Community Coordinator Jobs in Islington, Greater London
The purpose of your role
A core priority of the People Team is attracting and retaining mission-aligned, talented and diverse individuals to join our Head Office at Police Now. Your role will be key in supporting the People Team and the wider organisation to ensure our people are engaged, motivated and enabled to thrive within their roles. We believe that in doing this we will have the greatest possible chance of achieving our mission of transforming communities, reducing crime and anti-social behaviour, and increasing the public’s confidence in the police service.
There will 3 key parts to your role as a HR & Recruitment Coordinator:
- Supporting the recruitment cycle – Who we bring into Police Now's Head Office (PNHQ) is one of the most important decisions we make in terms of driving forward our mission. You will be closely involved with the complete candidate journey, ensuring candidates feel supported throughout the process. This will include supporting with sourcing applicants, liaising with hiring managers, assessing candidates, and greeting candidates during the interview process.
- Onboarding of new starters – Once recruited it's important that our new starters have the best possible start to their time at Police Now. You will be supporting new starters with their onboarding process, including issuing paperwork & conducting the relevant compliance checks.
- Administrative and project support – Our close-knit team works on a range of exciting projects to ensure the wellbeing of our staff at HQ. You will be providing administrative support to deliver a great service, and collaborate on a wide range of projects including Learning & Development, and our Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Strategy.
Key responsibilities
- Manage email queries and staff/candidate communications through the HR and Careers inbox.
- Assist with reviewing job descriptions and posting job adverts on the relevant advertising platforms.
- Update our Application Tracking System (ATS) to accurately reflect each candidate’s journey and provide feedback to candidates, as necessary.
- Support with organising interview timelines, including liaising with candidates and internal staff, scheduling and preparing interview rooms, greeting candidates and conducting Right to Work checks.
- Prepare onboarding documentation for successful candidates including creating and sending onboarding documents and conducting DBS and reference checks.
- Take responsibility for processing invoices and expenses as required by the team.
- Assist with conducting Telephone Interviews with candidates (training and support will be provided).
- Support with wider People Team administration, for example preparing all staff emails, monitoring yearly calendars and communicating key events to our staff.
- Supporting the HR & Recruitment Assistant Manager to prepare monthly management data for the strategic resources committee.
- Assist with office management/health & safety as required.
- Work closely with the wider team to support with projects across various streams of work including PNHQ Attraction Strategy, Learning and Development and Police Now’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy.
Key requirements
We are more interested in the skills you have, and the values you share than experience you have; however we are keen you are passionate about people, and we are looking to see applications from those who have an interest in HR and/or recruitment.
- Motivation and passion for the Police Now mission and values and working within the policing sector.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships across an agile workplace.
- The ability to organise, plan and manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and priorities, with outstanding attention to detail.
- Proven problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently as well as in a group setting.
- Excellent communication skills, including verbal and written.
- A genuine passion and demonstrable commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
- The ability to quickly learn and understand new systems and processes.
- An understanding of and the ability to handle data with confidentiality.
- A desire for continuous self-improvement.
- Proficient IT skills, specifically including Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel.
- Previous HR/Recruitment experience would be advantageous; however, we are keen to see applications from those who have an interest in HR and/or Recruitment.
What you'll get from us
- A bright, airy and modern office in Zone 1.
- Competitive salary of £29,000-31,000 per annum, dependent on experience (inclusive of London weighting)
- Flexible working
- 27 days holiday each year, plus bank holidays
- A range of hospitality discounts
- Sanctus coaching (private mental health coaching for the workplace)
- Access to the Vitality programme which includes healthcare benefits, an Employee Assistance Programme and discounts
- Training opportunities for personal development.
- Participation in a pension scheme (with 6% employer contributions and 2% employee contributions)
Additional Information
The closing date for this role is 9am on Tuesday 30th April.
This role will require attending our office in London approximately 2 days per week.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Support Coordinator
We’re looking for an innovative, passionate and professional individual with excellent communication and organisational skills to join our Stroke Recovery Service team providing Key Worker support across Somerset. This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to support them following a stroke.
Position: S11152 Stroke Association Support Coordinator (x2 posts)
Location: Home-based Somerset however, frequent travel will be required as part of this role (to include team meetings or other work-related meetings)
Hours: Full-time 35 hour per week (flexible working available)
Salary: Circa £26,700 per annum
Contract: This is a fixed-term contract until 31 March 2025. Our services are contracted, we currently have funding for this contract until 31 March 2025
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: 21 April 2024. We reserve the right to close these vacancies early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Interviews will 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.
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 stroke survivors to make informed lifestyle changes which will help them to prevent further strokes.
· Work collaboratively with NHS colleagues and other areas of the community to make a difference in the lives of people affected by stroke.
About You
The post holder will have experience/background in:
· A caring profession ideally with experience of supporting people with disabilities.
· Setting up and running virtual groups.
This role requires extensive travel across a large geographical locality to visit people at home and in community settings. Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they can meet this requirement of the role.
To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further
information on the role.
Please submit your CV, (including details of your current address), and a supporting statement 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.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Are you passionate about supporting older people to have better access to online services? Do you have the skills to inform and coach older people to learn and improve their digital skills and knowledge?
Age UK Sutton is looking for someone to join the Let’s Connect programme team as a Digital Inclusion Project Coordinator supporting older people to develop digital skills and improve their access to digital services.
You will champion the service and be responsible for working with people from initial referral completing assessments to understand a person’s situation, creating a goals-based plan to support clients to access digital skills training through group and 121 offers. You will work with older people to enable them to become more confident in using digital equipment such as tablets and smartphones through arranging and delivering digital skills training sessions in both group and 121 settings.
This will be a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills, no two days will be the same and you will be making a valuable difference to older people living in Sutton.
Full details and the person specification can be found in the job pack, downloadable below.
This is a fixed-term contract until November 2025. with a possibility of extension, subject to funding. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role and you will need to be able to access all parts of the borough easily (access to a car with a full, clean driving licence and business-use insurance preferable).
We recognise that everyone is unique and may have particular needs during the recruitment process. Therefore if there is anything you would like to discuss in relation to that process, please contact us.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community and especially from under-represented groups.
We strive to make our recruitment process fully accessible to all applicants, including those with a disability, long term condition or anyone who may otherwise require additional support or reasonable adjustments.
An applicant’s disclosure of their disability will not disqualify nor adversely affect the candidate’s chances of being short listed or offered the post.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Home-Start Lambeth offers a unique service, recruiting, training, and supervising volunteers to support families with pre-school children on a regular basis. Our staff and volunteers provide friendship and practical help to families experiencing stress or difficulties, including poverty, post-natal depression, domestic abuse, mental ill-health, isolation, and other challenges leading to crisis.
We are advertising for a Family Coordinator to join our small, amazing charity. Working alongside our team of Family Coordinators, you will oversee the work of our home-visiting volunteers, ensuring that the support they provide to families is targeted, high quality and empowers them to reach their goals.
You will also lead the delivery of our domestic abuse work. This includes the development and delivery of the Freedom Programme; a 7-week course to help survivors of domestic abuse understand and recover from their experiences.
We are looking for a well-organised person, familiar with office systems, who can demonstrate empathy and good communication and interpersonal skills. Parenting experience, experience of working with disadvantaged families and survivors of domestic abuse would be advantageous.
This role involves significant amounts of travel around Lambeth visiting families and attending meetings. Reasonable travel expenses, other than from home to base, will be reimbursed. Please note that currently the Freedom Programme is delivered remotely via Zoom on Tuesday evenings from 7-9pm via Zoom.
For more information, please see the job description attached.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
It’s important that our team represent the diversity of the borough. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian or Minoritised Ethnic people/PoC, disabled people and marginalised groups.
To apply, please provide a CV and cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements of the person specification. Please send this alongside a completed diversity monitoring form to the email address provided on our website.
Project Coordinator
11 Month Contract
Job Ref: V500
Hours: 14 hours
Salary: 25,000
Start date: ASAP
Location: Homebased (travel within the Lewisham area)
Closing date: 25th April 2024
Interview date and Location: W/c 29th April, Microsoft Teams
Volunteering Matters
Everyone in the UK should have the opportunity to thrive. So we bring people together to overcome some of society’s most complex issues through the power of volunteering.
We partner with communities to overcome adversity, tackling social isolation and loneliness, improving health, developing skills and opportunities and making sure young people can lead change. And because we’re a national charity, we do this at scale, sharing our expertise and building partnerships to make an even bigger impact.
We turn local knowledge and energy into action and progress, building stronger communities and a better future for all.
Role Purpose
Grandmentors is an innovative volunteering project where more mature volunteers use their lifetime of skills and experience to support and mentor under supported young people (predominantly aged 17-25) with experience of the care system. These young people often need a guiding hand and role model to support them to find work, continue their education or begin training – giving them the skills and self-belief to lead successful and independent lives. Volunteers meet with a young person regularly to boost their confidence and work towards goals, which are unique to each young person.
The postholder will be leading on the Grandmentors project within the London Borough of Lewisham, working closely with Lewisham Council and our other Grandmentors projects nationally. The Project Coordinator role is part of a job share, meaning you will be working closely with another Project Coordinator who has already been working on the project for a year. The post holder will attend Council team meetings to integrate Grandmentors into other Council services as well as other local community and council-led events. They will recruit volunteers locally from the community, and within surrounding areas where referred young people live. Young people are referred directly to Volunteering Matters through the Leaving Care team at Lewisham Council. The post holder with work with the young people to match them with a volunteer mentor and support the ongoing relationship. This can include some evening and weekend work, which is within our flexible working culture and policy.
The postholder will be expected to maintain relationships whilst developing new ones, and will be working to achieve match and referral targets. A flexible and adaptable approach is important, working with volunteers and young people to achieve positive outcomes. The postholder will ensure the volunteers are trained and supported to help the young people achieve their goals, and also to support young people who may have varied complex challenges relating to for example, physical and mental health, new parenthood, English as an additional language and barriers faced through cultural heritage.
Key Duties
· To ensure volunteers are recruited, engaged, and retained by taking them through the appropriate on-boarding process i.e., interview, application, training, DBS checks, regular supervision etc.
· To work with staff teams at Lewisham Council to promote Grandmentors and to maintain referrals of young people who may benefit from the service.
· To support young people to match with a volunteer mentor, and ensure the young person leads this process.
· To effectively deliver the service to ensure the project meets its agreed match targets and milestones.
· To attend events and be able to promote the Grandmentors volunteering opportunity within the community.
· Maintain effective relationships with stakeholders and local authority staff.
· To maintain accurate records on all aspects of the project and submit data onto the CRM database.
· To manage and maintain effective monitoring and evaluation records to capture impact and outcomes for reporting purposes.
· To implement and maintain appropriate risk assessment management processes.
· To promote and adhere to Volunteering Matters Equality and Diversity Policy and all other Volunteering Matters policies which relate to the work of Grandmentors.
· To comply with Health and Safety and Safeguarding regulations
Skills:
· To ensure volunteers are recruited, engaged, and retained by taking them through the appropriate on-boarding process i.e., interview, application, training, DBS checks, regular supervision etc.
· To work with staff teams at Lewisham Council to promote Grandmentors and to maintain referrals of young people who may benefit from the service.
· To support young people to match with a volunteer mentor, and ensure the young person leads this process.
· To effectively deliver the service to ensure the project meets its agreed match targets and milestones.
· To attend events and be able to promote the Grandmentors volunteering opportunity within the community.
· Maintain effective relationships with stakeholders and local authority staff.
· To maintain accurate records on all aspects of the project and submit data onto the CRM database.
· To manage and maintain effective monitoring and evaluation records to capture impact and outcomes for reporting purposes.
· To implement and maintain appropriate risk assessment management processes.
· To promote and adhere to Volunteering Matters Equality and Diversity Policy and all other Volunteering Matters policies which relate to the work of Grandmentors.
· To comply with Health and Safety and Safeguarding regulations
Experience
· Has supported young adults and/or understands the potentially complex issues they may face
· Has recruited, trained, and managed volunteers
· May have additional language skills such as Arabic, Polish and Tamil
Qualifications:
Relevant experience and values alignment is more important for this role than specific qualifications.
Location
The post will be home based but living in or near Lewisham and able to travel regularly through Lewisham. There is an opportunity to hot desk within a council owned building. Where home working, the postholder will require good internet access to enable remote working, and a suitable home office space. I.T. equipment and infrastructure will be supplied.
Our Values & Way of Working:
In all that we do, we embrace a philosophy of ‘Freedom within a Framework’ and are guided by our values: Empowering, Inclusive, Compassionate, Positive & Straightforward.
This job description is intended to include the broad range of responsibilities and requirements of the post. It is neither exhaustive nor exclusive but while some variations will be expected, these will be at an appropriate level for the role.
Diversity & Inclusion
Volunteering Matters welcomes all applicants and are keen to ensure our team reflects the diversity of the UK and the communities we serve. We encourage applications from disabled, LGBT and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, along with candidates with any protected characteristics and from disadvantaged groups.
Disability Confident & Reasonable Adjustments:
We guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role. Please provide evidence in your application, which demonstrates that you meet the level of competence required in the “Experience/Skills” section of this advert.
To be considered for a guaranteed interview or to discuss any reasonable adjustments during the process, please state this in your application or contact our HR team for more information.
We have also committed to the following pledges which positively encompass our recruitment and selection processes and methodology: The Promise, Show The Salary, Salary History.
GDPR Statement
If you apply for a role with us, we will retain your contact details including your name, address, email address and phone number to help us manage your application for up to 6 months. We will not use your personal data for any other purpose or share it with any third party. You can contact us at any point to update your personal information or ask us to delete it from our records.
Humanists International is the global representative body at the heart of the humanist movement.
Our Members and Associates include humanist, rationalist, secular, ethical culture, atheist and freethought organizations from all over the world. Our community also includes many individual supporters who share our vision and values.
We campaign on humanist issues. We defend humanists at risk of persecution and violence. We lobby for humanist values at international institutions, including the United Nations. And we work to build the humanist movement around the world.
Purpose of the role
One of the core elements of this work is the production of the Freedom of Thought Report. The Report examines every country in the world for its record on upholding the rights and equality for non-religious people. We consider issues of legal discrimination and outright persecution and violence. The Report is essential to our awareness-raising efforts of the persecution faced by the non-religious.
Humanists International is embarking on a 2-year programme of work in order to realize some long-term improvements to the Freedom of Thought Report. We are looking for an enthusiastic research coordinator to join our team and participate in all stages of the publication process.
As a research coordinator you will support the Casework & Campaigns Manager to administer, plan and produce the Freedom of Thought Report, providing evidenced-based research to shape and influence human rights policy as it pertains to the non-religious.
This is a predominantly home-based role, but does require the attendance of in-person events such as the General Assembly and Team Building, as required.
We are open to flexible work arrangements and committed to diversity and inclusion.
Key duties
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Collaborating with the Casework & Campaigns Manager to research, plan, and deliver the Report’s production on an annual basis;
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Provide administrative support to the Casework & Campaigns Manager;
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Liaising with team members (e.g. Members, Associates, designers, and volunteers) ensuring deadlines are met;
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Recruiting, training and coordinating a pool of volunteer researchers;
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Developing and implementing training sessions for members, associates, and volunteers;
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Liaising with Humanists International members to enable and support them to submit country entry updates;
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Write and edit entries - ensure they are accurate and objective, and conform to house style;
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Proofread and check content for accuracy;
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Monitor project outcomes and perform continuous evaluation;
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Identify and systematize best practices and lessons learned directly linked to project activities;
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Contribute to the development and dissemination of digital content;
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Treat with confidentiality any information about Humanists International Members, users, intellectual property, staff and research that could be deemed as personal, private or sensitive.
Essential skills
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Research & analytical skills: Demonstrable experience with synthesizing and presenting complex information in a succinct way, with a strong attention to detail and accuracy.
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Experience researching and writing briefings and reports, preferably related to human rights;
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Collaborative working skills: Experience with working in high performing, distributed, multicultural and international teams and working with colleagues and external partners to deliver high-impact programmes;
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Strong writing and proofreading skills;
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Well-organized, efficient and able to work independently
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Excellent command of English.
Desirable
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Working proficiency in foreign languages;
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Experience of recruiting and managing a pool of volunteers;
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Project management experience;
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Experience of training others;
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Experience of monitoring and reporting on indicators of success;
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Understanding of humanism and a commitment to the organization’s mission.
Benefits
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30-days annual leave (this is in addition to public holidays)
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4% contributory pension scheme
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Remote working
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Employee Assistance Programme
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Migrateful runs cookery classes led by refugees, asylum seekers and migrants struggling to integrate and access employment. Our cookery classes provide ideal conditions not just for learning English and building confidence, but also for promoting contact and cultural exchange with the wider community.
Since its establishment in 2017, Migrateful has made a profound impact on the lives of 92 cookery class teachers. Together, they have conducted over 3500 classes, sharing the rich tapestry of their cultures and cuisines with over 40,000 participants.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Migrateful Cookery School and our pop-up venues are pivotal to our operations, providing essential spaces for our Cookery Class Teachers to deliver their classes and for our guests to enjoy the experience. We are seeking a proactive, individual with previous experience in a similar role to take ownership of the upkeep and day to day running of the Migrateful Cookery School, and to ensure our pop-up venues are fully kitted out to support the smooth running of or our classes.
Crucial to this role is ensuring that Health and Safety standards are exceeded in every aspect of the Cookery School and being responsible for educating users on industry standards. You will maintain an appealing environment where guests feel welcome and comfortable and continuously aim to improve systems and processes so that Cookery Class teacher, Migrateful Staff, Faciiitators and Volunteers can seamlessly navigate the space.
If you're passionate about making a difference and are looking to leave your signature on the space, then we want to hear from you. Join us in our mission to create unforgettable connections and cooking experiences and be part of something truly special at Migrateful.
Essential
- 4+ years previous experience in a similar role, particularly in a kitchen or food-related environment.
- Relevant and up-to-date Food Safety, Health and Safety, Allergens, Food Handling, Alcohol Licensing knowledge / qualifications or a willingness to to update these.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Flexibility to adapt to a dynamic work environment.
- Attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Solution driven individual who comes up with new ideas and sees them through to completion.
- Comfortable with performing physical tasks.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work with a diverse range of people including marginalised groups.
- Positive attitude and friendly demeanour are a must.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
General
- Refine the system for keeping track of levels of stock (beverages, cleaning supplies, dry goods etc.) and replenishing them when necessary.
- Implement a cookery school procurement / supplier policy in line with our operational and financial needs.
- Maintain awareness of all activities taking place at the Cookery School across a week (including weekends) and ensuring all equipment and ingredients required for these classes/activites are made available.
- Place timely food orders and coordinate accurate and punctual food deliveries.
- Store ordered food items in accordance with Food Safety guidelines.
- Organise and maintain storage cupboards for kitchen supplies, equipment, allergens, dry goods, beverages etc,.
- Ensure all relevant signage is up to date, uniform, and properly visible.
- Review and update documentation related to the Cookery School.
- Maintain checklists and perform daily, weekly, and monthly monitoring and inspections in compliance with Health & Safety guidelines.
- Establish a system for periodic inspection and upkeep of cookery kits, considering the ongoing class and demo schedule..
- Monitor feedback and implement the necessary operational improvements at the school.
- Act as the point of contact for matters related to the Cookery School. (Occasionally these queries may be out of hours but can be handled telephonically.)
- Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers.
- Appropriately manage a small budget and properly track all receipts and purchases.
The above set of resposibilites is not exhaustive and, within reason, you may be asked to undertake tasks outside of what is listed to meet the Charity's goals.
Migrateful encourage applcations from candidates of all backgrounds. We make employment decisions by matching our organisational needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, neurodiversity, age, or veteran status. Candidates must be able to prove their Right to Work in the UK.
Please click Apply and submit your CV, cover letter and responses to the questions.
Please note that applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Whilst we do endeavour to email all applicants, if you have not heard from us 3 weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Deadline: Sunday, 21 April 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Support Coordinator
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the Locality Impact team in Kent.
Position: S11159 Stroke Association Support Coordinator
Location: Home-based, East Kent and West Kent, however extensive travel will be required as part of this role (may include team meetings and other work-related meetings)
Hours: Full-time 35 hour per week (flexible working options, including reduced hours or job shares are welcomed)
Salary: Circa £26,700 per annum
Contract: Our services are contract, we currently have funding for this contract until 31 March 2025
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: 21 April 2024. We reserve the right to close these vacancies early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Interview Date: 1 May 2024
Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to support them following stroke. We are looking for an innovative, passionate and professional individual with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills to join our Stroke Recovery Service based in East Kent and West Kent.
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 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.
· You will have excellent IT skills and demonstrate a flexible approach to your role.
About You
The post holder will have experience/background in:
· A caring profession ideally with experience of supporting people with disabilities.
· Setting up and running virtual groups.
This role requires extensive travel across a large geographical locality to visit people at home and in community settings. Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they can meet this requirement of the role.
To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further
information on the role.
Please submit your CV, (including details of your current address), and a supporting statement 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 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.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Location: Community Based in the London Borough of Hounslow, flexible within North-West London with some homeworking elements.
Salary: £22,789 - £24,177, Home working and London Allowance (FTE) to be Pro Rata'd for 21 hours.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
About the role
This role is part of our London Borough of Hounslow team, reporting to the Local Services Manager, working alongside an experienced team of Dementia Advisers and supported by Volunteers. Volunteer role management is a key responsibility.
You will co-ordinate, organise and facilitate the successful and safe provision of our services that are delivered in a group setting, including Singing for the Brain, Dementia Cafés and Peer Support Groups, across the Borough.
Our service delivery is both virtual and face to face, with a strong emphasis on community outreach and engagement. We particularly welcome applications from people who are representative of the communities we serve.
This is a home-based role, with frequent travel to community venues within the Borough. Expenses are paid for travel.
About you
This is a very rewarding front-line role that makes a real difference to the lives of people living with dementia. You will be working across a large and diverse community and will have the ability to communicate well with a wide variety of people and adapt to different settings.
- We are looking for someone with strong communication skills who will help us to expand our reach and hold relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- You will need to demonstrate an understanding of dementia and the impact that it has on people’s lives. You will have the confidence to work independently, facilitating groups of people in community settings and managing volunteers.
- Experience of supporting similar groups, leading and co-ordinating person-centred engagement and activities, is highly desirable. The ability to travel independently within the Borough is essential.
About Alzheimer's Society
At Alzheimer's Society, we believe passionately that life doesn't end when dementia begins. We are here for anyone affected by dementia, and we do everything we can to keep people with dementia connected to their lives and the people who matter most.
Everything we do is shaped by people affected by dementia. Their knowledge and experience are critical to bringing about real-world solutions. From choosing the most promising research through to telling their stories to raise awareness; they are the heart of this organisation.
Our Values
We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.
Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.
Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.
Equal Opportunities
We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.
We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.
Public Affairs Senior Coordinator
Location: South West London (Central Office is based in Mortlake – 12 mins from Clapham Junction and 23 mins from Waterloo)
Contract: Permanent/Full time
Salary: £32,000 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week. Happy to talk about flexible working such as part-time working or flexible working hours. Some out-of-hours work will be required
ABOUT US
Somebody goes missing in the UK every 90 seconds. Missing People exists to ease the heartache experienced by those missing someone, and to help people who are away from home find their way back to safety. Our vision is for every missing child, adult and family left behind to find help, hope and a safe way to reconnect. We are a non-judgemental, highly skilled team of staff and volunteers working for everyone who needs us. We provide free, confidential support, help and advice by phone, email, text and live chat.
We coordinate a UK-wide network of people, businesses and media to join the search for the estimated 170,000 people who go missing each year. Missing People is an independent charity that relies on donations.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Missing People’s Policy and Research Team is a small team with a big impact, both within the charity and externally. We aim to create local, regional and national change in the response to missing people. We work in an evidence-based way, centring the experiences of those who have been or are affected by missing. As the Senior Public Affairs Coordinator you will be innovative in finding ways to engage and motivate a wide range of policymakers and politicians to better understand the issues affecting missing people and to make positive change for everyone we support. You will become an expert in the issue of missing, including the risks that cause people to go and the harm they experience while away. You represent issues facing some of the most marginalised and vulnerable communities
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ABOUT YOU
• You will have previous experience of working in public affairs or a related role;
• building and maintaining relationships with politicians or other policy-makers, including quickly building rapport and establishing trust;
• engaging people in complex issues and motivating them to take action;
• You will have an understanding of political systems across the UK and how to influence policy within those systems;
• knowledge of missing or linked issues, for example, mental health, children living in care, exploitation, homelessness, or children and adult social care;
• Proven ability to communicate complex information in a clear and/or simplified manner to different audiences, including some information that might challenge existing perceptions and perspectives
WORKING FOR MISSING PEOPLE
Would you like to work for a welcoming, caring organisation which really makes a difference to vulnerable people throughout the UK?
Missing People is a friendly and supportive place to work. Working for Missing People means living our values. It’s a place where people are encouraged to ‘let fly’ so you can ‘make things happen’. We know you’re more than just a job title, and ‘be human’ is an important value here. You will find plenty of scope for personal development including: getting involved in cross-charity projects; leadership development or volunteer supervision; training; e-learning; and hearing about the latest topics from some of our amazing partners. We offer a range of enhanced family-friendly benefits
Benefits
Missing People is 14th on the Sunday Times “100 Best Not-for-profit Organisations to Work for” List 2019 and offers the below benefits: • 28 days annual leave per annum/pro rata plus statutory holidays on appointment. Additional annual leave days awarded on length of service* • Company pension contribution • Life insurance (3 x salary)* • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including 24/7 support helpline • Interest-free Season Ticket Loans* • Additional maternity pay and leave* •Additional paternity pay* • Additional sick pay* *available after probation period passed
You may have experience as a relations Manager, Public Relations Coordinator, External Affairs Coordinator, Policy Advocacy Coordinator, Community Engagement Specialist, Stakeholder Relations Manager, Public Affairs Officer, Government Affairs Coordinator, or Corporate Affairs.
REF-213238
We are a mission-driven, innovative social mobility charity that believes a young person’s start in life shouldn’t limit their future, and we are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our team in the role of School Membership Coordinator.
Key Duties and responsibilities:
● Build and maintain relationships with a portfolio of member schools.
● Ensure our membership is active, engaged and making the most of their membership.
● Deliver impactful school workshops.
● Work with colleagues to support delivery with employer partners.
● Grow our membership with effective and impactful sales.
● Contribute to our growth strategy.
● Be part of an effective, small team.
We are looking for someone who is:
● Passionate about our mission and supporting young people and schools.
● Confident in delivering to a group of young people in a school setting.
● Able to build strong relationships and rapport with schools.
● Organised and able to manage complex workloads.
● Highly motivated to grow our membership and impact more young people.
● Experienced using CRMs, ours is Salesforce.
● Ideally you will have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
We recognise that not all candidates will have all the experience listed. If you are missing a couple please don't hesitate to apply. Above all else we are looking for people who share our mission and are motivated and driven to make a difference.
On a personal level we value motivation, curiosity, flexibility, openness to new perspectives and approaches, and a friendly and open approach to team working.
Why join Future First?
We are a mission-driven, innovative social mobility charity that believes a young person’s start in life shouldn’t limit their future. Our central team is friendly and motivated, and we have a strong network of experienced freelancers, who support across all functions. Our team comes from a variety of backgrounds including partnership development, delivery,
teaching, programmes and communications. We value all contributions and offer the possibility to expand and grow the role based on interests.
Ways of working
We work remotely, with opportunities to come together in person to work, plan and develop. In this role you will also have to travel to your member schools to deliver workshops.
The work is varied and often fast-paced, requiring rapid processing of information, and the ability to act confidently with multiple and senior stakeholders including employers, volunteers and school leaders.
As with any small, constantly evolving organisation, each individual balances multiple responsibilities, while shaping their role around their skills and interests.
Salary and Holiday
This is a permanent position. The salary is £26,000. Future First staff receive pro rata 28 days of leave (in addition to 8 UK public holidays) increasing one day per year of service up to 33.
Application process
Please submit your CV and a covering letter setting out why you feel you’re a great fit for this role and why you want to work for Future First. Please also note how you heard about the position.
At Future First we are committed to social justice and the value of role models. We value and celebrate people’s diversity and believe this strengthens our team and our work. We are keen to build a workforce that reflects the young people and schools we support. We particularly welcome applications from candidates from racialised communities, and those
who attended state school and were in receipt of free school meals and/or were the first in their family to go to university.
There will be two rounds of interview, initially via Zoom and for those short-listed, in-person in Birmingham. Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted and interviews arranged as soon as possible.
Future First is committed to safeguarding the staff, volunteers and young people we work with. Where applicable, a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check will be required for the successful candidate.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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 professional, whose values match our own, can think independently and is open to a coaching style of management, to join our Stroke Recovery Service based in Suffolk.
Position: S11157 Stroke Association Support Coordinator – Communication Support
Location: Home-based, Suffolk however, frequent travel will be required as part of this role (may include team meetings or other work-related meetings)
Hours: Full-time 35 hour per week (flexible working available)
Salary: Circa £25,500 per annum
Contract: Our services are project-funded, we currently have funding for this service until 31 March 2025.
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: 21 April 2024. We reserve the right to close these vacancies early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Interview Date: 25 April 2024
Interviews will 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 whose lives are affected by aphasia, by providing a range of innovative support solutions, supporting them to meet their desired outcomes. A key part of the role will be 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 stroke survivors and their carers to develop appropriate communication strategies and practices, Build confidence in the use of these communication strategies in order to live life with maximum independence
· Run an effective service for stroke survivors and carers, including face to face, digital and online resources, ensuring that confidential and accurate records are kept on our CRM data base
· Provide personalised information, advice and supportEnable stroke survivors to make informed lifestyle changes which will help them to prevent further strokes
· Work with other health and social care professionals across the stroke pathway to ensure high quality support
About You
Knowledge, skills and experience you will ideally have:
· Background in a caring profession, ideally supporting people with disabilities
· Excellent IT skills and an ability to maintain accurate records
· An affinity with the values of the Stroke Association
· A flexible approach and an ability to effectively manage a caseload
This role requires frequent travel across a large geographical locality to visit people at home and in community settings. Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they can meet this requirement of the role.
To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further
information on the role.
Please submit your CV and a supporting statement 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. Applications from individuals who are seeking flexible working options.
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.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Support Coordinator
This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to support them following stroke. We are looking for an innovative, passionate, and professional individual with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills to join our Stroke Recovery Service based in Hertfordshire.
Position: 11156 Stroke Support Coordinator
Location: Home-based, Hertfordshire, however frequent travel will be required as part of this role (may include team meetings or other work-related meetings)
Hours: Full-time 35 hour per week
Salary: Circa £25,500 per annum (inner London weighting £3,299 per annum or outer London weighting £1,755 per annum may be applied in accordance with where you live)
Contract: Our services are contracted, we currently have funding for this contract until 31 March 2025.
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: 21 April 2024. We reserve the right to close these vacancies early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Interview Date: 29 April 2024
Interviews will 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 Service Delivery Coach in the East of England, you will have the ability to support stroke survivors to identify their goals. Using strong assessment skills and a person-centred approach enabling them to maximise their recovery and improve communication.
Key responsibilities will include:
Supporting new stroke survivors and their carers from hospital discharge into the community.
Providing personalised information, advice and support.
Enabling stroke survivors to make informed lifestyle changes which will help them to prevent further strokes.
Working with other health and social care professionals across the stroke pathway to ensure high quality support.
About You
You will have experience in:
· Experience/ background in a caring profession, ideally supporting people with disabilities
· Excellent IT skills and an ability to maintain accurate records.
· An affinity with the values of the Stroke Association.
· A flexible approach and an ability to effectively manage a caseload.
This role requires extensive travel across a large geographical locality to visit people at home and in community settings. Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they can meet this requirement of the role.
To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further information on the role.
Please submit your CV and a supporting statement 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.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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This is an exciting new role to develop a peer support group for people recently diagnosed with dementia and their family carers and to co produce a programme of activities so that they can continue to engage in stimulating activities in the community.
This role has been developed as a response to consultation on what people in Newham living with dementia want in order to live well with the disease. The successful candidate will be working with a small team of communitiy dementia support colleagues.
Please submit a cv with a covering letter telling us why you are interested in the role, and how you meet the person specification.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
ABOUT RAHAB
Rahab Project UK is a small charity which is part of a wider global organisation that works towards seeing the lives of at risk and vulnerable women affected by prostitution and trafficking transformed. We support those who are sexually exploited with unconditional acceptance, compassion and dignity to rebuild their lives and achieve their own identity and freedom. We provide learning and development opportunities for women to engage in and offer a supportive and on-judgemental environment as they explore ways and takes steps forward in self-determining their futures.
We are a dedicated team of professionals, facilitating casework support, counselling, wellbeing and learning. As a Rahab team member you will play an essential role in developing and steering our continued growth, but more importantly you will be play a part in the transformative journeys of our beneficiaries and their recovery from exploitation and abuse.
Job title: Project Coordinator
Role type: Part-time (4 days/30 hrs per week)
Salary: £34,000 - £37,000 Pro-rata (depending on experience)
Contract type: Initial 1-year fixed term contract
Location: Rahab Sanctuary (London), some flexibility for hybrid working negotiable
Reports to: Rahab Manager
Overall Purpose: The Project Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and monitoring of Rahab's projects.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Service delivery
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Ensure that all aspects of Rahab’s project activities are planned, organized and undertaken to fulfil their objectives within their required timelines.
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Develop, organize, and maintain project documentation, plans, reports, and other project-related documents to monitor and track overall progress, outputs and achievement of milestones.
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Identify, troubleshoot, and communicate project risks, delays and issues to the Project Manager and relevant stakeholders.
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Monitor project progress with team members and task as required.
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Contribute to the development of funding applications in coordination with Rahab’s Fundraiser.
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Support Rahab team with volunteer recruitment and training.
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Undertake project tasks as required including supporting the team with outreach when necessary.
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Provide administrative support such as minuting weekly team update meetings and setting up relevant meetings with external organisations.
Data collection, record keeping, monitoring & reporting.
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Maintain accurate data and records that capture and analyse information to (i) inform planning and delivery of casework support; (ii) monitor and evaluate wider project outcomes, (iii) to contribute data for future long-term evaluation of casework approach efficacy.
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Produce accurate quarterly management reports.
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Produce timely donor reports for funders within respective deadlines.
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Facilitate a review of project progress for Rahab team at monthly update team meetings, to support project monitoring and tasking.
Service development
Priority stakeholder relationships
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Participate in and contribute to collaborative working arrangements, alongside Rahab Manager, in key stakeholder work - SI MARAC (Sex Industry Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference) - with Local Authority, Metropolitan Police and Voluntary and Community sector.
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Participation at monthly SI MARAC meetings, ensuring that the work of the group is effectively joined up with wider groups and meetings focussed on addressing risk and harm.
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Support Rahab’s Senior Caseworker where necessary to ensure SI MARAC outcomes are effectively linked up with Rahab's outreach activities, and work-with Rahab’s Project Manager to ensure team members are kept informed about SI MARAC developments.
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Work with the team to identify and engage in new professional relationships with key organisations across different sectors, and maintain our existing networks of contacts, to (i) develop and expand Rahab’s activities and reach, and (ii) foster collaboration.
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Represent Rahab in multi-agency working groups, meetings, and forums, sharing knowledge and learning, publicising services available and how to access support.
Beneficiary co-production
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Work with Manager to start developing a framework and mechanism for gathering feedback from beneficiaries to evaluate the support they are receiving.
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Work with the team to identify opportunities for our beneficiaries’ active participation in the project in ways that are safe and empowering.
Shared learning
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Participate in team development and learning in relation to best practice interventions and our casework delivery for beneficiaries.
Continued professional development
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Maintain an up-to-date working knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, guidance, and best practice.
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Within budgetary constraints, attend training and other events to help maintain proficiency and build a network of support amongst peers.
Variation clause
Rahab reserves the right, following full and reasonable consultation with the post holder, to vary, add or alter the terms and conditions of employment.
Flexibility clause
To deliver services effectively a degree of flexibility is required, and the post holder may be required to perform work not specifically outlined above and/or outside of specified working hours. Overtime will not be paid; however, TOIL will be accrued for hours worked and staff supported to take that time. This post includes occasional evening work.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
For us it is important that you are passionate and committed and that you care for individuals who want to step away from the sex industry or who require support after exploitation and abuse. It is also important that you bring a mature outlook and hold a non-judgmental perspective. The role does not expressly require frontline experience working with this group of beneficiaries, but it does require sensitivity, a sincere desire to learn, an understanding of the complex vulnerabilities that contribute to individuals arriving in these situations and a degree of knowledge of the intersections concerned.
The role description is a useful guide but please don’t discount yourself if you feel you don’t meet all criteria exactly but believe you have the potential. Above all, we value those who work diligently, possess effective and healthy boundaries, and who are committed to seeing lives changed.
We embrace diversity and are committed to inclusiveness and respect of all people, irrespective of individual circumstances, gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, beliefs, ability or age. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of faith and non-faith.
SUCCESS PROFILE FOR THE ROLE (Competencies)
Skills and Experience[E] Essential, [D] Desirable
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Experience working at coordinator level handling varied tasks and multiple priorities [E]
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Experience working with at-risk and vulnerable individuals or experience working in an organisation with this group as its focus; or a sincere interest in learning and acquiring the skills and knowledge to support this group. [E]
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Effective organisational skills, prioritising activities and using available resources to ensure tasks and projects are completed to budget and deadlines. [E]
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An excellent problem solver - self-motivated and resourceful; exercises initiative and uses personal authority appropriately. [E]
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Influencing skills and able to motivate and impact individuals and organizations and build collaborative and constructive relationships. [E]
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Cross-cultural competency, able to relate to people from a wide variety of backgrounds with acceptance and cooperation [E]
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Excellent spoken and written English language skills, able to effectively convey information to varying audiences. [E]
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Knowledge of Microsoft 365 suite including SharePoint, Word, Excel and Outlook [E]
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Experience of participating in and working collaboratively in multi-stakeholder activities, initiatives, or projects. [D]
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Experience and or knowledge of working with UK police and local authority stakeholders [D]
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Experience of working with Salesforce [D]
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Knowledge of relevant legislation [D]
Personal Qualities
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Professional demeanour and attitude, conscientious and trustworthy, high personal integrity.
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Mature outlook; level-headed, open-minded and non-judgemental.
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Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work, proactively engaging with colleagues to achieve positive results.
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Responds positively to change; adapts to find alternative ways and solutions in dynamic situations.
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Effective and healthy boundaries; able to recognise limitations and voice needs.
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Friendly and approachable; sincere and compassionate with sensitivity to the complex needs and vulnerabilities of beneficiaries.
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A reliable and supportive team member who is inclusive and respectful.
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Actively participates in achieving common goals; shares information and expertise; works together with others to solve problems; puts team success first.
Leadership
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Commitment to the mission; a true ambassador for the ‘Rahab brand’ and ‘DNA’.
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A lateral thinker; sees beyond the status quo and contributes new ideas and fresh insights.
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Proactively seeks opportunities to advance the work; challenges appropriately to envision and empower.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding of all beneficiaries, staff and volunteers and expect staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. We undertake enhanced disclosure checks (DBS) for all roles.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.