London Black Women’s Project (LBWP) is a leading women’s organisation in East London providing specialist VAWG services to BMER* women, girls and children for over 30 years.
Over the past few months, LBWP has faced funding challenges for its refuge provision and undertaken a strategic review of its delivery with women who use the services, with staff, volunteers, partners and funders. As a result, the organisation is now focussed on delivering essential support to BMER women and children escaping domestic violence, specifically, emergency refuge accommodation and resettlement support, specialist legal advice including immigration and family law support and counselling, including language specific services. In its 31st year, the organisation continues to deliver high quality ‘by and for’ support for minoritised women.
We are seeking to recruit to the post of Director to undertake and oversee the strategic development of the organisation in the next stage. We seek a woman with specialist knowledge, skills and expertise, working strategically around a human rights framework addressing VAWG. The role requires executive or senior level management experience, planning, project and service development experience, strategic and sector knowledge, fundraising, the ability to lead the vision of the organisation manifesting the principles of Black feminism in every aspect of the work developed and delivered.
If you feel you are able to meet this requirement and seek a dynamic opportunity where you will be able to demonstrate leadership around social change then please do the following:
We want to hear from all interested candidates, and to be considered for the position we strongly recommend submitting a detailed covering letter along with your CV, outlining why you're right for the role. Download the full description and person specification for the role and e-mail a CV and covering letter, which addresses the key person specification points.You're one click away ... Apply Now!
Deadline for submissions: Midday, Friday 6th March, 2020
Interviews: Thursday 12th March, 2020
Due to the nature of the role, we will only accept applications from BME* female candidates. Exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1
*i.e. women who originate from Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and Latin America, including the indigenous peoples of Australasia, the Americas and the islands of the Atlantic Indian and Pacific Oceans.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Us: Harrow Mencap is a campaigning organisation and a multi-project service provider supporting adults, young people and children with learning disabilities, autism and their families and carers – to ensure their needs, rights and aspirations are met.
Reporting to: Deputy Chief Executive, responsibilities include:
- Overall accountability for the operational performance of a range of community-based services across Harrow, Hillingdon and Brent while ensuring attainment of targets and business sustainability
- Develop and implement cost effective means of delivering services, optimising operations and delivering within budget
- Lead a team of business managers and professionals in a multidisciplinary team that deliver best practice, achieving quality outcomes for clients and families
- To foster and maintain excellent collaborative, strategic and operational relationships with partners from the public, private and voluntary sector to enhance and develop services and provisions
- Develop positive and effective relationships with the Board, Executives and staff and promote the organisational brand and ethos in a strong and positive manner in the community.
This post is ideal for those with diverse senior management level experience within the voluntary, public or private sector, with a proven track record of success in leading strategic change and organisational development. An inspirational leader able to motivate teams to gain strategic advantage, audacious in breaking new frontiers and delivering quality outcomes that are both innovative and responsive. We are interested in hearing from people who share our ethos in campaigning for the rights and supporting people with disabilities to enhance their independence.
We are committed to safeguarding, equal opportunity and welcome applicants from all sections of the community. Applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the post are guaranteed an interview.
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Thank you for considering to become our new Director. Fulham Good Neighbour Service is a well-loved and respected local charity. It was set up in 1966 but was born out of the Fulham District Nursing Association, established in 1920. Today, Fulham Good Neighbours is a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee, with seven paid staff members and around 100 volunteers. The charity has won a number of awards, including the prestigious Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service.
Vision Statement
Fulham Good Neighbours is a local charity enabling neighbours to create a community where they look out and care for each other.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to enable local older, disabled and vulnerable adults to:
- Live independently and to contribute to society,
- Help overcome isolation and loneliness,
- Be at the heart of the community
by providing practical support.
Our Values are:
- Trustworthiness;
- Being welcoming and inclusive;
- Proactivity and flexibility.
Fulham Good Neighbours support mainly older people, including those with dementia, with a range of services:
Good Neighbour Scheme – practical help at home. We do what any good neighbour would: small DIY, collect medication, escort to appointments, accompany shopping and take care of pets to name just a few of our free services delivered by nearly 100 volunteers, many of whom are older people.
Befriending for those who are housebound
Decorating
Digital Inclusion for those who are housebound
Gardening and Adopt a Garden scheme
Social Clubs to help beat isolation and loneliness:
- Art Group;
- Chair Based Exercise Groups;
- Fulham Carers;
- Fulham Lunch Club;
- Fulham Sunday Afternoon Tea;
- Silver Clubs;
- Shared Reading Group.
We also offer our hall to other local small groups supporting older people for regular or one-off meetings.
Finally, we organise the Parsons Green Fair - an annual event for the whole community attended by over 9,000 people.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Take responsibility for the successful implementation of the charity's strategic plan
- Initiate new project development for approval by the board of trustees
- Recruit and manage staff
- Ensure staff are supported in their roles and that they meet their targets
- Cover for staff in their absence
- Ensure there are sufficient numbers of active volunteers who are adequately supported
- Promote the organisation, increase its visibility and build relationships with stakeholders
- Provide management, monitoring and evaluation of projects and core activities
- Support the Parsons Fair Committee and Board of Trustees with the organisation and successful implementation of the event.
- In conjunction with the Finance Administrator and Treasurer, monitor all income, expenditure, accounts, funding, investments and budgets
- Nurture existing, and initiate new, funding sources. Maximise other income
- Continue to develop the charity’s IT systems and ensure that it remains at the forefront of technological changes
- Attend board meetings and determine policy in conjunction with the Board of Trustees
- Act as company secretary
- Ensure the charity complies with charity and company law
- Ensure appropriate health and safety policies and practices are in place
- Take responsibility for the security, alarm and daily management of the premises
- Maintain awareness of relevant charitable and local sector issues and trends
- Build and nurture relationships within the local community and with local businesses
- Carry out any other tasks and duties as determined by the Board of Trustees
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential requirements
- Senior management experience within the charity sector or similar
- Experience of working at a senior level with and under the direction of a board of trustees
- Experience in the negotiating, monitoring and reporting on statutory and non-statutory funding
- Financial acumen including financial reporting
- Experience of successfully delivering strategic plans
- Experience in publicity and marketing
- Experience in management of staff and volunteers
Desirable requirements
- Empathy and experience of working with older people
- Knowledge of Sage charity accounting software
- Local knowledge
Conditions
Ability to work flexibly with occasional evenings and weekends
DBS Check
Two references, including the most recent employer
What we offer
We are a small but friendly team of seven staff, five of whom work part-time. We hope that you will decide to join us and benefit from the following:
Working Hours: 35hrs over 5 days per week
Salary: JPC Pay Scale 39-43; starting salary £41,675
Pension: 5% employer’s pension contribution
Holidays: 28 days per annum
Cycle to Work Scheme
Eye Care Vouchers
Interest-Free Travel Ticket Loan
Ability to ‘buy’/’sell’ up to 3 days A/L each year
A friendly work environment - We are accredited with London Healthy Workplace Charter (commitment level)
How to apply
To apply, please submit an up to date CV and a supporting statement of no more than 2 pages by email or by post to Recruitment – confidential, Chris Mikata, Fulham Good Neighbours, Rosaline Hall, 70 Rosaline Road, London SW6 7QT.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Closing date: midday on Thursday, 12th March 2020
Interviews: Monday, 23rd March 2020
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One of the UK’s most inspiring and best known faith-based organisations, is looking for a passionate and meticulous Territorial Director of Homelessness Services. The work of Homelessness Services is underpinned by a newly developed 5 year Strategic Mission Plan supported by core values, demonstrated and measured against priorities of Transformation, Integration, Discipleship and Effectiveness.
As Territorial Director of Homelessness Services you will give Christian spiritual leadership, have overall strategic and operational responsibility and management of The Salvation Army’s Homelessness Services across the United Kingdom & Republic of Ireland and will ensure that the strategic objectives, values and business model are aligned to the territorial mission of The Salvation Army. You will ensure that effective and financial management of all services within the Homelessness Services portfolio are carefully monitored and appropriate and timely interventions are put in place to ensure quality services are maintained. In addition, you will ensure a competent and effective workforce, contract compliance, financial probity and that all services are fit for purpose and that they remain strategically and missionally relevant.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
- Appropriate and relevant higher education/university qualification
- Experience of management & leadership at a senior level
- An excellent understanding of financial management and budgetary control
- Excellent communication skills
- Good knowledge and understanding of homelessness at national level.
This role has an occupational requirement that the successful candidate must be a committed and practising Christian and will be in sympathy with the doctrines of, and supportive of, the purposes and the aims and objectives of The Salvation Army.
This is a permanent position based at Territorial Headquarters currently located at 101 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6BN. In December 2021, we will be moving to our new, modern headquarters at Denmark Hill, London, SE5 8BQ. This exciting new building will provide a more effective workplace to help The Salvation Army better achieve its mission.
Benefits: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays; a contributory pension scheme; season ticket loan; an employee assistance programme
For further details please visit the Salvation Army website.
Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK.
CVs will not be accepted.
Promoting equality in the workplace.
Closing date: 1st March 2020
Interview date: 11th March 2020
To lead on all issues related to support and advice provision and to provide strong leadership to the teams ensuring the delivery of services provided by our client are high quality, rooted on good practice and facilitate positive outcomes for young adults.
Client Details
Charity
Description
You will be:
- implement our client's strategic ambitions in relation to support and advice services, UK wide.
- continue to improve the organisation's information sharing, support and advice related services, so that they deliver effective interventions for deaf young people and young adults; working collaboratively with Scotland and Northern Ireland teams as well as in partnership with others.
- take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and adults at risk.
- in conjunction with stakeholders continuing to improve and develop portfolio of support and advice service models (including digital) based on research, insight and evidence of need and gaps, ensuring reach and accessibility to vulnerable groups
- support our clients work in influencing and shaping national and local services by ensuring data from Support and Advice Services and experiences from families contribute to our Policy and Campaigning activity.
Profile
Essential skills:
- Knowledge of the education, welfare and/or advice sectors.
- Significant senior management experience of delivering a sizeable national family support, family information or advice services within the third or public sector.
- Proven strategic and business planning skills, with the ability to manage, guide and support a major function.
- Experience of developing, piloting funding and rolling out relevant service models.
- Experience of operational management at senior level - including planning, process mapping, setting and monitoring KPI's, outcome and impact reporting and financial management.
- Extensive recruitment and line management experience of teams (involving geographically dispersed and home-based staff), including performance management, recruitment, objective setting, coaching and training.
- Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, through: management information reporting, motivating staff, managing multiple relationships and influencing.
Job Offer
Job Offer: £46,118 - £50,000
We are working with a national charity who offer support and advice services to young people and their families. They help young people over come barriers, and offer a range of support services to them and their beneficiaries. These include; their helpline and children and family support.
They are now looking for a Deputy Director of Support Services to lead on all issues related to support and advice, and to implement their ambitious strategy in relation to support services UK wide.
You will continue with their good work; improving the organisations information sharing, support and advice services, and work collaboratively with Scotland and Northern Ireland teams. This role will directly manage a team of 4, and indirectly a team of 30.
They are looking for someone who;
- Has extensive knowledge of the education, welfare or advice services.
- Significant senior management experience, delivering national family support, or advice services within the third or private sector.
- Business planning skills, with the ability to manage, guide and support a major function.
- Experience of developing and rolling out relevant service models.
- Operational management experience at senior level - including planning, process mapping, monitoring KPI's and impact reporting.
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Our mission is to support 87 Church of England schools throughout Suffolk. We are looking for an experienced professional with senior primary leadership experience to join our team. The role involves providing a range of support to headteachers and governors. Based in Ipswich, but with travel throughout Suffolk, this post is rewarding and varied.
21 hours per week 0.6 FTE
£33,077 pa (FTE £55,013)
For an application form, job description and further details, please see our website
Closing date: Monday 2 March 2020
Interview date: Monday 23 March 2020
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
If you can…
- Provide vision and collaborative leadership
- Maximise opportunities to secure new funding and partnerships
- Lead campaigning, influencing and public policy work
… then you could be the person to lead the development of Home-Start’s work in Scotland.
Director for Scotland
Salary: £43,000
36 hours per week, based in Edinburgh
Home-Start is a vibrant community network of 31 local charities across Scotland helping families with young children through challenging times. In Scotland, over 1500 volunteers support over 3,500 families and nearly 6,500 children each year through compassionate, confidential help to parents, carers and families when they need us most.
You will have strategic responsibility for the leadership and development of Home-Start UK’s work in Scotland and provide vision, support and collaborative leadership for our network of independent local Home-Starts.
As expected, you will have experience of leadership and partnership working, as well as managing strategic funding relationships and a track record of working together with others, including across the third sector.
You will have worked successfully to influence local or national government policy and have engaged with elected representatives at various levels. This means you will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the structures and working of the Scottish Government and Scottish Parliament, local government children and families’ governance and practice, have connections with health services, and significant knowledge of the wider early years and family support environment in Scotland.
Finally you will have well-developed networking, representational and negotiating skills, as well as excellent collaborative leadership, diplomacy and relationship building ability.
Closing date for applications: Monday 6 April 2020.
Interviews will be held on 23 April in Edinburgh.
TO APPLY
If you would like to apply for this position, please read the job description attached in 'additional documents' before clicking the apply button and attaching your CV and covering letter, it will be sent automatically to us.
As part of any recruitment process, Home-Start UK collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. You are under no statutory or contractual obligation to provide data to Home-Start UK during the recruitment process. However, if you do not provide the information, we may not be able to process your application properly or at all.
Home-Start is committed to Equality of Opportunity and Diversity. We wish to encourage applications from all parts of the community irrespective of gender, race, colour, age, sexual orientation or disability. Appointments will be based on merit, following an open and clear selection process.
Charity No. in England and Wales 1108837 and in Scotland SC039172.
No agencies please.
An opportunity for a creative and dedicated individual to join our charity shop team has arisen at our charity shop in Eye, Suffolk. We are looking for an experienced Deputy Shop Manager who can help develop our charity shop. You will be responsible, along with the Shop Manager, for all aspects of the shop’s smooth running from stock processing and cash handling to volunteer recruitment and training.
You should be able to lead and motivate a team of volunteers. Have excellent customer service skills and be computer literate. We are especially looking for an individual that has a ‘can do’ attitude in all areas of the shop.
This position is for 2 days per week, 9.15am to 4.45pm (including alternate Saturdays). Your holiday entitlement will be 5.6 weeks per year (pro rata inclusive of bank holidays).
We will also need you to work additional days as required to cover the Shop Manager’s holiday or any periods of absence. These will be paid in addition to your annual salary.
This is a great opportunity to do something worthwhile as profits from the shop directly fund our work supporting children and families within the local area. See our website for more information.
Please apply by downloading the application pack from our website.
Experience: retail: 2 years (Preferred)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced industry professional to join the team at Waddow Hall, Lancashire.
Waddow is a 17th-century manor house set in 178 acres of beautiful Lancashire countryside overlooking the River Ribble. We provide training and adventurous activity opportunities for a wide range of customers including Girlguiding members, schools, corporate clients and members of the public.
Reporting to the Centre Manager you will need skills and experience in leading and motivating a team of people, hospitality and operations knowledge including catering, housekeeping, bookings, bar and retail operations, an understanding of activity delivery in an outdoor centre setting, an ability to oversee departmental finances and to manage the operational running of the centre in the absence of the Centre Manager.
While Girlguiding’s young membership is only open to girls and young women, we work as One Team with over 100,000 adult volunteers. We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to inclusivity across the organisation. Girlguiding is proud to be part of the Stonewall Diversity Champions programme, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a member of Time to Change. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
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Deputy Shop Manager (Sidmouth) (TRD2556)
Sidmouth
£8,425 per annum
18 Hours per week
About us
Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty. That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.
Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 19 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.
Oxfam Purpose
To work with others to overcome poverty and suffering
Trading Purpose
To make as much money as possible to overcome poverty and suffering
About our Oxfam Shops
Open for business since 1948, Oxfam shops are at the heart of the charity and their community, raising vital funds and increasing public awareness of what we do. They are always guided by our values of empowerment, accountability and inclusiveness and focussed on making as much money as possible.
The Role of our Deputy Shop Managers
Commercially aware and constantly looking for new business opportunities, deputy shop managers motivate their teams and create a safe and energised work environment. They have high standards, a strong drive to achieve results and are accountable for their business.
The role of the deputy shop manager is empowered, varied, busy and gives the opportunity to work with some amazing people. Shop managers are pivotal for the success of our business and can make a real difference. Oxfam operates a volunteer operating model, in which volunteers are empowered to take over most of the tasks within the shop, including running the shop in the manager’s absence.
Often the only paid member of staff, our managers and deputy managers are comfortable in this environment, really enjoy working with others and are great at delegating to their teams. Excellent communicators, they are creative, and always look for opportunities to attract new supporters every day.
Our Values and Commitment to Safeguarding
Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Key Skills and Competencies required
- Significant leadership qualities and experience. (E)
- Ability to build, retain and develop a team. (E)
- Strong drive to achieve results through others. (E)
- Ability to delegate, coach and listen. (E)
- Enjoys working with people and has a friendly and approachable manner. (E)
- Ability to manage time under conflicting priorities. (E)
- Ability to demonstrate resilience to the everyday pressures that come with the role. (E)
- Excellent communication skills.(E)
- Ability to motivate self and others. (E)
- High level of motivation, enthusiasm and a sense of fun. (E)
- Open and adaptable to change and able to support others through it. (E)
- Commercial awareness and judgement. (D)
- Ability to establish and maintain successful retail processes and merchandising. (E)
- Ability to understand and interpret basic financial reports. (D)
- IT literacy and numeracy skills. (Using email systems and online resources; use and understand basic spreadsheets and word processing packages. Be aware of and be open to the role of social networking and ecommerce.) (E)
- Eager and required to adhere to Oxfam’s principles and values (click here) as well as the promotion of diversity and gender rights (click here). (E)
- Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equity, diversity, gender, child safety and staff health and wellbeing principles. (E)
How to apply
To apply, please click the apply button. As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB takes its obligation to protect the rights of children and vulnerable people very seriously; therefore, the successful candidate for this post will be also subject to extensive background checking, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS), as this role involves unsupervised access to the above-mentioned groups.
For full information surrounding DBS and the vacancy, please view the full job description.
Deputy Shop Manager (Exeter) (TRD2557)
About us
Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty. That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.
Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 19 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.
Oxfam Purpose
To work with others to overcome poverty and suffering
Trading Purpose
To make as much money as possible to overcome poverty and suffering
About our Oxfam Shops
Open for business since 1948, Oxfam shops are at the heart of the charity and their community, raising vital funds and increasing public awareness of what we do. They are always guided by our values of empowerment, accountability and inclusiveness and focussed on making as much money as possible.
The Role of our Deputy Shop Managers
Commercially aware and constantly looking for new business opportunities, deputy shop managers motivate their teams and create a safe and energised work environment. They have high standards, a strong drive to achieve results and are accountable for their business.
The role of the deputy shop manager is empowered, varied, busy and gives the opportunity to work with some amazing people. Shop managers are pivotal for the success of our business and can make a real difference. Oxfam operates a volunteer operating model, in which volunteers are empowered to take over most of the tasks within the shop, including running the shop in the manager’s absence.
Often the only paid member of staff, our managers and deputy managers are comfortable in this environment, really enjoy working with others and are great at delegating to their teams. Excellent communicators, they are creative, and always look for opportunities to attract new supporters every day.
Our Values and Commitment to Safeguarding
Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Key Skills and Competencies required
- Significant leadership qualities and experience. (E)
- Ability to build, retain and develop a team. (E)
- Strong drive to achieve results through others. (E)
- Ability to delegate, coach and listen. (E)
- Enjoys working with people and has a friendly and approachable manner. (E)
- Ability to manage time under conflicting priorities. (E)
- Ability to demonstrate resilience to the everyday pressures that come with the role. (E)
- Excellent communication skills.(E)
- Ability to motivate self and others. (E)
- High level of motivation, enthusiasm and a sense of fun. (E)
- Open and adaptable to change and able to support others through it. (E)
- Commercial awareness and judgement. (D)
- Ability to establish and maintain successful retail processes and merchandising. (E)
- Ability to understand and interpret basic financial reports. (D)
- IT literacy and numeracy skills. (Using email systems and online resources; use and understand basic spreadsheets and word processing packages. Be aware of and be open to the role of social networking and ecommerce.) (E)
- Eager and required to adhere to Oxfam’s principles and values (click here) as well as the promotion of diversity and gender rights (click here). (E)
- Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equity, diversity, gender, child safety and staff health and wellbeing principles. (E)
How to apply
As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB takes its obligation to protect the rights of children and vulnerable people very seriously; therefore, the successful candidate for this post will be also subject to extensive background checking, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS), as this role involves unsupervised access to the above-mentioned groups.
For full information surrounding DBS and the vacancy, please view the full job description.
My client is an established Care and Support Housing Provider based in Birmingham looking to recruit a Deputy Support Manager for one of their services.
As the Deputy Manager you will be managing a small team at floor level and will be responsible for ensuring that all service users are given the best service for their individual needs.
This is a fixed term 12 month contract however my client will consider a permanent opportunity for an exceptional and experienced candidate. Ideally they would like someone who is available immediately however are happy to consider candidates who need to give up to 4 weeks notice.
You will need an enhanced DBS check issued within the last 12 months to be considered for this role.
As the Deputy Support Manager you will be carrying out a range of duties, some of them are as follows:
- To provide and maintain an outstanding delivery of care to residents.
- To support and lead the care team to carry out all care practices in accordance with the Group's policies and procedures.
- To support all staff to promote and maintain a high standard of care, complying with all quality systems introduced by the Group.
- To undertake the initial assessment of residents in line with policies and procedures and develop a care plan with the resident and their representatives, ensuring that it is realistic and achievable.
- To supervise and participate in the delivery of care to residents in line with the care plan.
- To anticipate the needs of the residents, monitor the effectiveness of the care plan, making changes as necessary, ensuring that the plan reflects changing circumstances and current objectives, working in line with the Commission for Social Care Inspectorate regulations.
- To ensure that all residents' care plans and records are maintained and updated in line with regulations.
- To ensure that all medications, including controlled drugs, are administered, recorded, maintained and replenished at all times consistent with the Group's policies and procedures and in line with NMC guidance on drug administration.
- To ensure that weekly audits of medication are carried out in line with the providers medication policy.
- To undertake senior care assistants competencies.
- To carry out regular audits of care relevant practices and address any concerns in a timely manner.
- To demonstrate an understanding of the prevention of abuse of vulnerable adults, recognition of the signs of abuse and procedures to follow in the event of an allegation of abuse.
- To act as a communicator on resident care matters (including any change in condition, concerns, requests etc.) to the resident or to the friends/relatives/advocates of the resident, or to the registered manager and other members of the staff team.
- To promote the inclusion of the residents in all social and recreational activities designed to enhance, stimulate, develop and maintain the highest quality of life and enjoyment within the home
- To work with the management team in recruitment and selection of appropriately trained staff in line with CQC regulations and the providers recruitment policy and procedure.
There will be flexibility required for this role as the working hours are shift based. The shifts include weekends and evening as and when required. Please do keep this in mind when applying as it is an essential requirement.
If you are interested in knowing more and would like to discuss in more detail to apply, please send your CV to [email protected] or contact Haleema on 0121 685 8700 for a confidential chat.
I look forward to hearing from you!
Your expert recruitment consultant is Haleema Farid, call today on 0121 685 8711 or email [email protected] Eden Brown Synergy is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Synergy is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Salary: £38,000 to £40,000, plus pension
Hours: 35 hours per week
Accountable to: Director of Services
Accountable for: Services Managers, Caseworkers, Purple Door team
Permanent
Benefits: 28 days holiday, 8 Bank Holidays and pension
akt is looking for a dynamic person to join our leadership team as our Assistant Director of Services, helping to shape the future of the national charity for lgbtq+ young people experiencing homelessness. Based in our Manchester service centre, you will lead on expanding our Greater Manchester based offer as well as supporting our Director of Services by overseeing the operational delivery of our services to young people across our other three regions. You will ideally have a strong background in housing and homelessness.
Job summary:
To provide management and leadership for the organisation’s direct service offer to young people: strengthening and developing our position as the national LGBT youth homelessness provider
Key Tasks:
- As day to day operational lead for akt’s services, oversee the re-shaping and effective delivery of our offer to young people nationally
- To ensure the effective design and delivery of akt’s digital offer to young people
- Be responsible for managing the Services Team managers and providing oversight to the management of the direct delivery team
- Lead on the forthcoming programme to redesign / develop our offer across the north of England, including the expansion of our Purple Door housing project
- To lead on the management of contracts and partnerships relating to our services
- To lead on the performance management of our service delivery
- To deputise for the Director of Services when requested and to undertake the role of deputy safeguarding lead nationally
- In this national role, to undertake regular travel between akt’s bases and also to other locations in developing akt’s national footprint
- In conjunction with the Director of Services, liaise with and brief Trustees, as appropriate, including attending Services Committees and Board meetings
Senior Management Team Responsibilities:
- To be a public leadership figure for the organisation in the North at external and internal events and deputise for the Director of Services when requested
- In partnership with the Director of Services, identify and develop business opportunities to ensure the growth and sustainability of the organisation, to include developing strategic partnerships nationally to ensure the growth of our services
- As a member of the Leadership Team, contribute to strategic planning and business development, including supporting the Chief Executive in facilitating the process of establishing the business plan and strategic plan
- Work in partnership with the Director of Services to implement the delivery of the strategic plan as agreed by the board
- Take a leadership role in promoting the organisation and representing the organisation effectively to external stakeholders
- Work with the Director of Services to ensure that the Board receives appropriate advice and information on all relevant matters to enable akt to fulfil its governance responsibilities
- Undertake any other tasks that may be requested, commensurate with the nature and level of the post and as may be required by the Director of Services
Performance Management:
Performance in the role will be assessed against key performance indicators and other targets relating to the organisation’s business plan.
Other Responsibilities:
- To represent akt appropriately and effectively at all times
- Comply with akt’s policies, procedures, management and monitoring systems
- To organise and participate in some events out of hours, e.g. fundraising and publicity events
- Other duties commensurate with the nature of the post
- Act as a Deputy Safeguarding Lead
All akt employees are expected to demonstrate a commitment to the values, codes of practice and involvement of young people, which underpin and govern our work
Person Specification
Essential:
- Significant demonstrable experience in a housing or homelessness setting
- Experienced manager with proven track record of success, excellent time management skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure
- Natural leader, capable of innovative thinking and the ability to inspire others
- Experience of managing targets and developing operational plans for a team/department
- Proven experience of partnership working and stakeholder management
- Strong budget management skills
- Ability to review and manage service delivery risks, implement change and ensure the development of an effective team/department
- Proven experience in managing change, achieving objectives and establishing and implementing innovative solutions
- Experience in contract management
- Demonstrable strong team-work skills
- Ability to negotiate, influence and persuade others in complex situations to achieve required outcomes
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written – including the ability to interpret complex information and advise clearly and concisely to a range of audiences
- Flexibility to undertake national travel and evening and weekend working
- Direct experience of preparing high-quality written work in a professional environment
- Excellent information technology skills
Desirable:
- Relevant qualification in housing, social work or equivalent
- Experience of working within a senior management team
- Experience of negotiating contracts and partnership working with the statutory sector
- Knowledge and understanding of the issues facing young LGBTQ+ young people
- Degree-level education or equivalent
- Lived experience of homelessness
- Experience of leading and managing a multi-site department
- Knowledge of the issues facing young LGBTQ+ homeless people, including the consequences of vulnerability and poverty, intersectional identities and multiple disadvantage.
At AKT we are fully focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity, we are committed to our team reflecting the diverse community we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or age. We particularly encourage applications from BAME, transgender identities and disability groups, who are currently under-represented within AKT. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, on commencement, or once in post.
Deputy Shop Manager (Pershore) (TRD2555)
Pershore
£8,425
18 Hours per week
About us
Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty. That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.
Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 19 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.
Oxfam Purpose
To work with others to overcome poverty and suffering
Trading Purpose
To make as much money as possible to overcome poverty and suffering
About our Oxfam Shops
Open for business since 1948, Oxfam shops are at the heart of the charity and their community, raising vital funds and increasing public awareness of what we do. They are always guided by our values of empowerment, accountability and inclusiveness and focussed on making as much money as possible.
The Role of our Deputy Shop Managers
Commercially aware and constantly looking for new business opportunities, deputy shop managers motivate their teams and create a safe and energised work environment. They have high standards, a strong drive to achieve results and are accountable for their business.
The role of the deputy shop manager is empowered, varied, busy and gives the opportunity to work with some amazing people. Shop managers are pivotal for the success of our business and can make a real difference. Oxfam operates a volunteer operating model, in which volunteers are empowered to take over most of the tasks within the shop, including running the shop in the manager’s absence.
Often the only paid member of staff, our managers and deputy managers are comfortable in this environment, really enjoy working with others and are great at delegating to their teams. Excellent communicators, they are creative, and always look for opportunities to attract new supporters every day.
Our Values and Commitment to Safeguarding
Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Key Skills and Competencies required
- Significant leadership qualities and experience. (E)
- Ability to build, retain and develop a team. (E)
- Strong drive to achieve results through others. (E)
- Ability to delegate, coach and listen. (E)
- Enjoys working with people and has a friendly and approachable manner. (E)
- Ability to manage time under conflicting priorities. (E)
- Ability to demonstrate resilience to the everyday pressures that come with the role. (E)
- Excellent communication skills.(E)
- Ability to motivate self and others. (E)
- High level of motivation, enthusiasm and a sense of fun. (E)
- Open and adaptable to change and able to support others through it. (E)
- Commercial awareness and judgement. (D)
- Ability to establish and maintain successful retail processes and merchandising. (E)
- Ability to understand and interpret basic financial reports. (D)
- IT literacy and numeracy skills. (Using email systems and online resources; use and understand basic spreadsheets and word processing packages. Be aware of and be open to the role of social networking and ecommerce.) (E)
- Eager and required to adhere to Oxfam’s principles and values (click here) as well as the promotion of diversity and gender rights (click here). (E)
- Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equity, diversity, gender, child safety and staff health and wellbeing principles. (E)
How to apply
As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB takes its obligation to protect the rights of children and vulnerable people very seriously; therefore, the successful candidate for this post will be also subject to extensive background checking, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS), as this role involves unsupervised access to the above-mentioned groups.
For full information surrounding DBS and the vacancy, please view the full job description.