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Home based in Leeds (serving mainly wider West Yorkshire areas)
Plus frequent local and regional travel, occasional UK-wide travel and overnight stays.
Anne Frank Workers are the front-line delivery posts for all the education programmes of the Anne Frank Trust UK, leading our workshops, training our peer educators and mentoring our ambassadors in schools and communities across the country. This is a varied, exciting and demanding role for highly organised professionals with a deeply held commitment to equality and the skills to engage 10 to 15-year-olds in a structured, creative journey of learning and empowerment. If appointed, you will joining a dedicated team of people who are inspired by Anne Frank, passionate about young people and committed to empowering them to challenge prejudice.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Written application:
- Factual CV (1 or 2 pages).
- Supporting statement saying why you would like the job and how you meet each of the points on the person specification below (up to 4 pages).
Closing date: Monday 14th February 2022 at 5pm
Tasks and Responsibilities
- To be outcome-focused and highly organised in planning and carrying out a varied portfolio of educational work, aimed at empowering young people (usually aged 10 to 15) with the knowledge, skills and commitment to challenge all forms of prejudice and discrimination.
- To be pro-active, methodical and determined in booking Anne Frank Trust programmes into schools and community settings, and to maintain close working links with key schools and partner organisations.
- To lead inspirational classes and workshops in schools, in community venues and online – teaching about Anne Frank, the Holocaust and all forms of prejudice today; challenging stereotypes; building anti-discriminatory values; and developing skills in recognising and responding to prejudice.
- To train young people as peer educators so that they share their knowledge and values with their schools and communities, e.g. as guides to Anne Frank exhibitions or by running activities based on Anne Frank’s Diary.
- To train small groups of peer educators as Anne Frank Ambassadors, drawing on their personal views and experiences of prejudice to produce creative responses to Anne Frank, and empowering them to disseminate their anti-prejudice messages as effectively as possible.
- To provide mentoring to a caseload of Anne Frank Ambassadors, usually out of school hours, supporting them through a journey of learning and empowerment from induction to alumni support when they turn 16.
- To be imaginative, collaborative and practical in organising and supporting events and projects with Anne Frank Ambassadors and their communities, including local Anne Frank exhibitions, regional multi-school training days, and an annual national conference.
- To plan, deliver and monitor all work to meet the targets set by the Trust’s funders and operational plans, and to implement the Trust’s curriculum, quality standards, values and policies.
- To achieve excellent practice in working with young people, notably by focusing on ambitious but realistic learning objectives, by maintaining a balance of warm engagement and clear boundaries, by identifying any safeguarding or welfare needs, and by making appropriate referrals to other agencies.
- In all aspects of the role to give a high priority to equality and diversity, notably in the reach, content and impact of educational activities.
- To keep thorough records of all activity on the Trust’s databases, and to be proficient in gathering data for evaluation, e.g. by encouraging young people to complete questionnaires
- To use manual handling skills when necessary, e.g. to carry, set up and dismantle educational exhibitions made of pop-up banners.
- To assist occasionally with fundraising, e.g. by contributing ideas to grant applications or by supporting young people to speak at donor events.
- To undertake a continuous process of professional development and self-reflection, participating in training, and keeping up to date with best practice especially in education about prejudice and in youth empowerment.
- To be managed through close two-way communication with line manager, including monthly one to one Support & Supervision sessions and an Annual Appraisal.
- To be a collaborative team member with the Anne Frank Workers and other colleagues, participating in staff meetings and contributing to the development, cohesion, productivity and team fun of the organisation as a whole.
- To undertake other tasks commensurate with Anne Frank Worker role, especially as led by the empowered Anne Frank Ambassadors.
Person Specification
All applications to the posts will be assessed on the following criteria:
QUALIFICATIONS
- Educated to at least degree level, ideally with a relevant professional qualification, e.g. teaching or youth work.
- Full driving licence.
EXPERIENCE
- Substantial experience of running learning activities with groups of young people, including aged 10 to 15.
- Experience of engaging with and meeting the needs of disadvantaged young people and/or those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
- Experience of providing pastoral or emotional support.
- Experience of working successfully as part of a team.
- Experience of keeping records and writing reports.
KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of best practice in teaching and/or youth empowerment.
- Familiarity with the needs and issues experienced by young people, their families and communities.
- Sound understanding of safeguarding.
- Understanding and ideas about how to challenge prejudice and discrimination.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Highly developed organisational skills, able to meet deadlines and manage a varied workload.
- Ability to identify, initiate and sustain effective relationships with other professionals and organisations.
- Ability to use initiative and develop new projects or ways of working.
- Strong literacy, numeracy and IT skills.
- Manual handling skills, e.g. for carrying and using pop-up banners.
- Excellent presentation skills – able to present clearly and inspire an audience.
- Excellent interpersonal skills that demonstrate a balance of warmth and boundaries.
VALUES AND PERSONAL QUALITIES
- Enthusiasm for Anne Frank and the work of the Trust, including a commitment to the Trust’s strategic direction to greater youth empowerment and creativity.
- A deeply held belief in equality and diversity.
- Passionate commitment to the wellbeing and empowerment of young people.
- Creativity, energy, a can-do attitude to solving problems, with a willingness to learn.
- Willingness to travel regionally and across the UK, and to work evenings and weekends when required.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Access to a car
- Enhanced DBS check on appointment
- If working from home, an appropriate working space
EQUALITIES COMMITMENT
At the Anne Frank Trust UK we are strongly committed to equality of opportunity in recruitment and employment. We aim for a diverse workforce and inclusive work practices. As an anti-prejudice education charity, we positively value the insights of staff who have lived experience of prejudice or discrimination.
If you would need adjustments or specific support to carry out any of the tasks or responsibilities in the job description – e.g. because of disability or a characteristic protected under the Equality Act 2010 – you are welcome to state this during the recruitment process. We will see this as a positive request and can then let you know how we will respond.
If you believe that you may be unfairly disadvantaged in meeting any of the points of the person specification or if you need any specific help during the recruitment process – e.g., again, because of disability or a characteristic protected under the Equality Act 2010 – you are welcome to state this in your application. We will see this as a positive request and can then let you know how we will take it into account or what support we can offer.
Written application:
• Factual CV (1 or 2 pages).
• Supporting statement saying why you would like the job and how you meet each of the points on the person specification (up to 4 pages).
• Closing date: Monday 14th February 2022
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Communities thrive when people have the power to take action together on what matters to them.
Your mission as a Team Leader will be to help manage a team of organisers and to create a city where people are more connected to one another, a city that is fairer and more equal.
The work requires 'movement building' and 'community organising', managing, supporting and training. Your focus will be on listening, building relationships and organising people to take action that makes a difference.
You will be a self starter, a thoughtful relationship-builder with a strategic mind who can confidently relate to insitutions, city leaders and ordinary citizens.
Benefits include
- 25 days annual leave + 12 bank holidays (FTE)
- Flexible working
- Stakeholder pension scheme plus 8% employer contribution
- Employee Assistance Scheme
- A friendly workplace with a strong culture of helping people
- uncover their potential.
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Oasis Community Partnerships is a charity supporting young people and their families in England. Our vision is for building healthy communities: places where everyone is included, making a contribution and reaching their full potential.
A new opportunity has arisen for an organised and experienced Executive Assistant who is comfortable providing senior level support and interested in charity development, training, and governance. It is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience in the charity sector.
This key administrative role requires the successful candidate to:
- Provide high level administrative support to the CEO, collaborating with other EAs.
- Provide diary management, arrange meetings and book travel.
- Plan, minute and service Board Meetings.
- To coordinate the administration for compliance, policies and charity governance.
- One day a week will be set aside to work with the HR team.
This is a high-profile role and the successful applicant will be able to demonstrate professionalism and an understanding of how the Oasis ethos should play out in day-to-day work activity. Each day is fast-paced, diverse and varied, so creativity and flexibility is essential! Are you ready to join our journey and see the difference you can make?
In return, Oasis can offer:
- Flexible working practices and family friendly policies.
- A supportive network and family of staff in a motivating working environment.
- A non-contributory defined benefit pension scheme with 7% Employer contributions.
- 25 days holiday per year (plus Bank Holiday), rising to 30 days after 2 years of service.
To request a job information pack or further information, please go to the Oasis UK Charity website. Please note that CVs alone will not be accepted.
Completed applications should be submitted by 5pm Monday 31st January 2022.
First round interviews will be held week beginning 7th February. Final interviews will be held on Wednesday 16th February 2022.
We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups. If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers, please let us know. 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.
Permanent contract, full-time hours. (Flexible working pattern neg.)
Salary: £27,370 per annum + pension
Location can be flexible (including home working)
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Refuge Project Worker
Hours of Work: 30 hours (some out of hours & on call work will be required)
Salary: £24,982 Pro Rata
Job Purpose: To assist the refuge manager in the day-to-day running of the refuge, developing and delivering a front line service offering support, advice and guidance to women and their children living in the refuge.
Responsible To: The Refuge Manager
Duties and Responsibilities
Administration:
- To work within BSWA’s administrative and financial systems.
- To ensure that adequate records are kept for all service users.
- To keep accurate records of financial transitions in line with BSWA’s procedures.
- To ensure that Health and Safety records are kept up to date.
- To monitor and evaluate the refuge service via various methods including feedback from service users and by producing statistical information.
- To keep inventories of all refuge contents.
- To contribute where appropriate to the preparation of returns for funders.
Support Work:
- To produce and regularly review Individual Support Plans (ISP) for each service user, in conjunction with the service user.
- To recognise women and children’s individual needs and refer to specialist agencies where necessary as part of their ISP.
- To identify the needs of women and children leaving BSWA refuge after being offered permanent accommodation.
- To identify and make links with existing projects and community services and to develop joint services where appropriate.
- To ensure the primary needs of residents are met. This includes medical, financial, housing, legal and education rights.
- To organise activities and celebrations in the refuge for women and children which raise self-esteem, bring people together and broaden awareness.
- To assist women in making claims for any welfare benefits that they may be entitled to.
- To ensure that appropriate applications are made for re-housing.
- To accompany women as appropriate and agreed by your line manager, to case conferences and meetings that may affect their own and/or their children’s welfare.
- To make representations, as appropriate and agreed by your line manager, to external bodies in support of women and children.
- To keep the refuge ‘welcome pack’ up-to-date.
- Devise and implement appropriate methods of communication with women and children living in refuge, in agreement with your line manager.
Communication:
- To ensure that all staff team members are aware of any matters that are relevant to the welfare and security of the refuge, staff, volunteers and service users by:
- maintaining BSWA communication records
- following safety procedures
- carrying out risk assessments in conjunction with your line manager
- attending team and project meetings
- To attend in-house training.
- To attend support and supervision sessions with your line manager.
- To participate in multi-agency work and to develop a professional working relationship with external agencies.
- To contribute towards your project’s quarterly Management Committee report.
- To be involved in the Annual Review process.
Premises and Equipment:
- ·To take referrals and welcome women and children into the refuge.
- To ensure that the appropriate agreements related to tenancies are completed.
- To ensure that the appropriate agreements related to support are completed.
- To ensure that the refuge revenue is collected by completing housing benefit forms and all personal contributions are collected on a weekly basis, in advance.
- To report to your line manager any difficulties in relation to the collection of rent and other charges.
- To ensure that any house rules are read and understood by new tenants and that all residents comply with them.
Training:
- To identify and attend training relevant to the post in agreement with your line manager.
- To work alongside colleagues to organise in-house training and information sessions on a range of issues for service users.
- To raise awareness of the impact of domestic violence on women and children and of the BSWA services.
General:
- To maintain the confidentiality of the women, young people and children using the service and in all matters relating to the organisation.
- To offer an equal service to all women and children regardless of age, class, culture, language, race, religion and sexual orientation, adhering to BSWA’s framework for equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice.
- To maintain an awareness of the issues surrounding domestic violence on a national and local level with a particular reference to those of relevance to refuge work.
- To adhere to Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, and Adult Safeguarding procedures throughout.
- To ensure the efficient use of resources at all times.
- To support volunteers in the delivery of BSWA services.
- To work within BSWA policies and procedures and demonstrate a commitment to the values and ethos of BSWA.
- To participate in the development and annual appraisal of a personal individual development plan with the line manager.
- To participate in 24 hour on call cover and provide emergency cover.
- To undertake any other duties required by BSWA, which may arise incidentally, develop, or be assigned commensurate with the post.
These posts are subject to a 6% pension contribution. Women only need apply. These posts are covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9; Equality Act 2010).
BSWA operates within Safer Recruitment good practice guidelines. Please note all successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service Check before commencing their employment.
BSWA is a Disability Confident Employer. We want everyone to have equal chance at being considered for our jobs. Should you be unable to submit your application online and would prefer an alternative method, or you are experiencing another barrier to completing your application
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Refuge Project Worker
Hours of Work: 18.5 hours (some out of hours & on call work will be required)
Salary: £24,982 Pro Rata
Job Purpose: To assist the refuge manager in the day-to-day running of the refuge, developing and delivering a front line service offering support, advice and guidance to women and their children living in the refuge.
Responsible To: The Refuge Manager
Duties and Responsibilities
Administration:
- To work within BSWA’s administrative and financial systems.
- To ensure that adequate records are kept for all service users.
- To keep accurate records of financial transitions in line with BSWA’s procedures.
- To ensure that Health and Safety records are kept up to date.
- To monitor and evaluate the refuge service via various methods including feedback from service users and by producing statistical information.
- To keep inventories of all refuge contents.
- To contribute where appropriate to the preparation of returns for funders.
Support Work:
- To produce and regularly review Individual Support Plans (ISP) for each service user, in conjunction with the service user.
- To recognise women and children’s individual needs and refer to specialist agencies where necessary as part of their ISP.
- To identify the needs of women and children leaving BSWA refuge after being offered permanent accommodation.
- To identify and make links with existing projects and community services and to develop joint services where appropriate.
- To ensure the primary needs of residents are met. This includes medical, financial, housing, legal and education rights.
- To organise activities and celebrations in the refuge for women and children which raise self-esteem, bring people together and broaden awareness.
- To assist women in making claims for any welfare benefits that they may be entitled to.
- To ensure that appropriate applications are made for re-housing.
- To accompany women as appropriate and agreed by your line manager, to case conferences and meetings that may affect their own and/or their children’s welfare.
- To make representations, as appropriate and agreed by your line manager, to external bodies in support of women and children.
- To keep the refuge ‘welcome pack’ up-to-date.
- Devise and implement appropriate methods of communication with women and children living in refuge, in agreement with your line manager.
Communication:
- To ensure that all staff team members are aware of any matters that are relevant to the welfare and security of the refuge, staff, volunteers and service users by:
- maintaining BSWA communication records
- following safety procedures
- carrying out risk assessments in conjunction with your line manager
- attending team and project meetings
- To attend in-house training.
- To attend support and supervision sessions with your line manager.
- To participate in multi-agency work and to develop a professional working relationship with external agencies.
- To contribute towards your project’s quarterly Management Committee report.
- To be involved in the Annual Review process.
Premises and Equipment:
- ·To take referrals and welcome women and children into the refuge.
- To ensure that the appropriate agreements related to tenancies are completed.
- To ensure that the appropriate agreements related to support are completed.
- To ensure that the refuge revenue is collected by completing housing benefit forms and all personal contributions are collected on a weekly basis, in advance.
- To report to your line manager any difficulties in relation to the collection of rent and other charges.
- To ensure that any house rules are read and understood by new tenants and that all residents comply with them.
Training:
- To identify and attend training relevant to the post in agreement with your line manager.
- To work alongside colleagues to organise in-house training and information sessions on a range of issues for service users.
- To raise awareness of the impact of domestic violence on women and children and of the BSWA services.
General:
- To maintain the confidentiality of the women, young people and children using the service and in all matters relating to the organisation.
- To offer an equal service to all women and children regardless of age, class, culture, language, race, religion and sexual orientation, adhering to BSWA’s framework for equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice.
- To maintain an awareness of the issues surrounding domestic violence on a national and local level with a particular reference to those of relevance to refuge work.
- To adhere to Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, and Adult Safeguarding procedures throughout.
- To ensure the efficient use of resources at all times.
- To support volunteers in the delivery of BSWA services.
- To work within BSWA policies and procedures and demonstrate a commitment to the values and ethos of BSWA.
- To participate in the development and annual appraisal of a personal individual development plan with the line manager.
- To participate in 24 hour on call cover and provide emergency cover.
- To undertake any other duties required by BSWA, which may arise incidentally, develop, or be assigned commensurate with the post.
These posts are subject to a 6% pension contribution. Women only need apply. These posts are covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9; Equality Act 2010).
BSWA operates within Safer Recruitment good practice guidelines. Please note all successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service Check before commencing their employment.
BSWA is a Disability Confident Employer. We want everyone to have equal chance at being considered for our jobs. Should you be unable to submit your application online and would prefer an alternative method, or you are experiencing another barrier to completing your application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Street Outreach Worker
Reference: HW/MH/27V
Location: Warwick, Warwickshire
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm with the expectation of one or two weekly early starts for Outreach (5am - 1pm)
The Role
We are looking for amazing people who want to make a difference and change lives. We have a vacancy within our award-winning Street Outreach team. Our Street Outreach Workers offer help and hope to people who are sleeping rough.
You will work with people from the Warwick area who need support to find safe and secure accommodation. You will act as a keyworker, encouraging positive and healthy lifestyles and assist people to access services that support complex needs such as drug or alcohol issues and mental health concerns.
The successful candidate will be provided will full training but must be friendly, proactive, positive, approachable, and non-judgemental. You will also need to have the ability to make on the spot decisions and be ready to sometimes deal with challenging situations.
Our Charity
P3 is a modern forward-thinking organisation, delivering excellent services for people who face social exclusion. Our values are that we innovate in our work. We're different, creative and like to think of new solutions. We are helpful in everything that we do. We're always friendly and approachable. We are passionate about people.
We believe that what we do can make a real and lasting difference. We are determined to tackle problems that others won't. We always go the extra mile and work with dedication and commitment. We work together internally and externally to ensure the best outcomes for the people we support.
We absolutely love what we do, we’re passionate about the way we do it, and we’re looking for people who share this attitude.
What We Offer
In return we offer the chance to join an expanding, dynamic organisation, with excellent opportunities for personal and professional development. We also offer a great benefits package on completion of the probation review:
- 27 days annual leave per year, plus Bank Holidays
- Pension Scheme
- Paycare Employee Assistance Programme
- Excellent Training Opportunities
- Flexible Working Options Available
How to Apply
To apply for this vacancy, please visit our website and apply online at our website, or please contact us for a Job Description and application form.
Please note P3 reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the stated closing date.
Closing date: 20th January 2022
The successful candidate must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle. Please note, this post is subject to an enhanced check made by the Disclosure & Barring Service, paid for by P3.
P3 is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to combating all forms of discrimination.
Senior Supervising Social Worker
Homebased in the West Midlands
Full Time – Fixed Term 12 Month Contract Starting in April 2022
35 Hours per week and 31 Days Annual Leave
Salary: £35,811 per annum (£33,561 per annum salary + £1,500 per annum Out of Hours Rota Allowance + £750 per annum Homeworking Allowance)
As a ‘not for profit’ organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and look to appoint individuals who are as passionate about this as we are. We know that we cannot provide this level of care without our staff which is why we are proactive in looking after the wellbeing of our employees. As a homeworking organisation, we pride ourselves on the flexibility this brings, along with our flexible working opportunities, to enable you to have a healthy work / life balance. We also provide a full and active wellbeing calendar and activities, along with your input, to ensure you get the most from it.
As a foster care charity, TACT invests all surplus income into services, staff, carers, and child development. This means that we have been able to invest in unique projects like TACT Connect, our ground-breaking scheme for our TACT care experienced young people and adults, our expanding TACT Education Service and our new Health Service.
It is not surprising that this had led to us gaining 'outstanding’ levels of employee engagement in a recent Best Companies Survey this year. Come and join us and be part of our amazing team of professionals who put young people at the heart of every decision.
Our vision is to provide better lives for our children and young people.
TACT offer an excellent employee benefits package including:
- 31 days paid holiday plus bank holidays.
- Flexible working arrangements (including compressed hours, flexibility around core hours, volunteer days policy).
- Family friendly policies.
- Homeworking ‘bundle’ including annual allowance, IT equipment and a loan for office set up.
- Perkbox – retail discount scheme.
- Stakeholder pension scheme (salary sacrifice).
- Fantastic learning and development opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Programme (including CBT counselling, remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, mental health support and second opinions).
The TACT West Midlands Senior Supervising Social Worker will have:
- Post qualifying experience in family placement work or post qualifying experience in other childcare settings.
- A proven track record in working with and on behalf of children, respecting and maintaining their individuality and promoting their positive development.
- Up to date knowledge of relevant legislation including the Fostering National Minimum Standards and Fostering regulations.
- Experience of working with/supporting looked after children and their foster carers.
- Thorough and consistent administrative and report writing skills plus excellent communication and relationship building skills.
- The skills to prioritise and work autonomously, against potentially conflicting deadlines with regard to regulatory requirements.
- The ability to support our foster carers and their families to achieve the best outcomes for the children in their care.
Please see the Job Information Pack and Job Description for further information.
An enhanced DBS clearance is also required and will be processed by TACT on your behalf.
The successful applicant will be required to support Duty and Out of Hours on a rota basis and will be paid an out of hours’ allowance of £1,500 per annum once participating in the rota.
- Closing: Monday 31st January 2022
- Interviews: Thursday 3rd February 2022 (via Microsoft Teams)
Safeguarding is everyone’s business and TACT believe that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work. As part of TACT’s commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children. We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACT’s young people. All our staff are expected to work in line with TACT’s safeguarding policies.
TACT is a homebased workforce. We recognise the benefits that flexible home working creates for both the employer and the employee. As a remote working organisation, we are committed to work with our staff to enable consistent inclusion and engagement across the organisation to ensure the optimum standards of service for our carers and children and their foster carers in the development of our services.
Previous applicants need not apply. TACT does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
TACT reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.
Family and Housing Support Officer
£27,008 per annum
Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
1 x Full Time, Permanent
1 x Full Time, Fixed Term Contract – 29 months
Closing Date: 9am on Monday 17th January 2022
Interview Dates: Wednesday 26th January or Thursday 27th January 2022
The Role
Our client has an exciting opportunity for two Family and Housing Support Officers to join their team to be the single point of contact leading on the delivery of The Sunrise Project.
The Sunrise Project was set up to form an integrated partnership of agencies to support the most vulnerable and complex families / individuals to a healthier, independent and sustainable future.
This is a customer-centred role in which you will help to sustain tenancies and prevent the risk of homelessness, as well as being called upon to deal with customers at crisis point. This will include assisting customers to maintain their accommodation and prevent tenancy breakdown by giving advice and support on setting up their home, welfare benefits, budgeting, equipping their home, health issues, education, training and independent living skills.
You will undertake a variety of tasks in a multifunctional environment, and will work proactively to deliver preventative support.
About You
They are looking for an individual who has experience of using coaching models to enable customers to reach their full potential. You will have experience of dealing with crisis situations and urgent customer issues along with a good understanding of Universal Credit and welfare benefits.
You will also need to be able to demonstrate your experience of delivering difficult messages and be able to challenge customers, as well as other professionals, in a professional and constructive way.
Being flexible, empathetic, collaborative, resilient and working in a proactive way are key to the role.
What they can offer in return:
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32 days annual leave plus bank holidays and holiday buy back scheme
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Agile Working
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Pension Scheme - bdht offers a Defined Contribution pension, administered by the Social Housing Pension Scheme
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Mental Health First Aiders
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Healthcare Cash Back Scheme
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Retail Discounts
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Free Parking and Free Refreshments
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Life insurance is also available to members of the pension scheme
The Company
Our client employs 157 people and is dedicated to providing excellent services to their customers by having excellent staff. They are very much a learning organisation. They have a major commitment to identifying transferable skills within their employees and creating opportunities for individuals to Grow.
They are a people based organisation and their people are actively encouraged to 'bring their whole selves to work'. The things that are important to you become important to them too.
They believe in their people, and actively support them based upon three core themes: ‘Look after yourself’, ‘Look after your colleagues’ and ‘Look after the business’.
They are a great employer who pays fairly and has excellent terms and conditions. But above all they absolutely recognise that good performance is linked to happy staff, so they actively encourage fun and expect that it is part of the normal working day.
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SIFA Fireside works with people who typically, although not exclusively, face issues such as homelessness, poverty, substance misuse, mental ill health, social isolation or learning disabilities. The Employment Workers will work with clients to identify their support needs and employment aspirations and then actively support them to achieve their goals through access to wider and specialist support services, relevant training opportunities, work placements, job coaching e.g. CV writing and interview practice, and ultimately, sustainable employment.
The successful candidate must share our values and commitment to supporting people with complex needs find meaningful employment. They must be comfortable working with a range of partners including training providers and employers.
Working conditions:
Project staff are expected to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service. The working day usually falls between 8.30am and 5.00pm..
There may at times be a requirement to travel to other SIFA Fireside or outreach sites. Travel expenses will be paid for any journeys undertaken.
All frontline staff members are required to work Bank Holidays on a rota basis
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Victim Support seeks to appoint to the post of Head of Safeguarding. This post holder will lead the development of our national safeguarding strategy, principles and practice in order to ensure effective safeguarding throughout Victim Support.The location of this post is flexible, working either from home or from a Victim Support office.
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System.. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision, Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
The post of Head of Safeguarding is a national role, driving our safeguarding culture and strategy across Victim Support, influencing practice and supporting high quality service delivery in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
To be successful in this role, you will have technical and practical knowledge and experience of safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. You will have demonstrable knowledge of safeguarding legislation and an understanding of future developments. You will put your skills into practice in order to support strategic development and operational delivery.
Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits such as season ticket loans and the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Applications should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the shortlisting criteria, which are outlined in the person specification under essential and tested area. In order to apply, please create a profile in our website (jobs section), complete and submit an online application form.
If you have the drive to make a difference within an organisation which makes a difference we look forward to hearing from you.
Victim Support is committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required.
Victim Support is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all communities and monitor the diversity of applicants to analyse if we are representative of the communities we serve in terms of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, age and socio-economic status. As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we would particularly welcome applicants from BAME communities.
Please note we will shortlist and interview as applications are received and reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Therefore, we advise if interested in this vacancy please do not delay submitting an application.
Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales.
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We have an exciting opportunity to join a national children’s cancer charity committed to supporting children, families and individuals affected by eye cancer. We are looking for an experienced and committed professional to lead the delivery and ongoing development of the charity’s work supporting families, children and individuals, from diagnosis, throughout treatment and beyond.
Position: Family Support Service Manager
Location: London office/Hospitals/Home
Hours: Part-time, 4 Days/30 hours per week
Salary: £34,000-£36,000 dependent on experience, equivalent to NHS Band 6, (pro-rated to £27,200-£28,800)
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: Contributory Pension scheme, 25 days’ annual leave plus public holidays (pro rata)
Closing Date: The deadline for applications is 31st January 2022, however the organisation will be calling the strongest candidates for interview as soon as possible, so please do not delay your application.
The Role
As Family Support Service Manager, you will lead the delivery and ongoing development of the work carried out with families, children and individuals, through face-to-face contact along with email, telephone and relevant social media platforms
The team provide emotional support, practical advice, opportunities for members to meet with each other as well as signposting to additional information and specialist support from partner organisations. You will work closely with the specialist teams at a number of hospitals.
Key areas of work include:
- Manage and develop the charity’s Support Service
- Line management of 2 support workers, one in London, one in Birmingham
- Liaise with clinical teams at The Royal London and Birmingham Children’s Hospitals
- Safeguarding lead
- Support for teenagers and young adults after Retinoblastoma
- Support and advice for adults after Retinoblastoma
- Manage the Support budget
- Support enquiries
- Support evaluation
- Partnership working
This is an exciting and highly rewarding role at the heart of the services provided by the charity. It provides an excellent opportunity for an experienced and committed individual to continue this work providing the highest levels of support for individuals and families impacted by this aggressive eye cancer.
About You
As Family Support Service Manager, you will have significant experience in supporting families affected by a health condition, in leading a support team and a relevant qualification in healthcare. We are looking for someone with exceptional empathy and direct experience of working with families with a child with varied and serious needs. Professional, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, you will also have strong leadership skills and experience as well as relevant experience of establishing strong working relationships with other professionals.
You will be asked to submit a CV and Cover Letter when applying for this role.
About the Organisation
This UK charity is dedicated to helping people affected by retinoblastoma (Rb), a rare form of eye cancer. The organisation provides support and information to families and individuals, funds research into the prevention and treatment of retinoblastoma, raises awareness among health professionals and the public and influences policy to improve services for patients. This established charity has been helping families for more than 30 years and knows that when a child is diagnosed, it can be a distressing and frightening time for everyone. For some people retinoblastoma can have a long term impact and in light of this the charity uniquely offers lifelong support for anyone affected – from diagnosis to adulthood.
“Thank you for your interest in this important position at the Trust. Supporting individuals and families affected by retinoblastoma is at the heart of everything we do and the successful candidate will play a crucial role providing the highest levels of help and support to those who need it most” Charity CEO
You may also have experience in areas such as NHS, Nursing, Service Manager, Family Support Service Manager, Health Service Manager, Social Service Manager, Child Support Manager, Deputy Service Manager, Deputy Family Support Service Manager, Family Support, Child Support, Volunteer Manager, Volunteer Service Manager, Safeguarding Manager, Community Outreach Manager, Community Service Manager, Deputy Community Service Manager, Care Service Manager, Care and Support Service Manager, Services Manager, Service Manager Referral, Service Manager – Family, Childcare Service Manager, Service Team Manager.
In this highly varied role, the successful candidate will also utilise their experience, skills, and knowledge to:
- provide overall management of the centre, ensuring implementation and compliance of required health and safety standards.
- contribute input to annual plans and budgets and support collation of data to provide measurement of Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s).
- To manage the delivery of high quality and effective Social and Therapeutic Horticulture (STH) programmes in Reading for adults and children at risk.
- To provide line management to the Reading team of STH practitioners
Appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check. Thrive complies fully with the DBS Code of Practice. Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an individual from working for Thrive.
For more information, please download the Information Pack. For an informal conversation about the role, please email in the first instance.
To apply, please email recruitment with your CV and a written statement explaining how you meet the person specification and what you will bring to Thrive.
Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 10th January 2022
Interviews: 13th January 2022
Please send a CV and a covering letter that details how you meet the job specification and what you can bring to Thrive
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Working closely with the CEO, the postholder will create Amal’s fundraising capability, developing and implementing the strategy, structure, processes and relationships needed to support Amal’s growth and the fulfilment of its mission. They will build a small fundraising team over the next three years.
Benefits
- Employer’s pension contribution of 6% of salary.
- 25 days’ holiday in addition to bank holidays.
- Flexible working arrangements including working from home part of the week.
Job purpose
To create, develop, implement and lead an ambitious, sustainable, diversified, and values-driven fundraising strategy and capability that maximises support for Amal’s work and reputation.
Responsibilities
- Strategy and planning
- To develop and lead a four-year fundraising strategy to achieve agreed stretch targets for all income streams, focusing initially on high-level givers, whether trusts and foundations, major donors, corporates or local/statutory authorities and exploring opportunities for lower-level giving.
- To devise and implement detailed annual plans for implementation of the fundraising strategy.
- To develop Key Performance Indicators to report progress against plans to the CEO and Board.
- To define the level and timing of human and other resources required to deliver the agreed plans and make the case to the CEO and Board for this investment.
2. Leadership
- To play a part in the overall leadership of Amal, contributing to the development of strategy, culture, monitoring, evaluation and learning processes, delivery plans and budgets.
- To ensure a commitment to and focus on fundraising among the entire team and Board.
- To represent Amal externally at events and meetings.
- To remain up to date with best practice in fundraising and its regulation, including guidance from the Fundraising Regulator and GDPR and Gift Aid rules, and ensure that Amal follows best practice and is compliant with regulations.
3. Fundraising proposition
- To review and develop Amal’s case for support.
- To devise funding packages and themes that support Amal’s programmes and projects to present to potential funders.
- To develop and write bids to trusts, corporates, major donors, and local and statutory authorities to secure grant funding.
- To work with Trustees and the CEO to develop a major donor committee whose members not only donate but also help to grow Amal’s pool of donors and friends.
4. Growing the donor pool and portfolio
- To identify, research and prioritise prospects.
- To develop a prospect pipeline that balances immediate needs with longer term relationship development.
- To prepare cultivation plans for prospects.
- To submit strong fundraising applications and proposals within a timeframe that meets Amal’s funding needs.
- To identify and develop engagement opportunities, including events, for existing and potential supporter
5. Stewardship
- To build enduring relationships of trust with existing and new funders.
- To develop a stewardship and recognition programme for existing and new supporters to engage them closely with Amal.
- To ensure that all reporting and other requirements stipulated by donors are fulfilled on time and to a high standard.
6. Systems
- To develop and implement processes and tools to manage prospects and donors at each stage of the solicitation cycle, including prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation, gift acknowledgement and administration, compliance with donor stipulations and donor stewardship.
- To develop and maintain a fundraising database ensuring compliance with GDPR.
7. Financial and risk management
- To provide information on income received and pledged to assist with the production of monthly management accounts, restricted funding tracking, quarterly budget reforecasts, income collection, including Gift Aid, financial reporting to donors, and fundraising performance reporting against KPIs.
- To develop and manage budgets for fundraising activity.
- To identify key risks to income and reputation, ensuring that controls are in place for their mitigation and that they are included in Amal’s risk register.
This job description outlines your main responsibilities but you may be asked to undertake other duties when necessary.
Download the application pack for the full job description
We are happy to offer informal, pre-application conversations with any candidates who wish to learn more about the role before deciding whether to apply. If you would like to have such a conversation, please email us at the details given in the downloadable application pack.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role:
The recruitment team is an award-winning team responsible for sourcing, selecting and hiring diverse individuals who have the potential to become excellent social workers on the Frontline programme. There are two attraction managers co-leading a team to build the pipelines of prospective applicants, securing c. 3700 applications and subsequently 452 participants for the programmes in 2022 and 2023. This will directly impact the organisational aim to have 4,000 impactful fellows by 2025.
A little bit about you:
We are looking for someone experienced in Attraction Management with a strong belief in and enthusiasm for Frontline's aims and missions.
You will need experience in:
- Managing attraction strategies, sourcing talent and building a brand across university and career changer audiences.
- Advertising and marketing campaigns.
You can find out more about this role in our job pack.
Our commitment:
We believe that diversity makes for a stronger team and want our organisation to better reflect the communities we serve. Therefore, we are actively seeking applicants from ethnic minority backgrounds for this role. We are also a disability confident employer and welcome applicants with disabilities. Please let us know how we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you by emailing our People team which is found on our current opportunities page.
We only accept applications through our non-biased recruitment website, Pinpoint.
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Chief Executive
Are you looking for a Chief Executive role where every day is different and you can have a direct impact on improving the lives of young people?
The Way Youth Zone have a fantastic opportunity to lead and develop this amazing charity, committed to investing in its staff and volunteers and giving young people the opportunity to discover their passion and purpose.
Position: Chief Executive Officer
Salary: Up £60,000 per annum depending on experience
Hours: Full time, permanent
Location: Wolverhampton
Benefits: 25 days holidays & bank holidays; matched contribution pension; free parking; access to OnSide Talent Academy and
ongoing professional development
Closing date: 9am, Monday 7 February 2022
Interviews: pre stage interviews 11 February 2022, face to face interview w/c 14 February 2022
About the role:
At The Way, we believe that all young people in Wolverhampton should have the opportunity to discover their passion and their purpose. Our Youth Zone is a purpose-built space fizzing with energy and crammed with incredible facilities. Year in, year out we deliver life-changing support that helps thousands of young people in Wolverhampton from a diverse range of backgrounds to thrive. It’s inspiring. It’s empowering. And it works
The dimensions of the role of a Youth Zone Chief Executive defy definition in conventional terms. It is strategic and requires effectiveness at a high level, yet at the same time demands very detailed and hands-on management. The Chief Executive will have responsibility for a revenue budget of over £1m per annum.
The Chief Executive's relationship with the Chair will be supportive and challenging, enabling them to deliver on-going success for the Youth Zone. OnSide is involved at The Way Youth Zone, both as a Board Member and a support network for the Chief Executives and the Youth Zone teams.
Some of your key responsibilities will include:
- Provide clear leadership to the management team who collectively oversee all aspects of the Youth Zone. Nurturing and developing the charity’s vision and to lead and inspire the team to be effective in their roles, supporting them to deliver a wide range of activities for young people
- Deliver on the vision that The Way is ‘the go-to place for young people in Wolverhampton’ Demonstrating the charity’s values and a commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Work with the Chair and the Board to lead the on-going development of the Youth Zone strategy and plan
- Ensure that a robust funding plan is in place to enable the Youth Zone to operate
About you:
As an exceptional leader who is motivated to improve young people’s lives for the better, you will have a willingness to get stuck into the detail, in an environment without corporate support structures, as well as the ability to influence effectively at the most senior levels.
You will need to bring with you the following skills and experience:
- A successful record of leading organisations or large, multi-faceted teams, and implementing strategies and business plans
- Experience generating significant income sources and managing complex funding streams
- Experience of the voluntary sector and/or working with young people
- Thrives in leading fast-paced, dynamic and high-risk environments
- A strong communicator and people manager
- Adept at motivating and leading others to deliver results
- Financially literate and highly logical
- An inclusive relationship builder with a wide variety of stakeholders
- A strong commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
If you have the desire and drive to take on this leadership role, please provide a CV and supporting statement explaining how you meet the criteria for this role based on the person specification. Please note, CV’s without supporting statements will not be accepted.
In addition, please provide the following information:
- Confirmation you are eligible to work in the UK (the successful candidate will be required to provide documentary evidence before a job offer is confirmed).
- Any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or the selection process.
- How you demonstrate your commitment to fairness, equality and respect
The strength of the charity comes from the diversity within their people. They aim for the team to reflect the local community and value people working together from a range of different backgrounds locally and nationally, and with different experiences, all with a shared passion for boosting the aspirations and lives of young people. Diversity brings innovation, fresh ideas and creativity, and they actively strive to create a culture that is truly inclusive and fair for all and where everyone in the team can be themselves and thrive. The organisation is committed to the safeguarding of young people. In accordance with Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires an enhanced DBS check.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Chief Executive, COO, Senior Leader, Chief Executive Officer, CEO, Deputy CEO, Acting CEO, Acting Chief Executive Officer, Interim CEO, Interim Chief Executive Officer, Charity Leader, etc.