Your experience of working in the mental health field has given you a good understanding of community working and lone working plus a proven ability to break down stigma and the barriers associated with working with the client group. All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Richmond Fellowship as a Community Connector.
 
NHS England recently announced a new transformation fund to be allocated to pilot sites within 12 Sustainability and Transformation Partnerships/Integrated Care Systems across the country to test new and integrated models of primary and community mental health care. The Surrey Heartlands Health and Care Partnership in Redhill is one of these successful pilot sites, and Richmond Fellowship are proud to be part of that partnership.
 
The role of Community Connector will be fundamental to the developing of these innovative new teams and mental health services based within networks of GP Practices (Primary Care Networks). Indeed, whoever takes on this particular challenge will be instrumental in supporting the ongoing development and mobilisation of integrated primary care mental health services in the future. Along the way, you’ll work jointly with a Mental Health Practitioner to conduct assessments. We’ll also rely on you to help patients identify their socially determined needs and goals, provide self-management tools and develop personal support plans. Delivering a range of motivational and structured psycho-social interventions, promoting independence through an enabling asset based approach and developing effective relationships with a range of agencies to facilitate a ‘joined up’ approach  - these are just some aspects of this vital role.
 
As well as proven relevant experience, you’ll need an appropriate diploma or degree i.e. in counselling, psychology, social work, probation, mental health, Health and Social Care (level 3), NVQ’s level 3+ and/or community experience of drug, alcohol, mental health work. You’ll also need the ability to work co-operatively and flexible as part of a multidisciplinary team from a service hub in one of three locations, and be willing to travel to and from a number of different locations on a daily basis. Comfortable working to the confidentiality, consent, information sharing and safeguarding policies of the integrated service, the ability to manage any challenging behaviour, anger and verbal aggression from patients is important too. And, it goes without saying that you have excellent communication skills and are proficient in the use of office IT.
 
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.
 
A full driving licence, access to a vehicle and insurance for business use are also required for this role, which is also subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level. Please note past drug and/or alcohol or criminality history will not necessarily discount you from undertaking this role.
 
This a full-time post at 37.5  hours per week with occasional out-of-hours and or/weekend work.
 
The salary for this post is £24,688.00 per annum.
 
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.
 
So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits? Apply now via our website. 
 
Closing Date:  30th November 2020 (We reserve the right to close vacancies before the specified closing date, should a large number of applications be received)
 
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.

An exciting addition to our team.  Empowering people to take control of their health and wellbeing.  Working with the local GP networks and taking a holistic approach you will support people to connect back into their community through practical and emotional support.

You will be an innovator, who is self motivated, and who has knowledge and experience in the social care or health fields.

There are three posts available - 1 full time (35hrs per week) and 2 part time (21 hours per week).  The part time posts have an option to increase hours should the demand require it.  The full time post is initially for 12 months and the part time posts intially 6 months. If successful there is potential for the posts continuation beyond initial term.

The Atlantic Institute was established in 2016 with the support of The Atlantic Philanthropies, and in collaboration with the Rhodes Trust, Oxford (UK). 

At the Atlantic Institute, we are committed to building a lifelong community of courageous changemakers who together will accelerate the eradication of inequity and injustice resulting in fairer, healthier and more inclusive societies. Our Fellows and Staff are accomplished leaders working in diverse settings and contexts, who together think, learn, incubate and implement strategies for greater impact. The diversity of our fellows is unprecedented and we are committed to the radical inclusion of these leaders as agents of change in communities most impacted by social, economic, racial and health inequities.  We provide them with the networks, architecture and resources to connect, learn and act to address the underlying systemic causes of inequity.

The Atlantic Institute is seeking a Development Lead, who will drive the implementation of fundraising strategy for the Institute and the community of Senior Fellows it supports. This will include aligning with Rhodes Trust Development Strategy, building appropriate and compelling branding collateral and the cultivation of donor relationships and gifts. The Development Lead will proactively identify a diverse range of potential stakeholders, including connectors/advisers, prospects, donors, volunteers, outreach facilitators, partner organizations, trusts, foundations and corporates, with a dedicated focus on leadership development.

In particular, the Development Lead will have lead responsibility for the development and management of a portfolio of major gift donors, cultivating relationships and soliciting gifts from ethically aligned organisations.

They will ensure that Senior Fellows get access to exceptional funding opportunities for their extraordinary collaborative projects by:

• Working closely with the Directorial Team, and Rhodes Trust Global Engagement colleagues to establish strategic fundraising goals on a rolling 0-24+ month basis. This includes responsibility for setting team and individual fundraising KPIs around activity and income generation, developing broader fundraising strategies and developing cases for support for discreet projects.
• During the prospecting and discovery phases, ensure a coordinated approach with the Rhodes Trust Global Engagement Team and, in case it applies, be able to direct prospects and donors to members of that team to continue their philanthropic journey.
• Creating opportunities to maximise income and support from national and international trusts and foundations, building strong relationships with your portfolio of prospects and donors, inspiring them to give at significant levels and where possible make multi-year gifts to support the Atlantic Institute’s work. This will include mega foundations and other applications.
• Supporting the Executive Director and Associate ED with executing fundraising meetings with high net worth individuals and the subsequent follow-up activities required to secure gifts.
• Undertaking international fundraising visits to key prospects within specific regions, e.g. North America, South Africa and Southeast Asia, encompassing one-to-one stewardship meetings, fundraising meetings and leading small gatherings of prospects or donors.
• Collaborating with Program and Institute staff, and Senior Fellows, to develop new philanthropic funding opportunities, which lie within the institutional Case for Support.
• Ensuring that fundraising operations at all levels are conducted in accordance with charity law and having particular regard to ethical gift acceptance policies and data protection laws.
• Development of prospect management systems , including target-setting and management and financial reporting
• Providing direction, leadership, guidance of a team of staff including:
  • Impact Fund Lead
  • Grant Writer
  • Grant Administrator

Core Competencies

Consistent with all roles at the Atlantic Institute, it is essential that you demonstrate a critical understanding of the diverse root causes of inequities and show a commitment (in thinking and in action) to fairer, healthier and more inclusive societies. In addition, you will have the following skills and experience:

• Significant experience (ideally 5 years’ or more) in a senior development role with an impressive track record in securing major gifts and donor stewardship for equity-focused organisations
• Effective leadership skills, with a flair for strategy development and building relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience in developing relationships across the donor lifecycle from cultivation through solicitation and stewardship
• Knowledge of current fundraising methods, best practices, and fundraising tools/technology (e.g. Salesforce).
• Demonstrated exceptional performance in building high performing teams, guiding and managing staff and working cross-functionally in a complex institution
• Strong intellectual capability with the capacity to engage with senior academics, business leaders, government officials, other leaders in a range of settings
• Discretion and attention to regulatory environment (e.g. GDPR and privacy laws)
• A bachelor's degree is required; an advanced degree is preferred.

If you would like to apply, please follow the 'Apply now' link to our job portal and send us your curriculum vitae (no longer than three pages) plus cover letter (no longer than two pages).

The closing date for applications is Monday 2 November 2020 at 12:00 (GMT). In light of the current situation regarding COVID-19, initial interviews and subsequent on-boarding will take place virtually, by Zoom.

Subject to a satisfactory probationary period of 6 months, this is a fixed term 5 year role. Please note that applicants must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom but we will support applicants to secure a work visa if required.

Befriending Development Officer

Full time - 37.5 hours per week, £24,000-£25,000 Fixed Term contract with potential for extension

Be part of  Age UK Sutton’s vital befriending services for older people, at a time when they are never more needed

Contract to 31 March 2021, with potential for extension.

Age UK Sutton is seeking to appoint a Befriending Development Officer to support the Volunteering Manager to develop Befriending across the charity.  This is a new role, made possible by a National Lottery Community Fund grant.  The objective of this fixed term project is both to support and coordinate our current befriending programmes, and to work with the Volunteering Manager to review, develop, and put in place a long term befriending plan for the charity. We are actively seeking long term funding for this role, so there is potential for this fixed term contract to be extended.

Reporting to the Volunteering Manager, you will coordinate the befriending service, supervising and supporting the volunteers, and evaluating and developing the service which provides enabling support to a wide range of clients, including beneficiaries of our commissioned Home From Hospital service and a grant funded project.

Please note that applications will be considered as they are received, so please apply early