Are you looking for an exciting challenge with a charity on a pedalling revolution?
Cycling UK, the national cycling charity, is aiming to inspire a million more people onto their bikes and needs an enthusiastic and engaging Cycling Development Officer in both West Yorkshire and Liverpool to help us.
You’ll be responsible for delivering the Big Bike Revival and Community Cycle Club programmes across the area, working with community groups, managing key local relationships and robustly monitoring the impact of the programme. You will support a sustainable network and build capacity for cycling, with the development of volunteers and training of leaders a priority for success.
You will be a key local contact across the network of Community Cycle Clubs and stakeholders, enabling opportunities to cycle in an inclusive manner. This will work to increase levels of physical activity, encourage cycling as a mode of transport and present pathways to cycling as a sport.
These two posts 1 x West Yorkshire and 1 x Liverpool are on a 12 month fixed term contract with the potential to extend subject to funding.
Cycling UK’s vision is of a healthier, happier and cleaner world, because more people cycle.
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Events Fundraising Assistant - 37.5 hours per week
Type - Permanent
Based – The role is based at CCC-Wirral
The Clatterbridge Cancer Charity is growing and we have a number of fantastic opportunities to join our Fundraising Team!
THE CHARITY
As we open Liverpool's first cancer hospital in just a few months, we are in the most exciting phase of our history. With investment in our existing centres and the future of cancer care across Merseyside and Cheshire, we are the only charity dedicated to the incredible work of The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.
Our charity funds the latest treatments, vital research, technology and the best possible environment for around 30,000 patients each year at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre. As one of the largest cancer hospitals in the UK, we operate from 18 sites, including our Centres in Wirral & Aintree, our blood cancer Unit at the Royal, and our network of clinics across the region. We are excited to add our brand new cancer hospital in Liverpool City Centre to this network in May 2020.
In line with our future plans we have an incredible opportunity for an enthusiastic Events Fundraising Assistant to join our fundraising team. This role will not only be instrumental in raising the final £5m of our public appeal to transform cancer care for people across Merseyside and Cheshire, but is also key to the charity's future growth.
THE ROLE
Assisting the Events Fundraising Manager, this role is key to the success of the charity’s fundraising events – from countryside bike rides and coastal walks to adrenaline fuelled skydives and everything in between! You will assist in marketing the events, the recruitment of participants, and giving our supporters the tools they need to hit their fundraising goals to support the work we do.
This exciting role also includes getting involved in the logistics of our events – helping to make sure our events are safe, smooth running and most of all fun for our supporters! You could be developing a social media campaign one day, and handing out medals in a muddy field the next. It’s an exciting role and no two days are the same.
General overview:
- Provide proactive support in the planning, preparation and manual set up of fundraising events
- Support marketing activity to recruit participants for our events
- Identify case stories to inspire others to take part
- Attend third party events as and when required (some weekends)
- Recruitment and coordination of event volunteers
- Maintain event systems, including database management and filing
- Support on specific third party events as designated by the Events Fundraising Manager
- Communicate with fundraisers to encourage income generation and further participation
- Source gifts in kind and prizes from local companies
- Prepare information packs and marketing materials
- Attend events with and on behalf of the Events Fundraising Manager
- Encourage participation in organised fundraising activities and events
The ideal candidate will have a passion for events, marketing, the outdoors, and fundraising. You should be someone with a very hands-on approach, and are happy to do everything for the good of the event and the charity. You’ll thrive on making our events a success, raising money for people with cancer and supporting our participants on their journey.
If you are looking to develop a career in fundraising and/or events, this role is a fantastic opportunity to learn and gain experience in a fast-paced charity events environment.
THE TRUST
This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic and forward thinking Trust.
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s leading cancer centres, providing high quality care to the population of Merseyside and Cheshire and beyond.
We provide a comprehensive range of inpatient care, advanced radiotherapy, chemotherapy and other systemic anti-cancer therapies including gene therapies and immunotherapies for the treatment of solid tumours and blood cancers. We are also the only facility in the UK providing low-energy proton beam therapy to treat rare eye cancers.
We are currently embarking on an £162 million investment in facilities including a new cancer hospital in the heart of Liverpool due to open in 2020. Based on the same thriving research and healthcare campus as the University of Liverpool and Royal Liverpool University Hospital, the new hospital will ensure every patient receives truly outstanding care and can access the most advanced treatments and clinical trials for generations to come.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Mark Parkinson
Events Fundraising Manager
(no agencies please)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Challenge Events Fundraiser - 37.5 hours per week
Type - Permanent
Based – The role is based at CCC-Wirral
The Clatterbridge Cancer Charity is growing and we have a number of fantastic opportunities to join our Fundraising Team!
THE CHARITY
As we open Liverpool's first cancer hospital in just a few months, we are in the most exciting phase of our history. With investment in our existing centres and the future of cancer care across Merseyside and Cheshire, we are the only charity dedicated to the incredible work of The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.
Our charity funds the latest treatments, vital research, technology and the best possible environment for around 30,000 patients each year at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre. As one of the largest cancer hospitals in the UK, we operate from 18 sites, including our Centres in Wirral & Aintree, our blood cancer Unit at the Royal, and our network of clinics across the region. We are excited to add our brand new cancer hospital in Liverpool City Centre to this network in May 2020.
In line with our future plans we have an incredible opportunity for an incredible Challenge Events Fundraiser to join our fundraising team. This role will not only be instrumental in raising the final £5m of our public appeal to transform cancer care for people across Merseyside and Cheshire, but is also key to the charity's future growth.
THE ROLE
This newly created position is focal to connecting supporters of The Clatterbridge Cancer Charity with the challenge of their lifetime! The Challenge Events Fundraiser will promote challenge events such as runs, marathons, bike rides and skydives, and is key to inspiring, motivating and supporting people who are raising money for the charity through challenges.
This role also includes getting involved in the logistics and running of our own in-house events with the rest of the events team – helping to make sure they are safe, smooth running and most of all fun for our supporters!
This exciting role is perfect for a passionate person who loves a challenge, and whose enthusiasm for events is evident. You will spend a lot of your time communicating with fundraisers and getting the very best out of them; being on hand to give challenge event participants the tools that they need to hit their fundraising goals.
General Overview:
- Lead on third party fundraising events as directed by the Events Fundraising Manager
- Support marketing activity to recruit participants for our events
- Identify case stories to inspire others to take part
- Attend third party events – weekend work required
- Liaise with third-party event providers for event delivery
- To develop and maintain relationships with staff and supporters
- Prepare information packs and marketing materials
- To undertake a wide range of duties in relation to in-house event creation, marketing, set-up, and running under the guidance of the Events Fundraising Manager
- Coordinate with fundraisers to encourage income generation and further participation
- Attend events with and on behalf of the Events Fundraising Manager
The ideal candidate will have a real passion for events and should be able to show that to fundraisers. Ideally you will love a challenge, sport, and love to talk all things fundraising and events. You’ll enjoy building excellent relationships and managing the supporter journey which will start and end with you, with a fantastic challenge in the middle.
If you are looking to discover a career in fundraising and/or events, this is a fantastic opportunity in a fast-paced charity events environment.
THE TRUST
This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic and forward thinking Trust.
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s leading cancer centres, providing high quality care to the population of Merseyside and Cheshire and beyond.
We provide a comprehensive range of inpatient care, advanced radiotherapy, chemotherapy and other systemic anti-cancer therapies including gene therapies and immunotherapies for the treatment of solid tumours and blood cancers. We are also the only facility in the UK providing low-energy proton beam therapy to treat rare eye cancers.
We are currently embarking on an £162 million investment in facilities including a new cancer hospital in the heart of Liverpool due to open in 2020. Based on the same thriving research and healthcare campus as the University of Liverpool and Royal Liverpool University Hospital, the new hospital will ensure every patient receives truly outstanding care and can access the most advanced treatments and clinical trials for generations to come.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Mark Parkinson
Events Fundraising Manager
(no agencies please)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Temporary Data Manager, Knowsley - Immediate Start
Charity People are currently assisting a North West based charity with some interim cover. We are looking for a Data Manager on a temporary basis to cover a period of absence within the office.
We are looking for someone with a strong background in data management and compliance and a good team leader who understands how to motivate and get the best from people. Experience of data analysis and insight is essential and you will be fully up to date with GDPR and Data Protection legislation. We are ideally looking for someone with CRM (Donorflex would be amazing!) experience. Knowledge of the charity and gambling commission would be a massive bonus too.
Happy to consider candidates with transferable skills and the talent to quickly pick up the charity processes. Will look at both full time or part time options.
If this sounds like you and you can be available quickly, then please get in touch with a copy of your CV ASAP by email [email protected]
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
Back in 1990, Charity People started life with a grant from The Prince's Youth Business Trust and The London Enterprise Agency. Our aims we... Read more
- DESIGNATION Community Fundraising Manager
- HOURS 36 per week (some planned unsocial hours)
- SALARY NJC Scale 27 – 30 (£30,507 - £32,878) + 5% pension contribution
- LOCATION Registered Office, Warrington
- RESPONSIBLE TO Head of Fundraising
- ACCOUNTABLE FOR Community Fundraising Team all and Volunteer Fundraisers
- Purpose of Post
7.1 To develop, inspire, motivate and manage the Fundraising Team and providing day to day support to ensure that income from community fundraising is maximised and recorded accurately and stewarded appropriately.
7.2 To help develop more diverse sources of income in line with Papyrus strategic plan
8. Key Relationships
Fundraising Team, Head of Fundraising, Finance Officer, Data Manager, Office Manager, PAPYRUS Senior Management Team, Colleagues & Trustees
9. Main Duties and Responsibilities
9.1 Support the Head of Fundraising in implementing the fundraising strategy for PAPYRUS
9.2 Manage and support Fundraising team to ensure effective processes result in good stewardship of funds and donors.
9.3 Manage a proactive community fundraising events programme and individual giving programme
9.4 Support and work with the corporate fundraising function to increase our portfolio of corporate partnerships
9.5 Work closely with the Fundraising Team, Data Manager and Finance Officer to ensure that reporting and recording of data and donations is done timely, properly and in accordance with GDPR Regulations.
9.6 Build and grow good working relationship with PAPYRUS Regional Teams and their fundraising volunteers
9.7 Review current administrative procedures and procedures in line with recent growth
10. Other Duties and Responsibilities
10.1 Represent PAPYRUS at local, regional or national events & meetings as required to do so
10.2 Engage with identified stakeholders, sharing knowledge and details of PAPYRUS Campaigns when required.
10.3 Work collaboratively with other colleagues in pursuance of common goals and contribute to the maintenance and development of relevant policy and procedures.
10.4 Respect confidentiality as per PAPYRUS policy and manage data as per the Data Protection Act 2017
10.5 Contribute to the development of appropriate Safeguarding protocols understanding your duties and managing any matters relating to safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults within PAPYRUS policy and in line with the Children Act 2004.
10.6 Attend and contribute constructively to regular line management supervision and appraisal protocols.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. 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 Enhanced DBS Disclosure and/or completion of Vetting and Barring Scheme checks.
15. QUALIFICATIONS See Person Specification
Our Vision
Our vision is for a society which speaks openly about suicide and has the resources to help young people ... Read more
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Operations Executive
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time- 35 hours a week
Location: Lancashire, Merseyside, Tyne & Wear and Teaside, or Yorkshire & Humber
As a Operations Executive, you will work directly with young people, volunteers, and partners to deliver programmes and activities to support and encourage young people to live, learn and earn!
We are looking for individuals who engage in challenges with optimism and resilience. People who are adaptive, flexible, and ready to embrace change and innovation.
Ideally have experience in one of the below areas:
- Youth Work
- Health & Care Sector
- Employability / Self Employment Sector
- Managing Partner Organisations and Volunteers
You will be a natural and effective communicator, passionate about delivering excellent customer service and making the right decision for young people. Working as part of a team within a defined geographical area, you will work with clear objectives to ‘connect’, ‘progress’ and help ‘transform’ the lives of young people who need us most. You will be passionate about delivering excellent customer service and making the right decision for young people. You will thrive in both teamwork and autonomous settings.
Delivery teams help young people by:
- Ensuring young people who need us the most are recruited and engaged
- Supporting young people into successful employment outcomes
- Ensuring every young person ‘progressed’ has an action plan with an appropriate pathway of support
- Recruitment and management of trusted partners who refer to and/or deliver our services
- The recruitment and management of volunteers to support and deliver our services
To learn more about the role please visit our website
About The Prince’s Trust
We are a youth charity whose mission is to help young people transform their lives by developing the confidence and skills, to live, learn and earn. This year we will support more than 70,000 young people through a range of proven programmes, with three in four achieving a positive outcome!
We have a bold ambition to extend the reach and impact of our work and help one million more young people transform their lives over the next ten years. Our job is to inspire them, support them and release their potential, so that they can thrive and society can prosper. We will focus on innovation, to ensure we adapt and remain relevant in a rapidly changing world. We owe it to ourselves and the young people we serve, to do the best work of our lives and to help give them an increasing stake in our economy and society. They are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us.
The Prince’s Trust is committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the welfare of the children and young people we work with. Successful applicants to roles at The Prince’s Trust will be subject to criminal vetting checks, and where necessary for the role, a check at an enhanced level will be required.
To apply for this vacancy please complete the online application. To help you with the supporting statement section, you may want to visit our webiste to download a copy of the Prince’s Trust Behavioural Framework.
A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES
We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we'd like a helping hand. We'll be in touch if we need you.
Youth charity The Prince’s Trust helps disadvantaged young people to get their lives on track. It supports 11 to 30 year-olds who are une... Read more
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Mencap Liverpool & Sefton are looking for someone experienced in working alongside people who have a learning disability and managing a team
This is a great chance to develop those core skills as well as gaining more strategic and leadership responsibility over time.
Are you?
- A STRONG ENABLER & PROBLEM SOLVER: You will be the first point of contact for individuals in Sefton who may be lonely and socially isolated. It will be your role to establish trust and rapport. You’ll identify if the person would benefit from our involvement, or if they would be best served by a supported referral to a more appropriate agency. Your interaction will aim to give them the confidence to address the difficulties they may be facing and encourage them to try new things.
- TEAM FOCUSED LEADER:You will provide excellent line management to our member-facing staff team.
- RELATIONSHIP BUILDER & NETWORK GROWER: You will build relationships with a range of local public and voluntary sector agencies to ensure that people know who we are, what we do and how to refer people to us.
- PERSON CENTRED, motivated by SOCIAL JUSTICE & EQUALTY:You will work closely with your colleagues to ensure that our work is holistic, person-centred and constantly strengthened by the voice of our beneficiaries.
Mencap Liverpool & Sefton is a local charity for people who have a learning disability. Our members have little or no support from th... Read more
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Emergency Access Intensive Housing Manager
Salary: £ 24,368 + 15% enhancement for shift work (£28,023.20)
Status: substantive post
Hours: Approx. 42 hours per week on a rolling rota (working 12.5 hr shifts from approx. 7:00pm until 07:30am)
Holidays: 20 Days plus Bank Holidays (or a day in lieu for bank holidays worked) Life Insurance Gym Membership
Based at: Sites across Wigan and Leigh
Responsible to: Emergency Access Intensive Housing
Team Manager
Accountable to: Queen’s Hall Action on Poverty Trustees
Closing Date: 12 Noon 16th December 2019
Interview: 20th December 2019
SUMMARY
The Brick is a small charity with big aspirations for people in need within our community. We provide RELIEF, RESTORATION and REFORMATION by offering tailored support, hope, and opportunity to those looking to improve their quality of life. We now are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive and inspirational Emergency Access Intensive Housing Manager to join our team, a believer in the right to equal life chances with a passion to improve lives through collaboration and innovation.
JOB PURPOSE
You will support the delivery and growth of the emergency accommodation facilities in Wigan and Leigh and build trusting relationships with those using the provision and key partners. You will effectively and efficiently provide a safe and secure place to stay. An important element in keeping people safe is ensuring that the environment and its cleanliness is maintained. You will identify needs and will liaise with key partners and services who will provide the appropriate support using a person centred approach. You will recruit, train and support volunteers to assist in the Night Shelter delivery model. The overnight accommodation is part of a community hub model that will offer wrap around care and support to those homeless and most vulnerable in Wigan. Individuals who stay at the overnight accommodation will be offered an intensive support package by key partners, highlighting agreed actions for sustainable move on. As an overnight accommodation worker, your knowledge and understanding of those we look to house is critical in forming these holistic actions plans with support agencies. The intelligence you collect on shift will be an integral part of individual action plans used by agencies offering support.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This role in The Prince's Trust is known as Prince's Trust Executive
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 35 hours a week
Location: You will be based in our Liverpool hub but will have flexibility to travel across the region.
The Prince's Trust specialises in helping young people develop the confidence and skills to live,learn and earn, and has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic youth worker to join our dynamic team. This permanent position is well suited to an individual that is looking to gain hands-on experience in a thriving and supportive workplace and is as passionate as us about transforming the lives of young people.
Objectives:
You will work directly with young people, volunteers and partners to deliver programmes and activities to support and encourage 11-30 year olds. Working as part of a team within the Liverpool City region, you will work with clear objectives to 'connect','progress' and help 'transform' the lives of young people who need us most.
Responsibilities:
- Supporting young people to develop their confidence and skills.
- Supporting young people into positive outcomes including education, training and employment.
- Delivery of Prince's Trust programmes.
- Planning, organising and budgeting.
Requirements:
To support our delivery requirements across Liverpool City Region, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from individuals with some of the following:
- ESSENTIAL - This role is restricted to female applicants, as having regard to the nature and context of the work involved, there is an occupational requirement for someone of a specific gender for reasons of privacy and decency.
- To be able to engage in challenges with optimism and resilience.
- To be adaptive and flexible, ready to embrace change and innovation.
- Experienced in providing one-to-one support and delivering high quality learning and development sessions through a variety of mediums including adventurous activities.
- Natural and effective communicator, passionate about delivering excellent customer service and making the right decision for young people.
- Experience of facilitating skills development in at least one of the following settings; Education, Youth or Volunteering Sector - Enterprise/Self Employment or Employability Sector - Recruitment of young people onto programmes - Partnership management and networking
- A strong understanding of the challenges young people within The Trust's target groups face.
Perks of working at The Trust:
- 25 days annual leave entitlement rising by 1 day per year to 30 days, plus bank holidays
- Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
- Interest free season ticket loans
- A contribution of 5% of your salary by The Trust to the Trust Pension Scheme
- Flexible, family-friendly policies (maternity, adoption, paternity, shared parental leave)
- Opportunities to volunteer for and/or attend events e.g. music festivals, The Prince's Trust Awards, active events etc.
- In-house and external training opportunities available throughout the year
- You will be supporting young people to develop skills for life - confidence, communication, teamwork.
- You will be supporting young people to gain qualifications
- You will be supporting young people to set and achieve their goals
- You will be supporting young people to move into positive destinations - employment, education, diversionary activities or further development opportunities
- Work in a challenging, fast-paced but fun and supportive environment
- Working with a diverse team of people.
Download the job description for more information.
The Prince's Trust is committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the welfare of the children and young people we work with. Successful applicants to roles at The Prince's Trust will be subject to criminal vetting checks, and where necessary for the role, a check at an enhanced level will be required.
To apply for this vacancy please go to our website and complete the online application.To help you with the supporting statement section, you may want to download a copy of the Prince's Trust Behavioural Framework.
About The Prince's Trust youth charity
This year we will support more than 70,000 young people through a range of proven programmes, with three in four achieving a positive outcome.
We have a bold ambition to extend the reach and impact of our work and help one million more young people transform their lives over the next ten years.Our job is to inspire them, support them and release their potential, so that they can thrive and society can prosper.
We will focus on innovation, to ensure we adapt and remain relevant in a rapidly changing world.We owe it to ourselves and the young people we serve, to do the best work of our lives and to help give them an increasing stake in our economy and society. They are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us.
A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES
We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we'd like a helping hand. We'll be in touch if we need you.
Youth charity The Prince’s Trust helps disadvantaged young people to get their lives on track. It supports 11 to 30 year-olds who are une... Read more
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
- 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
Our vision is for a society which speaks openly about suicide and has the resources to help young people ... Read more
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Department: Witness Service - National
Interview date: 14th January 2020
Citizens Advice won a grant from the Ministry of Justice to run the Witness Service from April 2015. The Witness Service has nearly 300 staff and 3000 volunteers and offers free, independent, impartial and confidential support and information to 15,000 witnesses each month to give evidence in every criminal court in England and Wales. Citizens Advice provide free, independent and impartial advice and information to help people resolve their legal, money and other problems. In the past year we have helped over 2.5 million people solve over 6.2 million problems. Our national network delivers services from over 3,000 locations in England and Wales. In 2015 we won Charity Times Charity of the Year for our work. Now we want to do even more.
The team
The role you’re applying for is in the Operations directorate and in the Witness Service team.
The Citizens Advice Witness Service provides a vital service offering free and independent support for witnesses in every criminal court across England and Wales.
The role
We are committed to our dedicated volunteers and are looking for someone with an excellent understanding of the voluntary sector and experience in developing and recruiting volunteers.
The Team Leader (Volunteer Development) is responsible for volunteer development and engagement within a specific geographical area. This includes:
- Exploring opportunities to diversify the Witness Service volunteering base
- Developing volunteering opportunities within the Witness Service
- Undertaking effective recruitment activities within defined framework strategies
- Building effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external organisations on a local basis
The role will also support the Team Leaders (Court Services and Outreach) in ensuring resource meets the required service demand.
We are seeking candidates with the ability to develop and motivate volunteers and with experience of building effective relationships and creating partnerships with key organisations and other stakeholders to build on the volunteer base. The role also requires knowledge of recruitment and training procedures and will require occasional travel.
Citizens Advice values diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented throughout Citizens Advice. We are a member of the race equality campaign at Business in the Community, the Prince’s responsible business network and are committed to improving employment opportunities for ethnic minorities across the UK. We also welcome applications from, LGB and Trans and non-binary candidates.
We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in role profile.
Do you want to and take ownership of a well-known charity's regional finance function?
Would you want to lead a large team and manage financial performance by influencing key senior staff?
Does analysing and communicating long term financial strategy across the business sound appealing to you?
The Role
This is a pivotal position for this well-known large charity in order to deliver the financial goals and objectives across their region. The key responsibilities will be:
- Leading a team in order to deliver the charity's business plans and provide opportunities for development and growth for staff in the team
- Manage the full budgeting process including all business planning cycles and forecasting on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis
- Communicate financial advice across multiple areas of the organisation as a strong business partner in relation to financial targets and guide budget holders to help make better informed decisions
- Ensure business reporting is accurate, relevant and easy to understand for non-finance staff
- Work effectively with multiple managers across the charity to implement and deliver financial plans across both long and short terms.
The Candidate
- A fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA)
- Post qualified experience of managing a finance function, preferably in a large and complex organisation
- Experience of managing a full budgeting cycle
- An effective communicator with the ability to work effectively with senior managers from a finance and non-finance background
- A technically strong individual with the ability to use their initiative to drive processes forward
- Ideally have some experience of working in the not for profit sector
This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a finance function during an exciting period of change and growth. Please apply now as applications are being reviewed daily.
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Do you have an understanding of mental health issues or experience of working in mental health? Would you like to be part of an organisation that counts on the professionalism, insight, expertise and passion of its staff to inspire individual recovery for the people they work with? Then join us as a Casual Recovery Worker on an ‘as and when’ needed basis.
We are looking for a Casual Recovery Worker to join our team in Cheshire. A great listener, with a flexible approach and a flair for planning and prioritising a busy workload, you love motivating and engaging people in a range of developmental and rehabilitative activities. What’s more, you have a good understanding of mental health issues and how they affect people. You will also need good record keeping skills and be adept at data entry and willing to participate in a 24/7 rota that includes lone working, weekends, on call and sleep-ins across a variety of services.
We are looking for caring, consistent, flexible and creative individuals who work well under pressure and are keen to work in mental health. Good communication is essential, as is a good knowledge of mental health. You will receive a full induction, regular supervisions, as well as opportunities for personal and professional development by working across our range of services. You will also have access to learning and development opportunities.
The hourly rate for this post is £8.56 and there is the opportunity for a permanent position.
This is a rolling recruitment process, shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply.
So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits? Apply now via our website.
Richmond Fellowship is part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone.
City Hearts are currently recruiting for an Outreach Caseworker to work within the Anti-Trafficking Team of the organisation. This role will require the successful candidate to casework the Survivors of Modern Slavery in the National Referral Mechanism (NRM) and women with life-controlling issues in their rest and reflection period before moving on to support the Staff of City Hearts; to ensure all standards for City Hearts are upheld to a high standard.
City Hearts was founded in 2005 with a mandate to fully restore those with a history of vulnerability and exploitation. We began with a single home to help women with life controlling issues and shortly after welcomed our first survivor of Modern Slavery. Since then we have expanded dramatically across multiple regions and now provide accommodation and outreach support to hundreds of survivors of modern slavery every year, as well as continuing to house and support women with life-controlling issues.
The Role:
- Caseworking individual PVOHT (Potential Victims of Human Trafficking);
- Regular feedback and review meetings with Outreach Coordinator;
- Arranging and attending appointments for individual;
- Following up all the paperwork and details of VOHT in adherence to the terms of the contract; including on line reporting. Including, weekly reviews, daily logs and inductions.
- Shift flexibility to include some evenings and, weekends and sleeps on a rota basis at safehouse,
- 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 are met;
- Ensuring progression of VOHT through system;
- Liaising with organisations and individuals regarding PVOHT and CH in a professional manner –
- 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;
- Dealing with out of hour crisis in accordance with standby rota;
- 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;
- Promoting CH in adherence to the terms of the contract – this may include attending events on behalf of CH as a whole.
- Please note that there is an occupational requirement due to the nature of this role for the post holder to be female.
Any other duties that are commensurate with the role;
The Candidate:
- Ability to work in a team
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to liaise with other agencies in a professional manner
- Good communication skills
- Good organisational skills
- High level of emotional resilience
- Good IT skills and the ability to accurately record keep
- Ability to be flexible to needs of the service and clients
- Ability to manage time around shift work to enable adequate self-care and rest
Benefits:
30 Days Holiday (based on 40 hour working week)
Sleep shift pay supplement
Perkbox - local / national discount scheme + app
Training / Career Progression
Various courses - personal and professional development
On-going support
Group supervision regularly - share best practice
Closing date for the role is midnight on 4th January 2020.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a Head of Operations based in Liverpool or Manchester (with frequent travel to other locations).
If you are interested in applying for this post, please review the Job Description below and complete an application form on the Brook website.
Please note - this role requires the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
Brook are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Due to the high number of applications for this post, it will not be possible to respond to every application.
If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks, then you have not been shortlisted for this role. Thank you for your interest in working for Brook.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.