The Operation Business Manager will work with the CEO to support the smooth running of the organisation and to support the leadership team to meet its strategic and operational performance targets.

As a Charity Operations Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day operational management and functions of the charity, to ensure efficient practices are carried out in accordance with Croydon BME Forum’s policies and procedure.

The Operations Business Manager will work with the Senior management team and CEO to implement key objects and monitor performance, you will also be expected to support the development of Croydon BME Forum’s strategy plan.

The Operation Manager will help in the development of an effective organisational structure that will support the management and function of the organisation. You will monitor, write reports and make regular recommendations to the management team on organisational development and performance.

You will also manage and support staff, leading by example to ensure that targets are met and ensuring the continuity of delivery standards within the guidelines of our contracts, policies and procedures, and

You will manager and support a team of staff and be responsible for supporting the management of the Forum’s day-to-day operating systems. You will be expected to help and support with general administration, facilities management and support human resources process. The post requires someone who is, hard working well organised and efficient, is used to dealing with a diverse workload.

Main responsibilities and key tasks:

• Maintain operational performance and ensure that the Forum’s target is met against contracts.
• Work with the management team to develop and support the introduction of new models of working practice to improve performance.
• Support and Work with the staff to ensure they meet their objectives, whilst developing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders and community groups
• Ensure the Forum and its staff are delivering the highest quality service to our stakeholders within the parameters of its contracts, policies and procedures.
• Support the CEO in maintaining of high standards of delivery by the Forum with all stakeholders both internally and externally.
• Work with the management team to ensure the highest standards of compliance in relation to best practice and good understanding of the law governing human resources, health and safety and safeguarding.
• Monitor and liaise with staff to ensure implementation of projects are on track and to ensure expected outcome are met, and report to CEO.
• Provide well written report on performance against objective /Projects for board meetings.
• Provide supervision and management support to staff, motivating and inspiring them to achieve theirs and the Forum’s objectives through clear communication and regular review.
• Provide 1:1 meeting, appraisal and training to support their work and 1 meetings, appraisal and staff development to enable them to deliver their project.
• Support the coordination of recruitment processes for staff and volunteer posts including the induction processes for new staff and volunteers.
• Work as part of a management team to maintain a positive and consistent management culture within the organisation including working collaboratively to overcome operational challenges and improving internal systems.
• Work closely with the management team to ensure the staff work as a team and support each other to meet agreed outcomes.
• Provide effective line management to staff setting clear and achievable objectives and supporting their personal and professional development.
• Build strong, empathic working relationships and communicate effectively with stakeholders internal and external to the Forum.
• Develop effective communications systems with management and staff to ensure the organisation is aware of the work plan and agreed object to be met by the Operations Manager.
• Assist the CEO and management team in developing a fund rising strategy and implementing and completing fundraising application.

Pleaae note; early applications are encouraged as they will be reviewed on a rolling basis 

Your Space Community Wellbeing Development Worker
Salary: NJC Scale Points 12-17, starting at £22,183 per annum
Location: Leeds
Hours: 37 hours per week and flexible working to include early evenings (groups) and occasional weekends
Contract: Fixed Term until March 2023 with the possibility of being extended

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a service delivered by Touchstone, Women’s Health Matters and Holbeck Together delivering community wellbeing groups and events with residents across LS8, 9, 10 and 11. Your employer will be Holbeck Together. Your Space provides a community wellbeing development service in South and East Leeds. The service is funded by Public Health at Leeds City Council.

We are looking for a proactive, outgoing individual who is confident in face-to-face conversations and outreach in the community. We are looking for someone who understands co-production and asset-based community development approaches to improve individual and community protective factors associated with mental health and wellbeing. You will design and deliver activities around the interests of the community (such as: social events, crafts, dance, walks, cooking) to targeted communities and the 5 ways to wellbeing. You will encourage groups to become self run and be independent. You will have experience of community work and wellbeing approaches, and delivering group activity, in the form of training/workshop sessions and be able to work with vulnerable or marginalised communities and volunteers successfully. The post requires a mix of standard hours and out of hours including some weekends.

Closing Date: Friday 3rd December 2021, at 9:00am
Interview Date: Tuesday 14th December 2021

Touchstone is an equal opportunities organisation, a Trans Positive employer and applications are welcome from all sections of the community, particularly, BME and LGBT communities and/or people with disabilities who are under-represented within Touchstone. Further information can be obtained from our equal opportunities policy. Please note that we do not hold a sponsor licence and we do not intend to offer sponsorship for this particular role. You should therefore ensure that you have/will have the right to work in the UK to be able to undertake this role, if appointed, you will be required to provide relevant right to work documents at the point of an offer being made to you.

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

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

No agencies please.

We're looking for an enthusiastic self-starter to train as our part-time Mental Health Project Caseworker.

Your role will be to deliver advice to people with mental health issues, on areas such as finance, employment and housing, with the aim of removing the barriers to mental health recovery and reducing the risk factors for future poor mental health. 

Part of the role will require delivering advice in person to inpatients at Melbury Lodge in Winchester, with the remainder being a mix of home and office working.

The ideal candidate will have experience of working with people with mental health issues and will have the ability to deliver high-quality advice and casework. Although some experience of advice delivery would be advantageous, it is not an essential requirement as all training will be provided.

This role is part-time (22.5 hours per week). 

There are two roles available and they are a fantastic opportunity for either an individual with experience of advice work within Citizens Advice or for someone looking to be trained in the areas of Citizens Advice enquiry areas. The Mental Health Caseworker will join our established team working with Surrey Heartlands Clinical Commissioning Group supporting those receiving care under secondary mental health services. This project works across Runnymede, Spelthorne, Elmbridge and Woking. In addition we have recently received funding to work with GP Integrated Mental Health Services in Spelthorne on an exciting new project to deliver support to people receiving primary mental health care. These roles will be pivotal in partnering with the health services in supporting clients engaging with mental health services.  

Citizens Advice Runnymede and Spelthorne provides advice to over 4000 people a year, helping them with over 11,000 different problems including housing, debt, benefits and employment. We are an expanding local charity with 17 staff members working alongside 40 volunteers to provide advice across Runnymede and Spelthorne. We are a local charity at the heart of our community entirely funded by grants and donations, and we are a member of national Citizens Advice.

Responsibilities:

• Foster relationships with local health services
• Provide information and advice to clients who have been referred to our organisation by the local health services
• Advise on a wide range of issues such as benefits, debt, housing, employment, family and immigration
• Provide support to clients under both primary and secondary mental health care
• Ensure that tasks completed meet the required Citizens Advice quality criteria
• Find information about the clients’ problems and help them to understand their options
• Support clients to take action to resolve their problems.  This will include drafting or writing letters, making phone calls, and undertaking casework
• Write a comprehensive and accurate record of the clients’ problems and what action you’ve taken
• Look out for problems that are common, or are unfair, and write a short report about the problem or a letter to an elected official like an MP or local councillor

Essential criteria:

• Generalist advice experience with Citizens Advice (or similar) is required for the Mental Health Caseworker however, this is not a requirement for the trainee role
• Proven ability to interview clients using sensitive listening and questioning skills
• Ability to research, analyse and interpret complex information
• Ability to understand statistics and check accuracy of calculations
• Ability to use a variety of IT/digital systems and packages
• Commitment to delivering high quality service
• Open to continual learning and training as required by the role
• Understanding of the issues affecting society and their implications for clients

Benefits:

• Opportunity to gain insight and build relationships with local government departments as well as health colleagues and other charities
• Fantastic training
• Friendly and supportive team
• Part time or Full time hours are available
• Mental Health Caseworker £25-27k  FT depending on amount of advice experience
• Trainee Mental Health Caseworker £21-23k FT depending on experience
• 5% Company Pension Contributions

The Citizens Advice service values diversity promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people.

Self Directed Support Service Worker (Bank)
Location: Leeds
Salary: NJC Scale Points 7-11 starting at £20,092 per annum
Hours: Bank staff hours will be agreed with your line manager

We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated staff to join our expanding team. Delivering 1-1 tailored mental health support, to service users who are receiving a personal budget or direct payment. Using a strength-based approach to facilitate engagement both at home or within the community to maximise recovery and independence.

You will need to have experience of working with people who have a mental health need on a one-to-one basis and/or within the community. You will have experience of successfully liaising with other agencies, working with support / risk plans. Encouraging the individuals’ strengths, skills, and aspirations to achieve their outlined goals.

Touchstone is committed to developing people and support workers will receive a thorough induction, regular supervision and access to learning and development opportunities.

Closing Date: Sunday 9th January 2022
Interviews will be held on: Monday 24th January 2022

Touchstone is a leading voluntary sector agency providing high quality services to improve the health and wellbeing of local people.

Touchstone is an equal opportunities organisation, a Trans Positive employer and applications are welcome from all sections of the community, particularly, BME and LGBT communities and/or people with disabilities who are under-represented within Touchstone. Further information can be obtained from our equal opportunities policy. Please note that we do not hold a sponsor licence and we do not intend to offer sponsorship for this particular role. You should therefore ensure that you have/will have the right to work in the UK to be able to undertake this role, if appointed, you will be required to provide relevant right to work documents at the point of an offer being made to you.

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

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

No agencies please.

Since 2004 New Routes has been working with, and supporting, refugees, asylum seekers and isolated migrants in Norwich to support their wellbeing and ambitions and by providing skill-building and social programmes in a safe and welcoming environment. We promote cross-cultural integration and community awareness, working with individuals and families from over 60 countries of origin. We work closely with an extensive network of partner organisations, both third-sector and statutory. New Routes is one-third of the Norwich Integration Partnership (NIP), alongside English+ and the Bridge Plus+.

We are now seeking to recruit a Health and Wellbeing Coordinator to support us in our vital work.

Principal purpose of the post:

New Routes Integration's engagement with participant health needs and requests for help from NHS bodies and Norfolk Public Health to engage asylum seeker, refugee and BAME groups in Norwich has considerably increased over the course of the last eighteen months. New initiatives have included vaccine engagement, additional food provision, isolation-busting through IT device and internet provision and the cascading of public health messaging. Our established channels of communication and relationships of trust with some of Norwich’s most disadvantaged families and individuals have proved invaluable in sharing public health messages, engaging those most vulnerable to COVID-19 to address vaccine hesitancy and concerns, and sharing information about health and wellbeing opportunities.

This new Health and Wellbeing Coordinator post would bring together diverse areas of New Routes Integration's relationships with our participants to really focus on improving health and well-being outcomes for marginalised migrants in the city.

This role will work closely with, and support the work of, the New Routes Adult Support Coordinator.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Oversee New Routes Integration's future COVID-19 responses and risk assess activities
• Develop and deliver a targeted health and wellbeing stream of the mentoring/befriending programme, including developing training for mentors/befrienders on migrant health/mental health and barriers to accessing healthcare, so that befrienders and mentors are well informed when helping participants to liaise with GP surgeries and frontline healthcare services
• Lead on participant support regarding health-related enquiries
• Lead on New Routes’ liaison with public health, CCG and NHS teams looking to engage with, support, and design services for Norwich’s migrant population
• Engage with local GP practices to promote Doctors of the World Safe Surgeries Initiative
• Use New Routes Integration's extensive network and established reputation and channels of communication to cascade important COVID-19 and public health information to migrant communities in Norwich
• Facilitate health consultation and research by public health, the CCG, NHS, NSFT and Healthwatch and convene a participant panel to enable this
• Drive and enable participation in existing preventative wellbeing and health activities (including football, the New Routes Integration allotment, women’s dance fit and the Welcome Wheels programme of free bikes), needs assess and further develop offering
• Work closely with Norwich Integration Partnership (NIP) partners and other refugee-support organisations in the city to further develop participants’ health and wellbeing
• Signpost New Routes participants to relevant external organisations for support with health needs/concerns, including mental health support
• Liaison with Community Asylum Seeker Specialist Nurse (OneNorwich Practices – collocated within the People from Abroad Team) to ensure best health outcomes for asylum seekers in Norwich
• Attend relevant local network meetings, including Norwich Asylum Seeker and Refugee Forum, and Integration Norwich Network to liaise and work with partner third-sector and statutory organisations to ensure best practice and best health outcomes for New Routes participants.

Other Duties

• To represent New Routes Integration at local and regional meetings as appropriate
• To provide monthly reports to the CEO.

Compliance and financial management

• To carry out all duties in compliance with appropriate procedures, including in the maintenance of records and information.

General requirements

• To ensure adherence to policies and procedures with particular reference to race equality, diversity and Health & Safety policies
• To work in a flexible manner and to be willing to be undertake other duties as reasonably requested.

Special conditions of the post

• To be able to work flexibly – including evenings and weekends as required.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

If you are interested in this role, please complete an application form and covering letter through Charity Job.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced professional with the skills, energy, and passion to engage with young people and youth organisations in local communities, supporting our strategic priority to ensure the voices of young people are heard and fully represented throughout our organisation and to develop new ways of engaging young people in the work of Neighbourhood Watch.

This is an exciting time to be joining Neighbourhood Watch, with plans to grow and develop our work with young people and underrepresented communities over the coming years. We are committed to ensuring young people are heard and represented within Neighbourhood Watch and their wider community. We want to better understand and listen to how we can support and work alongside them to create a more holistic, engaging and reflective proposition and space for young people at the organisation.

Over the course of 12 months you will be building new relationships with youth organisations in three pilot locations. Through these connections, you will get to know the areas and young people who wish to actively engage with their communities and make changes, including around crime prevention. This is a new role that will be informed and led by the young people you are engaging with. We will expect you to take a collaborative approach to the work with young people, involving them in design and delivery wherever possible. This work will be with people aged 16-24 years old.

Neighbourhood Watch is the largest crime prevention community in the UK. Neighbourhood Watch Network (NWN) is the umbrella organisation that supports Neighbourhood Watch schemes throughout England and Wales. NWN is a registered charity (CIO) and our Board of Trustees are responsible for the governance of the organisation. The small staff support team are employed to act as the strategic voice for the movement and supports volunteers and members across England and Wales to work with their communities, the police and other agencies to build safer, connected and resilient neighbourhoods.

Touchstone (registered charity No. 1012053) is a leading voluntary sector agency providing high quality services to improve the health and wellbeing of local people

Self Directed Support Worker (*Male)
NJC Scale Points 07 – 11, starting at £20,092 pa/pro rata
15 hours per week
This role is fixed term for up to 12 months.
Location: Across any postcode area of Leeds

*It is a condition of this role that the successful candidate must be male.  Due to the occupational requirements of this role we are only recruiting Male support workers. Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement (GOR) in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 for a male worker to work with our clients.

The temporary contract will be reviewed and may be extended; this will be determined by the individual service user’s needs.

We are looking for an experienced & enthusiastic male support worker to join our expanding team. Delivering 1-1 tailored mental health support to male service users who are receiving a personal budget or direct payment.  Using a person-centred approach to facilitate engagement both at home or within the community to maximise recovery and independence. We are commissioned by Adult social Care to deliver individual packages which may require male staff due to the specific risk issues identified and requirements or preferences of the role.

You will need to have experience of working with male service users who may present a risk to others or themselves. Your case load will be predominantly male service users, but not exclusively.  You will have experience & knowledge of mental health issues, liaising with other agencies, working with support plans and risk plans. You will have knowledge and raise awareness of health issues that affect men and support their specific needs.

Touchstone is committed to developing people and support workers will receive a thorough induction, regular supervision and access to learning and development opportunities.

CLOSING DATE: Sunday 9th January 2022
Interviews will be held on: Monday 24th January 2022

Interested?

Please click 'Apply' to be redirected to our website, where you can download the application pack.
Please note, you are not applying at this stage.

Touchstone is an equal opportunities organisation, a Trans Positive employer and applications are welcome from all sections of the community, particularly, BME and LGBT communities and/or people with disabilities who are under-represented within Touchstone. Further information can be obtained from our equal opportunities policy. Please note that we do not hold a sponsor licence and we do not intend to offer sponsorship for this particular role. You should therefore ensure that you have/will have the right to work in the UK to be able to undertake this role, if appointed, you will be required to provide relevant right to work documents at the point of an offer being made to you.

No agencies please.

• £37,500 per year 

• Full time

• Permanent role

• Based in London Borough of Bromley 

Bromley, Lewisham & Greenwich Mind is a highly regarded local charity, helping people to be mentally healthy and working together with those experiencing mental health problems and dementia to improve their quality of life. With an annual turnover of £5M, over 150 staff and 200 volunteers, we are one of the largest charities in the Mind network.

As part of the Community Mental Health Transformation work in Bromley BLG Mind are working in partnership with Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust to develop services to operate as a front-door to mental health support as well as a step-down support for people ready for discharge from secondary care.

This work aims to:

• Deliver support across both Primary and Secondary Care;

• Ensure there is no ‘wrong door’ into mental health support for those who need it and make it easier to access the right support at the right time;

• Provide support that focuses on both clinical and social needs;

• Work well as a multi-disciplinary team. 

This is a new role requiring excellent leadership, management and partnership working skills. The successful candidate will be required to manage a team of voluntary sector staff and work closely with our partners at Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust and across the local mental health system. 

You should have experience of managing services, supporting individuals and of working with people with mental health problems. You will be a key person in maintaining quality within service delivery and maintaining clear communication and representation with clinical teams and team leaders. 

Successful applicants will be expected to undergo an Enhanced Level Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Staff benefits include a matched contribution pension scheme, 25 days’ holiday (pro-rata, rising with service), quality supervision and training opportunities. See our website for more reasons to work for Bromley, Lewisham & Greenwich Mind.

BLG Mind offer flexibility for hybrid working (some days at home and some in the office) where this supports staff wellbeing and fits with the needs of clients and the charity. As a people-focused organisation, we expect all staff to spend regular time at their work base as part of these arrangements.

We recognise the importance of having a diverse and inclusive work force, and would therefore particularly welcome applications from the following, currently under-represented, groups:

• People from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds

• Young people

• Disabled people

• People with diverse sexual orientations and gender identities

BLG Mind is committed to meeting the reasonable adjustments of disabled people.

BLG Mind always welcomes applications from people with lived experience of mental health problems. 

Closing date: Sunday 5th December (11.59pm)

Likely Interview date: Week beginning 13th December

Please apply via our website

Islington Mind aims to ensure that the needs and interests of mental health service users, women, black and minority ethnic communities, disabled people, lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender and people of all ages are reflected in all its activities. All staff are expected to contribute to this aim.

In this role you will support the development of Islington Mind’s work with marginalised groups and those with lived experience of mental health problems

You will support the cultivation and maintenance of productive working relationships with marginalised groups and organisations representing the interest of these groups.

Be responsible for developing effective inclusive internal and external communications and engagement methods. Ensuring the views of people with experience of mental health problems inform and guide your work and actively seek opportunities to involve people with lived experience in planning, delivery and review.

Job Title: Independent Advocate

Accountable to:   Head of Operations

Responsible to:   Advocacy Services Manager

Reporting to: Independent Advocacy Team Leader

Location: Gaddum House, professional and community settings

Salary: £21,589

Hours: 35 hours a week, Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent (subject to funding)

Job Summary

Gaddum Advocacy aims to promote social inclusion, equality and social justice through the promotion, delivery and understanding of Advocacy. We provide all statutory health and social care advocacy services to the citizens and residents of Manchester.

We also deliver a Culturally Appropriate Advocacy service to Black Asian and Minority Ethnic people accessing Mental Health services across Manchester in both inpatient and community settings.

Our Independent Advocates work in partnership with the people they support to represent their views and wishes and uphold their rights.

Job Purpose

• To provide Independent Advocacy for eligible individuals under the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Care Act and NHS regulations as necessary.
• To provide Independent Advocacy in a range of settings including mental health wards and rehabilitation facilities, hospitals, supported accommodation, care homes and private residences.

To promote social inclusion, equality and social justice through advocacy

Project Coordinator RCT x2
Fixed term until 30th June 2022  
Job ref: V362
Start date: ASAP
Hours/Days per week: 35 hours per week - (Flexible days/hours)
Salary: £24,000
Location: Homebased – travel throughout Rhondda Cynon Taf
Closing date: Wednesday 8th December 2021, 5pm
Interview date and Location:  Wednesday 15th December 2021, Video call (Teams or Zoom)

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 opportunity 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. 

RCT360

This is a new local partnership of specialist providers coming together to increase opportunities for economically inactive and unemployed people in Rhondda Cynon Taf.  Our local partners include Mental Health Matters Wales (MHMW), Artis Community Cymuned (ACC) and Sgiliau, as well as some of our own national programmes.  Each partner will offer different activities to complement mainstream back-to-work provisions in RCT. Our collective goal is to help people, from school leavers to older adults, level-up their prospects of engaging with education, employment, or training. 

Purpose of the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic Project Coordinator to join the Wales team.  The right candidate would be someone who can work flexibly and demonstrates an understanding and total commitment to our organisational values.

As Project Coordinator, you will help build our local portfolio of referral organisations, receiving and processing eligible referrals and arranging a support package of activities for people who are economically inactive or unemployed in the RCT.  As part of a fast-paced project, you will be supported by a small team, including a local Project Manager and administrator, all working together to meet the project’s aims, objectives, outcomes and targets.  

As Covid restrictions ease in Wales, travel throughout RCT will be required.

For more information, please visit the Job Description.

Other:

Location: This role is homebased however the successful candidate must be able to travel regularly throughout the local authority area and to neighbouring authorities on occasion.  The postholders will require good internet access to enable remote working, and a suitable home office space.  IT 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.

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 and attributes” section of this job description.

To be considered for a guaranteed interview or to discuss any reasonable adjustments during the process, please state this in your application which you can get by visiting our website.

We have also committed to the following pledges which positively encompass our recruitment and selection processes and methodology: The Promise (Scotland), Show the Salary, Salary History.

To Apply:

Please visit our website.

Project Coordinator (Remote) x4
Fixed term until 30th June 2022  
Job ref: V363
Start date: ASAP
Hours/Days per week: 35 hours per week - (Flexible days/hours)
Salary: £24,000
Location: Homebased
Closing date: Wednesday 8th December 2021 - 5pm
Interview date and Location: Friday 17th December 2021, Video call (Teams or Zoom)

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 opportunity 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. 

RCT360 and Newport360

This is two new local partnerships of specialist providers coming together to increase opportunities for economically inactive and unemployed people in Rhondda Cynon Taf and Newport.  In RCT, our local partners include Mental Health Matters Wales (MHMW), Artis Community Cymuned (ACC) and Sgiliau, as well as some of our own national programmes.  In Newport, we are solely working with MHMW.  Each partner will offer different activities to complement mainstream back-to-work provisions. Our collective goal is to help people, from school leavers to older adults, level-up their prospects of engaging with education, employment, or training. 

Purpose of the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic Project Coordinator to join the Wales team.  The right candidate would be someone who can work flexibly and demonstrates an understanding and total commitment to our organisational values.

As Project Coordinator, you will help build our local portfolio of referral organisations, receiving and processing eligible referrals and arranging a support package of activities for people who are economically inactive or unemployed in the RCT and Newport area.  As part of a fast-paced project, you will be supported by a small team, including a local Project Manager and administrator, all working together to meet the project’s aims, objectives, outcomes and targets.  

For more information, please refer to the job description

Other:

Location: This role is homebased and can be carried out from any location.  The postholders will require good internet access to enable remote working, and a suitable home office space.  IT 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.

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 and attributes” section of this job description.

To be considered for a guaranteed interview or to discuss any reasonable adjustments during the process, please state this in your application when you apply on our website. 

We have also committed to the following pledges which positively encompass our recruitment and selection processes and methodology: The Promise (Scotland), Show the Salary, Salary History.

To Apply:

Please apply on our website. 

Young Person Counsellors

EXCITING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT STREETWISE

Developing Accessible Services for Young People

Streetwise offers free and confidential information, advice, counselling, and support services for young people aged 11 – 25 years.

We are a busy young people’s service based in the city centre of

Newcastle upon Tyne.

We currently have vacancies for QUALIFIED Young Person Counsellors

(Initially fixed term until 31st March 2023,

extension funding dependant)

Salary: JNC Points 13-17 (Bar 15)

(£25,313 – £28,787 per annum pro rata)

We are looking for candidates who have significant experience of working with

young people providing one to one counselling in a supportive environment. The candidates must demonstrate a sound understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding and have the ability to assess young people’s needs.

Streetwise is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and services to support staff from different backgrounds.

We would encourage Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic (BAME) applicants but is not exclusive to.

Hours available: 37 hours, 35 hours, 30 hours, or 25 hours per week

 (2 mid - week evenings up to 8pm and potentially a Saturday will also be required)

*Note: Due to current COVID 19 pandemic a mixture of home working (online counselling) and face to face delivery is required.

For informal enquiries about these posts ask for: -

Vicky Smith, Service Manager (Mental Health and Wellbeing)

Streetwise, Unit 3 Blackfriars Court, Dispensary Lane,

Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4XB

Unsolicited C.V.'s will not be processed

The closing date for all applications is 9am Monday 29th November 2021.

Streetwise is striving to be an Equal Opportunities employer.

Registered Charity No. 1058360 Limited Company No. 3244499 (Englan