VOLUNTARY ACTION COVENTRY

Liaison Officer (part-time)

28 hours per week, NJC PO scale point 24 - £27,905 pro rata plus 7% pension

(Temporary post for six months with the potential to continue if further funding secured)

Voluntary Action Coventry is looking to recruit a passionate and enthusiastic individual to undertake the role of Liaison Officer for our Chat Central Project.  The role will focus on helping people to feel positive about themselves, to support them to build new social connections and to reduce their feelings of loneliness and isolation through participating in community activities and/or volunteering.  The role will help identify potential clients that are isolated and lonely, uncover their skills, interests and aspirations and support them to engage and connect in appropriate activities.

Experience of engaging people and building professional relationships is essential along with experience of working with a diverse range of people.  The postholder will support Chat Central on-line activities including co-hosting Zoom meetings and workshops and also by using WhatsApp or telephone to update them on what activities are available and link them to our provision or signpost to other community provision.

Please note this post is subject to a DBS clearance check.

Application forms only, no CVs accepted.  Please do NOT submit a CV. 

Closing date for applications: 10am, Tuesday 30 June 2020

Interviews will be held on Thursday 9 July 2020.

London South Bank University Students' Union is now seeking to appoint experienced and passionate volunteers to join the organisation’s Trustee Board - contributing to its future development, strategic direction and oversight at an incredibly exciting and important time; as the organisation seeks to embed a new five year strategy, as well as responding to the circumstances presented by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

As a Trustee, you will be a full voting member of the union’s Trustee Board that ensures the union has all the necessary governance, financial and structural stability and oversight to carry out its aims effectively. In particular, you will be contributing to major decisions on governance, legal, financial and risk based issues whilst also ensuring that the Union has an appropriate strategic direction and that its operations are being delivered well, and in line with its requirements, by the union’s Chief Executive, who is appointed by the board, on behalf of its members.

As a democratic organisation, governed by a collective constitution, the notion of student leadership and development is a key component of the union’s values and forms the basis of the union’s operating framework as a platform for students to learn, achieve and succeed. Since the summer of 2019, in partnership with the university, the union has also been undergoing a major internal transition - putting in place renewed and revitalised governance, compliance and financial foundations which will help it become a more innovative and engaging organisation over the next five years. The union’s focus going forward is driven from its new organisational strategy, designed around redefining the role of a students’ union in a modern university, and the union’s ambition and operations have been refreshed and restructured to provide a strong basis for future growth and development. Over the course of the next year the union is also due to become an incorporated charitable company, providing additional security and safeguards for its future stability and growth and added protection, on top of existing insurance arrangements, for all Trustees.

Enhancing the expertise, capability and reputation of the union, Trustees are recognised for their skills, networks and knowledge and appointed based on their potential contribution to the organisation during their term. It is not essential that you have prior knowledge of students’ unions, universities or London South Bank University specifically (apart from if you wish to act as an alumni trustee), and in some cases, is preferable as Trustees often bring a fresh perspective and constructive challenge and support to students’ unions and the way they traditionally operate. Nowhere is that more important than for us - where we represent and work for students at one of the most diverse institutions in the country.

Applying to join us as a Trustee

Our Trustee recruitment process is designed to help us find exceptional candidates with the understanding that you are busy in your day jobs, your responsibilities and everything else. We therefore will be in touch with individuals who match the skills and knowledge gaps of the union to organise an interview, but welcome the opportunity to discuss the role prior to the closing date of the recruitment to ensure that you are fully briefed on the requirements and ensure that we do not waste your time considering your application if the role isn’t for you. Similarly, the process is run by the union's Appointments Committee and final appointment to the role is dependent upon ratification (approval) by the organisation’s Union Council.

As an organisation, we would also welcome discussions about reasonable adjustments that any individual may require whether that is about the recruitment process, on commencement or throughout their time with the organisation as a Trustee, and are particularly welcoming of applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and encourage applications from those of Black, Asian and an ethnic minority backgrounds, as people of these backgrounds are traditionally under-represented at this level within the students’ unions governance and leadership team and we believe that the organisation should reflect the people and communities that it seeks to serve.

Penrose is recruiting for talented, ambitious and caring staff to help deliver a major new pan-London service supporting people with personality disorders to resettle in the community and lead happy, healthy lives, free from crime.

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

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference supporting some of the most complex people in the criminal justice system and helping make communities safer. We are looking for experienced staff who have the skills and ability to support and engage residents with a non-judgemental attitude within an enabling environment.

Your Role:

Your role will be based in Redbridge supported housing accommodation sites with possibility to work across locations.  We have day shifts as well night shifts available.

Duties: 

• To be creative in involving the service users in meetings which ensures they remain at the centre of the discussion and make choices and decisions.
• To support service users to achieve their goals, in line with their support plan.
• As part of service users support plan, to liaise with external professionals, e.g. GP’s, probation officer, Care Coordinators etc.
• Understanding of Risk Management within a Criminal Justice environment
• Facilitate and or support group sessions
• Ensure there is genuine engagement with the service users using appropriate methodologies and interventions
• Provide / arrange for various advice, advocacy and or information to service users in relation to physical health matters, substance misuse welfare benefits, education, employment and training, life skills and any other identified support needs.
• To positively respond to service users who may need assistance, seeking the support of the appropriate manager if necessary, in emergencies.
• Assist the staff team in managing security and safety, health & safety, maintenance, rent/charges collection, arrears and void control.
• Assist service users with arrangements for moving into the property, ensuring benefits are applied for, utilities connected, maintenance problems resolved, and that the property is properly furnished.
• Liaison with Agencies and Local Community
• Ensure timely information sharing with Offender Managers and other key stakeholders to support robust risk management and positive resettlement outcomes
• To undertake administrative tasks as part of regular duties ensuring that these are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ensure Service Users receive a high quality and responsive service.
• Communicatee effectively.
• Promote and encourage best practice in HSE.

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

Why work with us?

Excellent core and on-going training aligned with personal development plan

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

All successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhances DBS and provide employment references covering 3 years period including one from your most recent employer.

Candidates must demonstrate an understanding of the issues relating to equal opportunities in service delivery and provision and to actively promote ways of eradicating racism, sexism, and other forms of negative discrimination though the group’s policies and procedures.

Project Officer, Workplace Engagement

 (ref: SUS2920)

£24,446 per annum - 37.5 hours per week – 12 month contract

Wishaw and across Lanarkshire

This is an exciting role with a variety of responsibilities, working alongside NHS Lanarkshire staff to produce a series of site specific Active Travel Action Plans (ATAPs), engaging NHS staff across Lanarkshire through a range of activities designed to increase the number of active and/or sustainable travel journeys for commuting and business travel, ultimately contributing to the Sustainability Assessment Tool and Sustainability Strategy.

You will have experience of and be passionate about sustainable behaviour change and/or employee engagement project delivery in a workplace setting and have experience of leading group workshops and organising and running events. You will have excellent written and verbal communications and presentation skills, the ability to deliver engagement activities and promotional events and the ability to motivate and enthuse others. You will need excellent organisational skills and to be able to prioritise and manage your own workload. You will also be IT literate and committed to the promotion of sustainable transport. 

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9.00am on Thursday 11 June 2020. Interviews will take place via Skype or Zoom or at Sustrans offices in Edinburgh on Wednesday 24 June 2020. 

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion. We welcome applications from people with the appropriate skills from all parts of the community.

Job Description – Planned Giving Officer

Reporting to:  Director of Communications

Salary: £25,000-£30,000 fte (pro rata for part time)

Based: Home & Mobile 2/3 days per week with remaining time at the office in Portsmouth

Period:  Permanent Position

Hours: 28-35 hours per week (negotiable),

                                              occasional evening and weekend duties

Purpose

To play a key role in the development and implementation of the Diocesan fundraising and income generation activities in order to secure funding for parishes, programme work and project work (and organisational core costs). With an emphasis on preparing good quality funding applications whilst also expanding other fundraising channels.  

Specific Tasks

General Fundraising / Income Generation

• Support the Chief Operating officer and senior team to deliver diocesan fundraising priorities seeking opportunities to generate income for the Diocese.
• To work with external fundraising partners as required on major development programmes.
• To assist the development in capacity and skills of the parishes to enable them to complete applications for funding, by providing training and resources.
• To support the development of new income initiatives including contactless giving, planned giving and legacies as well as other opportunities through well researched and planned projects
• Objectively review the success and achievements against agreed targets, identifying strengths, weaknesses and areas for development.
• Participate in the day to day work of the organisation – such as reporting, attending meetings as required, and taking a flexible approach to general administrative and support tasks as required.
• Participate in external networking and training as agreed with line manager and develop a collaborative approach with other Dioceses across England.
• Participate in staff appraisals and appropriate training for the role.
• Manage the workload of volunteers, trainees and those on placement, ensuring induction is undertaken and that they are able to contribute effectively.
• Work with a variety of partners to deliver workshops and training / development opportunities across the country.
• Plan and develop events in support of fundraising activity
• Develop well produced material to support planned giving working closely with the communications team.

Trusts and Grant-Making Bodies

• Work closely with the principal postholder for trusts and grants to develop strong applications supporting the work of the diocese
• Build on relationships with existing funders, preparing and submitting applications for funding.
• Manage and lead the identification of, and approaches to, trusts and foundations that have not previously supported the work the diocese
• To work with individual parishes to identify funding requirements and to support the same through application processes.
• Write tailored applications, addressing grant-making priorities and requirements as specified by individual trusts, foundations or grant making bodies, whilst maintaining success rate.
• Research and identify potential trusts using our database, internet, printed and online resources.

Communications

• To manage the Social Media profile of the Department,
• To work with the Communications team to produce articles, publications and support materials for use by the diocese, including writing copy, liaising with suppliers and distribution to parishes.
• Ensure the website fundraising communications information is up to date.
• Collate case studies, photographs and information celebrating achievements and ensure they are publicised

Person Specification and Required Experience

E – Essential

D – Desirable

• Experience in Trusts, Grants or Corporate fundraising. E
• Line management experience / supervision of staff D
• Proven record of successful applications for funding from Trusts and / or other Grant-making bodies D
• Demonstrable ability to develop relationships with partners, Trusts and other Grant-making bodies E
• Experience of researching Trust and Grant funding opportunities / experience of working with grant making bodies. D
• A demonstrable ability to manage complex projects E
• An understanding of the charitable trust sector regionally and nationally, with a detailed understanding of the wider funding environment and changing trends in the voluntary sector. D

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent written skills with the ability to produce concise and creative bids. E
• High standard of computer literacy (Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook and the Internet). E
• Demonstrable ability to plan and prioritise a complex and diverse workload with minimum supervision. E
• Excellent communication and presentation skills required to support parishes and build relationships with potential funders. E
• Proven ability to undertake research. E 
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and work well under pressure. E
• Ability to plan ahead and work within agreed timeframes E
• Ability and willingness to travel for work E
• Ability to understand and generate budgets. D
• Meticulous attention to detail. D
• Ability to design & deliver training programmes D
• Prince2 or similar project management qualification D
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends as required D

If you would like a confidential discussion about the role please contact:

Chris Smith

Please send in the following when applying:

Covering letter:  Please tell us how your motivation, values, skills, experience and personal qualities demonstrate your suitability for the role (around 500 words). Please make it clear why you are excited about this role, and why you specifically want to work for the Diocese of Portsmouth.

Current CV and the details of two referees: This should include full education and employment history (including dates, with no gaps left unexplained). Please include your current or most recent employer as one of your referees.

Closing date for applications:  Monday 22nd June 2020 at 1300 hours

Interviews: Friday 26th June 2020

Notes to candidates

1. Interviews: all shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a face-to-face interview.

2. Unsuccessful applications: if you have not been contacted within 3 weeks of your application, we regret that you will not have been offered an interview on this occasion.

3. General: this post will be subject to review under the relevant Diocesan Terms and Conditions of Service.

4. New employees to the Diocese will be subject to a probationary period of six months.

Terms of Employment

Information Management

• To accurately update and input data to relevant data systems.
• Ensuring all urgent and/or confidential communications are received and distributed from/to relevant parties in a timely manner and in accordance with Information Governance requirements.
• Inputting, monitoring and checking data, required for finite and ongoing projects within the teams.
• Working with all team members in the collection of information for reporting on relevant projects and cases.
• Running and collating reports including which may include statistical and performance management reports to senior management as required.
• Developing and maintaining effective electronic and paper filing systems, to ensure that information is kept securely and is accessible to other members of the team and in accordance with Information Governance requirements.

Complaints

• Ensure that any concerns or complaints about the team are recorded, and where immediate resolution is not possible are passed to the relevant party to respond/manage.

Audit and review

• To participate in regular reviews as required.

Staff Management

• To adhere to all staff management policies applicable to the Diocese of Portsmouth.
• To provide a supportive environment for staff with appropriate levels of performance management in order to ensure objectives are achieved.
• Provide support and mentoring to members of the team encouraging continuous improvement.
• To be responsible for receiving annual appraisal and providing an annual appraisal for staff you directly manage.

Organisational Vision, Mission, Aims, Culture and Behaviours

• You will be expected to contribute to the development of the culture of the Diocesan team. You will also be required to understand the organisation’s mission, aims and objectives and demonstrate the organisation’s values and behaviours throughout your work.

Engagement with staff

• The Diocese of Portsmouth is committed to ensuring relevant and appropriate engagement with you to make sure the Diocese of Portsmouth develops in partnership with staff. Opportunities will be provided to hear your views and it is expected that you will engage with this process to make sure that there is active engagement with all our staff.

Engagement with the public

• The Diocese of Portsmouth wants to make sure it listens to and acts on the view of its local communities and parishes. Where appropriate, you will be expected to follow the principles laid out by the organisation to ensure effective engagement with stakeholders at an early stage in any development project.

Equality & diversity

• You have a personal responsibility for your own behaviour and for ensuring that you comply with the Equality Act 2010 by eliminating discrimination, advancing equality of opportunity and fostering good relations. This means you must help promote an inclusive environment by treating everyone with dignity and respect; by respecting and responding to the diverse needs of staff, service users and others and; appropriately challenging and/or reporting behaviour that may be considered to be offensive when directed against yourself or others.

Improving working lives

• The Diocese of Portsmouth is currently working to develop an appropriate health and wellbeing programme. You are expected to participate and support this and other well-being initiatives designed to improve the overall working lives of staff.

No smoking policy

• You and your visitors are not permitted to smoke on Diocese of Portsmouth premises. You should only smoke during recognised breaks throughout the day, and not at the front of the building. The Diocese of Portsmouth does not allow the smoking of electronic cigarettes in the offices. People will be supported to give up smoking if required.

Alcohol and substance misuse policy

• Diocese of Portsmouth expects all its employees to conduct themselves in a way that ensures that standards of service, image and the reputation of the Diocese are maintained. If you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs/other substances and are unfit to work you may be subject to disciplinary action in accordance with the Diocese of Portsmouth’s Disciplinary Policy. The Diocese of Portsmouth will assist and support you and your manger if you have an alcohol, drug or substance related problem.

Health, safety & security

• You have a responsibility to follow the Diocese of Portsmouth’s health and safety policy and arrangements which ensure, as far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare of staff. This applies to those members of staff that are directly employed by the Diocese of Portsmouth and for whom the Diocese of Portsmouth has legal responsibility.

Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults

• You have a responsibility to safeguard vulnerable adults and children and must be aware of, and comply with, the Diocese of Portsmouth policies for safeguarding adults and children. You should familiarise yourself with these policies and ensure that you access appropriate safeguarding training commensurate to your role.

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

• This post is subject to an exception order under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  This stipulates that all previous convictions, including those that are ‘spent’ must be declared.  Previous convictions will not necessarily preclude an individual from employment within the Diocese of Portsmouth but you must declare this in writing at the appropriate stage during the recruitment process.

Confidentiality

• The Diocese of Portsmouth requires that you maintain an appropriate standard of confidentiality in the course of your duties. Any disclosures of confidential information (including personal information kept on computer or other media) made unlawfully outside the proper course of duty may be treated as a serious disciplinary offence.
• Additionally, the Diocese of Portsmouth recognises that confidentiality is an obligation not just for all staff but also for third party contractors supplying services to the Diocese of Portsmouth.

Data Protection Act 1998

• Under the provision of the Data Protection Act, the Diocese of Portsmouth determines that it is your responsibility to ensure that all data, whether computerised or manual, is kept secure at all times.  This includes data relating to clergy, specific casework and colleagues.  Data must not be disclosed to any unauthorised person and must be regarded as strictly confidential at all times

Information Security

Whether you are permanent, temporary or contracted you are responsible for ensuring that you are aware of the legal and policy requirements of the Diocese of Portsmouth and for ensuring that you comply with these on a day to day basis.  You must abide by the information security policy and associated policies and procedures.

You should report any suspected breaches of this policy to your line manager.

Sustainability

• The Diocese of Portsmouth is working towards reducing its impact on its environment. You will be expected to support this commitment, make your own contribution to sustainability and ensure that any processes or policies developed to support this approach are delivered.

Mandatory training

• You are required to complete all training specified by the Diocese of Portsmouth. Some of this mandatory training is a legal requirement for the Diocese of Portsmouth, and some is considered essential for the employees. All new staff need to complete their mandatory training in first six months, during their probationary period. Thereafter required training needs to be completed within the first three months of each financial year.

Review of role

• This job description may change and develop over time, to reflect changing requirements of the Diocese of Portsmouth you will need a high degree of flexibility and resilience. You will have the opportunity to review your job description at your annual appraisal meeting, which aims to reflect on your performance and development over the previous year.
• You will agree, with your line manager, your personal development plan for the year in order to further develop your skills and knowledge required to carry out the responsibilities associated with this role.

GDPR

• Under the terms of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the information you provide us with will be held in confidence and used for the purpose of Diocesan recruitment and no other purpose.

 Policy & Voice Development Officer

Kensington & Chelsea Social Council (KCSC) works to strengthen and promote local voluntary and community organisations and the communities they work with.

KCSC is seeking to provide support to voluntary and community organisations and social action groups who, in turn, are supporting residents, through a new policy role. 

The context in which these organisations and groups are operating is  a difficult social and economic environment with the impact of Covid 19 bringing new challenges with needs still emerging.  KCSC is at the core of supporting organisations within Kensington and Chelsea and working with local people to seek solutions to complex issues.  We recognise the value and importance of evidenced-based work in strengthening the voice of the sector and communities and in working collaboratively to seek solutions in partnership.  This role will  support KCSC and its stakeholders to apply learning to seek bold solutions.

We are seeking a person with experience of research and policy development and an understanding of the role of the voluntary and community sector and social action groups within civil society.  Experience should also include data/desk research, analysis and report writing. 

You will need to be conversant in the social justice issues that communities face as well as having an understanding of the challenges facing voluntary and community organisations.  At the same time, you will utilise your skills to deliver evidenced-based work that can lead us towards seeking solutions.

The role also requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work with a wide range of people - including colleagues from diverse local voluntary and community organisations and the statutory sector.  You will have the ability to identify new opportunities through your work and develop and implement project plans and work plans.

Aim of the post

To lead on the policy and voice work of KCSC, with particular focus on understanding the needs of voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisations  and the communities they work with, both to amplify their voice and influence policy change - all with the aim of improving outcomes for the sector and local residents. 

Main Tasks

Research

• Carry out research on the local VCS to capture needs and trends using different research methods.
• Carry out research on identified local social justice issues require policy change and will stimulate social action.
• Lead on identifying relevant campaigning and lobbying issues.
• Keep abreast of relevant local/regional/national issues through carrying out desk research and/or reading and collating information.

Policy Development

• Lead on and liaise with voluntary sector partners and social action groups to identify key policy issues for research, co-ordinating and servicing meetings as necessary. 
• Coordinate and develop responses to external consultations using stakeholder engagement activities to feed in views.
• Work with KCSC and VCS colleagues to design and develop policy-driven strategies.
• Work with KCSC colleagues across all areas to ensure that links are made between policy development, services and programmes and that policy informs KCSC’s overall strategic direction.
• Create policy position statements, strategies, briefing papers and consultation responses on a range of relevant key policy areas.
• Ensure local Voluntary and Community Organisations (VCO’s) and wider stakeholders are informed and engage in key policy areas in terms of input, development and implementation.
• Organise policy/research findings events such as seminars and conferences.

Communication and Voice

• Develop a range of mechanisms for communicating the research and policy work of KCSC including updating relevant KCSC webpages and ebulletins and making best use of social media.
• Communicate policy position statements, briefing papers and consultation responses on a range of relevant key issues.
•  Support KCSC colleagues, local VCOs and  local community stakeholders to develop and deliver key messaging to decision makers which is informed by evidenced based research.

Partnerships and Networks

• Work strategically with identified partners forming close collaborations in order to maximise work and impact. 
• Ensure that the project reflects the needs of diverse groups and communities through working collaboratively with as wide a range of local stakeholders as possible. 
• Participate in relevant partnership and collaborative policy and voice activities with a range of local, pan-London and national agencies as applicable.
• Attend networking events, meetings and conferences to increase knowledge and strengthen the influence of KCSC.

Project Management

• Liaise with the line manager to oversee the efficient allocation and effective use of funds, working within an agreed budget.
• Complete regular and robust monitoring and evaluation of research projects and their impact

General

• Undertake general work as part of KCSC’s team, providing general information regarding KCSC’s  services; and to participate in team meetings and activities as required.
• Take part in  regular supervision meetings with the line manager and attend training courses as required.
• At all times to work within KCSC’s  policies including Equality and Diversity,  Health & Safety at Work and Confidentiality, and  observe the requirements of the Data Protection Act and Health & Safety legislation as required.
• To work outside of normal office hours on occasional evening or weekends as required.
• Any other duties as requested by the line  manager that are commensurate to the post.

Terms: £19,200 per annum, 21 hours per week.  12-month fixed term contract.

Closing date: Monday 22nd June 2020, 9am.

Interview dates (via online platforms): Monday 1st July 2020  

For an application pack and to find out more about KCSC please visit KCSC’s website 

Family Engagement Worker 

Have you got what it takes to support prisoners and their families?

Our client is a highly respected independent charity, which together with its subsidiary and works across England and Wales to develop and deliver a range of innovative services, providing practical and emotional support to prisoners’ children and families, to prisoners, and to ex-prisoners.

Position: Family Engagement Worker
Location: Wandsworth, SW18 3HU
Job type: Full time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £22,500 per annum
Benefits: Generous holiday entitlement, free information, advice and counselling service, cycle to work scheme and more

Closing date for applications: 7th June 2020
Interview date: TBC

About the role:

As a Family Engagement Worker, you will ensure the delivery and continued development of consistently high quality, cost-effective and responsive services, grounded in their charitable mission, vision and values. Working within their mission, vision and values, and within HM Prison Service rules and regulations, the post holder will be responsible for delivering a front line family support service to families affected by imprisonment. This will combine a casework-based approach with delivery of programmes and courses, and a signposting and advice service for men in custody and their families.

About you:

To be successful in this role you will have demonstrable experience and understanding of working with families in a challenging multi-agency environment, ideally involving prisoners and/or their families.

You will provide support and ensure that children, families and prisoners are treated with respect, dignity and courtesy and ensure their needs are considered and views are heard at all levels.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds including those who have previous convictions (appointment to post is subject to a risk assessment).

Lastly, you will have the ability to advocate for families dealing with imprisonment, promoting their human rights and ensuring their needs are considered, and views are heard at all levels. You will have the ability to develop referral pathways for families, prisoners and other professionals to access the service.

This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period, verification of identity and proven right to work in the UK, satisfactory HMPPS/MoJ Security Prison Vetting, and satisfactory employer references covering a minimum of 3 years and a satisfactory enhanced DBS. Please note that being bankrupt or having County Court Judgements may affect your ability to be successfully vetted to work in a prison.

What their organisation offers:

Our client offers a wide range of employee benefits including free confidential advice and counselling service, cycle to work scheme, Life Assurance, Spec Saver eye care vouchers plus more.

You will undergo a thorough induction process attend training to further develop yourself as a front line services worker and be supported by a friendly and enthusiastic team.

How to Apply:

If you feel that you meet the requirements for this role, please complete an application form by clicking the `apply now` button

You may have experience of the following: Casework, Key Working, Case Management, Rehabilitation, Family Services, Support Work, Criminal Justice System, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Not For Profit, Social Work, Advocacy, Mentor, Mentoring, etc.

Ref: 93117

Urdu / Punjabi speaking

Community Connector Posts x 2

£ 21,589 pro rata starting salary + 5% pension

1 x 15hrs per week maternity cover post            1 x 24.5hrs per week post

Have you got what it takes to join our award winning team?

A Community Connector provides short term interventions for people who are isolated, experience mental health problems or who have had a sudden crisis in their lives which results in their needing support to access community activities. You will work closely with GP Practices and health professionals taking referrals and ensuring a joined up approach to health and social care

The successful candidate will also have excellent interpersonal skills and the energy and persistence to see tasks through to successful completion as they work within this developing service.

For full details please visit our website 

The closing date for applications: 12 noon on 11th June 2020

Interviews: To be held on Wednesday 17th June 2020            

Angel Shed Theatre is an inclusive children’s theatre company based in Islington, North London, with the objective of providing every child and young person, regardless of ability or background, the opportunity to participate in the performing arts. We work with children and young people creating imaginative, inclusive and inspiring workshops and providing performing arts activities for those often excluded from such activities, including those with disabilities, children and young people at risk of social exclusion through their behavioural difficulties and those from disadvantaged backgrounds or living in vulnerable home situations.

We are looking for a self-driven, dynamic, resourceful and committed Executive Director to help shape the next stage of our company. This is an exciting opportunity to have a positive and lasting impact on a growing charity that is making a vital difference for children and young people in Islington.

Duties include managing the charity’s funds, securing the resources (income and staff) and ensuring the operational efficiency to enable the Artistic Team to maintain and grow what we deliver while identifying, developing and maximising opportunities for Angel Shed.

The ideal candidate must have a passion for theatre and its impact with children. They must demonstrate they are flexible and creative to deal with the demands of a small charity and to be able to put the vulnerable children and families we work with at the forefront of the charity. They must possess a strong entrepreneurial drive, outstanding communication skills, strong leadership qualities and excellent planning and organisational skills. The candidate is expected to effectively fundraise, create and manage budgets, and enhance awareness of the charity within the local community.

This role will be working within our Services team delivering effective Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) services to Deaf people in line with quality standards, contractual requirements and organisational values, empowering Deaf people to live independently. We offer training and generous pension contributions to the right candidate.

Essential skills required for the post are;

• Deaf or fluent in British Sign Language (minimum BSL level 3 equivalent)
• Advice qualification - IAG Level 2 (or equivalent)
• Safeguarding Adults training
• Experience of working in deaf adult services
• Experience of delivery advice services/projects across a regional geographical area
• Experience of working toward performance related outcomes/targets
• Working within advice quality standard framework e.g AQS
• Promoting Services through strong links with the Deaf community and an understanding of marketing
• Effective communication skills
• Diplomacy and sensitivity in handling difficult situations and conflict
• IT skills involving MS Office and databases
• Ability to tailor communication to meet the needs of the audience
• Knowledge of difficulties and barriers facing deaf people

This post is subjecty to two references and an enhanced DBS check. Both have to be satisfactory to RAD.

Closing date for applications: 23rd June 2020

Interviews to be held on: 2nd July 2020 (first stage interviews may take place on Zoom).

Working through a combined approach of programmes and advocacy, the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women helps release the potential of women entrepreneurs in low and middle income countries.

Through our work we support them to grow and start successful micro, small and medium businesses so that they can create better futures for themselves and their families, enable their communities to prosper, contribute to strong economies, and move the world in a whole new direction. Over the 12 years since the Foundation’s inception, we have directly supported over 160,000 women across more than 100 countries, and our ambitions continue to grow.

We’re looking for a skilled communications professional to join our workforce at an interesting, challenging, but extremely rewarding and exciting time as a Senior Communications Officer. The ideal candidate would be a highly motivated individual with strong skills in writing, editing and proofreading, creating engaging communications materials, using social media and other digital platforms professionally, administration, and managing many competing priorities.

You’ll be an important member of the External Affairs team and work closely with our Programmes and Partnerships teams to co-ordinate and support the delivery of a rich, engaging communications plan which promotes our work to a wide range of stakeholders and influences for progress towards closing the gender gap in entrepreneurship.

This is a full time, permanent role at 35 hours per week, with core office hours being 10am to 4pm. We have some flexibility around working hours but this is reviewed case-by-case on an applications basis, at the discretion of the Senior Leadership Team. The Foundation’s workforce are currently all working from home and you will be too until such a time that we can safely return to our Central London office (W1), from where you’ll be based after then.

We have a lively, friendly, passionate and hard-working team, with an international and collaborative culture. This role has a salary of £25,375 per annum, and you’ll be entitled to 28 days of annual leave (which includes 3 that must be taken at Christmas), and other benefits.

To apply, please download the Job Description, and send us the following:

• Covering letter addressing relevant experience for the role (1,000 words max)

• Current CV – no more than two pages

• Two examples of communications materials you have produced or led on, including one written piece, e.g. a blog, press release or news post. This can be a web link or a file attachment

Please send your application, or any questions you may have, to the email address listed.

Apply by midday, 12 June 2020. Interviews will be held via Zoom during the week commencing 15 June 2020. Our current aim is to hold only one round of interviews.

The Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply for this position. All applicants should have the right to work in UK. Please let us know if you have any access requirements of which you would like us to be aware during this process.

Due to the large amount of applications we receive, please note that you will only be contacted should we wish to invite you to interview.

Thank you for your interest in the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women. We look forward to receiving your application.

This is a wide-ranging role for an experienced strategic and creative marketing and communications professional. We are looking for someone who has expertise in devising and implementing integrated communications and campaigns strategies to a diverse set of stakeholders. This role would suit someone with understanding and experience of the English Football sector and a passion for equality and inclusion.

We are looking for a strong leader to take Kick It Out’s marketing and communications to the next level to devise and manage innovative ways to better engage with more clubs, fans, football bodies’, grassroots organisations, young people and the media. You would be responsible for owning the consistent public tone of voice and being primarily responsible for setting and managing the tone of external communications.

Developing Strategic communications and marketing plans

The successful applicant will creatively develop and deliver inventive and effective multi-platform marketing, engagement and profile-raising strategies for Kick It Out’s various programmes. This will include showcasing our impact and success stories.

You must have the ability to engage with and work equally effectively together with our main stakeholder communities – (i) Football authorities and their equality and inclusion programmes (ii) our beneficiaries- that is those from minority communities and underrepresented groups (iii) players, fan groups and young people.

You and your team will be responsible for the development and management of our overall brand and industry presence. This will include our website, social media platforms, annual report, overall impact reports, promotional videos, materials for events and other marketing collateral, testing different approaches to marketing and finding the optimal practices and tools to drive traffic and engagement, and advising and reporting on outcome metrics.

A multi-faceted team player, you are as confident leading strategic discussions and developing campaigns.

Media engagement and campaigning

The ideal candidate will have the ability to articulate how Kick It Out relates to key policy areas such as inclusion, anti-discrimination work, hate crime and under-represented marginalised communities. You will be expected to raise the profile of Kick It Out’s work and its position as a thought-leader, and advocate for policy change. You will also be responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with key influencers, journalists and policy-makers to raise and strengthen the profile of the organisation.

Social Media

You will be expected to develop our social media presence so that the organisation can maximise it to the greatest benefit.  This will include developing relationships with different social media platforms and looking to use these to communicate Kick It Out’s different campaigns and impact both in the football and EDI arena.

Management Duties

This role is also part of the SMT (Senior Management Team) which means you will actively contribute to setting Kick It Out’s overall strategic objectives as well as management of our day to day operations, working alongside your peers on SMT.

You will be experienced at building internal relationships and working collaboratively across teams and departments on joint projects, effectively managing comms plans and delivering on timelines with multiple stakeholders and partners.

What we are looking for in you

• A strategic long-term visionary, with experience of developing and implementing integrated communications strategies across multiple channels (social media, digital, branding and media)
•  Significant senior marketing and communications experience, leading the marketing and communications function of an organisation
• An understanding of equality issues and designing influencing strategies and events
• An understanding of discrimination and its impact
• Ability to manage suppliers and agencies, ensuring high quality of work, deliverables and value for money
• Outstanding communication skills and ability to adapt tone and approach for different stakeholders
• Ability to craft and edit compelling content to a high standard from policy submissions to tweets
• Demonstrable experience of managing and executing creative and high-impact marketing campaigns and initiatives across multiple platforms and formats, in particular social media
• Good understanding of GDPR and experience of data management and CRM systems
• Team management experience of leading, growing and retaining talent
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• A good understanding of analytics and impact measurement methodologies and how to articulate impact at both an individual programme and overall organisational level
• Good understanding of the football sector.
• Experience of working with of equality/inclusion organisations
• Experience of working with corporate partners and managing stakeholder relationships at both strategic and project level.

This role will require some evening and weekend working, travel around the country and abroad, on occasions.

Role Purpose:

To work with and manage a caseload of clients, who have mental health support needs, to assist them in securing sustainable paid employment in line with their preferences.  Clients will be referred into the service via the Lancashire and South Cumbria Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) teams.

To deliver the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Approach providing person centred advice and guidance to clients, whilst building positive relationships with employers to enable clients to move into suitable employment.

To be part of a community mental health team, maintaining positive and integrated relationships, fostering a holistic approach to recovery through employment.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of clients, who have mental health support needs who are motivated to start/return to work.
• Deliver the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) approach.
• Meet and support clients to understand their key skills, aspirations and goals through completing a Vocational Profile and produce an Action Plan to help them obtain and sustain competitive employment.  This includes support with their job search, CV production, application forms, interview techniques and career development.
• Assess client’s support needs related to work which may include benefits/welfare advice, disclosure of mental health symptoms etc. and provide support & guidance.
• Attend weekly clinical team meetings as an embedded IPS practitioner.
• Source job opportunities for clients through tailored job search and regular contact with employers to explore hidden as well as advertised employment opportunities.
• Provide education and support to employers, as agreed with the individual, which may include negotiating adjustments, return to work strategy and on-going contact with the employer to ensure job retention.
• Build relationships with colleagues in clinical teams to engage and generate referrals and create collaborative working partnerships with clinical staff (promoting employment as a positive intervention in the recovery journey).
• Once employment has been secured continue to provide quality service through conducting regular visits, effective monitoring and in-work support to clients and employers to help sustain employment.

• To adhere to administrative and data capture protocols which record the progress of individuals, and to keep accurate and complete records of casework.
• To work independently, reliably and deliver consistently to deliver effective IPS practice.
• Ensure that effective monitoring and evaluation systems are adhered to and keep abreast of changing practice within vocational rehabilitation.
• To co-produce service development with service users where possible.
• To collect employment recovery stories from people accessing the service.
• Undertake continuous learning regarding mental health conditions, their impact and how they can be managed and to undertake mandatory training as required.

Qualifications:

• Level 2 (GCSE Grade A-C or Grade 4-9) or equivalent qualification to include English and Maths
• NVQ Level 3 in Advice and Guidance or other equivalent relevant qualification
• Certificate in IPS Approach  (desired)
• Full Driving Licence

See the attached job description for more details on the person specification.