St Werburghs Community Association is in the final year of its current four year Business Plan. We are now working on organisational development, which includes Digital Project (commissioning of a new booking and service monitoring software), Strategy and Board Development, Marketing and Digital Inclusion Plan, Finance and HR training, as well as Team Building activities.
With current challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, such as loss of trading income and continuous demands on services we are looking for an experienced Strategy, Evaluation and Fundraising Associate to work with the Centre Team and Board of Trustees to complete an evaluation of existing work and plan for the imminent future assuring the Centre’s sustainability. The work will also include writing and submitting funding bids to ensure continuation of SWCA’s core services and further development of the organisation going into the next Business Plan period 2021-2025.
Applicants should be available for a period of 30 days between February and July 2021 to support the organisation. The timeframe greatly depends on the grants proposals and deadlines. All preparation, strategy sessions with the Board and evaluation of services will need to happen before the end of March 2021, with fundraising focus from April to July 2021.
About St Werburghs Community Association
Established in 1971, St Werburghs Community Association aims to manage the Community Centre building, develop its services and ensure it meets the demands, and needs, of local people. In 1999 the Association took over the management of the Centre from the local authority and completed Asset Transfer and an over £1m Capital Project in 2010, which resulted in construction of a four-room eco-friendly annexe, doubling up on the lettable spaces and making the main Victorian building more energy efficient and fully accessible. The Centre is one of Bristol’s busiest, most loved and inclusive community buildings.
In the last 10 years the Centre has grown from strength to strength, developing the facilities, which now include six large multipurpose rooms available to hire on hourly basis, a catering kitchen, seven office spaces, an outdoor seating, growing and play area, an Open Access Computer lab, a café and a central Reception from which SWCA delivers a range of Signposting and Advice services. Services we offer to meet community needs includes weekly cooking and gardening courses, one to one computer support, employability support/advice, Tai Chi, stay and play and much more. Most recently due to Covid-19 we have a telephone befriending service, food bank and a community outreach programme. There are volunteering opportunities to build skills and promote inclusion, we support local people in taking actions on issues which matter to them and link people to the support they need enabling them to achieve their goals. The Centre is available for private, social and business hire.
As a membership organisation, we have 200 active member groups who use the Centre for faith and cultural activities, training and education, exercise, dance and hobbies, as well as personal development and voluntary and charitable sector members, who work with local people.
Role and responsibilities
The Strategy, Fundraising and Evaluation Associate will support SWCA in building a sustainable financial, business, engagement and development plan. Experience in organisational development, finance, fundraising, business evaluation and strategy are key to this role. Plus excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills; good knowledge of the community business and voluntary sectors and a sound understanding of the different protected groups, of social and community inclusion.
Specific responsibilities include:
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taking part in a half a day induction to familiarise yourself with the organisation
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facilitation and drawing on learning (Business Plan) from two to four sessions with the Board of
Trustees, and Management Team to include:
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exploring our development trust status,
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forming meaningful alliances with other organisations,
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improving engagement with local residents,
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communications with groups,
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partnership working with other organisations and
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evaluation summary of community response/action.
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analysis of income streams and scenarios in liaison with Finance Manager(trading vs grants).
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looking at possible different membership structures: individual members, community member groups
and associate members, also young members.
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evaluation of current service provision work in liaison with the Centre operational teams.
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creating a 3-page document / web content describing SWCA, its vision, aims and objectives based on the evaluation of services in liaison with the Digital Communications and Marketing Officer.
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fundraising in liaison with the Centre Director and Finance Manager to include writing and submitting bids, working to deadlines and in line with our fundraising strategy.
Person specification
Essential
Business and strategic planning.
Ability to engage, communicate with and work with trustees, staff and partners at all levels.
Ability to evaluate and assess an organisation’s activities and performance and recommend detailed next steps.
Fundraising and bid writing to trusts and ufoundations.
The ability to read financial accounts and financial uprojections/ budgets.
Proficiency with IT and computer-based information systems.
Ability to work independently.
Excellent analytical, written and verbal ucommunication skills.
Commitment to equal opportunities and ability to exercise this in practice.
Sound understanding of the community business and voluntary based sectors.
Desirable
Understanding of membership organisations.
Knowledge of governance models, legal frameworks, and best practice in accountability and reporting.
Deadline
Noon 22nd January 2021
Application process
For further information or informal conversation please contact the Centre Director, Goska Ong.
Applicants will be contacted by 26th January and contracts for successful applicants will be agreed by 29th January 2021. Successful applicant will attend a paid induction/meeting with staff and trustees week commencing 1st February 2021 TBA.
This post is supported by Power to Change Business Development Support Grant.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Sales Team Leader
Base (Negotiable)
£24,083 - £27,484 per annum
Full Time, Permanent
Field Studies Council is one of the UK’s leading providers of outdoor environmental education. This is an exciting opportunity to join us.
We now have an exciting opportunity for a Sales Team Leader to effectively manage booking sales for FSC; providing a high level of customer service in order to meet customers’ needs to ensure the customer returns to FSC year on year.
The successful applicant will lead and manage their designated customer service team to ensure excellent customer service, financial management, communication and information flow for internal and external customers. You will also manage the relevant database and systems, to provide critical support to the learning location teams; administering the invoicing and accounts system, and responding to enquiries from both staff and customers.
You will possess a minimum of 5 GCSEs or equivalent, to include English and Maths, or appropriate vocational experience, a minimum of NVQ level 2 in Business Administration or equivalent. We’re looking for someone with 5 years+ relevant experience of working in a senior administrative or sales role, as well as 2 years+ experience of successfully managing staff to achieve high results and
experience of leading customer focussed service delivery.
Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing are key to this position, with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of audiences at all levels, including whilst working from a remote location and a positive and passionate attitude towards your work.
As an Investors in People charity, we realise that to achieve our vision we need diverse teams of staff who have a wide range of skills, a real passion for the work of the charity and a pride in their role within it. No matter what role you perform at the FSC, everyone can make a difference and every role is vital to delivering our mission and vision…if this inspires you, we would love to hear from you.
We want to create a world where everyone feels connected to the environment, so that they can enjoy the benefits it gives and makes choices that help protect it – especially now when our planet is facing issues such as climate change and loss of biodiversity.
Closing Date: Wednesday 3rd February 2021
Interviews to be held on 11th and 12th February 2021
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Creative Support is a national, fast growing not-for-profit organisation providing support to individuals with a wide range of care needs. We are currently looking to add a Relief Support Worker to our passionate and committed team in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire.
We are looking for creative, caring and dedicated individuals to provide personalised support to work at our Day Opportunities Service for Older People, and our Supported Living and Outreach services in Stoke-on-Trent. This varied role involves working at the day centre (open 8:30am-5pm) and flexibly within the wider community (this can include evenings and weekends) providing support to service users in their own homes. You will be providing person centred care, support and activities to older service users with dementia and providing a friendly door to door transport service. Duties can involve personal care, help with domestic tasks such as cooking and cleaning, or offering social/emotional support. The ideal applicant will thrive working in a busy environment and be able to work well as a team and independently.
Support Worker Duties:
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To provide person centred care, support and activities to older service users with dementia
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Willingness to work at the day centre and visiting service users in their own home flexibly, to include evenings and weekends
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To support service users to access a wide range of interesting and stimulating activities, both within the centre and/or their own home which incorporates their preferences and interests
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To provide sensitive and respectful support for service users in respect of their personal care needs
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To liaise with the families of service users and keep them informed of the progress of service users.
You must have good and clear communication skills that enables you to provide respectful personal care. Applicants must be at least 21 years old and have held a full, clean driving license for a minimum of 2 years as an essential requirement, in accordance with UK Law, to drive a service user mini bus. Relevant experience in essential for this role.
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Creative Support is a national, fast growing not-for-profit organisation providing support to individuals with a wide range of care needs. We are currently looking to add a Support Worker to our passionate and dedicated team in Weston Coyney, Stoke-on-Trent.
We are looking for compassionate, caring and hard-working individuals with the drive and determination to support 3 gentleman with learning disabilities to reach their potential at our supported living service in Stoke-on-Trent. Our service users enjoy a range of activities including walking, visiting estates and many more. Some of the individuals also have jobs and attend college independently. The ideal applicant will be comfortable providing excellent personal care to our service users which may include administering medication, help with finances, and assistance with cooking along with other domestic tasks.
Support Worker Duties:
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To respect and promote the rights and entitlements of people with learning disabilities, and to enable them to participate as fully as possible in their communities
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To provide personal care to service users and assistance with a range of domestic tasks
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Willingness to work flexibly according to the needs of the service which may include evenings and weekends
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To enable service users to become as independent as possible and to grow in confidence, competence and personal effectiveness in areas such as: social skills/relationships, daily living skills and using community resources and facilities
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Medication administration
This service has great transport links with multiple bus routes. It is in close proximity to some of our other services in the area. Experience is not essential for this role, as full training will be provided through our Creative Support Training Academy.
Benefits of working with Creative Support:
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Free 24/7 counselling and employee support programme,
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Support to complete the nationally recognised Care Certificate,
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Competitive pay and a pension with company contribution and 28 days annual leave,
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Company paid enhanced DBS for all staff,
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All our staff are supported 24/7 by our out of hour’s teams.
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Creative Support is a national, fast growing not-for-profit organisation providing support to individuals with a wide range of care needs. We are currently looking to add a full time Support Worker to our passionate and committed team in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire.
We are looking for creative, caring and dedicated individuals to provide personalised support to work at our Day Opportunities Service for Older People, and our Supported Living and Outreach services in Stoke-on-Trent. This varied role involves working at our day centre (open 8:30am-5pm) and flexibly within the wider community (this can include evenings and weekends) providing support to service users in their own homes. You will be providing person centred care, support and activities to older service users with dementia and providing a friendly door to door transport service. Duties can involve personal care, help with domestic tasks such as cooking and cleaning, or offering social/emotional support. The ideal applicant will thrive working in a busy environment and be able to work well as a team and independently.
Support Worker Duties:
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To provide person centred care, support and activities to older service users with dementia
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Willingness to work at the day centre and visiting service users in their own home flexibly, to include evenings and weekends
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To support service users to access a wide range of interesting and stimulating activities, both within the centre and/or their own home which incorporates their preferences and interests
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To provide sensitive and respectful support for service users in respect of their personal care needs
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To liaise with the families of service users and keep them informed of the progress of service users.
You must have good and clear communication skills that enables you to provide respectful personal care. Applicants must be at least 21 years old and have held a full, clean driving license for a minimum of 2 years as an essential requirement, in accordance with UK Law, to drive a service user mini bus. Relevant experience in care is desirable but not essential, full training will be provided.
Benefits of working with Creative Support:
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Free 24/7 counselling and employee support programme,
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Support to complete the nationally recognised Care Certificate,
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Competitive pay and a pension with company contribution and 28 days annual leave,
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Company paid enhanced DBS for all staff,
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All our staff are supported 24/7 by our out of hour’s teams.
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Creative Support is a national, fast growing not-for-profit organisation providing support to individuals with a wide range of care needs. We are currently looking to add a temporary Support Worker to our passionate and committed team in the rural village of Blythe Bridge, on the outskirts of Stoke-on-Trent.
We are looking for a warm, caring and compassionate individual to join our Supported Living service in Blythe Bridge, Stoke-on-Trent. Our service provides support to one gentleman living alone, with learning disabilities and Autism. This service user is non-verbal so patience and excellent communication is an integral part of his care plan. He enjoys a range of activities including swimming, walks in the park, visiting restaurants and using his own hot tub! 1 to 1 support is needed inside this 3 bedroom home with 2 to 1 support needed in the hot tub and the wider community.
The ideal candidate will be respectful and able to provide excellent support including: personal care, administering medication and help with domestic tasks such as cooking and cleaning. You will also be passionate about enabling and encouraging our service users to enjoy a fulfilling and valued life, and to develop their abilities to the fullest.
Support Worker Duties:
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Flexible working hours to include daytimes, evenings and weekends
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Assisting with day-to-day living duties such as budgeting, shopping and supporting with medication and any personal care that may be required
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You will collaborate with service users, families, carers, and involved professionals to provide a coordinated and consistent service that maximises outcomes for service users
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Be responsive to the needs of service users in line with Person Centred Plans and respond flexibly to changing needs
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Encourage and support service users in expressing needs, views and concerns, enabling them to make their own choices and decisions
Due to the rural location of the service, car drivers are preferred however not an essential requirement for this role. Previous care experience is desired but by no means essential, as full ongoing training is provided from our Creative Support Training Academy.
Benefits of working with Creative Support:
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Free 24/7 counselling and employee support programme,
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Support to complete the nationally recognised Care Certificate,
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Competitive pay and a pension with company contribution and 28 days annual leave,
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Company paid enhanced DBS for all staff,
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All our staff are supported 24/7 by our out of hour’s teams.
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Creative Support is a national, fast growing not-for-profit organisation providing support to individuals with a wide range of care needs. We are currently looking to add a Support Coordinator to our Moorcroft Day Centre (Older Person’s Service) team in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire.
We are looking for an experienced practitioner, preferably with management experience to provide person centred care and support to people older people with learning disabilities and/or physical disabilities. The service provides personalised support at our Day Opportunities Service for Older People, and our Supported Living and Outreach services in Stoke-on-Trent. This service requires working at our day centre (open 8:30am-5pm) and flexibly within the wider community (this can include evenings and weekends) providing support to service users in their own homes. The service provides person centred care, support and activities to older service users with dementia and providing a friendly door to door transport service. Support duties can involve personal care, help with domestic tasks such as cooking and cleaning, or offering social/emotional support.
Support Coordinator Duties:
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Developing the Day Service provision by extending it out to the wider community
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Identifying and producing a monthly timetable of creative activities for all individuals accessing our service to encourage participation
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Providing respectful and bespoke personal care, emotional and practical support to each person
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Collaborating with service users, families, and the multi-disciplinary team to maximise service user outcomes
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Implementing Creative Support principles, policies, procedures and guidelines and ensuring that the service fulfils CQC requirements
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Supervising and supporting staff to best meet service user needs and preferences
Experience is essential for this role, including good IT skills, and preferably a driving license and willingness to drive a mini-bus. You will be expected to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service, which will include evenings and weekends.
Benefits of working with Creative Support:
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Free 24/7 counselling and employee support programme,
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Support to complete the nationally recognised Care Certificate,
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Competitive pay and a pension with company contribution and 28 days annual leave,
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Company paid enhanced DBS for all staff,
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All our staff are supported 24/7 by our out of hour’s teams.
This unique and challenging opportunity will provide you with an environment that offers personal and professional development. We will provide you with further managerial training and qualifications to best meet the needs of the service.
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Young People Development Officer
£15,913.50 per annum, pro rata
plus 7% Employers Pension Contribution
17.5 hours per week (full-time equivalent 35 hours)
initially funded until 31st March 2023
Can you motivate and inspire young people to become the best that they can be?
Interested in supporting young people to develop their essential life skills and gain new experiences?
Are you able to deliver exciting and innovative group activity sessions for young people?
If you answered ‘yes’ to these questions, the Young People Development Officer role might be for you!
The post holder will work with local young people, living in the Foxhill and Parson Cross neighbourhoods of Sheffield, to co-design, plan, develop and deliver exciting after-school activities based on local needs to support them to become positive and active citizens as they grow older.
Activities and skills are likely to include growing and gardening, communication and teamwork, outdoor skills, problem solving and citizenship. The opportunities will support young people to develop valuable life skills and experiences through fun and engaging sessions. Young people will build up records of accomplishments and receive certificates of achievement.
On Saturday mornings, a Brunch Club will be delivered providing the opportunity for young people to prepare and cook a healthy breakfast or lunch, participate in arts & crafts and join in with sport and exercise.
The post holder will record, monitor and evaluate young people’s activities, and the development made by each child & young person using project monitoring and tracking systems.
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Are you an experienced Chef interested in a career where you will make a real difference in young people’s lives? Do you have a knowledge of food hygiene to an intermediate level? Are you interested in a 14-hour, part time contract? Maybe a career as a Chef with Care In Mind is the next step in life for you...
Our client provides residential services for young people aged 16-30 years old who have been discharged from psychiatric inpatient stays or secure children’s homes. The young people they care for often require a high level of support and dynamic approach to risk management in order to support problems they may have with self-harming, behaviour and emotional regulation. Their aim is to support the young people using a therapeutic approach to live in a non-secure community setting and to achieve their individual goals in preparation for transition to adult life.
They are excited to announce the opening of their new Residential Eating Disorder Service based in Lostock, Bolton, where they are looking for a Chef with experience working within a Healthcare, Residential, NHS, or School environment. You will support the team to provide a high-quality service to their young people with eating disorders, ensuring safe and nutritious food is prepared.
Your week will consist of working 14 hours per week over a 7 day rota from 10am - 2pm (3 days week 1, and 4 days week 2).
Company Benefits
- £10.43 - £11.53 p/h (Dependent on experience & qualifications)
- 22 days holiday + 8 bank holidays pro rata (Rising to 27 days holiday pro rata plus bank holidays with service)
- Enhanced company pension
- Life Assurance (2 x annual salary)
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Paid Induction (Running over 3 days)
- Paid Enhanced DBS check
- Employee Assistance Programme / 24-hour Counselling Service
- Online shopping discounts, free eye tests and various other benefits
- Excellent Learning and Development opportunities
- Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral)
- Regular social events and recognition schemes (‘Employee of the year awards’, Summer & Christmas parties)
- Free on-site parking
Your role as a Chef
- To plan and prepare meals following strict meal plans directed by the dietetic assistant
- To ensure the correct portioning, labelling, and packaging of food items in line with food safety standards.
- To make the most efficient use of provisions and equipment to minimise waste
- To receive and store food and other goods, ensuring they are of the required specification and quality
- To prepare, cook and store meals for service users and staff, in accordance with standardised recipes and all preferences relating to dietary requirements, food allergies and intolerances
- To be able to demonstrate the ability to prepare food for patients and/or staff using both cook/chill products and fresh produce, and to be able to check temperature levels and be aware of the Food Temperature Regulations
- To follow health and safety guidelines carefully and alert your manager immediately of any concerns relating to health and safety issues.
- To attend all relevant courses, in-service training days and statutory annual updates in line with their policies.
- To comply with their Equal Opportunities Policy
- To always maintain confidentiality in accordance with the agreed policy.
- To demonstrate empathy and sensitivity to others that is non-judgemental and shows respect for their beliefs, values and culture.
Requirements of a Chef
- City & Guilds 706 Part 1 & 2 in Catering Services, NVQ in Food Preparation and Cooking or equivalent qualification
- Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate
- Experience of working as a Chef/ Cook in either a Healthcare, Residential, NHS, or School environment
- Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others
- Good IT skills and the ability to write emails and use Microsoft office
- An Understanding of the issues around confidentiality and safeguarding
- The ability to form and maintain professional working boundaries between staff and service users
- Able to work shifts within 24 hour/ 7 days per week rota (including some bank holidays)
Desirable Criteria
- Full, clean UK Driving Licence and access to a car
- Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs
- Previous experience of supporting service users with eating disorders
- Previous experience of supervising a team
If you are interested in joining an enthusiastic, motivated business who thrive in developing and rebuilding young people and young adults with complex difficulties then please submit your application by Friday 12th February.
To support their commitment as a COVID-19 Secure employer, all of their interviews will be held over video platform.
Our client operates a safer recruitment process and as part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
They are an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community.
They reserve the right to close the advert early, should they appoint a suitable candidate.
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About Farms for City Children
Farms for City Children is a vibrant Charity that welcomes children from cities and disadvantaged communities to experience the adventure of working together on our farms in the heart of the British countryside. Whether they stay for a whole week with their school or come with a local group for a day visit, this unique experience can be life changing. Visiting children are immersed in the natural world of food, farming and countryside life where they participate in the seasonal tasks of the day: sowing, growing and harvesting in our kitchen gardens; caring for livestock and looking after the land; and cooking up a home-grown feast in the farmhouse kitchen. Spending time working alongside real farmers fosters children’s independence and helps them to grow in confidence, develops their self-esteem, and encourages them to become more resilient. At our heritage farms and in partnership with our commercial farming neighbours, children experience the benefits of collaboration, enjoy plenty of physical activity, good food, and fresh air, and discover the magical rural environment that is full of new words, sounds and experiences to inspire their creativity.
In more usual years, Farms for City Children welcomes 3,000 children for a week-long stay on our farms. With the disruption caused by the Covid19 crisis we have been unable to operate residential visits since March 2019 but have expanded our offer to also include day-visits for local groups, allowing us to reach beneficiaries and deliver charitable services. The Charity generates grants and donations to subsidise 60% of all visits, making it as affordable and accessible as possible for all children.
About this role
We are looking for a dynamic, innovative, and energetic Head of Finance and Resources who is looking for a challenging and busy role with the opportunity to lead significant change. A passion for what we do and a belief in the overarching mission of our Charity is essential. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team and working closely with the Chief Executive this role has a vital and central part to play in ensuring the Charity continues to thrive. The successful candidate will have an equivalent level of seniority in their current role and excellent technical accounting skills having worked their way up through the various level of finance functions over at least 10 years. The role has a broad scope that also includes oversight of the HR, governance, and administration functions, so demonstrable experience of working across these areas would be a significant asset. A practical understanding of all aspects of a busy finance function gained in a similar-sized organisation is crucial, as is a thorough understanding of Charity SORP, a strategic approach, and the ability to communicate financial information effectively and clearly to non-finance colleagues. This is a practical, hands-on role heading up a small and busy team, with around 40% of time working directly on transactional financial tasks and the remaining 60% on strategic leadership, financial forecasting, and management of a robust finance function. Adaptability, flexibility and an enquiring mind with the ability to see beyond the day to day and strive for continuous improvement is key in this role.
This role will be based at our Huxham Barns offices outside of Exeter, Devon. Due to the Covid19 restrictions our Huxham Barns staff are currently working remotely with access to the office for essential tasks and facilities only. It is anticipated that all staff at Huxham Barns will return to the office when it is safe to do so.
The successful candidate will be required to travel to each of our farms at least twice each term for face-to-face meetings with farms teams.
Some flexible working will be considered for this role provided the role does not go below 33.75 hours per week (0.9 FTE).
The successful candidate must have the ability to travel between all four remotely located sites, across Devon, Pembrokeshire and Gloucestershire, with expense for travel reimbursed by the Charity.
All appointments are subject to the receipt of two satisfactory references, evidence of the existing proof of right to work in the UK, and a satisfactory DBS check prior to the start date.
To apply please email us with an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement clearly detailing how you meet the person specification. Closing date for applications is midday on 27 January 2021. First interviews will take place during week commencing 1 February.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Amber Project provides help and support to young people (12-25) who have experience of self harm. We can offer help in a number of different ways including counselling, Friday evening workshops, theatre workshops, and informal support. We are totally inclusive and work with children and young people from all faiths and no faith, and this diversity is reflected in our team.
We provide Activity Based Workshops, Theatre Workshops, Counselling and One to One Support. Our workshops open to young people aged 12 to 17 years, and 17 to 25 years, regardless of race, gender, sexuality, religion. Activities can include music workshops, cooking, trips, arts & craft, and group discussions.
As a part time Support Worker, covering maternity leave you will be working with young people aged 12-25 years old who have experience of self-harm. You will play a key role in providing them with one to one support and advocacy both on a one-to-one basis and within a group setting; working with them to develop their emotional skills which will allow them to cope more effectively with the difficulties in their lives. The nature of the work means role, and successful candidate, must focus on inclusivity for the young people.
The successful candidate will have considerable experience in working with young people aged 12-25 and will enjoy the challenge of working with adolescents in difficult circumstances. You will need to be able to work within a non-discriminatory framework, ensuring the services are provided in a qualitative, responsive and accessible manner. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, you will need to be able to engage in remote working, connecting with the young people by phone and video-conferencing.
If you would like you to find out any more about the role, please see the Recruitment Pack which includes contact details.
To apply, please submit a Church Army Application Form which is available to download from the job advert on our website.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Ambitious College is London's only registered Specialist College dedicated to educating and training young people with a primary diagnosis of autism aged 16-25. The college is currently based on two permanent campuses co-located and in partnership with mainstream further education colleges.
Ambitious College is an award winning, Ofsted “Good” day college. We believe that every young person attending Ambitious College deserves a fulfilling, happy and rewarding life. Our person-centred educational approach ensures we focus on the individual learners requirements at all times. We are proud to be an inclusive college with a diverse co-hort that values difference.
If you are ambitious about making the ordinary possible for young adults with autism, can inspire, lead and innovate we would love to hear from you.
We are seeking to appoint an outstanding and innovative Deputy Head who has:
- High expectations of our learners achieving their goals and aspirations, along with a commitment to providing education that promotes excellent progress and improves life chances, ‘making the ordinary possible'.
- Experience of successfully leading and managing a transdisciplinary team to ensure young adults are prepared for adulthood.
- Experience of working in a culture of change.
- Extensive teaching experience with young adults with complex special education needs.
- Experience of ensuring the objectives outlined in the service development plan are realised through a regular cycle of development planning, implementation, review and evaluation.
- Experience of leading, managing and supporting the development of colleagues through coaching or mentoring.
What we offer:
- Excellent CPD including a wide-range of in house and external training courses.
- As a growing organisation there is opportunity to progress your career.
- Competitive annual salary paid over 52 weeks.
- Annual staff recognition awards.
- Cycle to work scheme up to £5000.
- Season ticket loans.
- A wide range of wellness programmes including: virtual yoga & zumba classes, running club, art & cooking classes and learning programmes.
- Employee Assistance Programme, to help you balance your work, family, and personal life.
- Access to physiotherapy.
- On-site parking.
The position will require regular travel to both college sites.
Role Closes: Sunday 31st January 2021
Applicants informed of outcome: W/C 1st February 2021
First stage interviews: Thursday 11th February 2021
Second Stage Interview: W/C 15th February 2021
Start date: As soon as possible.
To find out more about this position please find attached the recruitment pack entailing the role details. For an informal discussion regarding this exciting senior leadership role, please follow the link to our website.
Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
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Team Leader - Recovery & Opportunities
We are seeking someone who is creative, highly organised with strong leadership skills, to develop and manage a team of dispersed Recovery & Opportunities Coordinators (ROCs) across our services.
SHP (Single Homeless Project) is one of London’s leading homelessness prevention charities and a dynamic and growing organisation changing 8,000 lives every year across London - from supporting people in crisis, to helping them take the final steps towards independence and employment.
Reporting to the Head of Programmes, you will oversee the day to day running of the programmes across SHP as well as directly supervising a range of specialist staff. You will also lead on the ongoing development of a timetable of recovery focused activities and resources based in our accommodation services, which spans several London boroughs.
To succeed, you will have proven experience of working with individuals affected by mental ill health, substance use, rough sleeping and related complex needs.You will also have proven practical experience of developing and delivering clinical/group work, for a client group that might be resistant to engage or change.
Defined and developed through best practice, our services work with people of all genders who have unmet needs relating to social isolation, mental health and/or substance misuse and these are typically co-occurring presentations. Our Opportunities Programme has been developed to instigate and support the process of change and recovery, with daytime workshops and sessions being run such as yoga, mindfulness, arts and arts for therapy, health and wellbeing including sport & fitness, cook and eat, therapeutic horticulture.
At SHP we welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to having a workforce that is made up of diverse individuals, skills, experiences and abilities. Due to current under –representation at management level, we particularly encourage applications from individuals within our Black and Asian communities.
Closing date for applications: 15th February 2021 (at Midnight)
Interviews to be held: 2nd March 2021
This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant.
Our attractive benefits package includes:
- A salary increase after successfully completing six months.
- A 37.5 hour working week including flexible working hours (core hours are 10am – 4pm) in non-accommodation services
- 25 days annual leave, increasing annually to the maximum 30 days (plus paid Bank Holidays),
- A contributory pension scheme: SHP will contribute the equivalent of 5% of your annual salary
- Staff Health Cash Plan and discounts scheme
- Comprehensive and integrated training programme designed specifically to develop the skills and knowledge involved in our work
SHP is actively committed to equal opportunities and the promotion of diversity and inclusion, in all of our services and workplaces. We are also Disability Confident Committed, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and IIP accredited.
TreeHouse School is a specialist school for children and young adults aged 4-19 with a primary diagnosis of autism, some of whom have additional learning disabilities. We believe that every young person attending TreeHouse School deserves a fulfilling, happy and rewarding life. Our educational approach focuses on the individual at all times.
We are very proud of our school and our pupils' achievements. Our ‘Outstanding' judgements from Ofsted quoting ‘‘The school's culture puts no ceiling on pupils" reflects our efforts and commitment to make the everyday possible for our pupils.
To continue our development, we are looking to recruit a qualified Teacher to join us on our ambitious journey. Your day to day role will include delivering creative and person-centred functional life lessons to up to 8 learners within a secondary class. Our learners are mostly pre-verbal or use assistive communication systems to make their needs understood. All learners are working on the pre-entry national curriculum framework with functional Maths and English embedded throughout the curriculum.
Your role as a Teacher:
- Provide excellent delivery, teaching and course leadership to learners across TreeHouse School.
- Safeguard and promote the welfare of the children and young people we support.
- Work with learners to ensure they receive a service that delivers the outcomes specified in their individualised learning, person-centred plans.
- Prepare and deliver schemes of work, lesson plans, assignments and assessments in line with departmental and awarding body requirements.
- Work collaboratively with allied health professionals as part of a trans-disciplinary team.
Why join us?
- The role itself is very rewarding both through the freedom of creativity and seeing first hand, our learners develop and progress through their goals and aspirations.
- Excellent CPD including a wide-range of in house and external training courses.
- Competitive annual salary.
- Annual staff recognition awards.
- Cycle to work scheme up to £5000.
- Season ticket loans.
- A wide range of wellness programmes both in person and online including: virtual yoga & zumba classes, running club, art & cooking classes.
- Employee Assistance Programme, to help you balance your work, family, and personal life.
- Access to physiotherapy.
- On-site parking.
We are committed to investing in our people and their talent. We make sure every single person is clear about their role, and has the tools, knowledge and learning they need to perform well and make a difference.
For an informal discussion about this exciting position please see contact details within the recruitment pack attached.
Closing Date: Sunday 31st January 2021
Interview Date: Interviews will be held throughout January 2021, accommodating both applicant and interviewer availability.
Start date: As soon as possible, we appreciate notice periods may effect this.
Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
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Magdalen is an environmental education and care farming charity set on its own 132-acre organic farm and nature reserve. Our Centre Manager looks after all facilities and hospitality services for 5000 visitors per year.
Our outgoing Centre Manager has been at Magdalen for 20 years, and has helped manage the organisation through periods of dramatic change and growth. We are now seeking a successor who can both maintain the excellent standards set and find further improvement through a fresh perspective.
This is a complex full time role, suitable for an experienced, multi-skilled person. The salary is £25,000
We are asking all candidates to apply on our application form, which you will find within the Recruitment Pack you can download from this site.
The closing date for applications email to us is January 24th 2021. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted the following day and invited to a tour on January 31st, and interviews on February 4th.
We look forward to reading your application!
Job Roles:
- To take responsibility for the condition, upkeep and cleanliness of the visitor centre buildings, barns, teaching spaces outside and infrastructure on site. Ensure that the buildings and equipment are maintained in a good condition, to include commissioning repairs and ordering replacement equipment
- To manage and oversee our in-house catering, including line management of catering staff and to work alongside them on occasion as required.
- To manage housekeeping & maintenance staff and to work alongside them as appropriate in order to ensure the good condition of the visitor centre.
- To set rotas and individual action plans for the Hospitality Team, help them manage their time effectively and to ensure high quality and continuous improvement.
- To adhere to and ensure the Hospitality team follows the charity’s policies
- To take an overall role across all departments of the Magdalen Project for Health & Safety, ensuring staff and management are aware of their H&S responsibilities and advising them as appropriate.
- To manage the appropriate sections of the organisation’s budget. To manage stock control and ordering supplies for the Hospitality Team.
- To appoint contractors as appropriate and within the constraints of the budget to ensure the safety and good order of the visitor centre. Negotiate and work with suppliers and contractors to ensure best value
- To liaise with customers and other staff to ensure visiting groups’ requirements are met and to help ensure we provide a good level of friendly and efficient customer service.
- To carry out other roles as reasonably requested by the Chief Executive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.