Are you an ambitious, creative and supportive individual who is passionate about supporting women involved in street sex working to bring about change in their lives and want to join a team of fantastic staff and volunteers?

One25 is the Bristol charity for women moving from crisis and trauma towards independence in the community. Our night outreach service is a lifeline for nearly 150 women still trapped on Bristol’s streets. It’s often their vital first step towards a healthier lifestyle. Our afternoon drop-in centre provides practical and emotional support from basic needs, such as a nutritious lunch to expert advice and crisis care. Our specialist caseworkers offer intensive one-to-one care in any area of need, from support in court to finding somewhere safe to live.

As the Casework Coordinator you will be responsible for providing comprehensive and confidential assistance and administrative support to these teams, to enable staff to perform their duties effectively and efficiently. You will need to be well organised and enthusiastic, and pay close attention to detail to support the fast paced and busy teams.

In addition you will act as a key liaison for partner agencies, as well as being a direct point of contact for the women themselves.

You’ll be a big part of the team, where everyone takes a flexible and collaborative approach to work and is committed to improving outcomes for vulnerable and marginalised groups.

It is an Occupational Requirement that applications for this post are open to women only, as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1, of the Equality Act 2010. Enhanced DBS disclosure will be required.  We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, as these groups are underrepresented in our workforce.

Benefits: Generous leave (33 days including bank holidays pro rata) plus up to 13 additional days’ time off in lieu; flexible working hours; and great job satisfaction.

Hours: 37.5 hours a week over 5 days, Monday to Friday (including occasional evening and weekend commitments)

Salary: £23,165

Contract: Permanent

Applications by: 9am, 11 March 2021

Interviews: 17 March 2021

Start date: ASAP

Getting to know existing Nystagmus Network supporters is only the starting point. You will need to be passionate about what we do and keen to forge excellent relationships with a wide range of new supporters, donors, stakeholders, fundraisers and funding organisations.

Key Responsibilities

The Development Coordinator (Fundraising) will work across all income streams, primarily focusing on developing and securing new relationships whilst nurturing our current fundraisers, donors and members. Instigating and overseeing a range of initiatives and campaigns to seek new opportunities for engagement and income generation, this role will work closely with the Executive Information and Development Manager and Trustees to develop and implement a fundraising strategy that expands our sources of income, from Individual and Corporate Giving to Trusts and Foundations.

Responsible for

• promotion and implementation of fundraising campaigns
• sourcing and applying for grant funding
• project management of grant funded activity
• reporting to funders
• communications with fundraisers
• sourcing fundraising merchandise
• building relationships with members
• reporting to trustees                                                                                                                         

 Applications from candidates genuinely interested in the work of the charity only. Please include a detailed covering letter along with your CV, outlining why you're right for the role. Incomplete or generic applications will not be considered. Thank you.

We are looking for a Coordinator for the management of a service facilitating social, cultural and leisure activities for older people across Redbridge, Barking & Dagenham. You will be working alongside our other Di’s Diamonds Coordinators already facilitating services across Havering. You will play a significant role in reducing social isolation through developing activities and events, including on line activities and volunteering opportunities and promoting them to older people.

You will be identifying opportunities to develop the service in liaison with the Senior Manager and other colleagues.

As a Coordinator you will be managing a small team of volunteers who will assist with leading activities, and will work with professionals from health, social care and the voluntary sector to increase the reach of the service and develop opportunities for joint working. You will be responsible for recruiting volunteers to support older people in accessing activities.

Successful applicants will have experience of working with and understanding the needs of older people, in a paid or voluntary capacity. You will need to have the ability to write reports, maintain records and communicate effectively both one to one and as part of a team as well as supporting and motivating volunteers. Good computer skills and accurate record keeping are also required. An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post. References needed to be checked before start of employment. 

Closing date: Monday  8th March 2021 at noon

Interviews on: Friday 12th March 2021

Job title: Training Coordinator
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Contract: 12 months initially with the potential for extension for at least another two years
Salary: NJC points 14 (£23,080) to 19 (£25,481)
Responsible to: Training Lead
Location: working from home initially due to covid-19 restrictions, usually based in Chorley with some home working and travel across Lancashire

Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you want to join a team that are passionate about improving mental health and wellbeing?

We’re looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our Training and Workplace Wellbeing Team, who has experience of delivering training to a range of audiences.

We want someone who is hardworking, creative, and able to work on their own initiative to deliver our mental health training courses in a variety of settings across Lancashire, as well as online. You will have good knowledge and understanding of mental health and wellbeing and be confident to challenge stigmatising viewpoints.

Ideally, you will have experience of promoting training and engaging potential customers but, above all, we want someone who is passionate and shares Lancashire Mind’s ambition to achieve Mental Wellbeing for All.

Lancashire Mind is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, particularly candidates with a lived experience of mental health conditions who fulfil all the criteria within the person specification.

See attached Recruitment Pack for more information about Lancashire Mind and the job role.

Deadline for applications: 12 noon on Wednesday 3rd March 2021

Please note: Lancashire Mind follows Safer Recruitment practices and have a commitment to safeguarding people who use our services. Therefore, this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

An opportunity has become available for an individual to join Together’s Criminal Justice Directorate in an exciting new role as a Peer Support Co-ordinator for the RECONNECT service. This role links closely with our Liaison and Diversion Service which aims to identify and work with people of all ages passing through the criminal justice system who have mental health needs and other vulnerabilities to support their access to appropriate services in the community.

The tasks will include recruiting, training, supporting and supervising a team of volunteer Peer Supporters; and working with staff, Peer Supporters and service users to develop peer support for individuals leaving custody and returning to a London borough. You will report to the Project Manager and receive specialist support from our Service User Involvement Directorate in the development of this new service. The candidate will work closely with our Community Link Workers and other Liaison and Diversion professionals.

The successful candidate must have personal lived experience of using the criminal justice system and mental distress themselves, and have good knowledge and understanding of peer support and service user leadership.

The benefits of working for Together

Download the PDF to find out more about what you can get out of working for us.

Benefits of Working for Together

We have a firm commitment to encouraging fairness and diversity in our work force and we welcome applications from disabled people and those from BME backgrounds

A new opportunity at CPSL Mind to be part of an exciting new Perinatal service working with Muslim communities in Peterborough.

Perinatal Service Project Worker (Muslim communities)
Based in Peterborough, home-based initially
22.5 – 37.5 hours per week (negotiable)
2 year fixed term contract
£21,589 Per Annum - Full Time Equivalent
NJC Salary Scale Point 12 (April 2019)

CPSL Mind is a progressive and expanding mental health charity, working across Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and South Lincolnshire.

We are looking for enthusiastic, committed and passionate Perinatal Project Workers to join our team. You will be delivering an exciting new Perinatal mental health service, which is being specifically designed for Muslim women during pregnancy and new motherhood.

We know that women from Muslim communities are disproportionately less likely to access community perinatal mental health services. For this reason, we are seeking to re-design our highly successful ‘Connecting Mums’, peer support and one to one perinatal services so that they meet the specific needs of the Muslim community, both practically and culturally.

The successful post holder will have experience in working with people on a one to one basis and/or in a group setting, excellent group facilitation skills and an in-depth knowledge of Islamic practices and traditions. You should be passionate about promoting positive mental health, have excellent verbal communication skills and have an understanding of how perinatal mental health issues can affect Muslim women and their families.

This post requires a female applicant from the Muslim community and is therefore exempt under section 158 of the Equality Act 2010.

Closing date: Monday 15th March 2021 10am
Interviews: Tuesday 23rd and Wednesday 24th March 2021

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Please read the person specification and job description for details and relate to the person specification in your application.

We will only accept complete applications, which should include: Application Form, Covering Letter and your completed Equality & Diversity Monitoring form. 

We are an equal opportunities employer.

No agencies please. 

Full-time role, 35 hours per week - £20,000 per annum

Community Impact Bucks Office (Monks Risborough – our team is currently working mainly from home).

Would you like a varied administrative role where no two days are the same?

Would you like to support Buckinghamshire’s communities, charities and voluntary groups to be strong and resilient?

Could you provide our staff and volunteers with the support needed to successfully deliver our work?

If you are highly organised, and enjoy talking to people from a variety of backgrounds, this could be the role for you.

About us

At Community Impact Bucks, we are passionate about helping people to get involved and make a difference in their communities.

• We support hundreds of communities and causes across Buckinghamshire by helping charities and voluntary groups to be the best they can be – perhaps by helping them find funding, run their organisation or find volunteers.
• By helping local residents to find volunteering roles, we support people who want to give back to their communities while at the same time help local charities to find the volunteers they may need to support vital services.
• And through our community services, we help to build strong, resilient communities and directly help people – the elderly, vulnerable and socially isolated – where we see an unmet need.

Our office in Monks Risborough has free parking and good bus and rail links. Our team is currently working mainly from home, but with access to the office when needed.

About you

Enthusiastic, committed and customer focused; you will be an experienced administrator with a flexible approach, and relish variety in your work.

You will understand the needs of older and vulnerable people, with the ability to demonstrate a respectful and non-judgmental approach to volunteers, clients and colleagues.

Key responsibilities

Key tasks include:

• Provide administrative support to the Gardening and Handy Helpers projects including organising client visits, preparing paperwork and liaison with clients & Team Leaders.

• Provide first point of contact for enquiries and referrals to our projects and services, including from vulnerable adults.

• Recording and collating monitoring information – using SurveyMonkey and other tools. Providing support with our database (Salesforce).
• Creating/editing reports, presentations, online forms, leaflets, newsletters and other materials.
• Conducting welfare telephone calls to vulnerable older or disabled clients.
• Co-ordinating the recruitment, induction and supervision of volunteers.
• Supporting fundraising activity by researching funding opportunities.
• Maintaining an equipment inventory and making purchases.

Key requirements

• Experience of administrative support and customer service
• A multi-tasker who is able to prioritise tasks, plan ahead, be resourceful and use own initiative.
• Able to communicate effectively and with people from a variety of backgrounds in writing and face to face.
• Respectful of confidentiality, with a high level of emotional intelligence.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Confident working with data and spreadsheets.
• Able to work outside normal office hours on occasion.

Diversity & Inclusion

Community Impact Bucks is committed to challenging inequality and values the diversity of our communities in Buckinghamshire. We recognise that reflecting that diversity will only ever make our organisation better. We work to ensure an inclusive culture where colleagues feel welcomed and supported to succeed and thrive. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from under-represented communities.  

How to apply

For more information please visit our website to download the Job Description.

To apply, please send a CV with a cover letter explaining how your skills, experience and interests meet the Job Description and Person Specificationby 9am on Friday 12 March 2021.

Interviews will take place via video call – Teams or Zoom.

Integration Liaison Officer - WLA WHP JETS

37.5 hours per week

The Shaw Trust, in tandem with government and the broader employment support community across the UK is working hard to make sure we support as many individuals as possible to get and keep a job. We believe that everyone who needs help and support to attain their employment goals should be able to access it as soon as possible and that support should reflect their individual needs.

To help us in this mission we are looking to expand our employability services West London Alliance Work & Health Programme Job Entry – Targeted Support (WLA WHP JETS) Programme and looking for Integration Liaison Officers

Reporting directly to the Integration Manager. The role will be aimed at supporting the performance of the expanded West London Alliance Work & Health Programme Job Entry – Targeted Support (WLA WHP JETS) Programme.

The role of the Integration Liaison Officer WLA WHP JETS is to ensure an effective integration of services between the Local Authority, wider borough services and providers and the West London Alliance employment programmes, with the aim of creating a “single front door” approach that will ultimately assist residents into suitable employment.

These services would include but are not limited to:

• Health and wellbeing
• Debt and budgeting advice
• Housing and accommodation
• Family services
• Learning & skills
• Employment

The successful individual will represent Shaw Trust, promoting both the Work & Health Programme and Job Entry Targeted Support (JETS) Programme and work closely with key stakeholders in developing effective routeways to services and provision that will benefit the participants on these programmes.

Shaw Trust operates on a national level with over 2,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers. We work with the government, local authorities, combined authorities, health service providers, employers, and other stakeholders – including the Education and Skills Funding Agency, Department for Work and Pensions, clinical commissioning groups and NHS Trusts.

The ideal candidate must have an understanding of the local and regional labour market and employment issues within West London Alliance geographical areas and able to maintain an up-to-date working knowledge of the benefit system and entitlements.

The ideal candidate will need to be inclusive and embrace our culture and values, putting those we support at the heart of everything we do. You will consistently deliver high quality services to support our communities and beneficiaries.

Shaw Trust is committed to a policy of equality of opportunity and inclusion. We are Disability Confident Leaders, support the guaranteed interview scheme and use of the government’s Access to Work scheme. Living our values we are keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within our organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community including from people with lived-experience and/or knowledge of disability or social exclusion. If you have accessibility requirements and would like information in a different format please contact our HR Service.Centre to make alternative arrangements.

Location

Home based with the potential to do some face-to-face activity post COVID-19

Working across – London geographical areas include: Barnet, Brent Hammersmith & Fulham, Ealing, Hounslow, Harrow and Hillingdon.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Enhanced Pension Scheme after 6 months
• Life Assurance x 3 of your salary
• Enhanced annual leave

Head of Student Development and Activities

Salary: £30,614 (£33,629 fte)

Hours: 32 hours per week if start before June 2021. Full time hours (36.25 pw) 1st June 2021 onwards

Contract: Permanent

Team: Student Opportunities and Development

Reports to: Assistant Director of Charitable Services 

uea(su) is a vibrant, fast paced, student-led environment and we are looking for a new Head of Student Development and Activities to lead our Activities and Opportunities team.  The team is part of the charitable side of the SU and works collaboratively with our Student Voice, Advice and Communications, Marketing and Insight departments, as well as with our colleagues in the commercial side of the organisation.

As the strategic lead for student volunteering across the organisation you will be responsible for developing our training, support and recognition framework for our volunteers, ensuring that they get the most of their volunteering experience in terms of enjoyment, skills and employability.  You will also be skilled in stakeholder management, working closely alongside our elected student officers and our partners at UEA.

You will be experienced in event management, engaging students or young people in activities, opportunities and volunteering, and embedding a safety culture in all of the above.

This role is responsible for ensuring the broadest range of students engage in our activities and student groups, so you will be closely involved in our anti-racism and diversity work, as well as managing our outreach and widening participation projects.

Our team is friendly, inclusive and dedicated to providing students with the best experience – whether that is through our Buddy scheme for first years, our online Flativities programme for housemates or the hundreds of student-led clubs and societies that we support.

All Student Union staff are currently taking a temporary reduction in hours to reduce expenditure during the pandemic. If appointed before June 2021 then this role will be working 32 hours per week. From 1st June onwards it is anticipated that the role will be employed on a full time (36.25 hours per week) basis

We’re committed to equality of opportunity for all and are passionate to ensure that our staff reflect the diverse student body we serve. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, or disability. You can be yourself with us and be part of a union that celebrates diversity.

Closing date: Monday 15th March 2021

Interviews: Will be held remotely on 25th March 2021.

For more details and how to apply please visit our website: https://www.ueasu.work/career-staff-roles
 

Community Arts North West (CAN), is a long established Manchester-based arts organisation, Manchester City Council Cultural Partner and Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation. CAN is at the cutting edge of contemporary, inter-cultural arts practice and has been a leader in the field of participatory arts since 1978.We have a particular expertise and interest in arts & migration.  We build deep, long-lasting connections with communities across Greater Manchester, developing unique, creative projects with people whose voices are not normally heard in the mainstream. 

We’re now looking to recruit a Senior Administrator.

This post will work closely with CAN’s Executive Director to ensure the smooth running of many aspects of the company’s business.

This post involves responsibility for:

• Company Reporting: You will lead on company reporting to CAN’s core funders.
• Governance: You will support the administration of CAN’s Governance responsibilities.
• Office management: You will manage the CAN Office.
• Company administration: You will manage and implement CAN’s administration systems and responsibilities.
• CAN databases: You will manage CAN’s monitoring database and email marketing database, and implement their use.
• Executive Support: You will support the executive function of the organisation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly-organised individual with excellent attention to detail. Based in our Manchester city-centre office, you will play an important role supporting our organisation, and get to see first-hand how we put our commitment to community arts into practice, whilst running a professional and forward-thinking company.

This is a two-year contract. In the longer term, the company hopes to make this post permanent, depending on funding.

To support the development of the Thames Ward resident-led health outreach project. The purpose of the project is to connect both local people and the local groups who are interested in improving the health of their community by working through the Thames Ward Locality Board to jointly create health programmes with LBBD Public Health, social care and lifestyle teams; NHS clinical commissioning groups (CCGs), primary care networks (PCNs) and local provider trusts (including BHRUT and NELFT); and the community and voluntary sector (including local groups and regional / national organisations). 

The postholder will support and enable the mobilisation, development and implementation of the project. They will play a catalysing role, helping to deepen and embed the emerging model of care, working alongside residents, community groups, commissioners and health professionals.

To apply: In the first instance ,please submit a CV which must be accompanied by a covering letter, clearly demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the role description.

Relevant candidates may be asked to complete an Application Form at a later stage .

Please note this is a re-advertisment, previous applicants need not apply. 

About the role

We have a  EXCITING opportunity for the role of Service Manager to join our team and make a positive difference to people’s lives. 

As a Service Manager you will empower the People We Support to lead more connected fulfilled lives and make informed life choices.  You will organise and deliver support and care to tenants (and other people using our services) to support tenants to fulfil their potential for independence, choice, inclusion and control.

About us

Camphill Village Trust is an award-winning national charity supporting people with learning and other disabilities. We provide housing, care, support and day opportunities to people with learning and other difficulties. We support people to be safe, healthy, happy and to be active citizens living a life of opportunity.  We provide housing, care, support and day opportunities.

Delrow Community is a supported living service located in a beautiful semi-rural location in Aldenham, near Watford. The community consists of 13 houses, on 15 acres of land.

What we can offer:

We offer great benefits, which include 33 days holiday, an opportunity to ‘cash in’ 1 week’s leave a year, and an employee assistance scheme that is also available to your immediate family. Free on-site parking is available. 

What we need from you

Good general education (evidence of numeracy and literacy). Level 5 NVQ in care or an equivalent qualification or higher is highly desirable. At least three years of previous experience of working within a social care setting supporting adults with learning disabilities. At least one year at a supervisory level with experience of managing teams.

What is also important to us is that you share our values, have a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.  You will be good at both listening to and talking with people.  You will have a positive and patient approach to supporting people with daily activities and enjoy helping people learn and explore new things.  You have a flexible approach and like to work both as part of a team as well as on your own.

You will be working on a rota which is normally fixed couple of weeks in advance.  This will involve shifts that normally include working both daytime, evenings and some weekends as well as bank holidays 

A full manual driving licence will be beneficial, which allows you to drive in the UK, as you will be driving the charity’s vehicles.

Please note that these roles require working to a rota pattern that involves weekend and evening work, as well as sleep-in shifts

Are you passionate about supporting young people to achieve their potential? Do you want to work in a challenging, team focused and rewarding environment? Have you got the drive to support a young person on their journey to independence? Do you have the skills to engage hard to reach young people?

This role is perfect for individuals who have experience of working with vulnerable people in a supportive setting including supported housing, social care, health care or a related area. We also welcome applications from experienced practitioners.

Centrepoint is the UK's leading charity for homeless young people. We provide a range of accommodation based and floating support services to vulnerable young people across London and the North East. Our vision is to end youth homelessness but until then we will continue to provide young people with a place to call home, tailored support and the opportunity to build the skills needed to sustain independent living.

We are looking for Supported Housing Officers for 3 x full time roles to join our excellent Housing and Support team in Harrow.

In this role you will:

Work face to face with young people and support them to achieve their goals.
Help young people overcome difficult circumstances and achieve independence.
Work independently and as part of a team in accommodation based or floating support services for young people
Undertake initial and on going needs and risk assessments for young people accessing services
Manage your own caseload of young people, providing holistic support in line with their needs and aspirations
Liaise with multiple agencies to ensure effective communication across the service and externally including social work teams, YOS, health and other statutory services and voluntary agencies
Make internal and external referrals to a wide range of statutory and voluntary agencies for specialist support and Employment and Training opportunities
Support young people to manage their rent accounts through liaison with the DWP, Social Services and building their own personal budgeting skills
We seek to challenge discrimination and are committed to fairness and equality within Centrepoint. We welcome applications from anyone with direct experience of being homeless or using young people's services.

Closing Date: Sunday 7 March 2021, 12 midnight

We have a very exciting opportunity for an experienced IT professional to join us, reporting into our IT Director. Our successful candidate will be responsible for the IT service management and delivery to the users across the Consortium, and as such will have:

• strong experience in both IT service and supplier management,
• strong experience in delivery of technology change projects
• experience in commercial negotiations and procurements (ideally gained in the public or charity sector)

We are looking for a proven Service Management and Digital professional who can help us continue to shape, plan and deliver our IT roadmap, improving our IT processes and systems. Duties of the role include:

• Acting as the main point of contact for day-to-day management for the Consortium’s IT, application and connectivity suppliers
• Leading on service request and incident management
• Leading change initiatives
• Project Management
• Commercial negotiations and/or procurements.

We are seeking someone who can challenge, inspire and deliver in this area of specialism, but also a colleague who shares the passion and heart to make a difference in our communities. 

To apply

See application pack attached - apply by email and obtain all details required from our website.

Your application should consist of a completed application form and supporting statement (no more than two sides of A4) detailing your reasons for applying, what you can bring to the post and how you meet its requirements. Closing date is 5th March 2021.