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We are looking for an experience drug and alcohol worker that is both dynamic and enthusiastic. You will need to be a self starter that uses initiative. We want you to bring your personality to our drop in and expertise to outreach and group work.

If shortlisted you will be invited to interview on 6/7/8th September. Interviews will be held at our offices in Kingston Upon Thames

Kingston Carers’ Network (KCN) is a registered charity, established in 1994, providing independent information, support and advocacy to people who provide unpaid care for someone living in the Royal Borough of Kingston-upon-Thames. 

We are seeking a Part-time Adult Carers’ Team Leader to line manage, support and guide a team of adult carers’ support workers. We are currently supporting over 4000 carers who are caring for a relative or friend with a disability, illness, mental health problem or substance addiction.

The successful candidate will have the ability to manage the day to day running of the team, including allocating referrals and managing caseloads and annual leave to ensure smooth running. Experience of leading a team and possession of excellent interpersonal skills is essential. 

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Adult Carers’ Team Leader

Salary: £22,614

Until March 31st, 2023 initially. Extension if funding acquired.

Hours of Work: 24 per week

(may involve occasional evening/weekend work)

Holiday Entitlement: 25 days per annum plus statutory holidays

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RELATIONSHIPS

Responsible to: Chief Executive

Deputy Chief Executive

Board of Trustees

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PROJECT AIMS

· To line manage, support and guide a team of adult carer support workers.

· To arrange regular supervision with team members, providing technical, practical support.

· To support the health and wellbeing of staff members.

· To provide advice to carers on a wide range of issues including community care, housing, welfare benefits, carers’ rights, employment, education and disability issues.

· To advocate for carers to access the support they need.

· To work with colleagues to identify the need for other support to carers and their families.

· To raise awareness of carers’ issues and needs with other organisations in the borough.

· To support carers to access relief/respite breaks available and inform carers about direct payments, personalised budgets and other relief schemes.

· To carry out ‘trusted’ Carers’ assessments to assess carers’ needs and to develop support plans to meet those needs.

· To work as part of a team to ensure that the vision and aims of KCN are promoted.

PROJECT OBJECTIVES

· To manage the day to day running of the team, including allocating referrals and managing caseloads and annual leave to ensure smooth running

· To ensure the team feel fully supported and access relevant training.

· To be resilient and professional when facing challenging situations.

· To provide thorough induction to new team members.

· Interview carers using sensitive listening and questioning skills in order to allow them to explain their problem(s) and empower them to set their own priorities.

· To give advice and assistance to carers and their families on welfare benefits and other carer-related issues.

· To deliver advice from the office or outside of the office as appropriate.

· To complete Carers’ Assessments.

· Use the local authority’s Information database to record outcomes of Carers’ Assessments.

· Use the reference materials to find, interpret and communicate the relevant information.

· Research and explore options and implications so that clients can make informed decisions.

· Act for the client where necessary by calculating, negotiating, drafting claims or writing letters and telephoning.

· To advise on any other matters relevant to carers that may be required.

· Negotiate with third parties such as statutory and non-statutory bodies as appropriate.

· Refer internally or to other specialist agencies as appropriate.

· Ensure that all work conforms to the organisation’s requirements and other funding requirements, as appropriate.

· Assist with campaigning work by providing information about clients' circumstances through the appropriate channel.

· Keep up to date with legislation, policies and procedures and undertake appropriate training.

· Read relevant publications.

· Attend relevant internal and external meetings as necessary.

· Prepare for and attend supervision sessions/team meetings/staff meetings as appropriate.

· Use IT for statistical recording of information relating to campaigning and funding requirements, record keeping and document production.

· Ensure that all work conforms to the organisation's systems and procedures.

· Provide statistical information on the number of clients and nature of cases.

· Carry out any other tasks that may be within the scope of the post to ensure the effective delivery and development of the service.

· Demonstrate commitment to the aims and policies of KCN.

· Abide by health and safety guidelines and share responsibility for own safety and that of colleagues.

· To act as a mediator for carers when appropriate.

· To take part in the provision of training courses and information sessions for professionals and carers run by KCN.

· To contribute to the KCN Newsletter, and to publicity for displays and local Carers’ Week activities.

· To undertake any other duties as may be requested from time to time for the smooth running of the organisation.

KINGSTON CARERS’ NETWORK

Registered Charity No: 1151456

PERSON SPECIFICATION – Adult Carers’ Team Leader

Essential

· Excellent interpersonal skills and experience of leading a team

· Ability to resolve conflict with a positive, structured approach

· Ability to give and receive feedback objectively, sensitively and constructively.

· Ability to be resilient when dealing with emotionally stressful situations.

· Ability to manage challenging situations professionally

· Ability to monitor and maintain required standards.

· Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing at all levels.

· Good time management skills and an ability to prioritise workload.

· Commitment to maintaining relationships based on trust and confidentiality.

· Ability to interview clients using sensitive listening and questioning skills to get to the root of the issues and empower carers, whilst maintaining structure and control of meetings.

· Good numeracy and literacy skills.

· Commitment to work within the aims, principles and policies of the organisation.

· Ability to use IT systems and packages, and electronic resources in the provision of advice, record keeping and document production- this post is self-servicing.

· Commitment to continuous professional development, including a willingness to develop knowledge and skills in advice topics.

· Ability to research, analyse and interpret complex information.

· Ability and willingness to work flexible hours.

· An understanding of the role of carers and some of the issues that may affect them.

· Understanding of equal opportunities and diversity.

Desirable

· Experience of supporting carers on a range of issues, including carers’ rights, community care and respite care.

· Experience of benefits advice work, across the full range of welfare benefits.

· A knowledge of welfare benefits

· Ability to manage varied and complex caseload and to monitor outcomes

· Experience of support and advocacy work with carers

· Experience of achieving targets and using monitoring systems

· Use of car.

· Knowledge of legislation relating to carers.

· Experience of working with carers and/or carers’ groups.

· Ability to design and produce appropriate information and publicity materials.

Post of Adult carers’ team leader

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

The basic terms and conditions of service are set out below. A full description of all terms and conditions will be issued as part of the employment contract.

Salary: £33,921 (pro rata)

Hours: 24 hours per week. Staff are expected to work flexible hours with occasional weekend / evening work.

Holiday

Entitlement: 25 days per year + public holidays

Travel

Expenses: Kingston Carers’ Network reimburses travel expenses on public transport incurred in the performance of official duties, or offers a mileage allowance for staff members using their own cars.

Contract: This post is initially funded for 12 months.

Please note that this role is subject to a basic DBS Check

JOB PURPOSE

• To support the Head of Advice, Advocacy and Integration to develop, deliver and sustain trusted independent advice services to AQS standard.
• To supervise and support a team of advisors and volunteers across three East London boroughs to maintain excellent case records and guarantee quality of advice.
• Provide information and advice to Adults and their carers and their carers to maximise their income,  promote their wellbeing  and independence.
• To support the development and implementation of an advice service that is accessible remotely, face to face, in multiple settings and use technology to reach as many local people as possible.
• Support integration of services, partnership development and multi-disciplinary working in our communities.

KEY TASKS

Supervisory Duties

• To complete file reviews and case checking procedures in line with the current Quality Standards.
• To conduct supervision and appraisal of the information and advice team.
• Supervise the work load of the advice team, allocating cases, monitoring case progress to ensure timely completion of referrals.
• Represent AUKEL at network and partnership meetings ensuring that AUKEL Information and Advice service is at the forefront of service delivery in the borough.
• Conducting and recording regular team meetings.

Provision of Advice

• To carry out benefit checks, benefit applications and form filling services to older people and their carers.
• Escalate cases, raise complaints and challenge decisions made about our clients which are unlawful or erroneous. 
• Provide accurate and up to date advice on housing, Community Care and Consumer Rights.

Reporting and monitoring

• Supervise and Monitor our client database to ensure the information we hold is accurate and up to date.
• Support the Head of Advice, Advocacy and Integration to compile and submit regular evaluation and monitoring reports to our funders making sure relevant information is available and accurate.
• Generate outcomes data and gather customer satisfaction surveys.

General

• To undertake any other duties within the competence of the post holder under the direction of the Head of Advice, Advocacy and Integration as may be required from time to time for the smooth running of Age UK East London.
• Represent AUKEL at network and partnership meetings ensuring that AUKEL Information and Advice service is at the forefront of service delivery in the borough.
• Promote the Information and advice Service and develop communication
• Attend regular Team Meetings and Supervision to ensure personal development and the continuous improvement of the Information and Advice Service.
• To undertake all duties in line with Age UK East London policies and procedures (e.g. Health & Safety, Complaints, Confidentiality, Equal Opportunities).

FUNCTIONAL LINKS

• The post holder will be line managed by the Head of Advice, Advocacy and Integration
• Supervisory responsibility for 4 advisors and sundry volunteers
• Close working with GP’s, Outreach Venues, Hospital Ward Staff, Local Authorities and other AUKEL Services
• Close working with the Advice Provider Networks in East London

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Experience

• Minimum of 18 months supervisory experience in a Quality Mark holding advice service;
• Experience of providing advice services that support carers and older people enabling their independence by providing up to date knowledge of services available to them;
• Demonstrable experience in negotiating Welfare Benefit changes and duties to carers in accordance relevant legislation;
• Holds NVQ Level 4 Advice & Guidance, or equivalent, qualification;
• Experience of people management.

Knowledge and understanding

• Knowledge of Issues that affect adults, older adults and their carers;
• Understanding of confidentiality policy and practice;
• Understanding of equality and diversity in practice;
• Understanding and commitment to empowering service users;
• Understanding of relevant legislation, areas of law, tribunal system and local authority acts;
• Knowledge of wider Adult Social care sector, integrated commissioning and NHS 10 Year Plan.

Skills/Attributes

• Commitment to working creatively within a team;
• An open minded and questioning approach;
• Excellent communication, numeracy and literacy skills;
• Good planning and organisational skills;
• Demonstrable leadership qualities;.

Additional requirements

• This post requires IT skills in Windows and ability to use Microsoft word and excel;
• This post may require occasional evening and weekend work. 
• As Age UK East London works with children and vulnerable adults the post holder will be required to have a satisfactory enhanced DBS certificate. A criminal record will not necessarily, but may be, a bar to obtaining a position with the organisation.

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We are looking for a supportive and motivating Progression Coach to join our established and respected Step Up project at Volunteer Centre Hackney and help people with mental health issues and other support needs progress towards their goals. These can include volunteering, training or paid employment. 

Step Up has been running successfully in Hackney since 2015 and works in partnership with statutory and voluntary mental health services.

Through workshops, training and individual support, people are supported to gain confidence, vocational skills and resilience with a reduction in social isolation. We conduct careful assessments of each person’s needs and interests, to create pesonalised journey plans that include interesting and relevant volunteering placements. 

We are seeking a candidate who has a real understanding of the barriers faced by people who have extensive mental health support needs, and by people who may have never worked in a paid role, to progress towards life goals. You must be very well practiced in delivering support to people with complex needs, be motivating and encouraging and able to work with partner organisations to ensure that people are placed into a safe and supportive environment.

Benefits of the role:
You will join a supportive environment with strong values of enabling people to progress in their lives. We offer flexible working, a generous annual leave allowance, monthly group therapeutic supervision and the opportunity to receive ongoing mentoring and training as you need. At VCH, all staff work closely together to tackle challenges. You will receive ongoing support and be given flexibility and creativity to develop your own working style, with the support of your manager and colleagues.

The Marylebone Centre is part of the wider Marylebone Project, providing a 24-hour drop-in service for women who are sleeping rough or are vulnerably housed. These services include the clothing store, laundry facilities, the rough sleeper’s advice sessions, health related support, showers and food bank as well as activities. Each year the Marylebone Centre sees an average of 7,000 visits, many from women for the first time, and it continues to have a high number of rough sleeping women access the services provided on a regular basis.

The Marylebone Centre also oversees our in-house meaningful activities programme which is available for all users of the Marylebone Project; rough sleeping and residential.
The meaningful activities programme is delivered within an Education, Employment and Training framework of four areas of; health and wellbeing; learning and development; employment and training; and creativity. Within these four themes there are in excess of 45 courses/sessions/workshops, providing something for everyone, no matter where they are on their journey within our services.

Along with our contracted staff team, we have had a growing number of volunteers working with us to help us in delivering our activity programme. These volunteers are part of the much wider partnership that the Marylebone Project has with local corporates and churches.

The successful applicant will be joining us at an exciting time of transformation and growth – so if you are looking for a role within which you will have the opportunity to develop and implement innovative and creative ways of working- this job is for you.

Joining a dynamic, forward thinking and fast paced Project, with women at the heart of all we do, you will need to be dedicated, passionate and committed to delivering outstanding service. You will become part of the management team of the Project, contributing to our widest goals.

Within this role that oversees both our rough sleeper services and meaningful activity programme, you will have the opportunity to influence and shape the work that we do within a Psychologically Informed Environment.

Salary

£32,742 per annum

Hours

Average of 40 hours per week (full-time). The role is on a balanced rota of day, late, night and weekend shifts.

Pension

Church Army is an auto enrolment employer. If you are eligible for pension contributions, you will be enrolled in to a qualifying scheme and minimum pension contributions will be made by the employer.

Annual Leave

33 days per year, inclusive of public bank holidays. As the Project operates a 24/7 service, bank holiday cover may be required.

Contract

Open-Ended, Full-Time

DBS

An enhanced DBS check required and compliance with Church Army’s safeguarding policies. Safeguarding training will be required.

Occupational Requirement

Due to the responsibilities of the role, there is an occupational requirement under the Equality Act 2010 that the post holder is female.

Physical requirement: The Marylebone Project is based over two sites, 100m apart, and the job regularly involves walking throughout and between both sites. The Bradbury House site is a list building, over five floors, with stair access only. The postholder must be able to access all areas of the Project and may be required to do so quickly in the event of an emergency. There is also a requirement to travel across London for work related purposes. The ability to undertake these physical aspects of the role and to carry smaller items are required as essential.

Closing date for applications:Friday 19th August 2022 at 9am.

Interviews date: Week Commencing 29th August 2022

For more information on the role, please see the Job Description.

To apply, please download a Marylebone Project Application Form and complete the for this post, or aternatively visit our website. Please note that CVs will not be accepcted.

Background

Tower Hamlets Connect is a new flagship service, which provides people living in Tower Hamlets with free, independent and high-quality information, advice and advocacy on matters relating to health, social welfare, and social care.

Age UK East London is working in partnership with Tower Hamlets council to lead consortium of local voluntary sector organisations to provide:

1. The Tower Hamlets Connect Portal – a public-facing, web-based resource with up to date information about local services, events, citizen rights and benefits;
2. The Tower Hamlets Connect Helpline is a team of Advisors and First Response Officers providing telephone and email support Monday to Friday, 9 -5; and
3. Outreach advice and advocacy support in community hubs and GP surgeries.

In order to ensure maximum accessibility for residents, we also co-ordinate digital inclusion support, stakeholder involvement in service co-production and customer satisfaction reviews.

The Helpline Team Leader is a new post which has been created following a review of the Helpline to strengthen integration between health, social care and community-based services, ensuring residents are provided with the right help as quickly as possible

Job purpose

• Lead an effective, efficient and safe helpline for the residents of Tower Hamlets.
• Day-to-day management and leadership of a team of 4 Helpline Advisors and 3 First Response Officers.
• Be the key day-to-day contact for Tower Hamlets Connect Helpline, liaising effectively with community health and adult social services to ensure well-integrated and safe working practises and efficient and appropriate referral pathways.
• Monitor, develop and review the Tower Hamlets Connect Helpline service, ensuring quality and continuous improvement.

Main tasks

• Support and supervise the Helpline team, ensuring strong team culture and ongoing professional development.
• To oversee and co-ordinate the Helpline rota to provide sufficient cover day-to-day and during annual leave periods.
• To maintain excellent working relationships with professionals across adult social care, health and community providers to develop and deliver appropriate and proportionate skills and knowledge exchange to build and support strong integrated working practises and referral pathways.
• Act as safeguarding lead for the Helpline Team, advising colleagues and liaising with adult social services when required.
• Ensure that all information resources are appropriate, up to date and fit for purpose.
• Conduct routine quality checks on call handling, data entry and case recording across all systems and feed this into supervision and training plans.
• Gather and collate key data sets for service improvement and reporting purposes.
• Represent Tower Hamlets Connect at appropriate meetings, events and consultations as requested.
• To undertake any other duties within the competence of the post holder as may be required from time to time for the smooth running of Age UK East London.
• To undertake all duties in line with Age UK East London policies and procedures (e.g. Health & Safety, Complaints, Confidentiality, Equal Opportunities).

Person specification

Experience

• Support and supervise the Helpline team, ensuring strong team culture and ongoing professional development.
• To oversee and co-ordinate the Helpline rota to provide sufficient cover day-to-day and during annual leave periods.
• To maintain excellent working relationships with professionals across adult social care, health and community providers to develop and deliver appropriate and proportionate skills and knowledge exchange to build and support strong integrated working practises and referral pathways.
• Act as safeguarding lead for the Helpline Team, advising colleagues and liaising with adult social services when required.
• Ensure that all information resources are appropriate, up to date and fit for purpose.
• Conduct routine quality checks on call handling, data entry and case recording across all systems and feed this into supervision and training plans.
• Gather and collate key data sets for service improvement and reporting purposes.
• Represent Tower Hamlets Connect at appropriate meetings, events and consultations as requested.
• To undertake any other duties within the competence of the post holder as may be required from time to time for the smooth running of Age UK East London.
• To undertake all duties in line with Age UK East London policies and procedures (e.g. Health & Safety, Complaints, Confidentiality, Equal Opportunities).

Knowledge and Understanding

• Excellent understanding of key legislation i.e. Care Act, Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act
• Excellent knowledge of both the statutory role and preventative approaches to the safeguarding of vulnerable adults.
• Knowledge of services available to residents and their carers in Tower Hamlets (e.g. through health service, social services, voluntary sector) and the issues affecting them.
• Knowledge of Information Access Standards.
• Understanding of confidentiality policy and practice.
• Understanding of equality and diversity in practice.
• Understanding and commitment to empowering service users and person-centred practices.

Skills/ Attributes

• Excellent IT skills and ability to problem solve across multiple systems.
• Professional and courteous manner
• An open minded and challenging approach to work with the ability to work on own initiative
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to tailor to diverse audiences
• Good planning and organisational skills 
• Flexible, committed and conscientious

Additional requirements

This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Checks.

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In this role you will help churches to identify and sell redundant land and buildings to housing associations. This increases the supply of affordable homes in Wales, helping to alleviate homelessness.

Who are we ?

Housing Justice Cymru is the Welsh arm of Housing Justice. A national charity which mobilises church and community groups to take action to address homelessness and housing need, serving some of the most vulnerable people in our communities. Our vision is of a society where everyone has access to a home that truly meets their needs. Today, the work we do is needed more than ever and you could help us do even more.

You’ll be joining us at an exciting time. We’re in a period of delivering more imaginative and innovative projects than ever before and we need a highly motivated person with the ability to deliver projects, who is passionate about ending homelessness, and enjoys bringing together organisations to make a difference.

Could that be you? Are you the candidate we’re looking for?

As the project lead for the Faith in Affordable Housing Project in Wales, you will work closely with churches to help repurpose church land and properties for new, genuinely affordable and decent homes. You will be full of ideas on how to make a difference in bringing forward projects and be willing to work with organisations of all faiths and none, to realise the project ambitions.

Since the launch of the first phase of the FiAH project in 2016, over 100 new affordable homes have been developed on church land in Wales and that there is a pipeline of a further 100 homes on sites either acquired, awaiting construction or under construction. Furthermore, there are an excess of 250 dwellings at the feasibility and detailed design stage.

It is recognised that each year an increasing number of the 6000 places of worship in Wales are closing due to declining and ageing congregations. Many churches are seeking to reconfigure and modernise their existing facilities to provide sustainable places of worship but also flexible, multi-purpose buildings for wider community activity.

The role is a home based role, in Wales, with some travel locally and across the country. The role is full time (35 hours per week). We offer a wide range of benefits including 29 days of annual leave, flexible working to fit in with individual's needs, well-being support and pension.

Oasis Southampton City Farm is a community focused registered charity working in Southampton. We provide a range of supported activities for vulnerable communities, children and adult learners with disabilities - with animal care; crafting sessions; woodwork; cooking; gardening; woodwork and farm life sessions.

We are looking for an experienced Administrator who can support the Farm and Business Manager and the wider team in:

• financial management systems of the farm (e.g. co-ordinating the petty cash system)
• the administration of farm projects, services, and activities
• leading on and updating websites, building signage, leaflets, and social media sites
• providing all the administration support to volunteer recruitment
• championing the in-house Impact Tracker and providing training and support to staff
• assisting with animal care duties and managing the animal adoption programme

The successful applicant will need to demonstrate

• relevant qualifications and experience
• excellent maths and oral/written communication skills.
• the ability to manage a range of different responsibilities in a busy environment.
• IT literacy, use of MS Office and Excel.
• punctuality, reliability, and honesty.
• ability to always evidence the Oasis ethos and values.

This is a unique opportunity for a self-reliant and results-focused individual, who is looking to make a difference in this complex and high-profile field of work.  In return we offer:

• flexible working practices which encourage innovation and fresh ideas.
• a supportive network and friendly team in a motivating working environment.
• a non-contributory defined benefit pension scheme with 7% employer contributions.
• 25 days annual leave (plus BH), rising to 30 days after 2 years of service (pro rata).

If you are interested, please click "Apply" on this page or go to the Oasis UK charity website. When sending in your CV and Supporting Statement please address these questions:

1. Expand on your CV to explain how your skills and experience meets the Job Description.  Give specific examples.
2. How do you see the Oasis ethos and 9 Habits being displayed in this role?

Interviews will be held on a rolling basis until the right candidate is found.  We expect a high volume of applicants, so to be considered please send in your CV and Covering Letter early.

Applicants must be able to prove their right to work in the UK. Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.

Based at Oasis Southampton City Farm, Green Lane, Southampton SO16 9FQSouthampton

Part-time (16 hours per week), Permanent Contract

£8,521 - £9,285 per annum (£21,303 – 23,212 FTE p.a.)

Tamar Volunteer & Database Administrator

Exciting short-term opportunity! We have funding for a post and are looking for someone to join our Tamar staff team and help us get to the next level administratively. Someone who has the passion and skills to make an impact on the administrative side of our work. Could this be you?

6 month fixed term contract. 4 days per week (flexible hours including evenings & occasional weekends). Salary £23,324-£24,752 (depending on experience) +£3,940 London weighting, pro rata

If you are interested, please visit our All Souls Serve the City website for the job description and application details.

• Application closure: 5pm, 26th August

• Interviews: w/c 5th September

• Start date: As soon as available

All Souls Serve the City is not able to sponsor visas.

There is an occupational requirement that the job-holder is a Christian and is a female under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010. 

Safeguarding: conditional offers will be made pending the successful completion of a DBS check which will be processed by All Souls 

We are aware that those from ethnic minority groups (BAME) are currently under-represented on our staff team so we particularly encourage applications from these groups. Appointment will of course be based on merit alone.

RedbridgeCVS is the local umbrella body for the voluntary and community sector (VCS) in Redbridge. We are a small, friendly team based in central Ilford - just 20 minutes by train from Liverpool Street station. Every year we support over 350 voluntary and community groups, helping them to flourish and make a difference in their communities.

We are looking for a dynamic and strategic leader to join the team as our Head of Community Development. This is a varied and exciting role which will involve leading and developing our work with and for the local VCS, including:

- Practical and developmental support

- Voice, advocacy and influencing

- Building partnerships and supporting collaboration

- Nurturing an environment in which volunteering can thrive

You will lead across the programme to ensure synergy, leading to greater impact and stronger support for the local sector. The ideal candidate will be an ambitious leader with the drive to develop and build our work to meet the needs and aspirations of our members and the communities they serve.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!

The closing date for applications is midnight on Thursday 25th August 2022. Interviews are expected to take place on Wednesday 31st August.

Please note that the role will be based at RedbridgeCVS, 103 Cranbrook Road, Ilford, Essex IG1 4PU; however, consideration can be given to a hybrid working pattern to enable working from home. Any hybrid working arrangement will be subject to a trial period and will be reviewed during the probation period.

At RedbridgeCVS, we recognise that our team is our greatest asset. We aim to create a culture where everyone feels valued, supported and fulfilled. We offer the following benefits to all our team members:

• A supportive learning culture and opportunities to develop in your role
• 28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
• A range of workplace wellbeing initiatives
• Flexible working opportunities
• Employer pension contribution
• Season ticket and cycle to work scheme

Could you be our new Service Manager?

Who we’re looking for

Are you dynamic and resourceful? Are you motivated by helping people to help themselves? Can you enthuse a volunteer team to support people experiencing complex and emotionally demanding issues? We’re seeking a Service Manager to set up and develop our client-facing service at Nottingham Trent University.

You will be an excellent communicator, as well as a practical, well organised and hardworking individual, preferably with experience in the voluntary sector or equivalent transferable experience.

Reporting to the Regional Service Manager (North), you will be responsible for recruiting, training and supporting volunteers, facilitating day-to-day operations, building and sustaining relationships with key contacts in the University and the local court and contributing to a fundraising target. 

Could you be our new Service Manager?

Who we’re looking for

Are you dynamic and resourceful? Are you motivated by helping people to help themselves? Can you enthuse a volunteer team to support people experiencing complex and emotionally demanding issues? We’re seeking a Service Manager to maintain and develop our client-facing service at Cardiff Civil and Family Justice Centre.

You will be an excellent communicator, as well as a practical, well organised and hardworking individual, preferably with experience in the voluntary sector or equivalent transferable experience.

Reporting to the Regional Service Manager (South), you will be responsible for recruiting, training and supporting volunteers to deliver a service to Litigants in Person, facilitating day-to-day operations, building and sustaining relationships with key contacts in the University and the local court and contributing to a fundraising target. 

Canaan Project is a charity motivated by an evangelical Christian ethos and values with a mission to work collaboratively with marginalized, 11-19 year old girls and young women in Tower Hamlets to see them flourish, have broadened horizons and raised aspirations. We do this by providing experiences and opportunities through innovative approaches to youth work within schools and in the community.

Our vision is to see young women become;

Comfortable in their skin – young women who know and are secure in their inherent worth and unique identity, and who care for themselves holistically

Comfortable in their communities – young women who know the value of others and who are able to build and maintain healthy relationships

Comfortable in the wider world – young women who have broad horizons, have hope and aspirations for their future and use their resources, opportunities and influence to bring about good for themselves and others

The Senior Young Women’s Worker is, in conjunction with the Project Manager, responsible for all Canaan Project operations and activities with an emphasis on delivery of youth provision. This includes contributing to the strategic development and planning of Canaan Project, having overall responsibility for the safe and effective delivery of services, and ensuring that all work undertaken is participative and actively challenges exclusion and encourages young women’s aspirations. 

To apply please complete and submit an application- please note that CVs will not be considered. 

Please note this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and is open to female applicants only (this role is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9 part 1, paragraph 1). Applicants should be sympathetic to the foundational Christian values and ethos of Canaan Project. We particularly welcome candidates from BAMER communities. 

Who we are

Part business, part charity, part membership body – students’ unions are seriously fun places to work. They are organisations in their own right. Professionally run, but different. Professional teams support elected student leaders to make change, improve lives and fulfill potential; we help make it happen.

Founded in 1897, LSE Students' Union is one of the oldest Students' Unions in the UK and is the representative and campaigning body for students at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).  Like other Students' Unions, it also funds and facilitates student activities on campus, including societies, sports clubs through the Athletics Union (AU), the Media Group and Raising and Giving (RAG) charitable fundraising initiatives. 

About the job 

Do you want to help students to get the most out of their education? Are you passionate about ensuring that students have an equitable experience and are treated as partners in their education?

We’re looking for an organised and passionate individual to join our Representation Team. You’ll be working to support student academic representatives and coordinate the academic representation process at the LSE. We have hundreds of dedicated student academic representatives who want to improve student education at the LSE – you’ll work to register reps from every department across the School, and then devise and deliver training for them. Once the reps are in place, you’ll organise events where they can meet one another, and provide opportunities and advice as the year goes on.

The successful candidate will also be responsible for organising and servicing the Consultative Forum meetings of the School, building relationships with key stakeholders across the university, and coordinating our annual Teaching Awards!

Who are we looking for?

Academic representation is crucial to ensuring that students feel supported and listened to. We’re looking for an individual who is passionate about amplifying the voice of LSE students and ensuring that students are at the heart of everything that the School does.

The post-holder will have excellent organisation skills, and will be able to work collaboratively with colleagues across both the Students’ Union and the School in order to facilitate the academic representation system. We’re looking for someone who can both plan and deliver engaging training to students, and is able to support and motivate student volunteers. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, alongside the ability to work to multiple deadlines and work under their own initiative. They’ll also have strong administrative and analytical skills, and be able to successfully plan and deliver events.

We welcome applications from individuals who have previously been Sabbatical Officers at other Students’ Unions, although this is by no means a pre-requisite for the role!

We also particularly welcome applicants from individuals who are marginalised on the basis of their race or ethnicity, and from individuals who define as disabled or neurodivergent.

Why apply?

Because you’re excited by the challenge! The exact opposite of corporate, we’re progressive, daring and creative individuals working to make a difference in unconventional workplaces.

Benefits and Perks

In return for your passion and experience we offer:

• 25 days holidays per year
• Additional closure periods at Christmas and Easter
• Free LSE Students’ Union gym membership, advice from dedicated professionals, with a wide range of activities including yoga classes, dance classes, pilates classes
• Cycle to Work scheme enabling significant savings on bicycle purchase
• Access to LSE & UAL staff training courses
• Ability to purchase TOTUM (NUS) card giving wide range of discounts
• Flexibility for work-life balance
• Interest free Travel loan
• 10% cafe discount
• Free eye exams
• Employee Assistance Program - external consultants providing advice and counseling on a broad range of issues