35 hours a week, including some occasional evenings and weekends

Martin House is a well-established, leading regional charity providing care and support to children and young people with life-limiting illnesses, and to their families. We care for children and young people across West, North and East Yorkshire at our hospice, based in Boston Spa, and also through our work in the community.

We are entering an exciting period of growth which has seen recent investment in the fundraising team. As part of that growth, we are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, hardworking individual with a positive attitude to support our established Regional fundraising team.

Based at the Hospice, this role would be ideal for someone who has an eye for detail, is computer literate, happy to use their own initiative, has a great telephone manner and can work effectively with volunteers.

Benefits include 40 days annual leave including statutory holidays, and recognition of NHS pension scheme for candidates who are currently in the scheme (alternative stakeholder pension also offered).

For further information about this role, including a full Job Description, Person Specification and Application Form, please visit the Job Vacancies section of our website.

• The closing date for applications is midday on 13th March 2020
• Interviews will likely take place on 23rd March 2020

We try to keep our postage costs down so if you have not heard from us by 19th March, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Registered Charity No. 517919 Company
Registration No. 2016332, England

Are you looking to work for a Charity who believe in fun, value integrity and raise money for an incredible cause? Eden Brown is currently recruiting for a Community Fundraiser to join the incredible Candlelighters Charity in Leeds. Candlelighters provide invaluable support to families whose children have been diagnosed with Cancer.

You will contribute to the overall fundraising strategy whilst generating income from individuals, families, groups, schools and small businesses. Stewardship and relationship building skills are so important in this role!

You will be maintaining existing relationships out in the Community such as with Schools and community groups but you will also be tasked with developing new ones. You will also be recruiting volunteers to spread the word on the fantastic work that this Charity does to support families across Yorkshire!

To be successful in this role you must have had experience in a Fundraising role for at least a year and have the drive and motivation to work towards financial targets. You must be confident at building relationships across all levels. Event/ project management experience is desirable.

The closing date is Tuesday 17th March with first interviews scheduled in on the 23rd March. This really is an exciting time to join a local Charity who really do amazing things. Please contact Laura Iliff on 01133207542 or email [email protected] for more information.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

37.5 hours per week

St Gemma’s Hospice is the largest hospice in Yorkshire and one of the largest in the UK.  The Hospice provides palliative and end of life care for individuals, and support for families and carers.

We are currently recruiting for a number of exciting new roles to support our ambitious plans for growth within the Income Generation Department. You will join a fun and vibrant team of talented individuals, with a passion for the work of the Hospice and an exceptional supporter experience.

This year, St Gemma’s has a fundraising target of more than £6 million. St Gemma’s Hospice is seeking a Senior Fundraiser (Individual Giving) to join the busy and successful Supporter Engagement Team. 

We are looking for a committed, donor-centred individual to help establish a new Individual Giving programme and manage a variety of existing campaigns and appeals. You will have a highly organised approach, strong IT skills, excellent relationship management and the ability to interact with a wide range of audiences.

We are looking for an individual with the following key attributes:

• Great people skills
• Passionately cause driven
• Adaptable and agile
• Able to listen and respond to donors’ needs
• A genuine authentic integrity

If you are a highly organised, passionate and committed individual who believes in excellent supporter care, then St Gemma’s would love to hear from you!

We are a Times Best Companies Top 100 employer and place high value on staff engagement and wellbeing.  We offer a competitive benefits package including free car parking and subsidised meals.

To discuss this opportunity in greater detail please call Tara Bean, Head of Supporter Engagement.

Please see our website for further information and to apply online.  Please note that we do not accept CVs.

Closing date: 2nd March 2020

Interviews will take place week commencing 16th March 2020

Are you looking for a new challenge in the Charity Sector? Eden Brown is currently recruiting for a Regional Fundraiser to be home based to join a much loved Charity to cover Yorkshire and the North East. You will be working closely with the Regional Fundraising Manager on the delivery of the Community and Challenge Events strategy as well as be responsible for growing and developing relationships with community fundraising supporters.

You will be maintaining existing relationships out in the Community such as with Schools and Churches but you will also be tasked with developing new ones. Recruiting and supporting Volunteers will also play a big part in this role! You will also be tasked with providing exceptional supporter care.

To be successful in this role you must have had experience of building positive relationships and networking as well as having excellent organisational skills. Previous experience in a fundraising role would be advantageous.

The closing date is Monday 9th March with interviews scheduled in on the 16th March. This really is an exciting time to join a Charity with exciting growth plans, please call Laura iliff on 01132207542 for more information.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

37.5 hours per week

St Gemma’s Hospice is the largest hospice in Yorkshire and one of the largest in the UK.  The Hospice provides palliative and end of life care for individuals and support for families and carers.

We are currently recruiting for a number of exciting new roles to support our ambitious plans for growth within the Income Generation Department.  You will join a fun and vibrant team of talented individuals, with a passion for the work of the Hospice and a desire to provide an exceptional supporter experience.

This year, St Gemma’s has a fundraising target of more than £6 million.  We are seeking a Senior Fundraiser (In Memory Giving) to join the busy and successful Supporter Engagement Team. 

You will have a highly organised approach, strong IT skills, excellent relationship management and the ability to interact with a wide range of audiences.  You will be meeting and speaking with bereaved people on a daily basis so having strong communication skills and the ability to be able to deal sensitively with the bereaved is essential.

We are looking for a special, donor-centred individual with the following key attributes:

• Great people skills
• Passionately cause driven
• Adaptable and agile
• Able to listen and respond to donors’ needs
• A genuine authentic integrity

If you are a highly organised, passionate and committed individual who believes in excellent supporter care, then St Gemma’s would love to hear from you!

We are a Times Best Companies Top 100 employer and place high value on staff engagement and wellbeing.  We offer a competitive benefits package including free car parking and subsidised meals.

To discuss this opportunity in greater detail please call Tara Bean, Head of Supporter Engagement.

Please see our website for further information and to apply online.  Please note that we do not accept CVs.

Closing date: 2nd March 2020

Interviews will take place week commencing 16th March 2020

We are looking for an ambitious individual to join our team for a one year period to cover maternity leave, playing a key role in leading and managing our fundraising team, ensuring strategy and income targets and other KPIs are met and high standards of fundraising practice followed. As Head of Community Relationships (Fundraising) you will have the opportunity to embed the strategy and area business plans and ensure they are successfully implemented and deliver net income growth across all our brands.

Head of Community Relationships Fundraising

22.5 hours per week over 3 days

1 year Maternity cover

£24,000 per annum

You will play a lead role in a developing and delivering the strategic aims of the organisation as well as driving improvements in the way we fundraise and maximising opportunities for growth and development. You will build strong working relationships across the organisation, representing fundraising in a number of internal and external forums.

Successful candidates will have a strong track record in supporter or customer relations; in leading large complex teams with a range of specialisms and handling change and challenge and have experience driving income growth and continuous fundraising improvement across an organisation or team. Ideally the successful candidate will also have good knowledge of Fundraising regulation and best practice.

For a full job description and person specification follow the link below. You will be asked questions relating to them as part of the recruitment process for this role.

Applicants are welcome to call for an informal chat or to arrange a visit.

We are looking for someone with experience of working across a broad portfolio of income streams and a proven track record in generating income against targets. You will have exceptional interpersonal skills, and the ability to influence a wide range of stakeholders. Working collaboratively and being a team player are essential skills. The successful candidate will understand the balance of being hands-on in order to get things done and working strategically so that Saint Michaels meets its long-term objectives. 
 

The role is will work across our bases in Harrogate and Northallerton with other travel required as necessary. Our Harrogate offices are based at Hornbeam Park, just a few minutes’ walk from Hornbeam Park train station and well located for commutes from Leeds, York and surrounding areas via train or car. Our Northallerton office is based in Omega Business Village on Thurston Road. 

Successful applicants are required to provide an enhanced disclosure. Disclosure expense will be met by employer.

Harrogate District Hospice Care is a registered charity in England and Wales (518905) with a family of services operating as Herriot Hospice Homecare, Just ‘B’, Saint Michael’s Hospice and Talking Spaces.

Benefits include:-

• Competitive rates of pay

• 21 days paid holiday per year for full time

• Comprehensive Induction Programme

• Contributory Pension Scheme with employer contribution of 8% and variable employee contribution

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Free Car Parking/Walking distance from Hornbeam Park Station

• Free DBS/CRB check

Successful applicants are required to provide an enhanced disclosure. Disclosure expense will be met by employer.

Please click Apply and you will be forwarded to our recruitment website. Alternatively please call Helen/Alison in the HR team at Saint Michael’s Hospice.

Completed applications to be received by 9am on 5th March 2020

Interviews will be held on Thursday 12th March 2020.

Regional Fundraising Officer (Legacy Giving)

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

Position: Legacy Giving Officer
Location: Flexible across England, Wales and Northern Ireland
Contract type: Full time, Permanent
Hours: 35 per week
Salary £19,964 to £20,770 depending on skills and experience

Closing date: 05 March 2020
Interview date: TBC

About the role:

We are looking to recruit a Regional Legacy Giving Support Officer to join our regionally based Legacy Fundraising Team.

The Legacy team at Alzheimer’s Society has an enviable track record with income seeing exponential growth over the last 5 years. With Legacy income now accounting for almost 25% of the total income for the organisation, this is an exciting time to join our team as we continue to grow in reputation as leaders in the sector.

The RLGSO provides comprehensive support to the Regional Legacy Giving Manager and their regional team on a wide range of regional legacy giving activities, with the aim of securing future legacy income for the Society. They provide excellent customer care for Legacy supporters and administrative support for the Regional Legacy Giving team, whilst supporting good working relationships within the team and with other Fundraising departments.

About you:

We are looking for a highly organised and enthusiastic individual with excellent attention to detail and a keen interest in providing great supporter stewardship. You will have experience of working in a customer or supporter focused environment, using Microsoft office applications and proven ability to manage your own workload.

You may have experience of the following: Fundraising Officer, Fundraising Executive, Legacy Giving Officer, Sales Executive, Business Development Executive, Fundraising, Donor Management, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Not for Profit, etc.

We're over the moon to be heading up the search party for an experienced Corporate Fundraiser and Account Manager to develop, plan and deliver an innovative programme of campaigns and products for a fantastic health charity that supports and provides care for the local community.

You'll take the lead on corporate engagement in all its many forms. The charity already runs a successful business network with almost 50 active members ranging from multinationals to small, local businesses through a range of events and activities.

You'll maximise current potential through the business network, as well as building brand-new relationships from scratch, including strategic partnerships and Charity of the Year.
You'll take ownership of the income stream and have plenty of autonomy to be creative in terms of trying fresh things and leading new campaigns.

A happy team is waiting to welcome you and you'll be supported by leadership that encourages and invests in people and their development. This role would suit either a seasoned corporate fundraising specialist or someone from the commercial sector looking for greater job satisfaction.

Plenty of flexibility with working hours and would consider some homeworking too. A special opportunity for the right person to make their mark with amazing foundations already in place.
If you're as excited by this exciting opportunity as we are, please send a copy of your CV to our regional consultant, Amelia Lee: [email protected]

We'll be meeting candidates on a rolling basis so please apply ASAP to avoid disappointment.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

Database Assistant (Fundraising)

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

Position: Fundraising Database Support Assistant
Location: Flexible across England, Wales and Northern Ireland
Contract type: Full time, Permanent
Hours: 35 per week
Salary: £19,964 to £20,770 depending on skills and experience, plus London allowance of £3,600

Closing date: 27 February 2020
Interview date: TBC

About the role:

As part of the Fundraising Database Support team you will have a stimulating variety of responsibilities. You will carry out data imports into the Fundraising CRM from a wide range of sources, checking and preparing the data and running rigorous pre and post import checks to ensure accuracy; you will maintain codes and values within the CRM to support business requirements; you will deal with a constant flow of import, update and information requests from business owners. To achieve an excellent level of service you will be eager to acquire a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of the CRM and of our colleagues’ business requirements. You will thereby enable the Society to maximise our income and to provide the best possible customer experience to our supporters, volunteers and staff.

About you:

You possess the enthusiasm to learn and understand every aspect of the role; you can demonstrate meticulous attention to detail and aptitude in handling data, with an innovative and inquisitive interest in what we do, why we do it and how we could do it better. You are able to organise your own work efficiently and you are dedicated to supporting and improving your team and enabling your colleagues.

You may have experience of the following: Data Entry Officer, Database Coordinator, Charity, Charities, Not for Profit, Third Sector, DBA, CRM, Database Officer, Data Analyst, Database Administrator, Fundraising Databases, etc.

About us

The Bone Cancer Research Trust (BCRT) is the leading charity dedicated to fighting primary bone cancer. Our mission is to save lives and improve outcomes through research, information, awareness and support. In July 2019 we were awarded 'National Healthcare & Medical Research Charity of the Year' at the national Charity Awards and earlier in the year the Yorkshire & Humber Institute of Fundraising awarded our Fundraising & Communications Team with 'Fundraising Team of the Year'. We are a small but incredibly passionate and driven organisation that is proud and supportive of our people - together we make the biggest impact for our community. 

The Role

The Challenge Events Fundraising Officer will contribute to the overall fundraising strategy by delivering a programme of activities that maximise income generation and recruitment and retention of supporters.

You will operate as a key member of the Challenge Events Team and will have the opportunity to explore new exciting opportunities for the charity. You will also lead on existing events which form part of our core income programme and help grow our expanding portfolio of Challenge Events.

To deliver on our strategy through to 2022 we need to deliver high quality, meaningful events that help meet our income and charitable objectives. This role will have a direct impact on the primary bone cancer community through Challenge Events by empowering and involving patients, carers, friends, relatives, healthcare professionals and researchers.

About You

The ideal candidate will bring experience of successfully building events fundraising streams through different challenges and bespoke events as well developing meaningful relationships with professional event organisers. They will be results-orientated with a passion for first-class supporter care. They will build excellent working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders as they pull together new ideas for events that will help to ultimately save lives.

As we are a small team, a team-player attitude is a must, as well as a positive and can-do approach.

If you have excellent communication and event management skills, a natural ability to liaise with stakeholders, and determination to succeed, we would like to hear from you.

Application Process

1. Application Form & CV submission closing date: 1st March

2. Shortlisting and telephone interviews: W/C 2nd March

3. Interviews: W/C 9th March

Events Assistant (Mass Participation)

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

Position: Mass Participation Events Assistant
Location: Flexible across England, Wales and Northern Ireland
Contract type: Full time, Permanent
Hours: 35 per week
Salary: £19,964 to £20,770 depending on skills and experience, plus London allowance of £3,600 if applicable

Closing date: 5 March 2020
Interview date: 12 March 2020

About the role:

We are looking for a highly organised individual to join our award-winning Mass Participation Events team. As a team we work to grow, develop and innovate mass fundraising products and aim to provide the best possible supporter experience to increase participation and income, to ultimately support more people affected by dementia. The successful candidate will be a key part of driving our exciting work forward, helping us deliver our ambitious target to raise over £9 million in 2020/2021.

This role will provide administrative support across all our mass participants products, including Memory Walk, Cupcake Day, Elf Day and New Product Development. You will be required to carry out a range of daily tasks including data checking and entry, database imports and exports and creating and scheduling supporter communications.

About you:

This role is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to build their experience and career in fundraising. We are looking for a highly organised and enthusiastic individual with excellent attention to detail to join the team. You will have administration experience, ideally in customer or supporter focused environment, and will have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Being able to work to deadlines and work on multiple projects at the same time is a must.

You may have experience of the following: Fundraising Coordinator, Fundraising Officer, Events Fundraising Officer, Event Coordinator, Events Assistant, Charities, Not for Profit, Fundraiser, Marketing, Event Management, Third Sector, Fundraising Assistant, Mass Participation Fundraising, Mass Participation, Relationship Management, etc.

If working with talented and dedicated people is high on your priority list, then this Corporate Fundraising opportunity with Variety, the Children's Charity, will be right up your street. Yorkshire is Variety's most successful regional team and this brand-new role will take ownership for corporate partnerships in all its many forms.

Variety supports sick, disabled and disadvantaged children through a range of core programs; wheelchairs, Sunshine Coaches, specialist equipment, Variety Great Days Out and special projects. Although it's a national charity, Variety retains the values and work ethic of a small organisation, which makes it a happy and collaborative place to work.

Delivering a busy programme of fundraising events that includes Yorkshire's largest property awards, you'll join a small team with eclectic and diverse expertise from a range of sectors. As part of this melting pot of talent, you'll bring ambition, confidence and a strong track record of building creative partnerships to generate income.

With an existing portfolio of warm contacts in the commercial sector, it will be your job to develop and maximise relationships outside the events calendar using creative engagement techniques that will include CSR initiatives, sponsorship and Charity of the Year partnerships. You'll also engage the network to leverage new opportunities and establish new relationships, as well as mapping out the regional business market to approach organisations whose charitable ambitions match Variety's.

On Variety's wish-list for their dream candidate:
A proven track record of building successful strategic partnerships in the charity sector (although we'd be open to exceptional commercial candidates making a transition who can demonstrate an understanding of CSR). Passion, commitment and exceptional communication skills, both verbally and in writing. Polished at pitch delivery and someone who leads by example as a senior member of the team.

If you're as excited by this opportunity as we are, please send a copy of your CV to our regional consultant, Amelia Lee: [email protected]

We're looking to move to interview asap, but will close as soon as we have a strong enough shortlist so do apply ASAP if interested to avoid disappointment.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

Senior Business Development Officer

(Ref: SUS2848)

£27,255 per annum

37.5 hours per week – based in either Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle

This is an exciting opportunity to join our England North team, helping to turn Sustrans’ vision for the region into a reality. In this role, you will help to create healthier and happier cities through identifying opportunities and securing funding to increase the impact of our charitable objectives. By managing our business development and developing strategic internal and external client relationships, you will be assisting Sustrans in its vision to allow people to travel in ways that benefit their health and wellbeing.

We are looking for an individual experienced in business development, someone with a passion for making more liveable cities, who is looking to build on their experience or interest in active travel, infrastructure delivery or the public realm. You will work closely with Sustrans’ England North regional team, specifically reporting to Head of Partnerships, England North Director, and the Senior Leadership Team. You will have the opportunity to develop strategies for income generation, coordinate proposals across Sustrans teams and develop our Business to Business (B2B) relationships with clients in the private and public sector that could lead to commissions. Sustrans supports professional development including toward APMP certifications for proposal management.

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9am on Wednesday 11 March 2020. Interviews will take place in Leeds on Friday 20 March 2020.

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion.  We welcome applications from people with the appropriate skills from all parts of the community.

Children’s Heart Surgery Fund - Charity 

FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title of post:                      Family Support Worker

Hours:                                37 hours

Location:                            Leeds

Reporting to                       CEO

Salary                                 £25k

Interview date                     Monday 16th March 

Apply with covering letter and CV - deadline to apply Monday 2nd March.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

The Children’s Heart Surgery Fund

The Children’s Heart Surgery Fund (CHSF) is an award-winning regional charity supporting children and adults, and their families, born with congenital heart defects across Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire. 

The charity was established in 1988 to support the Leeds Congenital Heart Unit at Leeds Children’s Hospital, which treats more than 20,000 patients each year. The Charity supports the Leeds Congenital Heart service by providing the funding and resources to support: 

• The Heart, by providing revolutionary medical equipment and funding training for the medical employees within the congenital heart service.

• The Mind, by creating a restful environment on the wards and funding play and distraction equipment.

• The Family, by contributing towards living expenses, offering accommodation to parents and giving exceptional grants.

• The Future, by funding research, clinical posts and projects.

History

The Children’s Heart Surgery Fund was created in 1988 by Duncan Walker, then a heart surgeon at the old Killingbeck Hospital in Leeds. Thanks to his fundraising efforts, in 1990 Duncan was given the accolade of Yorkshireman of the Year. Since 1988, CHSF has awarded around £3 million in grants to the Leeds Congenital Heart Unit, its patients and their families.

There are many vital grants – both large and small – within CHSF’s work, and one of the most important was the award of almost £250,000 between 1999 and 2002 donated to Leeds University’s Department of Mechanical Engineering. The initial grant was grown into much greater funding and helped established a project that led to the creation of a York-based company called Tissue Regenix. This organisation are now leaders in the development of medical devices, including replacement heart valves.

Over recent years, CHSF has invested significant funding into family accommodation based near the Leeds Children’s Hospital. This has included £525,000 being awarded to the Sick Children’s Trust first to build and now maintain parental housing at Eckersley House.

CHSF campaigned against NHS proposals to end children’s heart surgery in Yorkshire – a move that would have meant the region’s young patients being relocated to Newcastle, Birmingham or Liverpool for heart surgery. After an extraordinary award-winning, a campaign that united the people of the region – including a 600,000-signature petition that was delivered to the Prime Minister – the NHS proposals were rejected by the Health Secretary in 2013.

CHSF has made countless grants that have paid for ground-breaking new equipment; resources for the unit; staff training; family accommodation and support; and, many, many more projects. This is thanks to the staff, trustees, supporters and fundraisers who have made this possible.

CHSF are proud of their record of impact against the charity’s main objective to help the region’s congenital heart patients and hopes to fulfil their aim which is to help support the Leeds Congenital Heart centre become a recognised ‘World Class’ centre of excellence. In 2018, CHSF’s latest appeal, keeping the Beat, successfully raised £700,000 towards a state-of-the-art children’s heart theatre.

THE ROLE 

Job Summary

The newly created role of Family Support Worker is designed to provide a dedicated resource for children, siblings and parents, offering practical and emotional support while they are in the hospital, and potentially beyond the period of the child’s hospital stay. 

The role objective is to bridge the gap between the Leeds Congenital Heart Unit and the Children’s Heart Surgery Fund, ensuring wrap around care and support for the whole family unit. 

The Family Support Worker will deliver a programme of holistic care for families of children with congenital heart disease treated in the Congenital Heart Unit at Leeds Children’s Hospital. 

This new holistic care programme, including welcome packs, well-being treatments and family camps, is designed to increase wellbeing and reduce the stress on the whole family from the impact of a child having congenital heart disease.

The need for this role and holistic care programme bore out of collated research gathered directly from focus groups, workshops and direct feedback from a variety of people, including Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust clinical and non-clinical staff and parents of patients with congenital heart disease.

Key Responsibilities

• To be a dedicated resource for children and their families, bridging the gap between Leeds Children’s Hospital and the CHSF

• To build trusting relationships with the children, siblings and parents on the ward and outside the hospital, through coffee mornings. 

• To provide practical help and emotional support for children and families, by signposting particularly during times of stress

• To work closely with clinical and nursing staff at Leeds Children’s Hospital, developing positive working relationships

• To facilitate clear communications between families and clinical and nursing staff

• To plan, deliver and assess an annual holistic care programme for children and families

• To identify the needs of children and families and develop new work or initiatives to meet these needs

• To create and provide welcome packs to families

• To help families access support from the CHSF and other agencies and services

• To manage the delivery of group sessions by the Hospital’s Psychology and Counselling Service to help families overcome issues around coping with a baby suffering from congenital heart disease

• To manage the partnership with, and delivery of, Over the Wall Family Weekend Camps for children with serious health challenges

• To manage and work in delivering holistic support for families, focusing on wellbeing, and complementary therapies.

• To organise leisure and other vouchers for long-term inpatients and their families.

• To run and manage focused events for families such as coffee mornings in regional areas of Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire

• To manage the charities parental accommodation, ensuring all rooms are cared for

• To help promote CHSF fundraising opportunities, where appropriate and work with the community fundraising team on new initiatives 

• To manage grant applications which are currently run by the cardiac nurse specialist team to support families seeking financial assistance while their child is in hospital

• To help plan creative and innovative responses to families’ needs 

• To ensure that recording of work with children and families is maintained to a high standard, accurate and up to date

• To monitor, evaluate, and produce reports that demonstrate the effectiveness of the work.

• To work flexibly as required by the needs of the service and carry out any other reasonable duties as required 

• To engage further with the Child-Friendly Leeds initiative. 

General Responsibilities 

• Respond to complaints promptly, both external and internal

• To demonstrate a commitment to ongoing training and development and participate in any training needed to fulfil the duties of your role

• Promote and sustain a responsible attitude towards equal opportunity and diversity

• To ensure all communication is conducted under GDPR guidance 

• To keep accurate and comprehensive records through CHSF’s CRM system

• Play a key role within the senior management team and report to the CEO

• To be able to evidence CHSF values at all times

(a)   Trust

(b)  Compassion

(c)   Openness

(d)  Respect

(e)   Dedication

PERSON SPECIFICATION 

Skills and abilities

·       Excellent skills, knowledge and aptitude for building and maintaining relationships with children, young people, parents, colleagues and partners

·       Ability to communicate with children and adults with compassion and empathy 

·       Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality

·       understanding of the developmental needs of children and young people

·       Excellent verbal and written communication skills in formal and informal settings - face-to-face, on the telephone and informal presentations

·       Excellent organisational skills with a high level of attention to detail 

·       Ability to work on own initiative and to effectively manage and prioritise workload

·       Ability to write comprehensive evidence-based reports

·       Highly professional with a self-motivated approach and drive to support

·       Influencing skills

·       Good IT skill, word, excel, CRM experience

·       Project management skills 

·       Excellent relationship management skills 

Knowledge 

• Relevant childcare, education, social care or health qualification to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent or considerable experience. 

• Training in community work, counselling skills, or similar advantage

• Thorough knowledge of relevant and up-to-date children’s legislation, particularly child protection and safeguarding 

Experience

• At least three years’ experience of direct work with children and young people up to 18 years of age, and their parents

• Able to set up and deliver programmes of family support work

• Knowledge and experience of direct work with families in the health sector an advantage

• Experience of working with people in their homes an advantage

Personal attributes and other requirements

• Ability to work hours in a flexible way, including evenings and weekends to meet the needs of the holistic care programme

• Ability to work flexibly and as part of a team

• Clean current driving licence and car needed 

• Commitment to training and continuous learning and professional development

This post is subject to a higher-level check with the Disclosure & Barring Service 

We want to hear from all interested candidates, and to be considered for the position we strongly recommend submitting a detailed covering letter along with your CV, outlining why you're right for the role.

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