We need you to offer direct support to young people who may have mental ill health or be experiencing a deterioration to try and prevent any further downward spiral; and ultimately prevent hospitalisation or homelessness as a result. The young people have varying degrees of problems from low level anxiety and depression through to diagnosed and treated psychological conditions. All are vulnerable and need maximum support to keep them safe from others and themselves. Whilst our primary purpose is to tackle homelessness the mental well being is core to that being a success.

The role is an assertive outreach model, with a caseload assisting young people to navigate some of the statutory services, accompany them into appointments, signpost to appropriate agencies and offer talking therapies. You will work within a  team of specialists around mental health, care leavers, CSE and  domestic abuse to provide additional support to young people living in any of the Backup services.

We are opening a brand new service Redds Place; for young people who are homeless with support needs. Its a short stay and assessment centre for 12 people. You need a balance of person centred support as well as empathy and understanding that all young people negative behaviours are symptoms of trauma. The role involves assessment, support, engagament, rapport building and housing management in equal measures.

We are looking for people with positive attitudes and a real desire to help young people, not write them off after 3 strikes. Young people make mistakes and we want them to learn about choice and consequences. The salary starts at £25,183 - £29,461 (for average 42 hours week) increments subject to successful annual appraisals. The job is part of an 8 week rolling rota which covers day time and evenings 7 days a week, 365 days a year. The rota is 4 on 4 off.

As a waking night worker with double cover we need great team workers, people calm in a crisis and someone who can follow procedures as well as be approachable to young people. You are working in their home.

Community Southwark is the infrastructure organisation for the Voluntary and Community Sector in Southwark. We aim to bring about positive change for people living in Southwark by championing, supporting and working with the wonderful and diverse organisations and individuals that make up the voluntary and community sector (VCS) in Southwark.

We support non-profit organisations to run effectively, efficiently, sustainably and legally through providing a range of activities including training, face-to-face advice, online resources, holding events for information and engagement as well as hosting networks and working groups and providing policy insights and influence.

We also work with individuals and informal groups on social action, engagement, supporting campaigns, providing information on how you can get involved in improving your community and more.

We are a champion for the sector and look to ensure we have a seat at the right table on its behalf.

We particularly encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) people and people from the LGBT community.

IMPORTANT: We are committed to ensuring our recruitment procedure is completely free from risks of unconscious bias. We therefore kindly ask you to remove your name and any indication of your gender, ethnicity or other personal information from both your CV and Cover Letter, that's not related to your work experience or skill set. 

Please just confirm your name and contact details in the email you send to us, so we can contact you with the outcome of your application when it's been reviewed by the hiring panel.

Please see attached recruitment pack for a full introduction to our charity and details on how to apply for the role. You can also click on 'Apply on website' to see our application instructions there.

Job Description

Responsible to: Director of Development & Partnerships
Salary: £28,771 pro rata for 4 days per week
Contract Duration: Permanent (subject to satisfactory probation)
Hours: Part time, 28 hours per week (days negotiable)
Direct reports: None
Location: 1 Addington Square, Camberwell, London, SE5 0HF. Some travel will be required.

Please note: This post may need to work from home following Covid-19 guidelines. Meetings may be held online, and travel may be limited to essential only.

Benefits: pro rata of 30 days holiday (exclusive of public/bank holidays) per annum, Flexible working, Pension – Employer contribution: 5%, Cycle to Work Scheme, and pro rata of 2 Volunteering Days per annum.

Main Purpose of Role
This role will lead on developing our networks and policy and influence work in order to benefit the voluntary and community sector in Southwark.
This includes:
• Delivering the organisation’s policy research function and to ensure relevance and quality in relation to voluntary and community sector strategies and plans.
• Working at a strategic level with the voluntary and community sector and public sector organisations on a variety of strategies, policies and plans.
• Developing and utilising communication channels and providing quality information to staff, members and key external stakeholders.

Principal Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Research and Information
• To co-ordinate and manage policy research and analysis work (this may include managing policy research volunteers);
• To convert research findings into strategic outcomes and prepare written reports and policy documents for a variety of audiences;
• To analyse and interpret data sets generated through surveys;
• To undertake small scale primary research projects that inform CS on, for example, the nature of the local voluntary and community sector;
• To develop and maintain effective systems for gathering, analysing and reviewing and storing information;
• To engage with CS members to support their data and information requirements;
• To come up with implementable recommendations from research;
• To work with the sector on a variety of research projects;
• To use evidence to future forecast and proactively engage the sector;
• Develop and deliver training, workshops, online resources and other materials to inform the sector.

Policy and Influence
• To network and liaise with stakeholders, promoting and advocating for the VCS;
• To develop a wide range of relevant policy briefings for CS staff and members;
• To develop strategies and action plans relating to CS’s policy and research work that support the sector locally to thrive;
• To help coordinate the development of a number of the high-level agendas in partnership with statutory partners, for example around voluntary sector business premises, or the local compact;
• To identify and support representatives from the sector to sit on relevant boards and meetings, feeding back to the sector;
• To proactively engage with the sector and harness its expertise to ensure recommendations and actions are implemented that further the influence of the VCS and contribute to being equal partners.

Network and Partnership Development
• To provide secretariat functions for CS’s networks (currently 12 and more in development) and Southwark Voice – meetings of representatives of the Networks;
• To hold appropriate forums and meetings as required;
• To bring organisations together to tackle key issues faced by Southwark Communities;
• Attend relevant Boards and meetings, disseminating information to and from relevant parts of sector and within CS;
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and sector;

Project Co-ordination
• Develop a framework to evaluate the impact of this work;
• Collect, collate, monitor and review data on the outputs and impact of the project to meet the evaluation requirements;
• Supervise, support and develop volunteers to carry out research and other projects related to this work;
• Work across CS to ensure policy and influence work contributes to all aspects of our work;

General
• To support Community Southwark’s mission, vision, values and strategic objectives;
• To undertake other tasks from time to time and as appropriate, that may be required by management in line with the goals of the organisation
• To work within all of Community Southwark’s policies, in particular the Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities and Confidentiality policies, and help to ensure that diversity and equality of opportunity is integral to the organisation’s work
• Work to administration and communication protocols efficiently to ensure that organisational systems and procedures are implemented
• To contribute to developing and managing an electronic database (AirTable), ensuring that all data is correct before inputting into Community Southwark’s systems.

Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Needed:

• Understanding of the work of the voluntary & community sector (VCS)
• Knowledge of policy in relation to the voluntary and community sector and local and national governments
• Experience of identifying and developing relationships with key stakeholders
• Experience in researching and presenting information to influence decision-makers
• Ability to interpret research, legislation and policy and present it in an accessible way
• Ability to confidently communicate with a range of people in a variety of ways i.e. facilitate networks, workshops and focus group, 1-2-1 etc.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills both written and oral
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage a complex set of competing priorities within a flexible framework

Personal Qualities

• Strong team player, capable of leading and decision making whilst also considering wider issues and impact on individuals
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage a complex set of competing priorities within a flexible framework
• High level listening, influencing and negotiating skill; positive, flexible and proactive attitude
• Strong networking and influencing skills
• Reliability
• A full commitment to equality of opportunity with practical ideas for its implementation within the scope of the post
• Flexible work ethic, every day can be different
• Ability to create new opportunities and be able to run with them
• Independent yet a team worker
• Proactive in putting ideas and thoughts into actions and solutions

This is an exciting opportunity to join an inspirational and visionary children's charity as part of their growing fundraising team. Established in 2000, Caudwell Children works to transform the lives of disabled children and their families, enabling them to challenge the barriers they face throughout childhood by providing practical and emotional support.

Caudwell Children is going through an exciting period of growth having recently opened a new state-of-the-art facility for multi-disciplinary therapy programmes for childhood disability and research of neurodevelopmental conditions, including autism, within the grounds of Keele University.

This transformational period brings the need to develop all income streams to enable this growth and so Caudwell Children are looking for an experienced Associate Director of Partnerships to join their team on a permanent basis.

Caudwell Children - Associate Director of Partnerships

Location: Keele, Staffordshire

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 plus bonus (dependent on skills and experience)

Contract: Permanent

The Associate Director of Partnerships will lead a high performing team to coordinate and implement Caudwell Children's strategy to deliver the partnerships that are needed to achieve the organisation's ambitious goals; with a focus on Corporate, SME, NHS and Government audiences.

You will inspire a team to secure and build partnerships and will be ultimately accountable for ensuring the team's successful acquisition, cultivation and growth of partnerships in line with the organisation's new strategy delivering to income, advocacy, public engagement and growing support objectives.

To be considered for this position you will have a proven track record of supporting the leadership of an organisation at a senior level. You will have demonstrable experience in strategy development, corporate engagement and partnerships as well as a solid track record of achieving six-figure financial targets.

Closing date for applications: Harris Hill reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration.

If you would like to receive an Information Pack for this role, with details on how to apply, please contact Faye Marshall at Harris Hill.

We look forward to hearing from you.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an inspirational and visionary children's charity as part of their growing fundraising team. Established in 2000, Caudwell Children works to transform the lives of disabled children and their families, enabling them to challenge the barriers they face throughout childhood by providing practical and emotional support.

Caudwell Children is going through an exciting period of growth having recently opened a new state-of-the-art facility for multi-disciplinary therapy programmes for childhood disability and research of neurodevelopmental conditions, including autism, within the grounds of Keele University.

This transformational period brings the need to develop all income streams to enable this growth and so Caudwell Children are looking for an experienced Philanthropy Manager to join their team on a permanent basis.

Caudwell Children - Philanthropy Manager

Location: Keele, Staffordshire

Salary: £26,000 - £35,000 plus bonus (dependent on skills and experience)

Contract: Permanent

Supported by the CEO Trudi Beswick and founder/major benefactor John Caudwell, the legacy circle is a network of high-profile individuals personally motivated to support the challenges facing children with disabilities and their families.

As Philanthropy Manager, your focus will be on developing new sustainable income through high-profile fundraising activities, providing personal contributions and introducing influential contacts to Caudwell Children.

To be considered for this position you will have demonstrable experience of major donor fundraising with a strong track record in securing five to six figure gifts from high net worth individuals. You will have proven experience or recruiting new prospects as well as managing donor engagement and cultivation strategies.

Closing date for applications: Harris Hill reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration.

If you would like to receive an Information Pack for this role, with details on how to apply, please contact Faye Marshall at Harris Hill. 

We look forward to hearing from you.

We are excited to be recruiting a Programme Manager for the North Birkenhead Cradle to Career Programme to focus on delivering the Community and Services elements of our programme.

Do you have experience in leading initiatives to overcome inequality or improve child outcomes? Are you well-practised in facilitating effective conversations between the community and local services, and bringing about change in a community? Are you passionate about improving the lives of disadvantaged children and young people? If yes, then this could be the right opportunity for you.

If successful, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day delivery of the Community Project and Services Project for Cradle to Career at a local level. You will be working closely with a multi-disciplinary public services team and a number of third sector agencies serving low-income communities. You will support these groups in developing collaboration, shared approaches and strategic interventions, within an agreed framework, aimed at meeting the development, wellbeing and connectivity needs of those children and families deemed most at risk through a collective approach.

The role will be based from the Cradle to Career programme office in North Birkenhead and will be an initial 3 year fixed term contract to 31 August 2023.

Key responsibilities

Services

You will support identified staff in a multidisciplinary public services team and within local organisations in the following areas:

1. Facilitate meaningful discussion and a collective impact approach between service providers, residents, families and local agencies to embed locally-led solutions.

2. Support the identification of key areas of strength and development within the current local area provision, particularly in relation to early identification of need and effective intervention for children, young people and families.

3. Support the identification of training and development needs in relation to the project and liaise effectively with local and national partners to build the capacity of professionals.

4. Support the adoption of a research-led approach to improving outcomes for those children at risk, helping local partners to identify and evidence needs, before designing and delivering collective solutions to these needs.

5. Support the effective monitoring and embedding of interventions from a range of evidence-based delivery partners.

6. Help local partners to reflect on the learning gained through this work and spread that learning throughout their agencies and across the Cradle to Career project to multi-agency colleagues.

7. Line manage a programme officer, supporting them to carry out their role effectively.

Community

You will support identified local organisations and residents in the following areas:

1. Facilitate meaningful discussion and a collective impact approach between service providers, residents, families and local agencies to embed locally-led solutions.

2. Support the meaningful engagement of residents in the Cradle to Career project, building on the knowledge and relationships developed by local organisations and community groups.

3. Support the identification of training and development needs in relation to the project and liaise effectively with local and national partners to build the capacity of local residents to lead on change.

4. Support the effective monitoring and embedding of interventions from a range of evidence-based delivery partners, ensuring that interventions are informed effectively by resident voice.

5. Help local partners to reflect on the learning gained through this work and spread that learning throughout their community and across the Cradle to Career project.

You will also work closely with the rest of the Right to Succeed Programme team, currently delivering projects across multiple geographical areas, to share challenges and learning.

Please download our recruitment pack with more information on how to apply - we will not consider applications that do not include 1-2 page supporting statement detailing your interest in and suitability for the role, as explained in the pack.

Working as part of the TLG centre team in Reading, the Classroom Teacher post provides a unique opportunity to support young people experiencing educational crisis.

TLG Reading is a centre for alternative education provision delivering tailored social and educational interventions for young people. The Lead Teacher will play an integral role in enabling young people to get their lives back on track, through delivering innovative programmes, and working with the Centre Manager to ensure that the education centre achieves success.

The role involves assistance with the planning and delivery of lessons, leading sessions as timetabled and providing one-to-one support as appropriate to bring excellence to the young people’s learning experience.  The individual will also act as a link between TLG’s students, their families and the church community.

We are looking to recruit an individual with a strong and vibrant Christian faith. TLG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff including volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful applicant will be required to undertake a DBS check. 

We would welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds to enable us to better reflect the needs of the communities we serve.

The date of initial video interviews and final interviews is to be confirmed.

The Jack Petchey Foundation is a dynamic Foundation, set up in 1999 by Sir Jack Petchey to inspire and motivate young people and recognise them for their achievements. To date, the Foundation has invested over £133 million in young people across London and Essex. We are looking for a Head of Partnerships to lead and develop our major partnerships and our paid internship programme. You will have lead responsibility for the majority of JPF’s major partner programmes and will harness the potential of JPF’s network to strengthen opportunities for young people across London and Essex.

Purpose of Job

• To lead and develop our portfolio of partnership programmes, ensuring that JPF is a supportive partner and that programmes operate effectively, deliver value for money and provide outstanding opportunities for young people.
• To convene and provide support to JPF partners so that they can learn from each other and can develop and share best practice and complementary approaches to their work.
• To lead and deliver the Foundation’s paid internship programme, ensuring that youth organisations are supported and young interns provided with a robust programme of training and development.

The role reports to the Director of Operations and will support delivery of the Foundation’s Strategic Plan. The post-holder will not have line management responsibility but will be responsible for managing a large number of high-profile partnerships. These partnership programmes are central to the Foundation’s aims and the post holder will need to have advanced management and leadership skills. They will work closely and collaboratively with others in the team in order to deliver our strategic aims.

A full job description, further details and an application form can be found on our website via the Apply button. Completed Application Forms and Staff Diversity Monitoring Forms should be returned via email as described on our website (CVs will not be accepted).

Application deadline: 9am Monday 20th July 2020.

First interviews: Friday 24th July 2020 by zoom.

Second interviews: Wednesday 29th July 2020, ideally in the office if social distancing and travel requirements permit.

JPF is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we seek to build a team that reflects the diverse communities that we serve.

No Agencies please

Would you like to be part of an innovative, friendly & dynamic team committed to making a difference? Yellow Door services are seeking flexible, highly motivated therapeutic practitioners who share our values & passion for delivering the very best in Domestic & Sexual Abuse prevention & response.

 Counselling roles to work with Children (Under 11’s), Young People (11-18 years), Adults or Families

Yellow Door provides a range of group, individual and family therapy options for Adults, Children and Young People who have experienced or are at risk from Domestic or Sexual Abuse. We are looking for qualified and skilled therapeutic practitioners experienced in individual, group, face to face or remote working with either children, young people, adults, families or any combination of these.

Hours to be agreed

£22,956 – £28,321 FTE

Closing Date: 28th July 2020 12 noon

Interviews will be held 31st July 2020

Yellow Door works across Southampton & Hampshire but is based near central Southampton with free staff parking and opportunities for professional development. Working hours negotiable but some early evening hours may be required. We are an equal opportunities employer and operate a TOIL system to support flexible working.

Please contact us if you would like an informal discussion.

Working in a small dedicated team, you will provide support to London services. The role will involve the provision of advice and support to a diverse range of young LGBTQ+ persons aged 16-25 who are homeless, vulnerably housed or in a hostile environment. Our main focus is in maintaining our ability to provide the highest service possible giving our young people the opportunities they need to realise their own life plans and to reach their own goals and objectives. Overall, we aim to get young LGBTQ+ people into accommodation and work or education so they can end their period of homelessness.

Job summary:

• To assess the needs of young LGBTQ+ people who are homeless, vulnerably housed, or in a hostile environment, and to carry out casework on their behalf.
• Identifying young people’s support needs and assisting them developing a detailed support plan for short-term intervention with each young person on your caseload.
• Finding accommodation for these young people and being creative in sourcing new accommodation routes and building relationships with accommodation providers in cooperation with the Services Manager.
• Providing weekly keywork sessions for residents of our LGBTQ+ supported accommodation scheme Purple door.
• Carrying out day-to-day housing management tasks, including carrying out health and safety checks
• Attending appointments with young LGBTQ+ people when needed including providing advocacy with statutory services i.e. Local Authorities.

For more than 26 years PostScript360 has been working with people to overcome prescription drugs dependence by helping them build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. Our charity has supported thousands of people with a history of dependence and withdrawal of benzodiazepines and other similar drugs through our therapy and support services.

As a Recovery and Wellbeing Practitioner you will work with adults on an individual face-to-face basis, telephone support service and host therapy groups with people from all backgrounds and ages.

You will work as part of a team providing information, advice, assessments, group work and, recovery management of people who have a dependency or misuse of benzodiazepines and/or other similar drugs.

You will support individuals to enable them to self-manage their recovery, to make positive choices and healthy changes to their lifestyle through their journey of recovery of overcoming prescription drug dependence.

You will be liaising with voluntary, statutory agencies and health professionals on behalf of the clients. You must have a flexible approach, committed to the principles of confidentiality and keep up to date client records.

Do you have the skills, knowledge and experience of supporting individuals that have experienced drugs dependence? If yes, we would very much like to hear from you.

We are looking for an Advice Supervisor or experienced Adviser (caseworker) to join our team.  If you are passionate about supporting individuals and families in need, have a minimum of two years Adviser experience (Citizens Advice or equivalent accreditation), are a natural team leader, enjoy delivering training and are interested in joining a dedicated professional team we would love to hear from you. This post is funded by the Walcott Foundation.

You must be prepared to work flexibly, currently due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, work will be home based until a time when our offices (Mitcham, Morden and Streatham Hill) re-open.  Our offices have excellent public transport links and Mitcham also has a carpark.  We offer a friendly and welcoming work environment and can provide flexible work opportunities dependent on service demands. 

We are looking for an accredited Debt Adviser to provide comprehensive debt advice and support to those in need including individuals with mental health conditions.  If you have at least one year’s post certificate training, are accredited to give debt advice, passionate about supporting individuals and families in need and interested in joining a dedicated, professional team we would love to hear from you.

The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work flexibly with clients.  You will be meticulous in your work, especially when supporting clients and maintaining case records for continuity of casework.  You will also be very well informed with regards to legislation, case law and policy changes relating to debt and benefits.

You must be prepared to work flexibly, currently due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, work will be home based until a time when our offices (Mitcham, Morden and Streatham Hill) and outreach venues re-open.