Salary: £35,000 - £40,000

Position:  Permanent

Location: Bristol (although alternative locations will be considered)

Deadline for Applications: Sunday 24th October

The Position:

This post of Senior Policy Advisor will provide senior research and policy input for our global charity clients’ development finance portfolio of work.  Combining policy and data skills and a deep knowledge on key stakeholders and institutions in the field, you will lead high quality research and provide technical inputs to research projects.  You will also provide written outputs including reports, blogs, briefings and factsheets.  You will work closely with country and regional teams and represent our client externally.

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a policy research advisor within the international development sector.
• Expertise in the field of development finance that includes aid but also climate finance, and other actors, such as private finance for development.
• In-depth research skills including quantitative and qualitative methods and a technical understanding of development finance flows.
• Experience in a matrix or project based work environment.

Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence need to stop. Help us make it happen.

We are recruiting a Domestic Abuse Specialist Advisor to join our team within the Wiltshire Phoenix Project.

The Phoenix Project is an exciting and innovative service, delivering sexual violence and domestic abuse services across Wiltshire and Swindon. Join us at a time of growth and development to support victims and children and help perpetrators change their behaviour.

We welcome trainees to apply for this post. You will be providing one to one support sessions for adult victims of domestic abuse. This post is permanent and offering 30-37 hours per week.

We welcome applications from dedicated, passionate individuals, who are motivated to help change lives for the better. Whilst we love experience, we also value transferable skills and welcome applications from anyone wanting to train in this specialist field.

Please go to our website for the full job description, person specification and application from for the role. We do not accept CVs and only accept application forms.

Closing Date: Midnight on 21st November 2021

Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence need to stop. Help us make it happen.

We are recruiting a Male Independent Sexual Violence Advisor to join our team within the Wiltshire Phoenix Project.

The Phoenix Project is an exciting and innovative service, delivering sexual violence and domestic abuse services across Wiltshire and Swindon. Join us at a time of growth and development to support victims and children and help perpetrators change their behaviour.

This role focusses on supporting male victims of sexual violence. You will be empathetic, organised and have exceptional communication skills. This post is full time, 37 hours per week and a permanent role. 

We welcome applications from dedicated, passionate individuals, who are motivated to help change lives for the better. Whilst we love experience, we also value transferable skills and welcome applications from anyone wanting to train in this specialist field.

Please go to our website for the full job description, person specification and application from for the role. We do not accept CVs and only accept application forms.

Closing Date: Midnight on 21st November 2021

Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence need to stop. Help us make it happen.

We are recruiting a Young Person’s Independent Domestic Violence Advisor to join our team within the Wiltshire Phoenix Project.

The Phoenix Project is an exciting and innovative service, delivering sexual violence and domestic abuse services across Wiltshire and Swindon. Join us at a time of growth and development to support victims and children and help perpetrators change their behaviour.

This post would suit those with experience in working with vulnerable young people and youth work. This post is full time, 37 hours per week and permanent.

We welcome applications from dedicated, passionate individuals, who are motivated to help change lives for the better. Whilst we love experience, we also value transferable skills and welcome applications from anyone wanting to train in this specialist field.

Please go to our website for the full job description, person specification and application from for the role. We do not accept CVs and only accept application forms.

Closing Date: Midnight on 21st November 2021

How You’ll make a difference

Do you have experience delivering business studies and/or employability and are you passionate about supporting young people to prepare for the world of work? New to their curriculum, our client has an exciting vacancy for someone who has the knowledge, skills and aptitude to lead on developing and delivering this important area of their curriculum.

Vinney Green Secure Children’s Home (VGSCH) is situated in South Gloucestershire, located to the north east of the city of Bristol. It was opened in February 1995 and accommodates up to 24 young people, aged between 10 and 18 of all genders. The Home has been designed to a very high standard and is structured to provide physical containment in an environment which is comfortable and attractive. VGSCH offers young people a safe and caring environment, where they experience high quality care, education, recreational facilities, vocational and life skills training. Your part in the provision will be to inspire troubled and vulnerable children and young people, help them to develop knowledge, skills and understanding in your subject area, support them to gain qualifications, and empowering them to play an active part in their learning.

Their vision is for all young people to be immersed in an ambitious and holistic curriculum; inspired to be their best self

What will you be doing?

• You will design and implement an engaging and relevant subject curriculum including schemes of work
• You will plan and deliver effective and appropriate lessons to up to 24 children and young people in groups of 2-4 within the secure Home environment
• You will be responsible for assessment, monitoring, recording and reporting on the learning needs, progress and achievements of assigned pupils. Where relevant you will ensure that pupils work is marked and up to date with clear feedback to support progress.
• You will build effective and positive relationships with children and young people, many whom have experienced complex trauma, and may demonstrate problematic and/or extreme behaviours.
• Contribute to developing social skills, raising self-esteem and encouraging the personal progress of all pupils in all activities.
• Provide support to the wider network of professionals to meet their statutory responsibilities ensuring that educational and holistic needs of children are met
• As part of the Education Team you will work proactively and in line with the Home’s behaviour management policy to promote positive behaviour and deploy effective strategies to minimise disruptive and unwanted behaviour
• You will promote the safety and well-being of pupils, adhering to all safety, security, safeguarding and related policies and procedures.
• You will provide the Head teacher or Deputy Head Teacher with appropriate feedback and reports on achievement, progress and development, you will be required to contribute to documentation such as behaviour management records and young persons’ daily logs.

What they need from you:

• You will design and implement an engaging and relevant subject curriculum including schemes of work
• You will plan and deliver effective and appropriate lessons to up to 24 children and young people in groups of 2-4 within the secure Home environment
• You will be responsible for assessment, monitoring, recording and reporting on the learning needs, progress and achievements of assigned pupils. Where relevant you will ensure that pupils work is marked and up to date with clear feedback to support progress.
• You will build effective and positive relationships with children and young people, many whom have experienced complex trauma, and may demonstrate problematic and/or extreme behaviours.
• Contribute to developing social skills, raising self-esteem and encouraging the personal progress of all pupils in all activities.
• Provide support to the wider network of professionals to meet their statutory responsibilities ensuring that educational and holistic needs of children are met
• As part of the Education Team you will work proactively and in line with the Home’s behaviour management policy to promote positive behaviour and deploy effective strategies to minimise disruptive and unwanted behaviour
• You will promote the safety and well-being of pupils, adhering to all safety, security, safeguarding and related policies and procedures.
• You will provide the Head teacher or Deputy Head Teacher with appropriate feedback and reports on achievement, progress and development, you will be required to contribute to documentation such as behaviour management records and young persons’ daily logs.

How a career with our client is different:

They value their staff as individuals, investing in their careers and they are recognised for the quality, breadth and depth of their training and development offer, which helps make the greatest long-term difference in work.

What’s special here is the strength of the team ethos, the support and the training.

Their teams are making a real difference to the lives of people who live, work and learn here.

• They're building and shaping communities which people are proud of
• They're planning for the future; building and improving the roads, railways, schools, green spaces, and houses.
• They’re providing essential services across their communities to ensure they are safe and well maintained.

They've achieved a great deal, but they need talented and dedicated people to ensure they continue to make a difference.

They’re making a difference, be part of it!

Salary: £25,991 to £28,672 per annum plus secure home allowance of £2,460 per annum
Working Pattern: Permanent / 37 hours per week (Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5.00pm, Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm)
Location: Emersons Green, Bristol

You may have experience of the following: Business Instructor, Employability Instructor, Business Studies, Social Care, Children’s Social Care, Vulnerable Children, SEND, Education etc.

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Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence need to stop. Help us make it happen.

We are recruiting a Phoenix Administrator to join our team within the Wiltshire Phoenix Project.

The Phoenix Project is an exciting and innovative service, delivering sexual violence and domestic abuse services across Wiltshire and Swindon. Join us at a time of growth and development to support victims and children and help perpetrators change their behaviour.

As we grow our service, we are seeking a talented and organised administrator to support managers and improve our processes. This post is fixed term for one year, 25-37 hours per week.

We welcome applications from dedicated, passionate individuals, who are motivated to help change lives for the better.

Please go to our website for the full job description, person specification and application from for the role. We do not accept CVs and only accept application forms.

Closing Date: Midnight on 21st November 2021

CHAS Housing Advice Service Bristol is a local housing and homelessness charity, based within the community. We provide advice, advocacy and support to anyone in housing need, with a focus on the most marginalised.

We are looking for someone to provide specialised housing advice and advocacy on a range of issues including landlord and tenant disputes, housing related benefits and rehousing. As well as providing legal advice, we are looking for someone to support and encourage clients to motivate and empower them to resolve their own housing issues.

The post holder will also support CHAS’ community outreach activities, as we develop our prevention activities through partnership work. For example, our partnership with Caring in Bristol, Bristol Homelessness Prevention Project aims to use new and dynamic ways to tackle homelessness in the city. BHPP plans to reach people where they already are in the community, overcoming the access barriers many face in accessing advice.

What’s in it for you? 

• The opportunity to make a big difference in a small organisation
• Contributing to local efforts to prevent homelessness in Bristol and progressing the role of good quality housing advice with partners
• Flexible working hours
• Competitive pay
• Employee Assistance Programme/Health Assured Wellbeing App
• Access to the Bike to Work scheme
• Employer pension
• 25 days leave + Bank Holidays (Pro Rata)
• Blended home and office working

 Please see job description for full details. 

 

Location

Bristol

Closing Date

Friday 22nd October at 9am

Interviews

27-29th October 2021

People with the M.E., especially those most severely affected, face considerable challenges in accessing appropriate services and support that meets their needs. Action for M.E.’s regional advocacy service, launched in April 2018, has successfully delivered advocacy to adults with M.E. across the Southwest and Midlands. This department is now seeking a new team member. Are you an empathetic experienced project manager? We are looking for a collaborative, compassionate approach to making the most of opportunities to develop our vital service, managing staff in the office and remotely as well taking on your own casework for advocacy clients.

We offer flexible working and take a positive approach to peer-support and self-care, with an Employee Assistance Programme available for staff and their immediate families. For more information and details on how to apply, please download our application pack.

We are committed to improving the social impact of our services, by reducing social isolation and loneliness among our service users, enabling them to attend events or participate in activities as well as access essential services. We also provide minibus hire for not-for-profit organisations, such as charities and community groups.

Working pattern

Monday to Friday (37 hours)
7.5 hours per day(7 on Fridays) between 08:00 – 18:00

(1 hour unpaid break)

We are open to flexible working and job share applications

Main Duties

Assisting passengers on and off vehicles safely, including securing wheelchairs, scooters and other mobility aids. The planning of a route between each delivery/collection to meet the pre-determined delivery times allocated.

Contacting BCTConnect staff if there are any delays, incidents or timing/scheduling issues at the earliest possible opportunity. 

Ensuring that the vehicle is clean (externally and internally), fuelled, the seating configuration is fit for purpose. Complete the relevant vehicle safety, mechanical and equipment checks  prior to the vehicle leaving the depot.

To undertake any other jobs consistent with Community Transport or redirection of services. To undertake any other driving duties (passenger or non-passenger) within the allocated shift pattern as and when required.

The Driver is responsible for:

• Driving a range of standard and fully accessible minibuses on behalf of registered user groups according to specified scheduled bookings as directed by a member of BCTConnect.

• The vehicle and the safety and security of passengers at all times.

• Cleaning and maintaining the cleanliness of the vehicle whilst in their charge. 

• Assisting passengers on/off the vehicle and operating the vehicle’s passenger lift safely, according to instructions delivered in the Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme (MiDAS) training and our approved risk assessments.

• Reporting issues of vehicle damage, hazards and risks or cleanliness concerns

• Following all of the policies and procedures

• Adhering to the Highway Code and being personally responsible for any traffic and parking violations whilst in charge of the vehicle. 

• Maintaining the positive image of BCTConnect with clients.

• Any other driving duties consistent with post as requested by a manager or acting manager

Person Specification

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

• Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals including adults with health conditions e.g. hearing loss, dementia
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment while maintaining a courteous, polite and professional manner
• Have held UK manual car licence (preferably no points) for a minimum of 2 years and have significant driving experience
• D1 licence (Minibus entitlement)
• Experience of planning routes
• Ability to work alone 
• Must pass an enhanced Criminal Record Bureau check (formerly known as CRB now known as DBS)
• Be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device/Apps
• Numerate and literate
• Physically able to carry bags/shopping on behalf of the passengers who are not able and potentially assist a passenger unsteady on their feet.

Desirable

• Experience of multi drop work
• Understanding of issues affecting older people and people with limited mobility or a disability
• Geographical knowledge of Bristol
• Experience of working with older, vulnerable and disabled people

Personal Qualities Required

• Reliable, courteous & patient
• Flexible
• Conscientious
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Commitment to equal opportunities
• Ability to work under pressure
• Self-reliant

We are recruiting an Early Interventions Manager to support and manage our Early Interventions Team within the Wiltshire Phoenix Project.

The Phoenix Project is an exciting and innovative service, delivering sexual violence and domestic abuse services across Wiltshire and Swindon. Join us at a time of growth and development to support victims and children and help perpetrators change their behaviour.

The Early Interventions Team is an exciting, fast-paced team, who act as the first point of contact for new referrals to our service. Delivering high quality support and advice, this team offer vital triaging and risk assessing for Phoenix.

This post is fixed term for one year for maternity leave cover. The role would suit someone with experience of working with vulnerable people, who is looking for their first management position. Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential.

We welcome applications from dedicated, passionate individuals, who are motivated to help change lives for the better. Whilst we love experience, we also value transferable skills and welcome applications from anyone wanting to train in this specialist field.

Please go to our website for the full job description, person specification and application form for the role. We do not accept CVs and only accept application forms.

Closing Date: Midnight on 21st November 2021

Are you passionate about making a difference and supporting others to achieve their goals?

We are looking for a Recovery Worker to join the team in our North Somerset Supported Housing’s new Floating Support Service. This specialist service supports people with mental health issues to manage and maintain their own tenancy with independent living and support needs ensuring they continue to live their lives fully.

What will I be doing?

Day-to-day, you’ll manage a caseload of clients providing them with the support they need to enable them to live independently in their own homes.

You’re a great listener, with a flexible approach and a flair for planning and prioritising a busy workload.

You’ll work with individuals to develop and deliver appropriate support and actions that addresses their specific needs, helping them when it comes to fulfilling personal goals, living skills, liaising with statutory and voluntary agencies, ensuring they can maintain their independence and manage their wellbeing and recovery.

You have a good understanding of mental health issues and how they affect people, and you love working alongside individuals to identify and work toward their own solutions.

What’s in it for you?

Richmond Fellowship has the welfare of their staff and clients at the heart of everything we do.

We provide training, including the Skills For Care Certificate, and opportunities to develop and enhance your experience whilst making a real difference to people’s lives.

You can also expect great benefits, including 33 days holiday (incl Bank Holidays, pro rata), contributory pension scheme, employee assistance programme and childcare vouchers.

Whether you are just starting out on your journey in Health and Social Care or have a wealth of experience to offer, making a difference to peoples’ lives, we want to hear from you.

Because it’s only possible with the help of people like you.

We are looking for:

• Experience of working with people in a health, social care, or supportive capacity / environment.

• Dedicated to working in the community and willing to travel across North Somerset, supporting people in their own homes.

• A full clean driving licence and access to a vehicle for work (mileage reimbursed)

The salary for this post is £19,399.00 per annum.

This is a fixed term contract for one year with potential to convert to a permanent post if the pilot floating support is successful.

This is a full time role requiring the post holder to work 37.5 hours per week. 

This is a rolling recruitment process. Candidates will be interviewed as and when they are shortlisted.

We are committed to increasing our diversity and we would welcome applications from those with lived experience and/or who are from a BAME background. 

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

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

Are you passionate about making a difference and supporting others to achieve their goals? 

We are looking for a Recovery Worker to join our North Somerset Supported Housing Team.  This service supports people with mental health issues to manage and maintain temporary accommodation with a view to recovering and sustaining key living skills prior to moving on to their own tenancy. 

What will you be doing? 

Day-to-day, you’ll manage a caseload of clients providing individuals with the support they need to enable them to live independently and engage with their wider community. 

You’re a great listener, with a flexible approach and a flair for planning and prioritising. 

You’ll work with individuals to develop and deliver appropriate support and actions that addresses their specific needs, helping them when it comes to fulfilling personal goals, living skills, liaising with statutory and voluntary agencies, ensuring they can develop their independence and manage their wellbeing and recovery. 

You have a good understanding of mental health issues and how they affect people, and you love working alongside individuals to identify and work toward their own solutions. 

What’s in it for you? 

Richmond Fellowship has the welfare of their staff and clients at the heart of everything we do. 

We provide training, including the Skills For Care Certificate, and opportunities to develop and enhance your experience whilst making a real difference to people’s lives. 

You can also expect great benefits, including 33 days holiday (incl Bank Holidays, pro rata), contributory pension scheme, employee assistance programme and childcare vouchers. 

Whether you are just starting out on your journey in Health and Social Care or have a wealth of experience to offer, making a difference to peoples’ lives, we want to hear from you. 

Because it’s only possible with the help of people like you. 

We are looking for: 

• Experience of working with people in a health, social care, or supportive environment. 
• Dedicated to working in the community and willing to travel between our two housing units in Weston and Clevedon. 
• A full clean driving licence and access to a vehicle for work (mileage reimbursed) 

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

The salary for this post is £19,399 per annum. 

This is a permanent post.  

This is a typically full time role requiring the post holder to work 37.5 hours per week - but a flexible approach to working a minimum of 30 hours could be discussed.  

This is a rolling recruitment process. Candidates will be interviewed as and when they are shortlisted. 

Recovery Focus is committed to working towards equal opportunities and we select staff solely on merit irrespective of race, colour, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, social class, religious belief, disability or history of mental health or addiction problems.  

If you need support to apply for this role or adaptions at interview please contact the recruitment team to discuss. 

We are committed to increasing our diversity and we welcome applications from those with lived mental health experience. 

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

Fixed-term contract until November 2022

HMP Bristol

Are you proactive, compassionate and collaborative with a proven record of working effectively with socially excluded young people and adults and engaging with young offenders or other vulnerable groups?

If so, St Giles Trust is looking for a dynamic individual to join us as Through The Gates Support Worker, where you will provide a support and resettlement service to young adult males between the ages of 18 and 25 – offering hope and belief in change to those caught up in a cycle of risk and reoffending in the community linked to drugs supply.

About St Giles Trust

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

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

About this exciting opportunity

As Through the Gates Support Worker, you will be a key part of a wider team within the prison and your focus will be to support young people between the ages of 18 and 25 who are either sentenced or on remand for drug related offences such as “county lines” drug supply. You will offer vital support for adjusting to the custodial experience, and liaison with family support services and identify positive opportunities in prison, including education
and employment.

You will also advise on sentence planning, where individuals are leaving the establishment, and forward contact with relevant departments within their destination prisons, plus offer advice regarding release and resettlement needs, and signposting to appropriate community providers. Following up in the community with Bristol-based service users and establishing excellent partnership working with key organisations, employers and partners are also key aspects of this role.

What we are looking for:

• Experience of providing support, advice and advocacy and the ability to assess a client’s needs
• Experience in negotiating with partner agencies to establish links to further the aims of the project
• Experience of engaging successfully with challenging people, for example people who have complex needs, people who are reluctant to discuss their needs, and people who are angry and confused
• A relevant qualification (e.g. Advice and Guidance) to at least Level 3, or willingness to work towards one
• Practical application of diversity awareness and unconscious bias in employment
• Knowledge of services for offenders and patterns of offending and drug dealing in Avon and Somerset
• Outstanding interpersonal, relationship-building and communication abilities, plus strong IT skills

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

Prison vetting will be required but we are open to applications from people with convictions – please visit our website for details on who to contact for an informal discussion.

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

Closing date:  11pm 31 October 2021   Interview date: 8th November 2021