Building Better Opportunities:

Opportunity and Change 

Job Title: Senior Administration Officer

Location: Nottingham

Salary: FRWK05  £18,661 – £20,385

Status & Hours: Full-time/ 37 hours

Closing Date:  3rd May 2021

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Administration Officer to work as part of the Opportunity and Change Project which is part of a national programme called Building Better Opportunities funded by the European Social Fund and The National Lottery Community Fund (TNLCF). The post holder will be responsible for the administration to the project team to ensure the service operates smoothly and effectively.

The successful candidate will:

• Provide all aspects of administration to the project team
• Collate and prepare reports as required by management which involves supporting quarterly submissions to TNLCF
• Provide support to the partnership across D2N2 with the validation process
• Collect data and populate a range of reports for monitoring purposes
• Provide marketing and social media support to the project team in developing and managing the external and internal marketing plans, publications, activities and communications for the project.
• Maintain stock of up-to-date project documentation and distribute to Delivery Partners on request
• Provide administration support to the project team which includes updating records, internal logs and filing system.
• Accurately process data to ensure that auditable evidence is in place for any funding claims in line with the requirements of the funding body.
• Possess good interpersonal, verbal and written skills (including diplomacy and tact) in order to liaise effectively with the delivery partners
• Take accurate minutes of meetings as required
• Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

97% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application

CVs will not be accepted

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

RECEPTIONIST, WELLBEING HUB NOTTINGHAM, PERMANENT, FRWK02 £17,189 – £17,967 (PRO-RATA: £13,937 - £14,567), 30 HPW WITH FLEXIBLE WORKING TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE

Are you happy working in a fast-moving environment, relating to people with a wide range of concerns, treating them with respect and compassion, and helping them to get the support they need to make the best of their lives?

Framework is looking for a receptionist for the Nottingham Wellbeing Hub, you will work as part of a team providing first-line contact for everyone visiting the Hub. If you have good administrative skills, and the ability to stay calm under pressure, then we would like to hear from you.

The main functions of this role will be;

• To greet all visitors to the Wellbeing Hub and deal with enquiries quickly and efficiently

• To comply with GDPR, confidentiality and Information Security Management (ISO 27001) requirements at all times

• Processing incoming and outgoing mail and stationery orders for all departments

• Undertaking administrative work as required

• Assisting in the monitoring of staff and visitors in the building

• Opening and closing public access to the building in accordance with procedures and management instructions

• Inputting patient data as required and administration relating to patients

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

97% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

Overall Purpose 

Responsible for the coordination and delivery of the Volunteer and Intern program within Baca, an essential component of the young people service, delivered as part of the Rebuild team. This work is essential in enabling us to deliver our therapeutic support for all areas of a young person’s life.

Duties & Responsibilities 

• Be an active member of the Management Team at Baca, to ensure the delivery of day to day young people services, in line with Baca’s Vision, Mission, Values and Strategic Goals.
• Work in partnership with all young people services, to ensure young people achieve outcomes in line with our Theory of Change and be a proactive participant of weekly Rebuild Team meetings.
• Responsible for the recruitment, training and induction of Volunteers needed to enable young people to achieve outcomes in line with our Theory of Change.
• Responsible for the recruitment, training, induction, support and supervision of Residential Volunteers some of whom may also be Interns.
• Recruit train, induct, support and develop Interns necessary for the delivery of overall strategic objectives.
• Recruit, coordinate and maintain a bank of Residential Cover Volunteers necessary for providing overnight cover in houses when residential staff and Volunteers are away.
• Coordinate and match Volunteers with young people to deliver activities in line with young people’s needs, interests and areas of development.
• Ensure effective feedback after activities by Volunteers to the Volunteer Coordinator and the appropriate members of the Rebuild Team involved in the support of the young person.
• Oversee the development of the Volunteer and Intern teams to be their best, in line with Baca’s vision, Values and policies.
• Work proactively in partnership with the Fundraising Team to support the engagement of any Volunteers who may be interested in fundraising for Baca.
• Developing key links with community groups and organise profile-raising events to attract new Volunteers to Baca.
• Celebrate Volunteering by nominating Volunteers for awards and organising celebration events.
• Overseeing Volunteering budget lines and resources, including the reimbursement of expenses.
• Conduct monitoring and evaluation of activities by Volunteers to capture learning and improve services.
• Maintaining databases and accurate records including: monthly reports, activities data, end of year report etc. 
• Be part of the on-call team (which comes with additional pay per night) to deliver out of hours support for young people in specific circumstances.

General

• Be a role model, leading by example in practicing the Values of Baca.
• Play an active and supportive role within the organisation.
• Take ownership of all administrative aspects of the role.
• Maintain strict confidentiality in relation to work undertaken and ensure all confidential material is stored according to Baca’s Confidentiality statement and Data Protection Policy.
• Treat all staff and young people fairly and without prejudice, in line with Baca’s Equality and Diversity policy
• Be aware of the correct procedures for dealing with any safeguarding incidences or concerns, in line with Baca’s Child, Vulnerable Adult Protection & Safeguarding Policy.
• Adhere to all Baca’s policies and procedures.

Further details can be found in the Recruitmet Pack attached. 

Deadline for applications is the 23rd of April at 9am. 

Interviews will be conducted during week commencing the 26th of April and it may be over two days. 

Successful completion of Enhaced DBS check will be required for this role. 

JOB DESCRIPTION 

NEW ARRIVAL SUPPORT WORKER & RESIDENTIAL VOLUNTEER (Male)

Responsible to: Support Team Manager

Location:                 Based in Baca main office and at home for newly arrived young people in Loughborough. There will be travel throughout Loughborough and Leicester. The role may require travel to wider areas of the East Midlands and the UK.

Hours: 25 hours per week – evening and weekend work with daytime shifts

Salary Band: £18,500 to £22,000 per annum pro rata

Benefits in kind: Rent-free accommodation, including Wifi, gas, electric and council tax bills.

Contract: Permanent 

Overall Purpose 

• To provide support and care to the young people who are newly arrived in the country, providing the foundations for them to rebuild their lives with dignity, strengthen their resilience and inspire hope for their futures. 
• To partner with social workers and representatives from other agencies, for the benefit of the young people.

This work is essential in enabling us to deliver our therapeutic support for all areas of a young person’s life.

Duties & Responsibilities  

• To be a support worker for newly arrived young people who are in the care of Baca in all areas of the young person’s life, supporting them from first arrival through to their move to semi-independence.
• To welcome new arrivals into the accommodation and communicate basic information about the house, making them feel safe and able to rest; with compassion without discrimination of age, race, colour or behavioural issues.
• To enable young people to achieve the following outcomes increased physical wellbeing, increased emotional wellbeing, improved personal safety, increased social engagement and increased engagement with education, employment and training.
• To enable young people to live with positive values and good boundaries.
• To be a proactive role model for the young people, enabling them to learn day to day living skills and helping them integrate positively with the local community.
• Training young people in living skills such as washing, cleaning, cooking and safety, food shopping and budgeting; proactively and intentionally in line with the Baca independent living preparation plan.
• Helping young people settle into a routine which will include education and social activities.
• Work in close partnership with social workers and other professionals and volunteers to provide a holistic development package for each young person enabling them to become independent.
• Maintaining very good communication with relevant members of the Rebuild Team and relevant social workers through regular appropriate reporting.
• To work collaboratively with the rest of the Rebuild Team to ensure all young people are safeguarded and supported to rebuild their lives.
• Complete and update all admin work as part of the role such as month end reports and support plans on time and in a consistent manner.
• Playing an active role in developing knowledge and understanding in areas relevant to the role and especially in the areas of asylum and refugee law, trafficking, supporting separated children and the cultures of different nations relevant to Baca.

General 

• Be a role model, leading by example in practicing the Values of Baca.
• Play an active and supportive role within the organisation 
• Take ownership of all administrative aspects of the role.
• Maintain strict confidentiality in relation to work undertaken and ensure all confidential material is stored according to Baca’s Confidentiality statement and Data Protection Policy. 
• Treat all staff and young people fairly and without prejudice, in line with Baca’s Equality and Diversity policy 
• Be aware of the correct procedures for dealing with any safeguarding incidences or concerns, in line with Baca’s Child, Vulnerable Adult Protection & Safeguarding Policy 
• Adhere to all Baca’s policies and procedures. 

Further information is available in the recruitment pack on our website. 

The closing date for application is the 31st of May 2021. The role will require an enhanced DBS. Interviews will be week commencing the 7th of June 2021. 

Start Date for the role is 1st of September 2021.

Are you looking for a new challenge?
Derbyshire Carers Association is a Charity Company dedicated to supporting unpaid carers of family members or friends who cannot manage at home without help.
We are seeking an enthusiastic leader – working an average of 26 hours per week – to drive forward the changes needed to tackle the challenges facing the Charity during 2021 and beyond. Our staff teams have successfully adapted ways of working during the Covid 19 pandemic to ensure that as many carers as possible continue to receive help and support. The new Chief Executive will build on the Charity’s experiences in order to develop services and partnerships across Derbyshire and the Midlands Area thus ensuring DCA’s long term financial sustainability.
The successful candidate will have an innovative approach and be able to demonstrate senior level experience of financial planning and management, project management, and successful tendering for contracts.

Closing date – 7th May 2021

WAY is the only national charity in the UK for men and women aged 50 or under when their partner died. Founded in 1997, WAY now has more than 3,800 members throughout the UK.

We are recruiting a new CEO to lead our small but dynamic charity through its next important stage of development.As we approach our 25th year, our organisation is now at a particularly exciting time in its journey and we are searching for our next Chief Executive who will provide clear leadership and deliver our new five-year strategic plan.

To do that, you will review, update and deliver the fundraising, marketing and communications strategies, aligned with the wider charity strategy.You will effectively manage a small team of dedicated staff, guide a large network of volunteers and will work closely with the Board of Trustees to ensure the effective financial, legal and moral governance of WAY. 

We’re looking for a vibrant, creative, and inclusive leader who will enthuse, encourage and inspire our staff and volunteers, offer understanding and empathy to our members, improve awareness of the organisation and continue to successfully lead the charity’s growth.

You will need to be a hands-on leader with an understanding that the role is diverse in nature and you must be flexible to best meet the needs of the organisation and our members. 

If you have the passion, drive, skills and experience required to be the person to shape the future of WAY and the ability to develop our services, secure income streams, raise our national profile and be the face of the charity, please do download the recruitment pack for further details.  

Nottingham Arimathea Trust (NAT) is delighted to be recruiting a new Support Worker to join our small team.

This role is essential in ensuring that all our residents receive the high quality, person-centred support and access to advice and guidance they deserve and require to rebuild their lives.

Our team of Support Workers work with a diverse group of residents. Due to recent staff changes, we are particularly short of female support workers and would encourage female applicants, to help ensure that our service remains inclusive.

The successful candidate will be working with the Director and wider staff team to work towards the organisations vision that 'no vulnerable migrant should experience destitution' is fulfilled.

Closing date: Midnight on the 25th of April 2021
 

For further information and the application form please download the attacheddocuments

HOUSING NAVIGATOR, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE PREVENTION AND RESETTLEMENT SERVICE, SUTTON IN ASHFIELD, FRWK09 £22,140 - £24,011, 12-MONTH TEMPORARY (WITH POSSIBILITY TO BE EXTENDED)

The post will provide an intensive service in Nottinghamshire County to support complex, high risk and/or chaotic service users in securing and maintaining accommodation.

This cohort of service users are at risk of rough sleeping, and any risk to the public and victims is increased as individuals are at greater risk of offending whilst their lifestyle remains chaotic.

The post will support complex and/or high risk of harm, service users, who are at risk of rough sleeping. Work will begin in custody and will follow the individual into the community to help obtain accommodation, provide life skills and budgeting support and help the individual sustain a tenancy.

The post requires a driver with access to own car and full driving license.

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

97% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

We have an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated team following the award of a new contract to provide support services to Barnet residents living with dementia. Our new Living Well services day opportunities and activities will launch this spring and will form a key element of this.

We are looking for a Living Well (Dementia Day Opportunities) Coordinator who will significantly shape and develop a programme of activities and support to make a difference to older people, particularly those living with dementia. The successful candidate will lead, manage and inspire a highly commited team of staff and volunteers. You will plan, deliver and monitor  high quality person- centred activities and will have experienceof working with people living with dementia. You will also be able to demonstrate an understanding of the issues and challenges faced by older people and those who care for them.

If you are passionate about improving the lives of older people and feel you have the necessary experience to do this and lead a team, we would love to hear from you.

NB please note within Age UK Barnet this role is known as Living Well (Dementia Day Opportunities) Coordinator