Thank you for your interest in the role of Community Fundraising Officer. Please take the time to read the JOB DESCRIPTION and PERSON SPECIFICATION then complete the APPLICATION FORM found on on our website. Please do not send a CV as we are unable to accept them.
** This posts has become vacant due to growth and internal promotion and previous applicants need not apply.
- DESIGNATION Fundraising Officer
- HOURS 36 per week (some planned unsocial hours)
- SALARY NJC Scale 12 - 15 (£21,589 - £22,401) + 5% Pension Contribution
- LOCATION Registered Office, Warrington
- RESPONSIBLE TO Head of Fundraising, Community Fundraising Manager
- ACCOUNTABLE FOR Fundraising Volunteers
- PURPOSE OF POST
7.1 To grow PAPYRUS’ community fundraising income by building and maintaining long-term and mutually beneficial relationships with volunteer fundraisers
- KEY RELATIONSHIPS
PAPYRUS Fundraising team, volunteer fundraisers donors & prospective donors, grant-making trust and foundation representatives and PAPYRUS staff & volunteers
- MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
9.1 To respond to volunteer fundraising enquiries, provide appropriate information and ongoing encouragement via phone, email and letter
9.2 Work closely with other members of the Fundraising team ensure accurate and timely recording of all enquiries, follow-ups and donations, adhering to and within agreed stewardship and data protection protocols
9.3 Liaise with colleagues to ensure all progress reports and evaluations are prepared and completed within the agreed deadlines
9.4 To contribute to the content and updating of information on PAPYRUS website and literature as required
9.5 Respect confidentiality within PAPYRUS policy and manage data appropriately in line with the Data Protection Act 2017.
9.6 Understand relevant duties and manage matters relating to safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults within PAPYRUS policy.
9.7 Attend training courses as required.
10. ADDITIONAL DUTIES - It is the nature of the work of PAPYRUS prevention of young suicides that tasks and responsibilities are in many circumstances, unpredictable and varied. All staff are, therefore, expected to work in a flexible way when the occasion arises and when tasks not specifically covered in their job description have to be undertaken. These additional duties will normally be to cover unforeseen circumstances or changes in work and they will normally be compatible with the regular type of work. If the additional responsibility or task becomes a regular or frequent part of the member of staff’s job, it will be included in the job description in consultation with the member of staff
11. CONFIDENTIALITY - It is expected that all PAPYRUS employees understand that our work is confidential and that neither details about those who use its services nor any other PAPYRUS business should be divulged to members of the public. A confidentiality agreement must be signed on taking up this post. Further details are outlined in the PAPYRUS Confidentiality Policy
12. BASIC PRINCIPLES - The post holder is expected to be familiar with and have regard to the ethos and values of PAPYRUS and work within that framework. He/she must be prepared to operate without prejudice to all who approach PAPYRUS or work with the organisation at any level
13. CONDITIONS OF SERVICE - Conditions of Service are broadly in line with those set out by the National Joint Council for Local Government Services. PAPYRUS has a probationary period of 6 months for all posts. Appointment to this post may be subject to satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Scheme check
14. QUALIFICATIONS - See Person Specification
Our Vision
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Job Description
Post: Community Support Worker (Female only)
Salary: £24,473 (including IN & pension,) per annum. Fixed term for 12 months (subject to funding)
37.5 hours per week
Reports to: Service Development Manager
Location: Liverpool based, working across Merseyside & Cheshire
Job Duties:
Savera UK is a charity registered, dedicated to tackle honour based abuse and harmful practices across the UK.
Savera UK will be offering an opportunity to join the team and apply for the Community Support Worker post. The post holder will be required to work with individuals/families that have been referred into the service as a result of honour based abuse and or harmful practices , provide the holistic support necessary.
Interventions will be developed in such a way as to promote culturally sensitive and appropriate support as well as promoting independence and improve self-esteem by empowering clients to identify their as yet unmet needs.
Responsibilities:
- The post-holder will have the full responsibility to provide one-to-one support while the client is seeking support from Savera UK
- Providing a holistic support that is appropriate and have a fully understanding in what we mean by culturally sensitive support
- To manage, coordinate and prioritise own caseload
- To risk assess the level of risk once the client been referred into the service
- To assist client to identify needs and address their unmet needs and access related services
- To support client and accompany them if required to relevant appointments
- To advice on appropriateness of services i.e. cultural acceptability
- To provide appropriate interventions depending on client needs, and be flexible to changing demands
- To acquire a knowledge base of local and national services and facilities and act as resource within the service and to the clients you are working with
- To be sensitive to people’s own cultural, religious and personal circumstances and values at all times, and maintain confidentiality as appropriate
- To offer practical and emotional support and offer advice and assistance where and when required
- To report and have regular supervision with your Manager
- The post holder will keep line management informed of urgent issues arising during the course of work that require intervention (e.g. child protection issues / changes in risk) and any cultural challenges need to be communicated to the Savera UK Service manager to offer advice and support as and when required and are recorded.
- Evidence the ability to provide appropriate support whilst encouraging independence
- Maintaining confidentiality appropriately and as a role requirement to fully understand confidentiality.
- Keep accurate records on admissions and referrals and any other information necessary.
- To be aware of one’s own limits and to seek supervision and advice accordingly
- The post holder will be expected to undertake on-going training as part of continuing professional development. To upkeep the service record system and collect data for evaluation as required
- Providing training/learning opportunities to agencies, professionals and the community on the role of Savera UK
- To maintain and advance the public profile of Savera UK
- To attend MARAC (Multi-agency Risk Assessment Conference)
Health & Safety:
Good understanding of relevant policies in relation to Health & Safety at work and other relevant policies for the organisation including insurance policies
Other Responsibilities:
- To participate in staff meetings and any other appropriate meetings identified by the service and management
- To carry out any other duties as required by the service and management
Review Arrangements:
The details contained in this job description reflect the content of this job at the date of preparation. It is however possible that over time the nature of the job will change. Consequently the Savera UK Board/Trustee will expect to revise this job description from time to time and will consult with the post holder at the appropriate time.
Closing date for applications is: Friday 13th March 2020
Shortlisted candidates will be informed: By 5pm Monday 16th March 2020
Interviews to take place: Wednesday 18th March 2020
Company Number 7564891 Charity Number 1145564
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Parents Against Child Exploitation (Pace) is the lead national charity that works alongside parents and carers of children who are, or who are at risk of being exploited by individuals from outside of the family. We provide guidance and training to professionals on how child sexual exploitation, modern slavery, human trafficking and the criminalisation of exploited children affects the whole family.
This is an exciting opportunity to pilot Pace’s work in Liverpool, working with multi-agency partners tackling child sexual and criminal exploitation, to act as an independent source of support and contact for parents whose children are being sexually and criminally exploited, and to liaise between statutory agencies and families in order to maximise the ability of all parties to safeguard a child a risk of, or being exploited by individuals from outside the family.
You will have good active listening skills, be able to give non-judgmental emotional support, have the ability to empathise and engage with affected parents, and respect their vital role in safeguarding their child. You will be able to liaise and develop a good rapport with partner agencies in Liverpool, and offer advice on good practice relating to working in partnership with affected parents. You will maintain your own professional practice and ensure ongoing development through use of supervision and training. You will adhere to Pace ethos and policies including equal opportunities and diversity.
This post is funded until 31 March 2021, with a commitment to find further continued funding.
Closing Date: Sunday 1 March 2020
Interviews: Friday 6 March 2020 to be held in Liverpool, venue TBC.
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Event Fundraiser - 37.5 Hours per week
Our ambition at Claire House Children’s Hospice is to give our supporters as many exciting opportunities as possible to help local terminally ill children and their families facing the toughest time of their lives. Our experienced, creative and super friendly Events team is looking for an Events Fundraiser to help develop and deliver a varied and packed calendar of events. Some previous event management experience is desirable but, first and foremost, we’re looking for someone who fits our values, works hard and will quickly absorb all the training and mentoring we can offer.
The Fundraising team at Claire House is a great place to work and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work flexibly across our sites in Wirral and Liverpool and take ownership of our adrenalin events programme and the supporter journeys.
The successful candidate will be hardworking, enthusiastic and passionate about event fundraising. It is vital that you have the ability to work independently and under pressure, prioritise a heavy workload and have keen attention to detail. You will be a problem-solver and a great communicator, both with supporters, internal teams, external suppliers and event organisers.
If this sounds like the role for you, please read the job description and apply for this great opportunity using the application form. More information can be found on our website.
Claire House wants to meet the aims and commitments set out in its equality policy and will appreciate your help and co-operation in completing the Equality and Diversity form.
Closing date for applications: Friday 28 February 2020, 5pm. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
This organisations recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to equal opportunities and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Registered Charity No. 1004058
How this role fits into the vision and objectives of City Hearts
We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Outreach Caseworker within our Outreach Support Team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for supporting survivors of modern slavery currently within the National Referral Mechanism who are residing within the community. What you can expect from a career at City Hearts As an organisation we are committed to supporting your success and providing you with a wealth of skills, training and opportunities as well as staff benefits to enhance your employment. These will include:
• Regular accredited and in-house training on specialist subjects such as trauma, mental health, safeguarding, working with addictions and much more
• Group Supervision every 6 weeks with qualified therapists
• Commitment to annual salary reviews
• Progression opportunities
• Annual staff survey and focus groups – have your say!
• 30 days holiday per year (plus accrued holiday days for length of service)
• Perkbox national ‘perks’ and discount scheme
• 3% employer contribution pension scheme
RESPONSIBILITIES
Support
• Caseworking individual PVOHT (Potential Victims of Human Trafficking)
• Arranging and attending appointments for clients
• Following up all the paperwork and details of VOHT (Victim of human trafficking) in adherence to the terms of the contract; including on line reporting. Including, weekly reviews, daily logs and inductions.
• Ensuring that volunteers who work with you on shift have the proper level of support and adhere to policies and procedures
• Ensuring that all Key Performance Indicators (from SATco and from City Hearts) are met
• Ensuring progression of VOHT through system
• Liaising with organisations and individuals regarding VOHT and CH in a professional manner - including but not limited to SATco, UK Visas and Immigration, Modern Slavery Human Trafficking Until, other agencies, police, and medical professionals
• Dealing with out of hour crisis in accordance with standby rota
General
• Regular feedback and review meetings with Outreach Coordinator
• Identifying support hours and ensuring accurate logging of all hours
• Ensuring paperwork is being completed correctly and in a timely fashion
• Ensuring Exit Strategies are being prepared in a timely fashion
• Receiving out of hours referrals, carrying out inductions, weekly reviews, updating IT system
• Ensuring adherence to all internal procedures regarding City Hearts, the Safe Houses and any legislation
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.