Savera UK is a leading national charity (no.1145564) tackling culturally-specific abuse in the UK, including forced marriage and female genital mutilation. We advocate for those who need a voice and offer a completely confidential and non-judgemental service.

An occupational requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010, the post holder must be female under the Sex Discrimination Act, 1975 Part 7 to meet the needs of the majority of our service users.    

Job Summary:

The post holder will be directly accountable to the CEO, supporting Savera UK clients and groups as well as providing expert guidance to professionals working with those at risk or under threat of ‘honour’-based abuse or/and harmful practices. The post holder will manage the small team and day-to-day work of the Support Service, including taking referrals, evaluation, offering advocacy and providing leadership to the team.

Accountabilities: 

Client Support:

• To manage and deal with all day-to-day issues of any clients, and referrals into the 1-1 Support Service and manage the caseload 
• To work with the Senior Support Worker to ensure the service is always covered
• Provide 1-1 support and advocacy to clients, as and when required
• Liaise with professionals on any client issues and safeguarding
• Work closely with the Senior Support Worker and the team to ensure a high level of communication to support service provision and service delivery 
• To maintain comprehensive, accurate and timely recording of case records
• To respond to all referrals/helpline and requests within the time set 
• Attend any clients safeguarding meetings or other relevant meetings to advocate on behalf of Savera UK clients and support the team, e.g. Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) 
• Manage and support the team on any complex client issues
• To ensure the service is accessible to all those requiring our support, advice and information (clients, professionals)

Management:

• To manage all aspects of the 1-1 Support Service
• To provide and manage inductions, supervisions and appraisals of staff, volunteers and those on student placement, who are working within the 1-1 Support service
• To ensure all existing policies and procedures for the 1-1 Support Service are up to date, implemented and further developed, where necessary
• To keep CEO fully updated on Savera UK’s 1-1 Support Service activities and programmes on a weekly/regular basis
• Manage all training and development requests for staff working within the 1-1 Support Service, this includes staff, volunteers and students 
• To liaise with all our existing partners/professionals to ensure service delivery 
• Strengthen our existing relationships and build new partnerships where possible and appropriate 
• To monitor the relevant finances for the 1-1 Support Service (e.g. client grant-making budget)

Organisational and Development:

• To provide evaluation/monitoring and report to the CEO and Board when required 
• To evaluate and develop the 1-1 Support Service, in line with the Savera UK vision
• To contribute to and support the delivery of the short/long term Savera UK strategic business plan and communication strategy
• To uphold the values of Savera UK, and all aspect of its confidentiality and Data Protection policies at all times, for the clients and the business of the organisation
• To maintain and advance the public profile of the organisation across all levels
• To work closely with the wider team of Savera UK; participate and contribute to all levels of communication and engagement
• Ensure that all materials and communications used are accurate and always represent and reflect the Savera UK branding
• To support the development and delivery of training/awareness-raising and undertake presentations, as required by the CEO
• Attend relevant meetings and partnership groups.
• To present at Board meetings, when required
• To support with funding bids, as required
• To support in providing monitoring and evaluation report to external funders 

Health & Safety: 

• To be familiar with relevant policies concerning Health & Safety at work, Safeguarding and relevant health-related policies
• Act as the main point of contact for the 1-1 Support Service, regarding external/partner issues and share information with the CEO
• To assess and manage all risks related to Support Workers, clients and volunteers within the 1-1 Support Service
• To be the first point of contact for any safeguarding concerns, in line with the Savera UK Safeguarding Policy.

General and other:

• To undertake training as identified and approved by the CEO and Board of Directors
• To carry out any other duties commensurate with the role, as required by the CEO and Board

Review arrangements:

The details contained in this job description reflect the content of this job at the date of being prepared. It is, however, possible that over time the nature of the job will change. At that time the CEO/Savera UK Board will expect to revise this job description in consultation with the post holder.

Person Specification:

The successful applicate requires the following:

Essential Skills:

Qualifications & Experiences:

• University degree (in a related subject) or/and equivalent, with at least 2 years experience working in a relevant role: providing 1-1 practical and emotional support, and advocacy, especially within ‘honour’-based abuse and harmful practices/ or within domestic abuse support settings. 
• Significant experience in running a service, day to day, that deals with complex and fast response needs. An excellent understanding of the issues related to ‘honour’-based abuse & harmful practices, and all cultures where these have a high prevalence.
• Experience in managing and motivating staff through day-to-day work as well as handling changes within the organisation. Being involved in project work, planning and setting up initiatives.
• Have experience and understanding of planning and project financial and monitoring requirements.
• Demonstrate experience of working with external partners and evidence of working across voluntary and statutory sectors.
• Demonstrate leadership and vision in managing staff and initiatives.

Skills and communications:

• The ability to pay attention to detail and understand the importance of the organisation’s communication and branding.
• Have the ability to reflect on and to learn lessons from experience and to analyse how effective a project or intervention has been.
• Has excellent interpersonal, communication skills to work across all levels of the organisation with good oral and written communication.
• Significant evidence of working under pressure, as well as encouraging innovative ways to support staff.
• To have excellent organisational and time management skills. Be flexible, and adaptable to work outside working hours, when necessary. 
• Have a high level of numeracy.
• Can effectively present information to a variety of audiences.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and other monitoring and outcomes systems.

Personal Qualities:

• Evidence and show resilience, and be calm under pressure. Has compassion, is flexible and commits to the aims and objectives of the service and Savera UK
• Has the ability to delegate responsibilities effectively, work to tight deadlines and prioritise 
• To inspire and embrace change
• Positive attitude and open-mind; client-focused to make a difference 
• Sensitive to issues relevant to those affected or under threats of ‘honour’-based abuse and harmful practices
• Able to work independently and manage complex sets of relationships with various agencies and communities, staffs and clients
• The post holder needs to be a car owner and a valid UK licence holder

Knowledge & other requirements:

• Relevant Government Policies around ‘honour’-based abuse and harmful practices, Domestic abuse/violence and any other relevant legislation
• Demonstrate knowledge of understanding the communities affected by ‘honour’-based abuse and harmful practices locally, regionally and nationally, with an excellent awareness of cultural, social and health issues. 
• Ability to cope with the challenges associated with the role.
• A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace

Desirable Skills

• Would like the post-holder to be able to undertake relevant courses to gain further knowledge and understanding in this area of work. Knowledge of local stakeholders and priority groups. Knowledge of work-based regulations and GDPR
• Have experience of voluntary, or paid work, in areas of social deprivation and/or within diverse communities, specifically with those affected by ‘honour’-based abuse and harmful practices
• Have an understanding of the relationship between domestic violence/abuse and those affected by ‘honour’-based abuse and harmful practices
• Quick learner

To apply, complete the Application Form (Word doc format) and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form below by the closing date, 12pm on Wednesday 14th April 2021. Please note, we do not accept CVs. We reserve the right to close the vacancy to further applications, if we receive sufficient applications sooner, 

We encourage all women to apply in particular those from underrepresented groups. Please note that a Disclosure & Barring Service check (DBS) will be required for this post. Savera UK is an Equal Opportunities employer.

Registered address: 151 Dale Street, Liverpool L2 2AH Company Number 7564891 Charity Number 1145564

As a Home-Start Trafford, Salford & Wigan (HSTSW) Coordinator you will have knowledge and experience of Family Support and the Early Help process with an insight into the needs of families with young children.  You will be competent in instigating and coordinating Early Help Assessments where appropriate, agreeing outcomes with families and increasing their ability to cope.  You will review families support at regular intervals, undertaking designated responsibilities in relation to safeguarding. You will ideally have advanced IT skills and maintain all appropriate case management systems within HSTSW guidelines. You will liaise with referrers, such as Health Visitors and other professionals involved with the family and network within the community promoting HSTSW.

Management of volunteers is a large part of the role. As a coordinator, you will be involved in the recruiting, training, placing and supervising of volunteers. You will contribute to the preparation, administration and delivery of training courses for volunteers. We also have a more specialist opportunity for an Urdu speaking Coordinator, please visit HSTSW website to find out more.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Activities and Volunteer Co-ordinator to join our team. We are seeking an experienced and effective co-ordinator, who will be responsible for implementing a full activities programme throughout the year. You will be responsible for building successful relationships with supporters and members and increaseingawareness of HIP in Cheshire.

It is essential that candidates have a proven track record of successful event and activity planning as well as experience of recruiting and retaining volunteers. Candidates must also possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be creative with a strong team ethic. 

You must be confident and self-motivated, with the ability to engage members to ensure they are able to access a wide range of social activities provided by HIP in Cheshire.

This position will require travel within the geographical area of Cheshire and include some evening and weekend working where necessary. A full clean driving license and access to a car is essential. 

You will play an important part in providing social activities for HIP in Cheshire which is a membership focused charity for those who have had a brain injury and/or their carers/family members.

Group Coordinator Anfield, Liverpool GFS 9157

Term time only

Part time 5 hours per week

Salary: £2,535 (£12.86 per hr.)

As part of our Covid recovery and growth plan, GFS are seeking a proactive and organised individual, to open and manage our planned group in Anfield, Liverpool.

About the job

As part of our growth plan, GFS is undergoing an exciting change in the way we manage our service delivery. We have big plans to develop clusters of groups in targeted areas of England and Wales, to ensure we are best placed to meet the needs of girls and young women. As part of this change we are looking to recruit group coordinators to both new and existing GFS locations. Successful candidates will coordinate a local GFS group and gain experience in managing a team of volunteers and supporting the growth of GFS in the local area.

You will be responsible for; promoting GFS in schools and local networks to recruit girls/young women; train and lead a team of volunteers to plan and deliver weekly GFS sessions.

You will need experience of youth work or a related field in particular developing and delivering activities for children/young people.

You should be able to; apply equality, diversity, and inclusive practices across your work, operate within GFS’s feminist values, and put girls and young women at the heart of decision making.

You will have the ability to lead, motivate, and inspire volunteers and work as part of a team to deliver a structured programme of activities.

You will be an effective communicator able connect to a variety of audiences; and build your local knowledge to develop effective partnerships with people and organisations.

This post will require unsocial hours. (Evenings and weekend)

Statement of exemption with reference to the Equality Act 2010

The employee may provide girls and young women with personal services, promoting their welfare or education, which can be provided most effectively by a person of the same sex. The girls need a positive role model to build self-esteem, confidence and to help them take responsibility for their lives.

Due to the nature of the role this post is restricted to female applicants only under the Equality Act.

To apply please download the application pack

Please note CV’s are not accepted.

This is an exciting new role working in the community alongside Merseyside police and other
partner agencies delivering the ‘About Face Deferred Prosecution Scheme’ across all areas of
the county. The aim of this project is to support arrested individuals who meet relevant criteria
and show a motivation to change. The individual is expected to engage with the support for a
period of at least 16 weeks and if successful in doing so, will have their case considered as no
further action required.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Your main responsibilities will include:
• Key working male and female clients who have been arrested in order to support them toward a crime free future.
• Managing a caseload of no more twelve individuals at any one time.
• To formulate a person centered plan of support for clients and to support individual to work toward reaching subsequent goals.
• Identifying, assessing and minimising risk to clients, yourself and others.
• Delivering elements of ‘The Restoring you course’ within nominated persons if and when required.
• Lone working is an integral part of this role as is working as part of a team.
• When appropriate working with and alongside family members will be an important element of this scheme.
• Signposting individuals to support services to meet the goals on the individual plan. A successful candidate should be competent in multi-agency working.
• Running group sessions for clients if and when required.
• Regular feedback, team meetings and review meetings with line manager.
• Regular communication of updates with officers in charge of an individual’s case.
• Arranging and attending appointments alongside individuals where appropriate.
• Availability and flexibility to include evening and weekend shifts if necessary, as well as being a regular part of the on-call rota.
• Following up and completing all appropriate paperwork and details of client; including on line reporting.  Including, weekly reviews, daily logs and inductions. Using the ZOHO CMS system to complete these tasks.
• Ensuring progression of the client personally and through the journey within the criminal justice system.
• Liaising and working in partnership with organisations and individuals regarding both the client and City Hearts in a professional manner - including but not limited to Merseyside police, HM Probation service, Crown  Prosecution service as well other agencies and medical professionals.
• Identifying along with other key performance indicators and ensuring accurate logging of support provided.
• Ensuring all course paperwork is being completed correctly and in a timely fashion.
• Ensuring exit strategies are being prepared in a timely fashion.
• Carrying out inductions, weekly reviews and updating IT system.
• Ensuring adherence to all internal procedures regarding City Hearts, the client and legislation.
• Promoting City Hearts – this may include attending events on behalf of City Hearts as a whole.
• Please note there is an occupational requirement due to the nature of this role for the applicant to be male.
Any other duties that are commensurate with the role.

WHAG is a leading charity delivering quality support services to women, men and their families who are affected by domestic abuse and homeless vulnerable women across North West England. Improving the safety and life opportunities of our service users and supporting them in their recovery

Our people impact on the lives of others and our business everyday so we are committed to developing talent and growing ambition. We are looking for people who want to be the best they can in their role and who want to make a difference day in, day out.

Would you like to work for a charity dedicated to improving life for brain tumour patients and families? 

Brain Tumour Support are seeking two part-time Support Professionals, one for North West England and one for South East Wales . 

Our support service offers emotional and practical support, information and guidance to anyone affected in any way by a brain tumour diagnosis. 

Hours: 21 hours, over 3 days required between 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday with occasional weekend and evening work

Salary: £21,089 pro rata, 20/35 equates to £12,653 pro rata

Role 1:  North West England   Working: From home.  Providing support to areas of the North West of England including: Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Wirral, Lancashire and Cumbria.  Support to clients is currently provided via telephone, email, text, social media, zoom one-to-one sessions and zoom topical sessions and support groups.  Travel across the region will occasionally be necessary when face-to-face support resumes so a full driving license is required.

Role 2: South East Wales Working: From home.Providing support to people in the areas of Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, Cardiff & Vale University Health Board and Velindre Cancer Centre.  Support to Clients is currently provided via telephone, email, text, social media, zoom one to one sessions and zoom topical sessions and support groups.  Travel across the region will occasionally be necessary when face to face support resumes so a full driving license is required.

Are you: Self-motivated, emotionally resilient, well organised and able to relate positively to people?

We need: An enthusiastic, empathetic, well organised and resilient support provider.

For this position we need someone who is comfortable talking to individuals experiencing difficult times coupled with an ability to build good working relationships with families, stakeholders and professionals.

You will have experience of supporting someone with a life limiting or life threatening illness; an understanding of the impact of a brain tumour diagnosis; an understanding of general support practices coupled with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills; experience of working as part of a team and on your own; experience of group facilitation and offering one to one support. You will be working with vulnerable adults so boundaries and confidentiality are important.

A degree of flexibility will be required in this role due to Covid-19 and the changes we have been forced to make to our support services.  Our face-to-face support has transitioned to digital support during this time and therefore our service provision is continually under review.

Role 1 North West England:  The original post was funded by Macmillan Cancer Support, therefore Brain Tumour Support will apply for the successful applicant to be a Macmillan Professional and have access to the training, grants and support offered by Macmillan Cancer Support.

Role 2 South East Wales:  The post is funded by Macmillan Cancer Support until April 2022 so the successful applicant will be a Macmillan Professional and have access to the training, grants and support offered by Macmillan Cancer Support.

Interviews will be held on:

Role 1 North West England: Tuesday 11th May 2021 via zoom.

Role 2 South East Wales: Thursday 13th May 2021 via zoom

It is hoped that the successful candidates can start work early June 2021.

Halton Haven Hospice has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, proactive and inventive part-time Community Fundraiser to join our team.

The right candidate will be an experienced fundraiser who can hit the ground running.  We’re looking for someone who can make a real difference to the people and community that we support.  They will have a demonstrable track record of achieving financial and non-financial objectives and be committed to continuing professional development; with a view to being able to identify and manage any fundraising opportunity that comes their way.  Our job is to raise vital income to support free hospice care and to ensure that it is available not only now but in the future.

This is a public facing role working in a fast-paced and creative environment; often juggling deadlines.  It demands the ability to prioritise workloads and to work both independently and as part of a team.  The successful candidate will work with volunteers, local corporates, schools and the wider community to steward supporters in their fundraising activity.  They will develop ongoing and new partnerships and engage in Hospice-led events and campaigns too.

No two days will be the same but the work will be varied, busy and hugely rewarding.  You will have the opportunity to make your mark and to develop new ideas and fundraising innovations.

Halton Haven Hospice is based in a leafy suburb of Runcorn with good road, rail and canal links.  Situated between Liverpool and Manchester with the iconic city of Chester as a neighbour it has a great deal to offer for individuals and families alike.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.  We recognise and encourage the valuable contribution that people from all backgrounds and experiences bring.  Therefore we offer the additional benefits of:

• Free parking
• Free health benefits scheme (after qualifying period)
• Discounted dining facility
• Training and continuing professional development
• Entitlement to Blue Light card
• The People’s Pension Scheme or continuation of NHS Pension (subject to criteria)
• Salary £22,000 PRO RATA

WHAG is a leading charity delivering quality support services to women, men and their families who are affected by domestic abuse and homeless vulnerable women across North West England. Improving the safety and life opportunities of our service users and supporting them in their recovery

Our people impact the lives of others and our business every day so we are committed to developing talent and growing ambition. We are looking for people who want to be the best they can in their role and who want to make a difference day in, day out.

WHAG is a leading charity delivering quality support services to women, men and their families who are affected by domestic abuse and homeless vulnerable women across North West England. Improving the safety and life opportunities of our service users and supporting them in their recovery

Our people impact on the lives of others and our business everyday so we are committed to developing talent and growing ambition. We are looking for people who want to be the best they can in their role and who want to make a difference day in, day out.