Help us to support more bright, ambitious young people to obtain careers with leading employers!

Here at Leadership Through Sport and Business we are going through an exciting period of growth and have ambitious plans to diversify the career paths we offer to reach more young people who face disadvantage.

To support the next phase of our growth, we are recruiting a new Careers Development Manager.

We are particularly keen to hear from applicants who can help us to support young people in particular locations and may be based in or have significant knowledge of the Edinburgh and Glasgow areas.

About the Careers Development Manager Role

We’re looking for someone to manage and develop cohorts of young people, aged 16 – 24. We are seeking someone who will be a role model and inspire young people. The successful candidate will have a proven commitment to improving the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds with a good understanding of social mobility, diversity and inclusion issues. The main focus will be the development of young people into meaningful careers.

For more information, please see the attached job description for the Careers Development Manager role.

About LTSB

Leadership Through Sport & Business is a social mobility charity, operating programmes around the UK. Our vision is a world where all young people can flourish regardless of their background. We work with bright young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, ensuring they find meaningful, skilled careers – and firms get positive, effective employees who can make a difference from their first day.

To read more about our work and the impact we make, please see our latest Impact Report (attached). 

Application Process

To apply, please click apply to visit our recruitment page, follow the instructions and upload your CV and covering letter when prompted to attach documents.

Before applying, please ensure that you full read the job description and person specification.

Your application should clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria listed in the person specification.

Due to the nature of the role, the successful applicant will be required to apply for a DBS Disclosure at enhanced level. Our partner organisations may also require LTSB to carry out additional pre-employment screening checks on successful candidates.

Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis as suitable applications are received. LTSB reserves the right to close the vacancy early, should a suitable candidate be appointed.

Are you looking for an exciting new challenge to work within a charity that provides positive activities and opportunities to children and young people?

Our new Specialist Short Breaks Service Groups will provide friendships, independence and fun experiences and opportunities for children and young people with a range of disabilities and individual needs while providing respite for their carers from their caring responsibilities. 

We are seeking a qualified or experienced individual, looking to develop their leadership skills, to plan, lead and manage the delivery of Specialist Short Breaks group sessions at three venues in Attleborough, Dereham and Kings Lynn. This exciting role offers flexible working around service need (at home or an office base) and is perfect for those seeking the opportunity to develop their career whilst juggling other commitments.

The post holder will coordinate and support the teams delivering fun, inclusive group-based sessions for children and young people with disabilities. Some face-to-face work will be required and you will need to be available to support the team when they are in sessions.  Groups will run (in each of the three venues) one Saturday a month with the remaining sessions in school holidays (25 sessions per venue per annum)

You will give support and supervision to the team so they can provide a child centred, fun, safe and positive environment. Each group will offer a range of stimulating, play, activities and experiences – with children and young people at the heart of the planning and design of programming. We are looking for someone who has experience, or relevant transferable experience of working with children with a diverse range of individual needs, including those with intense support needs.

Benefits of Joining Us: 

We nurture a workplace culture where you are supported and empowered to deliver your role

• Free Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) application
• 25 days annual leave plus recognised bank holidays for full time colleagues (pro rata allocation for part time colleagues) that will increase after 3 & 5 years service 
• Generous Company Pension Scheme with employer 6% and employee 5% contribution rates 
• 24 Hour Employee Assistance Program 
• Discretionary company sick pay 
• Full training program appropriate to role 

The Benjamin Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for successful applicants.

Team Leader (Court Services)

Witness Service - National

Are you an experienced manager of staff or volunteers looking for a new opportunity?

We are looking for someone who is a great motivator and thrives on leading teams to deliver positive outcomes.

The Role

As Team Leader (Court Services) you will be in a crucial role, responsible for the effective delivery of the Witness Service within your court/s. You will manage, motivate and develop a team of volunteers who support witnesses in their journey through the criminal justice system.

You will also develop and maintain key local stakeholder relationships with a view to promoting partnership working, and enhancing service delivery standards and effectiveness.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for someone with excellent management and communication skills, who can adapt to and manage change. Experience of working to agreed targets is essential for this role along with working to tight deadlines.

We welcome applications from diverse candidates who can demonstrate transferable skills.

This post is subject to enhanced vetting and barring check.

You will love working with us because:

• We value diversity and equity
• You will be a part of a fantastic team who works collaboratively and inclusively, using cutting edge IT solutions to help us work better together
• You will be making a positive difference in people’s lives
• Your health and wellbeing is important to us, we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, including access to counselling sessions, both online and on the phone support.
• Your future financial health is helped by a generous pension scheme
• You can further your career with training and development tailored to you
• You will have access to an online employee support networks and forums
• Generous annual leave allowance starting at 26 days plus bank holidays with an additional 4 days off at the end of the year
• Opportunity to buy additional annual leave
• Generous maternity pay and shared parental leave
• 3 days paid volunteering each year
• Discount scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Inhouse mentoring scheme

About us: 

The Citizens Advice Witness Service provides a vital service offering free and independent support for witnesses in every criminal court across England and Wales.

The Witness Service has over 260 staff and 3000 volunteers and offers free, independent, impartial and confidential support and information to 15,000 witnesses each month to give evidence in every criminal court in England and Wales.

Last year, Citizens Advice helped 2.6 million people face-to-face, by phone, email and webchat, and we received 25 million visits to our digital advice content. We solve 7 in 10 clients' problems, and 4 in 5 tell us that advice improved their lives.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented throughout Citizens Advice. We are a member of the race equality campaign at Business in the Community, the Prince’s responsible business network and are committed to improving employment opportunities for ethnic minorities across the UK. We also welcome applications from, LGB and Trans and non binary candidates. 

We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in role profiles.

We look for people to help us improve and transform our organisation. We can offer you the opportunity to make a genuine impact and create lasting change within an organisation that makes a difference in the lives of millions of people every year.

Closing date: 08/08/2021

Interview date: 16th August 2021

£24,276-£28,560 pa - please note successful candidates should expect to be appointed at the starting point of the salary scale and consideration may be given to a higher salary depending on the experience of the individual

Fixed Term Maternity Cover – 9 months from start date - full-time (35 hrs p/w)

Leeds Media Centre – with travel across West Yorkshire including HMP Leeds and HMP Wealstun

Ref: MTL-211

Are you a proactive, organised and compassionate individual with a proven record of working with services and clients within the criminal justice sector, moving ex-offenders towards mainstream provision or into employment by addressing their barriers to work? Are you an effective and influential leader looking for an exciting new career opportunity?

If so, St Giles Trust is looking for a dynamic Team Leader to lead a team of caseworkers and support staff who will provide tailored entry to employment support to people in custody and under probation supervision in the community. The aim of this service is to support service users to overcome barriers to employment, so that they can successfully reintegrate into society.

About St Giles  
An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others. 

St Giles is now a kickstart employer, so we are part of the scheme which provides job opportunities for 16-24-year-olds who are currently on Universal Credit and are at risk of long-term unemployment.

About this key role
As our Team Leader, you will successfully recruit, induct and train new staff members to ensure all staff are prepared and able to succeed in their role, plus motivate and support the team to achieve positive outcomes for service users whilst being responsible for day-to-day line management duties such as regular one-to-ones, appraisals, sickness, absence and continuous professional development.

You will also oversee the quality monitoring of the dispersed staff teams to ensure the most effective service is delivered to our service users and work closely with commissioners and stakeholders to build positive working relationships to ensure the success of the contract and produce reports and statistics which demonstrate impact, outcomes and volumes. You will also be expected to carry a small case load of complex individuals of your own, providing specialist ETE knowledge and completing tailored interventions.

What we are looking for:

• Relevant ETE qualification or extensive experience and management qualification
• Strong experience of working as a key part of a high-performing team
• Experience of developing and maintaining strong relationships with partners

• Experience of using digital technology and of providing evidence for external audit purposes
• Knowledge of the main issues affecting employment and rehabilitation of offenders

• A sound understanding of how staff with lived experience can provide additional value
• Outstanding interpersonal, relationship-building and communication skills, both verbal and written
• A collaborative, flexible and professional approach to your work

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, access to clinical supervisions, season ticket loan and much more.

Closing date: 11pm, 17 August 2021.

St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.

Team Leader

Location: Lambeth

Salary: £27,801 and rising incrementally on successful appraisals up to £31,935

Assignment: Permanent

In this role you will be taking up the position of team leader for one of the leading Drug and alcohol charities. You and your team will be working in conjunction with two other sector leading teams delivering high quality recovery support in one of the best working atmospheres available in the social care sector.

This is the perfect opportunity for candidates whom are looking to obtain some managerial experience as our social care client is looking to develop the right applicant from an experienced recovery practitioner to a great team leader, offering rewards through pay rises upon successful appraisals. In this role you will receive advice, guidance and development to further your career and help a lot of people along the way in doing so. So, if you are hungry for development apply for this Team leader role now! You will not regret it

The best part of the Team Leader role is that you will still hold your own case load of 35-45 non opiate service users. So, you get the best of both worlds, dipping your toe in management whilst still making a difference to those who need it on the social care front line

Team Leader Role Duties:

• Overseeing and supporting a great team of 5 recovery workers
• Carrying out supervisions every 6 weeks
• Arranging annual leave
• Goal setting
• Carrying out 1-1 and group training via their training modules
• Monitoring the team's sickness
• Carrying out fire risk assessments
• You are required to have a flexible approach in this role helping in areas of the service that require additional support
• Managing a caseload of 35-45 non opiate clients
• You may have to cover opiate clients which would involve scripting however this is not expected to be a daily occurrence but experience in this area is preferred

The position is office based in Lambeth; the service is contracted until 2023. The hours of work are Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00. You will receive 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays per year, rising to 30 after 2 years

To apply for this role, you must:

• Be very conscious of data handling and safeguarding procedures
• Possess high attention to detail
• Be able to communicate clearly through written handovers and vocally
• Possess in depth knowledge of the drug and alcohol sector
• Have the ability to work flexibly across many areas of the service to meet the demands of a busy project
• Possess an enhanced DBS with both the adult and children's checks completed - issued within the last 12 months
• Have worked in a drug and alcohol service before and have the experience of managing both opiate and non-opiate caseloads

If you feel you have the experience, skill and desire for this fantastic opportunity then APPLY NOW, before someone else gets there first!

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

Leading Lives provides high quality social care support for people with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs across Suffolk and beyond in the home and in the community.

We are a leading social enterprise that is highly regarded by our customers for providing social care support with a difference. We exist to support people with social care needs to lead the life they choose.

We offer:

• An opportunity to really make a difference
• Award-winning comprehensive and bespoke training
• An opportunity to gain a recognised and well-valued Health & Social Care qualification
• Holiday package, increasing with service
• Competitive salary

Following a recent successful restructure, we have created 5 new business lines within the organisation:

• Daytime Offer
• Independence Plus Offer
• Professional Service Offer
• Short Break Offer
• Supporting People to Live at Home Offer

Within this new structure, we can better respond to changing demands from customers, and co-ordinate and target our approach to ensure we deliver our support and services as effectively as our customers deserve. We are looking for Team Supervisors to undertake supervisory responsibilities within their respective service.

Our current vacancies:

We have a number of vacancies across Suffolk, with Part-time and Full-time hours available:

Daytime Offer:

Stowmarket

Sudbury local area, including Haverhill

Saxmundham

Independence Plus Offer:

North East (Lowestoft, Waveney, Saxmundham)

Central/East Suffolk (Ipswich & Stowmarket)

Support to Live at Home Offer:

West Suffolk (Bury St Edmunds, Sudbury)

North East (Lowestoft, Waveney, Saxmundham)

Central/East Suffolk (Ipswich & Stowmarket)

Short Breaks Offer

West Suffolk (Bury St Edmunds)

The Role:

You will act as a link between support staff and management and be the first point of contact for employees. You will role model, develop and embed positive culture and exceptional working practices to ensure consistent and efficient service our customers deserve.

Accountabilities:

• Act as a role model, with open, reassuring, positive and constructive feedback within the team
• Become a care ambassador and promote care as a career choice
• Act as a quality ambassador within the service to help drive culture change
• Promote dignity in care and support across the team
• Lead and support team members to perform the role safely and to the best of their ability
• Support Business Support to fill gaps in rota, backfill shifts
• Work shifts as part of the staff rota, be available out of hours to provide advice and support as required
• Work alongside new recruits throughout their probation period
• Carry out audits on finances/medication (where applicable)
• Seek feedback from customer about the support they are receiving
• Develop care plans and outline care and support individual service user needs
• Participate in/lead team meetings
• Support the Service Manager(s) to manager the workplace in line with standards and legislation
• Create and develop new opportunities in the service and community for people to access

This list is not definitive. Please see the attached role profile for further details.

Everyday is different

At Leading Lives, we are caring and passionate and know that there’s no better feeling than seeing the difference each of our jobs make to other people’s lives.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Team Supervisor who will role model our key values and ensure the service continues to run smoothly and efficiently. You’ll act as a mentor for our front-line staff delivering a quality service to all.

Working in social care, we know that no two days are the same, but every day counts.

What you need:

• You’ll have earned your RQF Level 3 Award in Social Care (or equivalent qualification) or be willing to achieve this within 24 months of joining the organisation.
• Good literacy/numeracy for completing reports and maintaining records
• Effective communication skills across a range of contacts
• Substantial experience of working with people in a social care setting
• Awareness of relevant human resource, health and safety and social care legislation
• Practical experience of diversity, advocacy, person-centred approaches and confidentiality
• IT literate
• Approachable, dedicated and hardworking
• Ability to travel to different locations within the service (Suffolk)

Making the Leading Lives Difference

Our company values are at the heart of everything we do, and we are looking for candidates who share these core values.

• We think ahead, adapt, flex and focus to remain the front-runner and make the Leading Lives difference
• We value our relationships and collective strength so we can make the Leading Lives difference
• We grow ourselves to grow others to make the Leading Lives difference

Please note due to the nature of this role, all new appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS with Children and Vulnerable Adults’ Barred List checks, along with all other pre-employment checks in line with Safer Recruitment guidelines.

Deputy Team Leader (Court Services)

Witness Service South – Maidstone, Kent

Do you have experience of working as or alongside volunteers?

Are you looking to develop your management skills or for a new challenge?

We are looking for someone who is a great motivator who thrives on leading teams to deliver positive outcomes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented throughout Citizens Advice. We are a member of the race equality campaign at Business in the Community, the Prince’s responsible business network and are committed to improving employment opportunities for ethnic minorities across the UK. We also welcome applications from, LGB and Trans and non binary candidates. 

We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in role profiles. 

The Role

As the Deputy Team Leader (Court Services), working alongside Team Leaders you will be responsible for the delivery of the Witness Service within your court/s. You will share responsibility for the effective coordination and development of volunteers who support witnesses in their journey through the criminal justice system.

You will be responsible for general service administrative tasks within the courts, as well as inputting service data. 

Who we are looking for 

We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, who can adapt to and manage change. Someone who has administrative skills and is computer literate to a high standard.

We welcome applications from diverse candidates who can demonstrate transferable skills.

This post is subject to enhanced vetting and barring check.

You will love working with us because:

• We value diversity and equity
• You will be a part of a fantastic team who works collaboratively and inclusively, using cutting edge IT solutions to help us work better together
• You will be making a positive difference in people’s lives
• Your health and wellbeing is important to us, we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, including access to counselling sessions, both online and on the phone support.
• Your future financial health is helped by a generous pension scheme
• You can further your career with training and development tailored to you
• You will have access to an online employee support networks and forums
• Generous annual leave allowance starting at 26 days plus bank holidays with an additional 4 days off at the end of the year
• Opportunity to buy additional annual leave
• Generous maternity pay and shared parental leave
• 3 days paid volunteering each year
• Discount scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Inhouse mentoring scheme

About us: 

The Citizens Advice Witness Service provides a vital service offering free and independent support for witnesses in every criminal court across England and Wales.

The Witness Service has over 260 staff and 3000 volunteers and offers free, independent, impartial and confidential support and information to 15,000 witnesses each month to give evidence in every criminal court in England and Wales.

Last year, Citizens Advice helped 2.6 million people face-to-face, by phone, email and webchat, and we received 25 million visits to our digital advice content. We solve 7 in 10 clients' problems, and 4 in 5 tell us that advice improved their lives.

We look for people to help us improve and transform our organisation. We can offer you the opportunity to make a genuine impact and create lasting change within an organisation that makes a difference in the lives of millions of people every year.

Closing date: 17/08/2021

Interview date: 25th August 2021

Volunteering Team Leader
22.5 hours per week
To be worked over 4 or 5 days which must include Fridays
Core hours to be agreed between 8 am and 4:30 pm
£24,491 per annum, pro-rata
Actual annual salary £14,694
Permanent

Age UK South Gloucestershire (AUKSG) is an independent, local charity. We have been working in the community for over 20 years to support older people, their families and carers. We have 21 dedicated staff and over 170 volunteers committed to making South Gloucestershire a great place to grow old and contributing to our mission of 'supporting you and your local community in later life.'

Following an internal restructure, AUKSG is looking to recruit a highly organised and skilled individual to lead on the development and maintenance of volunteering services across the organisation.

This new role will be supported by a Volunteering Coordinator and an administrator and will include overseeing the delivery of our volunteer services, Befriending, Reconnect and Technology Support, including leading on recruitment, training, supervision and retention of our large team of volunteers. The successful candidate will need to collect and analyse delivery and evaluation data relating to volunteer-led services and will be responsible for ensuring targets for funding requirements are achieved.

If you are an experienced people manager, a good communicator and passionate about having a positive impact on the lives of older people, we would like to hear from you.

Age UK South Gloucestershire is committed to equal opportunities and encourages applications from all sectors of the community.

If that person could be you, download an application pack from our website.

Applications must be made using the form on our website, and completed applications forms should be returned to us directly.

Please be aware we are currently reviewing our main office premises, and we may relocate to another central South Gloucestershire location. Further information can be provided on request.

You are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the post at any time once we have received sufficient applications.

Closing date: 8 am, Monday 9th August 2021
Interviews: Within three weeks of the closing date.

Employment Development Advisor 

Hopscotch Women’s Centre is a Camden based well-established voluntary organisation that provides a range of services to Black and minoritised women in London, including information and advice, support and advocacy, education and training and a range of services to children and families including Homecare. 

Hopscotch is currently recruiting an Employment Development Advisor to work with low paid workers, in particular carers to provide 1:1 Information, Advice and Guidance, skills development and mentoring/coaching to support them to move into better opportunities. This role will require you to be supportive and understanding, and be able to deal with any issues that may arise confidently. 

Post: Employment Development Advisor 

Salary: £18,731.79 (pro-rata’ed for £31,219.65 F/T)

Hours:  21 hours per week

Duration:  3 years 

Reports to: Head of Programmes 

If you have experience of mentoring/coaching, some knowledge of the Health and Social Care industry and are proactive and committed to supporting mainly women who are in low paid work to have better opportunities in life, then we would like to hear from you. 

This role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure endorsed by the Disclosure and Barring Service. 

Please do not send CVs as they will not be considered.

Funded by Trust for London 

Leatherhead, Chertsey or Redhill, Surrey

Are you interested in helping people who have, or are recovering from, mental health problems, integrate back into work? Would you like to be part of an organisation that counts on the professionalism, insight, expertise and passion of its staff to inspire individual recovery for the people they work with? Then join us as an Employment Advisor.

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

Right now, we are looking for an Employment Adviser to join our IAPT Employment Service in Surrey. We help individuals with mental health problems to find paid employment, or unpaid voluntary work. We also assist employers and employees to successfully resolve mental health problems in the workplace. But, it’s only possible with the help of people like you.

This role is part of an employment advice service, working closely with clinicians working to provide psychological therapies to people with common mental health problems through the NHS IAPT service. You will support service users with common mental health problems to gain, return to or retain employment. The role will involve working directly with Jobcentre Plus, employers, trade unions and employment agencies to keep people in employment and secure employment opportunities.

Your challenge? To do everything you can to help the individuals we work with to source appropriate work experience placements, paid or voluntary roles with local organisations/employers. Day to day, you’ll offer support, careers advice and guidance, helping people to set their own recovery and employment-focused goals and  provide training in personal and skills development such as CV preparation, interview techniques etc. You’ll also be responsible for establishing and maintaining positive links with partner organisations, local employers and other relevant agencies and have the initiative to develop and promote the service. Additionally, you will have responsibility for maintaining efficient admin systems to ensure referrals, assessments and reviews are completed in a timely manner.

As well as a good understanding of mental health problems and the issues and barriers this can create for our clients, you’ll need excellent motivational, presentation and listening skills.

There are two permanent roles available. The first position is part time, requiring the post-holder to work 30 hours per week. The second is full-time, requiring the post-holder to work 37.5 hours per week.The postholder will be a car driver or have the ability to travel independently across a large geographical area.

The salary for this post is £21,960 per annum. Subsequent salary progression up to a maximum of £22,996 will apply to this post, subject to the postholder meeting the eligibility and performance criteria.

Recovery Focus is committed to working towards equal opportunities and we select staff solely on merit irrespective of race, colour, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, social class, religious belief, disability or history of mental health or addiction problems. If you need support to apply for the role or adaptions at interview please contact the recruitment team to discuss.

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

Closing date: 28th August 2021 at 11:59pm however we do reserve the right to close the vacancy early in the instance that a sufficient number of applications are received.

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

One of the UK’s most inspiring and best-known faith-based organisations is looking for an Employment Advisor to join our Employment Plus Services Team. At the Salvation Army we refer to this position as an Employment Development Coordinator.

The Salvation Army’s Employment Plus service offers tailored support to help people become job-ready. Our aim is to help job seekers to get a job and stay in work. Operating at the heart of communities in more than 650 locations across the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland, we empower individuals to overcome obstacles they face professionally and personally, and to fulfil their life ambitions.

As an Employment Advisor you will help individuals in identifying, developing, securing and sustaining appropriate work opportunities within the local community. You will be responsible for managing your own caseload to ensure a high quality service is delivered to all, and you will manage, develop and maintain close working partnerships with Homelessness Services, Community Services and Corps, to support those in the community experiencing unemployment.

The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate:

• Knowledge of the local labour market and experience in delivering high quality services to people who are unemployed
• Proven ability to be self-directing, planning and prioritising own work load
• Strong communication skills - both written and verbal.

Do you enjoy motivating, engaging and empowering people of all ages to make changes in their lives? If so, this may be your next career move

Benefits: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays; a contributory pension scheme; season ticket loan and an employee assistance programme.

Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK and DBS Disclosure

In order to complete your application please download and read the job description & person specification. In the person specification you will find the criteria required for the role, please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement.

Closing date: 15 August 2021. Applications will be shortlisted on a weekly basis.

CVs will not be accepted.

Promoting equality in the workplace

Job Title:  Employment and Integration Adviser (multiple) 

Location(s):  Birmingham and Manchester (multiple in both) 

Hours:  37.5 hours per week, with occasional evening/weekend work (TOIL provided) 

Contract:  2 year fixed term 

Salary:  £23,000 - £25,000 

Reports to:  Senior Employment and Integration Adviser or Programme Manager 

Language Requirements:  Fluency in English and at least one target language is essential e.g. Arabic, Amharic, Dari, Farsi, Kurdish, Pashto, Somali, or Tigrinya. 

The Charity 

Founded in 2015, Breaking Barriers is a fast-paced, start-up charity with a mission to help refugees in London gain the knowledge, confidence and experience to secure stable and fulfilling employment in their new home. We offer effective and flexible employment support in direct partnership with businesses that help refugees secure work, progress into better jobs, and successfully integrate into UK society. We have a unique approach, working with corporate partners to help refugees develop careers that match their skills, experience and aspirations. 

Since Breaking Barriers’ inception in 2015, we have grown to support in excess of 500 refugees per year. We are really excited that we are now expanding into new regions in the UK with an exciting opportunity to expand in Birmingham and Manchester. 

We concentrate on getting things done in a flexible environment where everyone is encouraged to take ownership and contribute.

We are a team of 40 employees supported by several hundred volunteers, who are all driven and committed to helping London’s refugee community. We are looking for similarly driven and ambitious individuals keen to join an enterprising organisation where they can benefit from the opportunity to innovate and shape the direction of the charity. Colleagues who thrive are passionate, driven and have the confidence to work autonomously while remaining team players and sharing credit with all involved. 

We are looking for someone who lives and breathes our values: 

• Mission-led: our clients come before everything else. 

• Welcoming: we want all people to feel happy, comfortable and secure with us. 

• Collaborative: we are supportive and considerate, curiously exploring other viewpoints to find solutions.

• Enterprising: we are discerningly bold, entrepreneurial and have the courage to give things a go.

Role Overview 

You will take on significant responsibility in this role, enrolling new clients, managing a full caseload and delivering quality support. This involves assessing the opportunities available to each individual, helping them set goals and drawing up support plans to support them into employment, training, or education. You will work with clients online and by phone, as well as in person when it is safe to return to face-to-face delivery and monitor their progress towards goals. Complementary support will be delivered through our volunteers who are trained in delivering employment advice, and you will book weekly appointments for clients, allocating time slots according to availability and the volunteer’s specialty. We offer a strong team environment, where your ideas and drive will be welcomed and where you as an individual can make a real difference to people’s lives. 

Key Responsibilities 

We are a fast-growing charity that prides itself on its flexibility and responsiveness, and as a result your responsibilities may change, develop, and grow according to the needs and development of our programmes. 

1. Manage a caseload of clients 

• Complete enrolments to register new clients to receive Breaking Barriers support, gathering registration information and explaining Breaking Barrier’s services. You will focus on client enrolments in particular in the first 9 months of the project.

• Take responsibility for managing and delivering quality support to a caseload of clients, (depending on hours worked). 

• Work with clients to assess available opportunities and draw up support plans to support them into employment, training, or education outcomes. 

• Ensure clients who have lower levels of English and/or IT skills can join appropriate Education classes, both within Breaking Barriers and externally. 

• Monitor clients’ progression towards their goals and provide monthly written updates on progress and agreed actions.

• Look into alternative approaches and solutions where clients are not progressing towards their goals.

• Meet clients remotely (and in person when face-to-face delivery resumes) and work in collaboration with other service providers providing complimentary support. Provide contact by phone and email as required, providing guidance in an easily understood manner.

• Share knowledge and learnings with the rest of the team 

​2. Delivery and Administrative Work 

• Ensure that all paperwork and online records are completed accurately and in time for deadlines. 

• Update the Breaking Barriers database, keeping accurate records of client details, support provided during appointments, client progress and planned next steps. 

• Assist with effective monitoring and evaluation, ensuring that clients on your caseload carry out surveys in a timely manner. 

• Record summaries of clients’ appointments to ensure that accurate records are maintained. 

• Coordinate with volunteers and book appointments for clients by phone and email on a weekly basis, matching clients and volunteers by availability and specialty. 

• Create detailed briefings for volunteers to help them structure their appointments. Supervise and act as a point of contact volunteers, ensuring they are supported to deliver advice and guidance to a high standard. 

• Stay on top of internal communications and emails to ensure no opportunities for clients or deadlines are missed. 

3. Cross-Organisational Responsibilities 

• Take part in meetings both with the Programmes team and the wider organisation, sharing ideas and feedback. 

• Take up opportunities for training and development provided by different teams within the organisation, so that new skills are being learned and knowledge is being shared across the organisation. 

• Support with additional activities as required both within the Programmes team and the wider organisation. 

Considerations 

Although Breaking Barriers staff are currently working from home, when we return to face-to-face support this position will require the ability to travel regularly within Birmingham or Manchester (depending on the role) and occasionally within the UK. Occasional working outside of normal working hours, i.e. at weekends or evenings, is required to meet client need, and time off in lieu is provided. 

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. 

Breaking Barriers particularly welcomes applicants with experience of migration and/or a refugee background. 

If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, we want to hear from you. To apply, please submit a CV and 500-word statement outlining:  

• Why you are interested in the role 

• What skills and experience you would bring to be successful in this role 

Please note that applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

NFER is a leading educational research charity operating in the UK and internationally. Our mission is to improve outcomes for future generations everywhere and to support positive change across education systems. Our research informs policy and practice and we proudly develop and supply a third of the UKs primary schools with the assessment products for teachers.

As the HR Manager you will support the work of the foundation by working with the business providing a best in class HR service, advising and guiding leaders, managers and colleagues, within your assigned business area and across the organisation.

You’ll be responsible for coordinating and implementing HR processes and procedures and ensuing all HR duties are undertaken in accordance with employment legislation and company policy. As well as undertaking HR projects and initiatives aimed to align NFER’s workforce with the strategic goals of the organisation.

We are a developing department, so you’ll be required to input in to and support with the modernisation of HR across the foundation, continually strive for efficiency, whilst improving the employee experience and delivering a business lead partnership and service to Line Managers and employees.

This is a HR generalist role so you’ll need to be agile and flexible and prepare to get involved in a range of topics. We are looking for some who:

• can support and influence all stakeholders, including Senior Leaders across the business
• shows empathy and has excellent people skills including the management of sensitive situations, as well as strong customer service skills
• has excellent organisational and communication skills
• has generalist HR experience, including experience of managing the entire employee lifecycle and up to date employment legislation knowledge.
• uses their own initiative, has drive and commitment to making things happen and a willingness to challenge the norm.

You’ll be passionate about HR and may have held similar roles such as ER Manager, ER Advisor, Employee relations advisor, Human Resources Manager, HR Manager, HR Coordinator, HR Advisor.

Why NFER?

• Competitive salary £35,000 - £40,000
• Generous pension scheme
• Hybrid working available (home and Slough office)
• 42 days’ holiday per year including Bank Holidays + additional discretionary days
• Support for professional development
• Great work/life balance (35 hours worked per week)

Most of our teams are currently working from home but our offices are open surrounded by five acres of green land on the outskirt of Slough, located close to Windsor. It's just 15 minutes from London Paddington and an easy drive from the M4, M40 and London Heathrow.

If you’re looking for a place where you can put your heart, soul and skills into making a difference, we want to hear from you. Apply via the button shown.
The closing date for applications is midnight 28th July

NFER is a not-for-profit organisation and an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

Job title: Case Officer  

Region: Homebased, covering London area 

Directorate: Operations 

Contract: Permanent, Full Time 35 hours per week 

Salary: £23,800 – £24,800 per annum (plus £4452 London Weighting if applicable) 

About The Royal British Legion 

Careers in Advice and Welfare 

Across the country, in every city and on every street, the Legion is there to support our Armed Forces community. As the largest charity of our kind, we have 235,000 members, 60,000 volunteers and a network of partners all helping us give support wherever and whenever it's needed. 

Every day, everyone in our Advice and Welfare teams dedicate themselves to bettering the lives of those in this community. 

Be it a conversation about financial support, physical and mental wellbeing, employment, housing, independent living or social support – working in these teams means the time you’d spend with those who need our help, and the advice you’d offer, could have a profound effect on their lives. 

It's this mission, this scale, this challenge and the values we all live by, that makes the Legion such a fulfilling place to thrive. 

We also want those who need our support to be able to get it when they need it, and from those best placed to give it. Which is why we’ve invested in multi-channel support services. 

So, if you want to give your days meaning. To put your passion into a role with real impact. To support people and be supported yourself. In an inclusive team that faces every challenge together. Whatever your interests and ambitions, we think you’ll find a role here that works for you, with career opportunities right across the UK. 

The Role 

An opportunity has arisen to join the London Area Team as a Case Officer in a permanent role, 35 hours per week. As a Case Officer, you will work with individuals eligible for Legion assistance to help them to access the right support in a timely and seamless way in areas such as finance, employment, health or housing advice or overcoming temporary crisis. You will also support the work of our volunteer caseworkers. A self-starter, confident at working independently, you will be responsible for forging successful relationships with statutory bodies and other agencies to maximise our reach and impact. 

An experienced and customer focused case manager, assured in advocating on behalf of clients, you will have a good understanding of the UK benefits system and be used to working across multiple agencies. You will also need to be a strong team player, with excellent communication, planning and organisational skills. 

This role is home-based, but there will be times you are required to attend meetings in and around London, to include our national headquarters in Southwark.  

Diversity Statement 

We believe that the compassion, understanding and service we show each, and every individual customer should be reflected in the way we all support, respect and include every individual who works with us. 

It’s because of this that we have strived hard to create a One Legion culture that we can all feel part of and succeed in. It’s why we make sure that you have the opportunities you need to learn and develop. It’s why we’re invested in making RBL a truly inclusive place to work, where everyone can be themselves. It’s why you’re welcome, whoever you might be. 

It’s why we welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. 

How to Apply 

Please apply by clicking ‘Apply Online’. 

Closing date for this role is: Wednesday 4th August 

Interviews will be via teams on: Monday 16th August