Job title: Community Neutering Officer - with line management
Salary: Up to £30,209.35 per annum plus a home workers allowance and branded company van
Location: Homebased covering Luton area
Job type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: Up to 12 months
Hours per week: 35
Closing date: 11 October 2020
Virtual interview date: 26, 27 and 30 October 2020

Please note this role is on a fixed term contract for up to 12 months, working 35 hours (five days) per week.

A branded Cats Protection van will be provided due to it being a requirement of the role. The van is an integral part of building good community relations and high visibility in the area you will be working. It’s also used for transporting cats to Centres, local vets, carrying traps, resources for community events etc. A car allowance is not an option due to the reasons mentioned above. You will need to have a full UK driving licence.

We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic individual to join our successful Neutering team on a fixed term basis as a Community Neutering Officer covering the Luton area.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2019 we helped around 191,000 cats and kittens, an average of 520 per day.

Community Neutering makes a real difference to the cats and kittens helping them to lead happier and healthier lives. Our subsidised neutering campaigns provide financial assistance to much loved pets as well as strays and ferals who are not lucky enough to have an owner to care for them. All of our projects have human behaviour change principles embedded within them and this is an important measurement of our work.

As a Community Neutering Officer, you will be involved in helping to deliver the regional neutering projects and initiatives to local communities. This will include working with community and social groups, attending regular community meetings and delivering talks and presentations. You will be recruiting volunteers and supporting them with projects in their communities whilst managing the progress of both individual areas and whole projects. The main focus is raising awareness of the importance of neutering, which is key as part of responsible pet ownership.
 
In addition, this role includes line management responsibility for two Community Neutering Assistants.

You will need to have excellent organisational skills, initiative and the ability to engage with people and communities at all levels. You will be a strong self-starter with a passion for helping cats in need with a positive attitude. You will have experience with working within communities or social enterprises and developing relationships with different types of community groups. An animal science or welfare background is also desirable but not essential. You will need a full UK driving licence.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY ONLINE button. Our application process requires you answer screening questions – including explaining your interest and suitability for the role. Unfortunately we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly.

Job title: Community Neutering Officer
Salary: Up to £28,269.18 per annum plus a home workers allowance and branded company van
Location: Homebased covering South East London
Job type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: Up to 31 December 2020
Hours per week: 35
Closing date: 07 October 2020
Virtual interview date: 26, 27 and 30 October 2020

A branded Cats Protection van will be provided due to it being a requirement of the role. The van is an integral part of building good community relations and high visibility in the area you will be working. It’s also used for transporting cats to Centres, local vets, carrying traps, resources for community events etc. A car allowance is not an option due to the reasons mentioned above. You will need to have a full UK driving licence.

We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic individual to join our successful Neutering team on a fixed term basis as a Community Neutering Officer covering South East London.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2019 we helped around 191,000 cats and kittens, an average of 520 per day.

Community Neutering makes a real difference to the cats and kittens helping them to lead happier and healthier lives. Our subsidised neutering campaigns provide financial assistance to much loved pets as well as strays and ferals who are not lucky enough to have an owner to care for them. All of our projects have human behaviour change principles embedded within them and this is an important measurement of our work.

As a Community Neutering Officer, you will be involved in helping to deliver the regional neutering projects and initiatives to local communities. This will include working with community and social groups, attending regular community meetings and delivering talks and presentations. You will be recruiting volunteers and supporting them with projects in their communities whilst managing the progress of both individual areas and whole projects. The main focus is raising awareness of the importance of neutering, which is key as part of responsible pet ownership.

You will need to have excellent organisational skills, initiative and the ability to engage with people and communities at all levels. You will be a strong self-starter with a passion for helping cats in need with a positive attitude. You will have experience with working within communities or social enterprises and developing relationships with different types of community groups. An animal science or welfare background is also desirable but not essential. You will need a full UK driving licence.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY ONLINE button. Our application process requires you answer screening questions – including explaining your interest and suitability for the role. Unfortunately we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly.

Do you want to make an impact by joining an experienced, passionate and energetic team to raise awareness of hospice care? Are you able to build relationships and networks within the community to raise vital funds to make an impact? If so we would love to hear from you.

Rennie Grove Hospice Care provides vital support and care for adults and children at the end of their life. Our greatest challenge for the future is to ensure that we can meet the growing need for our service, which has never been more important than during the Covid-19 pandemic at a time when we saw demand for our services at a record high. To continue to do this, we must continue to increase public awareness about the vital care and support the Rennie Grove nurses provide, and so raise funds to help us to keep pace with the growing need. 

As the Senior Community Fundraiser you will work 3 days a week (22.5 hours per week), Monday to Wednesday with some home working, as part of a job share. You will work closely with your job share who is a longstanding member of the community fundraising team, to deliver on our community fundraising engagement and activity plans, raising income to target. You will be building relationships with our established community of supporters as well as generating a pipeline of new support. Playing a part in the team reaching our realistic, yet ambitious, fundraising targets. You will work within a defined geographical area, reporting in to the Head of Fundraising Development, working collaboratively with the Community Fundraising team comprising of three Senior Fundraisers and one Fundraising Administrator, as well as the wider Fundraising team.

A car and driving licence will be essential for this role.

We offer development, flexible working, opportunities to volunteer and 25 days’ holiday per year plus bank holidays (pro rata).

At Rennie Grove Hospice Care, we’re all about making every moment matter for our patients and families, and you can play your part in that. We provide care and support for adults and children diagnosed with cancer and other life-limiting illness, and their families, visiting day and night. It’s important work and, to make it all happen, we need talented and passionate people.

ARE YOU READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?  Click ‘Apply Now’….

Interviews: 19 October 2020

Job title: Shop Manager
Salary: Up to £18,833.65 pa plus excellent benefits
Location: Middlesbrough
Job type: Permanent
Hours per week: 35 hours
Closing date:  04 October 2020
Interview date: 13 October 2020

Please be aware this position will include working 35 hours per week (5 days) on a rota basis to include weekends.

We are seeking an innovative Shop Manager who is looking to make their mark in a high profile store in Middlesbrough.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of adoption and homing centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2019 we helped around 191,000 cats and kittens, an average of more than 520 per day.

Each of our shops has its own charm and personality due to our dedicated volunteers and colleagues. From vintage jewellery and jigsaws to harps and handbags, whether our customers are looking for that 'must have' item or simply a 'missing piece', our team of managers ensure customers are met with great customer service. We are helping the environment whilst improving the lives of cats, one t-shirt at a time.

As a Shop Manager you will combine commercial acumen with creativity, leading a team of employees and volunteers to deliver the highest standards of customer service and presentation in order to maximise income for cat welfare. This is an exciting opportunity to manage a successful store, market and promote the store within the community and build an exceptional team that are committed to raising funds to support cats and kittens in our care.

Our successful candidate will be highly self-motivated, positive and resilient and with previous retail and people management experience. A strong communicator with excellent organisational skills, you will have the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of people and have good knowledge of the issues relating to recruiting and retaining volunteers. Experience of working to targets and KPIs within a retail environment is essential.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY ONLINE button. Our application process requires you submit a CV and answer screening questions – including explaining your interest and suitability for the role. Unfortunately we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly.

Job title: Shop Manager
Salary: Up to £18,833.65 pa plus excellent benefits
Location: Newcastle
Job type: Permanent
Hours per week: 35 hours
Closing date:  04 October 2020
Interview date: 14 October 2020

Please be aware this position will include working 35 hours per week (5 days) on a rota basis to include weekends.

We are seeking an innovative Shop Manager who is looking to make their mark in a high profile store in Newcastle.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of adoption and homing centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2019 we helped around 191,000 cats and kittens, an average of more than 520 per day.

Each of our shops has its own charm and personality due to our dedicated volunteers and colleagues. From vintage jewellery and jigsaws to harps and handbags, whether our customers are looking for that 'must have' item or simply a 'missing piece', our team of managers ensure customers are met with great customer service. We are helping the environment whilst improving the lives of cats, one t-shirt at a time.

As a Shop Manager you will combine commercial acumen with creativity, leading a team of employees and volunteers to deliver the highest standards of customer service and presentation in order to maximise income for cat welfare. This is an exciting opportunity to manage a successful store, market and promote the store within the community and build an exceptional team that are committed to raising funds to support cats and kittens in our care.

Our successful candidate will be highly self-motivated, positive and resilient and with previous retail and people management experience. A strong communicator with excellent organisational skills, you will have the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of people and have good knowledge of the issues relating to recruiting and retaining volunteers. Experience of working to targets and KPIs within a retail environment is essential.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY ONLINE button. Our application process requires you submit a CV and answer screening questions – including explaining your interest and suitability for the role. Unfortunately we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly.

This is a new role in order to deliver the Community Fundraising Strategy which forms part of the organisations ambition to substantially increase income from voluntary donations and supporters. The role is to Engage, Inspire and Collaborate with communities to deliver fundraising initiatives. To provide a high standard of face to face support to key individual supporters and fundraising groups to secure and increase levels of support.

About the Role 

This is a new role in order to deliver the Community Fundraising Strategy which forms part of the organisations ambition to substantially increase income from voluntary donations and supporters. The role is to Engage, Inspire and Collaborate with communities to deliver fundraising initiatives. To provide a high standard of face to face support to key individual supporters and fundraising groups to secure and increase levels of support. 

This role can be based in either Luton, Chelmsford or Cambridge. 

About You 

We are looking for energetic and enthusiastic individuals preferably with a fundraising or event management background. Ideally with a proven track record of growing net income through establishing, developing and nurturing volunteer fundraisers and fundraising groups including senior volunteers. We are looking for individuals motivated by fast paced and agile working environments. 

The role is based in communities and travel will be required. The role will require the ability to work evenings and weekends. 

About Us 

St John Ambulance works at the heart of communities, providing first aid, keeping people safe at events and working alongside the NHS in response to 999 calls. 

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people learn how to save a life through our training, education and youth programmes. 

Over the next decade, we have bold ambitions to help transform out-of-hospital care, having a positive impact on the people we treat and the communities we serve. 

We are a team of 1,600 employees and 18,000 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through first aid. 

You will receive: 

• Competitive salary & pension scheme 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Health and Wellbeing portal - access to financial, health and wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme 
• Discounts – you’ll have access to Blue Light and NHS Discounts as well as discounts on mobile phones, gym memberships, cinema tickets, restaurants, holidays and shopping. 

Application Review Date: 4th October 2020 

Interview Date: Week commencing 2nd November 2020 

These roles are available to all St John employees and volunteers however preference for selection will be given to those people who are currently at risk. 

We may review applications before the Application Review Date, however, if you apply after the Application Review Date, your application may not be considered.  

This is a new role in order to deliver the Community Fundraising Strategy which forms part of the organisations ambition to substantially increase income from voluntary donations and supporters. The role is to Engage, Inspire and Collaborate with communities to deliver fundraising initiatives. To provide a high standard of face to face support to key individual supporters and fundraising groups to secure and increase levels of support.

About the Role 

This is a new role in order to deliver the Community Fundraising Strategy which forms part of the organisations ambition to substantially increase income from voluntary donations and supporters. The role is to Engage, Inspire and Collaborate with communities to deliver fundraising initiatives. To provide a high standard of face to face support to key individual supporters and fundraising groups to secure and increase levels of support. 

This role can be based in either Luton, Chelmsford or Cambridge. 

About You 

We are looking for energetic and enthusiastic individuals preferably with a fundraising or event management background. Ideally with a proven track record of growing net income through establishing, developing and nurturing volunteer fundraisers and fundraising groups including senior volunteers. We are looking for individuals motivated by fast paced and agile working environments. 

The role is based in communities and travel will be required. The role will require the ability to work evenings and weekends. 

About Us 

St John Ambulance works at the heart of communities, providing first aid, keeping people safe at events and working alongside the NHS in response to 999 calls. 

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people learn how to save a life through our training, education and youth programmes. 

Over the next decade, we have bold ambitions to help transform out-of-hospital care, having a positive impact on the people we treat and the communities we serve. 

We are a team of 1,600 employees and 18,000 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through first aid. 

You will receive: 

• Competitive salary & pension scheme 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Health and Wellbeing portal - access to financial, health and wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme 
• Discounts – you’ll have access to Blue Light and NHS Discounts as well as discounts on mobile phones, gym memberships, cinema tickets, restaurants, holidays and shopping. 

Application Review Date: 4th October 2020 

Interview Date: Week commencing 2nd November 2020 

These roles are available to all St John employees and volunteers however preference for selection will be given to those people who are currently at risk. 

We may review applications before the Application Review Date, however, if you apply after the Application Review Date, your application may not be considered.  

This is a new role in order to deliver the Community Fundraising Strategy which forms part of the organisations ambition to substantially increase income from voluntary donations and supporters. The role is to Engage, Inspire and Collaborate with communities to deliver fundraising initiatives. To provide a high standard of face to face support to key individual supporters and fundraising groups to secure and increase levels of support.

About the Role 

This is a new role in order to deliver the Community Fundraising Strategy which forms part of the organisations ambition to substantially increase income from voluntary donations and supporters. The role is to Engage, Inspire and Collaborate with communities to deliver fundraising initiatives. To provide a high standard of face to face support to key individual supporters and fundraising groups to secure and increase levels of support. 

This role can be based in either Crawley, Kent or Poole.
 
About You 

We are looking for energetic and enthusiastic individuals preferably with a fundraising or event management background. Ideally with a proven track record of growing net income through establishing, developing and nurturing volunteer fundraisers and fundraising groups including senior volunteers. We are looking for individuals motivated by fast paced and agile working environments. 

The role is based in communities and travel will be required. The role will require the ability to work evenings and weekends. 

About Us 

St John Ambulance works at the heart of communities, providing first aid, keeping people safe at events and working alongside the NHS in response to 999 calls. 

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people learn how to save a life through our training, education and youth programmes. 

Over the next decade, we have bold ambitions to help transform out-of-hospital care, having a positive impact on the people we treat and the communities we serve. 

We are a team of 1,600 employees and 18,000 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through first aid. 

You will receive: 

• Competitive salary & pension scheme 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Health and Wellbeing portal - access to financial, health and wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme 
• Discounts – you’ll have access to Blue Light and NHS Discounts as well as discounts on mobile phones, gym memberships, cinema tickets, restaurants, holidays and shopping. 

Application Review Date: 4th October 2020 

Interview Date: Week commencing 2nd November 2020 

These roles are available to all St John employees and volunteers however preference for selection will be given to those people who are currently at risk. 

We may review applications before the Application Review Date, however, if you apply after the Application Review Date, your application may not be considered.  

This is a new role in order to deliver the Community Fundraising Strategy which forms part of the organisations ambition to substantially increase income from voluntary donations and supporters. The role is to Engage, Inspire and Collaborate with communities to deliver fundraising initiatives. To provide a high standard of face to face support to key individual supporters and fundraising groups to secure and increase levels of support.

About the Role 

This is a new role in order to deliver the Community Fundraising Strategy which forms part of the organisations ambition to substantially increase income from voluntary donations and supporters. The role is to Engage, Inspire and Collaborate with communities to deliver fundraising initiatives. To provide a high standard of face to face support to key individual supporters and fundraising groups to secure and increase levels of support. 

This role can be based in either Birmingham, Bedminster or Exeter.
 
About You 

We are looking for energetic and enthusiastic individuals preferably with a fundraising or event management background. Ideally with a proven track record of growing net income through establishing, developing and nurturing volunteer fundraisers and fundraising groups including senior volunteers. We are looking for individuals motivated by fast paced and agile working environments. 

The role is based in communities and travel will be required. The role will require the ability to work evenings and weekends. 

About Us 

St John Ambulance works at the heart of communities, providing first aid, keeping people safe at events and working alongside the NHS in response to 999 calls. 

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people learn how to save a life through our training, education and youth programmes. 

Over the next decade, we have bold ambitions to help transform out-of-hospital care, having a positive impact on the people we treat and the communities we serve. 

We are a team of 1,600 employees and 18,000 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through first aid. 

You will receive: 

• Competitive salary & pension scheme 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Health and Wellbeing portal - access to financial, health and wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme 
• Discounts – you’ll have access to Blue Light and NHS Discounts as well as discounts on mobile phones, gym memberships, cinema tickets, restaurants, holidays and shopping. 

Application Review Date: 4th October

Interview Date: Week commencing 2nd November

These roles are available to all St John employees and volunteers however preference for selection will be given to those people who are currently at risk. 

We may review applications before the Application Review Date, however, if you apply after the Application Review Date, your application may not be considered.  

This is a new role in order to deliver the Community Fundraising Strategy which forms part of the organisations ambition to substantially increase income from voluntary donations and supporters. The role is to Engage, Inspire and Collaborate with communities to deliver fundraising initiatives. To provide a high standard of face to face support to key individual supporters and fundraising groups to secure and increase levels of support.

About the Role 

This is a new role in order to deliver the Community Fundraising Strategy which forms part of the organisations ambition to substantially increase income from voluntary donations and supporters. The role is to Engage, Inspire and Collaborate with communities to deliver fundraising initiatives. To provide a high standard of face to face support to key individual supporters and fundraising groups to secure and increase levels of support. 

This role can be based in either Birmingham, Bedminster or Exeter.
 
About You 

We are looking for energetic and enthusiastic individuals preferably with a fundraising or event management background. Ideally with a proven track record of growing net income through establishing, developing and nurturing volunteer fundraisers and fundraising groups including senior volunteers. We are looking for individuals motivated by fast paced and agile working environments. 

The role is based in communities and travel will be required. The role will require the ability to work evenings and weekends. 

About Us 

St John Ambulance works at the heart of communities, providing first aid, keeping people safe at events and working alongside the NHS in response to 999 calls. 

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people learn how to save a life through our training, education and youth programmes. 

Over the next decade, we have bold ambitions to help transform out-of-hospital care, having a positive impact on the people we treat and the communities we serve. 

We are a team of 1,600 employees and 18,000 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through first aid. 

You will receive: 

• Competitive salary & pension scheme 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Health and Wellbeing portal - access to financial, health and wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme 
• Discounts – you’ll have access to Blue Light and NHS Discounts as well as discounts on mobile phones, gym memberships, cinema tickets, restaurants, holidays and shopping. 

Application Review Date: 4th October

Interview Date: Week commencing 2nd November

These roles are available to all St John employees and volunteers however preference for selection will be given to those people who are currently at risk. 

We may review applications before the Application Review Date, however, if you apply after the Application Review Date, your application may not be considered.  

This is a new role in order to deliver the Community Fundraising Strategy which forms part of the organisations ambition to substantially increase income from voluntary donations and supporters. The role is to Engage, Inspire and Collaborate with communities to deliver fundraising initiatives. To provide a high standard of face to face support to key individual supporters and fundraising groups to secure and increase levels of support.

About the Role 

This is a new role in order to deliver the Community Fundraising Strategy which forms part of the organisations ambition to substantially increase income from voluntary donations and supporters. The role is to Engage, Inspire and Collaborate with communities to deliver fundraising initiatives. To provide a high standard of face to face support to key individual supporters and fundraising groups to secure and increase levels of support. 

This role can be based in either Crawley, Kent or Poole.
 
About You 

We are looking for energetic and enthusiastic individuals preferably with a fundraising or event management background. Ideally with a proven track record of growing net income through establishing, developing and nurturing volunteer fundraisers and fundraising groups including senior volunteers. We are looking for individuals motivated by fast paced and agile working environments. 

The role is based in communities and travel will be required. The role will require the ability to work evenings and weekends. 

About Us 

St John Ambulance works at the heart of communities, providing first aid, keeping people safe at events and working alongside the NHS in response to 999 calls. 

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people learn how to save a life through our training, education and youth programmes. 

Over the next decade, we have bold ambitions to help transform out-of-hospital care, having a positive impact on the people we treat and the communities we serve. 

We are a team of 1,600 employees and 18,000 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through first aid. 

You will receive: 

• Competitive salary & pension scheme 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Health and Wellbeing portal - access to financial, health and wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme 
• Discounts – you’ll have access to Blue Light and NHS Discounts as well as discounts on mobile phones, gym memberships, cinema tickets, restaurants, holidays and shopping. 

Application Review Date: 4th October 2020 

Interview Date: Week commencing 2nd November 2020 

These roles are available to all St John employees and volunteers however preference for selection will be given to those people who are currently at risk. 

We may review applications before the Application Review Date, however, if you apply after the Application Review Date, your application may not be considered.  

Bexley Mencap is a small and dynamic local charity focused exclusively on supporting people with learning disability and their families.  Our vision is that people with a learning disability are respected, valued and empowered to live life to the full.

We provide support and opportunities to people with learning disabilities and the people that care about them.  We work to raise awareness, break down barriers and promote understanding within the community.

Whilst the people we support are facing significant challenges due to the Covid-19 pandemic, this is an exciting time to join our organisation.  We have a range of new opportunities and are actively expanding and developing the support and services that we provide. 

About the role

As the Community Support Manager, you’ll lead a team to support adults with learning disabilities to live life to the full.  You’ll do everything to make sure that we provide high-quality person-centred support to help every individual achieve the outcomes that are important to them.  The role will involve working directly with service users and their families to identify the things that are most important to them then matching them with a support worker who can help them achieve their aims.  

You will develop and review the policies and processes for the service, manage a team of support workers and review the service to ensure that it is always delivering the highest standard of care and support.  This will include regular finance audits, updating the support plans, risk assessments and completing person centred plans. The ability to plan and prioritise your workload is essential.  This is a varied role and you’ll need to be flexible to make sure that the support that we offer is personalised to the individuals that access our services.  This is 21 hour per week, fixed term post to March 2021.

About You

We are seeking a candidate with experience in leading a support service, ideally with people with disabilities.  You will hold a minimum NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care, but ideally Level 5, and be experienced in leading a team.   Our ideal candidate has an enthusiastic attitude and person-centred approach as well as experience in developing and growing services.  We do ask that all our staff live our organisation’s values and demonstrate them in their day to day work. 

You will need to be caring, patient and have excellent communication skills.  You’ll need good IT skills to be able to complete online records and be able to drive with use of a car.  What matters most is that you are passionate about making sure that people with a learning disability live the life that they want to lead and providing a range of opportunities that members want and value.

What we offer

We offer full training to our team and ongoing support.  We offer a range of benefits including discounts at local shops and restaurants, as well as options to purchase health plans at discounted rates.  We also offer 22 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (Holidays pro-rata for this position).

What we're looking for

Our work is underpinned by our values and you will be expected to demonstrate these in your daily work:

Nurturing:You work in a person-centred way supporting every individual to reach their full potential.  You empower people to take risks and develop their skills

Approachable:You can communicate with a range of people with differing abilities and maintain a welcoming and friendly atmosphere for the people you support and their families.

Inclusive:You involve people you support in all aspects of services.  You are able to communicate effectively with people with a learning disability and adapt your approach where need.

Passionate:You are dedicated to improving the lives of the people that we support.  You will professionally challenge where necessary whilst maintain effective working relationships.

Respectful:  You treat everybody with compassion, dignity and respect ensuring privacy and confidentiality for the people we support.

You will also be able to demonstrate or tell us about the following areas in your application and at interview:

Personal Characteristics

• Have a passion for supporting people with learning disabilities
• Caring and considerate
• Calm under pressure
• Organised
• Uses initiative and creativity to make decisions
• Always looking for ways to improve service
• Committed to inclusion of people with learning disabilities in all aspects of community life

Knowledge and Behaviours

• Demonstrate good understanding of the support needs of people with learning disabilities and the issues they may face
• Able to develop rapport with people with learning disabilities and their families
• Able to maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries
• Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of people with learning disabilities
• Experience of developing and managing a service
• Good level of English to enable you to fulfil your role
• Confident to work without direct supervision

Skills and Experience

• Minimum Level 3 Social Care qualification or equivalent
• Experience of working with people with learning disabilities
• Experience of leading a team
• Good IT, literacy and numerical skills
• Holds a valid, clean driving license and owns car

Job title: Community Neutering Officer
Salary: Up to £28,269.18 per annum plus a home workers allowance and branded company van
Location: Homebased covering Northern Ireland
Job type: Permanent
Hours per week: 35
Closing date: 30 September 2020
Interview date: 12 and 15 October 2020

We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic individual to join our successful Neutering team as a Community Neutering Officer covering Northern Ireland.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2019 we helped around 191,000 cats and kittens, an average of 520 per day.

Community Neutering makes a real difference to the cats and kittens helping them to lead happier and healthier lives. Our subsidised neutering campaigns provide financial assistance to much loved pets as well as strays and ferals who are not lucky enough to have an owner to care for them. All of our projects have human behaviour change principles embedded within them and this is an important measurement of our work.

As a Community Neutering Officer, you will be involved in helping to deliver the regional neutering projects and initiatives to local communities. This will include working with community and social groups, attending regular community meetings and delivering talks and presentations. You will be recruiting volunteers and supporting them with projects in their communities whilst managing the progress of both individual areas and whole projects. The main focus is raising awareness of the importance of neutering, which is key as part of responsible pet ownership.

You will need to have excellent organisational skills, initiative and the ability to engage with people and communities at all levels. You will be a strong self-starter with a passion for helping cats in need with a positive attitude. You will have experience with working within communities or social enterprises and developing relationships with different types of community groups. An animal science or welfare background is also desirable but not essential. You will need a full UK driving licence.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY ONLINE button. Our application process requires you answer screening questions – including explaining your interest and suitability for the role. Unfortunately we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly.

Children 1st work to give every child in Scotland a safe and secure childhood.  We achieve this by providing direct services to vulnerable children and their families across Scotland.

“A child without a childhood is like a rainbow without colour”

John McGurk, Children 1st Supporter

Join our team and put the colour back into the childhood of children in Scotland.

We are reinventing Community Fundraising at Children 1st and we need an excellent Senior Community Fundraiser to join our team.  Do you want to be part of this exciting new chapter of relationship based fundraising practice?  If yes, we want to hear from you!  This is a new role and we have big ideas and projects, but we are also looking for someone to bring their own influence and inspiration to the post.

We need someone who is focused, driven, shares our vision and is able to deliver innovation and creativity to their work.  Being an excellent communicator on all platforms is vital.  Our values are important to us and we need someone who can communicate this to our supporters. 

In return you will be offered a competitive salary, 40 days annual leave inclusive of 9 days public holidays, a contributory pension scheme and generous maternity/adoption and paternity leave benefits.

This is a permanent, full-time, home-based role of 35 hours per week. Based flexibly in the central belt (preferable east coast to complement our team).  The role will require frequent travel across Scotland.