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Job Description
Job Title: Wellbeing Navigator
Accountable to: Wellbeing Hub Manager and Senior Wellbeing Navigator
Accountable for: Working with the team and volunteers
Location: The Meritage Centre, Hendon, Barnet, NW4
Hours worked between: 9.30am - 5.30pm Monday - Friday pro rata
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The Barnet Wellbeing Hub is an exciting new initiative that utilises a social prescribing model to support adults over 16 years old with common and long term conditions and/or social care needs to become involved in community activities. The Wellbeing Hub is an integral component of the overall Integrated Wellbeing Service Strategy for Barnet. A vacancy available for the right candidate to support the continued growth and development of the Social Prescribing offer in Barnet.
The hub acts as a referral Single Point of Access between statutory providers and community settings. A high volume of people are referred from statutory providers, other community organisations, or could self-refer to the hub. Staff will support individuals to engage with community activities.
The role of the wellbeing navigator team will be to provide a holistic service from referral through to discharge. They will work with partners to accept referrals into the service. They will welcome each person, provide a short triage to ensure that their conditions are appropriate ones for the service to assist, and then make appointments for them to visit for more in-depth assistance where necessary. They will also carry out background administration for this service such as logging individual details onto the service database.
MAIN TASKS
Individual Support
- Working with other team members, to provide first point of contact to all those accessing the service, whether face to face, by telephone or email.
- As part of a team, make contact to all people referred into the service.
- Provide a basic Triage service to people who are referred, either over the telephone or via appointments in the office.
- For those people with appropriate needs, book appointments for them to meet.
- Assist people to engage with community activities.
- Follow up with people who have used the service to ensure that they are engaging successfully.
- Provide a professional service that maintains boundaries, but is warm and respectful.
- Maintain individual confidentiality and respects equal rights and diversity.
Outreach work
Links with other community organisations and relationships with statutory services are integral to the success of the Wellbeing Hub. You will be working as part of the team to formulate an outreach work plan to support the Integrated Wellbeing Service working with our partners,
- Log all individuals accessing the service onto the central database in an accurate and timely fashion.
- Liaise with our partners and encourage collaborative and partnership working
- Build relationships and rapport with external partners
- Seek and generate referrals to the Wellbeing Hub and improve the community access into the Wellbeing Hub service
- Work flexibly at other premises, including GP practices, to deliver Emotional Health Checks to individuals based around the borough where appropriate
Administrative Duties
- Log all individuals accessing the service onto the central database in an accurate and timely fashion.
- Information logged should include people’s demographic information, presenting needs and any other case notes deemed to be appropriate.
- Log appointments for people to meet Wellbeing Navigators.
- Ensure that all paper or computerised records and documentation regarding the service is effectively and securely stored.
General duties
- To maintain accurate records to fulfil reporting requirements
- To adhere to all policies including equal opportunity policy and volunteer policy at all times
- Support the team in the setup and facilitation of events throughout the year and support the continued development of our activities
- Work with the team to support the recruitment and management of volunteers to create a team of hub champions to support the work of the navigators
- Attend and contribute to regular team meetings and supervision, as well as training sessions
- Carry out such other duties as deemed appropriate and may be reasonably required by the Service Manager.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
The Barnet Wellbeing Hub is an exciting and innovative initiative in the Borough that will improve the lives of thousands of people with health and social care needs. This role is a great job opportunity for candidates who have the relevant experience and skill sets. The post holder will need to be organised, self-motivated, and a quick learner. Candidates are expected to possess the following:-
Essential
- Experience of a customer care environment
- Experience of mental health needs or of working with people with mental health needs
- Ability to work on one’s own initiatives and self-motivated
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent standard of literacy and numeracy and IT competency
- Strong commitment to teamwork to ensure the tasks required are completed
- Ability to work flexibly with other colleagues within the team
- Ability to be proactive and to problem solve, including seeking creative or imaginative solutions
- Ability to work under pressure and cope effectively and/or support others to cope effectively with difficult situations
- Self-motivated, enthusiastic and ‘can do’ attitude
- Strong ability to ensure confidentiality, data quality and integrity are kept at all times
- Commitment and ability to meet set deadlines for report generation and other tasks
- Commitment to equality and diversity
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join a team with a bold mission – at Swindon & Gloucestershire Mind, we are dedicated to reshaping the landscape of mental health and emotional wellbeing in our community. The Rough Sleeper Practitioner will be the forefront of a critical support system for people experiencing homelessness. You will be working with people with mental health needs, offering wellbeing support to rough sleepers identified in the borough.
What You'll Do:
- Collaboration and Efficiency: Work hand-in-hand with existing Mental Health Provision. well as other local agencies/organisations to effectively support young people transitioning from services.
- Innovation and Empowerment: Channel your passion into providing evidence-based interventions, elevating the mental health and emotional well-being of the people we serve, while opening doors to life's possibilities.
Why Join Us:
• Impact Matters: Join a team where your work directly transforms lives and contributes to a healthier community.
• Personal Growth: We offer professional development opportunities that will enrich your career and help shape the future of mental health services in Swindon.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside like-minded individuals who share your passion for making a meaningful impact.
Together, we can build a brighter, healthier future for Swindon. Your contribution can make all the difference.
We provide advice and support to empower anyone in our local communities experiencing a mental health problem.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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New Routes Integration
Since 2003 New Routes has been working with, and supporting, refugees, asylum seekers and isolated migrants in Norwich to support their wellbeing and ambitions by providing skill-building and social programmes in a safe and welcoming environment. We promote cross-cultural integration and community awareness, working with individuals and families from over 60 countries of origin. We work closely with an extensive network of partner organisations, both third-sector and statutory. New Routes is one-third of the Norwich Integration Partnership (NIP), alongside English+ and the Bridge Plus+.
Principle purpose of the post:
To work closely with the Chief Executive to ensure the professional and efficient running of all aspects of the organisation’s finances, HR and administration providing vital administrative backing to support and sustain the work of the Chief Executive and Project Coordinators. The successful candidate will be flexible, proactive and able to work both independently and in close liaison with colleagues.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you are committed to improving the lives of marginalised communities, we would love to hear from you. If you would like further details prior to submitting your application, please call our Chief Executive, Gee Cook, for an informal discussion.
Please complete the attached Application Form.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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ABOUT RAHAB
Rahab Project UK is a small charity which is part of a wider global organisation that works towards seeing the lives of at risk and vulnerable women affected by prostitution and trafficking transformed. We support those who are sexually exploited with unconditional acceptance, compassion and dignity to rebuild their lives and achieve their own identity and freedom. We provide learning and development opportunities for women to engage in and offer a supportive and on-judgemental environment as they explore ways and takes steps forward in self-determining their futures.
We are a dedicated team of professionals, facilitating casework support, counselling, wellbeing and learning. As a Rahab team member you will play an essential role in developing and steering our continued growth, but more importantly you will be play a part in the transformative journeys of our beneficiaries and their recovery from exploitation and abuse.
Job title: Project Coordinator
Role type: Part-time (4 days/30 hrs per week)
Salary: £34,000 - £37,000 Pro-rata (depending on experience)
Contract type: Initial 1-year fixed term contract
Location: Rahab Sanctuary (London), some flexibility for hybrid working negotiable
Reports to: Rahab Manager
Overall Purpose: The Project Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and monitoring of Rahab's projects.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Service delivery
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Ensure that all aspects of Rahab’s project activities are planned, organized and undertaken to fulfil their objectives within their required timelines.
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Develop, organize, and maintain project documentation, plans, reports, and other project-related documents to monitor and track overall progress, outputs and achievement of milestones.
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Identify, troubleshoot, and communicate project risks, delays and issues to the Project Manager and relevant stakeholders.
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Monitor project progress with team members and task as required.
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Contribute to the development of funding applications in coordination with Rahab’s Fundraiser.
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Support Rahab team with volunteer recruitment and training.
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Undertake project tasks as required including supporting the team with outreach when necessary.
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Provide administrative support such as minuting weekly team update meetings and setting up relevant meetings with external organisations.
Data collection, record keeping, monitoring & reporting.
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Maintain accurate data and records that capture and analyse information to (i) inform planning and delivery of casework support; (ii) monitor and evaluate wider project outcomes, (iii) to contribute data for future long-term evaluation of casework approach efficacy.
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Produce accurate quarterly management reports.
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Produce timely donor reports for funders within respective deadlines.
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Facilitate a review of project progress for Rahab team at monthly update team meetings, to support project monitoring and tasking.
Service development
Priority stakeholder relationships
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Participate in and contribute to collaborative working arrangements, alongside Rahab Manager, in key stakeholder work - SI MARAC (Sex Industry Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference) - with Local Authority, Metropolitan Police and Voluntary and Community sector.
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Participation at monthly SI MARAC meetings, ensuring that the work of the group is effectively joined up with wider groups and meetings focussed on addressing risk and harm.
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Support Rahab’s Senior Caseworker where necessary to ensure SI MARAC outcomes are effectively linked up with Rahab's outreach activities, and work-with Rahab’s Project Manager to ensure team members are kept informed about SI MARAC developments.
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Work with the team to identify and engage in new professional relationships with key organisations across different sectors, and maintain our existing networks of contacts, to (i) develop and expand Rahab’s activities and reach, and (ii) foster collaboration.
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Represent Rahab in multi-agency working groups, meetings, and forums, sharing knowledge and learning, publicising services available and how to access support.
Beneficiary co-production
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Work with Manager to start developing a framework and mechanism for gathering feedback from beneficiaries to evaluate the support they are receiving.
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Work with the team to identify opportunities for our beneficiaries’ active participation in the project in ways that are safe and empowering.
Shared learning
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Participate in team development and learning in relation to best practice interventions and our casework delivery for beneficiaries.
Continued professional development
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Maintain an up-to-date working knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, guidance, and best practice.
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Within budgetary constraints, attend training and other events to help maintain proficiency and build a network of support amongst peers.
Variation clause
Rahab reserves the right, following full and reasonable consultation with the post holder, to vary, add or alter the terms and conditions of employment.
Flexibility clause
To deliver services effectively a degree of flexibility is required, and the post holder may be required to perform work not specifically outlined above and/or outside of specified working hours. Overtime will not be paid; however, TOIL will be accrued for hours worked and staff supported to take that time. This post includes occasional evening work.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
For us it is important that you are passionate and committed and that you care for individuals who want to step away from the sex industry or who require support after exploitation and abuse. It is also important that you bring a mature outlook and hold a non-judgmental perspective. The role does not expressly require frontline experience working with this group of beneficiaries, but it does require sensitivity, a sincere desire to learn, an understanding of the complex vulnerabilities that contribute to individuals arriving in these situations and a degree of knowledge of the intersections concerned.
The role description is a useful guide but please don’t discount yourself if you feel you don’t meet all criteria exactly but believe you have the potential. Above all, we value those who work diligently, possess effective and healthy boundaries, and who are committed to seeing lives changed.
We embrace diversity and are committed to inclusiveness and respect of all people, irrespective of individual circumstances, gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, beliefs, ability or age. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of faith and non-faith.
SUCCESS PROFILE FOR THE ROLE (Competencies)
Skills and Experience[E] Essential, [D] Desirable
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Experience working at coordinator level handling varied tasks and multiple priorities [E]
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Experience working with at-risk and vulnerable individuals or experience working in an organisation with this group as its focus; or a sincere interest in learning and acquiring the skills and knowledge to support this group. [E]
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Effective organisational skills, prioritising activities and using available resources to ensure tasks and projects are completed to budget and deadlines. [E]
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An excellent problem solver - self-motivated and resourceful; exercises initiative and uses personal authority appropriately. [E]
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Influencing skills and able to motivate and impact individuals and organizations and build collaborative and constructive relationships. [E]
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Cross-cultural competency, able to relate to people from a wide variety of backgrounds with acceptance and cooperation [E]
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Excellent spoken and written English language skills, able to effectively convey information to varying audiences. [E]
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Knowledge of Microsoft 365 suite including SharePoint, Word, Excel and Outlook [E]
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Experience of participating in and working collaboratively in multi-stakeholder activities, initiatives, or projects. [D]
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Experience and or knowledge of working with UK police and local authority stakeholders [D]
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Experience of working with Salesforce [D]
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Knowledge of relevant legislation [D]
Personal Qualities
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Professional demeanour and attitude, conscientious and trustworthy, high personal integrity.
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Mature outlook; level-headed, open-minded and non-judgemental.
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Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work, proactively engaging with colleagues to achieve positive results.
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Responds positively to change; adapts to find alternative ways and solutions in dynamic situations.
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Effective and healthy boundaries; able to recognise limitations and voice needs.
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Friendly and approachable; sincere and compassionate with sensitivity to the complex needs and vulnerabilities of beneficiaries.
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A reliable and supportive team member who is inclusive and respectful.
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Actively participates in achieving common goals; shares information and expertise; works together with others to solve problems; puts team success first.
Leadership
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Commitment to the mission; a true ambassador for the ‘Rahab brand’ and ‘DNA’.
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A lateral thinker; sees beyond the status quo and contributes new ideas and fresh insights.
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Proactively seeks opportunities to advance the work; challenges appropriately to envision and empower.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding of all beneficiaries, staff and volunteers and expect staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. We undertake enhanced disclosure checks (DBS) for all roles.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Then Advance Charity could be the career choice for you!
We are looking for a MARAC Administrator
Salary: £24,000 - £26,000 pro rata
Location: Brent Council and other co-locations
Hours: 21 hours per week
Contract: Fixed Term 1 year
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.
Please note: Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This role may require Prison and or Police Vetting.
About us
Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls 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.
We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women’s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies.
Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
About the role:
The MARAC Administrator will support the MARAC Coordinator in the administering the MARAC process. The post holder will be co-located in Brent and will be required to attend MARAC meetings in various locations as required. There will also be a requirement to attend Advance’s Headoffice
The MARAC Administrator will process MARAC referrals and flag to the MARAC Coordinator any referrals that have insufficient information or may not meet the MARAC threshold. The post holder will also compile the MARAC At Risk List for approval by the MARAC Coordinator, including case details of survivors and perpetrators who will be discussed at the MARAC.
About You:
To be successful as the MARAC Administrator you will need the below experience and skills:
An understanding of violence against women and girls with a particular focus on the dynamics of domestic violence (physical, emotional and sexual violence, so-called ‘honour-based violence’, forced marriage, stalking and harassment) and its impact on women, children, families and communities.
Experience of office management and administration roles and experience of maintaining data systems and producing regular monitoring reports
Accurate and methodical approach to dealing with data processing, filing systems, facts and figures
Excellent literary and administrative skills including ability in information technology, data collection and in-depth working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
Good interpersonal and communication skills
The ability to be flexible, working as a team or independently as required to support the service and colleagues
An ability to work in partnership with relevant statutory and voluntary groups, to demonstrate the ability to develop and maintain strong constructive working relationships
An ability to cope in stressful situations; able to multi-task and prioritise, remaining calm under pressure
How to apply:
Please submit your up-to-date CV with a supporting statement. Please note that only applications made via the job advert on the Advance careers page, and those that include a cover letter will be considered.
· Closing Date for Applications: 05 March 2024 @23:59
· Interviews are taking place on a rolling basis
· *Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate.
What we can offer you - Employee Benefits:
- A 35-hour working week
- An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!)
- Additional days off to celebrate International Women’s Day, and for religious observance and moving home
- Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more
- Pension scheme
- Enhanced maternity/adoption provision
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee eye-care scheme
- Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles
- Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation
- Organisation wide away days
- Thorough induction and training
- Career development pathways
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Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have special needs, please email the Talent Acquisition Team via the Advance website and will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.
Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits.
Safeguarding
Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe. We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks. We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing.
The Fundraising Co-Ordinator will raise the profile and awareness of Young Bristol and working with the Head of Fundraising develop a fundraising work plan to qualify and develop a range of key funding streams. The post holder will help to develop and ensure the effective delivery of the fundraising plan in line with Young Bristol’s strategy. The role will be multi faceted involving Grants, Trusts and Foundations, Community fundraising, Corporate fundraising, Legacy fundraising, Events and High Value fundraising.
The role will work collaboratively to explore ideas and launch new initiatives helping Young Bristol achieve our mission, playing an important part in helping us to meet our fundraising targets and increasing participation and community engagement in our events and fundraising activities.
See our attached Job pack for full person specification and role requirements.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re looking for a creative and confident Content & Communications Coordinator to join our busy Marketing & Communications Team at Imperial College Union. This new role will be key in strengthening our online presence and improving student engagement with the Union. The successful candidate will manage our social media channels and content to drive two-way conversations, to increase awareness of the Union’s work, and help us better understand what they care about.
You will be our in-house journalist; planning and delivering content that speaks to our varied audiences. You’ll build strong relationships across the Union and College, writing creative copy and curating innovative social media content. Using your in-depth knowledge of social media, you will be aware of emerging trends across all platforms and create content that attracts and retains the interest and attention of our members. You will work closely with colleagues across the Union, including our elected Officer Trustees, to support them to reach more students and deliver key messages. This role is integral to supporting the diverse work the Union does – everything from Activities
Our ideal candidate will have a flair for creative writing for a variety of topics and channels, with a strong passion for social media and help develop and embed the Union’s personality and brand. If you’re creative, confident, and self-motivated, this is a great opportunity to make a role your own!
Duties and responsibilities
Content Planning
- To assist in the creation of communications and content plans to support the Marketing & Engagement Manager in the delivery of key Union marketing activity, such as Welcome Week and election.
- In partnership with the Marketing & Engagement Manager devise a social schedule to ensure regular, timely and impactful content across these channels
- Build networks with student groups, the Union’s newspaper (Felix) and external partners to develop opportunities for content collaboration
- Utilise student feedback and engagement with Union content to continue to improve and develop our output and channels
- Work with the Student Officer team to promote their public profiles and provide support on their campaigns.
- Stay up to date with what’s happening across the Union, College, the city and wider student movement to stay current and spot positive PR opportunities and content.
Content Creation & Curation
- Ensure timely, relevant and engaging content for Union channels & platforms, including blogs, website, social media and news
- Write, proof and edit a variety of digital communications across the organisation, such as blogs and web content to ensure brand and tone of voice is consistent and correct
- Attend student events to capture photos and videos content to use for marketing purposes and provide live social media coverage to a high standard
- Work with Designer to turn copy into engaging, high quality assets
- Have your finger on the pulse for all latest trends for the student audience and evaluate their feasibility without audiences and available resources
- Be aware of shareable, engaging content, sourcing content from external channels to build an engaged following and boost our content on social media
- Establish and work with student and staff social ambassadors in gathering stories and content
General
- Regularly monitor and report on content to inform improvements and innovations
- Monitor and moderate social posts and comments and respond or escalate in line with the Union’s Crisis Comms plan
- Support key events throughout the year, including Welcome Week and Elections, when necessary
- Proactively work to ensure the Union’s commitment to diversity and inclusion is expressed in all outputs
Essential requirements
- Experience of developing and delivering communications plans campaigns with clear metrics of success
- Solid knowledge of website analytics tools to help monitor and generate useful reports and insights
- Experience in managing content calendars
- Experience of, or strong understanding of, producing web content and an organisation’s social media presence
- Writing copy, editing, and proofreading for online media, demonstrating excellent attention to detail
- Monitoring the effectiveness of communications activity and able to present appropriate recommendations for improvement and innovation
- Good software knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop)
- Strong understanding of social media channels and their tools
- A passion for social media and keen to learn about new technologies and innovations
- Excellent planning and organisation abilities
- A keen eye for detail, layout and visual styles and experience of working according to brand guidelines
- An engaging writing style and the ability to convey complex messages to a variety of audiences
- Confident working to deadlines and keeping colleagues on top of deadline
- Ability to ensure high standards of work and excellent attention to detail
Further information
Please note this role is with the Students’ Union. We’re a registered charity in our right, with our own governance, systems, processes and objectives. However, we work extremely closely with Imperial College London, so you’ll also be joining a wider community of staff working within Higher Education. If you’ve never worked in a students’ union, or are unsure why it’s different, we urge you to get in contact. It’s a brilliant place to work.
We are running a characteristic anonymised application process for this recruitment as part of the College’s commitment to equal opportunities and eliminating discrimination. Applicants will be assigned an application reference number and applicants’ names will not be visible to recruiting managers until the interview stage. You will not be required to attach a CV. Please also refrain from including your name in your supporting statement.
As an employee of Imperial College, you will be part of lively community and work in a friendly and relaxed environment. Our aim is to provide to all our employees an encouraging and relaxed working environment with an emphasis on personal development and work-life balance. Based on that we offer:
- flexible working hours
- generous pension scheme
- 25 days holiday (plus 6/7 extra days per year for College Christmas and Easter closures)
- bicycle loan scheme
- season ticket loan
- health benefits
- excellent professional development opportunities and many more.
More information can be found on the Imperial College Benefits page.
To apply for the role please complete the online application form.
Closing date: 28 April 2024
Interviews expected to take place 8th and 9th May 2024.
Should you require any further details on the role please contact the People Team.
We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith, or disability. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and other racial minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. If there are any reasonable adjustments needed through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are recruiting for two Peer Support Leads (Birmingham and immediate surrounding areas):
The Hepatitis C Trust has developed projects nationally whereby peers use their lived experience of injecting drug use and hepatitis C, to provide education and training to increase awareness of hepatitis C, reduce stigma, and promote access to testing and treatment for people living with hepatitis C.
Do you have experience of working in drug services and with volunteers? Have you been affected by hepatitis C or have you supported anyone who has hepatitis C?
We are looking for passionate and skilled peer leads who have excellent communication and organisational skills. We require a good standard of education and welcome creativity and innovation in all our work.
Working as part of a growing team providing services to people living with hepatitis C, this post will expand delivery of the Hepatitis C peer project, recruiting and supporting volunteer peers across Birmingham and immediate surrounding areas to raise awareness, promote harm reduction approaches, and proactively increase HCV (Hepatitis C Virus) testing, treatment, and care for marginalised communities.
This post will require extensive travel across the region, and it is desirable, but not essential for the post holder to hold a clean driving licence and have their own vehicle for work related travel.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Home-Start Barnet is seeking an experienced manager to lead its Family Services Team, so we can support more families with young children through their toughest times.
As Head of Family Services, you will be responsible for managing the delivery of Home-Start Barnet's family support services across Barnet, Brent and Harrow, through one-to-one support by volunteers, family support coordinators and groups. You will manage your team to maintain high standards in recruitment, training and supervision of volunteers, overseeing referrals and caseloads and maximising Home-Start’s impact and reach to local families facing difficulties.
You will work closely with the Chief Executive to develop and evolve Home-Start’s services in response to changing needs, informing the strategy for our family support and the development of specialist provision and training. This is the perfect opportunity to lead a team and make a meaningful difference for local families. Our ideal candidate will:
· Be an excellent team leader and demonstrate great people management skills
· Have an inclusive and enabling approach to managing and developing high performing teams
· Have high level safeguarding experience
· Have a strong understanding of the needs of families with young children
· Have significant experience working in family support roles or within children's services
· Have experience of being or working with volunteers
· Be able to work collaboratively and build strong networks within the local community
We believe that diversity in the workplace enables us to create a relevant, innovative and effective organisation. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates with diverse life experiences. We are committed to recruitment that is fair and free from bias.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The King’s Cross Good Neighbours Scheme (GNS) is a community-led initiative that builds local networks so residents can work towards achieving a community vision. This includes through developing a programme of weekly activities and community events – bringing all walks of life together. The GNS in King’s Cross is based in the Hugh Cubitt Community Centre, at the heart of the Priory Green estate’
Help on your doorstep is a community-based Islington charity which aims to improve health and well-being for Islington residents.
The GNS has developed a focus on the Five Ways to Wellbeing (New Economics Foundation, 2008), enabling residents to:
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Connect - talk and listen, be there, feel connected
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Keep learning - embrace new experiences, see opportunities, surprise yourself
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Give - your time, your words, your presence
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Be active - do what you can, enjoy what you do
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Take notice - remember the simple things that give you joy (also listed as be mindful/ care for your mental health).
We are looking for candidates with experience of community development, outreach and volunteer management who can:
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Work with residents and volunteers to deliver and develop the weekly programme of activities and one-off events
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Recruit, support and empower local residents as volunteers and champions for the area
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Lead on the delivery of the Kings Cross Good Neighbours Scheme (GNS), working with local residents, staff and partners to ensure that community participation and wellbeing objectives are met.
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Work with our partners including Peabody Housing Association to build on the strengths of the local community
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Undertake outreach in the Kings Cross area to raise awareness of the Good Neighbours Scheme and engage with residents
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Work to address social isolation and support the community through the process of residents working together to design and deliver the project.
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Organise events that meet the needs of residents
Application Instructions
Please See enclosed Job Description (with person specification)
Please complete the enclosed Application form and separate (anonymous) Equal Opportunities Form
Please note CVs will not be accepted
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The National Youth Orchestra is the UK’s leading organisation championing orchestral music as a powerful agent for teenage development. We are a welcoming community where every teenager can play their part in shaping their world through extraordinary music.
The Youth Support Co-ordinator works across all of our programmes, focusing on enhancing NYO’s safeguarding culture and processes and supporting the organisation’s commitment to creating a safe and nurturing environment for over 1,000 young musicians annually. The Co-ordinator also plays a vital role in managing recruitment activities, including auditions, which mark many young people's first engagement with NYO, and in ensuring that all NYO activities are conducted with the utmost care for the participants' welfare.
The role would suit an individual with excellent administration skills, strong interpersonal skills and a flexible, can-do attitude. A strong desire to work with young people, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion are crucial. Experience in supporting projects and events within the arts, education or youth sector is desirable.
At the National Youth Orchestra, you’ll work as part of a supportive, friendly and adventurous staff team. Learning and personal growth are intrinsic to every role.
Our spacious and light offices near Holborn in central London are a hive of activity, a space for collaboration and ideas. Hybrid working is standard for most roles, with a flexible and supportive culture. Most staff spend time enjoying and supporting NYO projects, concerts and events, sharing music with young people across the UK. NYO offers a season ticket loan scheme, cycle-to-work scheme, health cash plan, retail and entertainment discounts and a 24/7 counselling and support helpline.
Deadline for applications: Wednesday 24 April 2024 at 10am
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Young Healthwatch supports young people aged 8-18 and up to 25 for vulnerable groups, to influence services in the Wakefield District through Young Lives, Healthwatch, and partners.
You will have at least 2 years of experience working directly with children and young people, with a proven ability to involve young people from diverse backgrounds in decision-making.
You will play a key role as Young Healthwatch Coordinator in a job share capacity to undertake the co-ordination of Young Healthwatch activities.
You will be responsible for the development of Young Healthwatch Engagement and Activity Programme for children and young people (8–25-year-old), ensuring they are supported to carry out their roles within Healthwatch.
We are looking for a flexible and creative hands on professional, who is versatile, well organised, positive and motivated. You will have experience of participation activities appropriate to children of different age groups, including children with Special Education Needs and disabilities, be values driven and committed to supporting children and young people.
Young Lives Consortium is a membership organisation supporting Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise organisations and groups who work with children, young people and families across the Wakefield District. By working together, we achieve more, progress faster and deliver better services. Our current services include consultancy, training, support, project management, information, guidance and best practice support, our vision is to ensure those working with Children, Young People and Families achieve their goals through incorporating best practice.
In return we offer, a role for you to grow and develop, opportunity for training and development within the role, a competitive salary, an amazing environment to work in, within a fun, committed and hard-working team. With people who enjoy going to work every day!!
To improve the advancement in life of Children, Young People and families in need, by promoting the effectiveness and efficiency of VCSE organisations
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are a patient-centred charity that delivers palliative and end of life care to those with advanced life-limiting illnesses, who live in Northwest Surrey. We care for patients and provide support to families and carers in the community as well as in our In-Patient Unit and Well Being Centre at the Hospice.
You will, therefore, be joining a passionate and dedicated team of professionals that make a real difference to the families across Surrey community.
“The best thing about working for the hospice is that you do not feel you are enhancing shareholder value, instead you are working towards enabling the hospice to provide more care to those that need it.”
Admin Colleague
A successful High Value Partnerships (HVP) and Corporates Co-ordinator will have:
This is an important post in an expanding fundraising function with significant potential for growth. It is an exciting time for Woking & Sam Beare Hospice as we look to significantly grow these income streams which will help us continue to support those who use the Hospice.
The purpose of this new but pivotal role is to provide administrative support to the High Value Partnerships and Corporates income streams reporting into and working closely with the High Value Partnerships & Corporates Manager
This will be a challenging and rewarding work environment, in which finding a balance between team working and utilising initiative is important.
The overall purpose of this role is to deliver a high quality and effective service, where you will be responsible for assisting with a variety of administrative tasks. This is a fast-paced, exciting, and varied role.
This position will enable you to develop your fundraising experience.
The organisation encourages cross departmental working throughout the fundraising team so you will also gain exposure to other income streams. A good working knowledge of fundraising best practice and relevant legislation
Previous experience in a similar role is advantageous, but not limiting in this position.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Non-Clinical Staff Benefits
We are passionate about our colleagues’ careers. Along with our commitment to provide every colleague with a personal development plan to achieve their vocational goals, we provide the following industry leading benefits:
Annual Leave: 25 days rising to 27 days after 2 years’ service, rising to 28 days after 5 years’ service.
Flexible Working: We fully support flexible working opportunities including working part time depending on the role.
Free Parking: Free parking is available.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): through a company called MetLife who also provide our ‘Death in Service’ benefit. This is a benefit that can be accessed by all of our substantive employees.
Discounted Complementary Therapies: Our Wellbeing Team offer discounted therapies to all members of staff including massages and reflexology and Staff Wellbeing Days.
Blue Light Discount Card: Staff can apply for a Blue Light card that offers discounts across 15,000 retailers.
On Site Café: Our Garden Café based at the Hospice in Goldsworth Park offers a range of hot and cold food options including sandwiches and jacket potatoes. Hot and cold drinks and snacks with a discount offered to all members of staff.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Hybrid working for 2 days per week at home
Salary: c.£24,000 dependant on experience
Closing Date: 12th May 2024. This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly.
Join our client and help promote excellence in the veterinary profession
The role:
Working for a national Association, this is a fantastic opportunity to join their in-house congress team based near Gloucester with hybrid working. As part of its portfolio of events, the association hosts a large veterinary conference, with a globally renowned scientific programme alongside a significant exhibition.
The Events Administrator will play a key role in supporting a variety of elements across Congress and other events including areas such as scientific programme and speaker administration, social programme logistics, registration and delegate administration, sponsorship and exhibition administration support and onsite delivery.
Due to the variation in both this role and in the events running, it is an ideal opportunity to develop your event organisational skills and be part of an ever-developing team.
Skills and experience:
They are looking for a self-motivated individual with exceptional organisational skills that can demonstrate experience of working on complex projects. The successful candidate will have great attention to detail, ability to work to strict deadlines, work in a multi-tasking environment and possess excellent customer service skills. Experience in running events is desired but not essential if transferable skills can be proven. Proficient IT skills and quick to pick up and run with new technology.
The person:
The ideal candidate will have previous experience of working in a busy office environment and demonstrate excellent communication skills. They will be results driven, strive to make a difference and enjoy a challenge. Exceptional organisational and time management skills and the ability to work effectively within a team are essential.
The candidate must be flexible to occasionally work outside of normal office hours and occasionally travel throughout the UK.
About Our Client:
Our client is a professional membership association which exists to advance care for companion animals. With a membership of more than 10,000 veterinary surgeons, vet nurses and students, they work in the UK and internationally to promote excellence in small animal practice through education and science, by facilitating training, conducting research, and developing policy. Each year they deliver numerous education courses, host a large, small animal Congress, and publish books, manuals, apps, and magazines.
This post is a full-time role working 37.5 hours in the Congress department and reports to the Events Manager.
Their reward package for this role includes a basic salary of circa £24,000 per annum (depending on experience). In addition, they offer generous employer pension contributions starting at 7% and increasing up to 10% with length of service.
They also offer:
- Holiday starting at 25 days (plus bank holidays) rising by 1 day each year up to 28 days, plus a further entitlement of an additional one day every 5 years of service.
- Bupa dental plan.
- Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and other family-related leave.
- Life assurance of 3 x annual salary.
- Support for hybrid working for their employees, meaning you can work at home for up to two days a week and they also have a comprehensive Flexible Working Policy.
- Access to a free legal helpline where you can ask their specialist lawyers for legal advice on an array of topics.
- Health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7 365 days and a network of mental health first aiders. Plus, enhanced Company sick pay, access to private medical insurance upon completion of 12 months’ service, occupational health service and annual flu vaccinations.
- Training and development.
- Free onsite parking, and for those who wish to cycle, they offer a cycle to work scheme which provides a discounted purchase of a bicycle and accessories for healthy, low carbon travel.
- Last but by no means least, they have regular social activities and events for those who wish to join!
And they are:
Community friendly – offering paid leave to volunteer for a charity or not for profit organisation.
Committed to supporting sustainability in their work and in the veterinary profession. The Association has completed a certified carbon audit and has been awarded Silver accreditation with Investors in the Environment.
So, if you are bold and innovative, strive for excellence whilst taking ownership and accountability of your work, show passion for what you do and work effectively in a team – then you’ll be a great fit for the Association, and they would love to hear from you.
How to apply:
In order to be considered for this role, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing how you meet the requirements in the role description which is on their vacancy page.
By applying for this position, you are consenting to the information on your CV being held by the Association for six months.
Their commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) underpins their belief that they can make the Association stronger through the unique contributions they can all bring. They create inclusive teams aligned to their values and encourage applications from a diverse range of suitably qualified candidates.
You may have experience in the following: Congress Administrator, Events Coordinator, Event Planner, Conference Coordinator, Administrative Events Assistant, Congress Support Officer, Exhibition Coordinator, Conference Administrator, etc.
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The role
As Welfare Officer you will work alongside four National Support Coordinators, ensuring our members receive welfare and benefit related information, advice, and guidance via telephone, zoom meetings, and email.
We are looking for someone to work 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday. There will be the need to occasionally work during weekends and evenings and therefore there is a need to work flexibly when required.
Who are we looking for?
The successful candidate will have a minimum of 2 years’ experience of working within a similar role.
A keen interest in or a knowledge/experience of charitable support provision is essential.
We are a looking for an innovative self-starter to join our small national team of 16 staff. You must be an excellent communicator, with experience of using databases, ability to meet deadlines and work on your own initiative. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.
Who are we?
Myaware is the only charity in the UK dedicated solely to the care and support of people affected by myasthenia.
We are working hard to raise awareness, as it is a little-unknown condition. We provide support for people with myasthenia and their families, whilst offering advice and tips for living with the illness.
We also fund the research that brings us closer to finding a cure as well as funding specialists nurses and advisors.
Members of myaware have full access to a wide range of support services and events including access to specialist welfare and benefits advice.
Myaware supports people with myasthenia and their families. We campaign for better medical services for people with myasthenia and work to inform medical professionals.
The myasthenia’s are a group of neuromuscular conditions. They are rare but also manageable and can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, or nationality. Myasthenia gravis, ocular myasthenia, and Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome are autoimmune conditions whereas congenital myasthenic syndrome is caused by an inherited genetic fault. It is thought that there are approximately 20,000 people currently living with myasthenia in the UK.
Benefits
- Generous holiday allowance
- Perkbox account (global benefits and rewards platform)
- Group Life Assurance after 6 months of service
- NEST workplace pension scheme
- Investment in your personal and professional development
Only applicants with a tailored covering letter will be considered.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.