There are currently over 850,000 people living with dementia in the UK, and this is expected to increase to 1.1 million by 2021, and 2 million by 2050.

Dementia UK provides specialist dementia support for families through our Admiral Nurse services. When things get challenging or difficult for people with dementia and their families, Admiral Nurses work alongside them, giving the one-to-one support, expert guidance and practical solutions people need. The unique dementia expertise and experience an Admiral Nurse brings is a lifeline - it helps everyone in the family to live more positively with dementia in the present, and to face the challenges of tomorrow with more confidence and less fear.

Our Admiral Nurses work with families across the country, face-to-face, in the community, in hospitals, care homes, hospices and other care providers. Admiral Nurses are reaching more families than ever before – but there’s a long way to go until everyone who needs this support can receive it. For those we can’t yet reach in person, the Admiral Nurse Dementia Helpline provides support at the end of the phone and on email seven days a week.

It's a really significant time for Community and Events Fundraising at the organisation as we are a key part of a rapidly growing charity, raising a significant portion of the overall income. We offer a supportive environment across the team and organisation, and plenty of opportunity for development and training. This role is a good opportunity for someone motivated and enthusiastic who wants to join a growing charity and start or develop their career in Community Fundraising.

For further information please see attached job description.

Please note only applications including a CV and covering letter will be considered.

Interviews: Friday 13th March

Are you organised, outgoing, and have a ‘can do’ attitude?

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Social Prescribing team working with older people and adults with complex needs. The service offers short-term intensive support with the aim of reducing hospital readmissions and improving health and wellbeing. As a Volunteer Coordinator, you will recruit, train and manage local volunteers to work directly with clients in their homes or the community.

You will work alongside Social Prescribing colleagues to co-produce support plans, identify the role of the volunteer and match individual volunteers with appropriate attributes. Volunteers will support clients to retain their independence, re-engage in social activities, meet new friends or perhaps try something new.

You will have opportunities to plan, organise and deliver volunteer recruitment campaigns, attending events and using social and other media platforms to develop wider networks. You will ensure volunteers receive appropriate training and supervision, and stay in regular communication to make sure they feel supported and fulfilled in their role. 

In this role, you will ensure that volunteers understand how to respond to challenging and complex situations with a sensitive and measured response, ensuring that safeguarding and lone working measures are followed. You will maintain up-to-date records using our bespoke database.

The service is currently delivered across Kent and Medway. The post holder will be based in North Kent and must be able to travel to other areas, so a car driver is essential.

Help people reach their full potential.

Are you confident, approachable, self-motivated and have a flexible attitude?

Then join our team supporting Young Carers, aged 5-24 years, who have caring responsibilities for someone in their family due to disability, long-term illness, mental health, or drug or alcohol misuse.

You will be responsible for delivering the service across Dartford and Southwark so having your own car is essential. You will manage an existing caseload and new referrals, meeting will meet with families and Young Carers to complete statutory assessments, and providing short-term interventions that support Young Carers to improve their resilience, educational chances and wellbeing. This might be signposting to local services, action planning, one-to-one support, or our workshop programme.

Working closely with schools and Childrens Services, you will make referrals to a range of professionals and community services, ensuring whole family needs are met and thereby reducing the impact of caring on the Young Carer.

As a CYP Coordinator, you will plan and deliver workshop sessions and respite activities, providing opportunities for Young Carers to spend time with their peers and recognise that they are not alone.

You can make the difference and give a Young Carer their childhood back.  

Imago (formerly Voluntary Action within Kent) is a long established, well respected and effective charity working across Kent, London, Medway and East Sussex to deliver a range of services to individuals, voluntary and community organisations, the public and private sector.

Our mission is to promote, develop and facilitate social action, support independence and empower communities. User and volunteer engagement, leadership and involvement in decision making are core principles.

We deliver a wide range of services in partnership with funders, public sector commissioners and private sector sponsors to children and young people, older people, carers, and volunteers.

Underpinning our work is a commitment to excellence, evidencing impact and safeguarding vulnerable people.

Imago offers a competitive remuneration package consisting of salary, contributory pension, healthcare benefits and 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.

Are you passionate about children reaching their full potential?

Are you confident, self-motivated, flexible, and have a ‘can do’ attitude?

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established team delivering Young Carer services. Imago is a leading charity providing support and opportunities to people across the South East. You will be responsible for a dedicated area, and following training, will manage an existing caseload, new referrals and deliver a programme of monthly themed workshops. In this role, you will assess Young Carers in schools and meet with families in their own homes.

Using the Young Carer service toolkit, you will provide short-term interventions that support Young Carers to improve their resilience, educational chances and wellbeing. This might be signposting to local services, action planning, one-to-one support, or our 12-month workshop programme.

You will build trusted relationships to make referrals to a range of professionals, including health and social care, ensuring whole family needs are met and reducing the impact of caring on the young person. You will respond to challenging and complex situations with a measured response, in line with Imago Safeguarding and Lone Working Policies.

A key aspect of this role is to raise awareness and identify hidden Young Carers. You will have the opportunity to work with schools to train staff and develop a support programme for students, as well as developing wider networks. 
You can make the difference and give a Young Carer their childhood back.

Please either submit your CV with a short covering note outlining your CURRENT SALARY.

Post is subject to references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check

Imago recognises that many people in our society experience discrimination or lack of opportunity for reasons that are not fair. These include: race, religion, creed, colour, national and ethnic origin, political beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability (including mental illness), HIV status, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity status, responsibility for dependants, appearance,  geographical area, social class, income level or criminal record.

Imago aims to create a culture that respects and values each other’s differences. Imago sees these differences as an asset to our work as they improve our ability to meet the needs of the organisations and people we serve. We proactively seek to increase opportunities for inclusion, and celebrate diversity across our organisation and within the communities we serve.

This is a part time role of 3 days a week

London Mining Network works with communities harmed by London-linked companies. We work at the interface of mining, climate change and a just transition from fossil fuels. Our communications and media work plays a vital role in supporting these communities, increasing pressure on mining companies to clean up their act, and in raising awareness among the general public in the UK and beyond.

If you have the skills and experience as indicated in the person specification, and a passion for working in solidarity with mining-affected communities, then we’d love to hear from you.

To apply

Please apply online or to contact(at)londonminingnetwork(dot)org with your CV, contact details of two referees, and a covering letter explaining how you meet the person specification, giving examples of your experience, and why you would like to work for London Mining Network.

We particularly encourage people from minority ethnic and refugee backgrounds and people with disabilities to apply. Please contact us if you have questions regarding accessibility or about other aspects of the job advert, the interview or the role, prior to the closing date. Do let us know if you have accessibility requirements that affect your application for the job or the interview.

Unfortunately we can only employ people who are eligible to work in the UK.

Your application must reach us by 5pm BST on Tuesday 3 March. Interviews will be held at the London Mining Network office in north London on Tuesday 10 March.

Job description

Role purpose:

Planning, coordinating and delivering communications to key groups, such as LMN’s network, supporters, and members of the public. The post holder will write, edit, co-ordinate and publish content across various channels, including the website, social media, and print and online materials. They will also plan and implement communications and campaigns to raise awareness or funds, while progressively improving organisational understanding of what works for different audiences.

Key responsibilities

Press

* Writing press releases related to visits, events and reports with which LMN is involved.
* Establishing and building on existing media relationships.
* Fielding inquiries from stakeholders including journalists, politicians and service users.

Digital

* Creating posts and basic visual social media content for social media platforms.
* Producing live social media content from LMN events and demonstrations.
* Developing and regularly updating content for the website.
* Managing social media accounts

Communications 

* Implementing a media strategy, with the aims of increasing the visibility of frontline community voices and concerns, widening interest in issues relevant to LMN and our partners, and applying public pressure to London-listed companies and stakeholders.
* Developing media/social media strategies for overseas visits and public events.
* Coordinating media activities during visits, including joint media work with other organisations.
* Conducting media monitoring, logging and reporting on media and social media metrics.
* Commissioning and liaising with freelancers and contractors relevant to communications work (web designers, graphic designers, filmmakers, photographers, researchers).
* Maintaining archives of media mentions, photos and videos, and maintaining press contacts list.

Branding

* Developing a uniform style across LMN materials.
* Helping maintain and build LMN’s reputation nationally and internationally.
* Planning/creating multimedia communications materials.

Publications

* Leading on writing and production of key publications, including LMN’s Annual Review.
* Writing regular email newsletters to promote publications, programme activities, events and other key information.

Organisational

* Contributing to and editing organisational documents such as funding proposals, governance reports and policies.
* Note-taking and facilitating meetings.
* Updating and liaising with LMN’s trustees on communications work via email and quarterly meetings.
* Organising and co-organising LMN events.
* Supervising and working with communications and outreach volunteers.
* Identifying issues that could potentially damage the organisation’s reputation and recommend actions to mitigate this risk.

Finances

* Working with finance officer to prepare and monitor communications budget

Person specification

The experience, knowledge and skills that we are looking for can have been gained in a paid or voluntary capacity.

Essential 

– Experience of media work (building relationships with journalists; pitching stories to editors; briefing and liaising with producers, photographers, reporters, etc).
– Social media skills (live posting from events; scheduling posts; conveying key messages succinctly; post promotion).
– Experience of using CMS, including uploading and basic web maintenance.
– Communication skills, including the ability to write, copy-edit and proofread using clear, simple and powerful language.
– Experience of solidarity work (e.g. campaigning, activism, advocacy frontline or behind the scenes in the UK or abroad).
– Experience of managing or liaising with volunteers and contract workers, e.g. designers, filmmakers.
– Ability to work as part of a team, within LMN and across organisations.
– Ability to manage your own workload, work unsupervised and use your initiative.
– Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.
– Ability to work in a non-hierarchical structure.
– Sympathy for our aims and mission, and agreement with our values, including equality and diversity (See below for details).
– Ability to learn and grasp the issues around extractivism.

Desirable 

– Experience of overseas work with local communities.
– Prior knowledge of mining-related issues.
– Understanding of the financing of the mining industry.
– Experience of fundraising or online fundraising.
– Language skills, particularly Spanish or Portuguese.
– InDesign or PhotoShop skills.
– Photography and filmmaking skills.

About LMN

Vision

A just future based on a lower demand for mining and on respect for human rights and ecological justice (including the rights of nature) where mining does take place.

Mission

We undertake research and action for human rights and environmental justice in partnership with communities resisting, or affected by, the operations of London-based or London-financed mining companies around the world. We aim to tackle impunity and hold the mining industry to account, end unethical corporate practice, and to create an alternative narrative which respects the diverse cultures and cosmologies of the people with whom we work.

Values

Frontline voices: Our work is led by the needs and concerns of the people affected by or potentially affected by the activities of mining companies. We work to strengthen their capacity to amplify their voices and to place their needs and concerns centre stage.

Solidarity: We are committed to facilitating the development and strengthening of networks of solidarity with and between people whose land, cultures, livelihoods, health and wellbeing, workplace and other rights are threatened by the activities of mining companies.

Collaboration and teamwork: We work collaboratively as part of a formal network and also as part of several dynamic and changing informal networks of NGOs, community organisations, voluntary groups, concerned individuals, and others.

Environmental Stewardship and Just Transition: We understand that we are part of nature and that we must live within the ecological limits of our planet. We seek to promote a just transition to a sustainable and fair post-extractivist society that ensures that future generations will benefit, not suffer, from the practices of our generation.

Personal and planet: We encourage everyone involved with LMN to consider their well-being and support each other, and to consider the well-being of the planet and others with whom we share it.

Respectful: We value the opinions, expertise and diversity that people bring to LMN, and treat each other with respect, dignity and common courtesy regardless of background, culture, lifestyle or position.

Empowerment: We encourage everyone involved with LMN, whether they be workers, consultants, volunteers, supporters or representatives of communities with whom we are working, to share ideas, gain skills and knowledge and to involve themselves in our decision-making processes and to feel they are part of making change happen.

Honesty and transparency: We are accountable at all levels of our work, to ensure that we are effective in our actions and open in our communications with others. We regularly evaluate our activities and welcome dialogue and constructive criticism.

With these values, we  have supported communities to say ‘no’ to mining projects and hold companies accountable, and we coordinate a network of mining justice organisations, playing an integral role in extractives campaigning.

LMN believes that the people  who should have the  decisive voice with regard  to mining projects are the people  most directly impacted by them – yet  their voices are often ignored. One of our most  important tasks, therefore, is to ensure that the  voices of communities resisting mining, communities seeking  justice from companies for the consequences of existing projects,  communities developing alternatives to mining, and mining workers in dispute  with companies, are heard by the boards, shareholders, investors and insurers of the companies and by members of the public in Britain.

We seek to promote and share communities’ ways of understanding the world and support their development models.

As part of our plan for continued growth we are recruiting an experienced co-ordinator to establish and lead a specialist Dementia support service for people living with Dementia in the London Borough of Hillingdon.

The aim of the service is to support people living with dementia to engage in social activities of their choice to reduce isolation.  Also to help people with dementia access support to ensure they remain safe within their own homes and the community.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Liaising and working with a wide range of other health and social care professionals and agencies to promote awareness of the service

• Recruiting, training, supporting and leading a team of volunteers, ensuring that the delivery of services meets the required standards and targets.

• Monitoring the ongoing support being provided, the welfare of both volunteers and service-users and evaluating the service against agreed outcomes.

The ability to travel and navigate independently and to work efficiently without direct supervision is required. The successful candidate will have a good understanding of how to support and work with people living with dementia and their carers, family and circles of support.

JOB TITLE: Regional Volunteer & Fundraising Coordinator (East of England)

LOCATION: Home based – East of England- Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex and Cambridgeshire

SALARY BAND: £21,000 - £24,000 Dependent on experience 

JOB TYPE: 12 month contract initially, with expectation of renewal

HOURS: Full-Time with some evenings and weekends (Time Off in lieu given)

 

Medical Detection Dogs trains dogs to save lives.

We train specialist dogs to detect the odour of human disease, providing life-saving alert assistance dogs to people with complex health problems across the UK and collaborating with other researchers, NHS Trusts and Universities internationally to advance the early diagnosis of disease.

We have an exciting new opportunity to join this small but fast-growing charity that is a world leader in its specialist innovative field.

 

 

 

THE JOB

We are a small charity that punches above its weight.  We receive no statutory funding and rely on the generosity of our many volunteers and supporters who raise awareness of our work and much needed funds. 

The main purpose of this role will be to build and develop local volunteer groups in your region with the aim of increasing both awareness of the charity’s life-saving work and local fundraising.

Your role will be to support, develop and enthuse volunteers and fundraising groups to increase our supporter base and ensure fundraising activity is as effective as possible to achieve maximum income in your region.

We are looking for someone committed, passionate and full of ideas about how to engage with the many different communities and groups who support our work, and to reach new audiences so that our supporter network continues to grow to meet our ambitions.

 

 

Reports to: Regional Coordinator Supervisor who reports to the Volunteer Manager

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

· Develop our community engagement to increase awareness of the charity, the number of volunteers and income in your region

· Embed a volunteer led fundraising approach in your region to increase volunteer support and net income

· Ensure that the volunteering needs of the region are analysed, understood and met through engagement with colleagues

· Regularly review and refine the strategy for meeting that need

 

 

Recrutiment, Retention and Engagement of Volunteers

 

· Engage with established volunteer support groups as well as local communities, groups, societies and businesses in the region building new relationships and strengthening existing ones to raise awareness of MDD with the objective of increasing the number of active volunteers and growing our supporter base

· Create and promote a range of suitable volunteering opportunities to include volunteers from all walks of life

· Work with corporate supporters in the region to encourage employee supported volunteering

· Ensure that all MDD volunteers in the region are properly supported and managed so that they find fulfillment in their role and the needs of the charity are met

· Provide opportunities for volunteers in the region to give feedback and follow up as required

· Deliver induction and training to volunteers in the region

· Work with colleagues across the charity to ensure that volunteers have the resources they need to complete their role

 

Income Generation and Events

 

· Manage the relationship with established volunteer support groups in the region, giving them advice and guidance on community fundraising activities and events including the preparation of information that will inspire them to raise awareness and increase fundraising in line with targets

· Monitor and evaluate community events to ensure our limited resources are used to the best effect and that income is maximised

· Work with the Marketing Manager to use local media, the charity website and social media to promote community events and acknowledge specific fundraising achievements

· Provide a consistently high level of support, advice and encouragement to groups and individuals who want to raise funds in aid of MDD

· Assist the Fundraising Manager to maximise income from corporate charity of the year partnerships, supporting them in the local community

 

 

 

 

Marketing

 

· Maximise the sale of merchandise products through community events, ensuring that merchandise and promotional material is distributed to volunteers and accounted for

· Collection pots – work with the regional groups to manage all national supermarket and shopping centre collection pot records including ensuring all licenses are organised (if applicable) and ensure that the collection pots are distributed and collected as necessary

· Update the Harlequin CRM database as required to ensure all information on our supporters and their activities on our behalf is as accurate and up to date as possible.

Other tasks or ad hoc duties agreed with your line manager required to ensure the successful running of the charity

 

PERSON SPECIFICATION

EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL

· Experience in a similar role with a national charity where you have a proven track record of raising funds

· Experience of recruiting and managing volunteers

DESIRABLE

· Familiarity with social media

· Experience of giving presentations

· Familiarity with CRM Systems

SKILLS

· Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with a diverse range of people

· Excellent communication skills, both written and oral

· Confident presentation skills

· The ability to deal with information in a confident manner and respond with sensitivity

· Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and manage a variety of tasks

· Good IT skills across a range of MS Office applications

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Inspiring, with a creative streak that helps you to bring ideas and motivate people

• A positive attitude and ability to use initiative and work effectively and efficiently without supervision

• Attention to detail

• Interested and passionate about the work of the charity

• Prepared to work longer days, evenings and weekends on occasion

• Comfortable working in vicinity of dogs

Values & Behaviours

 

Working at Medical Detection Dogs will be a richly rewarding experience. Our Values & Behaviours encapsulate who we are, what we stand for and what it will feel like to be part of our team:

1. We treat each other with respect and courtesy

2. We act professionally at all times

3. We accept responsibility for our own performance and behaviour

4. We are honest and open in our dealings with each other

5. We are inclusive and open minded

6. We provide a safe space for challenging opinion, behaviour and decisions

7. We give credit when and to whom it is due

8. We support one another in achieving our goals

And of course, we advocate for Medical Detection Dogs whenever we get the chance and we pride ourselves on our role as ambassadors.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

the successful candidate will also be expected to:

- Hold a full UK Driving Licence

- Provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the UK.

- Undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

- Work some evenings and weekends for which time off in lieu will be given

- Initial training and induction will be carried out at Great Horwood.  Accommodation and travelling expenses will be paid

It is anticipated that initial interviews will be via video link and if successful a further interview will be held at Great Horwood w/c 23 March 2020.

 

TO APPLY: Please send your CV with covering letter 

CLOSING DATE 04 MARCH 2020

 

Early application is advised as we reserve the right to end the process early subject to the number of applications received.

 

 

 

About FareShare

FareShare now operates 21 Regional Centres around the UK. The majority of these are run by local charitable organisations we call our Delivery Partners. This enables us to be a UK-wide organisation yet also think and behave with local concerns at the heart of our actions. We support 10,943 local charities and groups – our Community Food Members and Associates. Over the past year 19,519 tonnes of food were redistributed by FareShare Regional Centres and FareShare Go nationwide, our charity network serves 924,000 people every week. In 2018 our impact was felt in at least 1,960 towns, cities and villages, helping UK charities and community groups avoid costs of more than £33m and delivering over £70m value to the UK taxpayer.

About FareShare Go

FareShare and the Irish social enterprise FoodCloud have been working together since 2016 in a partnership designed to help UK retailers address the issue of edible surplus food they may have within their stores. This innovative partnership, known as FareShare Go, brings together a technology platform and FareShare’s knowledge of the UK charity food redistribution market.  Using this App we are connecting charities with edible surplus foods. Initially this scheme has been working with Tesco, with a view to roll this service out to all retailers across the UK & Ireland in the longer term. 

Since launching the scheme last year we have already connected over 7,500 charities with over 2,700 stores.

FareShare is looking for exceptional individuals, with the range of skills that will play a vital role in contributing to the success of this innovative programme.  As part of the FareShare Go team you will work with a range of inspiring individuals who care passionately about our mission, and the communities we serve.

FareShare’s Strategy & Vision

Vision: We have the vision of a UK where "No good food goes to waste".
 
Mission: To use surplus, fit for consumption, food to feed those who are vulnerable in the UK by supporting front line charitable organisations that tackle the cause and not just the symptoms of food poverty.

Our Purpose: We are doers. We are a community. We change lives.

Our Values: Passion for our cause and the challenge that lies ahead

Ambition to go the extra mile and drive the change that must happen

Respect for ourselves, each other, our volunteers, our partners and

our beneficiaries

Collaboration it's only by working with others that we can be stronger

Focus on providing the best service possible so that we deliver and

achieve the most for our clients/customers.

The Role

As Community Coordinator, your role will focus on the growth and sustainability of the FareShare Go programme; through maximising relationships and adding value to create the best experience for our charity community. The successful candidate will be an exceptional communicator, with an approachable nature who will play a vital role in developing and maintaining charity and retailer relationships, plus raising awareness of FareShare Go across your local area.

The Community Coordinator will work across their designated area, with the following key outcomes

● Charity Welcoming and Engagement:  You will carry out Welcome Visits to new charities and be responsible for ensuring that coverage KPIs are reached and maintained for both new and existing retailers.  Using your analysis of charity needs, plus your knowledge of retailer and store profiles, you will use these visits to maximise the offer to charities, ensuring the service meets their requirements.  

● Community Capacity Building:  As part of the Welcome Visit and building relationships with charities, you will seek opportunities to enable and empower charities to increase their capacity and ability to take more food, more often, to ultimately increase the redistribution of surplus food to those in need.

● Sustainability and Compliance: You will work with your Regional Manager and team to identify stores where re-engagement activities are needed to improve charity coverage and charity compliance.  Liaising with the Central Team, you will work to maximise the amount of food collected by charities with lower levels of compliance, providing face to face interventions as necessary.  You will also be responsible for undertaking annual food safety checks within the agreed timeframe. 

● Retailer Engagement: You will play a key role in maintaining strong retailer relationships across your region. You will take an active role in any meet and greets with retailers, where required. Plus you will be responsible for maintaining regular contact with the relevant retail stakeholders in your region, sensitively dealing with any issues in a professional manner, as and when they arise.

● FareShare Network Engagement: We aim to become ‘one FareShare’. These roles are an integral part of our FareShare network and you will partner closely with the Regional Centre(s) in your areas. You will work on joint initiatives which improve and grow the FareShare community, ensuring that charities have access to the FareShare service which best meet their needs.

● Community Engagement: You will work with your regional team to ensure that we are continuing to build and grow the FareShare community.  You will take an active role in leading community events and networking activities, relying on the Central Team to support you in the organisation of these events.

Person Specification

Essential

● Have exceptional relationship building skills with a range of stakeholders

● Be a strong communicator who is able to engage with a variety of audiences.

● Be confident and assertive in handling difficult situations, whilst demonstrating calmness and professionalism

● Demonstrate strong problem solving skills

● Self-manage your own performance and workload.

● Have initiative and innovative thinking, in order to shape new/different ways of working

● Be organised, with a proven track record of achieving quality results.

● Have a proven ability to create links across teams to share best practices.

● Have strong IT skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office

● Be flexible about your working arrangements as the role may involve high levels of travel to other areas of the UK.

● Have a valid driver’s licence for the UK, access to your own car and undertake extensive travel across your region.

Desirable Criteria

● Level 2/3 Food Safety training is desirable, but training will be provided.

● Have previous experience working with constituent relationship management (CRM) software. Experience using Salesforce is advantageous.

● Some experience in data analysis and project planning is advantageous

● Be degree educated or have a strong career history doing similar roles in any sector.

● Have some experience of training and managing others

Field based*
The expectations for the ‘field based roles’ are = 3 - 4 days working with your teams/retailers/regional centres/CFAs, either at customer or company sites within your region. With 1 - 2 days working from home.

Applicants must be able to drive and have access to a car and need also to submit a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and suitability relating to the job description.

Side by Side Coordinator

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

Position: Side by Side Coordinator
Location: Bexley & Bromley, London
Contract type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 35 per week
Salary: £22,367 to £23,270 depending on skills and experience, plus London Allowance of £3,600

Closing date: 6 March 2020
Interview date: TBC

About the role:

We can offer you a stimulating and challenging career as part of our local teams based in London borough of Bexley. Our staff and volunteers deliver a range of services to people affected by dementia and their families supported by local management.

The Side by Side Coordinator has responsibility for the management, coordination, administration and successful delivery of the Side by Side service.

The Side by Side service is a new, innovative service that uses a volunteer model to enable people with dementia to retain hobbies and interests or to take up new ones and get out and about, making them feel part of their community and encouraging access to everyday places and universal services. Through access to such services, Side by Side will look to build networks of community support that stretch beyond the formal, one to one volunteer support arranged through the service.

About you:

You will possess an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent and have a good understanding of the needs of people with dementia and their carers. Able to actively promote the Side by Side service using a range of methods and with the support of the central Services Marketing Team in order to recruit volunteers, attract service users and to continually develop opportunities to expand the service.

Able to consider how volunteers can support all elements of service delivery and recruit/develop roles accordingly. To lead and inspire all volunteers involved in the service.

You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Social Care, Dementia, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Social Worker, Community Care, Not For Profit, Healthcare Assistant, Care Worker, Vulnerable People, Voluntary Sector, Care Assistant, Volunteering Officer, Volunteer Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Volunteer Recruitment, etc.

The Helen Bamber Foundation (HBF) is a pioneering Human Rights charity supporting refugees and asylum seekers who are the survivors of extreme human cruelty. The people we work with have been subjected to atrocities including state-sponsored torture, human trafficking, religious and political persecution, forced labour, sexual exploitation, and gender-based and ‘honour-based’ violence. Recognising the complexity of each client’s suffering and needs, HBF offers specialist services within a Model of Integrated Care encompassing:
❖ THERAPY
❖ MEDICAL ADVICE
❖ LEGAL PROTECTION
❖ COUNTER-TRAFFICKING SUPPORT
❖ HOUSING & WELFARE
❖ COMMUNITY & INTEGRATION
HBF exists to ensure that all survivors of trafficking and torture are free and healthy (both physically and mentally), are safe, are protected from re-victimisation, detention and poverty, and have the ability and agency to integrate in and contribute to the communities around them. HBF also uses its unique expertise to drive change and improve practice and policy for all survivors.
We are innovative, ambitious and compassionate. The bravery and resilience of our clients is an inspiration to all the team at HBF. In the words of our Founder:
‘We find our reward in the eyes of those to whom we owe nothing.’
Helen Bamber, OBE (1925-2014)

TRIBE Freedom Foundation (TFF) is the charity inspired by a 1,000-mile run to set up the first home for trafficked children in the UK. Today, we work to fight modern slavery across the UK, by raising awareness, providing funding and support for frontline projects to fight modern slavery and working on projects to equip survivors with the long-term services to overcome their previous exploitation. Together, we aim to empower communities to create an impact.
We work closely alongside our partners at TRIBE Nutrition and The TRIBE x HBF Hike for Freedom Project builds on extensive experience delivering tangible impact to peoples’ lives through community events attended by 80,000 everyday athletes and adventurers. We challenge our community to push the limits and create an impact with epic challenges such as Run for Love!
Building on our work with the TRIBE community to date, we believe that TRIBE Freedom Foundation can deliver even greater impact through a structured fitness and wellness programme (alongside project partners) for trafficking victims in the UK.
HBF and TFF are equal opportunities and Living Wage employers. We are committed to attracting and recruiting diverse candidates as it’s important that our trustees, staff, ambassadors and volunteers reflect the communities we serve at every level within the organisation.
Purpose of the role:
Following the hugely successful TRIBE x HBF Hike for Freedom in 2019, the TFF and HBF are developing a fitness and wellness programme to be delivered to survivors of trafficking, exploitation and extreme human cruelty across London and the UK. The programme will focus on the benefits of fitness and exploring nature for the wellbeing and confidence of survivors and culminate in a Hike for Freedom in September 2020. The Key workstreams are:
● Monthly training walks - To deliver a programme of monthly hikes for the core hiking group at Helen Bamber Foundation
● Hike for Freedom Challenge - To oversee event delivery by our event partners and engage the anti-slavery sector to take part in the challenge.
● Develop and trial an expansion programme of satellite fitness activities and local hiking groups – working with three other charity project partners to set up local hiking groups and other fitness opportunities for the clients, with support from client mentees.
● Fundraising and partnerships - To manage high value partnerships with key outdoor clothing brands (last year we worked with Patagonia and BAM!) and to secure sustainable funding for the project, alongside the TRIBE Freedom Foundation team.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
To lead on the coordination and delivery of the TRIBE Hike for Freedom project, including (but not limited to):
Core Hiking group services
● Plan, coordinate and deliver monthly training walks for the core hiking group (1x monthly weekend walk)
● Liaise with the relevant staff at HBF to ensure that involvement in the TRIBE Hike for Freedom project is managed alongside the agreed Client Care Plans.
● Act as a point of contact between clients and other HBF staff on areas of concern or ad hoc queries from clients as they arise.
● Have an overview of each client’s progress in line with the agreed Client Care Plan
● Respect client confidentiality at all times in line with HBF’s confidentiality agreements and consent forms.
● Ensure accurate and timely record-keeping of client data in CMS and participate in gathering data when required for monitoring and evaluation in line with project KPIs.
● Attend TRIBE Freedom Foundation and HBF’s staff training days, meetings and any departmental meetings when required.
Volunteer Management
● Lead on volunteer recruitment, across TRIBE Freedom Foundation and HBF communities to ensure that sufficient numbers of volunteers are in place to support on training walks and other satellite services.
● Oversee volunteer training and safeguarding, with support from HBF Volunteer Coordinator
Partnerships and Funding
● Lead on the development of new partnerships to secure funding and ‘Value in Kind’ partners for suitable kit for survivors to take part in TRIBE Hike for Freedom training walks.
● Lead on partnership events and communications of project outcomes.
● Attract long-term funding from Corporates and Foundations, particularly those with a remit to promote the benefits of physical exercise for vulnerable groups.
Satellite fitness services
● Pilot at least two monthly sessions with ‘satellite project partners’ including local hikes, boxing, meditation, yoga, other activities.
● Engage community volunteers and Hiking group mentors with satellite fitness services to help clients to develop core leadership skills.
The first Hike for Freedom training phase will culminate with an epic (UK based) final hike in September 2020 for up to 750 people. The challenge will engage the whole TRIBE community with anti-trafficking charities from across the UK to increase awareness of the cause. It will be an event open to the whole UK anti-trafficking community and will bring participants from the satellite groups together for a celebration of their achievements!
Hike for Freedom: Final Challenge
● Support participants from across the Hike for Freedom training programme to work towards completing the Final Challenge.
● Lead on The Final Challenge event management with support from TRIBE Freedom Foundation and TRIBE marketing team.
● Manage partnerships with UK anti-trafficking charities who will attend the hike.
Person Specification
Essential Knowledge, Skills & Experience
General:
❏ The ability to work independently. Exceptional organisational skills with experience of managing multiple tasks and prioritising effectively.
❏ Accuracy and excellent attention to detail.
❏ Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to negotiate and advocate to achieve a positive outcome
❏ Excellent interpersonal skills and a good team player with an ability to work in a fast-paced environment and seize opportunities.
❏ Computer literate and able to use Microsoft packages and databases
❏ Educated to a degree level or equivalent experience
❏ A positive, ‘can-do’ attitude and willingness to assist where and when needed
❏ Experience of, and a passion for, the outdoors, hiking, adventure and fitness!
Working with vulnerable people
❏ A minimum of three years’ experience of working with vulnerable individuals.
❏ To have experience of working with clients from a range of cultural backgrounds.
❏ To have demonstrable interest in the psychological impact of trauma and understanding of how to work with survivors.
❏ A clear understanding of issues surrounding client confidentiality and data protection including maintain accurate records and safeguarding
❏ Understanding and commitment to Equality and Diversity in the workplace and in relation to working with vulnerable clients.
Desirable Knowledge, Skills & Experience
❏ Experience of therapeutic support services
❏ Experience of working with and managing volunteers
❏ Experience leading groups in the outdoors
❏ Experienced, Qualified First Aider

Please note that the successful candidate will be offered the job subject to suitable references and a DBS check.
Please submit an up to date CV and covering letter by 8 am on Monday 9th March outlining your relevant skills and experience, as well as how your previous experience matches the listed responsibilities and person specification to Shortlisted candidates should be available for interview with TRIBE Freedom Foundation and HBF on the 17th and 18th March.

Job Description

Post: Community Support Worker (Female only)

Salary: £24,473 (including IN & pension,) per annum. Fixed term for 12 months (subject to funding)

37.5 hours per week

Reports to: Service Development Manager

Location: Liverpool based, working across Merseyside & Cheshire  

Job Duties:

Savera UK is a charity registered, dedicated to tackle honour based abuse and harmful practices across the UK.

Savera UK will be offering an opportunity to join the team and apply for the Community Support Worker post. The post holder will be required to work with individuals/families that have been referred into the service as a result of honour based abuse and or harmful practices , provide the holistic support necessary.

Interventions will be developed in such a way as to promote culturally sensitive and appropriate support as well as promoting independence and improve self-esteem by empowering clients to identify their as yet unmet needs.

Responsibilities:

• The post-holder will have the full responsibility to provide one-to-one support while the client is seeking support from Savera UK
•  Providing a holistic support that is appropriate and have a fully understanding in what we mean by culturally sensitive support
• To manage, coordinate  and prioritise own caseload
• To risk assess the level of risk once the client been referred into the service  
• To assist client to identify needs and address their unmet needs and access related services
• To support client and accompany them if required to relevant appointments
• To advice on appropriateness of services i.e. cultural acceptability
• To provide appropriate interventions depending on client needs, and be flexible to changing demands
• To acquire a knowledge base of local and national services and facilities and act as resource within the service and to the clients you are working with
• To be sensitive to people’s own cultural, religious and personal circumstances and values at all times, and maintain confidentiality as appropriate
• To offer practical and emotional support and offer advice and assistance where and when required
• To report and have regular supervision with your  Manager 

• The post holder will keep line management informed of urgent issues arising during the course of work that require intervention (e.g. child protection issues / changes in risk) and any cultural challenges need to be communicated to the Savera UK Service manager to offer advice and support as and when required and are recorded.
• Evidence the ability to provide appropriate support whilst encouraging independence
• Maintaining confidentiality appropriately and as a role requirement to fully understand confidentiality.
• Keep accurate records on admissions and referrals and any other information necessary.
• To be aware of one’s own limits and to seek supervision and advice accordingly
• The post holder will be expected to undertake on-going training as part of continuing professional development. To upkeep the service record system and collect data for evaluation as required
• Providing training/learning opportunities to agencies, professionals and the community on the role of Savera UK
• To maintain and advance the public profile of Savera UK
• To attend MARAC (Multi-agency Risk Assessment Conference)

Health & Safety:

Good understanding of relevant policies in relation to Health & Safety at work and other relevant policies for the organisation including insurance policies

Other Responsibilities:

• To participate in staff meetings and any other appropriate meetings identified by the service and management
• To carry out any other duties as required by the service and management

Review Arrangements:

The details contained in this job description reflect the content of this job at the date of preparation. It is however possible that over time the nature of the job will change. Consequently the Savera UK Board/Trustee will expect to revise this job description from time to time and will consult with the post holder at the appropriate time.
 

Closing date for applications is: Friday 13th March 2020

Shortlisted candidates will be informed: By 5pm Monday 16th March 2020

Interviews to take place: Wednesday 18th March 2020
 

Company Number 7564891 Charity Number 1145564

Penrose is looking for a talented and passionate individual to coordinate and deliver a comprehensive programme of activities supporting people with personality disorders to resettle in the community and lead happy, healthy lives, free from crime. A critical component of a new pan-London service, this role will be the designated lead for partnering with local agencies and support services, and ensuring that each site is able to offer a fulfilling range of meaningful interventions and that our residents are involved in all stages of the process.

The Collaboration and Activities Coordinator will also be the lead for ensuring a smooth transition from our supported accommodation into independent living, by ensuring that every resident is equipped with tools and a package of local support services at the point of move-on.

As part of the Offender Personality Disorder (OPD) pathway, Penrose will provide supported accommodation for 12 men and 4 women across three residential sites in Lambeth, Lewisham and Redbridge. Working in partnership with NHS England and HMPPS and receiving referrals from the National Probation Service, we will support men and women in the pathway being released from prison, secure healthcare settings or moving on from Approved Premises. Our 24-hour service will provide far more than a roof over people’s heads; it will offer a base for a range of 1-1 and group interventions, delivered by our teams and by external partners, that will equip residents with the skills and confidence to move-on safely into independent living.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference supporting some of the most complex people in the criminal justice system and helping make communities safer. We are looking for an experienced individual with the motivation and commitment to coordinate, design and facilitate a suite of activities supporting residents within an enabling environment.

Main Duties:

· Designing, coordinating and facilitating a programme of activities and interventions for OPD residents across 3 sites

· Liaising with local and pan-London partner agencies to ensure each site offers a holistic package of interventions

· Provide transitional support for each resident as they move on into independent accommodation, equipping them with tools and a package of local support contacts

· To deliver training to staff (and residents as appropriate) to enable and empower them to deliver activities as required

· To be creative in involving the service users and ensuring they remain at the centre of the discussion and make choices and decisions.

· To work with the team of Engagement workers and support service users to achieve their goals, in line with their support plan.

· To liaise with external professionals, e.g. GP’s, probation officer, Care Coordinators etc.

· Ensure timely information sharing with Offender Managers and other key stakeholders to support robust risk management and positive resettlement outcomes

· Facilitate and or support group sessions

· Provide / arrange for various advice, advocacy and or information to service users in relation to physical health matters, substance misuse welfare benefits, education, employment and training, life skills and any other identified support needs.

· To positively respond to service users who may need assistance, seeking the support of the appropriate manager if necessary, in emergencies.

· Assist the staff team in managing security and safety, health & safety, maintenance, rent/charges collection, arrears and void control.

· Assist service users with arrangements for moving into the property, ensuring benefits are applied for, utilities connected, maintenance problems resolved, and that the property is properly furnished.

· To undertake administrative tasks as part of regular duties ensuring that these are completed accurately and in a timely manner.

· Ensure Service Users receive a high quality and responsive service.

· Promote and encourage best practice in HSE.

Excellent communication skills and being able to develop strong working relationships will also be crucial to this role. You will have a passion for working with people with experience of the criminal justice system and/or with other marginalised groups, and a belief that everyone can turn their life around regardless of past or present circumstances.

You will have an ability to build rapport, motivate and inspire, and a keen eye for detail.

To apply we require your CV along with Supporting Statement (no more than 2 sides of A4) detailing how your knowledge and experience meets the requirements of the job description (this can be found on the attached Job Description) or completion of an application form. Please then send by the closing date.

Why work for us?

• Excellent core and on-going training aligned with personal development plan
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Medi-cash which includes the following:
• Discount gym membership
• Routine eye tests, glasses and contact lenses
• Dental treatment via NHS or Private
• Physiotherapy, Indian Head Massage and a range of other therapies
• 25 days holiday increasing to 26 days after 2 years and increasing 1 day per year up to 30 days annual leave
• Life Assurance

Summary

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and proactive individual to join our Living Well with Arthritis (LWwA) team as a Commissioned Service Coordinator. This exciting position is for someone who has excellent interpersonal and communication skills and can lead and motivate people.

About the role

In this role you will plan, coordinate and deliver all aspects of our NHS Commissioned Living Well with Arthritis (LWwA) services across the East Riding of Yorkshire area (see map of area here). Our services are based around the NHS shared decision-making tool and are for people living with osteoarthritis in the local area. We provide information and peer support group sessions, face-to-face support sessions and individual support calls. Our goal is to inform and empower people via these services, and to assist people living with arthritis to take control and make informed decisions about their healthcare.

You will be responsible for the day to day coordinating of services including, but not limited to; local embedding and promotion, scheduling services and booking venues, delivering services to patients, volunteer recruitment, volunteer training and management, monthly reporting and maintaining a good working relationship with the Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG).

You will work closely with the Commissioned Services Manager and wider teams to identify, recruit, train and support volunteers who have lived experience of arthritis. You will explore all conventional and more innovative routes for volunteer recruitment so that we can build trained and sustainable volunteer teams who can make a lasting impact on the lives of people with arthritis in their area.

We are looking for an organised ‘people person’ who will join peers already working in other regions of England, plus teams based in our offices in Chesterfield and London.

Key requirements

Our ideal candidate will have:

• An understanding of peer support and self-management concepts.
• An understanding of the health and social care landscape in your area (would be an advantage).
• Experience of facilitating group sessions and one to one conversations.
• You’ll be an excellent communicator, with proven experience in developing and managing relationships with diverse communities.
• You’ll be an organised individual, able to structure your days and manage competing priorities.
• You will need to be self-motivated, able to work on your own initiative and adaptable to change.

You’ll be home based and therefore travel is involved. At times, there may also be additional travel for team meetings and to cover for other Service Coordinators.

In return we offer a competitive range of benefits, a good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and a vibrant and friendly organisational culture. Find out more about what we offer.

Harris Hill are pleased to be working with Canal & River Trust, to recruit their new Community Engagement Coordinator based in Brent.

The Canal & River Trust is one of the UK's largest and newest charities, having been set up in 2012 to care for over 2,000 miles of historic inland waterways. Their waterways contribute to the health and wellbeing of local communities and economies, creating attractive and connected places to live, work, volunteer and spend leisure time. These historic, natural and cultural assets form part of the strategic and local green-blue infrastructure network, linking urban and rural communities as well as habitats. Their waterways are on the doorstep of 8 million people and reach some of the most deprived communities within the UK. By caring for the waterways and promoting their use they believe they can improve the wellbeing of our nation.

Your job will be to engage and connect with new and existing communities along the canal within in specific project areas, and drive transformation that will materially change how local people perceive and use the waterways they live by, to make local waterways relevant and build community ownership so that the momentum is sustained and wellbeing benefits are realised.

This will involve building strong relationships with stakeholders, partners and communities, and working with them to establish and develop a local project plan. You will also be responsible for creating a programme of volunteering and community activity designed to improve health and wellbeing in the area.

This is contract until May 2022.

Key Responsibilities:
-Provide a concentrated effort into key strategic areas to increase local engagement and engrain the canal network into local communities and maximising the benefit it brings. Transforming places, generate greater community engagement and cohesion and build stronger local networks.
-Develop and maintain positive and strong relations with key stakeholders, partners and communities.
-With internal teams, external partners and local communities establish and implement a local project plan for the successful delivery of the required outputs within the project area and set timescales. This will include the proposed financial spend required.
-Create a programme of volunteering, community activity and recreation to improve health and wellbeing and engagement along the canal.
-Ensure local groups are embedded into the Trust's regional teams for continued support and management.
-Prepare progress and financial reports to allow for efficient and effective monitoring and evaluation of the project.
-Work closely with the Regional Directors and steering group to develop models for success that can be utilised across the Trust's network of canals and waterways.
-Ensure that diversity and inclusion are integrated into all aspects of the project.
-Promote and recognise the community contribution through press, media and appropriate communication channels
-Investigate further funding opportunities

Skills and Experience required:
-Experience working within community engagement and volunteering environment
-Experience in delivering community and volunteering projects.
-Experience in youth engagement.
-Ability to work with a diverse group of people, including minority or marginalised communities
-Ability to communicate effectively both internally and externally to a wide variety of audiences and using a variety of methods suitable to different audiences.
-Experience of budget management and control
-Proven ability to be able to influence and collaborate with other departments/stakeholders
-Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills. Ability to operate in a complex organisation and influence the delivery of others.
-A proven ability to build robust relationships with key stakeholders to deliver excellent services, programmes or projects.
-Evidence of developing relationships with partner organisations and communities to deliver mutual benefits and outputs, building strong relationships and influencing

What the job involves

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow, develop and gain valuable skills and experience, in our established Community Fundraising team. You will be part of passionate team fighting to stop prostate cancer from being a killer. This is an integral role where you will be working to generate income across our Community Fundraising programme including Walking, Cycling, Skydiving and Beneficiary Events.

You’ll support the team by assisting with enquiries, managing some income streams and the recruitment of new supporters for the team, as well as providing excellent customer experience to supporters. You will also work closely with the Community Fundraising Executives and Communications team to manage supporter journeys of third-party events (e.g. Walking Challenges and Skydives) and their marketing plans. You will also provide support with general team duties – updating the website, coordinating content and liaising with case studies to complement the Community Fundraising programme.

This role also involves some general administration associated with fundraising, especially maintaining high quality data on the Raiser’s Edge database, whilst ensuring information gathered is recorded in accordance with the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

What we want from you

You will have the energy and passion to manage this wide-ranging role and make a valuable contribution to the success of the team by having excellent communication skills, being proactive in supporting participants, as well as having a strong eye for detail in carrying out administrative duties. You can prioritise a busy workload to ensure we are able to deliver excellent customer experience, be self-motivated, coupled with excellent organisational skills and have an outgoing and positive approach to the role.

You will be excited to build and manage relationships with existing and new community fundraisers as you will be the first point contact for enquiries for the team. You will also be able to motivate and offer fundraising advice, to ensure excellent experiences, from sign-up through to thanking. Whilst the role is office based, there may be occasions when travel to events around the UK is expected.

The support we’ll provide

Join our team and you’ll be working at an award-winning charity that will help you learn, develop your skills and expertise, and achieve your highest aspirations. We provide everything you’d expect from a professional organisation – competitive benefits package, contributory pension scheme, life insurance and season ticket loan – but much more besides. Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we fight for a better future for men.

Closing date:  23:45pm, Sunday 1 March 2020.

Interview date: week commencing 9 March 2020.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Prostate Cancer UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1005541) and in Scotland (SC039332). Registered company number 02653887.