Grants Fundrasising Officer - Caring For Life
The position is full time and is based at Crag House Farm in Leeds.
The specific role of the Grants Fundraising Officer is to apply for funding from Trusts, Foundations and grant-making bodies. The role also involves helping to nurture other areas of support.
As part of the fundraising team, the role will also involve assisting with general duties at busy times, such as Community Open Days, Supporters’ Days, formal visits and practical tasks at peak times.
Experience of researching and applying to Trusts, writing proposals and reports, and using databases would be greatly beneficial, but not essential. However excellent written and spoken communication skills are essential to this role, along with IT skills.
The post will involve writing about the charity’s firm Christian foundation and it may also involve taking an active role in providing compassionate and consistent care to beneficiaries.It may also involve taking part in prayer times, providing personal testimony in experiencing Jesus’ love with both beneficiaries, and members of the local community.You may be asked to assist in supporting presentations, representing the Trust predominantly to Christian church groups.
As such, there is a requirement for the holder of this post to be a practising Christian.This is an Occupational Requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
To enquire about the post or to receive an application pack, please contact Buffy Parkinson, HR Manager. Closing date for applications is 3rd January 2021.
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The Shift.ms community is at the heart of everything we do. We involve people with Multiple Sclerosis in all aspects of our work to ensure we truly are ‘By MSers, For MSers’.
Participation of the community is a key organisational priority and we’re looking for a Community Coordinator to help us build and develop relationships and to engage our community through volunteering, project participation and social media involvement.
Why are we looking for you?
Shift.ms is looking for a highly organised and self motivated Community Coordinator. You will be responsible for supporting the Shift.ms volunteer network, supporting community engagement through communications via social media, www.Shift.ms and email, and organising and delivering internal team activities.
Who is Shift.ms?
Shift.ms is the social network for people with MS (MSers). Founded by MSers, for MSers, the charity supports many thousands of recently diagnosed people across the world as they make sense of MS. The organisation is currently a team of ten, and the community - www.Shift.ms - has over 50,000 monthly users from all over the world with 38,000 members. Last year, we worked with 275 volunteers who contributed over 1,500 hours.
The day to day
Working alongside the Community team, your responsibilities will include:
Social Media and Communications
● Create engaging content and manage the Shift.ms social media channels across Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram
● Supporting delivery of social media takeovers
● Writing member newsletter
● Management of Shift.ms presence at community facing events
● Manage and deliver the volunteer team Ambassador programme
Volunteer Coordination
● Supporting the advertising and recruitment of volunteers
● Arranging and supporting interviews with potential volunteers
● Providing ongoing support and regular communication with all volunteers at every point in their volunteer experience
● Keeping accurate records of volunteers, project activity and volunteer expenses
● Be the community team liaison for external projects which require community involvement
● Support the Peer Support Manager to ensure the Buddy Network project runs smoothly
Internal team support
● Managing team away days/Christmas party
● Arranging sending of leaflets
● Manning the central team inbox
● Writing Trustee report
● Managing staff birthdays and work anniversaries
● Support the reporting of community team KPI's
● Supporting the delivery of staff wellbeing initiatives
What you’ll need to bring:
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills
● Experience of project coordination
● Experience of social media management
● Experience of working with volunteers
● Strong organisational, time management, and prioritisation skills
● Excellent attention to detail
● Energy, drive and enthusiasm
● Ability to build strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders
● Ability to write, produce and distribute regular content for web copy and newsletters
● Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends
Other information
Hours: 37.5 hours a week
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £22,000-25,000 per annum dependent on relevant experience
Annual Leave: 28 days per annum, plus public holidays
Office location: Remote working, with travel required to Leeds or London post-pandemic
Employee benefits: Life assurance, generous pension, committed learning and development budget for each staff member.
Application process
To apply for the position of Community Coordinator, please send your CV via the button below by 5pm on Monday 4th January 2021, along with a response to the following question:
How do your skills and experience make you the right candidate for this role? (maximum 300 words)
The closing date for applications is at 5pm on Monday 4th January.
Interviews will be held virtually on 13th and 14th January.
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At Voluntary Action Calderdale (VAC) we are on a mission to create connections, solutions and opportunities that build stronger communities. We are a membership organisation and a partner within the Voluntary Sector Infrastructure Alliance which delivers a range of support and services to Voluntary, Community and Sector Enterprise (VCSE) organisations and groups across the Borough of Calderdale.
This post will be pivotal to the fight against Coronavirus (Covid-19) in Calderdale by engaging and working with local communities, the VCSE and wider partners. The post will involve:
- Building strong links with the communities of Calderdale to promote community action to help prevent Covid related outbreaks
- Working with local people, community networks and community-based services to develop effective approaches to keep communities safe and reduce the risk of Covid-19 transmission within communities.
- Coordination of support to communities and individuals who are vulnerable and/or in isolation to ensure they have access to food, medication and other essential needs whilst in isolation
We encourage applications from individuals from under represented communities and those who have experience of working with and engaging with a wide range of diverse groups and communities with particular emphasis on Black, Minority Ethnic and Refugee (BMER) communities utilizing appropriate and varied methods and communication skills and knowledge of cultural, health-related and social issues faced by BMER people.
The post will work as part of the Voluntary Sector Infrastructure Alliance and will be hosted by VAC and based at The Resource Centre, Hall St, Halifax, HX1 5AY. The post holder will be expected to work flexibly and across the Calderdale.
Please read the accompanying job pack for more information.
Please submit your CV and a supporting statement (no longer than 3 sides of A4 Arial 12 font) describing how you meet the requirements within the Job description and Person Specification (using examples to demonstrate your skills, knowledge and experience).
Interviews will take place on 15th-16th December 2020 remotely via Zoom.
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Are you currently looking for a job that offers flexibility in between personal commitments or during educational study? Are you interested in gaining valuable workplace experience and making a real difference in young people’s lives? Maybe a role as a Bank Support Worker is the next step for you?
Our client is currently looking for kind, caring and friendly people to join their professional team as a Bank Support Worker. Experience is not essential and full training will be provided but understanding the issues young people face in their daily life will really help to make a difference.
You will join their Bank Team on a “Zero Hours Contract” supporting their Residential Home in Liversedge working flexible shifts that fit around your personal life.
Company Benefits
• Competitive pay (£9.54 p/h)
• Enhanced company pension
• Paid Induction (Running over 3 days)
• Free on-site parking
• Paid Enhanced DBS check
• Access to our 24-hour Wellbeing Support Portal/ Employee Assistance Programme
• Online shopping discounts, free eye tests and various other benefits
• The opportunity for internal promotions & progression
• Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral)
• Regular social events and recognition schemes (‘Employee of the year awards’, Summer & Christmas parties)
Your role as a Bank Support Worker
• To carry out direct and indirect care of young people with complex mental health needs
• To work in a team, giving the highest standard of care possible to the young people.
• To closely follow individual care plans and support young people with education, shopping, and social and leisure activities.
• To carry out multiple interventions involving the delivery of care to young people
• To promote independence amongst the young people
• To provide support, advice and information to the young people, parents and other carers
• To carry out further duties as per our attached document (Writing reports, general office admin etc)
Requirements of a Bank Support Worker
• Flexibility - Your role will involve working shifts including sleep ins/weekends/Bank Holidays
• Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others
• Good written skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately
• IT Literate (Able to write emails and use Microsoft Office)
• An understanding of the issues around confidentiality
• An understanding of safeguarding
• Professional working boundaries between staff and service users
• Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations
Desirable Criteria
• Full UK Driving Licence
• NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Care
• Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs
If you are interested in joining an enthusiastic, motivated business who thrive in developing and rebuilding young people and young adults with complex difficulties then please submit your application by Tuesday 15th December.
Please note that they do not accept CV’s and the application must be completed in full.
Please note that interviews will be held over Microsoft Teams as a video interview.
Our client operates a safer recruitment process and as part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
They are an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community.
They reserve the right to close the advert early, should they appoint a suitable candidate.
Location: Flexible within England & Wales
Department: Business Development
Interview date: 14th January 2021
Citizens Advice offers confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free. Through our national network of charities, we give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented throughout Citizens Advice. We are a member of the race equality campaign at Business in the Community, the Prince’s responsible business network and are committed to improving employment opportunities for ethnic minorities across the UK. We also welcome applications from, LGB and Trans and non binary candidates.
We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in role profiles.
Citizens Advice is a leading provider of debt advice and financial capability across England and Wales. As part of this, and in line with the priorities of the sector, we place a great deal of emphasis on preventative money advice. This includes - but is not limited to - helping clients to understand financial products and services, whilst also encouraging them to develop responsible and sustainable skills and habits that can build up their financial resilience.
To support this work, Citizens Advice has a team focused on money advice development covering debt and energy advice alongside financial capability.Reporting to the Financial Capability Development Lead, the Financial Capability Development Officer is responsible for the ongoing review, maintenance and quality-assurance of our financial capability resources, as well as maintenance and delivery of (in conjunction with the Learn Team) our suite of training for the Citizens Advice network. In addition, they will develop and maintain links with a variety of key stakeholders and partners across the UK.
Please note, in the event of a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the application early.
The National Citizens Advice Operates from offices in England and Wales, with 5 regional offices based in Cardiff, London, Birmingham, Leeds, and Liverpool, therefore all successful applicants must be based within England or Wales.