This is a unique opportunity to work in a diverse and exciting environment. The Bookings Coordinator role is part of the Operations and Projects team, which provides a hub of administrative, booking and operational support for the Learning and Participation department.

This role has a multi-channel brief, which includes the Formal Learning programme (a broad curriculum linked programme for visiting schools with 90,000+ participants per annum) and a thriving community, family and guide programme, alongside other programmes and projects.

Kew is the world’s leading botanic gardens, at the forefront of plant and fungal science, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a major visitor attraction.

We want a world where plants and fungi are understood, valued and conserved – because our lives depend on them.

We use the power of our science and the rich diversity of our gardens and collections to provide knowledge, inspiration and understanding of why plants and fungi matter to everyone.

We are looking for an individual with a strong background in customer service and booking management. The role requires an organised, flexible team player with excellent communication and administrative skills.

Enthusiastic about Kew’s mission and adaptable, with excellent multi-tasking and planning skills, you will be pivotal in enabling us to provide high quality learning and engagement for Kew’s visiting public.

Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.

If you are interested in this position, please visit our website for more information and to apply.

Closing Date: 11/10/2020

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

No agencies please.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Volunteer Coordinator to join our team to co-ordinate all strands of volunteering activity across the Commission, including onboarding new programmes onto the volunteer management system. You will be the go-to person for system changes, training and general setup, ensuring all users internal and external have an excellent experience.

You will champion and promote volunteering across the organisation and externally, seeking out new volunteer opportunities and reaching out to new audiences as well as existing volunteers and community groups.

We would like you to have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the voluntary sector, with experience developing and delivering training courses and workshops for managers. You will have a strong knowledge of volunteering processes, data storage and systems and have excellent IT skills.

With your strong interpersonal skills, you will be fluid at engaging and influencing people at all levels and be an active and positive collaborator.

This is a varied role which will require excellent organisational and prioritisation skills. You will have a flexible attitude with the ability to remain resilient, calm and efficient when under pressure.

How to Apply:

A full job description and details of how to apply can be found on our website careers page.

Please send your cover letter, CV and completed application form. We are unable to consider applications if the required documents are not submitted.

You must have eligibility to work in the UK

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time once we receive sufficient applications and encourage all interested applicants to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

Travel:

You must be within a reasonable commute from our Maidenhead Head Office at 2 Marlow Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 7DX. On-road parking and public car parks are located approximately ten minutes’ walk from the office. We are also located within a ten-minute walk of Maidenhead train station and the Town Centre bus stops.

During the current Covid-19 situation we are working from home. We will return to the office in line with UK Government advice and guidance. The role-holder will be expected to work at the office when required.

As part of our family support service, The Joshua Tree provides opportunities for all members of our families to connect with and gain support from our team.  The Well-being Co-ordinator's role will be to organise and lead well-being sessions, activities and programmes within the centre and online, on a one to one or group basis.  The role covers the well-being of children, young people and adults and will promote peer support and social interaction through the arrangement of group events and activities. The role also provides emotional support during potentially stress-provoking situations.

The key purpose of this role is to deliver a high quality, family-focused service. It involves planning, organising and implementing care plans to suit the individual members of the family and support programmes for differing groups e.g. grandparents, parents and bereavement. This includes liaising with other members of the family support team and co ordinating appropriate therapeutic interventions when required.

This role involves an element of administrative duties as well as directly supporting families at the Family Support Centre. Travel may be involved (up to an hour driving distance) for work outside of the centre. Therefore, post holders must hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle. Mileage expenses will be covered by the employer.  Part of this role includes monitoring and updating social media, in relation to family support services.

The post holder will follow The Joshua Tree's values and effectively communicate with service users, their families, colleagues and educational and healthcare professionals.

This role will be emotionally demanding. A full induction programme and training will be provided. We provide regular supervision and reflection time to support emotional wellbeing.

It’s an incredibly exciting time to join Independent Age and help make an impact on the lives of older people. This role is a central role within the charity. Working closely with the Operations Manager, the postholder will collaborate across the organisation and lead on projects to embed outstanding practice in the key disciplines of Facilities, Reception, Procurement, Annuitants’ Support and Central Administration. The ethos of the Corporate Services directorate is very much to establish the best ways of working that enable other colleagues to achieve their objectives.

With demonstrable experience of working in an administrative role you must have excellent organisational skills including the ability to prioritise a range of tasks, working flexibly and autonomously to balance work across multiple teams, meeting challenging deadlines.

You must have the ability to communicate and liaise effectively, both in person and via telephone/email with staff at a range of levels and disciplines, as well service users and members of the public, and the ability to draft detailed and accurate written material.  With strong customer service experience, you must have the ability to resolve problems and deal with queries in a proactive manner.

Community Catalysts is a social enterprise working across the UK to try to make sure that people who need care and support to live their lives can get help in ways, times and places that suit them, with real choice of attractive local options.

Since 2007 we have worked with partners in more than 90 local authority areas, keen to improve market diversity and widen community options. We help people use their talents to care for and support other local people by setting up small enterprises and ventures, creating jobs and volunteering opportunities. We also design and deliver projects that unlock community and individual assets in order to create opportunities for people who need care and support. We run the Local Area Coordination Network.

Community Catalysts has an ambitious aim and we know that we need to bring new skills and experience into our administration team in order to achieve our UK-wide ambition.

The Membership Coordinator is responsible for providing comprehensive, high quality administrative and project support to ensure the smooth running of our membership functions which include our Local Area Coordination Network and Small Good Stuff.

The post holder will also provide a range of communications and marketing support associated with our membership functions.

The role will be home based with occasional work from the Harrogate office.

Closing date for applications is on 9th October 2020 at 5.00pm and interviews will take place on 16th October 2020 virtually.

We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community.

Application Deadline : Open ended - We will initiate interviews and the selection process on a rolling basis, with the aim to have this position filled as soon as an appropriate candidate is identified.

Who we are?

Muslim Aid are an International not-for-profit providing support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background.

We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people helping themselves. In addition to the 11 country offices worldwide we also work with multiple partner offices focussing on sustainable development programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.

Summary of Role

Reporting to the Campaigns Manager, this newly formed role of Digital Marketing coordinator is responsible for helping develop and implement Muslim Aid’s digital marketing strategy, operational plans, digital campaign activities and website management. The role manages and serves as the main contact for Muslim Aid’s Digital Marketing and online suppliers and has day-to-day management of digital marketing operations budget. The role will work within the Campaigns team and support the other FR functions including volunteer fundraising, philanthropy and international programmes teams to maximise online impact.

About the Role

This role is based in the UK and open to individuals with unrestricted right to live and work in the UK. At this stage we are unable to offer sponsorship opportunities.

The main responsibilities of this role will be to:

1. Plan and implement integrated Digital Search, Display and Video campaigns for multiple platforms
2. Analyse and report from Google Analytics and other relevant tools to optimise campaigns
3. Work with the Campaigns and FR teams to deliver integrated campaigns and ensure MA’s key campaigns are reflected in our digital channels
4. Co-ordinate the creation of social media plan and execute social media schedule using Hootsuite, Moz, and other social tools
5. Project Manage and provide digital marketing expertise on cross organisational projects as required
6. Devise digital media plans for Muslim Aid campaigns, including display and videocampaigns

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

• BS/MS degree in digital marketing or a related work field
• Strong understanding of the major technology-driven changes and trends affecting the online media and advertising industries Strong understanding and experience of performance advertising (Search, Display and Video)
• Have demonstrable understanding of Email Marketing, SEO, CMS & CRM
• Creative and innovative, with a real passion for digital marketing
• Able to absorb and critically evaluate a large amount of information and data in order to make decisions
• Strong independent judgement in managing external organisations and internal contacts

Why you should Apply

If you are passionate about marketing and are up to date with the Digital world, then this role is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Digital Marketing Coordinator who will join our team and help us continue to serve humanity

How to Apply:

To apply please ensure that you complete Muslim Aid Application Form. 

Muslim Aid’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children and vulnerable adults in our care/employment. Successful candidates will be expected to undergo a DBS check. In addition, all successful candidates for finance roles will undergo an Experian Credit Check.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief or age. 

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications will be accepted until closing date, however, Muslim Aid reserves the right to initiate interviews and the selection process on a rolling basis with the aim of identifying an appropriate candidate as quickly as possible.

Job Title:Adult Engagement and Wellbeing Coordinator

Department:England Support Service Team 

Reports to:Health Development Manager 

Salary:up to £28,500 pro rata (dependent on experience) 

Hours:28 hours (over 4 or 5 days)

Location:Home based with travel throughout England, and occasional travel to Wales and Northern Ireland 

Purpose of Job 

To deliver a high quality wellbeing and engagement service to individuals with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus through Shine membership, focussing on our adult members. 

To empower and enable members living with the conditions to lead healthy and happy lives through greater independence, better condition management and by creating links to the Shine community across England, Wales and Northern Ireland 

Core role 

Working with our various service teams across England, Wales and Northern Ireland to lead our offer to adult members with Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus by delivering and/or co-ordinating: 

• The delivery of group activities, events and sessions (virtual and/or face to face) to combat loneliness, promote wellbeing and good physical health maintenance routines. 

• Our engagement and communication with adult members through social media, email, phone and post to create/promote positive peer support groups and regular positive discussion. 

• The provision of advice, support and guidance to enable our adult members to access the right NHS services to improve their health and well-being, and to better co-ordinate their care and independence. This will include attending specialist clinics to engage with them (where they exist and are running). 

• The referral of individual members and/or their families/carers to the most appropriate source of expertise and support in Shine’s Health team, Benefits team and other designated specialists within the organisation, or signpost to external agencies as appropriate. 

• The participation of adult members in surveys and co-production to inform our delivery and ensure that our health and wellbeing offer is evidence-led

• Opportunities to recruit and work with Shine volunteers. 

• The provision of information for professionals working with individuals and families affected by Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus. 

• To take available opportunities where possible to raise greater awareness of Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus amongst professionals, external organisations and the general public through presentations, training and attendance at professional events. 

• The active promotion of membership of Shine to people with the relevant conditions. 

• Clear and accurate record keeping for monitoring and evaluation using our Charity Log System 

•  Work with service, fundraising, marketing, trust and grants colleagues and Shine’s membership to identify and seize potential fundraising opportunities for long-term sustainability of the work. 

• The creation and sharing of an up to date directory of relevant contacts, 

• To undertake administrative duties as required of the role. 

Any other duties in line with the job role. 

Core criteria - essential 

• Ability to travel across the designated areas 

• Flexible working hours, this may include some weekends and overnight stays 

• Ability to work from home 

• The ability to be motivated and work on your own initiative with lone working from home, whilst also travelling across the area to be part of the wider dispersed team. 

• Full Enhanced DBS checks will be completed 

Experience and qualifications – essential 

• Hold a registered qualification in a health (including mental health), nursing, social care or disability related field 

• Experience of working with disabled adults 

• At least two years’ recent experience of delivering support and advice on one or more of the following: 

Health and wellbeing; independence; finance and benefits; social care, developing friendships and social skills; reducing isolation 

• Experience of developing and delivering opportunities to enable and empower people with disabilities to achieve their goals towards independence. 

Knowledge, skills and abilities – essential 

• Understanding of spina bifida and hydrocephalus and of the issues and challenges faced by people living with these conditions 

• Ability to work with people individually and facilitate group activities/events 

• Excellent communication skills, verbally and written with a good working knowledge of digital communication, social media posting and messaging 

• IT literate with a good knowledge of computer systems and programmes (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and use of databases 

• A non-judgemental approach to working with people 

Knowledge, skills and abilities – desirable 

• A good understanding of the role peer support plays in enhancing services and support to members 

• A good understanding of how to use social media and its effectiveness in reducing social isolation

If you want the opportunity to join this fast paced, expanding organisation that prides itself on making a difference to the lives of individuals with Spina Bifida, then we would love to hear from you!

To apply please submit a CV and supporting statement, which should outline your interest and explain how you meet the role criteria.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early. 

Closing date: 4th October 2020 at 12pm

Interview date: 9th October 2020

Who are GMYN?

For many young people, the transition to adulthood isn’t easy. In the UK, one third of young people are lonely, half feel unready for work and half feel like they don’t belong to their community.

At GMYN, our vision is #YoungPeopleCan and we help young people in Greater Manchester overcome this. We deliver a range of development programmes and drop-in activities to help young people transition to adulthood feeling skilled, supported and positive.

Job Summary

GMYN have been helping care experienced young people aged 13-25 since 2012 through fun but challenging weekly activities to build social skills, encourage health and positive wellbeing, develop self-esteem and provide skills for the future. We also match care experienced young people with volunteering and development opportunities for employment.

We have recently been successful in securing 12 months of funding from The Prince’s Trust Future Workforce Fund to expand our Care Experienced Programme into Tameside to support looked after children and care leavers aged 16-25 develop vital life skills, positive wellbeing and employability skills. We are therefore looking to recruit a skilled and passionate Programme Coordinator to join our Care Experienced Team and deliver this piece of work in Tameside through a mixture of weekly 1:1 support sessions, skills and wellbeing group activities, and employability workshops.

Key responsibilities 

• To create an effective relationship with care leavers as well as young people who are in care; identifying their needs and help them to overcome barriers to participation.

• Deliver positive life skills, wellbeing and employability focussed activities enabling young people to develop key skills, build confidence and gain the knowledge they need to support a positive future.

• To provide appropriate group and 1:1 support with a flexible approach to encourage participation.

• To enable participants to clarify their learning and development needs and draw up individual action plans.

• To support young people to participate in learning activities including training and volunteering.

• To work alongside Tameside partners, building and maintaining referral pathways in order to support CEYP access education, volunteering, training and employment opportunities.  

• To be led by and focussed on the aspirations of the young person, in order to offer the most effective support.

• To ensure that in the project all participants are safeguarded and that good safe practice is followed in all project activities.

• Ensure that provision is of the highest quality and achieves positive outcomes for children and young people.

• To monitor and evaluate the project/programme outputs and outcomes using GMYN’s data collection tools and report these to management and the funder.

• To carry out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities that contribute to the organisations overall aims and objectives.

Whilst our staff team is diverse in many ways, people from BAME backgrounds and people with disabilities are currently under-represented, therefore applications from candidates who identify with these characteristics are welcomed and encouraged.

Apply: Please send your CV and cover letter (no more than two sides of A4) showing how you meet the person specification using this site by 12pm Weds 14th Oct.

Interviews: Interviews will be held on Weds 21st Oct in person, subject to government guidance, however we are able to conduct video interviews where needed. We can also offer reasonable travel expenses to shortlisted candidates if required.

Further information can be found in the attached job pack.

Background and context:

Fight for Peace (FFP) uses boxing and martial arts combined with education and personal development to realise the potential of young people living in communities affected by crime, violence and social exclusion. Founded in Rio de Janeiro in 2000 to work with young people involved in and affected by the drug trade, FFP opened a second Academy in Newham London in 2007 to help tackle the issue of youth involvement in gangs and violence. Having established FFP Academies in both Rio and London, FFP began expanding globally in 2011 and now has a presence in 25 countries via its Global Alumni Network of over 140 trained community based partner organisations.

FFP is seeking a talented passionate individual, strategic thinker and experienced Employability Coordinator (EC), who will be responsible for strategic planning and running of the Employability Programme at FFP. With a strong background in working with NEET’s (not in education, employment or training) and/or working with corporate partners, the role requires an individual who can engage easily with a wide range of young people and structure opportunities in both entry level roles and long-term careers.

This post requires someone who possesses a proactive nature and is able to establish business partnerships and create employment opportunities in various sectors to cater for the diversity of interest required by Academy members. It is a two year, full-time, position.

Main Purpose:

Reporting directly to the Head of Programmes (HoP) the successful candidate will work closely with the education and mentoring teams to develop a structured programme for Academy members in:

• Creating ‘quick win’ job opportunities: link with employers able to offer entry level roles (retail, construction, catering) to meet the immediate and pressing need for income that could result in alternative/illegal activities;
• Create long term meaningful employment: utilise the input from consultation with young people to target industries of interest to provide meaningful career based employment;
• Building a range of partnerships: build connections with industries of interest to FFP’s caseload (creative, tech and sports based opportunities) that FFP lacks to meet the needs of young people and sustain engagement;
• Maximising existing partnerships: maximise existing corporate funding relationships;
• Developing a new programme of flexible workshops and other support for young people to get them ‘work ready’.

The successful applicant will be responsible for:

• Leading on all employability related activities at the Fight for Peace Academy;
• Developing a new employability programme that supports young people’s development into employment both short term  and into a long term vocation;
• Being able to develop programmes in circumstances related to local/national coronavirus lockdowns and health restrictions imposed, leading to varied challenges to both access to young people, and young people’s engagement;
• Acting as relationship manager for some of Fight for Peace’s most generous corporate partners, creating structured opportunities for young people to gain work experience and potential employment;
• Conducting research to identify and engage potential new corporate and major partners to create structured opportunities for young people to gain work experience and potential employment;
• Effectively networking to establish strong structured employability links with local and surrounding businesses to establish work placements, internships and job opportunities;
• Continuously improving and developing all aspects of the employability programme to successfully respond to local youth needs within Newham and the surrounding areas;
• Planning and overseeing all vocational courses ran by FFP at the Academy;
• Supporting the Fundraising team with the maintenance of employee engagement via corporate partners;
• Inputting accurate data –to ensure the monitoring, evaluation and learning team have all information readily available for internal and external reports;
• Ensuring social and programme outputs and outcomes are met;
• Managing the Academy one evening per week and additionally one Friday every eight weeks;
• Any other duties that may be required.

Person Specification:

The successful candidate will have:

Essential

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience of working in a community/charity setting engaging hard to reach young people supporting them into successful employment opportunities;
• A demonstrable record of progressing young people onto various training opportunities, education courses and/or employment;
• A proven track record of establishing strong partnerships with various services and business sectors creating opportunities for work experience/internships/job opportunities for young people;
• A proven understanding of the employment/further education sector;
• Excellent written skills and attention to detail;
• Strong organisational and administrative skills, including the ability to multi-task and work under pressure;
• An ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team;
• Experience of working with corporate donors or clients to fulfil objectives;
• A willingness to try new things and support the development of others;
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office packages/monitoring, evaluation and learning processes and database systems (ideally Salesforce);
• Be willing to work flexible hours and to support Academy activities and attend Academy events;
• Demonstrate a commitment to FFP’s mission and values;
• Safeguarding trained and experience of applying safeguarding awareness to a youth work setting;
• Right to work in the UK.

Personal qualities:

• A highly motivated and energetic leader;
• Strong influencing skills – the ability to show insight and manage complex situations and processes between people;
• An ability to engage with a wide variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds and build rapport at ease;
• An empathic approach when assisting members with their issues;
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills;
• Self-starter, ability to use own initiative to achieve targets;
• The capacity to perform under pressure;
• A proactive nature and committed team player.

Fight for Peace is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate must be willing to undergo an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

How to apply: Please email your CV and cover letter (no longer than two pages) addressing how you meet the person specification.

Deadline: Wednesday 30th September at midnight.

Successful applicants to be interviewed will be notified by Friday 2nd October 

First round of interviews will take place on: 6th and 7th October

We are looking for someone to refine and co-ordinate our current temporary COVID-19 emergency food relief distribution hub on the ground in Rotherhithe SE16 to ensure that those most at risk of food insecurity locally are getting the essential supplies they need.  This will be followed by planning and managing the transition of these operations to an alternative site over the coming months, in collaboration with local partners.

What we do

Time & Talents is a lively, busy community centre in the heart of Rotherhithe, SE16.  Set in a leafy heritage building, and ‘T&T2’, our second venue in Surrey Quays Shopping Centre, we offer something for everyone. With a history of 133 years of supporting people of all ages in Rotherhithe and Bermondsey, we bring people together for mutual support, fun and friendship, with a wide range of services and activities for older adults, children and families’ projects and volunteering opportunities.

During COVID-19, in partnership with Southwark Council and other food hubs in the Borough, we have been operating a weekly temporary emergency relief food distribution hub from our Old Mortuary building.  With a team of staff and volunteers, we take in deliveries and donations of essential food and hygiene supplies and in turn sort, pack and deliver food parcels to 250 of the most isolated and socio-economically disadvantaged people in the local area.  We are now looking to refine these operations and to transition them to a partner site in Rotherhithe over the coming months.  In the longer team, and in partnership with other local stakeholders, we want to develop a sustainable model that addresses food insecurity locally with dignity, choice and empowerment and connects local people to their community.

The role

In this role, you’ll be;

• Running the weekly food distribution hub (currently operating on Wednesdays and Thursdays)
  • Managing the flow of food through the project to include:
  • Working with partners who donate food to the project
  • Ordering from our suppliers
  • Receiving deliveries and sorting and managing stock
  • Stock rotation
  • Safe storage of high-risk food items
  • Overseeing food hygiene
• Managing the recipients list, including accepting and rejecting referrals on an ongoing basis and in line with operational capacity
• Assessing and refining current processes and procedures
• Working with clients to shape and improve the service
• Supervising and training volunteers
• Planning and co-ordinating the transition of current operations to a local partner site in partnership with other local community organisations and wider stakeholders
• Managing the day-to-day finances of the project

About you

You are passionate about healthy food and nutritious eating and believe that quality food should be available for everyone.  You’re a problem solver and you get things done. You have strong relationship building skills and build trust and credibility easily. You’re flexible, accountable, take responsibility, are highly organised and skilled in multitasking.

About us

We are an energetic, experienced, and passionate team of 15, with a strong sense of shared purpose and a lively sense of humour. You’ll have the chance to make a big contribution to a growing, ambitious and innovative organisation which has doubled its reach and impact in recent years.

This role is part-time, with flexibility for regular evening and occasional weekend working.

Time & Talents is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity, and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person that they are. We actively encourage applications from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.

If you would like an informal chat about the job, please email us with your phone number and a suitable time for us to call.

The closing date is 17:30 on Wednesday 7 October 2020.  However, we’ll be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, so please apply as soon as possible.

TO APPLY: All applications to be submitted online via CharityJob. Send a CV and a cover letter of no more than two sides of A4, explaining why you want the job and how your experience relates to the job description and person specification.

IMPORTANT: We’ll use cover letters to assess applications alongside CVs. Please ensure you take the time to include a well-written cover letter as detailed above.  We won’t assess applications without one.

Coronavirus/COVID-19: the safety and wellbeing of our current and future employees remain a top priority, therefore interviews will be conducted remotely by video if necessary.

Our volunteers provide important support to bereaved families and others attending an Inquest at a Coroners Court. 

As a Volunteer Coordinator you will be responsible for managing 70 exisiting volunteers and recruiting and trainig more volunteers to deliver the Service in Coroner’s Courts in the Midlands when required. 

You will need to be highly professional, very organised and able to manage your own workload.  Travel is involved and will cover a large geographical area and some overnight stays may be necessary depending on where the successful applicant lives.   A willingness to work on a flexible basis is essential.  The role is for 37.5 hours per week over 4 days.

Gegraphical area to be covered: South Staffordshire; Coventry; Leicestershire; Lincolnshire; Milton Keynes; Northamptonshire; Oxfordshire; Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin.

Please be advised that some interviews may take place via Zoom due to the current restrictions.

Closing date: 30 September 2020

Interview dates: week commencing 5 October 2020

Short list interviews: week commencing 12 October 2020

Application Deadline: 04 October 2020 

Summary of Role

The role is a 1 year fixed term position.The post holder will be responsible for the development and implementation of effective and coordinated MEAL systems across Muslim Aid’s programmes in support of quality service delivery.

The MEAL Coordinator’s mandate covers all Muslim Aid programmes. You will be responsible for the effective delivery of our new Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning policies and procedures in the UK and overseas. The primary objectives are to:

• Learn from past experience;
• Improve service delivery, planning and resource allocation; and
• Demonstrate accountability to ourselves and our stakeholders.

About the Role

As the MEAL Coordinator you will be working closely with staff and partners at both Muslim Aid in London (HQ) and in the Country Offices, supporting and leading on MEAL efforts throughout Muslim Aid.The main responsibilities of this role will be to:

• Provide strategic guidance on Muslim Aid’s MEAL services. 
• In close coordination with Muslim Aid HQ, country teams and other affiliates and partners, design and implement systems, processes and tools that ensure quality, consistency and best practices in planning, monitoring, evaluation, reporting, accountability and learning.
• Review, apply and monitor Muslim Aid MEAL policies and procedures to ensure they are fit for purpose. 
• Design and deliver key learning projects that incorporate the use of robust evidence into future programme design. 
• Support all Muslim Aid programme teams and partners in the process of tailoring MEAL tools and practices to different country contexts and programmatic (e.g. emergency), while ensuring consistency of Muslim Aid’s MEAL policy.
• Conduct training for Muslim Aid HQ and country office staff on programme standards and best practices, develop their knowledge, skills and competencies needed for effective monitoring, evaluation, learning and accountability.
• Provide comprehensive analysis and presentation of MEAL information on Muslim Aid programmes.
• Compile Muslim Aid HQ and country monitoring data into clear reports, which reflect activities, outputs and outcomes, provide accountability, and demonstrate impact. 

About You

This role is based in the UK and open to individuals with unrestricted right to live and work in the UK. At this stage we are unable to offer sponsorship opportunities.

To be successful in this role:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject.
• Strong technical knowledge of M&E theory, MEAL systems and processes.
• Proven experience in reviewing, monitoring and evaluating programmes, and using quantitative and qualitative methods and approaches.
• Experience in planning and managing surveys, developing and refining data collection tools, and with data quality assessments and oversight.
• Experience of working within an international organisation.
• Manage complex information relating to projects, question inaccuracies and present information in an understandable and approachable way.

Why you should Apply

If you are self-motivated, with the ability to work with a high degree of autonomy this role is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious MEAL Coordinator.

You will be joining a supportive, highly-skilled, passionate organisation as a specialist in your field. Muslim Aid offer a 35-hour week, generous holiday allowance of 37 days (including bank holidays), flexible working and encourage a healthy work-life balance.

How to Apply:

To apply please ensure that you complete Muslim Aid Application Form. 

Muslim Aid’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children and vulnerable adults in our care/employment. Successful candidates will be expected to undergo a DBS check. In addition, all successful candidates for finance roles will undergo an Experian Credit Check.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief or age. 

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications will be accepted until closing date, however, Muslim Aid reserves the right to initiate interviews and the selection process on a rolling basis with the aim of identifying an appropriate candidate as quickly as possible. 

Organisation

Jami was established in 1989 by parents, relatives and friends of people who experienced mental health difficulties. In 2013 Jami became responsible for the community’s non-residential mental health provision, creating a single mental health service for the Jewish community.

Compeer is Jami’s new in-house befriending programme which aims to improve the quality of life, self-esteem, and resilience of people with mental illness through one-to-one support with a trained volunteer.

Pairs meet up regularly for simple social and practical activities, to provide support to people at their homes, or to access their local communities, with most interactions having taken place over the phone in response to lockdown. 

Job purpose

To work closely with the Compeer Volunteer Manager to deliver and develop Compeer volunteering at Jami, as well as to support the wider volunteering aims and objectives across the charity. This includes supporting the recruitment, induction, training, supervision, and retention of Compeer at Jami volunteers, as well as supporting the people who use Compeer.

Key relationships

• Compeer Volunteering Manager and Volunteer and Pastoral Coordinator
• Jami service managers
• External volunteering agencies and local community groups
• Compeer affiliates

Main responsibilities

Coordinating Compeer:

• Along-side the Compeer Manager, support the recruitment process for Compeer volunteering, which includes interviewing, screening, developing, and delivering role-specific training, matching, support, and supervision of Compeer volunteers
• Monitor volunteer/friend caseload via telephone and face-to-face contact and processing of volunteer reports
• Support matched pairs in planning for and organizing wellbeing and/or practical activities
• Developing the virtual and telephone Compeer to incorporate wellbeing and other 1:1 activity
• Formally assessing client need, complete with regular reviews and outcome monitoring
• Providing updates in both qualitative and quantitative form to the Compeer Volunteering Manager when needed
• Updating and maintaining key documents, which includes the newsletter and volunteering handbook
• Liaising with internal and external referrers to ensure a smooth referral process whilst also respecting confidentiality and GDPR
• Working with the education team to facilitate other training modules for volunteers for the prospectus when needed
• Provide support in problem solving and crisis intervention as needed in the Compeer relationship and wider program
• Facilitate and organize volunteer support sessions on a regular basis
• Attend meetings with external agencies when appropriate

Other:

• Keep up to date with practice developments through involvement in appropriate national and local networks
• Maintain own personal development and keep up to date with current knowledge and health and social care agenda through reading, attending study days, conferences, and meetings as appropriate
• Work within Health and Safety guidelines, with reference to the Lone Worker Policy and individual risk assessments
• Compliance with the Equality Act, and Health and Safety legislation
• Attend regular supervision with named supervisor
• Participate in the organisation’s appraisal process
• Ensure that all activities are operated in a way which is consistent with the values of Jami and the Jewish community it serves.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by your line manager or another designated senior manager

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To apply please send your C.V. and a one page covering letter 

Ready for a new challenge?
 
We are looking for an organised, self-motivated and confident individual to join our established Social Prescribing team working with adults with complex needs, helping them to access the support they need to live independent and healthier lives.
 
The position is available in Tunbridge Wells, and applicants must have experience of working with adults, and a background in medical or social care where you have delivered mental health support to clients or groups..

You will work alongside multiple GP practices, independently managing a caseload and new referrals, providing personalised support and connecting patients with health and community services to improve independent living, health and wellbeing. It is essential that you have an understanding of how to prioritise need, and be able to recognise when to refer on to specialist services, being confident in your ability to communicate at different levels across both the health and social care sectors. 
 
You will need to demonstrate a robust knowledge of confidentiality, data protection, safeguarding and boundaries in all aspects of your work. Car driver essential.
 
It’s time to make a difference.