Please note this is a fixed term position for 10 months, reviewed after 3 months.

In light of the current health crisis, we are recruiting for a Client Support Coordinator to ensure women and children affected by abuse during the pandemic and beyond are able to access support online, by email and through our information line. 

The Sharan Project is a registered charity supporting women, particularly women from South Asian origin who are at risk of or have been disowned by their families and communities due to abuse or persecution, to include but not limited to: domestic abuse, forced marriage, honour abuse, FGM and other harmful practices. 

About the Role

This is an exciting new position to develop our client support services. You will be responsible for the recruitment, training and supervision of up to 4 client support volunteers to ensure they are deployed to provide coordinated and effective virtual support, assistance and information to women, families, front line professionals and others as part of a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with external agencies and suppliers.

About You

You will have excellent project management  skills and demonstrable experience of managing a team, be a good communicator, a quick learner, excellent presentation, administration and IT skills, ability to manage high and complex workloads and ability to work safely and confidently from home with some travel where required. 

We're looking for highly organised and self motivated applicants with a "can do" approach, a strong working knowledge of the issues experienced by BAME women and commitment to end violence against women and girls. You will receive support, training and learning development for this role as necessary

Further details, application form and role description are available on our website. This role is to be filled ASAP and so early application is advised. Interviews to be held on a rolling basis - we will not wait until the application deadline to hold interviews 

Due to the nature of this role, this post is open to women only and are exempt under the Sex Discrimination Act 7(2) (d) and (e) and the Race Relations Act 5(2) (d) 1976. DBS checks will be required.

The role of Public Affairs and Public Relations Coordinator will form a crucial part of the Marketing, External Affairs and Media team. The Coordinator will work closely with the Public and Corporate Affairs Manager to engage the UK Government and Parliament to share IJM’s theory of change and help shape the UK’s international approach to tackling slavery and violence. They will also support the Director of Marketing, Media and External Affairs in securing media opportunities to significantly raise awareness of modern slavery, violent injustice and IJM’s work to stop itThe role of Public Affairs and Public Relations Coordinator will form a crucial part of the Marketing, External Affairs and Media team. The Coordinator will work closely with the Public and Corporate Affairs Manager to engage the UK Government and Parliament to share IJM’s theory of change and help shape the UK’s international approach to tackling slavery and violence. They will also support the Director of Marketing, Media and External Affairs in securing media opportunities to significantly raise awareness of modern slavery, violent injustice and IJM’s work to stop it.

 Plus London weighting of £3,300 if applicable

The post holder will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of energy and fuel debt advice directly to householders. This will require an understanding of the development of partnership working with local authorities, housing providers, energy sector partners and community sector or health sector agencies in order to identify opportunities to deliver advice and support directly to vulnerable and fuel poor householders.

The post holder will also be responsible for the preparation of reports to funders including collation of evidence of outcomes achieved. The post holder will need good organisational skills, excellent written and communication skills as well as an understanding of energy efficiency and the needs of low income, vulnerable or disadvantaged householders.  The post holder will also be involved in assisting with the identification of opportunities for new project activity.

This post provides an exciting and rewarding opportunity to help the charity deliver its work programme and build its profile amongst regional stakeholders whilst developing and working on projects that bring social benefits and improvements to the well-being of low income and vulnerable householders whilst also meeting environmental goals. 

Founded in 2016, Ambition Aspire Achieve (AAA) is a registered charity focused on supporting some of the most disadvantaged, vulnerable and at-risk young people in Newham and east London, providing them with new opportunities to build self-belief, enabling them to overcome their personal barriers to progression. Delivering projects and activities from our community hubs, the Terence Brown Arc in the Park in Canning Town and the Glyn Hopkin Abbey Hub in Stratford, we provide high quality youth provision enabling each young person to achieve their full potential, personally, socially and educationally. Boosted by funding secured from the City Bridge Trust, we are now looking to grow and further develop our youth programmes to reach even more vulnerable young people, making the best possible difference and changing lives.

We are seeking to appoint an experienced, motivated and energetic SEND Coordinator. Reporting to our Operations Director, this exciting role will take responsibility for leading, developing and delivering our projects and programmes supporting young people with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities, including the delivery of a new project funded by the City Bridge Trust. Offered on a full-time basis (with the option to discuss the possibility of reduced hours), the role will provide a combination of delivery support and coordination of AAA’s projects supporting young people with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND), supporting their personal, educational, creative and social development, helping them to reach their full potential. This is a great opportunity to join a growing charity and make a difference to the lives of vulnerable young people, whilst contributing to the development of our offer for SEND young people and young adults at a key time.

Successful candidates will have demonstrable experience in developing and delivering projects and programmes supporting young people with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities, meeting pre-determined output and outcome targets. You will also bring experience of leading teams of paid and volunteer workers delivering high quality programmes meeting the needs of vulnerable young people. You will be self-motivated with a commitment to the equality of opportunity and Ambition Aspire Achieve’s purpose and bring strong communication skills with the ability to build effective, positive and professional relationships with SEND young people, their parents/carers, project staff and key stakeholders.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading on the development and delivery of specific youth-related projects supporting young people and young adults with SEND across AAA, ensuring project milestones and outputs are met or exceeded
• Leading and line managing a small team of sessional workers and volunteers delivering AAA’s SEND projects 
• Working collaboratively with key partners (e.g. schools, community stakeholders, delivery partners) to support the recruitment of young people and the effective delivery of provision
• Providing for the social, personal, educational and leisure needs of young people with SEND by leading in the running, organisation and delivery of AAA projects, enabling service users to increase their skills and confidence and realise their full potential
• Liaising with parents and carers of SEND young people participating in AAA’s projects, building strong relationships to support the development of service users
• Supporting SEND young people to identify positive progression opportunities

The salary for this post will be £25,000 to £28, 000 per annum pro-rata (depending on prior experience and qualifications). 

The closing date for applications is Friday 28th August 2020 at 5pm with interviews expected to take place the following week.

Ambition Aspire Achieve is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Our recruitment and selection processes are in accordance with best practice in safeguarding children and young people.

GoodGym runners support those who are isolated and lonely by providing practical houshold support and social visits. Join a dedicated team and make sure many more older people get the help they need.

Job Title: Operations Support Coordinator
Team: Older People Operations
Contract Type: One year contract with possibility of extension
Hours: 5 days (37.5 hours) per week with flexible arrangements considered
Location: Central London (remote working until at least September due to Covid-19)
 

Report to: Older People Operations Manager
Salary: £21,500
Application Closing Date: 24/08/2020
Interview Date: 31/08/20
 

About GoodGym
GoodGym is an award-winning charity that encourages people to get fit and do good at the same time. GoodGym supports people to do so in four different ways:
 

• Group Runs:running  in a group to help community projects with practical tasks.
• Community Missions: We run, walk or cycle to help community projects with practical tasks.
• Missions: We run, walk or cycle to help older or isolated people with practical household tasks.
• Coach visits: We run, walk, or cycle to visit isolated or lonely older people for regular weekly social visits. 

GoodGym is active in 58 areas and boroughs across the UK and is recruiting for an Operations Support Coordinator to assist its busy Older People Operations team, during a particularly busy period.
Our work is  shown to reduce isolation, improve community cohesion and to improve wellbeing for all involved. It is frequently cited as a leading social innovation by the government, mainstream press and leading think tanks.
 

Job description
As part of GoodGym's Older People's Operations Team, you will play a key role in the organisation helping to tackle social isolation and loneliness by supporting volunteers and their work with older people across the UK. The work will focus on supporting both volunteers and beneficiaries onMissions and Coach Visits, 
 

The ideal candidate will have experience in office administration, working with volunteers and vulnerable people, and will be looking to join a small but dynamic team during a period of significant organisational change.
 

Primary Responsibilities

Office Management

• Answering phone calls on Zendesk and managing the Older People Operations Team’s shared email inbox
   

Volunteer Support

• Acting as first point of contact for volunteers, whether over email or over the phone; supporting them on either coach runs or missions, troubleshooting and resolving issues where necessary, maintaining complete volunteer records and reporting to the Older People Operations Manager if any safeguarding issues/allegations are made in line with GoodGym’s Safeguarding Policy
• Providing administrative support for missions, including but not limited to  communicating with referral partners, screening and listing missions on the GoodGym website, confirming missions with beneficiaries on the phone and ensuring best safeguarding practices are upheld
• Supporting volunteers through the process of DBS application, checking references, conducting document checks and making judgement calls on volunteers’ suitability for volunteer role
   

Relationship Management

• Communicating with potential and existing referral partners over the phone and via email, answering questions about GoodGym and providing technical support as and when necessary
• Seeking out partnership opportunities for GoodGym
   

Other Responsibilities

• Contributing to the development of the Older People Operations Team and respective processes and policies
   

Person Specification

Knowledge

• An understanding of the needs of older people and volunteers
• Awareness of services available to older people
   

Skills and abilities

• Excellent verbal communication skills, particularly over the phone
• Excellent written communication skills
• Ability to provide information, advice and assistance appropriately, to volunteers and older people who use GoodGym’s services
• Ability to build strong relationships with people from a variety of backgrounds
• Record management skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work from own initiative and as part of a team
• IT literate and able to pick up new systems quickly
   

Experience

• Experience of volunteering
• Experience of working with or supervising volunteers (desirable)
• Experience managing relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders (desirable)

How to apply:
 

To apply for the role, please fill our application form.

GoodGym is specifically looking to address the underrepresentation of certain groups in its staff and would strongly encourage candidates from a BAME background to apply for this role. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity as an organisation. We welcome applications from black, asian and minority ethnic applicants in order to better represent the communities we operate in. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital or disability status.
 

The information collected during our recruitment process is only used for monitoring purposes to assist us in analysing the profile and make up of individuals who apply, are shortlisted for and appointed to each vacancy. In this way, we can check we are complying with the Equality Act 2010 and with our own Equality Opportunities and Diversity policy.

We're looking for a personable, strong communicator.  To be successful in this role you will be proactive, solution-focused, and passionate about the opportunites that volunteering can provide. Your role will involve bringing in volunteer talent, and encouraging the client group to make use of volunteering opportunities.

This is an exciting time to join our creative and dynamic National Programmes Team as a positive, proactive and highly efficient Programmes Coordinator. This role will initially be a fixed term contract for 1 year.

This is a busy role for a talented individual who has experience of coordinating effective projects, engaging with a wide range of stakeholders and is passionate about raising awareness of the youth sector. We are looking for someone with demonstrable experience working in a youth work setting, who is proactive and uses their initiative to find creative solutions and manage priorities. You will have excellent attention to detail, be super organised and a team player.

As the Programmes Coordinator you will be responsible for coordinating and scheduling project related activity to facilitate the delivery of a portfolio of large-scale programmes that support young people to develop the skills, knowledge and experience they need to succeed in life.

You will be a key member of the National Programmes Team working across a portfolio of our inspiring projects that give young people the skills they need to grow into confident and capable adults who lead fulfilling lives.

Our programmes tackle widespread issues and range from music and sport engagement, coding, social action, road safety, financial education and employability. Our partners and funders include Microsoft, UPS, CCEP, Spirit of 20212 and The National Lottery Community Fund.

You will be creative, proactive and have initiative and ideas. You will be organised, driven, reliable and have a positive approach to your work and have demonstrable experience in a youth work setting. You will be able to work at a high level both within UK Youth and with our charity and corporate partners, have a flexible approach to work and a willingness to work irregular hours, and be prepared to travel away from home on occasion to meet operational needs.

This is an exciting time to join our team in a role that offers you the opportunity to have a real impact on the effectiveness of the team and helping to make a difference to the lives of thousands of young people.

We are a value-based, passionate and committed organisation offering a friendly working environment with lots of opportunities for professional development and socialising with colleagues through activities such as office yoga, lunch and learn sessions and potluck lunches; as well as optional out of work social events such as bowling, tennis and baking.

This role will be located at our new Head Office in Westminster, although due to the current ongoing COVID-19 pandemic the role will initially be home-based.

UK Youth prides itself on being an Equal Opportunity employer and we would particularly welcome applications for this role from those who identify under one of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010, which include race, age, disability, gender, religion or belief, and sexual orientation.

We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. Our selection procedures ensure that people are treated on the basis of their relevant merits, experience, skills and abilities and that no individual receives more or less favourable treatment. We can offer flexibility through the interview process and endeavour to accommodate candidate’s needs.

Visit our website to find out more about the role, working at UK Youth and what we can offer you.

Are you looking for an exciting career opportunity that will keep you on toes?

Do you like working with people?

Do you have amazing communication skills?

Do you have an interest in the social care?

Are you self-motivated even when working alone?

Job Description

To support vulnerable single homeless adults who have been referred to our service. Individuals reside in our shared temporary accommodation and receive floating support from you, to ensure that they can acquire the skills needed to progress to independent living

As a Support Coordinator you will be assigned to a client group and provide them with guidance, according to their assessed needs, and their care and support plan. You will enable your clients to self-develop and progress, reaching the personal goals they have set so that they can move on to being fully independent in the community.

This is primarily a lone working role and will involve communicating face to face with clients on a regular basis. You will conduct one to one key work sessions, house group meetings, sign posting and link them in with other support services.

You will be required to attend regular support team meetings, one to one supervision with your line manager and attend mandatory in house training offered by Assisted Accommodation.

                                                                   Specification

Essential:

• Have excellent communication skills and able to converse with clients in an appropriate manner.
• To have a sufficient understanding of both spoken and written English language to be able to effectively record and report as well as adhere to written company policy and procedure.
• Own transport car/cycle
• To understand UK social care practices and regulations.
• Be confident in asserting boundaries.
• To be comfortable in lone working
• Have confidence in communicating with other community organisation, and or, local authority departments who may be supporting the service user.
• Having an empathetic and understanding nature is vital.
• Understand the importance of confidentiality and be able to apply this to your role.
• Ability to follow good working practices and procedures.
• Have a basic understanding of using IT systems including Ms Word and Outlook.

Desirable:

• Level 2 Qualification in Health and Social Care
• Have knowledge and understanding of writing care plans and risk assessments
• An understanding of equality and diversity guidelines
• Have some knowledge and experience of supporting people in the community

If successful, you will be joining the floating support team who work with vulnerable adults with an array of support needs such as mental health, substance and alcohol misuse and homelessness.

Multiple full- time positions are available in a fast-growing organisation available for an immediate start with a competitive salary based on experience.

Employment subject to a satisfactory DBS check.

Opening Doors London Community Engagement Coordinator

Salary SO1 scp 23-25 £32,063 to £33,229

Closing date; Monday 17th August 2020 9am

Interview date: Wednesday 26th August 2020

We believe that strength comes from diversity of lived experience.  We positively welcome applications from members of the BAME, bi and trans communities. Appointments are based on merit. 

Opening Doors London is the largest UK charity providing activities, events, support and information for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans + people aged over 50. We aim to ensure that LGBT+ people over 50 live happier, healthier and independent lives free from prejudice and discrimination. Everything we do is informed by the lived experience of LGBT+ people.

As Community Engagement Coordinator, you will lead on delivering Opening Doors London’s community engagement activities, events and programmes. You’re a forward-thinking, enthusiastic individual, able to prioritise and manage multiple activities, work to tight deadlines and be skilled in managing projects and people, enabling them to reach their full potential. As a great team player, you will enjoy engaging with colleagues, volunteers, external agencies and stakeholders in the best interest of Opening Doors London.

You will: 

• Understand the diversity and needs of people aged over 50 from LGBT+ communities and be committed to diversity and inclusion 

• Have experience of managing projects and people at a community level 

• Be skilled at engaging with organisations and individuals to produce excellent collaborative results. 

• Be able to work creatively in producing innovative programmes for LGBT+ people aged over 50. 

• Be able to manage a busy and varied workload to tight deadlines as part of a dedicated team. 

Regenerate is looking to recruit a highly motivated person to lead its Get Active programme.
Regenerate is a youth charity established to work with young people who live on housing estates in Roehampton and Putney and surrounding areas. Regenerate inspires and supports young people by building strong, lasting relationships and creating life changing opportunities; helping them grow in confidence, make the best of their lives and impact the world for good. Its vision is to create opportunities for young people to thrive. Regenerate actively encourages applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups.
 

Main Responsibilities: 

1. To lead and manage Youth Work sessions and trips at Regenerate
2. To help strengthen and develop Regenerate’s Youth Work practice
3. To ensure all Regenerate procedures are carried out with excellence

Starting date with be early September. Please see the job and person specification for more information on the role.

Do you have a passion to organise ? We are recruiting for a temporary team coordinator for an high profile human rights organisation , immediate start !

Working closely with the manager to develop the organisations approach to service user involvement so that it is always an integral part of the work of the whole organisation and the people who work with and in the organisation; assess risks involved with this approach.
In liaison with the Centres Managers to organise Expert by Experience virtual and physical group meetings and recruit new members to the group.
Support Expert by Experience groups in developing, designing and delivering campaign projects.
Support the Expert by experience manager to develop the way in which the charity listens to, assesses and considers the aspirations and priorities of Expert by Experience members.
Encourage discussion within the charity at all levels and in all centres about the utility of service user involvement and examine ways in which it can be improved.
Encourage Expert By experience groups to be involved in decisions affecting service delivery of Refugee Action services and suggest to Senior leadership Team the appropriate mechanisms for this to take effect.
Support the Expert by experience manager to ensure that the organisational strategy and service development are informed by service users feedback.
Maintain a database of all Expert by experience existing group members.

The Candidate
Strong administration experience
Experience of organising virtual and physical groups meetings.
Ability to lead and motivate service users
Planning, developing, implementing and managing projects
Reasonable level of IT literacy knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, email, websites, Databases and the internet.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

The Programme Coordinator will support the management of, and contribute to, Scope’s Digital Influencing Programme: The Big Hack. The role will help to organise and drive the Programme to meet its objectives and fulfil its business and influencing plans for the year.

About the role

The Programme Coordinator works within the Big Hack team to support its online presence, business model and charitable offer. They will have an understanding of agile project management and principles of lean. The Coordinator will support the team to work to deadlines and manage a growing number of internal and external stakeholders.

The Coordinator will set up processes which drive the programme forwards and help to measure its progress. They will be able to translate research and reports into accessible, engaging articles. It is a creative team who welcome creative thinkers.

About you

• You are an organised person who enjoys project management and managing various stakeholder groups.
• You have strong interpersonal skills as well as the ability to work on your own initiative. 
• You have experience in writing and translating potentially complex information into engaging content.
• You have an understanding of agile, and an appreciation for process and reporting.
• You also recognise the need to be flexible and potentially pivot on plans.

Disabled candidates

Equality and inclusion are at the heart of Scope’s mission and we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace with equality of opportunity for everyone.

We welcome applications from disabled people and guarantee interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum job criteria. Please let us know in your application if you would like to be considered for this.

Recruitment Coordinator 

About You

Do you enjoy a busy varied workload that keeps your day interesting?
Are you organised, adaptable and able to juggle multiple priorities at once?
Are you passionate about providing excellent customer service?
Are you a strong communicator with an eye for detail?

Want to work for an organisation that makes a difference in education across England?

If you answered yes to the questions above, we want to hear from you.

About Us

Academy Ambassadors is the programme within the New Schools Network charity that recruits business leaders to volunteer at academy trust boards across England. Due to internal promotions we are seeking a recruitment coordinator to join our team.

The Role

You will be an integral part of the team with the opportunity to support a portfolio whilst receiving the career development and support you need to grow your recruitment career.

Your responsibilities will include (but not limited to):

• Providing excellent customer service internally and externally
• Effective database management
• Responding to enquiries from academy trusts, business leaders and other key stakeholders
• Coordinating recruitment projects and ensuring a strong pipeline of high calibre candidates by talent pooling and LinkedIn headhunting
• Advertising of roles to various networks

What you’ll bring

• Your enthusiasm! A ‘can do’ attitude with strong client service ethos
• An interest in a long-term career in recruitment
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills
• Willingness to work as part of a cooperative team
• Ability to establish strong working relationships internally and externally

• What you’ll enjoy

• Supportive and friendly team environment
• Access to ongoing support and career development opportunities
• Join a dynamic and growing organisation that is making a difference
• Flexible working hours and location either London or Manchester
• Regular social activities (bowling, mini golf, theatre outings when safe to do so)

For a more comprehensive overview of your responsibilities please see attached position description.

Note: Only applicants with the right to work in the United Kingdom will be considered for this position. Please be aware that screening will commence prior to the closing of the advertisement date.

Closing date is within a month but applicants are advised to apply as soon as possible, as interviews will begin as early as 30th July.

This is a full time, permanent role and can be based in Manchester or London (Flexible working options may also be available). Currently, all roles are eligible for home-working during the Coronavirus pandemic, subject to review.

To apply: please click on appropriate link 

Together is an amazing place to work. And it’s not just because we’re one of the UK’s oldest and most respected mental health charities. It’s because we put the people who use our services at the heart of everything we do – supporting and enabling them to take control of their lives and make a positive contribution to the community

Want to develop your career in digital and online?

Want to do this whilst making a positive impact in the mental health sector?

This role could be the perfect opportunity for you!

The Southwark Wellbeing Hub, run by the national mental health charity Together for Mental Wellbeing, is the leading advice and information service for people in Southwark concerned about their own mental health or about the mental wellbeing of someone close to them.

We need a motivated and digital-savvy Communications Coordinator to help us reach people struggling with their mental wellbeing, through online solutions. We are looking for someone who can match our ambition and effectively involve the people who use our services. The ideal candidate will be committed to continually improving the digital resources that we use to communicate and engage with the community.

There are too many people out there who are isolated, struggling and don’t know which way to turn. We think you might be able to help us change this. Interested? We’d love to hear from you!

We have a firm commitment to encouraging fairness and diversity in our work force and we welcome applications from disabled people and those from BME backgrounds.