Support Coordinator

This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to support them following stroke. We’re looking for an innovative, passionate and professional individual with excellent communication and organisational skills to join our Stroke Recovery Service based in Liverpool.

Position: Stroke Association Support Coordinator

Location: Home based – Liverpool with regular travel across the service area.

Hours: Part-time, 28 hours per week

Salary: Circa £18,480 per annum (full-time equivalent £23,100 per annum)

Contract: This is a fixed term contract until 31 March 2022. Our services are contracted; we currently have funding for this contract until 31 March 2022

Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.

Closing Date: 3 October 2021

Interview Date: 14 October 2021 and 15 October 2021

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic interviews may be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application

The Role

The service aims to identify and address the needs of stroke survivors and carers across the stroke pathway, by providing a range of innovative support solutions, supporting them to meet their desired outcomes.

A key part of the role will be to recruit, train and manage a team of volunteers, to support service users and the delivery of the service.

Reporting to the Stroke Association Service Delivery Coach, the Stroke Association Support Coordinator will:

• Support new stroke survivors and their carers from hospital discharge into the community.
• Provide personalised information, advice and support.
• Support clients to make informed lifestyle changes which will help them to prevent further strokes
• Be accountable for volunteers, so experience of recruiting, training and managing volunteers would be an advantage.

About You

The Stroke Association Support Coordinator will have experience/background in:

• A caring profession ideally with experience of supporting people with disabilities.
• Setting up and running support groups.

This role is home based, but extensive travel is required across the local area and occasionally further afield.

The ability to drive and the use of a car with business use cover are essential to fulfil the requirements of the role.

To fulfil the requirements of the role you must abode within the U.K and have the right to work in the U.K.

Please submit your CV and a covering letter of no more than two pages demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience.

About the Organisation

Stroke Association. Rebuilding lives after stroke.

When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. That’s because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. Recovery is tough, but with the right specialist support and a ton of courage and determination, the brain can adapt.

We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there.

We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives.

We’re working to improve the diversity of our team.  Because we know that individuality leads to a richer experience for our people and better support for those affected by stroke.

We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. And we’re particularly looking to increase the number of applications from those with lived experience of stroke and those from under-represented communities. 

Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help us rebuild them and join our team.

In 2019, we developed a bold new corporate strategy so that we can rebuild more lives after stroke and make a bigger difference to people’s lives. To help us deliver our strategy and make a real difference, we are looking to recruit talented people to a number of new roles. If you would like to support stroke survivors to rebuild their lives, we want to hear from you!

You may also have experience in areas such as Care Coordinator, Stroke Support, Stroke, Care, Care Worker, Support Worker, Carer, Care Team Leader, Support Team Leader, Volunteering Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Support Group, Support and Advice, Social Care, Carer Support, Support Service, Vulnerable Adult, Social Care and Support Officer, Rehabilitation Coordinator, Volunteering Manager, Care and Support Officer, Social Care Worker, Health, Health Care, Support Worker, Care Worker, Social Care Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Relief Support Worker, Support Worker Disabilities, Day Centre Support Worker, Rehabilitation Support Worker, Night Support Worker, Stroke Support Worker, Disability, Disability Support, Stroke.

Support Coordinator

This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to support them following stroke. We’re looking for an innovative, passionate and professional individual with excellent communication and organisational skills to join our Stroke Recovery Service based in South Sefton.

Position: Stroke Association Support Coordinator

Location: Homebased, South Sefton with extensive travel across the service area

Hours: Part-time, 30 hours per week

Salary: Circa £19,800 per annum (full-time equivalent £23,100)

Contract: This is a fixed term contract until 31 March 2022. Our services are contracted; we currently have funding for this contract until 31 March 2022

Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.

Closing Date: 3 October 2021

Interview Date: 14 October 2021 and 15 October 2021

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic interviews may be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application

The Role

The service aims to identify and address the needs of stroke survivors and carers across the stroke pathway, by providing a range of innovative support solutions, supporting them to meet their desired outcomes.

Reporting to the Stroke Association Support Manager, the Stroke Association Support Coordinator will:

• Support new stroke survivors and their carers from hospital discharge into the community.
• Provide personalised information, advice and support.
• Support clients to make informed lifestyle changes which will help them to prevent further strokes
• Be accountable for volunteers, so experience of recruiting, training and managing volunteers would be an advantage.

About You

The Stroke Association Support Coordinator will have experience/background in:

• A caring profession ideally with experience of supporting people with disabilities.
• Setting up and running support groups.

This role is home based, but extensive travel is required across the local area and occasionally further afield.

The use of a car with business use cover and the ability to drive is essential to be able to fulfil the requirements of the role.

Please submit your CV and a covering letter of no more than two pages demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience.

About the Organisation

Stroke Association. Rebuilding lives after stroke.

When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. That’s because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. Recovery is tough, but with the right specialist support and a ton of courage and determination, the brain can adapt.

We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there.

We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives.

We’re working to improve the diversity of our team.  Because we know that individuality leads to a richer experience for our people and better support for those affected by stroke.

We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. And we’re particularly looking to increase the number of applications from those with lived experience of stroke and those from under-represented communities. 

Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help us rebuild them and join our team.

In 2019, we developed a bold new corporate strategy so that we can rebuild more lives after stroke and make a bigger difference to people’s lives. To help us deliver our strategy and make a real difference, we are looking to recruit talented people to a number of new roles. If you would like to support stroke survivors to rebuild their lives, we want to hear from you!

You may also have experience in areas such as Care Coordinator, Stroke Support, Stroke, Care, Care Worker, Support Worker, Carer, Care Team Leader, Support Team Leader, Volunteering Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Support Group, Support and Advice, Social Care, Carer Support, Support Service, Vulnerable Adult, Social Care and Support Officer, Rehabilitation Coordinator, Volunteering Manager, Care and Support Officer, Social Care Worker, Health, Health Care, Support Worker, Care Worker, Social Care Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Relief Support Worker, Support Worker Disabilities, Day Centre Support Worker, Rehabilitation Support Worker, Night Support Worker, Stroke Support Worker, Disability, Disability Support, Stroke.

Support Coordinator

This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to support them following stroke. We’re looking for an innovative, passionate and professional individual with excellent communication and organisational skills to join our Stroke Recovery Service based in Wigan.

Position: Stroke Association Support Coordinator

Location: Home based - Wigan with regular travel across the service area

Hours: Part-time, 30 hours per week

Salary: Circa £19,800 per annum (full-time equivalent £23,100)

Contract: This is a fixed term contract until 31 March 2022. Our services are contracted; we currently have funding for this contract until 31 March 2022

Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.

Closing Date: 3 October 2021

Interview Date: 14 October 2021 and 15 October 2021

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic interviews may be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application

The Role

The service aims to identify and address the needs of stroke survivors and carers across the stroke pathway, by providing a range of innovative support solutions, supporting them to meet their desired outcomes.

A key part of the role will be to recruit, train and manage a team of volunteers, to support service users and the delivery of the service.

Reporting to the Stroke Association Support Manager, the Stroke Association Support Coordinator will:

• Support new stroke survivors and their carers from hospital discharge into the community.
• Provide personalised information, advice and support.
• Support clients to make informed lifestyle changes which will help them to prevent further strokes
• Be accountable for volunteers, so experience of recruiting, training and managing volunteers would be an advantage.

About You

The Stroke Association Support Coordinator will have experience/background in:

• A caring profession ideally with experience of supporting people with disabilities.
• Setting up and running support groups.

This role is home based, but extensive travel is required across the local area and occasionally further afield.

The ability to drive and the use of a car with business use cover are essential to fulfil the requirements of the role.

To fulfil the requirements of the role you must abode and have the right to work in the U.K.

Please submit your CV and a covering letter of no more than two pages demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience.

About the Organisation

Stroke Association. Rebuilding lives after stroke.

When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. That’s because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. Recovery is tough, but with the right specialist support and a ton of courage and determination, the brain can adapt.

We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there.

We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives.

We’re working to improve the diversity of our team.  Because we know that individuality leads to a richer experience for our people and better support for those affected by stroke.

We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. And we’re particularly looking to increase the number of applications from those with lived experience of stroke and those from under-represented communities. 

Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help us rebuild them and join our team.

In 2019, we developed a bold new corporate strategy so that we can rebuild more lives after stroke and make a bigger difference to people’s lives. To help us deliver our strategy and make a real difference, we are looking to recruit talented people to a number of new roles. If you would like to support stroke survivors to rebuild their lives, we want to hear from you!

You may also have experience in areas such as Care Coordinator, Stroke Support, Stroke, Care, Care Worker, Support Worker, Carer, Care Team Leader, Support Team Leader, Volunteering Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Support Group, Support and Advice, Social Care, Carer Support, Support Service, Vulnerable Adult, Social Care and Support Officer, Rehabilitation Coordinator, Volunteering Manager, Care and Support Officer, Social Care Worker, Health, Health Care, Support Worker, Care Worker, Social Care Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Relief Support Worker, Support Worker Disabilities, Day Centre Support Worker, Rehabilitation Support Worker, Night Support Worker, Stroke Support Worker, Disability, Disability Support, Stroke.

We have are looking for an Accommodation Coordinator to oversee the work of our Male and Female Safe-houses in Liverpool, a total of 4 properties. Our Accommodation teams work to provide a safe and secure place for Survivors of Modern Day Slavery who have no where else to go. Accommodation Coordinators are organised and caring. They assist with the management of the service to our accommodation clients by supporting current caseworkers with their cases, offering guidance and instruction and helping train and induct new caseworkers. In addition to this they will complete administrative duties in line with The Salvation Army Modern Slavery Contract. 

Job Title: Accommodation Coordinator (Male and Female Accommodation)                                                          Reports to: NW Residential Service Manager Contracted Hours: 37.5 hours
Contract Duration: Fixed until 29th June 2025                                                                                                          Salary: £23,500 plus on an annual on call supplement of £1500
Location: Liverpool, Merseyside
Closing Date: 30th September
Interview Date: W/c 4th October
Probationary Period: 3 months
Direct Reports: 5-6 Accommodation Caseworkers

• Management of caseworkers in the team. Including but not limited to: interviews, supervisions, appraisals and managing leave requests.

• Be the first point of contact for your team.

• Ensuring adherence to all internal procedures regarding City Hearts, the Safe House and any legislation including external KPI's.

• Supporting Caseworkers to ensure all clients are given excellent support and advocacy by the team, with effective journey plans to independence

• Effective Preventative and Reactive Safeguarding

• Complete weekly management reports and trackers

• Appropriate reporting to Line Manager in weekly meetings

• To organise day to day running of shifts such as appointments, staffing levels and client’s needs

• To help resolve any on-going issues in the accommodation

• Oversight of Client Management System (CMS) tracking support hours and case management

• Administration of caseworkers/support workers and volunteer’s rota at the accommodation

• Administrating petty cash use at the accommodation

• Arrange team meetings for the house staff and volunteers as well as attend staff and management meetings as needed.

• Liaising with external companies who are completing work in the property e.g. cleaning companies

• Maintaining, and developing as needed, local service links and contacts

• Oversight of health and safety including regular checks at the property

• Oversight of preparation of bedrooms, folders and paperwork for new clients

• Keeping stock of welcome packs and manage donations at the accommodation

• Oversee the implementation of medication policy and procedures across the safe houses

• To ensure the staff/client and communal and private (indoor and outdoor) areas are kept clean and tidy and to administrate any necessary cleaning rotas

• To organise weekly activities for clients and be a link for those accessing activities in the local area

• To oversee and help source any health and wellbeing needs in the accommodation

• To encourage feedback and respond to action points raised by clients about the accommodation

• To oversee activities being implemented for clients e.g. holidays, half-term etc

• To carry out on call as designated on the rota

• Promoting CH in adherence to the terms of the contract – this may include attending events on behalf of CH as a whole.

About us

Christian Aid is passionate about challenging the power structures that create poverty in our world. We believe the world can and must be changed so that there is equality, dignity and freedom for all to live a life free from poverty. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our team and to make this change happen.

About the role

The Central Supporter Engagement Coordinator role is a crucial role within the England team, and will work closely with the Church Engagement Fundraising Team. The post holder will be a first point of contact for many of the individuals, churches and communities that support Christian Aid in England, as Christian Aid builds a movement to tackle poverty and its root causes. You will support and inspire our supporters to Give, Act and Pray for our work, as well as helping to grow our supporter base, diversify how supporters engage with us and influence Christian Aid processes to improve supporter care.

About you

As the Central Supporter Engagement Coordinator, you will be passionate about engaging with and inspiring others to maintain and build their involvement with the movement. You will have excellent communication skills - both oral and written. You will be a highly organised individual, able to manage competing demands while meeting deadlines.

Based in the Warrington Office, you will have an understanding of databases and will be able to record engagements with our supporters, and use these opportunities to proactively gain further support and deepen involvement by bringing them closer to Christian Aid.

Further information

This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country where this position is based.

From 1 July 2021, the process for completing right to work checks has changed and we can no longer accept EU passports or ID cards as valid proof of right to work, with the exception of Irish citizens.

There are now two types of right to work checks: a manual check and an online check. A manual check can be completed against relevant documentation as outlined by the Home Office. An online check can be completed if you hold digital proof of your immigration status in the UK. We will require your share code and date of birth to carry out this check. Please see Government website for more information on acceptable documents.

All successful candidates will require either a Basic or Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service certificate (DBS) and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. Information will be forwarded to you by the HR team with your offer.

We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief. We particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic (BAME) candidates.

Christian Aid is committed to providing a safe and trusted environment for every person connected to the work we do; and to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour including sexual harassment and exploitation, abuse, and financial misconduct. Any candidate offered a job with Christian Aid is expected to share and demonstrate our values and adhere to Christian Aid's Safeguarding policy and sign Christian Aid's Code of Conduct.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

Nature Recovery Corridor - Community Volunteer & Training Coordinator

Temporary (October 2021-March 2023) – Full time (35 hours per week)

We are Chester Zoo, and for over 90 years, we have been a leading conservation and education charity, and an amazing, award-winning visitor attraction.

We’re also a team of passionate, talented, enthusiastic and expert people, doing everything we can to prevent extinction, from caring for animals to discovering new conservation ideas, and giving our visitors an inspirational day out.

We work hard because we love animals, we care about nature, we love Chester Zoo and, despite all the recent challenges thrown at us, we still want to be the best zoo in the world! If you think you can help us to achieve that, then we’d love to hear from you.

We currently have an exciting vacancy for a Community Volunteer & Training Coordinator to join our Conservation Education and Engagement team working specifically on the Nature Recovery Corridor (NRC) Project. This project is funded by the Government's Green Recovery Challenge Fund. The fund was developed by Defra and its Arm's-Length Bodies. It is being delivered by The National Lottery Heritage Fund in partnership with Natural England, the Environment Agency and Forestry Commission.

The role:

• Collaborate with Nature Recovery Corridor Project Manager, Volunteer Manager, external organisations and community groups to identify opportunities for community volunteering and develop appropriate volunteer roles.
• Recruit, train and supervise a team of community volunteers, developing their roles and the training programmes required to deliver to them.
• Provide day-to-day supervision for community volunteers, ensuring standards are maintained, they have the resources they need and that any issues are dealt with before they become problems.
• Ensure all volunteers are kept up to date with project and zoo news and support the community volunteers to engage with the already existing volunteer Facebook page, volunteer noticeboard, newsletters and other methods.
• Develop and maintain systems for tracking volunteer activities and training (using existing systems where appropriate) and work with the Conservation Social Scientist and Nature Recovery Corridor Project Manager to evaluate our community volunteer programmes.
• Ensure our delivery is cost effective and minimising wastage by tracking the project budget related to the volunteers.
• Ensure that all volunteering activities are safe and appropriately risk assessed, liaising with Health and Safety Advisors as appropriate.
• Manage the Nature Recovery Corridor Trainees and oversee their programme of training and mentoring support including regular 1-2-1 meetings and keeping track of their progress regarding training.

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience of working with and supervising volunteers on a regular basis is essential, including the administration of rotas, supervision of volunteers and managing recruitment processes. Experience of working with young people or youth volunteers is also desirable.
• Managing people: Experience of supervising a team and managing the work of others.
• Experience of delivering training sessions, preferably in a visitor facing environment and to a wide range of participant groups, especially those who face additional barriers to learning.
• Organisational skills: Excellent time management, administration and planning skills, with substantial administration experience, including the production of reports and dealing with personal data.
• Interpersonal skills: Excellent diplomacy and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively under own initiative and as part of a team, to work under pressure with positive attitude and also to enthuse and engage others.
• Experience working collaboratively with a range of community organisations, particularly from the voluntary and adult learning sectors.
• Experience of working in a large public facing organisation, excellent customer service skills and practical knowledge of developing public facing roles is essential.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, demonstrated through a wide range of experience presenting to different audiences and delivering training. Including good written skills and ability to develop resources.
• Practical understanding of some of the barriers people face to learning, volunteering and employment.
• Ability to work under pressure and deal with sensitive issues.
• IT skills: Skilled in the use of all key Microsoft packages and use of digital technologies for public engagement.
• Subject knowledge: The post holder would ideally have some knowledge of conservation. This is likely be demonstrated by relevant degree and/or experience of working within a zoo, conservation organisation or similar environment.
• Full driving license.

The hours of work are 35 hours per week, worked 5 days over 7 to ensure contact with weekend volunteers. Evening work may be required to meet the needs of the project for which time off in lieu will be given.

The salary for this role is £21,125.00 per annum and in addition we offer a range of amazing benefits .

To apply for this position, click ‘Apply Now’ to provide your current CV and complete the application form highlighting your skills and experience including why you believe you should be considered for our Community Volunteer & Training Coordinator role.

Closing date for applications is midnight on 19th September 2021.

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 29th September 2021. 

Events Fundraising Assistant

- 37.5 hours per week

Type - Permanent contract

Based – The role is based at CCC-Wirral however will require attendance in CCC-Liverpool at least once per week

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s leading providers of non-surgical cancer treatment, caring for a population of 2.4 million people across Cheshire & Merseyside, North Wales, the Isle of Man and parts of Lancashire.

Our flagship specialist cancer hospital in Liverpool opened in June 2020, supported by our hospital on the Clatterbridge Health Park in Wirral providing outpatient cancer treatment and supportive care, and our radiotherapy treatment centre on the Aintree Hospital site.

Together, working across three sites and operating specialist chemotherapy clinics in four of Merseyside’s district hospitals, we are able to deliver a comprehensive range of inpatient care, advanced radiotherapy, chemotherapy and other systemic anti-cancer therapies including gene therapies and immunotherapies. We also deliver a pioneering Treatment at Home and Work service; are the only facility in the UK providing low-energy proton beam therapy to treat rare eye cancers.

Working with leading experts from The University of Liverpool and the Cancer Research UK Liverpool Cancer Trials Unit we strive to stay at the forefront of novel treatments and techniques to deliver more effective and personalised treatments than ever before.

The Clatterbridge Cancer Charity is growing and we have a fantastic opportunity to join our Fundraising Team!

THE CHARITY

Following the opening of Liverpool's first cancer hospital in June 2020, we are in the most exciting phase of our history. With investment in our existing centres and the future of cancer care across Merseyside and Cheshire, we are the only charity dedicated to the incredible work of The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.

Our charity funds the latest treatments, vital research, technology and the best possible environment for over 30,000 patients each year at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre. As one of the largest cancer hospitals in the UK, we operate from 19 sites, including our Centres in Liverpool, Wirral & Aintree, and our network of clinics across the region.

In line with our future plans we have an incredible opportunity for an enthusiastic Events Fundraising Assistant to join our fundraising team. This role will be instrumental in raising funds to help transform cancer care for people across Merseyside and Cheshire, and is key to the charity's future growth.

THE ROLE

Assisting the Events Fundraising Manager, this role is key to the success of the charity’s fundraising events – from countryside bike rides and coastal walks to adrenaline fuelled skydives and everything in between! You will assist in marketing the events, the recruitment of participants, and giving our supporters the tools they need to hit their fundraising goals to support the work we do.

This exciting role also includes getting involved in the logistics of our events – helping to make sure our events are safe, smooth running and most of all fun for our supporters! You could be developing a social media campaign one day, and handing out medals in a muddy field the next. It’s an exciting role and no two days are the same.

General overview:

• Provide proactive support in the planning, preparation and manual set up of fundraising events

• Preparing and sending out fundraising packs to participants ahead of events to aid fundraising and participation

• Support marketing activity to recruit participants for our events

• Identify case stories to inspire others to take part

• Attend third party events as and when required (some weekends)

• Recruitment and coordination of event volunteers

• Maintain event systems, including database management and filing

• Support on specific third party events as designated by the Events Fundraising Manager

• Communicate with fundraisers to encourage income generation and further participation

• Source gifts in kind and prizes from local companies

• Prepare information packs and marketing materials

• Attend events with and on behalf of the Events Fundraising Manager

• Encourage participation in organised fundraising activities and events

The ideal candidate will have a passion for events, marketing, the outdoors, and fundraising. You should be someone with a very hands-on approach, and are happy to do everything for the good of the event and the charity. You will thrive on making our events a success, raising money for people with cancer and supporting our participants on their journey.

If you are looking to develop a career in fundraising and/or events, this role is a fantastic opportunity to learn and gain experience in a fast-paced charity events environment.

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We take an active responsibility for ensuring systems, policies and processes are in place to safeguard children, young people and adults. We support the national and local safeguarding agenda, including local arrangements for the protection of children young person and adults at risk.

Engagement Officer

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the Locality Impact directorate and lead on Engagement in their area.

Position: Engagement Officer

Location: Homebased, North West with extensive travel across the locality area

Hours: 28 hours per week

Salary: Circa £19,440

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.

Closing Date: 3 October 2021

Interview Date: 18 October 2021

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic interviews may be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application

The Role

Reporting to the Engagement Lead, the Engagement Officer will work with colleagues across the locality to deliver against engagement activity, including supporting the development of the Stroke Group Network, and building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders including groups, partners, stroke survivors and carers in the locality.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting delivery against the community volunteering strategy for the locality
• Building and maintaining key relationships with key stakeholders
• Enabling peer support and self-sustaining stroke communities to flourish in the locality
• Providing management to volunteers and volunteer managers
• Supporting delivery of a localised approach to addressing health inequalities
• Volunteer recruitment

About You

As Engagement Officer, you will have experience/understanding of:

• Managing and developing volunteers
• Working in partnership with other organisations, ideally in voluntary, health and social care
• Developing support using co-production with service users
• Supporting groups and developing networks

The ability to travel extensively across the locality is essential to be able to fulfil the requirements of the role.

To full fill the role you must abode within the U.K and have the right to work in the U.K

Please submit a CV and a covering letter of no more than two pages demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience. Please state any preferences for flexible options in your covering letter. Applications from individuals who are seeking flexible working options, including reduced hours or job shares are welcomed.

About the Organisation

Stroke Association. Rebuilding lives after stroke.

When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. That’s because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. Recovery is tough, but with the right specialist support and a ton of courage and determination, the brain can adapt.

We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there.

We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives.

We’re working to improve the diversity of our team.  Because we know that individuality leads to a richer experience for our people and better support for those affected by stroke.

We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. And we’re particularly looking to increase the number of applications from those with lived experience of stroke and those from under-represented communities. 

Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help us rebuild them and join our team.

In 2019, we developed a bold new corporate strategy so that we can rebuild more lives after stroke and make a bigger difference to people’s lives. To help us deliver our strategy and make a real difference, we are looking to recruit talented people to a number of new roles. If you would like to support stroke survivors to rebuild their lives, we want to hear from you!

You may also have experience in areas such as Community Engagement, Community Engagement Lead, Community Engagement Coordinator, Engagement Coordinator, Volunteer Manager, Volunteer Management, Volunteer Engagement Officer, Volunteer and Community Engagement Officer, Volunteer Support, Community Partnerships Officer, Community Partnerships Lead, Community Partnerships Assistant, Community Fundraising Officer, Support Group, Support Group Coordinator, Community Engagement and Supporter Officer, Charity, Stroke, Volunteer Recruitment, Volunteer Engagement.

ABOUT LISTENING EAR

• Listening Ear is a leading third sector, mental health organisation with its headquarters in Knowsley, Merseyside
• Our organisation specialises in delivering therapy and support services to children, young people and adults presenting with bereavement and traumatic loss, occupational health counselling and suicide postvention support services.
• Listening Ear holds full BACP Service Accreditation for its Adult and Children & Young People's services (the first organisation to achieve BACP accreditation in Merseyside in 2004)
• We are continuing to grow and now offer services in Merseyside, Cheshire, South Yorkshire, Lancashire and Kent & Medway.
   

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join Listening Ear as Reception Administrator to support with the recent growth of our services. The role covers all reception duties, including processing referrals and handling enquiries to carrying out general administrative tasks such as data recording/entry, to support the preparation of data used in statistical reports to our Commissioners. The Reception Administrator is the first point of contact for our clients and external agencies and therefore needs to be warm and welcoming, a good communicator and able to respond professionally to a varied range of calls/emails. Our Administration team manage appointment bookings and the allocation of clients across the Organisation for a growing team of paid therapists, suicide bereavement support workers and students on counselling placements with Listening Ear. The successful candidate will be highly organised and professional, with excellent communication skills and proven experience of managing their own time and workload in a busy, high-pressure environment. They will also need to have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook as well as strong IT skills and ability to learn using new systems.

The role is subject to receiving satisfactory references and a probationary period.

Full-time contract is for 35 hours' per week (7 hours per day). The sucessful applicant will be required to work flexibly to provide cover in our offices in Whiston & Halewood as well as working remotley from home. We will require a candidate who is flexible to meet with the needs of the charity.

The Application Form is available below and this should be returned to us by email.

Closing date: Saturday 9th October at 11:30pm - We reserve the right to close the application window early if there is a lot of interest in the role advertised. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.

Start date: ASAP following receipt of DBS and relevant references - If you have a transferable DBS please inform us of this in your application.

Unfortunately, we are unable to contact unsuccessful applicants and are unable to give feedback on individual applications.

North West Manager (one year temporary maternity cover)

Show Racism the Red Card (SRtRC) is the UK’s leading anti-racism educational charity. The aim of the organisation is to combat racism through delivering anti-racism education. We are seeking to recruit to a North West Manager on a temporary one year contract.

Full time hours are 35 hours per week but part-time hours and flexi working will be considered- please state any preference in your application.

NJC Pay Scale Points 23 – 30: £26,999 - £32,878

6% pension

The role is initially offered as a one year temporary contract to cover our current manager’s maternity leave. The post involves managing and expanding the education work across the North West; maintaining and developing partnerships, joint working initiatives and securing funding for educational activities.The post holder will be part of SRTRC's senior management team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the fight against racism and to help make a real difference to the UK’s leading anti-racism educational charity.

You will need to demonstrate:

• Commitment to anti-racism
• Proven knowledge of planning and delivering educational activities
• Experience of working with young people
• Managing a team, keeping the team motivated and highly organised
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Experience of developing and maintaining relationships with a range of stakeholders
• Strong ICT skills across the Microsoft suite including MS Teams and Zoom
• Some fundraising experience including bid writing

To download an Application Pack, including full Job Description, please click the links, or email us if there are any issues.

Applications close Thursday 7th October at Midnight

(Applications submitted after this time will not be accepted)

Interviews: W/C 18th October TBC

Application forms should be emailed to info @ theredcard. org

If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have been unsuccessful.

Show Racism the Red Card aims to be an equal opportunities employer, and as such, welcomes applications from all under-represented groups.

This is an exciting time to join our ambitious fundraising team. Both our Trust and Corporate functions have grown significantly over the past two years. This role will crucially enable the team to build on its successes to date to maximise opportunities, steward our growing portfolios, secure new partnerships and raise vital new income.

The Cares Family is an anti-racist organisation committed to advancing anti-racism. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people, who are under-represented in our organisation. We are an equal opportunities employer.

In your role as The Cares Family’s Partnerships Manager (Trusts and Corporate) , you will work closely and collaboratively with our Head of Development, Grants Coordinator and five regional Development Coordinators, to provide exceptional relationship management for our active grants and portfolio of hundreds of Trusts and Foundations (80% of the role); identifying new opportunities and engaging with new and existing funders through composing timely and high quality written proposals and impact reports, and ensuring stellar stewardship and relationship management face to face, on the phone and in writing to maximise opportunities, uplift gifts and secure new income for The Cares Family.

You will also support the Trust function through direct line management of our Grants Coordinator to succeed and reach targets in terms of outputs and income; and supporting the Head of Development in reviewing, and overseeing submissions of proposals and impact reports across The Cares Family.

This role will also support our growing Corporate Partnerships function to thrive (20%), working closely with the Head of Community Fundraising and the Development of Director in order to secure new partnerships and leverage new income.

You will also directly line manage our Corporate Partnerships Engagement Coordinator, who manages and oversees our corporate employee engagement and volunteering opportunities. This includes ensuring effective communications and collaboration with delivery teams to fulfill the objectives of each partnership agreement.

With so much of this role depending on excellent account management, we need a real people person and someone who has a track record in securing new income. This role is also highly collaborative, and therefore, we also need you to be an enthusiastic team player and passionate about sharing your knowledge, skills and experience with our dedicated team to facilitate success.

If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a task-based application, so we are not accepting CVs. The full job description and details on how to apply are set out on our website linked below – please read them carefully before submitting your application.

Support Worker

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of people affected by dementia?

Do you want a career where every day is different and full of reward?

Could you be a part of supporting and empowering people and their families with expert guidance and advice?

Yes? Well, our client would love to hear from you!

Support Worker Responsibilities:

The Sefton Dementia Support Service provides a highly responsive and individualised information, signposting and referral service to people affected by dementia. You will;

- Assist people with dementia and their carers in identifying their needs, providing information and guidance to help maintain their independence, improving their sense of well-being, and putting them in more control of their lives.
- Be part of a highly motivated and supportive team, sharing responsibility of some Group Activities.
- Build relationships with a range of local contacts, networking with health and care professionals, marketing the Sefton Dementia Support Service and providing dementia support.
- Develop networks and pathways with partner organisations who work in the field of dementia, ensuring seamless and consistent support and empowering individuals affected by dementia to make informed choices.
- Provide support face-to-face, by telephone and online.

Support Worker Requirements:

Our client is looking for a highly motivated individual, with an understanding of dementia and the needs of people affected by dementia.

You will;

- Be empathetic and non-judgmental in your approach with a commitment to equal opportunity.
- It is desirable that you have knowledge and experience of Adult and Children Safeguarding, Information Governance policies and procedures and statutory laws such as the Mental Capacity Act
- Have good communication skills to meet the diverse needs of our client's community and represent their needs to statutory and other voluntary agencies.
- Have a sound knowledge of IT systems to record data, write reports and communicate by email.
- Understand client confidentiality and how this is applied when representing client needs.
- Preferably had some experience of working with a wide variety of relevant agencies.
- Possess NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) or have demonstrable experience.
- Have the ability and means able to travel independently around Sefton.
- Due to the nature of this role you will be expected to travel independently around Sefton
- You will be asked to apply for an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Scheme) check

About Our Client:

Our client is the UK's leading dementia charity. They provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.

Position: Dementia Support Worker
Location: Community based - Sefton (Merseyside)
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £20,363 - £22,726 actual per annum (depending on skills and experience)

Closing date: 27 September 2021
Interview date: TBC

You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Dementia Adviser, Care Assistant, Dementia Advisor, Caseworker, Special Needs Assistant, Social Worker, Social Care, Community Care, Helpline Coordinator, Volunteering Officer, Support Worker, Mental Health, Dementia, NFP, Not for Profit, Charity, etc.

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We help children and young people (up to age 25), parents, and families, to rebuild their lives when a child grieves or when a child dies.

 We also provide training to professionals, equipping them to provide the best possible care to bereaved families.

Bereavement Support Practitioner (part-time)
Hours: 22.5 hours per week
Rate: £24,000 pro rata per annum fixed term contract until the end of funding, 31st July 2022 with potential for further funding
Reporting to: Bereavement Services Regional North
Base: Flexible working between home and CBUK Office in Widnes, Cheshire

Would you like to bring your expertise, skills and experience to the third sector and contribute to a growing national charity? Are you passionate about supporting bereaved children, parents and families?

About the role

We are looking to recruit a Part-time Bereavement Support Practitioner who will support the Bereavement Services Regional Lead in the provision and evaluation of a service that ensures families and professionals can access high quality bereavement support in situations where a baby or child of any age has died, or where children or young people up to the age of 25 are bereaved. To provide support to individuals, couples, families and in group settings.

Applicants should have a recognised, health, social care, or counselling qualification, experience in working with parents, children and families, excellent communication skills and be passionate about supporting bereaved families.

Closing Date: 27 September 2021
Interviews: 1 October 2021 (by Zoom)

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website. 

Applications will be reviewed, and interviews offered, on an on-going basis. We reserve the right to close the role prior to the closing date, should a suitable applicant be found, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Child Bereavement UK recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly where we are under-represented, currently, this includes disabled people, LGBTQ+ and those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups (BAME).

No agencies please.

Job title: Fundraising Manager - North West

Location: Based remotely in the UK, ideally with knowledge of fundraising in the North West

Responsible to: Head of Engagement 

Salary: £25,000 - £38,000 per annum FTE 

Why us?  

Speakers for Schools are a dynamic, swift-moving and fast-growing charity. We are on a mission to support a million young people across the UK annually by 2023. Having taken the first steps on the road to achieving this, our team has grown then fold in the past two years. This has supported growth in our employer network from 70 to 700 leading employers and 3800% growth in the number of work experience places offered during the same period.

We want to level the playing field, making sure that all young people can access inspirational opportunities and experiences to fuel their ambition.

We are united and unique in our mission to transform lives through raising aspirations of millions of young people every year. Each year, 1,500 senior leaders, celebrities and industry experts deliver a difference to by sharing their story with students in schools and colleges in every corner of the UK. We connect employers such as Disney, The Bank of England, Spotify PwC and almost seven hundred others to communities to provide access to the top opportunities for all across the UK. With us, you will be part of inspiring a generation to reach higher, broaden horizons and get equal access to the top.

To keep growing our charity and our impact, we need top talent and we are committed to treasuring, developing and supporting them to thrive within their roles. 

Role Summary 

We are seeking motivated and ambitious Regional Fundraising Officers.We have a big ambition, and our fundraising targets reflect this ambition, our ideal candidates can demonstrate a track record of fundraising with a particular focus on corporate and community group fundraising. You will have strong networking and presenting skills and understanding the importance of delivering exceptional stewardship to maximise income and long-term partnerships. An understanding of local and trust opportunities would also be an advantage.

Reporting to the Head of Engagement, with a dotted line reporting to the Regional Fundraising Lead, you will be proficient at planning and prioritising multiple calls on time and be able to work independently towards financial and non-financial targets and KPI’s. A Strategic thinker, you will use your understanding of the region and fundraising experience to develop and deliver and exciting strategy that will drive fundraising and embed Speakers for Schools into the communities it serves.

Key Duties / Responsibilities 

• Develop and broaden regional corporate partnerships. 

• Research, identify and develop relationships with key stakeholders and supporters across the region. 

• Work with the Head of Engagement (and their teams) and the Regional Fundraising Lead to develop local campaigns and bespoke compelling case for support. 

• Ensure all enquiries are followed through in a timely and professional manner. 

• Update Salesforce and ensure all activity is compliant with data protection, policies and procedures.

• Identify new fundraising events and opportunities to attract new audiences who align to our ambition.

• Provide monthly reports to the Head of Engagement and Regional Fundraising Lead.
   

Education / Experience / Knowledge 

Essential:  

• Excellent written and oral communication skills with a keen eye for detail 

• Excellent research skills 

• Strong track record in delivering to tight deadlines 

• Excellent organisational and project management skills 

• Evidence of good negotiation skills 

• Highly computer literate, with particular experience of using Microsoft Office packages including Word and Excel 

• Excellent presentation skills 

• Able to work in a team and on own initiative 

• Ability to build successful relationships with all Stakeholders. 

Desirable:

• Fundraising experience 

• Events management experience

• Relevant experience in corporate communications, stakeholder management and other relationship building activities 

• Experience in report writing 

• Experience using Salesforce 

We are looking forward to holding video interviews through September 2021 and appointing our Regional Fundraising Officers swiftly so we can start delivering a difference in October and beyond. You must have the right to work in the UK without visa restrictions to be considered. 

Benefits offered at Speakers for Schools: 

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays 

• Morning of your birthday off

• Pension scheme

• CharlieHR perks

• Perkbox

• £500 a year training allowance

Diversity at our core  

At Speakers for Schools, we are committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating discrimination. Our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.

We welcome applications from all, including those where employment has been affected by Covid19 and those seeking to change careers. Diversity if at our core, join us. 

How to apply:   

Please apply as soon as possible submitting your CV and a one page covering letter which outlines your specific interest and ability to successfully fill this role, as well as your salary expectations and current notice period.

Appointees are subject to a successful DBS check, as contact with young people is likely.

Please note, if you do not provide a covering letter your application will not be considered.  

The Journey to joining Speakers for Schools: 

Interviews will be scheduled as applications are received, before the closing date, and will take place over Microsoft Teams. We may appoint before this date depending on applications. 

The closing date for this role is Friday 24th September. 

Our new team member will start ASAP. 

If you have not heard from us two weeks after the closing date, please presume your application has been unsuccessful.