Healthwatch Milton Keynes is here to influence improvements in local health and social care services and make sure they work for the patients and service users of Milton Keynes. Our mission is to be an independent organisation, providing an effective local voice for people in Milton Keynes, influencing and shaping health and social care services to meet their needs.

We are seeking a Service Coordinator from August until 31st March 2021 to support our Interim CEO whilst the CEO is on Maternity Leave.

The post of Service Coordinator will be responsible for working with the Interim CEO to develop, deliver and oversee the outreach, engagement, and research activities of the organisation.

Duties will include flexible support to the Interim CEO in the delivery of our activities and the day-to-day management of the charity including coordinating volunteers, supporting relationships management with commissioners of services and service providers and compiling reports.

We are looking for a candidate who is highly adaptable to new working environments and has a high degree of initiative. You’ll also be passionate about engaging with people and upholding people’s rights to receive high quality health and social care services.

Candidates should possess strong people relationship and project management skills, report writing and IT skills. Previous experience of working within a Social Care or Healthcare setting is desirable.

We highly recommend interested applicants contact us for an informal chat about the role in the first instance to discuss home working arrangements and our plans to return to working from our main office.

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing why you feel you make an ideal candidate for the post against the pre-requisites of the job description and person specification. 

Interviews for the post will be held in a virtual setting and will be held between Tuesday 4th and Friday 7th August 2020. 

PLEASE NOTE applications are being on a rolling basis, therefore the post we reserve the right to close the ad early .

Healthwatch MK CIO is an equal opportunities employer. We value the importance of diversity and positively welcome applications from all members of the community, including those with disabilities. The successful candidate will be expected to declare all previous criminal offences and to provide an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Real is recruiting a Communications and Marketing Coordinator. This is a new position created following an operational review. We recognise it’s important to be really clear about articulating who Real is for, how we can help them, and how they can get involved in Real’s work. We want to reach new audiences creatively, getting our messages out to a variety of stakeholders. There are challenges in doing this in a truly accessible way.

We are looking for an experienced, creative and knowledgeable person to lead our communications and marketing work. You will report directly to the Head of Programmes and together you will be responsible for developing and implementing a new communication strategy and action plan. We know that we want to be more relevant to more people. The role will combine both strategic and day-to-day communications and marketing work.

We also want to ensure our communications are two-way with our constituency. The role will also spend time supporting the delivery of the Local Voices community engagement project, especially up until December 2020, helping us reach people differently as a result of the COVID-19 situation.

We are initially recruiting at 0.5 FTE (17.5 hours per week) but there is potential for this to expand in the future when we get more funding and if the candidate is interested. This is an exciting opportunity to work for the only pan-disability, user-led organisation in Tower Hamlets; helping us to provide remarkable services to, and outcomes for, disabled people in the borough.

This role requires a motivated, capable individual who is able to inspire other staff, volunteers and members of the public to collaborate to help us really “tell the story” about how we can help and make a difference. You will be both strategic, and able to roll up your sleeves to get the job done. There are no roles reporting into this position currently, but there may be in future, and there are other staff and volunteers who will need guidance and support in communications activities.

Real is proud of its principles of valuing everyone and never discriminating. As a user-led organisation of local disabled people we particularly welcome applicants who are disabled or who live in Tower Hamlets.

Why you should work for Real

• We are a dynamic, growing third sector organisation and a user-led organisation of disabled people. We are firmly driven by our principles and ethos.
• We are a progressive organisation, constantly looking to work more effectively. But this does not mean we abandon our principles.
• We have a good reputation with our funders and our clients, and support approximately 1000 people in the community each year.
• We actively embrace diversity in all forms. Our clients relate to us more because we reflect their reality.
• We consider disability in our employees an asset.
• There is a great atmosphere and good staff morale.
• In a number of areas we are at the forefront of being part of an evolving and developing third sector in Tower Hamlets.

Applications close: 9am on Thursday 30 July 2020

Click on the link to our website here you will find:

• more information about Real
• important information about the recruitment process
• more information about the role
• the job description and person specification
• an application form

Once you have read the information above, if you would like to have an informal chat about the role, please contact Mike Smith, the CEO, or Richard Stewart, the Head of Programmes, via our reception.

About the organisation

CARAS is a registered charity working with people in south London and beyond who have an asylum or refugee background. Our values are:

• Kindness. CARAS will nurture all who are part of our community, helping everyone to develop their skills, talents and interests.  
• Justice. CARAS will strive for social justice following a rights-based approach in all of our work and challenging instances when rights are not upheld in wider society.  
• Empowerment. CARAS works alongside people, recognising and respecting their skills and strengths and striving together for better outcomes.  
• ‘With’ not ‘for’. CARAS will put the voices, opinions, experiences and needs of its beneficiaries at the heart of all that we do.  

About ESOL learning at CARAS

ESOL classes are essential to the holistic service we offer. It is often the first thing young people and adults ask for when they meet us. Our aim is to welcome learners, support them whatever their level and provide a bridge to enrolling in ESOL at their local college. Volunteers deliver non-formal classes for young people to support their participation in mainstream education, while a paid ESOL Tutor provides accredited Pre-Entry or Entry 1 courses to help adults prepare for college. CARAS offers learners small groups with lots of help and a creative, participatory curriculum.

CARAS currently offers a timetable of eight ESOL classes a week over Zoom: two for women, two mixed-gender adult classes and four classes for young people aged 15 to 18. Half the classes are at Entry 1 level, with the others at Entry 2 and Entry 3. We're pleased that more than 80 learners have joined us online since lockdown began, however this represents a drop in attendance, with not everyone willing or able to access online services. The combination of online and face-to-face learning nonetheless offers an exciting opportunity to reach more people across a wider area.

About the role

The main purpose of the role will be to oversee the day-to-day running of online classes and the gradual reintroduction of face-to-face classes when it is safe to do so. This will involve identifying appropriate venues that are accessible and safe for learners, volunteers and staff. The ESOL Coordinator will also work with the Head of Learning to develop a new Virtual Learning Environment to enhance both face-to-face and online delivery.

You will be supported through regular line management and clinical supervision, working alongside colleagues from our welcoming and supportive youth and adult teams. There are opportunities to access relevant training for this role.

This full-time role (5 days / 35 hours per week) is offered as a one-year fixed-term contract.

Main activities

• Building and managing a team of volunteer teachers to deliver non-formal ESOL classes, including recruitment and training;
• Ensuring high quality provision across ESOL classes (online and face to face);
• Overseeing the practicalities of resourcing on-site classes, taking a cautious approach to the safe implementation of government guidance on protective measures during the coronavirus outbreak;
• Liaising with other providers to ensure that the needs of learners of refugee background are being met;
• Ensuring that delivery includes a range of creative and participatory methods;
• Conducting intake and diagnostic assessment of new beneficiaries, managing a waiting list if required;
• Participating in referral, team and other meetings as required;
• Monitoring and evaluation;
• Grant reporting;
• Ensuring that all safeguarding concerns are reported to the safeguarding lead;
• Working collaboratively with other project coordinators on educational support.

All services are currently being delivered remotely, however this is subject to change. The successful candidate will need to be able to work in Tooting and the south London area.

Please note this role will involve some evening and weekend work.

Person specification

Essential criteria:

• a recognised ESOL teaching qualification (minimum CELTA or CertTESOL, preferably PGCE with ESOL specialism or equivalent);
• experience of professional ESOL teaching and supporting others to teach;
• experience of managing others;
• a creative and participatory approach to learning;
• ability to communicate clearly with people from diverse backgrounds;
• ability to motivate and engage young people and adults, listening to others and working in a non-judgemental way that develops trust;
• friendly, warm and patient manner;
• reflective approach to professional practice;
• good organisation and administrative skills;
• good IT skills;
• a good understanding of safeguarding procedures.

Desirable criteria:

• experience or knowledge of issues facing refugee and asylum-seeker groups;
• experience of working with adult or youth refugee and asylum-seeking groups;
• knowledge of one or more community languages (including but not limited to Arabic, Vietnamese, Somali, Tigrinya, Amharic, Pashto, Dari, Farsi and Kurdish);
• experience of working in partnership with other organisations;
• knowledge of the Further Education sector;
• experience of working in community groups or the third sector;
• familiarity with common Data Management Systems (for recording purposes).

Please submit your completed application form by the end of Sunday 26 July at the latest.

Interviews will take place on the afternoon of Thursday 30 July or the morning of Friday 31 July.

Please note we may extend the submission deadline and interview dates depending on volume of applications.

Reset (DAAT) Needle Exchange Co-ordinator

Salary: £25,000

Duration: Full time 35hrs per week. Permanent contract.

Do you have passion for your work, a commitment to excellence and a desire to support some of the most vulnerable and excluded people in our communities? Could you support us to make positive lasting changes in people’s lives?

Providence Row works with more than a thousand homeless and vulnerably housed people a year in East London, offering an integrated service of crisis support, advice, recovery and learning and training programmes.  Our aim is to ensure that people who are so often excluded from mainstream services gain the support and opportunities they need to create a safe, healthy and sustainable life away from the streets. Central to our work are our core values of Compassion, Respect, Inclusiveness, Empowerment and Justice.  These inform the content, style and delivery of all our services.

We support clients in addressing their mental health, substance misuse needs and general wellbeing by building a positive relationship with the person, not just focusing on their problems, but by exploring their potential using a strength-based approach. Providence Row works with people to improve their self-esteem and confidence, helping them rediscover their skills, get back into work and training and build stronger support networks.

The ideal candidate

Passionate about providing quality support to some of the most vulnerable and excluded people in East London. You will have the drive and ambition to support your team to make positive lasting changes in people’s lives.

You will have experience in delivering a needle exchange service as well as an excellent knowledge of substance misuse support services.  Expert in engaging through a low threshold service and a strong understanding of how other factors such as rough sleeping and mental health issues can impact a person’s health and wellbeing. You will live out our values in your approach to your work

For an application pack, please visit our website.

The deadline for applications is – Monday 10th August 2020, 12pm

Interviews will take place – TBC

Providence Row is a charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales; company number 07452798 registered charity number 1140192.

MANCHESTER CARES: DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

• Salary: £26,000 (plus travel)
• Full time, permanent position (37.5 hours per week)
• 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Flexible working hours

Manchester Cares is a community network reducing loneliness and isolation amongst older and younger people alike; improving the confidence, belonging, purpose and power of all participants; and bringing people together to bridge the gaps across social, generational, digital, cultural and attitudinal divides.

In your new role as Development Coordinator at Manchester Cares, you will lead our local fundraising – by creating and managing challenges, events, corporate partnerships and by securing grants from local and national foundations. Your job will be to steward supporters so that they continue to support Manchester Cares, and to identify and secure gifts from foundations, businesses and individuals.

To do that, you will need to be a powerful communicator, in writing and in person, and someone who can talk to and relate to people from all backgrounds. You will be outgoing, with an organised, collaborative approach, an authentic communication style and an intrinsic understanding of the power of networks and digital media.

Crucially, we need a people-person: someone who can guide partnerships including with corporations, Councils and long-established community groups. We also need a numbers person, someone methodical, target focused and strategic, who can work with our national Head of Community Fundraising to drive a shared vision. And we need a self-starter: someone committed, tough, and focused working alone as well as collaboratively; who is passionate about developing Manchester Cares over the coming years.

Finally, we need someone who understands and is motivated by the demographics and social challenges of our communities and the issues we work on, and in particular who is passionate about and can clearly promote our vision for building close community networks to tackle isolation and loneliness.

In achieving this vision you will be trusted to work independently at this exciting organisation, with a growing profile and backing from local and national supporters. And you will be provided with development challenges and opportunities to play a pivotal role in the development of Manchester Cares and The Cares Family. If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

Please read the full job description and details on how to apply via the Manchester Cares website.

Manchester Cares is an anti-racist organisation committed to advancing anti-racism in our work and in our communities. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people, who are currently under-represented in our organisation. We are an equal opportunities employer.

We are looking to recruit a Conference & Events Coordinator (Programmes) to join our friendly team to help strengthen FIGO’s Events team to develop an expanding portfolio of large-scale and high-profile Congresses and events, and to help develop a long term FIGO Congress and events strategy.  This involves day to day interaction with FIGO Committees and Working Groups, FIGO Member Societies, Regional Federations, Supporting Organisations (e.g. the WHO and UN) and events venues and suppliers around the world.

This is a fixed term appointment (until December 2021) subject to annual performance review.

The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO’s) vision is that women of the world achieve the highest possible standards of physical, mental, reproductive and sexual health and wellbeing throughout their lives. The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) is the only organisation that brings together professional societies of obstetricians and gynaecologists on a global basis. For over 60 years FIGO has collaborated with the world's top health and donor bodies. FIGO currently has Member Societies in 132 countries/territories. FIGO is dedicated to the improvement of women’s health and rights and to the reduction of disparities in healthcare available to women and new-borns, as well as to advancing the science and practice of obstetrics and gynaecology. FIGO pursues its mission through advocacy, programmatic activities, capacity strengthening of Member Associations, education and training.

The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience:

General and professional education 

Essential

• Degree level qualification (or equivalent work experience in a related area)

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Experience of working on conferences / events (both planning, and on-site)

• Experience of working with event organisers and other event suppliers

• Experience of working with senior academic committees / groups and high-profile individuals

• Experience of working within an internationally focused, membership led organisation

Desirable

• Direct experience of organising international conferences / events e.g. within not for profit, medical, scientific or academic sectors

• Experience of working with international contacts and flexibility with regard to working with contacts in disparate locations and time zones

• Experience in coordinating scientific programme of large events

Skills, abilities and attributes

Essential

• Proven ability to work with a diverse and cross-cultural range of stakeholders

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail

• Adept at proactive planning and forward thinking

• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks concurrently

• Excellent writing and communication skills

• Excellent marketing and promotional skills

• Confident use of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel)

• Flexible and creative problem solver

Desirable

• Ability to communicate in a second language would be an advantage
• Experience in different accreditation schemes in medical field
• Knowledge of event management software, video conferencing software, virtual events platforms
• Project management skills

Any other requirements applicable

Essential

• Willing to travel internationally as required

BENEFITS (following successful completion of probation period)

•Optional  life assurance &  income protection available

•Pension - Up to 10% employer contribution available

•Season ticket loan available

• Optional dental and health insurance benefits

PLUS

•25 days annual leave (plus Bank and Statutory holidays and any working days between Christmas Day and the first working day in January) & other days e.g. Moving Day.

•Flexible working hours

•Employee assistance programme

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this position, please review the additional documents and then send your CV and  cover letter outlining your experience via the 'Apply with Charity Job' button. Please note that applications without a cover letter may not be considered. Please note that only those candidates who have been shortlisted will be contacted.

•Closing Date for applications :12 noon on Friday 17th July 2020

•N.B. Interviews will take place on 23rd July 2020 via Zoom.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO THOSE WHO HAVE THE RIGHT TO RESIDE AND WORK IN THE UK. WE WILL EXPECT RELEVANT PROOF OF SUCH IF ASKED FOR AN INTERVIEW (PLEASE DO NOT SEND THIS INFORMATION WITH YOUR APPLICATION).

The The Diana Award’s Mentoring Programme works with schools to target young people (aged 11-18yrs) who are at risk of becoming NEET (Not in education or employment) and who may benefit from having a positive role model.  We support these young people by collaborating with local partners and businesses who provide mentors to give them life-changing experiences and insights into the world of work.

The programme places a strong emphasis on social action; in addition to career skills training, mentors and mentees work together over 12 weeks to develop a campaign around a social issue that affects their community. This two pronged approach prepares young people for their post-secondary future and instils a sense of active citizenship. Your role is at the core of the programme, facilitating weekly sessions in schools and orchestrating the mentor/mentee journey and relationship. You will be responsible for the young person's journey and development throughout the whole of the programme which will mean working collaboratively with schools, further services and mentors over 16 week period. Adittional to this post, you will be responsible for the line management of another person.

RESPONSIBILITIES·

• To coordinate young people’s engagement with the programme and offer further opportunities where appropriate
• To work in close collaboration with the mentoring team to ensure an integrated approach to the programme delivery across your region
• To effectively track information on individual young people’s journeys and record information in a safe and timely manner
• Contribute to programme development and ensure effective intervention is delivered across your region
• Build and sustain strong relationships with schools in your region, actively network to develop relationships with local community groups, organisations and business
• Take responsibility for managing volunteers throughout programme delivery
• To lead and manage one other person to deliver the programme accross the region and carry out all respective line management duties
• To work in line with all safeguarding policy and champion best safe practice when working with young people

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent IT skills, including MS Office Suite
• Excellent public speaking and presentation skills
• Ability to prioritise own workload and deal with competing demands
• Ability to build relationships and work successfully with people at all levels
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Experience/Knowledge

• Experience of facilitating youth intervention prgrammes focused around social action (knowledge of careers programmes is a bonus)
• Experience of volunteer facilitation (experience working with corporate volunteers is a bonus)
• Knowledge and experience in safeguarding and child protection (or willingness to undertake training)
• Experience of working in or with schools and knowledge of the education sector
• A proven track record in designing and delivering effective youth programmes
• Knowledge and expereince of managing productive and successful teams

Personal Attributes

• Commitment to and ability to inspire commitment to The Diana Award’s vision, values and mission
• Personal integrity and credibility
• Resilience
• A ‘can do’ attitude
• Commitment to self-development
• Commitment to keeping up to date with key trends/developments in the sector
• Good judgement
• Driven to achieve great results
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Energetic, flexible, willingness to work outside of ‘normal’ office hours

SAFER RECRUITMENT

The Diana Award is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all. This is a responsibility that is shared by all members of staff the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS or equivalent police check.

Real is about to launch our new employment support project for disabled people and employers in Tower Hamlets. We are recruiting an Advice Coordinator to oversee and deliver this new service, for which we have three years’ funding.

Our “NOW and THEN” project is designed to help employers become more inclusive of disabled people as workers and therefore increase the employment rate of local disabled people. The project works through two parallel networks:

• THEN (Tower Hamlets’ Employers Network) - a collection of local employers looking to improve the way they support and attract disabled people in the workplace; and
• NOW (Network of Workers) - disabled people currently in work or those seeking employment, who want to help employers improve.

The projects aim is more disabled people accessing and thriving in work experience and employment opportunities, as Tower Hamlets employers become more inclusive of disabled people and more aware of how to support them.  This is an exciting opportunity to work for the only pan-disability, user-led organisation in Tower Hamlets; helping us to provide remarkable services to, and outcomes for, disabled people in the borough.

This role requires a motivated, person-centred individual who is able to lead and inspire other staff and members of the public to collaborate to deliver this specialised advice service. You will be expected to have a good understanding of, and existing experience in, employment support for disabled people. You will be responsible for ensuring that project aims are achieved and all of Real’s activities contribute to Real’s vision, mission and strategic objectives.  You will line manage a Senior Adviser (already in post) who will also work on the project alongside you.

Real is proud of its principles of valuing everyone and never discriminating. As a user-led organisation of local disabled people we particularly welcome applicants who are disabled or who live in Tower Hamlets.

Why you should work for Real

• We are a dynamic, growing third sector organisation and a user-led organisation of disabled people. We are firmly driven by our principles and ethos.
• We are a progressive organisation, constantly looking to work more effectively. But this does not mean we abandon our principles.
• We have a good reputation with our funders and our clients, and support approximately 1000 people in the community each year.
• We actively embrace diversity in all forms. Our clients relate to us more because we reflect their reality.
• We consider disability in our employees an asset.
• There is a great atmosphere and good staff morale.
• In a number of areas we are at the forefront of being part of an evolving and developing third sector in Tower Hamlets.

Applications close: 9am on Friday 31 July 2020

Click on the link to our website where you will find:

• more information about Real
• important information about the recruitment process
• more information about the role
• the job description and person specification
• an application form.

Once you have read the information above, if you would like to have an informal chat about the role, please contact Mike Smith, the CEO, or Richard Stewart, the Head of Programmes, via our reception

Real is about to launch our new support planning service called Taking Control of Your Life. We have funding for three years for this exciting new project. We are recruiting an Advice Coordinator to oversee and deliver this new service to disabled people living and working in Tower Hamlets, which will help improve the level of choice and control they have over the way they live their lives. This is an exciting opportunity to work for the only pan-disability, user-led organisation in Tower Hamlets; helping us to provide remarkable services to, and outcomes for, disabled people in the borough. The project also works alongside a group of local disabled people to “change the system”, making sure that statutory services, and service providers, listen to the needs of the people that use them and adapt to meet those needs better.

This role requires a motivated, person-centred individual who is able to lead and inspire other staff and members of the public to collaborate to deliver this specialised advice service. You will be expected to have a good understanding of, and existing experience in, support planning already. You will be responsible for ensuring that project aims are achieved and all of Real’s activities contribute to Real’s vision, mission and strategic objectives.  You will line manage an Adviser (also being recruited) who will also work on the project and will need supporting and developing into role.

Real is proud of its principles of valuing everyone and never discriminating. As a user-led organisation of local disabled people we particularly welcome applicants who are disabled or who live in Tower Hamlets.

Why you should work for Real

• We are a dynamic, growing third sector organisation and a user-led organisation of disabled people. We are firmly driven by our principles and ethos.
• We are a progressive organisation, constantly looking to work more effectively. But this does not mean we abandon our principles.
• We have a good reputation with our funders and our clients, and support approximately 1000 people in the community each year.
• We actively embrace diversity in all forms. Our clients relate to us more because we reflect their reality.
• We consider disability in our employees an asset.
• There is a great atmosphere and good staff morale.
• In a number of areas we are at the forefront of being part of an evolving and developing third sector in Tower Hamlets.

Applications close: Monday 20 July 2020

Click on the link to our website where you will find:

• more information about Real
• important information about the recruitment process
• more information about the role
• the job description and person specification
• an application form.

Once you have read the information above, if you would like to have an informal chat about the role, please contact Mike Smith, the CEO, or Richard Stewart, the Head of Programmes, via our reception

USPG is developing a new organisational strategy in which this role is central. We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic individual with great people skills to implement the new strategy with churches, theological institutions and church leaders in Britain and Ireland working through and with a growing network of USPG volunteers. USPG is building lasting relationships with  the training institutes and programmes for clergy and lay leaders of the Anglican Churches of Britain and Ireland, as is seeking to grow and develop our offering, bringing global mission into the heart of local mission. You will be theologically literate, confident in a range of educational and volunteering settings, and enjoy engagement in a broad range of educational and facilitating settings.

Your role

• To develop the Volunteering Strategy of USPG in order to support the growth of Church Engagement in Britain and Ireland.
• To work strategically with colleagues to ensure that volunteers are recruited, trained, resourced and deployed effectively.
• To work closely with and support the Fundraising Manager as they manage the development of mass appeals and church fundraising products ensuring that churches and volunteers have the resources to engage with USPG and fundraise effectively.
• To co-ordinate USPG’s engagement with theological education in order to raise the profile of global mission, and particularly USPG, with ordinands and trainee lay ministers, curates and new licensed lay ministers. 

USPG is looking for someone who is

• Theologically literate and articulate, able to communicate and inspire a wide range of church audiences.
• A strategic thinker and team player who can help USPG deepen our engagement with the Churches of Britain and Ireland
• Has an ability to recruit, motivate, direct and deploy volunteers to support the mission of USPG
• A Christian with a knowledge of the Anglican Communion.

This appointment is subject to safer recruitment procedures, including an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Applications must be recieved by 9am on Friday 24 July 2020,  using our application form, CVs will not be accepted.

Interviews will take place on Thursday 30 and Friday 31 July 2020.

LIVERPOOL CARES: PROGRAMME COORDINATOR (LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOUR)

• Salary: £26,000 (plus travel)
• 12-month contract (37.5 hours per week)
• 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Flexible working hours

Liverpool Cares is a community network reducing loneliness and isolation amongst older and younger people alike; improving the connection, belonging, purpose and power of all participants; and bringing people together to bridge the gaps across social, generational, digital, cultural and attitudinal divides.

In your new role as Liverpool Cares’ Programme Coordinator (Love Your Neighbour), you will own and lead our Love Your Neighbour programme across the city. 

You will work closely with our Head of Programmes and the rest of our small team to develop, deepen and expand Love Your Neighbour. You will meet older and younger people in communities all across Liverpool, create friendships across the generations, support those friendships to deepen and thrive, and ensure our safeguarding, records and storytelling procedures are upheld to the highest standards.

You will be introducing yourself to older neighbours in various circumstances – from the most active, outgoing fun-loving 90-somethings to people with huge and complex challenges navigating complicated situations. You will need to diligently articulate Liverpool Cares’ vision and the aims and objectives of our Love Your Neighbour programme so that all participants – including older and younger neighbours, family members, health agencies, councils and other partners – understand the role we play.

And you will need to support those neighbours to get the most out of their mutually beneficial relationships – through our check-in processes, regular reviews, informal encouragement, digital storytelling and other reporting requirements, so that Liverpool Cares can continue to grow and the relationships we build continue to thrive.

You will regularly be out in the community, meeting older neighbours joining the network for the first time, hosting evening inductions for new volunteers, making matches in people’s homes, working with colleagues across Liverpool Cares and the rest of The Cares Family, and holding meetings with various referral organisations and other partners key to the successful delivery of the Love Your Neighbour project and our overall vision.

We therefore need someone who understands and is motivated by the demographics and social challenges of our proud home city and the issues we work on – and who is passionate about people and can clearly promote our vision for building friendships across traditional divides in order to tackle isolation and loneliness.

We are looking for someone who can talk to and relate to people from all backgrounds, no matter their circumstances – someone equally comfortable discussing illness and isolation with a 95-year-old housebound older neighbour as they are talking about work and weddings with a 25-year-old. If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. 

Please read the full job description and details on how to apply via Liverpool Cares' website

Liverpool Cares is an anti-racist organisation committed to advancing anti-racism in our work and in our communities. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people, who are currently under-represented in our organisation. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Contract: Fixed Term (Until Autumn 2023), Part Time

Coram, the UK’s oldest children’s charity, is launching a major new heritage programme, Voices Through Time: the story of care, and needs an enthusiastic, skilled team to drive it forward. Coram’s archive is extensive, fascinating and sadly, because of its age, deteriorating. Recognising this, and the archive’s importance to the nation, the National Lottery Heritage Fund has made a four-year grant to enable us to

• digitise and transcribe a major portion of the archive;
• promote our heritage content online;
• match creative partners with care-experienced and looked-after young people in a series of arts projects;
• develop a suite of resources based on these activities, to reach out to others; and
• challenge the misconceptions of care by showcasing young people’s talents and ambitions.

We are now looking to build a team to deliver this project and are looking for individuals who are passionate about young people’s progression as well as, of course, heritage and history.

About the role

The Youth Engagement Coordinator will recruit and support young people who have experience of the care system, supporting them throughout their involvement in the programme. Experience and understanding of working with looked-after young people is essential, as is first-rate communication (at all levels), flexibility and a bright creative flare.

The post holder will report to the Programme Manager – The Story Centre. The role will involve close liaison with the Archivist and other partners to ensure a valuable and meaningful experience for those involved.

To apply for this role, please click on the apply button to complete the application.

For more information about the main duties and responsibilities of this role please refer to the job description and person specification.

Closing date: 9am, Thursday 6th August 2020

Interview date: Friday 14th August 2020

Coram is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Registered Charity No. 312278.

Are you looking for a rewarding part time, term time only role working with young people?  Funded by Sir Walter St John, our homework club runs every Tuesday between 4.30-6.30pm during term-time and is a place where young carers aged 11 - 16 can complete their homework in a supportive environment outside the classroom and away from any distractions at home.While in lockdown, we are running the club online and offering one to one support using video calls, online project management software and telephone calls.  You will be required to work 10 hours per week in total, including the 2 hour homework club.  The hours can be worked flexibly around the homework club which is fixed. 

As the Homework Club Coordinator you will create a friendly, quiet and welcoming environment for the young carers to complete their homework and think positively about their education.   You will be on hand to offer support and identify any young carers who may benefit from more intensive one to one support.   

You will be the main point of contact for the project, liaising with schools, accepting new referrals, carrying out 1:1 appointments to support young carers with creating an individual learning plan as well as collecting and collating data to support project reporting.  

The Young Carers Team will support and in particular you will be working closely with our with our Schools Project Officer, who will also be supporting 11-16 year olds in schools, and with the wider young carers team.   

Please note this post is term time only. 

Closing date:  Monday 20th July

Interview date: Monday 27th July

We are seeking a Referral Coordinator to be based in our Mental Health Floating Support Service located in Doncaster.

This is an outcome-focused support service, receiving a high volume of referrals for service users who will need to be fully involved at every stage, in order to meet their outcomes within the timescale available to them. To be successful in this role it is vital to have a valid driving licence and access to a car.

The role will support the manager to provide a highly responsive housing-related support service for people with a range of needs including learning disabilities, mental ill health, a history of drug & alcohol misuse, homelessness, people with an offending history, and people in need of budgeting assistance.

The role includes the following responsibilities;
• Responding to and prioritising referrals
• Triaging referrals
• Undertaking a high volume of assessments and ensuring information from 3rd parties is received
• Attending allocation meetings and presenting referrals for discussion
• Allocating service users to our housing related support workers
• Co-producing outcome focused  support plans and risk assessments
• Ensuring that we meet all targets for outputs, timescales and quality
• Establishing a clear throughput for service users in order to meet their outcomes within agreed timescales
• Holding a case load as required to minimise waiting lists and provide direct support to service users
• Promoting the service to potential referrers and creating positive local networks

To support service users to achieve outcomes across key life areas including:
• Independent living skills
• Community links and social inclusion
• Meaningful occupation and pathways to employment
• Social skills and self-management
• Quality of life and aspirations
• Health and well being
• Financial management and economic well being
• Keeping safe

To provide person-centred, outcome-focused practical & emotional support, guidance and sign-posting to maximise service users’ skills and capabilities.  To ensure all support is underpinned by the principles of re-ablement.

To undertake activities that give services users the best chance of success in line with the requirements of the service:
• Pre-tenancy support from existing accommodation into the floating support services
• Links with social and private landlords
• Prompt support at the right level for as long as required, fluctuating as necessary
• Access universal services, training, employment and community integration