Children And Families Worker Jobs in Bristol
Adult Carer Services Manager role
Hours - 28 hours per week
Salary - £36,350 per annum FTE (£27,141 actual)
An opportunity is available to help make life better for carers
Are you self-motivated, organised, empathetic, able to work independently and think on your feet, then you might want to consider joining a small team of like-minded people.
Our charity, the Carers Support Centre, works across Bristol and South Gloucestershire to support unpaid family carers who are supporting their loved ones at home.
We currently have a vacancy in our Adult Services Team to support the Chief Executive and Senior Management Team and work with our Adult Carer Team. This is a senior role that requires managerial experience, an understanding of the health and social care sector, safeguarding, empathy and the ability to work with different employed teams and volunteers.
Main duties will include:
To:
· Be a member of the Senior Management team and actively participate in the overall strategic management and development of the organisation.
· Ensure that the strategic development of the adult carer services are co-ordinated and services are delivered in line with funded contract requirements, CSC's development plan and local and national strategies and priorities.
· Be responsible for the support, supervision, management and development of the Carer Support Team, Health Team, Volunteer Development & Carers Time Team Managers and the Walk & Talk lead.
· Be the Adult Safeguarding lead, working in conjunction with the Children’s Safeguarding lead and deputies.
· Lead on the staff wellbeing programme and areas of work.
There’s lots more we could tell you, but why not apply and come and see for yourself.
Closing date for applications is 5th August 2024 @ 9am with interviews on 14th August.
Please visit our website for all the information you need and details of how to apply. All completed applications should be returned to via email.
If you would like to know more about this role, please get in touch for further information.
Registered Charity No: 1063226
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There are 1.5 million children and young people with a disability (CYPD) in the UK. Over three quarters cannot access regular leisure facilities which massively impacts their health and well-being. Furthermore, the impact of living with a disability can have a significant impact on the wider family, with over 72% of parents reporting mental health challenges and over two thirds saying they feel isolated some or all of the time.
Gympanzees’ mission is simple. We want all children and young people living with a disability to have access to high-quality, fully inclusive leisure facilities so that they can enjoy fun, fitness, and friendships and support their families out of isolation.
Sounds simple, but it’s a huge task. There is nowhere in the UK like this. Anywhere. At all. But we’re changing that, and we want you to join us!
Since 2018 we’ve been hosting Pop Up’s during easter and summer months, across Bristol, in various special schools which has seen us welcome over 23,500 visitors. Each one has helped hone and improve our delivery model, and longer-term plans. These Pop Ups have seen some incredible firsts, including:
· A 6 year old taking their first steps
· A 12 year old sleeping through the night for the first time
· A 3 year old having his first laugh
· An 8 year old rolling over for the first time
Families have travelled from all over the country to enjoy the Pop Ups, some covering 6-hour journeys just for their afternoon of fun!
During COVID we quickly adapted our offer to include a Lending Library which continues to this day, offering nearly 300 items of specialist equipment, free of charge.
In 2023 we purchased a new site to develop into a permanent home which will open in summer 2026. Redevelopment is underway, and so too is an £8 million campaign to support this extraordinary project.
This will be a game changer for the children and families we support. Truly transformational and life changing. Want to be part of it?
Where you’d fit in
Gympanzees is a growing team which currently consists of 16. The fundraising team consists of 6 people. This role is a crucial member of the fundraising team and will be delivering on a vital income stream that is both financially and strategically significant for the capital project.
Job description
As the Senior Fundraising Manager for Trusts and Statutory, you will play a pivotal role in securing vital income from across these funding streams, whilst leading a small team to maximise their own fundraising efforts from similar sources.
This position is ideal for someone with proven experience in researching and crafting successful grant applications from both traditional grants as well as local and national statutory source. It will especially appeal to those with capital campaign experience but is not a pre-requisite.
You'll be tasked with distilling complex information into compelling narratives that effectively convey our mission and objectives while aligning with grant requirements. Excellent copywriting skills are essential, as you'll need to create engaging and informative content that tells our story authentically and passionately.
Your approach will be highly organised and methodical to ensure accuracy and compliance with grant briefs. Reporting to the Director of Fundraising, you'll collaborate closely with a high-level fundraising team to maximize funding opportunities and drive positive impact. Additionally, you shall line manager the Trust and Foundations Manager.
At Gympanzees, we offer a working environment that enables everyone to perform their best with flexible hours and remote working options to suit your home life. The role is hybrid with time split between our office at Aust and home working. We are open to discussing working patterns that work best for you whilst keen for you to be an active team member.
Main Responsibilities - include but are not limited to.
1. Grant identification and Research: Conduct thorough research to identify
potential grant and statutory funding opportunities from government agencies, foundations, corporations, and other sources aligned with Gympanzees' mission and projects.
2. Grant Proposal Development: Lead the development of compelling grant proposals, including conducting needs assessments, defining project objectives, outlining budgets, and articulating impact metrics.
3. Grant Application Process: Manage the end-to-end grant application process, including drafting, editing, and submitting grant proposals within deadlines, and ensuring compliance with funder requirements.
4. Relationship Management: Cultivate and maintain relationships with existing and potential funders, including government agencies, philanthropic organizations, and corporate partners, to enhance funding prospects and collaboration opportunities.
5. Budgeting and Financial Management: Collaborate with the finance team to develop project budgets, monitor spending against grants, and ensure accurate financial reporting to funders.
6. Grant Compliance: Ensure compliance with grant agreements, reporting requirements, and regulatory guidelines, and coordinate with relevant stakeholders to fulfill reporting obligations.
7. Grant Performance Monitoring: Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness and impact of grant-funded projects, collecting and analyzing data to assess outcomes and inform future funding strategies.
8. Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with program managers, finance staff, and other team members to align funding strategies with organizational priorities and project needs.
9. Knowledge Sharing: Stay informed about trends and best practices in grant funding and statutory funding opportunities relevant to Gympanzees' mission and share insights with the team.
10. Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and capacity-building initiatives to enhance the organization's grant-seeking efforts and overall fundraising strategy.
11. Management of Grants and Trust Officer and grants consultants that we are working with.
Skills you’ll need
1. Proven experience in grant writing, fundraising, or development, preferably in the nonprofit sector.
2. Strong understanding of grant funding mechanisms, including government, foundation, and statutory funding programs.
3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft persuasive grant proposals and communicate complex ideas effectively.
4. Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines under pressure when needed.
5. Financial acumen, including budget development, financial reporting, and grant compliance.
6. Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a results-oriented approach to achieving funding targets.
7. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and grant management software platforms.
8. Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
9. Passion for Gympanzees' mission to be the first leisure centre of its kind in the UK.
What’s in it for you
At Gympanzees we strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. Our mission is to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our community and its employees. We are a hugely passionate and driven team; our jobs are more than work. As a small team, every opinion is valued, and we encourage risk and learning to make us as good as we can be.
We offer 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing 1 day each year you are part of the team, up to 30 days. In addition, everyone is given their birthday off.
We also offer a healthcare plan that you can use to reclaim cash against Dental appointments and treatment, Opticians, Therapy and Specialist Consultations.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Training opportunities.
Sick pay.
NEST pension.
Gympanzees is committed to promoting diversity and encourages applications from underrepresented groups (e.g., Disabled people, people from ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ people). As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview to all applicants who meet our essential criteria.
To apply, please send a short covering letter explaining why you should be considered for the role, linking your experience to those listed above. We are also happy to accept your cover letter in video format.
If you are successfully shortlisted, you will be invited for an interview. If successful, you will be asked to provide the names of two referees who have known you for at least two years preferably in a professional context. This can include employers, colleagues, teachers, tutors, support workers, community leaders, a child’s teacher, or a member of a hobby or exercise group you belong to.
Our commitment to safeguarding
At Gympanzees, we take very seriously our responsibilities for the safety and welfare of the people who use our services, our volunteers, staff, and the organisation as a whole.
All applicants successful at the interview will be asked to disclose unspent convictions under the terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended in 2013).
If you would like this document in any other format or if you are experiencing difficulties applying, please get in touch by email, phone or in writing.
Address: Gympanzees, Brightside Park, Aust, BS35 4BL
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In their search for a new International Finance Manager on a permanent basis Family For Every Child are partnering with Robertson Bell to recruit to this pivotal role.
Family For Every Child is a global alliance of local organisations working on the front line with children and families in need. This exciting opportunity involves reporting directly to the Director of Finance and Corporate Resources and playing a crucial role in supporting the finance function across the charity's UK and New Zealand entities. The organisation seeks a qualified Accountant who is adept at managing diverse financial operations to further the charity's impactful global mission.
In this International Finance Manager role, you will:
- Be fully responsible for managing two finance service providers in the UK and New Zealand entities, ensuring that all invoices are processed and approved in time for fortnightly payment runs handling GBP and other currencies through different systems.
- Conduct quarterly reviews of accounts updated by the finance service provider, identifying variances and hold meetings with budget holders in the programmes team to support quarterly forecasting and maintain an 18-month rolling forecast.
- Ensure all reconciliations are completed by the finance service provider and present quarterly report summaries to the leadership team, and work with the Director of Finance and Corporate Resources to prepare reports for board presentations.
- Ensure annual year-end accounts are produced and reconciled, oversee the external audit process, and address any outstanding questions and lead the annual budgeting process with budget holders and review financial policies periodically to ensure compliance and relevance.
- Utilise your experience working within charities with complex funding streams by leading in the production of donor reporting and work with the finance service provider to establish standardised donor reporting processes.
Boasting a completely remote working pattern, the successful candidate will enjoy the flexibility to work from their home anywhere within the UK. In addition to this, they will benefit from an excellent employee benefit package, which includes a generous annual leave allowance, professional development opportunities, matched pension contributions, family-friendly policies, and other benefits to ensure you have the resources and support to thrive both personally and professionally.
The successful candidate will:
- Have extensive experience overseeing a finance function within a medium sized charity, including the production of management accounts, leading at year-end, and overseeing the transactional operations.
- Ideally, hold some accounting qualifications such as a degree or Masters in Accounting or Finance, CCAB affiliated qualification, AAT or equivalent.
- Preferably, have experience working in an international charity and have gained exposure to multiple currencies, and collaborating with international stakeholders.
- Have a thorough understanding of SORP and a background producing financial reports within the not-for-profit sector.
- Be a confident communicator and have the ability to work independently on a remote basis.
WILD Young Parents Project is a small charity on a big mission; to create a fair start for the babies of young parents
Young parent families have a tough start, experiencing health, social and economic inequalities. This is not fair, and we want to change it.
Set up by young parents over 30 years ago, we are now the biggest voice for young parent families in the UK.
Can you help us to fund our vision, to tell the real stories of young parent families, and change hearts, minds and policy so that the babies of young children have a better future?
Location: Remote, with the expectation of some in person collaborative work in Cornwall
Hours: 30 per week
Salary: £32,341 FTE per year
Benefits:
272.5 hours annual leave (inc bank holidays)
Additional leave for additional life events
Long service leave entitlement after 2 years service
Family friendly working
Bespoke wellbeing packages
Enhance sick leave
Teams based organisational structure
Closing date: 1st August 2024
Interviews will be held in Redruth, Cornwall 12th and 16th August 2024
How to apply: Click the Quick Apply button below. You’ll be asked to submit a CV and answer a few short screening questions about your relevant skills and motivation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This role has the following aims:
· To respond to the increasing mental health difficulties that young people are experiencing;
· To improve the overall mental health and wellbeing of young people, and the wider school community;
· To increase knowledge of mental health and wellbeing and improve mental and emotional resilience, for young people and their communities;
· To increase the number of young people managing their mental health without being referred to specialist higher tier services.
This will be achieved through the school-based delivery of focused and school-wide interventions to young people, with the possibility of intervention delivery for the wider school community (including staff, parents and carers) depending on the needs identified by individual schools. Intervention delivery for the wider school community may take place outside schools.
Interviews will be held face to face on 19th and 20th August 2024
We believe no one should have to face a mental health problem alone. We’re here for you. Today. Now.
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We are looking for 2 part time Information & Advocacy Community Support Workers in Scotland, one based in North Scotland (Inverness area due to travel requirements and location of NHS services) and one based in Central Scotland.
You will ensure that service users (children and adults) and their families, receive high quality support, from the point of diagnosis and throughout their journey, and will assist them to access funding, equipment and care and support that they are entitled to. You will join a team that makes a real difference to the lives of the people living with muscle-wasting conditions, and their families, in Scotland. The role will be primarily home based, but there will also be a requirement to attend outpatient clinics within the region, attend home visits where appropriate and to support responding to queries through the helpline and information inbox. Some travel will be required to attend meetings and events outside of Scotland. You will work with both statutory and voluntary organisations, clinicians, and health and social care professionals to ensure that people living with muscle wasting conditions get the care and support they need to live well and independently.
Please download the job description to see full role responsibilities.
About us:
Muscular Dystrophy UK (MDUK) is the charity for the 110,000 people living with muscle-wasting conditions in the UK. We bring together people affected by more than 60 rare and very rare progressive muscle-weakening and wasting conditions. We provide vital information, advice, resources and support for people with these conditions, their families and the professionals who work with them. Our care, information and advocacy service coordinate our support for families, providing advice and practical support to enable individuals to access the services, benefits and equipment they are entitled to. As part of our support, we also connect individuals with others affected by these rare conditions through our peer support networks.
Benefits:
We appreciate the range of skills and experience our staff have to offer. In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we commit to actively developing and supporting you. We also offer a range of benefits including pension, life assurance, cycle scheme, health cash plan, financial wellbeing and an employee assistance programme.
Location: Home based in Scotland.
Please note: you will need your own car and be able to drive for these roles.
*Unfortunately, due to resource capacity, we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful.
**Interviews are likely to be held week commencing 12 August via Microsoft Teams.
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This role will be to support the perpetrator intervention across Wiltshire.
You will be primarily based in Wiltshire supporting the Domestic Abuse Serial Perpetrator (DASP) project, providing bespoke specialist support to perpetrators of domestic abuse. The post holder will work as part of the IOM team within a dynamic, fast paced, crisis intervention, advocacy and support service to ensure that clients who show abusive behaviour are supported through every stage of the process of change. Evening appointments are necessary for this post in Salisbury and Chippenham.
In addition, you will support the delivery of the CPR (Choosing Positive Relationships) Domestic Violence Perpetrator Programme (DVPP), which is an intensive behaviour change programme, designed to increase knowledge and understanding around domestic abuse, the impact on children and healthy relationships. The course teaches tools and strategies to help someone change their behaviour. The CPR group will require weekly evening work in Wiltshire.
The post-holder will be expected to work to Respect standards.
Full training will be available for this role.
Client Based Duties
- Identify and assess the risks and needs of individuals who are abusive in a relationship or other domestic setting, using an evidence-based risk identification checklist.
- Develop personalised risk assessments and safety plans for each service user.
- Advocate for individuals who wish to address their abusive behaviour and show motivation for change with agencies who can help to address the domestic abuse by:
- Understanding the role of all relevant statutory and non-statutory services available to those who are abusive and how your role fits into them.
- Providing advocacy, emotional and practical support and information to individuals, including in relation to drug and alcohol, housing, health and finance.
- Working directly with all key agency partners to address the impact of the abusive behaviour on the safety of high risk victims and ensuring that their safety plans are coordinated.
- Support the client to recognise the abusive behaviour and the effect that it has on their families and assist them in recognising the features and dynamics of domestic abuse present in their situation and help them change unhealthy patterns of behaviour.
- Understand multi-agency partnership structures and work within a multi-agency setting which may include participation at the MAPPA/MARAC. You will contribute interventions and help design a plan to protect victims and any children, while maintaining an independent role on behalf of your client, keeping the victim and any children’s safety as central to any response.
- Ensure support provided is accessible to clients in terms of location and times.
- Be proactive with your line manager in carrying out regular case reviews based on a review of risk and abuse which:
- Feeds back into action planning to further progress, signpost or close cases and;
- Provides feedback to your clients/agencies.
- Help maintain accurate and confidential case management records and databases and contribute to monitoring information for the service.
- Respect and value the diversity of the community in which the services works in, and recognise the needs and concerns of a diverse range of survivors ensuring the service is accessible to all.
- Remain up-to-date and compliant with all organisational procedures policies and professional codes of conduct and uphold standards of best practice.
- Utilizs evaluation and monitoring systems to ensure high standards of service are consistently achieved e.g. Orchards Database.
- Deliver high-quality group work, working in co-operation with your co-facilitator and following a clear manual.
- Have an appropriate attention to data, providing feedback to CPR , your line manager, FearFree and commissioners.
- Work at all times to Respect standards.
- Work closely with other FearFree staff to ensure appropriate support and attention is given to the victim’s needs and those of any children involved.
- Respond proactively to safeguarding concerns, working in partnership with Children’s and Adult’s Social Care.
Working with other agencies
- Work alongside other project partners to ensure that all elements of the project are incorporated into working practices.
- Work in a multi-agency framework to support perpetrators to change their behaviour and help victims and families access relevant support.
- Participate and prepare reports
- Prepare reports for FearFree management as requested.
- Comply with data protection legislation, confidentiality and information sharing policy and procedures and all legislation connected to your work.
- Support colleagues and partner agencies, through awareness raising and institutional advocacy, in order to provide the best possible service for those who are abusive within a family setting.
General
- Work at all times in accordance with the requirements of the Lone Working Policy and Procedure.
- Attend and contribute to team meetings.
- Update written and computerised records with accurate and clear information.
- Contribute to effective team working with a flexible and pro-active approach, including cover for other team members’ holidays and sickness.
- Undertake agreed training and keep updated on changes in legislation, policy and best practice.
- To engage in supervision, annual appraisal and induction training.
Responsibilities
- The post holder will deal with highly confidential information relating to vulnerable people.
- Ensure security of data, especially sensitive personal data, in line with the information security policy
- Work within FearFree’s Policies and Procedures at all times.
- Responsible for security of client information and mobile phone while out of office.
- Employees have responsibilities in respect of health and safety. In particular they will:
- Co-operate at all times with management in the implementation of and adherence to health and safety policy and procedures;
- Take reasonable care for their own safety and for the safety of others who may foreseeably be affected by their actions at work;
- Not intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided for the purpose of health and safety at work;
- Report all health and safety concerns to line managers;
- Assist with the completion of the risk assessment programme.
- Any other duties that may be reasonably required.
It is essential that the post holder is able to respond flexibly to changes in the requirements of this post. This role outline is therefore a guide and not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities the post holder may have over time.
For a full job description/person specification and to apply, please follow the link provided on this website.
FearFree is committed to encouraging equality and diversity in the workplace. We strive to be a diverse and inclusive place to work where we can all be ourselves and individual differences are recognised and valued.
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Maternity Cover Opportunity: Level 1 Youth Worker
Are you enthusiastic and passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Do you believe in empowering youth to shape their own services? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
Benefits – Company Pension, free parking, reduced access to the Gym, C2W
We are seeking an experienced Level 1 Youth Worker to join our team. This role is ideal for someone with hands-on experience working with young people, primarily aged 11-19, up to 25 with disabilities, and from diverse backgrounds.
Key Responsibilities:
· Lead and deliver activities and events to support and engage young people.
· Understand and address the needs and challenges faced by youth.
· Positively engage with young people to improve behaviour, skills, and confidence.
· Plan and deliver sessions to a diverse group of young people.
· Ensure adherence to safeguarding practices and procedures.
Why Join Us?
· Make a real impact on the lives of young people.
· Work in a dynamic and supportive environment.
· Opportunity for further career development.
A Little Bit About Us!
Youth Moves is a youth work charity deeply committed to the transformative power of youth work relationships. We collaborate with young people, families, schools, and communities across South Bristol, focusing on those who need our help the most, particularly in the UK's most deprived areas. We empower young people to take responsibility for their actions, make positive choices, and achieve self-sufficiency.
We offer a range of services, including:
· Youth Club Provision
· One-to-One Mentoring
· Youth Participation Programmes
· Targeted Outreach and Group Work
· Positive Activities
· Social Action and Volunteering Opportunities
Our mission is to support young people in making a successful transition to adulthood by providing high-quality programs that foster long-term, positive changes in their lives.
We are dedicated to equality of opportunity for all staff. Applications are encouraged from individuals of all backgrounds.
Successful candidates will undergo an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search, and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
If you are committed to youth work and want to be part of a team that values the voice of young people, apply now and be a part of something meaningful.
Apply Now and Join Us in Making a Difference!
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Are you looking for a data role within an organisation where the work you do makes a real difference to children's lives?
Are you looking to bring your data and insights experience to a sector-leading team?
We have an exciting opportunity to join the Commercial Strategy Team within the Professional Learning Services (PLS) department, which develops commercial activities that support the NSPCC's strategic goals by engaging professionals and organisations involved in working with children.
As a department, we produce, market and sell high-quality and evidence-based online and face-to-face child protection courses, as well as consultancy products, for anyone who works or volunteers with children. All revenue generated by our product portfolio is reinvested back into the NSPCC to help protect children.
Why are we recruiting?
The Commercial Strategy Team is responsible for driving the department's 5-year growth strategy through data, insights and business development and we are now looking to grow the team to help us meet our ambitious goals.
The Data Analyst (Customer Data and Insights) will have the opportunity to develop how the department uses and presents our customer data to help us grow our income, shape our product offer and reach more professionals to keep children safe.
About the role
The key aspects of the role:
- Responsibility for analysing and reporting on PLS customer data on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis
- Deliver data dashboards across the department to improve data accessibility, presenting timely and accurate information for decision making
- Provide evidence-based insights such as customer profiles, buying patterns, repeat business opportunities to support our customer retention and marketing strategies
- Analyse and report on the PLS customer feedback data to improve our customer experience
We are looking for someone with:
- Highly developed knowledge and experience of data management systems and ability to use statistical and data analysis packages
- Experience analysing large datasets and an understanding of how to gather, segment and report data insight, ideally on customer or audience data
- Experience of developing and managing data dashboards through PowerBI
- Experience of developing data, coding, or analytical best practice within an organisation
- High degree of accuracy, attention to detail and appreciation of data quality issues
Working environment and benefits
Whilst the role is primarily home based, there is an expectation for the successful candidate to occasionally travel to other parts of the country for team meetings, training and to support the wider team.
In return, we can offer a flexible working arrangement to ensure a healthy work/life balance. The successful candidate may wish to work from their local NSPCC hub either as a hybrid arrangement, from time to time or may have individual circumstances that can be discussed at interview.
We also offer a variety of benefits including:
- 29 days annual leave + bank holidays increasing to 32 days after 5 years' service
- Employee benefits and assistance programme
- Generous matched pension up to 7%
- Life assurance scheme
- Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity leave, adoption leave and IVF leave
- A range of learning and development opportunities including apprenticeship opportunities
- A range of lived experience network groups including Black Workers Support Group, Thrive Network, Muslim Colleagues and Allies Group, PINCC (Pride in the NSPCC's Colleagues and Children), the Family Network and Action 4 Deaf and Disabled as People Together.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the UK's leading children's charity and work alongside a friendly, passionate and dedicated team.
Please provide evidence of how you meet the person specification along with your motivation for applying in your application for this role.
Salary: £30,753
Hours: 35
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Homebased within North & East Scotland area
Today, 12 children and young people will be diagnosed with cancer. We’ll stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.
Change lives in a life-changing career
When a child or young person is diagnosed with cancer, their whole world can feel like it’s falling apart. Independence is taken and confidence is stolen. Stability no longer exists. The future suddenly feels uncertain.
The impact of cancer on young lives is more than medical. That’s why we exist. Our specialist social workers help children and young people with cancer and their families navigate the emotional and practical impact of cancer. We remove barriers, solve problems and prioritise wellbeing. And we stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.
We challenge the systems and policies that surround children and young people, we highlight gaps and campaign for change. Because we know what a better future could look like. And we know what we need to do to make that future a reality. We need to push harder, reach further and work smarter. And we need the right people on our team to help us get there. People like you.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We’re looking for a Fundraising Engagement Manager with great personality and team ethic to join our Regional Fundraising team.
This is a role of variety, opportunity and innovation, and we are looking for someone who embraces change and constantly strives to achieve more.
You will maximise income for Young Live vs Cancer by coaching our supporters to reach their goals, whilst seeking out new fundraising opportunities for your geographical area. This role sits within the ‘Regional Engagement’ team and we need someone with natural customer service skills who wants to deliver an excellent experience to all of their supporters. Your team of supporters will range from volunteers and individuals, to groups and local corporates.
The North & East of Scotland is an area filled with some of our most committed supporters but there is still so much opportunity to grow corporate support across the counties. Our Social Workers support families from hospitals across the region, and our Home from Home, ‘Ciaran’s House’ in Edinburgh, enables families to stay close to their loved one for free during treatment, so building relationships with these teams are a must.
Candidates should live within North & East Scotland, in one of the following counties: Aberdeenshire, Angus, Clackmannanshire, Dundee, Edinburgh & the Lothians, Fife, Highland, Inverness, Moray or Perth & Kinross. Candidates who live outside of these counties should highlight an intention to relocate to the area in their covering letter for their application to be considered .
This role is subject to a criminal record check. In the event of a successful application a basic record check will be completed.
WHAT WILL I BE DOING?
No two days are the same at Young Lives vs Cancer. So, summarising your ‘day to day’ isn’t easy. Here are some of the main things you’ll be doing, but you’ll find more details in our Role Details document.
• To plan, monitor and report on your budgeted income with a constant eye on contingency planning to ensure annual targets are achieved
• To steward our most committed supporters and deliver legendary supporter experience
• To be a key, valued member of your regional team and UK wide team.
• To identify, cultivate and secure partnerships and donations within your area
• To work with your local service team/s to build and maintain strong and effective working relationships
• To be the first point of contact for service user families, to offer opportunities to them and their networks to engage with the wider charity as they would like I.e. fundraising, volunteering, sharing their story
WHAT DO I NEED?
• A proven track record of delivering amazing customer experiences
• Experience of relationship management in either a charity or corporate setting
• Ability to work within a financial target-based setting, and experience of reaching/exceeding set targets
• Demonstrable experience of winning new business
• Experience of managing own workload
• Proven ability to manage/complete projects
• Able to ‘make the ask’ for support and to influence/negotiate
• Have a full UK driving licence and access to a car (including business insurance)
• Have a sufficient Broadband connection
Diverse perspectives and unique skillsets are at the heart of Young Lives vs Cancer. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet the criteria and person specification fully. Your potential is what matters most to us, and we’re committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment to help you develop.
The key skills we’re looking for in this role are:
• Natural storyteller
• Strong prioritisation skills
• Great communicator
• Great at spotting opportunities
• Influencing/Negotiating
• Compassion
• Integrity
• Team player
WHAT WILL I GAIN?
For people to reach their full potential, they need the right environment. As a member of Team Young Lives, you’ll be made to feel supported, valued and appreciated. Here’s how we do it:
• Flexible working: we’re open to working hours outside of 9 - 5 and we can talk through your flexibility requirements at interview stage
• Wellbeing days: four days a year to do what works for you – from catching up on training to going for a walk
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Great family/caring leave entitlements
• Enhanced pension
• Access to our employee savings scheme
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AND BELONGING
At Young Lives vs Cancer, we recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their sex, ethnicity, class, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation – or a combination. This has never been acceptable to us as an organisation. We don’t just accept difference, we value it, celebrate it, nurture it and we thrive because of it.
We’re on a journey to be reflective of the diverse children, young people and families we support. We know we aren’t there yet, and we’re passionately committed to taking actions and making changes to be a truly diverse, inclusive and equitable organisation. This includes taking anti-oppressive action and removing barriers in our recruitment practices. We particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities. Our Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging strategy will tell you more.
ACCESSIBILITY
We’re committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always aim to be as accommodating as possible. Please let us know in your application form of any adjustments or access requirements we could make to help you with the application process and interview.
You may have experience in the following: Fundraising Coordinator, Philanthropy Manager, Donor Relations Manager, Fundraising Campaign Manager, Community Engagement Manager, Fund Development Manager, Advancement Manager, Fundraising Specialist, and Development Officer.
REF-215683
Summary
ABOUT THE ROLE
The purpose of the Regional Safeguarding Lead role is to support safeguarding practice in dioceses and cathedrals across the Church of England.
As a Regional Safeguarding Lead, you will support the development of best safeguarding practices in one of eight regional clusters of Diocesan Boards of Finance (DBFs) and cathedrals. Providing professional supervision and quality assurance to Safeguarding Officers, you will support the implementation of the National Safeguarding Standards to encourage consistency of practice. You will also support Church bodies to respond to the findings of the Independent Safeguarding Audit Programme.
You will facilitate the sharing of best practices and resources, group supervision, and the commissioning of joint initiatives between Church bodies. Working closely with senior managers, senior clergy and other stakeholders, you will ensure Church-wide consistency in approach.
You'll be responsible for:
- Providing 1:1 professional supervision to Safeguarding Officers in dioceses and cathedrals, informed by the 4x4x4 integrated/restorative model of supervision (Morrisson & Wonnacott).
- Providing advice and guidance on individual cases and safeguarding-related situations.
- Using tools and frameworks to examine practices and processes ensuring the Church of England's National Safeguarding Standards are being consistently met or worked towards.
- Leading regional networks of safeguarding professionals from dioceses and cathedrals, and facilitating joint working, sharing of resources and other mutual support arrangements.
- Establishing effective relationships with key stakeholders within dioceses and cathedrals, in particular, their senior leadership teams.
Please note: There are 5 Regional Safeguarding Lead roles available and these roles require home working and travel to dioceses and cathedrals as listed in the regions below, one of which is a part-time role at 0.6 FTE.
Regions available:
- Northwest - 0.6 FTE (21 hours per week) Job Share (Diocese of Carlisle, Diocese of Liverpool, Diocese of Chester)
- South Central - 1 FTE (35 hours per week) (Diocese of Winchester, Diocese of Chichester, Diocese of Oxford, Diocese of Guildford, Diocese of Portsmouth)
- Southeast - 1 FTE (35 hours per week) (Diocese of London, Diocese of Southwark, Diocese of Rochester, Diocese of Canterbury Diocese of Gibraltar in Europe)
- East Anglia - 1 FTE (35 hours per week) (Diocese of Ely, Diocese of Chelmsford, Diocese of Norwich, Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich, Diocese of St Albans)
- East Midlands - 1 FTE (35 hours per week) (Diocese of Peterborough, Diocese of Leicester, Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham, Diocese of Derby, Diocese of Lincoln)
Find out more - Webinar invitation
If you would like to find out more about the role and what it's like to work at the NCIs, please join us for a webinar on Thursday 25th July 2024 from 12-1 pm, where you can hear from the hiring manager and colleagues within the team and across the organisation. Click to sign up.
ABOUT YOU
The Church of England is for everyone and we want to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve across the whole country. Therefore, while of course, we welcome all applications from all interested and suitably experienced people, we would particularly welcome applicants from UK Minoritised Ethnicities (UKME)/Global Majority Heritage (GMH) and other under-represented groups.
You will have experience of working at a strategic level, at least at the middle manager level, influencing decision-making and implementation. You'll have a case worker lead responsibility in cases involving the protection and safeguarding of children and/or vulnerable adults, and up-to-date knowledge of research and evidence-based practice models relevant to safeguarding.
You will also need:
- A professional qualification or equivalent experience relevant to safeguarding.
- The ability to apply safeguarding theory and good practice models in a way that delivers positive outcomes for children and/or vulnerable adults.
- Experience in leading organisation change and development, including cultural change, that results in improved outcomes for relevant stakeholders.
Please note that if you are successful, you will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.
For further information on the role and person specification, please see the attached job description.
WHAT WE OFFER
Your Salary
- A salary of £39,711.60 (FTE £66,186) plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of your salary.
Your Benefits:
- 30 days annual leave plus eight bank holidays and three additional days (pro-rated if working part-time).
- We welcome all Flexible working arrangements requests with locations with an expectation of just 1-2 days per week in the Church House office/base office location. This is looked at in a case-by-case scenario and if this fits within the department's needs. We try to be as flexible as we can in your work pattern to support you with other commitments, and to give a good work-life balance.
- We offer many services and initiatives under our Family Friendly Programme, some of these include enhanced Maternity Leave initiative, Adoption leave, Paternity Leave, & Shared Parental Leave. Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships
- Access to the Department of Education Restaurant and Westminster Abby with a plus-one guest.
- Apply for eligibility for an Eyecare voucher.
- Opportunity to the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies.
ABOUT THE NATIONAL CHURCH INSTITUTIONS
The National Church Institutions is a hybrid working organisation comprising a wide variety of teams, professions and functions that support the mission and ministries of the Church of England in its vision to be a church, centred on Jesus Christ, for the whole nation - a church that is simpler, humbler, bolder.
We Include. You Belong.
Our Belonging and Inclusion Strategy aims for everyone in the National Church Institutions (NCIs) to feel that they belong, and are valued for who they are and what they contribute. Together, our people contribute in different ways towards our common purpose, whichever NCI they work in and whatever their background.
Living out our values in all that we do, we:
- Strive for Excellence
- Show Compassion
- Respect others
- Collaborate
- Act with Integrity
We believe our commitment to belonging and inclusion fuels our progress and drives us forward. The NCIs are a safe, inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds and walks of life. We welcome applications from people of all faiths and of no faith. We want to encourage applications from a diverse group of people who share our values. Even if you have never thought about working for us before, if you have the skills and experience we're looking for then we would like to hear from you.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
The application deadline is 1st August 2024.
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact:
Summary
ABOUT THE ROLE
The purpose of the Regional Safeguarding Lead role is to support safeguarding practice in dioceses and cathedrals across the Church of England.
As a Regional Safeguarding Lead, you will support the development of best safeguarding practices in one of eight regional clusters of Diocesan Boards of Finance (DBFs) and cathedrals. Providing professional supervision and quality assurance to Safeguarding Officers, you will support the implementation of the National Safeguarding Standards to encourage consistency of practice. You will also support Church bodies to respond to the findings of the Independent Safeguarding Audit Programme.
You will facilitate the sharing of best practices and resources, group supervision, and the commissioning of joint initiatives between Church bodies. Working closely with senior managers, senior clergy and other stakeholders, you will ensure Church-wide consistency in approach.
You'll be responsible for:
- Providing 1:1 professional supervision to Safeguarding Officers in dioceses and cathedrals, informed by the 4x4x4 integrated/restorative model of supervision (Morrisson & Wonnacott).
- Providing advice and guidance on individual cases and safeguarding-related situations.
- Using tools and frameworks to examine practices and processes ensuring the Church of England's National Safeguarding Standards are being consistently met or worked towards.
- Leading regional networks of safeguarding professionals from dioceses and cathedrals, and facilitating joint working, sharing of resources and other mutual support arrangements.
- Establishing effective relationships with key stakeholders within dioceses and cathedrals, in particular, their senior leadership teams.
Please note: There are 5 Regional Safeguarding Lead roles available and roles require home working and travel to dioceses and cathedrals as listed in the regions below. Please outline which region you are expressing interest in at the top of your response to your suitability for the role, within the application.
Regions available:
- Northwest - O.6 FTE (21 hours per week) Job Share (Diocese of Carlisle, Diocese of Liverpool, Diocese of Chester)
- South Central - 1 FTE (35 hours per week) (Diocese of Winchester, Diocese of Chichester, Diocese of Oxford, Diocese of Guildford, Diocese of Portsmouth)
- Southeast - 1 FTE (35 hours per week) (Diocese of London, Diocese of Southwark, Diocese of Rochester, Diocese of Canterbury Diocese of Gibraltar in Europe)
- East Anglia - 1 FTE (35 hours per week) (Diocese of Ely, Diocese of Chelmsford, Diocese of Norwich, Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich, Diocese of St Albans)
- East Midlands - 1 FTE (35 hours per week) (Diocese of Peterborough, Diocese of Leicester, Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham, Diocese of Derby, Diocese of Lincoln)
Find out more - Webinar invitation
If you would like to find out more about the role and what it's like to work at the NCIs, please join us for a webinar on Thursday 25th July 2024 from 12-1 pm, where you can hear from the hiring manager and colleagues within the team and across the organisation. Click to sign up.
ABOUT YOU
The Church of England is for everyone and we want to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve across the whole country. Therefore, while of course, we welcome all applications from all interested and suitably experienced people, we would particularly welcome applicants from UK Minoritised Ethnicities (UKME)/Global Majority Heritage (GMH) and other under-represented groups.
You will have experience of working at a strategic level, at least at the middle manager level, influencing decision-making and implementation. You'll have a case worker lead responsibility in cases involving the protection and safeguarding of children and/or vulnerable adults, and up-to-date knowledge of research and evidence-based practice models relevant to safeguarding.
You will also need:
- A professional qualification or equivalent experience relevant to safeguarding.
- The ability to apply safeguarding theory and good practice models in a way that delivers positive outcomes for children and/or vulnerable adults.
- Experience in leading organisation change and development, including cultural change, that results in improved outcomes for relevant stakeholders.
Please note that if you are successful, you will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.
For further information on the role and person specification, please see the attached job description.
WHAT WE OFFER
Your Salary
- A salary of £66,186 plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of your salary.
Your Benefits:
- 30 days annual leave plus eight bank holidays and three additional days (pro-rated if working part-time).
- We welcome all Flexible working arrangements requests with locations with an expectation of just 1-2 days per week in the Church House office/base office location. This is looked at in a case-by-case scenario and if this fits within the department's needs. We try to be as flexible as we can in your work pattern to support you with other commitments, and to give a good work-life balance.
- We offer many services and initiatives under our Family Friendly Programme, some of these include enhanced Maternity Leave initiative, Adoption leave, Paternity Leave, & Shared Parental Leave. Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships
- Access to the Department of Education Restaurant and Westminster Abby with a plus-one guest.
- Apply for eligibility for an Eyecare voucher.
- Opportunity to the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies.
ABOUT THE NATIONAL CHURCH INSTITUTIONS
The National Church Institutions is a hybrid working organisation comprising a wide variety of teams, professions and functions that support the mission and ministries of the Church of England in its vision to be a church, centred on Jesus Christ, for the whole nation - a church that is simpler, humbler, bolder.
We Include. You Belong.
Our Belonging and Inclusion Strategy aims for everyone in the National Church Institutions (NCIs) to feel that they belong, and are valued for who they are and what they contribute. Together, our people contribute in different ways towards our common purpose, whichever NCI they work in and whatever their background.
Living out our values in all that we do, we:
- Strive for Excellence
- Show Compassion
- Respect others
- Collaborate
- Act with Integrity
We believe our commitment to belonging and inclusion fuels our progress and drives us forward. The NCIs are a safe, inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds and walks of life. We welcome applications from people of all faiths and of no faith. We want to encourage applications from a diverse group of people who share our values. Even if you have never thought about working for us before, if you have the skills and experience we're looking for then we would like to hear from you.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
The application deadline is 1st August 2024.
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact:
Location: North
Salary: £116 per day
Hours: Various
Department: Prison delivery
Job Type: Part time
Contract Type: Bank
Do you want to join an organisation committed to addressing illiteracy amongst people in prison?
Shannon Trust are delighted to be working with His Majesty’s Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) to provide peer-led literacy and numeracy programmes across a number of prisons. To ensure the continuation of our programmes during times of staff absence, we are now seeking to recruit a Prison Facilitator on a bank working basis to work across the North region. Working closely with prisons and their staff, people in prison, Shannon Trust volunteers and mentors, this post will support with the delivery and development of our literacy and numeracy programme in the North region, maximising opportunities for people in prison to learn to read.
Ideally you will have some experience of prison settings underpinned by the ability to build relationships quickly and personal qualities that include resilience, determination and a problem-solving approach. You will also have a willingness to travel, sometimes at short notice, to provide short or long term cover within the region including some overnight stays.
This role will be prison-based. This is a bank role and so the number of days to be worked will vary and are not guaranteed.
Employee benefits include paid expenses and travel, a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme. The biggest benefit though is our culture – our people really want to work for the organisation.
We welcome job applications from people with lived experience of the criminal justice system and do not routinely ask for details of any criminal convictions. These roles do require prison security clearance, so we will need to ask for details of any relevant criminal convictions before an offer of employment is finalised.
Interviews are planned for 8 August 2024 (online).
Benefits: Standard Shannon Trust: Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme.
REF-215 337
Senior Finance role Opportunity available to help make life better for carers
Finance Manager
Hours - 30 hours per week
Salary - £38,000-£40,000 FTE per annum (£28,500-£30,000 pro rata) – dependent on experience
Are you self-motivated, organised, empathetic, able to work independently and think on your feet, then you might want to consider joining a small team of like-minded people.
Our charity, the Carers Support Centre, works across Bristol and S. Glos to support unpaid family carers who are supporting their loved ones at home.
We currently have a vacancy in our Finance Team to support the Chief Executive managing the charity’s finances.
Main duties would include:
To:
- manage the Finance team and work with the senior management team to ensure that we provide support for carers while operating according to Charities Commission guidelines
- review current finance support systems considering developments in IT making recommendations to the Senior Management Team and Board of Trustees
- ensure appropriate risk management techniques and financial controls are embedded throughout the charity at strategic and operational levels
- be responsible for the development and maintenance of procedures and systems to support the effective control and expenditure of financial resources
- support the Chief Executive, Treasurer and staff team on financial matters providing regular reports on income and expenditure including quarterly management accounts.
There’s lots more we could tell you, but why not apply and come and see for yourself. If you’d like any further information, please get in touch.
Please visit our website for all the information you need and details of how to apply.
Closing date for applications is 30th July 2024 @ 9am with interviews 5th August 2024.
Registered Charity No: 1063226
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.