The successful candidate will provide structured bereavement support directly to children and young people through a range of channels including remote, digital and face to face from our offices, which are based in Cheltenham and Hove, community venues, in the Camden area, and (when appropriate or required) through home visits across the UK.  The post holder will set up and run a digital support group and will be responsible for maintaining records and data relating to the service.

All applicants will have a relevant professional qualification in working with children and young people along and have experience and knowledge of working with and providing services to children, young people and families.  Previous experience of childhood bereavement or bereavement/palliative care is desirable however it is your ability and commitment to engage and work with children, families and other professionals that interests us.

You should be enthusiastic about working as part of a dynamic and creative team and you will have excellent interpersonal skills, especially in communicating with children.

We are passionate about being an inclusive and supportive employer to staff from all backgrounds and circumstances, and welcome applications from individuals who bring fresh perspectives and experiences with them. We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a minority ethnic background, who are under-represented at Winston’s Wish.   

CHIVA’s mission is to ensure that children, young people and families living with HIV
become healthier, happier and more in control of their own futures. CHIVA works to ensure
young people living with HIV have the treatment and care, knowledge, understanding, skills
and wider support needed to live well and achieve their greatest potential.

We are looking for a specialist project support officer to join our growing charity. You should
be a qualified healthcare or social care professional or qualified therapist with a passion for
the work of our organisation and a clear understanding of the issues facing young people
growing up with HIV. You should also be committed to the safeguarding of children and
young people and the ethos of the organisation.

You will provide emotional and social support and HIV education to children and young
people who are living with HIV in the London region Your main duties will include holding
one to one meetings in clinics and in the community and providing emotional and social
support in group settings during peer events. Your work will be focussed on enabling a
smooth transition to adult services. You will work with multi disciplinary teams across the
region, attending meetings and providing support to ensure that children and young people
are provided with the right level of support as and when required. As part of this role you will
act as an advocate for young people and their families in wider society and liaise with other
organisations such as local authorities and schools/colleges.

*Please note this role will become a Job Share position when the current post holder
returns from Maternity Leave in 2022 to comprise a full time position.

Candidate requirements: 
A health care or social work professional or qualified therapist
An understanding of issues facing children and young people growing up with HIV
Experience of working with children and families who may have complex needs
Demonstrable understanding of, and commitment to, Confidentiality and Data Protection

CHIVA is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion. We
welcome applications from people with the appropriate skills from all parts of the community

Please note that we are only able to accept applications submitted on our branded
application form. We cannot accept CVs in respect of this post, see below web address link.

Chiva :: Part Time Specialist Project Support Officer

We are looking for several Children and Young Persons Independent Sexual Violence Advisors to join our service in Grantham, Lincolnshire on a permanent basis. We are looking for both full and part time staff members to join the team.

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

The main purpose of this role is to provide quality support to children and young people who are victims and survivors of sexual violence. You will be responsible for completing comprehensive initial needs and risk assessments, developing and delivering personalised safety and support plans for clients, many of whom have additional vulnerabilities and have complex needs.

You will need to be able to build and maintain effective working relationships with the Police, statutory and voluntary agencies to deliver the best possible outcomes within a multi-agency setting. As well as being tenacious in support of your clients and adept at problem solving.

To be successful in this role you will need to be approachable, flexible and caring, demonstrating empathy at all times. You will have had lengthy experience of direct service delivery (casework) with people with complex needs (ideally with children) and will have a good understanding of the impact of sexual violence offences on victims and survivors and of safeguarding issues. You will also have an excellent understanding of and commitment to the promotion of equal opportunities and diversity.

IT literacy is a must and candidates must evidence both the ability to use bespoke packages and excellence in their recording practice.

If you do not possess an ISVA accreditation, we will fund this learning as it essential for the role. The role also requires enhanced DBS and police vetting and access to a car.

Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits such as season ticket loans and the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change. In order to apply, please create a profile in our website (jobs section), complete and submit an online application form. If the vacancy has not specified the essential criteria for shortlisting, please use this section to express how your experience and skills are relevant for the role. If you have the drive to make a difference within an organisation which makes a difference we look forward to hearing from you.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required, along with Greater Manchester Police vetting.

Victim Support takes pride in being a diverse organisation, enriched by the participation of all individuals and communities. Diversity matters and we value it.

Please note we will shortlist and interview as applications are received and reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Therefore, we advise if interested in this vacancy please do not delay submitting an application.

Who are we?

​Recently named one of the Third Sector's ‘Best Charities to Work For’, we are committed to moving further, faster to accelerate change for everyone affected by a brain tumour. Brain tumours kill more children and adults under 40 in the UK than any other cancer. We know that a cure can’t wait. By recruiting a team that ‘can’, we can and will find one sooner.​

Our exciting job role!

​As our Support Manager (Children and Families & Young Adults Services), you will be responsible for the management and strategic development of the services that we provide to support those living with a brain tumour under the age of 30, as well as their families, friends and carers. Ensuring that no one has to navigate their journey alone.

This role is full time - 37.5 hours, with some out of hours working. While contracted to our office in Fleet, Hampshire, our team supports a blend of office and home working. Some out of hours working is required.

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What we'd like from you:

It’s simple – we’re looking for the people who ‘can’. We want the talented, the energetic and the ambitious. We need the inspired and the inspirational – the people who completely embrace our values, offer a great cultural fit and who are determined to make real and lasting change for our community.​

According to the job description you should also be a talented and highly motivated individual with a proven track record in a similar role, who is keen to use their leadership, networking and relationship building skills to make a real difference.As well as excellent people skills, you will have the ability to identify smart opportunities, develop action plans and deliver change. ​

If this is for you, we’d love to hear from you!

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What we'd like to give you:

- Salary c.£36,500 (dependent on experience)

- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays – (pro rata for part-time contracts)

- Generous pension contribution*

- Life assurance cover*

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Opportunities to volunteer at our internal events and activities and work with our amazing community

- Plus a brilliant culture to work in, a great team and lots of fun (and cake!)

*subject to qualifying criteria

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How to apply to join our amazing team:

Please apply online attaching your CV and a supporting statement explaining why you want the role, what you would bring to the team and how your skillset and experience will enable us to make a real impact for those affected by brain tumours.

The Brain Tumour Charity particularly encourages applications from minority ethnic groups and underrepresented communities.

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​Advert close date: 17 December 2021

First interview date and location: 22 December 2021

Second interview date and location: 5 January 2021

Please note, early applications are encouraged and interviews will commence before the closing date if and when suitable candidates are identified.

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More about us:

​Visit our website careers pages to find out more about our culture and what it’s like to be part of our amazing team.You should also check out our YouTube channel too.

Did you know that we were ranked 11th Best Charity to Work For 2020 by Third Sector? Oh yes, and crowned Third Sector’s Charity of the Year in 2018? Not to mention we have won a variety of other awards and have been ranked a top global organisation by renowned management consultants McKinsey! While we’re not boasting, we are particularly proud that our HeadSmart campaign scooped the NHS Innovation Award, a Third Sector Excellence Award and a Charity Times Award (well, maybe we’re boasting a little bit!).​

We process your data in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulation. For full details, please read our privacy policy for job applicants.

Do you want to make a difference now and for the future?

Then join our team supporting Young Carers and Young Adult Carers aged 5-25 years, who have caring responsibilities for someone in their family due to disability, long-term illness, mental health, or drug or alcohol misuse.

Young Carers and Young Adult Carers have a lot going on in their lives. They provide personal, physical, practical or emotional support to the person they care for, whilst managing all the normal stresses of growing up… school, exams, siblings, friends, relationships, work, money. They’re also making decisions about key transitions… which secondary school to choose?...what subjects should I take?... should I go to university?... get a job?... move out of home?... stay at home and continue as a carer? 

It can be a lot of pressure and it’s important that someone is there to listen and help them access information and services to support them and their families.

You will manage an existing caseload and new referrals; meeting with families, Young Carers and Young Adult Carers to complete statutory assessments, and providing short-term interventions that support them to improve resilience, educational and future opportunities, and wellbeing. This might mean signposting to local services, action planning or one-to-one support, or group activities.

Working closely with schools, colleges, and Childrens and Adult Services, you will make referrals to a range of professionals and community services, ensuring whole family needs are met and thereby reducing the impact of caring on the young person.

As Children & Young Adult Coordinator, you will plan and deliver workshop sessions, respite activities and other group activities, providing opportunities for Young Carers and Young Adult Carers to spend time with their peers and recognise that they are not alone.

You will deliver services across the Maidstone and Swale districts, so your own car is essential.

Make an impact. Be part of the solution.

Be part of something amazing!

We have worked with Young Carers for a long time and know that young people who grow up with a brother of sister with a lifelong disability or serious medical conditions face specific challenges. They are often socially isolated and experience low self-esteem and confidence. But you can make a difference.

We have developed a dedicated role to support these siblings and provide the right support at the right time to them and their family. This might mean providing information, guidance, support and advocacy… or sourcing funding to arrange fun respite activities... or developing family forums so that people can share their experiences and support each other.

It’s vital that schools, professionals and communities understand how they can support these Young Carer siblings, so you will raise awareness by delivering presentations and attending professional meetings.

The position will cover Dover & Shepway, and you will join an experienced Children and Young People team. Applicants should be organised, proactive and confident, with experience of working with young people and families in social care, health, education or the voluntary and community sector. Car driver essential. 

This role requires you to work both independently and as part of a wider team to achieve targets and outcomes. You will need to demonstrate a robust knowledge of confidentiality, data protection, safeguarding and boundaries in all aspects of your work. 

Start making an impact. It’s life changing.

New Era (Victim Support ) is looking for two fixed term full time Children Domestic Abuse Practitioner (DAP) to be based in our Stafford office area.

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

New Era is the new holistic Domestic Abuse service operating across Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent, offering free and confidential support for victims, perpetrators and their families affected by domestic abuse.

The main duties of the role is to provide a high-quality, pro-active service to victims of domestic violence and abuse, and deliver a service to those at not deemed to currently be at high-risk, primarily focusing on victim/survivors aged 16+.

To be successful in the role you will have experience of direct service delivery to victims of domestic violence and those effected by domestic violence, and knowledge and understanding of the impact of domestic violence and abuse on victims and their children. You also need to show proven ability of self-managing a demanding caseload and the ability to keep accurate records and statistics.

VS are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required.

We do not require assistance from a recruitment agency.

Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits such as season ticket loans, and the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Applications should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the shortlisting criteria, which are marked in the person specification as (A) and Essential. In order to apply, please create a profile in our website (jobs section), complete and submit an online application form.

If the vacancy has not specified the essential criteria for shortlisting, please use this section to express how your experience and skills are relevant for the role.

If you have the drive to make a difference within an organisation which makes a difference we look forward to hearing from you.

Victim Support is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all communities and monitor the diversity of applicants to analyse if we are representative of the communities we serve in terms of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, age and socio-economic status. As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we would particularly welcome applicants from BAME communities

Are you ready for this?

Children and young people with disabilities want the same things as all young people… to have fun, make friends and feel included.

The right activities, environment and support provide perfect opportunities for young people to develop, gain confidence and self-esteem, and reach their potential.

Our Short Breaks service for children and young people with disabilities offers all of this and more. It’s an exciting programme of Saturday clubs, group activities, and school holiday and residential trips for young people aged 8-19 years.

This is where you come in… we are looking for someone who has a great rapport with children and young people, is an organised planner and is ready to have fun!

You will build the programme for your area; planning, organising and risk assessing activities that match the interests and needs of the young people, supporting personal development, independence and community engagement.

You’ll then lead the activities, working alongside colleagues and volunteers to support the young people to participate, interact and achieve their goals.

You’ll be allocated an existing caseload of young people, and will pick up new referrals, working with participants and their families to create appropriate care plans. You will need to keep excellent records and maintain regular communication with families. We want to reach more young people, so there will be opportunities to promote the service by visiting schools and community groups.

As part our wider Kent team, you will have responsibility for delivering the service in Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks. This full-time role is worked over 4 days (Wednesdays – Saturdays) with flexibility for occasional whole weekends. You must have a full driving licence and your own car, and be prepared to drive a minibus (full training provided).

Be the one who makes a difference.

Do you want to make a difference now and for the future?

Are you confident, approachable and self-motivated, with a flexible attitude?

Then join our team supporting Young Carers, aged 5-18 years, who have caring responsibilities for someone in their family due to disability, long-term illness, mental health, or drug or alcohol misuse.

This is a part-time role (pro rata salary) and you will be responsible for delivering the service across the Sevenoaks district, so your own car is essential. You will manage an existing caseload and new referrals, meeting with families and Young Carers to complete statutory assessments, and providing short-term interventions that support Young Carers to improve their resilience, educational chances and wellbeing. This might be signposting to local services, action planning, one-to-one support, or our workshop programme.

Working closely with schools and Childrens Services, you will make referrals to a range of professionals and community services, ensuring whole family needs are met and thereby reducing the impact of caring on the Young Carer.

As a CYP Coordinator, you will plan and deliver workshop sessions and respite activities, providing opportunities for Young Carers to spend time with their peers and recognise that they are not alone.

You can make the difference and give a Young Carer their childhood back.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our charity, dedicated to supporting children and families at Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals. We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic individual who will oversee and ensure excellent delivery of core charity support services and events provided for the benefit of patients aged 0 to 25, and their families. To include the recruitment and management of a volunteer team, regular communication with beneficiaries and working closely with the charity CEO to provide the highest quality, professional outcomes for all projects.

• Based in our dedicated charity office at Royal Brompton Hospital in Chelsea, London. Some work may be carried out at home (due to current Covid-19 situation, to be discussed and agreed upon).

• 37.7 hours across a 7 day working week. 9am until 5.30pm (with some flexibility required for occasional evening work, with notice)
• 12 month contract (with 13 week probationary period)
• Role includes 12 month honorary NHS contract with Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals (part of Guys and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust)

Person Specification

Essential

• Team management experience, working with staff and/or volunteers
• Project management experience, on a medium to large scale
• Excellent organisational skills
• Understanding of the voluntary and community sector in the UK and the issues it faces.
• Personal drive, energy, integrity, adaptability and responsibility
• Excellent IT skills, including competence in Microsoft Office products
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Knowledge of current social media networks including Facebook and Twitter
• Excellent personal and communication skills
• Excellent time keeping
• Excellent references will be required

Desirable

• Event management experience
• Experience of working or volunteering within a children’s/adolescent charity
• Experience of working or volunteering within a hospital
• Understanding of key cardiac and/or respiratory related health conditions

Eligibility

Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position.

Enhanced DBS check will be completed by the charity for the successful applicant.

About Us

The Brompton Fountain is a registered charity supporting children and young people within Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals. We work very closely with the other hospital teams including the Intensive Care Unit, High Dependency Unit (HDU), children’s ward, the playroom, outpatient departments and hospital school.

Our aim is to help improve the quality of life for young patients and their families in hospital and at home by funding specialist equipment, improving the environment and facilities and providing vital resources that are outside the NHS remit.

As a charity we support the whole family as we understand how having a child with a serious health condition can impact on everyone.

Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals are the largest heart and lung centre in the UK and among the largest in Europe. They are a partnership of two specialist hospitals which are known throughout the world for their expertise, standard of care and research success.

Equal opportunities employer - Registered Charity No 1110339

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications have been received.

For a full job description/more information please contact: Trudy Nickels.

You are providing your personal information to The Brompton Fountain and Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals (part of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust) for the purposes of staff administration; administration of membership records (Foundation Trust Membership); crime prevention and prosecution of offenders; National Fraud initiative and occupational health purposes and by applying for this post you hereby consent to the charity and Trust processing of your personal data as outlined above.

About the organisation
nia has been delivering services to women, girls and children who have been subjected to sexual and domestic violence and abuse, including prostitution, since 1975. The organisation has three main aims: to provide services for women, girls and children who have experienced men’s violence; contributing to ending male violence against women and girls, and to inform and influence policy and public awareness.
The Casa Project service operates in partnership with several Violence against Women and Girls charities. We provide second-stage supported accommodation for women and their children after they have moved on from refuges, who require some support around managing and maintaining their own tenancies.

About the post
The post is currently funded until March 2022.

About you
We’re looking for a highly organised and self-motivated woman who is passionate about ending violence against women. You’ll have a ‘can-do’ approach and demonstrable commitment to nia’s feminist approach to supporting women and girls.

CV’s will not be accepted.

Closing date: 10am, 20th December 2021
Interview date: 6th January 2022

The post is subject to an enhanced vetting and barring check and open to women only. Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR), Schedule 9 (Work; Exceptions), Part 1 (Occupational Requirements), of the Equality Act (2010) applies.

Phoenix Futures is looking to recruit a passionate and solution focussed Recovery worker as part of our Building Futures service at HMP Pentonville. You will be providing harm reduction to those with substance misuse issues and supporting in their recovery through relapse prevention and care planning. You will also act as an advocate for these service users, signposting and referring to the necessary agencies in order to support them in their recovery holistically

As a Recovery worker you will have knowledge of recovery, care planning and relapse prevention activities and will have the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external agencies.

As an individual, we are looking for someone who is self-motivated, can work on their own initiative, but more importantly, as part of a team. You will need good communication and organisational skills. Successful candidates will be dynamic and forward thinking with keen insight into preventative and early intervention methods. The ideal candidate will have experience working with vulnerable adults presenting with substance, alcohol and associated issues as well as an understanding of the custodial support available.

The Phoenix Futures Group has more than 50 years’ experience of developing and delivering pioneering substance misuse services. We believe in being the best and that is why we constantly strive to learn and innovate, to challenge ourselves, to adapt and to work together with others who can bring valuable expertise.

What we offer

• Training opportunities and career development
• Employee Benefits and Reward Scheme
• Season Ticket Loan Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
• Contributory Pension Scheme 
• Death in Service Payment

We are searching for three kind, friendly and patient people to join our brand new Outreach Service. Our pilot Outreach Service will deliver flexible support to older people, adults with disabilities, and adults with dementia in their homes. The aim is to develop individual resilience, increase mental and physical wellbeing, and provide respite support for carers. Support  will mainly focus on the provision of practical and engaging activities in client homes and support to develop and maintain independence. Outreach could be provided in a combination of home-based, AUKW office and community settings. Clients will be referred directly into the Service by Wandsworth Council’s frontline social care teams.

Please read the attached job description and person specification carefully before applying. You can download an application pack from our website. We will be interviewing as and when suitable candidates apply. CVs will not be considered.

Barnardo's delivers a wide range of services supporting children, young people and their families, and the successful candidate will provide operational management across two services currently delivered by Barnardo's in Nottinghamshire:

* The Butterfly Service which provides support to children who have life-limiting conditions and their families
* The Ranby Prison Family Service, which provides support to prisoners in relation to promoting contact with their family and facilitates positive family interaction during prison visits.

The post provides the opportunity to combine operational management with some direct delivery of support to prisoners around family relationships. We are looking for a motivated individual who is passionate about providing excellent services for children and their families to lead our small but dedicated staff team.

Although this contract has a permanent status, please be aware that this post is subject to funding currently to October 2022 and therefore should this funding not be extended further, you may be subject to a redundancy consultation or a TUPE arrangement.

This contract is due to expire in October 2022.

When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification, Job Description and Additional Information document (if applicable). This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described.

About Barnardo's

At Barnardo's we believe in children - no matter who they are, what they have done or what they have been through. Please read about our basis and values following the link below. You will be asked questions relating to them as part of the recruitment process for this role.

Barnardo's is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce for staff and volunteers. We actively encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic and male candidates as they are under-represented within Barnardo's.

Our basis and values