check will be required.
"Happy to talk about flexible working."
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior, qualified finance professional with extensive demonstrable experience in charity accounting (or similar) to join a value driven organisation who wants to support more people who require specialist palliative and end of life care.
Reporting directly to the CEO, you will be a highly competent, diligent, and compassionate individual with prior expertise in a senior finance position in either the charity sector, the NHS or similar organisation. Having strong values, you will be comfortable living and demonstrating our values of Kindness, Respect, Positivity, Togetherness, Openness, and Innovation.
You will lead the Finance Team, managing all accounting and financial activities within the charity, and ensuring ongoing financial viability. You will be a confident people manager with a proven ability to provide inspirational leadership and to contribute to the daily running and future strategic direction of the charity as a member of the Executive Leadership Team.
The role will have a shared corporate responsibility for leadership, strategic planning and financial management and will be involved in liaising with and influencing external stakeholders as required.
The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with current membership of a recognised accountancy body, and will be educated to degree-level, or possess equivalent financial qualifications.
You will have extensive management experience, including substantial participation at Board level, and will be experienced in business planning and budget setting at a senior level. You will be competent in developing and implementing financial strategy and will possess a sound knowledge of understanding of accounting and taxation.
Please review the Further Particulars for the role, and the full job description.
If this sounds like the role for you, we’d love to receive your application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join Our Team: Become a Volunteer Organiser at Southwark Irish Pensioners Project!
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of elderly individuals? Do you thrive in roles where your daily activities significantly impact others, fostering happiness and independence? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you at the Southwark Irish Pensioners Project.
We're looking for an energetic, friendly, and empathetic individual to fill our Volunteer Organiser role, a position that's all about connecting, supporting, and uplifting the lives of our community members. This is your chance to be part of a team that goes the extra mile to ensure our pensioners lead a joyous and dignified retirement.
Key Highlights:
- Make an Impact: Help our elderly community members stay socially connected, combat loneliness, and enhance their well-being.
- People-Focused: Engage with a diverse group, matching volunteers to activities and individuals, ensuring meaningful interactions and support.
- Creative & Fulfilling Work: Organise a variety of volunteer focused reward and recognition activities, ensuring our clients benefit from motivated volunteers.
- Supportive Environment: Join a dedicated team, driven by core values that put our service users at the heart of everything we do.
- Diverse Responsibilities: From marketing our mission to maintaining crucial relationships, your role will be dynamic and integral to our success.
We Offer:
- A part-time position (21 hours/week – 3 weekdays) with a competitive salary.
- An engaging, respectful, and supportive workplace.
- The chance to be part of a meaningful mission, helping Irish pensioners enjoy a happier, more independent life.
If you have a knack for team motivation, excellent organisation skills, a personable manner, and a strong affinity with our values, we would love to hear from you. Your role in facilitating connections and joy for our elderly community will be invaluable.
Apply Now: Be part of a team that makes a real difference. Join us in our journey to bring joy, companionship, and independence to the lives of the elderly Irish people in South London.
Complete the attached Application Form and email it to the Volunteer Programme Manager - details in form.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.