Community Outreach Coordinator Jobs in Tower Hamlets, Greater London
The Youth and Community Programmes team are looking for a Community Programmes Lead worker to support a broad range of activities aimed mainly at young people and over 50’s. Activities are delivered mainly over evenings and weekends aimed at making our community an inspirational place.
You will lead on session delivery and support the planning of programmes. You will manage and coordinate sessional workers, volunteers and workshop leaders working in sessions.
About Coin Street Community Builders
Coin Street Community Builders (CSCB) is a social enterprise responsible for developing and managing a significant part of London’s South Bank. We have transformed a largely derelict area into a thriving place for people to live, work and visit.
Our 13-acre estate includes:
- the iconic Oxo Tower Wharf, home to designer-maker studios, exhibition and gallery spaces
- a successful conference centre
- cafes, bars and restaurants
- parks and the riverside walkway
- award winning co-operative housing
- an Ofsted Outstanding family and children’s centre providing a nursery and family support
As a social enterprise income we generate stays in the neighbourhood. It’s used to improve and maintain our site which includes Bernie Spain Gardens and the riverside walkway, and to provide a range of free and affordable programmes and activities for families, children, young people, adults and older people in Waterloo and North Southwark.
Contract
Permanent, 20 hours per week.
Salary
£16,224 per annum
Extras
In return we can offer you:
- 27 days’ annual leave (pro rata for part timers)
- 8% contributory pension scheme (5% employer contribution, 3% employee contribution)
- Income Protection, Death in Service and Critical Illness cover
- Season ticket loan on completion of probation
- Health and wellbeing package including a confidential employee assistance programme and online therapy sessions
- Commitment to training and development
ISEAL is offering a new role for aspiring sustainability professionals who are comfortable with and excited by working with challenging topics around sustainability standards. The role will provide valuable exposure to ISEAL’s approach to working with standards systems and partners in business and government to catalyse global efforts on critical social, economic, and environmental sustainability issues. If you are looking to apply your existing project support, administration and writing skills, we can provide you with excellent insights and networks that will benefit your progress.
ISEAL supports sustainability standards and similar market-based sustainability systems to improve their impacts on people and planet. ISEAL’s Credibility Principles and Codes of Good Practice are used globally to guide the development of credible sustainability systems and to evaluate the credibility of sustainability claims. Our Innovations workstreams explore and pilot new solutions to operational and strategic challenges sustainability standards face. The position will be critical to the coordination of projects and engagement with ISEAL members on system innovation working on sustainability topics such as farmer livelihoods, sustainable landscapes, and the bio-economy. Specific project assignments will change over time as our project portfolio evolves.
ISEAL is co-creating knowledge and content, often working on topics where good practice and solutions have not yet been identified. The coordinator will be part of this journey of peer-to-peer learning, pilot testing, and discovery. The role will collaborate with different ISEAL teams and be in contact with ISEAL community member / partner organisations, making this an excellent opportunity to learn about a wide range of initiatives.
To be considered for this role, you will need to be highly organised and reliable, with attention to detail and an ability to take the initiative to take things forward within an agreed scope. You enjoy working on a varied and changing set of tasks related to an area of specialist knowledge and will thrive on engaging with complex systems and problems and learning more about topics related to sustainability standards. You have a friendly and professional demeanour and are comfortable in your communications and interactions with colleagues and external stakeholders. Having gained a good level of work experience you are familiar with roles focused on project administration, research or analysis, stakeholder engagement and communications. You are keen to learn more about ISEAL´s work on market driven sustainability solutions and to provide all- round assistance to several exciting ISEAL projects. The position will be based in ISEAL’s Impacts and Innovations team.
The key responsibilities we entrust you with
Project support
- Contribute to outreach to project stakeholders, Community Members, partners & event attendees, answering and directing queries and scheduling appointments and virtual/ in-person meetings
- Organise meeting logistics, agenda preparation, notetaking, audio recording and the tracking and implementation of follow up actions and communications
- Carry out background research, review documents, and gather and analyse information using templates and tools such as Excel
- Coordinate project processes, including implementing procurement procedures, drafting contracts with consultants (based on ISEAL templates) and maintaining project-related systems
- Maintain web pages related to event and programme activities and support email and social media campaigns; upload blogs, documents, and resources
- Support drafting and production of relevant newsletters, website articles, and report sections
- Proof-read, edit, design, and format documents in Word and Powerpoint, using ISEAL templates
- Support organisation and delivery of virtual, hybrid, and in person meetings and community engagement, provide technical support during Zoom and Microsoft Teams meetings, operate other engagement tools (e.g. EasyRetro, Miro, Jamboard, etc)
General
- Provide support to senior project leads in grant management and stakeholder engagement
- Assist in promoting best practice in use of IT, communications and knowledge management systems within projects, and support efforts to help bring about improvements
- Provide ad hoc support to organisation-wide initiatives, if needs arise
- Be a collaborative and effective team member, liaising with colleagues at all levels across the organisation where needed
- Additional responsibilities as assigned by supervisor
Essential attributes, skills & knowledge
- Experience working in a project or stakeholder commnications role, in a highly collaborative environment such as an international NGO
- Understanding of sustainability systems and how they work to help deliver change on sustainability issues
- Experience and comfort working with subject matter of a niche or specialist nature, possibly gained through data analysis, project communications, and/or the review and analysis of data sets, academic research, technical reports, and policy documents
- Strong organisational skills, and experience with administration, meeting coordination, logistics, contracts, budget tracking, etc.
- Confidence in communications with peers and external partners, comfortable in public speaking situations (e.g. webinars, workshops etc)
- Good time management and ability to organise multiple simultaneous tasks efficiently with precision and strong attention to detail
- Excellent written and spoken English, with proven ability to write clearly and concisely on a range of topics
- Ability to communicate and work effectively with cross-functional teams in a fully remote, international environment, including regular international time-zone calls
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic work environment with changing projects and working with multiple project leads
- Confidence in using the Microsoft Office suite and IT systems, familiarity with virtual meeting tools (e.g. MS Teams, Zoom, etc), use of contact management databases (e.g. Salesforce) and proficiency in MS Office
Additionally desirable
- Experience in quality assurance, standards compliance or auditing processes and/or with climate or geospatial data collection, analysis and verification
- Experience with support for financial/grants processes and management
- Experience working in certification/standard setting, ideally familiarity with one of ISEAL´s members
About ISEAL
ISEAL supports ambitious sustainability systems and their partners to tackle the world’s most pressing sustainability challenges – from the climate emergency and biodiversity crisis to human rights and persistent poverty. ISEAL Community Members include many of the most respected sustainability schemes worldwide and are active across a diverse range of sectors. Read more about us on our website www(.)iseal(.)org.
ISEAL´s culture and how we will help you thrive
Our values are Connection, Empowerment, Inspiration, Wellbeing, Effective Working and Creativity.
These are traits we value in each other and in the organisation overall and we instil these in all our processes and interactions.
The issues we work on are of a global nature and our team reflects this, with individuals from many different backgrounds and nationalities. We know this diversity adds to the high quality of work we deliver as an organisation and through our commitment to diversity and inclusion we want to add strengths and perspectives in our team with each recruitment. Diversity for us includes race and gender identity, age, disability status, sexual orientation, religion and many other areas forming part of someone´s identity. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
As an organisation, we also support our people in their personal and professional development, with specific budgets and processes enabling individuals to take advantage of growth and development opportunities.
We offer 25 days of annual leave, to which we will add a day a year after 2 years (to a maximum of 30 days), as well as an extra five days as a one off once you have been with us for a full five years.
We recognise individuals’ preferences when it comes to where and when to work through a hybrid working model with a minimum of 4 days per month in the London office as well as the opportunity to apply for flexible working arrangements to suit individual´s needs.
Other relevant information
Term: This is an initial contract of one year with the possibility of extension
Working hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £30,000 – 34,500 per annum, depending on experience
Location: London. Applicants will need to provide evidence that they are entitled to work in the UK. An ability and willingness to work in a hybrid work environment is required.
International travel: The post holder will be required to undertake occasional international travel
Ideal start date: May 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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In this job, you will play a vital role in driving up awareness of the Mental Health Charter with businesses, organisations, and service providers across the borough of Barnet.
To begin with, you’ll use your organisational and project management skills to work with the steering group to create an action plan. With their support, you’ll use your operational communications experience to work with all partners to develop and create presentations and other promotional materials, such as flyers and posters. You will also take photos at engagement activities for partners to promote the project on their respective social media platforms.
Then, using your excellent interpersonal skills you will build on existing relationships with key stakeholders and create new ones. Travelling around the borough of Barnet you will proactively approach, encourage and support a diverse audience of businesses, organisations, and service providers to make pledges to the charter and later follow up on their progress.
On a day to day basis, you will record activities against key performance indicators, accurately record and analyse feedback using surveys and data management tools.
Additionally, you will organise and attend monthly Steering Group meetings following key project management principles to report on the overall progress of the project against targets.
Done right, this role with strengthen services and mental health awareness in Barnet. To succeed, you’ll need strong communications skills and you’ll be a natural relationship builder. You’ll also have your own lived experience of mental health issues. We welcome applications from global majority candidates, who are underrepresented at this level in the organisation.
Inclusion Barnet is Barnet’s Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisation (DDPO). All of the board and 80% of staff declare an impairment, and we’re passionate about using our lived experience of disability to build better services and more inclusive communities. At Inclusion Barnet, you will become part of a friendly and supportive team, working within a focused but flexible culture, where diversity is valued and you can bring your whole self to work.
This is a Barnet based role, working out of our Colindale office, and you’ll need to be able to travel around the borough. We encourage flexible working to suit your work/life balance preferences where possible. We also operate a Time Off In Lieu (TOIL) system.
To apply, please submit your CV with a brief covering letter clearly stating how you meet the person specification, and how your own lived experience of mental health issues would inform your approach to the role.
The successful candidate must be willing to undergo a DBS check and have the right to work in the UK.
Please write a brief cover letter explaining why you are interested in this vacancy, how you meet the person specification, and how your own lived experience of mental health issues would inform your delivery of the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Location:
This role is primarily based in our Brent office with occasional travel to our Croydon and Kings Cross offices. However, our hybrid working model allows staff members to do some homeworking.
The Role
The Youth Development Coordinator is responsible for the development and delivery of our youth development programme for young refugees and asylum seekers.
You will be focused on ensuring our programme activities achieve our outcomes, are in line with our strategy and identify areas for change and development under the direction of the Head of Services. An excellent communicator and skilled at working with partners, you will be key in the implementation and running of our weekly Youth Club and Advice and Support Hub working closely with the Youth Development Worker and having oversight of our weekly Young Women’s group and Skills Workshops.
Working with the Brent team, and wider Young Roots staff, you will play a key role in our youth participation and youth leadership work in Brent.
You will prioritise the participation of young people in all activities, ensuring excellent safeguarding by following our policy and protocols, and ensure that we collect excellent data for monitoring and evaluation and to aid our future planning. You will also assist with staff and volunteer recruitment and reporting to our funding partners.
We particularly value lived experience of the asylum system. If you are an expert by experience (a refugee or a migrant with direct, first-hand experience of issues and challenges of the UK asylum or immigration system), you can ask for an independent and confidential support for your job application from the Experts by Experience Employment Network . Please email to request support and they will confirm if they can match you with a mentor to support your application.
Job Description
To be responsible for coordinating, planning, and delivering our youthwork programme in Brent, ensuring you are focused on achieving our outcomes and impact for young refugees and asylum seekers – and working within our current strategy, youth development strategy and implementation plan. Our current youth work activities are:
· 1:1 youthwork
· Young Women’s’ Group
· Support and Advice Hub (including cricket and football)
· Youth Club
· Trips and Residentials
· English classes
2. To manage the Brent Youth Development Team
· Line manage Youth Development Workers
· Supervise volunteers to enable them to support activities with young people
· Assist the Head of Services with the recruitment and induction of staff and volunteers, ensuring young people’s participation in the process.
· To ensure excellent monitoring and evaluation
· To have a supportive and wellbeing-focused approach to line management of staff - ensuring regular one-to-one supervision meetings and annual Performance and Development Reviews.
3. To play a key role in the delivery of our weekly Youth Club and Advice and Support Hub. This includes working closely with the Head of Services, Casework Manager and Hub partners and subsequent follow-up actions relating to supporting young people access their rights and entitlements.
4. To play a key role in developing and co-ordinating youth participation work, working closely with young people and the Head of Services:
· To ensure the views of young people are central to the shaping and delivery of all youth activities in Brent.
· to be responsible for ensuring young refugees and asylum seekers are meaningfully involved in participation opportunities – or other relevant projects.
5. To be responsible for ensuring there are adequate volunteers/staff present to safely run each session/trip and to find staff cover in the case of illness or absence.
6. To identify, propose and with agreement from the Head of Services, develop and run new projects in line with our new strategy and implementation plan, meeting unmet need and with advice from young refugees and asylum seekers in Brent and surrounding areas.
7. To ensure targeted outreach to young asylum seekers and refugees, publicising projects creatively and appropriately, including at relevant schools and colleges in the local area.
8. To ensure excellent safeguarding practice, and always follow our Safeguarding Policy, reporting any Safeguarding incidents to the Designated Safeguarding Lead ad ensuring they are informed, and appropriate, timely action is taken.
9. To work with the Impact and Communications Manager to provide content (photos, videos, quotes, case studies) which is safe for and respectful of the young people we support, with the right permissions that can be used as part of communications to our supporters, on social media and as evidence of our work to funders.
10. Ensure activities in Brent are monitored and evaluated in line with the agreed protocols.
11. To build collaborative relationships with partners and referral organisations attending and organising partnership meetings as required.
12. Manage new referrals to the service alongside our Casework manager
General Responsibilities
· To work within Young Roots’ values at all times.
· To have a creative approach to your work highlighting new areas of need/new service ideas to the team and your manager.
· To attend regular supervision, project planning, team and debrief meetings as agreed with your manager.
· To attend and take part in training as agreed with your manager
· (optional) To attend youthwork supervision (clinical is also available)
· To read, understand and agree to Young Roots youth participation statement.
· To read, understand and agree to Young Roots child protection/safeguarding policy.
· To read, understand and implement the Young Roots Equal Opportunities policy.
· To undertake other tasks as requested by the Head of Services.
For further details please download the job pack for the role.
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Spring Community Hub is recruiting a Business Support Coordinator - Marketing. This is an exciting opportunity to join our small, dynamic team to support our marketing and brand management as well as providing day to day administrative support to the Charity.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
- Assisting with content creation and maintaining the website including SEO optimisation and monthly reporting.
- Supporting and coordinating content creation and messaging for newsletters, website and other communications.
- Bringing the Spring Community Hub brand to life through storytelling.
- Researching new ideas and advances in marketing/charity and fundraising activities
- Monitoring and measuring the performance of campaigns
- Coordinating, ordering and maintaining the stock of marketing collateral and ensuring it is in accordance with Spring Community Hub's brand guidelines, strategic aims, values and budgetary constraints.
- Planning, organising and coordinating internal and external events including visits to trade shows and wherever a marketing presence is required and networking and partnership building at these events
- Routine administration, executive support and event planning and maintaining office directories (phone, emergency contacts etc.)
- Assisting with the recruitment of staff and volunteers
- Undertaking tasks as required that are not specifically listed here including general office and administrative tasks
Person Specification
- Degree or equivalent experience, ideally in English language or a CIM or other marketing qualification or equivalent experience.
- Have worked or volunteered in the not for profit or voluntary sector, particularly with individuals experiencing significant poverty and inequality
- Able to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people and build and maintain partnerships
- Creative with an eye for design and the ability to use the relevant software and marketing and communications tools like MailChimp, dotMailer etc.
- Experience using social media in a business context
- Project management experience
- Experience using WordPress or other content management systems.
- Ability to negotiate with suppliers, for example print and advertising
- Commitment to training and continuous development and open to change
- Abillity to work under pressure and independently and remain calm.
- Abillity to collaborate with and listen to colleagues
- A compassionate approach with an interest in the wellbeing of others
There will be some out of hours working for AGM, Away Days, events and/or development and training sessions, you will be able to arrange time off in lieu via your Line Manager
The role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of significant poverty and inequality and people from marginalised communities
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Spring Community Hub wants to recruit an enthusiastic and dynamic person with experience in project delivery or impact measurement and evaluation to join our Business Support Team to work on a variety of projects and provide administrative support to the Charity.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Lead the establishment of an impact and evaluation function in the organisation to report on the impact of our projects to colleagues, partners, donors and funders.
- Provide project management support to the Senior Management Team.
- Collect quantitative and qualitative data via online and paper surverys and focus groups. Interpret and analyse that data using our CRM and other sources of data.
- Disseminate data, analysis and findings including to colleagues in fundraising, communications, service delivery and engagement and act as an internal advocate for effective monitoring and evaluation strategies.
- Support the development of new tools to collect data.
- Gather project case studies by liaising with colleagues and project leads.
- Assist with the recruitment of staff and volunteers and help to foster a positive volunteer culture
- Represent the organisation at external meetings and events as required
- Assist with daily administration being flexible to the changing needs of the organisation and undertaking tasks not specifically listed when required
Person Specification
- Excellent written and oral English.
- Strong presentation skills and experience presenting research outputs and technical concepts to diverse audiences including colleagues, partners and donors.
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills including with colleagues, partners and donors.
- Experience in designing data collection methods and strong qualitative and quantitative research skills including basic data collection.
- Strong data analysis skills and ability to use relevant software as well as general IT packages.
- Knowledge of the implications of GDPR and other relevant legislation to Spring Community Hub
- Strong project management skills and the ability to deliver on time, to budget and to a high standard
- Degree or equivalent experience
- Experience working or volunteering in the voluntary or not for profit sectors
- Ability to work collaboratively and excellent listening skills
- A compassionate and empathic approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of others
- Self motivated with a methodical approach to work and excellent attention to detail
There will be some out of hours work for, for example, the AGM, events, training and development and you will be able to arrange time off in lieu via your Line Manager
Spring Community Hub offers opportunities for learning and development and is actively committed to equality and diversity. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of significant poverty and inequality and people from marginalised groups and communities.
The role is subject to a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Alumni Engagement Coordinator
Salary: £32,962 rising to £37,143 per annum
Contract type: Open ended
Mode: Full time
Grade: 5
Business Unit: Development & Alumni
Job Reference: 1789
We're excited to announce an opportunity at Birkbeck, University of London, for an Alumni Engagement Coordinator. As we enter our third century, we're looking for a passionate individual to help us build and leverage meaningful connections across our 80,000-strong global community.
· An annual salary of £32,962, rising to £37,143
· Full-time position with a 35-hour work week
· An opportunity to join the University as it enters its third century
As our Alumni Engagement Coordinator, you will:
· Be the primary point of contact for the department via email, organisational enquiry system, as well as over the phone
· Assist with the running and administration of all volunteering programmes
· Input volunteering and engagement-related data, ensuring records are correct
· Provide operational support for alumni events and mass engagement initiatives
· Support in keeping public-facing information up to date
· Make travel and accommodation arrangements, carry out outreach for regional/international trips.
The ideal candidate for the Alumni Engagement Coordinator role will:
· Have an understanding of alumni volunteering in a higher education or charity setting
· Have highly engaging and accurate written communication skills
· Have strong organisational, time management and planning skills
· Be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
· Have experience of Office or programme administration and using a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.
If you're passionate about fostering meaningful connections and have a knack for data-backed decision-making, the Alumni Engagement Coordinator role at Birkbeck, University of London, could be the perfect fit for you.
Remuneration
£32,962, rising to £37,143 per annum which is Grade 5 of the College's London Pay Scale.
Birkbeck offers a competitive salary and pension scheme, 31 days paid leave, flexible working arrangements and some of the most generous benefits in the HE sector, all while being located right in the heart of Central London.
The salary quoted is on the College's London Pay Scale which includes a consolidated Weighting/Allowance which applies only to staff whose normal contractual place of work is in the London area
Terms and Conditions
Open-ended contract, Full time (35 hours a week) Monday-Friday 9-5pm. Please submit an application form for consideration. Closing date: 9 April 2024, interview date: w/c 15 April 2024.
Enquiries
If you would like to know more about the role, please click on apply now or contact Magda Joshi, Engagement Manager (contact details available on our website).
If you have any difficulties using the recruitment portal please contact us providing your name and the job reference number of the position. While we are happy to respond to all informal enquiries, only formal applications through the online system will be considered.
Closing Date: 9th April 2024
We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. The College is committed to improving the gender and cultural diversity of its workforce, holding an Athena SWAN award and operating Disability Confident & Mindful Employer schemes.
Recruitment: Health Awareness Coordinator at Age UK Redbridge, Barking and Havering
Age UK Redbridge, Barking and Havering is recruiting for:
Health Awareness Coordinator- Havering
Salary: £26,374 pro rata per annum (£24,114 actual)
Hours: 32 hours per week (28 to 32 hours negotiable)
Closing date: Sunday 14th April
Proposed interview date: Wednesday 17th April 2024
The Health Awareness Coordinator role at Age UK Redbridge, Barking & Havering is an excellent opportunity to work within a small team on an established community health project in the London Borough of Havering, which helps to improve the health and wellbeing of local residents by identifying and recruiting Health Champion Volunteers within the borough.
My Health Matters is commissioned by London Borough of Havering (Public Health) and aims to inform, support and signpost residents to relevant local resources and empower them to adopt healthier lifestyles.
The role requires organising Royal Society of Public Health (RSPH) Health Champion Training for people living and/or working in Havering and other health related training. You will be responsible for researching and organising events and relevant health literature to promote the project, engaging and building relationships with local stakeholders, supporting national Public Health campaigns. You will also be responsible for securing retention of trained volunteers using regular and effective communication. The role includes promoting the service at meetings and outreach events and organising focus groups with Health Champions. Undertaking administration to record any data collected from events, training and Focus Groups for monitoring purposes will be required. The role will also entail management of Health Awareness Officer, Admin Support Officer and volunteers.
Successful applicants will have relevant knowledge in health awareness issues in a paid or voluntary capacity. They will need to be excellent communicators and able to work 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. Be flexible with both working hours and with other duties arising as the project develops. An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post.
For further details and a full application pack please check our website
Completed application forms and Equal Opportunities Forms should be returned to Gabby O’Neill using the email: admin or alternatively post to Recruitment, Age UK Redbridge, Barking and Havering, 4th Floor, 103 Cranbrook Road, Ilford, Essex, IG1 4PU.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Community Based in the London Borough of Hounslow, flexible within North-West London with some homeworking elements.
Salary: £22,789 - £24,177, Home working and London Allowance (FTE) to be Pro Rata'd for 21 hours.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
About the role
This role is part of our London Borough of Hounslow team, reporting to the Local Services Manager, working alongside an experienced team of Dementia Advisers and supported by Volunteers. Volunteer role management is a key responsibility.
You will co-ordinate, organise and facilitate the successful and safe provision of our services that are delivered in a group setting, including Singing for the Brain, Dementia Cafés and Peer Support Groups, across the Borough.
Our service delivery is both virtual and face to face, with a strong emphasis on community outreach and engagement. We particularly welcome applications from people who are representative of the communities we serve.
This is a home-based role, with frequent travel to community venues within the Borough. Expenses are paid for travel.
About you
This is a very rewarding front-line role that makes a real difference to the lives of people living with dementia. You will be working across a large and diverse community and will have the ability to communicate well with a wide variety of people and adapt to different settings.
- We are looking for someone with strong communication skills who will help us to expand our reach and hold relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- You will need to demonstrate an understanding of dementia and the impact that it has on people’s lives. You will have the confidence to work independently, facilitating groups of people in community settings and managing volunteers.
- Experience of supporting similar groups, leading and co-ordinating person-centred engagement and activities, is highly desirable. The ability to travel independently within the Borough is essential.
About Alzheimer's Society
At Alzheimer's Society, we believe passionately that life doesn't end when dementia begins. We are here for anyone affected by dementia, and we do everything we can to keep people with dementia connected to their lives and the people who matter most.
Everything we do is shaped by people affected by dementia. Their knowledge and experience are critical to bringing about real-world solutions. From choosing the most promising research through to telling their stories to raise awareness; they are the heart of this organisation.
Our Values
We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.
Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.
Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.
Equal Opportunities
We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.
We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.
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Are you passionate about making a tangible difference in people's lives?
Providence Row is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Needle Exchange & Harm Reduction Coordinator to join our vibrant team. With a focus on community well-being and safety, this role is your chance to contribute meaningfully to harm reduction services in a dynamic and supportive environment.
About us: Providence Row believes that no one should have to sleep rough and that everyone should have access to the support they need to find a safe place to call home. We work with those affected by homelessness and those vulnerably housed in Tower Hamlets, offering an integrated service of housing advice & support, access to substance use, physical & mental health services, as well as, training and progression programmes. We ensure that people often excluded from mainstream services gain the support and opportunities they need to create a safe, healthy and sustainable life.
About the role
- Leading on a busy needle exchange service, you will offer harm reduction advice & support to all people who access the service.
- You will oversee stock levels and ordering of new supplies, with an emphasis on ensuring all stock is stored safely.
- You will ensure policies, procedures, and quality control are in place for all people and staff when carrying out the Needle Exchange and further develop good practice.
- Delivering a non-judgemental, non-coercive needle exchange service that centres each person’s own goals in regard to their substance use and overall wellness.
- You will lead on delivery of Naloxone distribution & training internally and to external partners
- You have excellent communication skills and can create positive working relationships with a wide range of people, including external services.
- You will support the development of the service and ensure that you are delivering a solution-focussed and strength-based approach.
Benefits
- 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Generous pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Employee assistance programme
- Monthly reflective practice
- Wide range of learning & development opportunities
To apply:Please upload your CV with a covering letter, detailing how you meet the job specification. CV’s without a covering letter will not be considered
Research shows some people, especially women and marginalised groups, may hesitate to apply unless they match all the criteria. However, we want to assure everyone that we encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of whether they fulfil every point in the job description. Your unique perspective matters to us – please apply with confidence.
Interviews
Please note that we may interview on a rolling basis and therefore encourage early applications.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Head of Mentoring
We are looking for an experienced, passionate, and highly skilled individual who is ready to help us increase our impact in the lives of young people and their families!
We are intending to build on our existing mentoring model that supports some of the most vulnerable and high-risk young people within the community. We aim to establish a fluid mentoring/coaching approach that works effectively across all our three streams of engagement (Schools, Community & Home). This includes work with young people who are underrepresented, marginalised and at high risk of criminal activity, gang involvement and anti-social behaviour.
A successful applicant will understand our values and culture as an organisation and will demonstrate a strong desire and evidence-based approach that will help us find solutions to the challenges within our community in an intentional and meaningful way.
Main Purpose of this Role
This is a new and exciting role at Reaching Higher that has been designed to effectively streamline our focus on mentoring across all our services. The purpose of this role is to lead on and develop an excellent mentoring provision that meets the needs of young people who are directly associated or at risk of youth offending. This includes working against recognised quality marks and developing evidence-based approaches in relation to mentoring. This role will work very closely with statutory services and will play a key role in developing a team to further expand this area of work. We aim to build on our existing theory of change and develop a robust impact measurement report across the entire organisation.
About Reaching Higher
Reaching Higher is a youth organisation which works with over 1000 young people aged 9-21 each year across Croydon and surrounding boroughs. Developed in partnership with local churches, we are a youth-led charity with a Christian ethos.We have a particular emphasis in providing mentoring support to young people and supporting their development as leaders. We have established strong links with key local, London and UK-wide organisations and our approach leads us into regular working contact with partner schools, community groups and churches.
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To manage, guide and direct the mentoring and practical support which DYP’s volunteers provide to young unaccompanied asylum seekers and refugees and, when necessary, to provide mentoring alongside the volunteers. The focus of this role will be to work with local partners to support young people to build a strong network of support, access positive activities, and build community connections. This will be developed through 1-1 mentoring, outreach, accompanying and the delivery of group sessions at our weekly youth clubs. The post holder will work alongside Da’aro Youth Project (DYP) caseworkers to ensure that the young people who access this programme are supported holistically, so that their emotional, cultural and social needs are met alongside their more practical concerns. Our service also focuses on developing the independence and leadership skills of young people involved in the programme and on building relationships with partners in the local community so that there is a stronger network of support and solidarity.
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We’re looking for a proactive self-starter, who, like us, believes in the power of democratic engagement for making a difference on the climate and nature crisis. As our new Policy and Engagement Officer, you'll play a pivotal role delivering our tried and tested training programme for political engagement. As the primary liaison for constituents, you'll empower them to effectively connect with elected representatives, offering tailored advice, facilitating meetings, and providing ongoing support.
As our ideal candidate, you possess a deep understanding of climate change and parliamentary developments. You’ll thrive in building relationships with diverse communities and organisations, driving our mission to represent all sectors of society. Your ability to hit the ground running and lead on projects will set you apart.
If you're passionate about driving change, fostering inclusivity, and making a tangible impact for the climate and nature crisis, we want to hear from you. Apply now and be part of a dynamic team committed to creating meaningful change.
Check our website for a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification
As Policy & Engagement Officer, you will work with the Hope for the Future team to:
- Act as constituents’ main point of contact at HFTF, working with them to effectively engage their elected representatives by supporting them through the constituent journey (including offering tailored advice, letter writing, meeting preparation and coaching, facilitation and follow-up).
- Prepare and deliver HFTF’s core training, contributing to its ongoing development.
- Develop constituent and partner-facing resources aimed at maximising political impact.
- Ensure work is aligned with our objectives and strategy to maximise efficiency and impact, linking and contributing to Hope for the Future’s central strategies and wider work as required. This includes our Councils, Faith and Outreach work.
- With the support of the Policy and Engagement Coordinator, contribute to effective objective setting in order to deliver HFTF’s strategy.
- Ensure the CRM is up to date and support monitoring, evaluation and reporting in relation to the team’s work.
- With the support of the Research and Impact Coordinator conduct research on elected representatives and other key figures in order to train and advise constituents on how to best engage with them.
- Identify and build relationships with local and regional partner organisations and communities to engage new constituents, to help ensure that we are working towards reaching and representing all sectors of society.
- Provide support to other team members where required in both organising and delivery of events and projects.
- Provide support to other team members with income generation activities where required.
- Able to travel around the UK frequently to support constituents and partner organisations, attend workshops and deliver training. For remotely based staff, occasional attendance at HFTF premises may also be required for supervision, development or team-building purposes, etc.
- Take the lead on thematic and project work as allocated by Hope for the Future, (e.g. Scotland focus, housing focus) and help to upskill the rest of the team on these topics. ● Contribute to the continued development of HFTF’s training and approach
- Support the Policy and Engagement Coordinator to identify and develop opportunities for growing the organisation's reach and impact.
- Maintain a strong working knowledge of climate change and nature loss/ degradation developments in Parliament, including changes to policy and specific MP involvement in such developments.
- Actively seek to engage with new constituents and support our work towards reaching and representing all sectors of society.
- Support the Fundraising Officer in producing case studies and information on the impact of our work for inclusion in funding bids
Please check our website for a copy of the Job Description and Person Spec. Applications close 11th April.
Please email us if you have any questions about this role or the application process.
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About us
Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.
Crisis Skylight Croydon offers IAG, 1-1 coaching and practical support to people who are experiencing homelessness in Croydon and the neighbouring boroughs. We work with several partner agencies including the Homeless Health Team, mental health services and substance misuse services to ensure that our members have access to support needed to end their homelessness for good. We have now received funding from NHS Southwest London to deliver a health advocacy service in Croydon for 12 months.
Contract: 12 months fixed term contract.
Location: Crisis Skylight Croydon, 12 Surrey St, Croydon CR0 1RG (with regular outreach into community settings)
About the role
As Health Advocacy Worker , you will provide high-quality support to people experiencing homelessness in Croydon. You will support Skylight members as well as residents of local supported and temporary accommodation to register with the appropriate health services and attend health appointments. You will regularly visit local hostels and accompany your clients to their health appointments.
You will hold sensitive conversations about health needs, reasons why someone might have struggled to access health services in the past and what concerns they may currently have. You will provide IAG, support and encouragement to help build your clients’ confidence so that they continue accessing health services independently in the future when your support comes to an end.
About you
To be successful in this role you will have a good understanding of the challenges that people who experience homelessness might face when trying to access health services. You have experience supporting people with multiple needs including mental health, physical health and substance misuse difficulties, a history of multiple exclusion and social isolation. You have worked within a relevant sector which could include homelessness, asylum seeker or health services. You are confident working independently in the community and are willing and able to travel to meet your clients and potential clients around Croydon.
You may have experience in, homelessness, mental health, physical health, health, complex needs, asylum seekers, refugees, person-centred support work, case work
We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds.
Working at Crisis
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
- Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy
- Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%
- 28 days’ annual leave
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay
- Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm
- And more! (Full list of benefits available on website)
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.
When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.
How to apply
If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below.
Closing date: Sunday 14 April 2024 23:59
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 24 and Thursday 25 April 2024 at Crisis Skylight Croydon, 12 Surrey Street, CR0 1RG
Accessibility
We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help.
Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094
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ABOUT THE ROLE
We are currently hiring a Service Manager to lead multiple services across Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC). You will be responsible for delivering the highest standards of service quality, performance, and improvements across your service through excellent leadership and embodiment of the values of the organisation. You will ensuring the full contract and regulatory compliance is followed, and support the Head of Service in the implementation and delivery of service monitoring and development. You will contribute to the strategic direction of local services.
Rota: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, flexibility required to meet service needs, based across all RBKC services under your area
ABOUT THE SERVICE
You will manage a service which spans across RBKC providing 154 units of accommodation to people experiencing homelessness and have complex needs. Commissioned by RBKC, the services range from 24 hour supported accommodation, to self contained flats with visiting support.
As the service manager, you will lead the team to deliver exemplar Trauma Informed support to our residents and participants. The current team you will directly manage:
- Deputy Manager x 3
- Activities Coordinator x 1
- Resettlement Manager x 1
The in-service leadership team support a team of frontline Support Mentors and Peer Support mentors to deliver dynamic and flexible person centred support aimed at empowering our residents to make and sustain positive change.
Benefits, including Non-Contractual Perks
- 25 days annual leave, increasing with the length of service
- Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
- Medicash includes discount gym memberships, routine optometry care, dental treatments, and physiotherapy treatments
- Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
- Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing.
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Annual Staff Awards
If you have the passion, creativity, and tenacity to make a real difference in people's lives, challenge stigma and make our communities safer, we would love to hear from you!
ABOUT YOU
We are an organisation which embraces differences and encourage our staff to bring their professional but authentic selves to work! We're looking for someone who is driven to provide high quality, effective, and person centred support to staff, colleagues, residents and participants, someone who thrives working in a team but can also work independently using their own initiative! You need to be confident in leading a motivating a team, being able to be proactive and adaptable and maintain a high morale within the service. We look for compassionate, supportive and empowering leaders who are comfortable working in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment! If this sounds like you, take a look at our full JDPS and apply now!
OVERVIEW OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Line Management and Leadership
- Provide high quality support, leadership and line management to staff, offer guidance, support, and advice to the team and support them to perform to the best of their abilities.
- Provide leadership and management throughout the full employee lifecycle.
- Hold regular one to ones and team meetings to support effective teamwork and communication. Facilitate a culture where constructive challenge is welcomed.
- Proactively embed a culture of learning, development, reflection, and evaluation in a psychologically informed environment.
Service Delivery
- Manage the overall day-to-day operational delivery of your service, working directly with your team, colleagues, residents and participants, as well as other stakeholders to provide a high-quality, holistic service which meets the needs of our residents.
- Ensure service responsibilities and requirements are carried out effectively. This includes but is not limited to; welfare checks, risk assessments, support sessions, safeguarding checks, training and development, and other responsibilities required for effective service delivery.
- Support the team to carry out their day to day duties and responsibilities, offer guidance and support as necessary.
- Work proactively to ensure the service and team meet and exceed Key Performance Indicators, and work in line with professional codes of conduct.
- Empower residents and participants to make decisions to take control over their lives, by creating an enabling environment.
- Be part of the operational on-call Rota for providing out-of-hours support across the operations directorate.
Risk Management
- Follow relevant risk assessment and management procedures, share relevant information with others as necessary.
- Ensure all case recording and information is accurately recorded in a timely manner, ensuring confidentiality and GDPR.
- Champion, and act as a point of reference for safeguarding concerns within the service(s). Ensure all staff attend relevant safeguarding and training and use knowledge to coach and advise the team.
Property and Housing Management
- Ensure the accommodation in which residents live is clean and maintained to a high standard
- Ensure all repairs and maintenance issues are correctly reported and managed through to completion.
- Ensure a provision of high quality housing management service is provided to residents.
Financial Management
- Manage the service budget and review monthly management accounts: Set budgets and ensure resources are maximised.
- Promote effective cost control mechanisms and other financial activities.
- Maintain financial management within the service.
Other
- Some of what else is included: Contract management and Internal auditing, admin, and general other duties as required.
Other responsibilities than those described above may be required to be undertaken from time to time and will be expected to be performed to as long as it is within the capability and level of the position. Please refer to the JDPS attached for more information.
KEY CRITERIA
What we are looking for:
- Understanding and/or experience of working with people of complex backgrounds, ex-offenders, mental health, substance misuse, challenging behaviours
- Experience of working with and engaging with diverse groups of people from varying backgrounds
- Previous experience in people management and development
- IT Proficiency, including Microsoft Office, and the ability to navigate and learn new case management systems and other types of organisational software.
- Ability to promote the service and provide outreach-based provision, with an ability to liaise and work effectively in partnership with stakeholders
- Understanding of Housing Management, including voids and evictions
What we would like, but not essential:
- Understanding, knowledge, and/or practical application of key legislation – Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, Mental Health, Criminal Justice, Social Care, and Housing, and Health, Safety and Environment
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
WORKING FOR US
ABOUT US
Social Interest Group (SIG) believes good care and support improve lives. Our values of ambition, empowerment, transparency, and inclusivity drive everything we do. Our mission is to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change
Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.
Our Values
Ambition – Eager to succeed and to accomplish as much as possible for our people
Empowerment – Giving staff and the people we support the tools, training, and information they need to achieve their potential
Transparency – Upfront and visible about our actions and open to scrutiny from stakeholders, service users, and staff
Inclusivity – Listening to, understanding, and including all our stakeholders to ensure we make a difference and get things right
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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