The role:

We know that high-quality patient engagement helps to ensure that our work and the research we fund meets the needs of patients and their families living with Crohn’s and Colitis.

We are recruiting a Health Service Development Co-ordinator who will play a pivotal role in our directorate as we expand our current patient engagement activity.  The role is to provide efficient administrative and operational back up to key stakeholder meetings and events in the Health Service Development Team and provide support to develop and co-ordinate patient engagement work.

You will act as the first point of contact for general correspondence or queries to the Health Service Development Team, provide administrative support to the Director and Health Service Development Meetings, organise internal and external meetings or telephone conferences and provide administrative support for patient engagement activities and operational back up to the Patient Engagement Team.

This is a truly exciting time in the team as we look to expand and develop our services and the Patient Engagement team will play a vital role in making this a reality.

Our office is informal, open plan and designed to create a vibrant and productive workspacefor all our staff. Less than a 30-minute train ride from London King’s Cross and with easy access by car, cycle or bus. Free car parking.

About you:

You'll be an enthusiastic, organized person with a practical problem-solving approach and a positive attitude. You will have strong interpersonal and communications skills and be confident with business IT tools (cloud-based, Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.) with an understanding of data protection. You’ll enjoy variety, working with people and an interest in healthcare and improving services for patients.

If you like the sound of our role, please get in touch.

Key Responsibilities:

Act as the first point of contact for general correspondence or queries to the Health Service Development Team and IBDUK team and facilitating effective responses by:

• Handling incoming mail and correspondence coming into 2 mailboxes; answering standard queries (by letter or email) or referring on as appropriate.

Provide administrative support to the Director and Health Service Development (HSD) Meetings by:

• Assisting with the preparation of reports, newsletters and presentations, taking minutes and producing action points as agreed using appropriate Office packages (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Booking meeting rooms, travel and accommodation for Director as requested.

Organising internal and external high team stakeholders’ meetings with NHSE, IBDUK, Welsh and Scottish government, telephone conferences or digital events held by the Director and other members of the HSD Team by:

• Communicating effectively with a wide range of specialists such as government ministers, professional bodies, politicians, senior health care professionals and patient advocates to confirm dates, venues and availability of invitees.
• Identifying and booking venues or meeting rooms, refreshments, equipment etc.
• Circulating relevant papers/correspondence.
• Develop effective website administration and marketing skills and input updates onto the IBD UKand the Health Service Development pages of the Crohn’s and Colitis UK website.
• Collating/preparing materials and arranging for these to be couriered to external venues.
• Attending external events to provide administrative or general support.
• Taking minutes and producing reports from stakeholder meetings or action points as required.

Developing systematic, logical coordination and reporting of Health Service Development Team contacts and insights from key stakeholders, bodies and health service development operational back up to team colleagues:

• Inputting and maintaining data, contacts and circulation lists on the One CRM database.
• Processing applications for patient voices applying consistent assessment criteria and, in accordance with good practice guidelines.
• Facilitating the review process for the Patient Voices Network.
• Assisting with the preparation of reports and presentations, such as the telephone research survey of Patient Panels across the UK; evaluations of interviews and focus groups with IBDUK professional bodies from transcriptions or notes.
• Assuring adherence to Data Protection processes across all areas of work and advising team members of potential risks.

Provide administrative support for patient engagement activities and operational back up to the Patient Engagement Team, including:

• being first point of contact for queries from patients or healthcare professionals, including:
  • Monitoring, responding to and escalating emails in the patient engagement inbox
  • Dealing with phone calls to the Patient Engagement number
  • Sending out standard information to patients (e.g. when they sign up or take part in an event) or in response to general enquiries
• Collating information on patients, Patient Panels and Healthcare Professionals, ensuring this is up to date, accurate and stored in the CRM.
• Supporting regular communication with Patient Voices Network, Patient Panels and Healthcare Professionals to update and maintain relationships.
• Developing engaging marketing materials, articles, newsletters.
• Liaising with Marketing and Comms team to post opportunities for patient engagement and updates of our work.
• Supporting event organisations and meeting administration. 

Are you an experienced administrator with excellent customer service skills and the ability to multi-task?

We are recruiting for a Retail Administration Assistant to work in our Head office team providing full administrative support to our 41 Charity Shops and our online retail avenues.

Dogs Trust is the largest dog welfare charity in the UK with a nationwide network of rehoming centres and charity shops. Last year, Dogs Trust centres cared for over 15,000 dogs; we never put a healthy dog down.

Working within the Retail team, the successful candidate will be an experienced administrator with good time management and the ability to prioritise effectively. 

You will have good written and verbal communication skills, and a working knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button.  Our application process requires you to submit a CV and cover letter explaining your interest and suitability for the role.

Do you want to make a difference in your community? Are you full of ideas and creativity? Can you motivate others?  If so, you may be the right person to lead an exciting new service. 

Reconnections is a pilot led by Independent Age in Guildford and Waverley, supporting people to reduce their feelings of loneliness and reconnect to life. The service works with over 65’s for an average of six months, building their confidence, resilience and social networks.

As Service Manager you will be leading the successful setup and delivery of this new service, working alongside a small local team of staff and volunteers that you will recruit and manage, and liaising closely with project partners and local stakeholders.

If you have experience of providing services or supporting people with complex and varied support needs, and of managing remote as well as office-based staff or volunteers, we’d love to hear from you.

Jewish Care is attempting to change the way our services for people in community centres are presented. An increasing sophisticated, mobile and diverse community has developed different expectations of their lifestyle as they get older. It is apparent that our community programme provide less care and our staff need to be more involved in the development and delivery of programmes and activities both within the campus and externally. This role forms a part of the strategy to redefine our work in this area in line with the vision for the Michael Sobell Jewish Community Centre.

The main purpose of the role is to maximise members' independence, dignity and choice through the provision of the activity programme, use of transport and providing person centred care. The list of principal accountabilities/responsibilities below is not exclusive.

You will;

* Assist and support the Day Services Wellbeing Coordinator, and the Centre Manager to plan and deliver recreation and leisure activities within the centre, and externally within the community including new ground breaking initiatives to agreed standards to increase attendance and engagement
* Run and evaluate weekly Dynamics reports regarding members wellbeing
* Manage attendance list and update Community Centre manager of any changes in the members lives
* Manage the volunteer who manages attendance list and help him with the communication to the families about unattended members
* Support and deputise in all aspects of the coordination and delivery of the Meals on Wheels service,when the coordinator is on leave and to up date members of this service when is needed
* Support the manager with line management duties of support workers
* Get to know the members and their changing needs
* Work in partnership with local stakeholders in identifying the needs of the community by providing programmes/activities and to work towards a collective vision
* Enable people at all stages of their lives to feel that they are valued members of their Jewish community (however they identify themselves as Jewish)
* Provide support to volunteers and designated sessional workers involved in the activities to agreed standards and to ensure volunteers are valued and encourage teamwork
* Develop day service programmes for the community that influence people's approach to their own and others ageing, in an informed and person-centred way by taking account of the recommendations in the Jewish Care paper, An Agenda for Ageing Well
* Plan, monitor and organise the quality and diversity of the recreation, art, IT and leisure activities to agreed standards to enable us to review activities and evaluate
* Manage all aspects of the transport and database systems in conjunction with the Day Services Wellbeing Coordinator and administration team
* Work one Sunday a Month providing a Sunday Social to service users (lieu time will be given)
* Drive for the centre in all aspects of the core services and outreach services provided by the centre
* Provide support to service users in line with Jewish Care policies and procedures and the General Social Care Council's Code of Practice for social care workers
* Ensure the activities are delivered within a Jewish context to meet the requirements of our service users across the religious spectrum
* Work alongside volunteers delivering recreational and leisure activities to agreed standards to ensure volunteers are valued and encourage teamwork
* Encourage current and future users to develop and achieve their interests by providing an ageing well approach to ensure that users are involved in the centre
* Enable people at all stages of their lives to feel that they are valued members of their Jewish community (however they identify themselves as Jewish)
* Promote and provide a creative and dynamic range of activities that successfully integrates users into the social life of the services provided to agreed standards to increase attendance and engagement
* Build relationships with lay and professional leaders within the local Synagogues, and through area resource meetings to engage them with the work in the day centre and how we together can benefit the older community

You will need;

* NVQ level 3 or above in Social Care (preferred
* Current driving license with D1 category (essential)
* Experience of working in the field of activity/event organising
* Experience of activity planning and coordination
* Experience of administration and evaluation of recreational and leisure programmes Experience of working with older people

This post can be full time at 36.25 hours per week or part time for 30 hours per week.

The fill time actual salary based on 36.25 hours per week is £20,112 per annum.

The part time actual salary based on 30 hours per week is £16,644 per annum

You will be expected to work 1 Sunday a month, and you will need to hold a catergory D1 Drivers Licence or passed your driving test before 1997.

Join our award-winning Youth Empowerment team at the pioneering Cambridge House charity. 

The Youth Empowerment Coordinator will provide long-term, holistic support to at-risk 16-21-year olds living in Southwark and surrounding boroughs.

Through the delivery of weekly group workshops, personal mentoring, liaising and referring to specialist services, providing employment and life skills support, and facilitating trips and events, the Youth Empowerment Coordinator will help young people to find out what they want in life, overcome barriers, and support them to achieve their goals.

You will need to be confident working one-to-one with young people as well as delivering group workshops and activities over a range of topics. Using your initiative, you will be able to engage participants, adapt to their individual support needs and nurture their development, health and wellbeing.

Strong organisational skills are required in this multifaceted role and the post-holder must be reliable and patient, with the ability to build trust and establish positive working relationships.

Working as part of a newly expanding team, your contribution will be pivotal to the ongoing evaluation and development of the project.

Our ideal candidate will have previous relevant experience (in a paid or voluntary capacity) and:

• Be positive, enthusiastic and friendly
• Be self-motivated
• Share our commitment to our vision of a society without poverty where all people are valued, treated equally and lead fulfilling and productive lives

As an organisation we are particularly keen to ensure that our staff reflect the diverse nature of the community in which we work.

We value diversity and warmly welcome applications from disabled people, the LGBTQ+ communities and people from ethnic minority backgrounds.

We are a Disability Confident employer and will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by person specification.

To apply, email your CV and cover letter (see Recruitment Pack attached)

Penrose is looking for a talented and passionate individual to coordinate and deliver a comprehensive programme of activities supporting people with personality disorders to resettle in the community and lead happy, healthy lives, free from crime. A critical component of a new pan-London service, this role will be the designated lead for partnering with local agencies and support services, and ensuring that each site is able to offer a fulfilling range of meaningful interventions and that our residents are involved in all stages of the process.

The Collaboration and Activities Coordinator will also be the lead for ensuring a smooth transition from our supported accommodation into independent living, by ensuring that every resident is equipped with tools and a package of local support services at the point of move-on.

As part of the Offender Personality Disorder (OPD) pathway, Penrose will provide supported accommodation for 12 men and 4 women across three residential sites in Lambeth, Lewisham and Redbridge. Working in partnership with NHS England and HMPPS and receiving referrals from the National Probation Service, we will support men and women in the pathway being released from prison, secure healthcare settings or moving on from Approved Premises. Our 24-hour service will provide far more than a roof over people’s heads; it will offer a base for a range of 1-1 and group interventions, delivered by our teams and by external partners, that will equip residents with the skills and confidence to move-on safely into independent living.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference supporting some of the most complex people in the criminal justice system and helping make communities safer. We are looking for an experienced individual with the motivation and commitment to coordinate, design and facilitate a suite of activities supporting residents within an enabling environment.

Main Duties:

· Designing, coordinating and facilitating a programme of activities and interventions for OPD residents across 3 sites

· Liaising with local and pan-London partner agencies to ensure each site offers a holistic package of interventions

· Provide transitional support for each resident as they move on into independent accommodation, equipping them with tools and a package of local support contacts

· To deliver training to staff (and residents as appropriate) to enable and empower them to deliver activities as required

· To be creative in involving the service users and ensuring they remain at the centre of the discussion and make choices and decisions.

· To work with the team of Engagement workers and support service users to achieve their goals, in line with their support plan.

· To liaise with external professionals, e.g. GP’s, probation officer, Care Coordinators etc.

· Ensure timely information sharing with Offender Managers and other key stakeholders to support robust risk management and positive resettlement outcomes

· Facilitate and or support group sessions

· Provide / arrange for various advice, advocacy and or information to service users in relation to physical health matters, substance misuse welfare benefits, education, employment and training, life skills and any other identified support needs.

· To positively respond to service users who may need assistance, seeking the support of the appropriate manager if necessary, in emergencies.

· Assist the staff team in managing security and safety, health & safety, maintenance, rent/charges collection, arrears and void control.

· Assist service users with arrangements for moving into the property, ensuring benefits are applied for, utilities connected, maintenance problems resolved, and that the property is properly furnished.

· To undertake administrative tasks as part of regular duties ensuring that these are completed accurately and in a timely manner.

· Ensure Service Users receive a high quality and responsive service.

· Promote and encourage best practice in HSE.

Excellent communication skills and being able to develop strong working relationships will also be crucial to this role. You will have a passion for working with people with experience of the criminal justice system and/or with other marginalised groups, and a belief that everyone can turn their life around regardless of past or present circumstances.

You will have an ability to build rapport, motivate and inspire, and a keen eye for detail.

To apply we require your CV along with Supporting Statement (no more than 2 sides of A4) detailing how your knowledge and experience meets the requirements of the job description (this can be found on the attached Job Description) or completion of an application form. Please then send by the closing date.

Why work for us?

• Excellent core and on-going training aligned with personal development plan
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Medi-cash which includes the following:
• Discount gym membership
• Routine eye tests, glasses and contact lenses
• Dental treatment via NHS or Private
• Physiotherapy, Indian Head Massage and a range of other therapies
• 25 days holiday increasing to 26 days after 2 years and increasing 1 day per year up to 30 days annual leave
• Life Assurance

We are Bloodwise (Becoming Blood Cancer UK on 31 March), and we want to change the world for all blood cancer patients. Every year we stop more people dying of blood cancer and our researchers are even working to stop people developing blood cancer in the first place. 

We are looking for a highly organised communications professional to join the team as Communications Coordinator.

You will be responsible for ensuring our communications are coordinated and planned to maximise their effectiveness in helping people affected by blood cancer.

If you are an articulate communicator who is able to effectively co-ordinate crossorganisational communications activity, then this could be the role for you.

This is an exciting opportunity to utilise your transferable skills and experience within the charity sector and make a difference to the lives of people affected by blood cancer.

The closing date for this exciting opportunity is:

9am on Monday 16 March 2020

Please note that all applications will be reviewed on receipt and if we appoint a successful canddidate we may bring forward the closing date of this role at our discretion

Side by Side Coordinator

Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity. We provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.

Position: Side by Side Coordinator
Location: Bexley & Bromley, London
Contract type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 35 per week
Salary: £22,367 to £23,270 depending on skills and experience, plus London Allowance of £3,600

Closing date: 6 March 2020
Interview date: TBC

About the role:

We can offer you a stimulating and challenging career as part of our local teams based in London borough of Bexley. Our staff and volunteers deliver a range of services to people affected by dementia and their families supported by local management.

The Side by Side Coordinator has responsibility for the management, coordination, administration and successful delivery of the Side by Side service.

The Side by Side service is a new, innovative service that uses a volunteer model to enable people with dementia to retain hobbies and interests or to take up new ones and get out and about, making them feel part of their community and encouraging access to everyday places and universal services. Through access to such services, Side by Side will look to build networks of community support that stretch beyond the formal, one to one volunteer support arranged through the service.

About you:

You will possess an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent and have a good understanding of the needs of people with dementia and their carers. Able to actively promote the Side by Side service using a range of methods and with the support of the central Services Marketing Team in order to recruit volunteers, attract service users and to continually develop opportunities to expand the service.

Able to consider how volunteers can support all elements of service delivery and recruit/develop roles accordingly. To lead and inspire all volunteers involved in the service.

You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Social Care, Dementia, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Social Worker, Community Care, Not For Profit, Healthcare Assistant, Care Worker, Vulnerable People, Voluntary Sector, Care Assistant, Volunteering Officer, Volunteer Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Volunteer Recruitment, etc.

Outreach Services Programme Coordinator

Do you wish you had a job that brings people together and improves their lives? Are you a creative organiser who'd like to have a positive impact on the community. Jewish Care is looking for a new Outreach Services Programme Coordinator who can put his or her talents into running our community-based services in the North-West London Community Hub. The role is based in Golders Green (36.25 hours a week) and offers a salary of £30,000 per annum along with sustained career development and staff benefits. Our company genuinely cares about its employees and their success, so you'll be encouraged to develop your leadership and management skills in a way that enables you run these essential services efficiently and effectively.

What you'll be doing:

- You will be responsible for the development and day-to-day operational running of the community centre's evening and weekend services aimed at reducing social isolation and encouraging people to live well.

- You will work alongside relevant colleagues to develop and run Supportive Communities, Community Dementia Projects, Befriending and Telephone Befriending.

- You will manage the wellbeing, development and performance of Outreach staff and volunteers.

- You will liaise with internal and external colleagues to ensure that the physical environment and catering services are safe and well run.

- You will assist with relevant staff and volunteers to ensure that new services and programming are implemented and managed in line with agreed standards and KPIs.

- You will collaborate with Community Development and Community Engagement colleagues to develop new services in association with partner agencies.

- You will work closely with the Centre Coordinator to develop and run Support Services for members such as hospital/GP assistance, help with shopping and other supported tasks.

About you:

- You are educated to degree level or have equivalent experience in social care, social work, community work or dementia.

- You have extensive experience in an Outreach role, working with older and/or disabled people and people living with dementia, either in a personal or professional capacity.

- You are a people-person who has strong experience in people-management and enjoy collaborating with others.

- You are confident in your knowledge of relevant legislation, DOLS and adult safeguarding practice, and knowledge of the Jewish community is a bonus!

- You have exceptional customer service skills along with high levels of creativity and resourcefulness

- You possess the ability to work within tight deadlines and budgets due to your strong administrative, organisational and managerial skills.

Why you'll love working with us

No matter how old or young you are, if you want to make a difference where it's needed most, see what we have to offer. On top of providing some of the most competitive rates of pay in the care industry, we give some excellent benefits including: 4% employer contribution pension, training, free meals, childcare vouchers, eye tests, employee referral bonus, and a generous mileage allowance for work - the list goes on!

We are a team of many different backgrounds and cultures

Jewish Care is the leading health and social care charity serving the Jewish community in the UK. Though our clients are all of a similar religious tradition, our staff represent diverse cultures and faiths, bringing their own unique perspectives and individuality to their roles.

For further information and a full job description or an informal discussion on this exciting opportunity please email our recruitment team recruitment3 @ jcare . org

Benefits

Jewish Care offers excellent benefits and training to all staff. Benefits include, free meals, 20 day's annual leave, Jewish Care Pension scheme, various discounts, Loans and mileage reimbursement, ride to work scheme, eye tests, employee referral bonus and more.

About

Jewish Care is a leading communal organisation. We are the largest health and social care charity for the Jewish community in the UK, caring for nearly 7,000 people every week. Approximately 1500 staff from multi-cultural backgrounds together with 3,000 volunteers help to maintain their service. It provides a wide range of services to help meet the community's physical, social and emotional needs, both directly and in partnership with other organisations. We care & support many people including; older people with dementia, disabilities, mental health needs and Holocaust survivors and many more.

We aim to make a positive impact on the lives of Jewish people by creating excellent social care that enhances well-being and inspires them to stay connected to their community. The organisation is committed to finding innovative solutions tailored to the people who use their services.

We are a proud to be multi award winning organisation. Prestigious awards and accolades they have received include; The Skills for Care Be

With specific responsibility for leading the continuous improvement of our Care and Bereavement Services, the Head of Hospice services will provide high quality dynamic and inspiring leadership to our teams, and as part of the Senior Team will work to ensure we deliver our strategic aims, specifically ‘We Provide Exceptional Care and Support’.

As Head of Hospice Services you will:

• Provide effective leadership to the Care and Bereavement teams at KEMP Hospice, to enable the provision and maintenance of the highest standards of care and support, embedding an ethos of quality improvement
• On behalf of KEMP Hospice, to hold the positions of CQC Registered Manager, Accountable Officer for Controlled Drugs and Caldicott Guardian.
• As part of our Senior Team, you will provide visible professional and consultative leadership across the organisation, and in particular for the Care and Bereavement teams, to ensure a positive and supporting culture
• Be focused on quality of care and the improvement of the outcomes and experiences of our patients and clients
• Represent KEMP and network at local and regional level, positively promoting and sharing our best practice and ensuring that we are involved and up to date with all relevant health and social care developments
• Efficiently and effectively manage resources and clinical budget
• Develop and build the professional workforce in line with service needs
• Ensure compliance with registering bodies, including Care Quality Commission in the role of Registered Manager and other lead roles as set out in this job description
• Develop, implement and evaluate innovative models of care delivery to meet the changing needs of the people who use our services
• Work alongside your colleagues in our Senior Team to ensure we achieve our strategic aims
• Promote and support evidence-based practice and actively encourage research initiatives within KEMP and externally

Jewish Care is attempting to change the way our services for people in community centres are presented. An increasing sophisticated, mobile and diverse community has developed different expectations of their lifestyle as they get older. It is apparent that our community programme provide less care and our staff need to be more involved in the development and delivery of programmes and activities both within the campus and externally. This role forms a part of the strategy to redefine our work in this area in line with the vision for the Michael Sobell Jewish Community Centre.

The main purpose of the role is to maximise members' independence, dignity and choice through the provision of the activity programme, use of transport and providing person centred care. The list of principal accountabilities/responsibilities below is not exclusive.

You will;

* Assist and support the Day Services Wellbeing Coordinator, and the Centre Manager to plan and deliver recreation and leisure activities within the centre, and externally within the community including new ground breaking initiatives to agreed standards to increase attendance and engagement
* Run and evaluate weekly Dynamics reports regarding members wellbeing
* Manage attendance list and update Community Centre manager of any changes in the members lives
* Manage the volunteer who manages attendance list and help him with the communication to the families about unattended members
* Support and deputise in all aspects of the coordination and delivery of the Meals on Wheels service,when the coordinator is on leave and to up date members of this service when is needed
* Support the manager with line management duties of support workers
* Get to know the members and their changing needs
* Work in partnership with local stakeholders in identifying the needs of the community by providing programmes/activities and to work towards a collective vision
* Enable people at all stages of their lives to feel that they are valued members of their Jewish community (however they identify themselves as Jewish)
* Provide support to volunteers and designated sessional workers involved in the activities to agreed standards and to ensure volunteers are valued and encourage teamwork
* Develop day service programmes for the community that influence people's approach to their own and others ageing, in an informed and person-centred way by taking account of the recommendations in the Jewish Care paper, An Agenda for Ageing Well
* Plan, monitor and organise the quality and diversity of the recreation, art, IT and leisure activities to agreed standards to enable us to review activities and evaluate
* Manage all aspects of the transport and database systems in conjunction with the Day Services Wellbeing Coordinator and administration team
* Work one Sunday a Month providing a Sunday Social to service users (lieu time will be given)
* Drive for the centre in all aspects of the core services and outreach services provided by the centre
* Provide support to service users in line with Jewish Care policies and procedures and the General Social Care Council's Code of Practice for social care workers
* Ensure the activities are delivered within a Jewish context to meet the requirements of our service users across the religious spectrum
* Work alongside volunteers delivering recreational and leisure activities to agreed standards to ensure volunteers are valued and encourage teamwork
* Encourage current and future users to develop and achieve their interests by providing an ageing well approach to ensure that users are involved in the centre
* Enable people at all stages of their lives to feel that they are valued members of their Jewish community (however they identify themselves as Jewish)
* Promote and provide a creative and dynamic range of activities that successfully integrates users into the social life of the services provided to agreed standards to increase attendance and engagement
* Build relationships with lay and professional leaders within the local Synagogues, and through area resource meetings to engage them with the work in the day centre and how we together can benefit the older community

You will need;

* NVQ level 3 or above in Social Care (preferred
* Current driving license with D1 category (essential)
* Experience of working in the field of activity/event organising
* Experience of activity planning and coordination
* Experience of administration and evaluation of recreational and leisure programmes Experience of working with older people

This post is for 30 hours per week @ £9.89 per hour (£15,470 per annum) you will be expected to work 1 Sunday a month, and you will need to hold a catergory D1 Drivers Licence or passed your driving test before 1997.

Benefits

Jewish Care offers excellent benefits and training to all staff. Benefits include, free meals, 20 day's annual leave, Jewish Care Pension scheme, various discounts, L

The role will be to continue to develop and manage a person centred city-wide Care and Domestic Support service providing high quality care to people across Birmingham within the community including sheltered housing schemes. To ensure vulnerable people receive the a high level of care and support subject to their needs and preferences and in line with CQC regulatory requirements.

To liaise with commissioners, organisations and individuals to develop and promote the Service, working to achieve ongoing growth in clients and service hours.

To manage the existing services and to develop and expand the service by liaising with statutory and community organisations throughout Birmingham and surrounding areas.

To manage staff in line with organisational policies and procedures on an ongoing basis.

To manage the recruitment of new staff.

To undertake assessments of need and risk within the homes of all clients, and arrange client contracts and subsequent services based upon an agreed client service plan.

To manage, coordinate and cover on a rota basis, a 24hour on call system for staff and clients.

Do you have:

• Sound care and management experience
• Good understanding of the care needs for older adults
• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent communication and IT skills
• Wanting to progress and develop within your career
• Commitment to staff and team development
• Confidence and ability to lead a team

Service Co-ordinator – Part Time (Contract)
Manchester, Greater Manchester (with occasional travel to the Manchester Royal Infirmary)
£8.57 per hour

Royal Voluntary Service is an innovative charity that focuses on inspiring people to give the gift of voluntary service to support the NHS and older people at home and in the community. We are now looking for a part-time Service Co-ordinator to join our team on a fixed-term contract, starting on the 20th April 2020 and ending on the 1st November 2021.

Within a welcoming and team-focused environment, you will have the chance to undertake great training and make a positive difference to staff, visitors and members of the community.

As a Service Co-ordinator, you will play a key role in delivering our Supporting Your Recovery Service, co-ordinating both the On Ward and Home From Hospital service.

You will support patients’ recovery and successful hospital discharge through the Supporting Your Recovery service. Our Home from Hospital service helps for the first 12 weeks after leaving the hospital, ensuring patients reconnect with their community with the aim of reducing recovery time, isolation and the chance of readmittance.

In this diverse role, you will:

- Support the recruitment, training and support of Volunteers
- Ensure growth and engagement of the services
- Maintain strong partnerships with the NHS Board
- Action referrals from local stakeholders
- Record all relevant data

Interested? To be considered, you’ll need:

- Knowledge and understanding of the NHS, commissioning groups and local authority commissioning including health and social care bodies
- Excellent communications skills at all levels
- The ability to act on your own initiative within agreed parameters
- The ability to proficiently use standard IT systems
- At a minimum, GCSE level qualifications in Maths and English at grade A* - C (or equivalent)

This is a part-time role, working 14 hours per week, ideally over two full days.

The closing date for this role is the 6th March 2020, with interviews scheduled for the 16th March 2020.

To apply for the role of Service Co-ordinator, please apply via the button shown.

This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Other organisations may call this role Support Service Co-ordinator, Volunteer Co-ordinator, Service Officer, Community Support Co-ordinator, Healthcare Service Co-ordinator, or Service Administrator.

22.5 hours per week

St Gemma’s Hospice is the largest hospice in Yorkshire and one of the largest in the UK.  The Hospice provides palliative and end of life care for individuals and support for families and carers.

We are currently recruiting for a number of exciting new roles to support our ambitious plans for growth within the Income Generation Department.  You will join a fun and vibrant team of talented individuals, with a passion for the work of the Hospice and an exceptional supporter experience.

This year, St Gemma’s has a fundraising target of more than £6 million. St Gemma’s Hospice is seeking a Supporter Care Assistant to join the busy and successful Supporter Care Team. 

The team provides a comprehensive first point of contact service for new and existing supporters.  You will be dealing with telephone calls, emails, written and web-based enquiries, with all the information being accurately recorded and updated to our Donorflex database.

We are looking for candidates who are committed, supporter centred with an ability to multi task and work well under pressure.  You will have a highly organised approach, good IT skills, and a keen eye for detail especially when entering supporter data.  

As the ideal candidate, you will have:

• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to listen and respond to supporter needs
• Accuracy and speed
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and use of databases
• Professionalism and be a positive team player

If you enjoy helping others and believe in excellent supporter care, then St Gemma’s would love to hear from you!

We are a Times Best Companies Top 100 employer and place high value on staff engagement and wellbeing.  We offer a competitive benefits package including free car parking and subsidised meals.

To discuss this opportunity in greater detail please call Maggie Morris, Supporter Care Manager.

Please see our website for further information and to apply online.  Please note that we do not accept CVs.

Closing date: 2nd March 2020

Interviews will take place week commencing 16th March 2020