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Springboard Youth Academy is seeking a qualified accountant to join our Board of Trustees as Treasurer.
About Springboard
Springboard Youth Academy supports refugee and asylum-seeking young people who have recently arrived in the UK to help them succeed in the classroom and beyond. By combining participatory learning, life skills and holistic support into action-packed weekend, half-term and summer programming, we work to bridge the gap in support for young people whose needs can't be met in mainstream schools.
Refugee and asylum-seeking young people who have made the difficult journey to the UK – especially those who come alone – are saddled with many challenges common to starting a life somewhere new. Though they are required to enroll in school, more often than not, they aren’t provided with the language and psychological support necessary to succeed in their new circumstances. They are simply not set up to thrive. Coupled with budget cuts to tailored learning provision in schools, these young people often miss their chance to progress at a natural pace and to reach their fullest potential.
As educators, service providers and youth workers with years of experience working to offset the challenges these young people face, we launched a programme that helps develop young people’s English language skills whilst addressing their psychological and social needs, preparing them for mainstream education and helping them rebuild their lives in London.
We do this by providing interactive and engaging programming that combines English learning, life skills and practical and emotional strategies for young people on their journey to independence and adulthood.
About the Opportunity
Role Title: Treasurer
Direct Report:Works closely with the Chair, Director and the Board of Trustees.
Background: Finance, Strategy and Governance, Fundraising, Legal, Risk.
Role Summary
The Treasurer will be required to:
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Monitor the financial standing of the charity and report to the Board and Director regarding cash-flow forecasting, income streams, out-going expenses and the overarching strategic management of the organisation’s financial resources.
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Oversee the charity’s financial risk-management process and report financial health to the Board of Trustees at regular intervals.
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Act as a counter signatory on cheques and applications to funders and ensure that annual accounts are submitted to all relevant regulators in a timely fashion.
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Liaise with external auditors as required on financial issues and ensure that the organisation's finances are responsibly managed/invested for the betterment of the organisation’s work and for the beneficiaries it serves.
See attached for the full role description and person specification.
Time Commitment
In line with all charities, Trustees are unpaid volunteers. Trustees must be able to commit to attending quarterly Board meetings and making time to read paperwork in advance of Board meetings. As a small charity, our resources are limited and Trustees are also asked to actively contribute their skills in relevant areas. As a guideline, Trustees must be prepared to offer a minimum of four hours per month to the charity, for example to be involved in fundraising, interviews and business plans, etc. We will also require new Trustees to spend one day on site during one of our programmes to get a feel for the work, as well as undertake Trustee and Safeguarding training, within the first three months of starting the role.
Board meetings are currently held virtually, and, where possible, are arranged at least two months ahead. On occasion, Trustees will be required to respond on email or phone in relation to issues that arise outside of Board meetings. Travel costs will be covered if they are a barrier.
Values
We’re looking for people who share our love of high quality and inclusive education, as well as our commitment to working with, for and alongside refugee communities. We are keen to meet people who can bring skills, knowledge and both professional and lived experience that will help us scale up. We’re looking for people who can think strategically and creatively, work collaboratively and want to make a significant contribution to Springboard Youth Academy’s future, as well as the wider education sector.
We are committed to nurturing a Board that is representative, diverse and inclusive. We are interested to hear from individuals with experience in governance, as well as those new to Trustee positions. We are particularly encouraging applications from those with personal experience of forced migration and Leaving Care.
Application Process
Please send your CV and a brief, half-page cover letter outlining why you would be a brilliant Treasurer for Springboard Youth Academy and what excites you about our work by midnight on 26th April.
Please get in touch with us for alternative application formats if you have any accessibility requirements.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Springboard Youth Academy is seeking a qualified accountant to join our Board of Trustees as Treasurer.
About Springboard
Springboard Youth Academy supports refugee and asylum-seeking young people who have recently arrived in the UK to help them succeed in the classroom and beyond. By combining participatory learning, life skills and holistic support into action-packed weekend, half-term and summer programming, we work to bridge the gap in support for young people whose needs can't be met in mainstream schools.
Refugee and asylum-seeking young people who have made the difficult journey to the UK – especially those who come alone – are saddled with many challenges common to starting a life somewhere new. Though they are required to enroll in school, more often than not, they aren’t provided with the language and psychological support necessary to succeed in their new circumstances. They are simply not set up to thrive. Coupled with budget cuts to tailored learning provision in schools, these young people often miss their chance to progress at a natural pace and to reach their fullest potential.
As educators, service providers and youth workers with years of experience working to offset the challenges these young people face, we launched a programme that helps develop young people’s English language skills whilst addressing their psychological and social needs, preparing them for mainstream education and helping them rebuild their lives in London.
We do this by providing interactive and engaging programming that combines English learning, life skills and practical and emotional strategies for young people on their journey to independence and adulthood.
About the Opportunity
Role Title: Treasurer
Direct Report:Works closely with the Chair, Director and the Board of Trustees.
Background: Finance, Strategy and Governance, Fundraising, Legal, Risk.
Role Summary
The Treasurer will be required to:
-
Monitor the financial standing of the charity and report to the Board and Director regarding cash-flow forecasting, income streams, out-going expenses and the overarching strategic management of the organisation’s financial resources.
-
Oversee the charity’s financial risk-management process and report financial health to the Board of Trustees at regular intervals.
-
Act as a counter signatory on cheques and applications to funders and ensure that annual accounts are submitted to all relevant regulators in a timely fashion.
-
Liaise with external auditors as required on financial issues and ensure that the organisation's finances are responsibly managed/invested for the betterment of the organisation’s work and for the beneficiaries it serves.
See attached for the full role description and person specification.
Time Commitment
In line with all charities, Trustees are unpaid volunteers. Trustees must be able to commit to attending quarterly Board meetings and making time to read paperwork in advance of Board meetings. As a small charity, our resources are limited and Trustees are also asked to actively contribute their skills in relevant areas. As a guideline, Trustees must be prepared to offer a minimum of four hours per month to the charity, for example to be involved in fundraising, interviews and business plans, etc. We will also require new Trustees to spend one day on site during one of our programmes to get a feel for the work, as well as undertake Trustee and Safeguarding training, within the first three months of starting the role.
Board meetings are currently held virtually, and, where possible, are arranged at least two months ahead. On occasion, Trustees will be required to respond on email or phone in relation to issues that arise outside of Board meetings. Travel costs will be covered if they are a barrier.
Values
We’re looking for people who share our love of high quality and inclusive education, as well as our commitment to working with, for and alongside refugee communities. We are keen to meet people who can bring skills, knowledge and both professional and lived experience that will help us scale up. We’re looking for people who can think strategically and creatively, work collaboratively and want to make a significant contribution to Springboard Youth Academy’s future, as well as the wider education sector.
We are committed to nurturing a Board that is representative, diverse and inclusive. We are interested to hear from individuals with experience in governance, as well as those new to Trustee positions. We are particularly encouraging applications from those with personal experience of forced migration and Leaving Care.
Application Process
Please send your CV and a brief, half-page cover letter outlining why you would be a brilliant Treasurer for Springboard Youth Academy and what excites you about our work by midnight on 26th April.
Please get in touch with us for alternative application formats if you have any accessibility requirements.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are currently in the process of establishing a Welsh-language service to allow fluent Welsh speakers to discuss their case in their preferred language. As a result, we need more Welsh-speaking volunteers to join our charity and help support the Welsh-speaking community. Please note, our Welsh-language services are available on Thursdays and Fridays only.
Gwirfoddolwyr Cymraeg
Rydym ar hyn o bryd yn y broses o sefydlu gwasanaeth Cymraeg er mwyn i siaradwyr Cymraeg rhugl allu trafod eu hachos yn eu hiaith ddewisol. O ganlyniad, rydym angen mwy o wirfoddolwyr sy’n siarad Cymraeg i ymuno â’n elusen ac ein helpu i gefnogi’r gymuned Gymraeg. Sylwch, mae ein gwasanaethau Cymraeg ar agor ar ddydd Iau a dydd Gwener yn unig.
Hysbyseb Rôl
Allwch chi helpu unigolion sy’n wynebu’r llys yn annibynnol?
Ydych chi'n wrandawyr da gyda'r gallu i gynnig cymorth hanfodol yn y Gymraeg? Rydym yn chwilio am wirfoddolwyr sy'n siarad Cymraeg I ymuno a'n tim a chynnig cymorth ymarferol ac emosiynol hanfodol i bobl sy’n mynd trwy’r system llysoedd sifil a theuluol heb gynrychiolaeth gyfreithiol.
Pwy Ydyn Ni?
Pob blwyddyn, mae miloedd o bobl yn y DU yn wynebu’r llys ar eu pen eu hunain. Heb gymorth, mae’n rhaid i unigolion gynrychioli eu hunain wrth fynd trwy un o gyfnodau anoddaf eu bywyd, megis wynebu ysgariad, ceisio sicrhau gofal eu plant, neu wynebu cael eu troi allan o’u cartref. Mae gormod o bobl yn cael eu gadael mewn penbleth, wedi’u gorfodi i lywio system gyfreithiol gymhleth ar eu pennau eu hunain
Rydym yn sefyll ochr yn ochr â phobl sy'n teimlo nad oes ganddynt unman arall i droi. Rydym yn darparu gwasanaeth am ddim ledled Cymru a Lloegr, gan gynnig cymorth ac arweiniad cyn, yn ystod, ac ar ôl achos llys. Rydym yn sicrhau nad yw pobl sy'n wynebu'r llys ar eu pennau eu hunain, gan archwilio'r agweddau ymarferol ac yn eu paratoi i wynebu'r llys ag urddas a hyder.
Gall cymorth ein gwirfoddolwyr gael effaith uniongyrchol ar ganlyniad achos ein cleientiaid ac ar weddill eu bywydau. Wedi’i deilwra i bob unigolyn, mae ein gwirfoddolwyr yn darparu cymorth eang, megis cynnig gwybodaeth cyfreithiol, esbonio beth fyddai’n digwydd yn y llys, helpu pobl i lenwi ffurflenni cyfreithiol cymhleth, a’u cefnogi wrth iddynt gynllunio’r hyn yr hoffent ei ddweud wrth y barnwr.
Credwn fod gan bawb yr hawl i wrandawiad teg, ac rydym yn credu y dylai'r unigolion a'r teuluoedd sy'n chwilio am gymorth yn teimlo eu bod yn cael eu gwrando a’u deall. Ni ddylai unrhyw un wynebu'r llys ar ei ben ei hun.
Ein Gwerthoedd
Canolbwyntiedig ar Gleientiaid: Rydym yn dilyn arweiniad ein cleientiaid.
Ymrwymedig: Rydym yn deall bod ein gwaith yn bwysig, ac mae ein tîm medrus wedi’u hymrwymo i ddarparu gwasanaeth o ansawdd uchel.
Ymddiriedig: Rydym yn sicrhau ein bod yn haeddu'r hyder a roddir inni gan y bobl rydym yn gweithio gyda.
Parchus: Rydym i gyd yn gofalu am ein gilydd ac yn cymryd yr amser i siarad yn agored ac yn onest gyda phawb rydym yn gweithio gyda.
Croesawgar: Rydym yn agored i wahaniaethau a chyfleoedd i ddysgu, ac yn annog syniadau gan eraill.
Ein Gwirfoddolwyr
Rydym yn chwilio am bobl frwdfrydig, gofalgar sydd ag sgiliau cryf o ran datrys problemau, i ymuno â ni i sicrhau na fydd unrhyw un yn wynebu'r llys ar eu pen eu hunain. Dan gefnogaeth un o'n Rheolwyr Gwasanaeth, byddwch yn ymuno â thîm o wirfoddolwyr yng Nghaerdydd, gan helpu pobl trwy:
- Esbonio sut mae'r broses llys yn gweithio
- Helpu cleientiaid i lenwi ffurflenni llys, paratoi datganiadau a threfnu dogfennau llys
- Helpu cleientiaid i gynllunio’r hyn yr hoffent ei ddweud yn y llys
- Mynychu gwrandawiadau llys gwyneb yn wyneb/o bell
Mae profiad cyfreithiol yn werthfawr, ond nid yw'n hanfodol. Rydym yn chwilio am bobl sydd â'r empathi, y menter, a'r ymrwymiad i ddod o hyd i ddatrysiad. Nid ydym yn cynnig cyngor cyfreithiol, ac ble bynnag y gallwn, byddwn yn cyfeirio cleientiaid at sefydliad perthnasol arall.
Sut byddwn yn eich cefnogi
Rydym yn elusen sy’n cael ei pharchu, ac mae gwirfoddolwyr yn chwarae rôl allweddol yn ein gwaith. Byddwch yn gweithio gyda'r Rheolwr Gwasanaeth a fydd yn rhoi hyfforddiant i chi. Byddwch chi byth yn gweithio ar eich pen eich hun, byddwch bob amser yn derbyn cefnogaeth gan dîm o gydweithwyr. Rydym yn chwilio am bobl sy'n gallu gwirfoddoli am o leiaf 2 ddiwrnod y mis, am gyfnod cychwynnol o 8-12 mis. Rydym yn agored i fod yn hyblyg. Sylwch, dim ond ar ddydd Iau a dydd Gwener rydym yn cynnig gwasanaeth trwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg.
Disgrifiad Rôl
Rydym yn cynnig cyfleoedd i wirfoddoli gwyneb yn wyneb neu o bell (dros y ffôn/fideo).
Mae'r rhestr isod yn cynnwys rhai enghreifftiau o’r math o dasgau y byddwch yn eu cyflawni fel gwirfoddolwr:
· Cwrdd â chleientiaid wyneb yn wyneb neu dros y ffôn a gwrando arnynt yn esbonio eu hachos.
· Egluro gweithdrefnau’r llys a helpu cleientiaid i gynllunio eu camau nesaf.
· Helpu cleientiaid i ddeall papurau llys, llenwi ffurflenni (ar-lein ac/neu ar bapur), ysgrifennu datganiadau a chwblhau gwaith papur arall sy’n gysylltiedig a’u hachos.
· Helpu cleientiaid gyda chynllunio’r hyn maen nhw am ddweud yn y llys, e.e. helpu i strwythuro eu meddyliau, ysgrifennu nodiadau, ayb.
· Mynychu gwrandawiadau gyda chleientiaid a’u helpu i ddeall beth sydd rhaid iddyn nhw wneud nesaf.
· Cyfrannu at brosiectau sydd â'r nod o wella’r ffordd rydyn ni’n helpu ein cleientiaid.
· Codi arian ar gyfer yr elusen.
Priodweddau/Profiadau
· Person cydweithredol
· Y gallu I gyfathrebu yn y gymraeg
· Profiad o weithio gyda’r cyhoedd
· Sgiliau gwrando a chyfathrebu rhagorol
· Sgiliau trefnu a datrys problemau rhagorol
· Sgiliau TG, ac/neu’r barodrwydd i ddysgu ein systemau
· Profiad o ddelio â sefyllfaoedd heriol
Nodweddion Dymunedig
• Profiad sylfaenol o'r llys teulu a llys sifil
• Profiad o weithio neu wirfoddoli yn y trydydd sector
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