We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an innovative Shop Manager, who is looking to make their mark in a high profile store in Gillingham, Kent. You will join us working 35 hours per week on a rota basis (to include weekends) and in return you will receive a competitive salary of up to £19,718.96 per annum plus excellent benefits.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of adoption and homing centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2021 we helped 137,000 cats and kittens. That's the equivalent of around 375 cats a day!

Each of our shops has its own charm and personality due to our dedicated volunteers and colleagues. From vintage jewellery and jigsaws to harps and handbags, whether our customers are looking for that 'must have' item or simply a 'missing piece', our team of Shop Managers ensure customers are met with great customer service. We are helping the environment while improving the lives of cats, one t-shirt at a time.
 
Responsibilities of our Shop Manager:

As a Shop Manager you will combine commercial acumen with creativity, leading a team of employees and volunteers to deliver the highest standards of customer service and presentation in order to maximise income for cat welfare. This is an exciting opportunity to manage a successful store, market and promote the store within the community and build an exceptional team that are committed to raising funds to support cats and kittens in our care.

What we’re looking for in our Shop Manager:

• Previous retail and people management experience
• A strong communicator with excellent organisational skills
• A highly self-motivated, positive and resilient individual
• The ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of people
• Strong knowledge of the issues relating to recruiting and retaining volunteers
• Experience of working to targets and KPIs within a retail environment is essential

What we can offer you:

• salary of up to £19,728.96 per annum plus excellent benefits
• generous annual leave entitlement
• contribution pension scheme
• life assurance scheme
• range of health benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme
• and more

Join us as our Shop Manager and know you are helping to make a real difference to cats and kittens across the UK!

Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly. Applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

Closing date: 30th May 2022

Virtual interview date: 8th June 2022

Cats Protection is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and protecting anyone that comes into contact with us from harm.  We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Do you want to be part of shaping a brand new innovative residential support service for young people in Leicestershire?

Can you achieve transformational change for looked after young people who have a range of complex needs?

If you're passionate about the children and young people in your care and can show understanding, tenacity and consistency of care - this may be the opportunity for you!

History of Service

A new model of Children's Residential Care provision has been developed within the Children's Innovation Partnership between Barnardo's and Leicestershire County Council. The partnership was established to drive forward key elements of the Care Placement Strategy 2018-2021. The Care Placement Strategy is an overarching document which brings together key departmental strategies within the overall pathway of edge of care through to leaving care.

Residential Design Brief

The first Design Brief the Children's Innovation Partnership was tasked with was in Residential Care. A period of comprehensive design work was carried out between January - September 2019, led by Barnardo's. The design work analysed strengths, areas for development and opportunities within the county.

Service Overview

Multi-Functional Properties

An element of the model is the procurement of properties to be used as Multi-Functional Properties. Each of these properties will be fully self-contained, multi-functional- each will be able to house up to two young people as well as staff accommodation.

One of these properties will be a CSE/CCE home.

Initial Location of Post

Potential sites will be confirmed at interview.

Supplementary Information

Objectives of Service

This provision will take a therapeutic needs-based approach to ensure that the support each child receives is the most appropriate to their specific needs.

Young people requiring residential support may have more severe behavioural problems than young people requiring other types of provision for a variety of reasons, including:

* Effects of previous neglect and trauma.
* Impacts of disrupted relationships, including separation from their parents, breakdown of previous placement(s).
* Negative peer influences with concerns that they are on the cusp or involved with criminal exploitation or child sexual exploitation.

This provision is being established to increase the capacity of provision for young people within Leicestershire, to increase local support for our most complex and vulnerable young people. This provision will focus on the following principles intended to improve outcomes:

* A safe and structured group living environment.
* Residential workers who are specifically trained in attachment and ACES are warm and responsive.
* Opportunities for young people's development.
* Therapeutic support and relationships.
* Trauma-informed approaches.
* Preparation for adulthood.

The aim of the service is to provide a nurturing and high quality environment. The accommodation will meet the needs of young people who have experienced trauma, neglect, rejection and whose basic needs have not been met. The accommodation will provide a truly therapeutic environment that can meet the needs of young people who require support to manage their behaviours safely, develop their resilience and prepare them for the demands of future life with their own families or in other settings.

The staff working alongside young people will be fully accepting of the young people and be prepared to offer them a professional relationship based on understanding and acceptance which is informed by our understanding of the effects of trauma and poor attachment.

When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification, Job Description and Additional Information document. This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described.

This post may attract an additional market supplement and /or relocation expenses. Must be able to travel throughout the Locality to meet the requirements of the role.

Part-time 21 hrs p/w with the potential for full-time subject to funding

Fixed term contract for 1 year

Camberwell, London SE5

Ref: CFM-222

Are you a compassionate, collaborative and influential individual with a proven record of working with socially excluded young people and adults?  Looking for an exciting and rewarding new career opportunity?

If so, join St Giles Trust as Children and Families Service Manager, where you will provide a high-level service and management support for London-based children and families projects as well as managing a team of SOS Gangs and Family Gangs Workers.  You will also have a national and organisational remit, which will offer professional, expert advice, information and support on children and family issues across all St Giles Trust’s client services.

About St Giles Trust

An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others. 

About this vital role

Our successful candidate will lead on Children and Families Services across the organisation, which will include planning and providing advice, support and training to team members and attached volunteers in the form of team meetings, regular supervision meetings and daily contact.  You will also manage a team of front-line caseworkers and senior caseworkers and services as assigned, plus support and contribute to funding bids, strategic planning and development meetings and promotional activities.

We will count on you to ensure that monthly and quarterly reports are prepared and provided to contract managers and funders, while monthly performance data reports, narrative reports and risk registers are sent to the SMT.  Ensuring that referred clients are assessed with reference to St Giles Trust practices and that staff produce support and risk management plans based on these assessments is a key duty, as is developing and maintaining strong relationships with referral agencies.

What we are looking for

• Extensive supervisory experience in a social care and/or criminal justice setting
• The ability to provide support, supervision and coaching to staff
• Experience of casework or casework supervision, particularly disadvantaged families with complex needs, families or young people affected by gang and county lines activity or victims of serious youth violence
• Significant experience of managing teams who are geographically spread with multiple partnerships
• Strong interpersonal, negotiating and project management abilities
• Experience of setting up and operating systems to monitor and report on work with clients

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, childcare vouchers, season ticket loan and much more.

Closing date: 11pm, Sunday 5th June 2022. Interviews: Wednesday 8th June 2022.

St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.

For further information, or to apply, please visit our website via the ‘Apply’ button. 

As an organisation that works with children and adults at risk we are committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the safety of our clients and successful applicants will be DBS Checked.

We have a fantastic development opportunity to join one of our five Children’s Homes in London.

We are looking for candidates with the aspiration to develop their careers with us and become Registered Managers through our Leadership Passport and Management Training offer.

Starting salary of £31,552 as Deputy Manager, and up to £41,208 as Registered Manager.

We are proud that 80% of our Registered Managers are internal promotions. Take your career to next level with our comprehensive in-house training and funded Level 5 qualifications.

About Us

St Christopher's is an established children’s charity that has provided care and support for vulnerable children and young people for 150 years.  Our focus and commitment is all about our children and young people. We provide fostering, children's homes and a range of innovative housing and support services across London, Essex, West Midlands and the Isle of Man.

We really care about children and young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do. We ask children and young people what they think and involve them in decision making, from helping to shape new services to interviewing new members of staff.  Our social pedagogic approach is our core philosophy of care.  Put simply this is a holistic approach for building positive relationships with children and young people to bring out their inner “diamond”.

We are an equal opportunity employer and keen to develop an inclusive workforce were people feel they belong.  We hope to attract application from under- represented groups including people from different cultures, nationalities, socio economic backgrounds, ages, disabilities, religion, faith, sex, orientation, child care responsibilities and with gender diverse identities.

St Christopher’s Academy

When you join St Christopher’s, we will set you up in your career with a tailored development plan. Whether you want to move across to a different service, become a Manager or just explore further your current role, we will support you to map out your career trajectory and help you achieve your professional ambitions. If you want to learn more about St Christopher’s Academy, please click visit our website.

The successful candidate will have:

• Two years’ recent experience of working with children/young people who are at risk in a residential or community based setting.
• Degree in Social Work or equivalent or at least Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent.
• Ability to develop appropriate one-to-one relationships with young people and employ mentoring skills that empower young people to achieve their goals
• Numeracy skills to manage budgets efficiently and contribute to the budgetary process.
• An understanding of the regulatory framework relevant to the provision of residential services for children and young people.
• Awareness of issues facing young people such as bullying, gangs and exploitation and how these impact on behaviour
• Ability to work shifts including weekends and bank holidays and undertake sleep-ins.
• Ability and willingness to be part of an on call rota overseeing multiple Homes.

About the Role

As Deputy Manager, you will lead and support a professional team of staff committed to transforming young lives and creating positive outcomes. You will be supported by a Registered Manager, Deputy Manager, Team Leaders, and the team of residential staff.

Key aspect of the role:

• To assist the manager in safeguarding and ensuring every child and young person receives high quality care as measured by Ofsted in the social care common inspection framework.
• To assist the manager in the management of the home, including the staff, external relationships, the budget, the resources and fabric of the building.

In return we offer:

• Starting Salary of £31,552
• Real opportunities to develop your career and become a Registered Manager.
• A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture.
• 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years’ service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata.
• Industry Leading training programme including access to level 3 qualifications, children’s right and participation, CSE, empowerment, mental health and Social Pedagogy,
• Contributory pension scheme, Enhanced Maternity and Company Sick Scheme.
• BUPA Employee Assistance Programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support.
• Interest-free season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme.
• Discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK.
• Discretionary Funded Training Programs.
• Employee Awards based on performance and length of service.

Recruitment Process

At St Christopher’s we are committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people in our care. During the recruitment process you will be expected to complete an online application form to ensure we capture essential information to meet legislation, best practice and vetting requirements.

Applicants will ideally already be on the DBS Update Service; if this is not the case St Christopher's will carry out a DBS (police) check prior to starting.

For further information and to apply online, please visit our website.

Closing date: 29th May 2022

Assessment dates: 6th & 10th June 2022

Our Assessment days will last for approx. 6 hours and they will be held in our Offices in Putney. Should you be shortlisted and invited, please ensure you are available to attend.

Deputy Manager

Location: Sesame House, Torquay

Permanent, Full-time 37.5 hrs per week (some weekend working/on-call required)

Salary: £25,642.50-£30,303.00 per annum

About the Role

Are you an experienced Deputy Manager looking for you’re a new challenge? Want to join a pioneering charity that makes a real difference to the lives of young people and adults with learning disabilities? 

If so, we’d love to hear from you. 

We have a fantastic new opening for an experienced Deputy Manager to join us at Sesame, a home shared by four young adults with learning disabilities in Torquay. 

We are looking for someone with the right expertise, values, motivation and determination to support our experienced Registered Home Manager in providing effective management of Sesame House by delivering the very best residential support for Adults with Autism and Learning Disabilities.

Ensuring Residents are supported to have a great life and that the support provided is of the highest quality – fully meeting standards set by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), evidencing best outcomes at all times underpinning our service design and delivery.

About Us

We are a Learning Disability Charity based at Dartington in Devon. Across the local area we have Children & Adults Residential Homes, a Further Education College and Community based programmes. 

With over 20 years of success, Lifeworks provides a range of programmes and services for people with learning disabilities. We are committed to supporting individuals to lead the lives they choose with the right person-centred support and rights and opportunities as all community citizens.

Lifeworks is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and they expect all staff to share this commitment. For this post, pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

About You

To join us as the Deputy Manager you’ll need to possess:

• NVQ level 4 in Health or Social Care or have extensive relatable experience or qualifications. 

• Experience of working with adults with additional needs and/or experience of working with people with learning disabilities in a supervisory role.

• Knowledge of Adult Residential Homes Regulations /CQC Inspection framework 

Benefits

We are a well-established Charity that provides an excellent range of staff benefits:

• 33 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing with service

• Annual Incremental pay rises (within grade)

• Pension and Life Assurance (T&C’s apply)

• Employee Assistance Scheme

• Retail/High Street shopping discounts (Eden Red) 

• Fully funded Enhanced DBS & Update Service

• Refer a Friend bonus scheme (T&C’s apply)

• Comprehensive induction & training programs

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to encouraging applications from applicants who declare they have a disability, provided they meet the minimum job criteria as specified in the person specification, by offering a guaranteed interview.

The Data Manager will lead on data selections, data segmentation, marketing analysis and how insights support the charity’s work. The post holder will ensure our processes and procedures for data management and storage are robust and in line with GDPR and other quality standards.

The Encephalitis Society (www.encephalitis.info) is the only resource dedicated to supporting those affected by encephalitis (inflammation of the brain). The Charity is based in the gorgeous market town of Malton, twixt York and Scarborough. Our offices are a 2-minute walk from the railway station which makes commuting a breeze. Currently, we are working under a hybrid arrangement post-pandemic where we split our time between home and office base. This job is also available for remote working.

KEY OBJECTIVES AND SPECIFIC AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
 

Donorfy and Beacon/Website

• To maintain and manage our CRM systems ensuring robust and up to date data that meets our needs.
• Provide database training.
• Work with colleagues to develop reporting tools to provide key information to fulfil their roles.
• Ensure data hygiene by preparing and running appropriate data checks on a regular basis.
• Co-developing and delivering strategy for websites with colleagues, including the long-term roadmap to develop the website and CRM platforms.

Data Insight and Impact Reporting

• Use analysis systems (e.g. google analytics, YouTube analytics, website reports) to measure the impact of our campaigns and services.
• Work with colleagues to collect KPI information and collate for monthly, quarterly and annual reporting.
• Develop and implement evaluation frameworks.
• Innovate new ways of collecting data to inform our work.
• Work with colleagues to use data to help us reach new audiences especially those that are hard to reach.

Data Protection

• Ensure all data collection follows our GDPR and data protection policies.
• Work with the Data Protection Officer to horizon scan new digital solutions to protect our data.

Do you want to be part of shaping a brand new innovative residential support service for young people in Leicestershire?

Can you achieve transformational change for looked after young people who have a range of complex needs?

If you're passionate about the children and young people in your care and can show understanding, tenacity and consistency of care - this may be the opportunity for you!

History of Service

A new model of Children's Residential Care provision has been developed within the Children's Innovation Partnership between Barnardo's and Leicestershire County Council. The partnership was established to drive forward key elements of the Care Placement Strategy 2018-2021. The Care Placement Strategy is an overarching document which brings together key departmental strategies within the overall pathway of edge of care through to leaving care.

Residential Design Brief

The first Design Brief the Children's Innovation Partnership was tasked with was in Residential Care. A period of comprehensive design work was carried out between January - September 2019, led by Barnardo's. The design work analysed strengths, areas for development and opportunities within the county.

Service Overview

Multi-Functional Properties

An element of the model is the procurement of two properties to be used as Multi-Functional Properties. Each of these properties will be fully self-contained, multi-functional- each will be able to house up to three young people as well as staff accommodation.

One of these properties will be a CSE/CCE home.

Initial Location of Post

Potential sites will be confirmed at interview.

Supplementary Information

Objectives of Service

This provision will take a therapeutic needs-based approach to ensure that the support each child receives is the most appropriate to their specific needs.

Young people requiring residential support may have more severe behavioural problems than young people requiring other types of provision for a variety of reasons, including:

* Effects of previous neglect and trauma.
* Impacts of disrupted relationships, including separation from their parents, breakdown of previous placement(s).
* Negative peer influences with concerns that they are on the cusp or involved with criminal exploitation or child sexual exploitation.

This provision is being established to increase the capacity of provision for young people within Leicestershire, to increase local support for our most complex and vulnerable young people. This provision will focus on the following principles intended to improve outcomes:

* A safe and structured group living environment.
* Residential workers who are specifically trained in attachment and ACES are warm and responsive.
* Opportunities for young people's development.
* Therapeutic support and relationships.
* Trauma-informed approaches.
* Preparation for adulthood.

The aim of the service is to provide a nurturing and high quality environment. The accommodation will meet the needs of young people who have experienced trauma, neglect, rejection and whose basic needs have not been met. The accommodation will provide a truly therapeutic environment that can meet the needs of young people who require support to manage their behaviours safely, develop their resilience and prepare them for the demands of future life with their own families or in other settings.

The staff working alongside young people will be fully accepting of the young people and be prepared to offer them a professional relationship based on understanding and acceptance which is informed by our understanding of the effects of trauma and poor attachment.

When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification, Job Description and Additional Information document. This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described.

This post may attract an additional market supplement and /or relocation expenses.

At Carers First, we understand that caring can be hard, but believe getting the right help shouldn’t be. We work directly with and for, unpaid carers to provide personalised information, advice and support. Making it easier for those caring for someone else to continue living their lives to the fullest.

We are currently seeking a Service Manager to join our team in Waltham Forrest and Haringey. Working collaboratively with carers and the team, the Service Manager will lead on creating and delivering an innovative and engaging service which meets the needs of Carers across Waltham Forest and Haringey.

To be successful you will have experience of leading and managing a remote team, with the ability to develop and empower individuals to be their best. Experience of managing and implementing change, with a demonstrable ability to identify and introduce new initiatives and deliver on these. An in-depth experience and working knowledge of leading on Safeguarding across an organisation

The location for the position is flexible but candidates must be willing to work out of one of Carers First’s main offices.

In return, you will benefit from working for a not-for-profit organisation that delivers a service which makes a real difference to people’s lives. We offer training and development to help you grow your career, good annual leave entitlement, flexible working options, access to our work-place pension, employee assistance programme and a Benenden Healthcare package.

If you are interested in becoming part of our team and have the skills and experience, we are looking for and are passionate about making a real difference then please read the Job Description and Person Specification.

Appointments are subject to Carers First receiving an appropriate disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service that we consider acceptable.

We encourage and welcome applications regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age. 

To apply for this role, please visit the Carers First website to download an application form.

If you would like to discuss this role confidentially, please contact us and we will be happy to organise for one of the Team to contact you.  Please note that if you have not been contacted within one week of the closing date, your application has not been successful

Interviews for suitable candidates will be arranged within one week upon receipt of a completed Carers First Application Form

Carers First is an Equal Opportunities Employer

The job of a Save the Children's UK Shop Manager is busy and fun.

• Do you have a genuine interest in working with the general public?
• Are you self-motivated with strong interpersonal skills?
• Are you passionate about delivering the best level of customer service?
• Are you motivated by our vision of creating a world where every child doesn't just survive, but thrives, and can go on to change the world?

If the answers to these questions are yes, we would love to hear from you!

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About Us

Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.

Job Purpose

Reporting directly to the Regional Retail Manager, the Shop Manager is responsible for leading, inspiring and growing the shops volunteering team in our well-loved shop based in Leamington Spa.

The Shop Manager will recruit, inspire, support and empower their own team of volunteers. You will utilise the volunteers' knowledge of the local community and enthusiasm for fashion to identify the right product mix and pricing levels for the shop to maximise sales.

They will generate high quality stock and lead a program of events to engage the local community and create a ‘buzz' around the shop.

The Shop Manager will also take ultimate responsibility for ensuring that the shop is managed in accordance with the organisation's policies and procedures for health & safety, financial safeguards and the safeguarding of children.

The chosen candidate must enjoy the excitement of a retail environment but most importantly, love people and have the ability to lead, inspire and empower those around you. The ultimate purpose of the job is to make as much money as possible to save children's lives

As a rights-based organisation, we are committed to anti-racism and actively opposed systemic oppression of any form. The role holder will also support our commitment to celebrate diversity, challenge inequality, and build an inclusive environment for every one of our employees so we can better represent the children we protect.

(Note: The role holder must be flexible and able to work weekends, bank holidays and additional hours when necessary)

Main Accountabilities

The Shop Manager will lead by example, being hands on when necessary. Key duties include:

Operations

• Being responsible for the management of the shop. Ensuring the organisation's policies, procedures and safeguards are adhered to at all times
• Empowering volunteers to deliver and maintain exceptional retail standards (including visual merchandising, customer service, stock generation and management, range selection, edit and effective pricing) through on-going training and development
• Engaging with the local community to build the level of donations and gift aid
• Working with the volunteer team to optimise the shop opening times and ensuring that the necessary cover is maintained when the shop is open
• Ensuring that the building and shop equipment are appropriately maintained at all times. Reporting any issues to the property department

Finance

• Working with the volunteer team to reach agreed financial targets
• Actively promoting the shop. Engaging with the local community with the shop and Save the Children to bring energy and drive sales

People Management

• Leading, inspiring and developing the shop volunteering team
• Ensuring that the team feel valued, motivated, happy and supported. Ensuring they are united in a common goal to raise as much money as possible for Save the Children

Person Profile

We're looking for an experienced retail manager with the ability to mould and delegate to an equally passionate team of volunteers. A brilliant communicator, inspirational leader, efficient business manager and unfailingly positive thinker, you must radiate natural warmth and a can-do entrepreneurial approach. And of course, you will have a passion for fashion!

Experience

• Experience of leading teams and achieving results from developing and supporting others
• Enthusiasm for retail and fashion
• Experience in a customer facing role

Abilities

• Ability to lead and inspire those around them
• Ability to drive sales and control costs
• Ability to communicate effectively with others
• Excellent time management skills to ensure the shop runs effectively and own work/life balance is achieved 
• Ability to be able to work weekends, Bank Holidays and additional hours when necessary

Aptitude

• A demonstrable commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion and their practical application and integration in the work environment
• A confident approach to problem-solving and decision-making approach
• A commitment to Save the Children UK's aims and core values of accountability, ambition, collaboration, creativity, and integrity

Remote Working:

The majority of SCUK employees are currently working remotely within the UK in line with UK Government guidance. Commencing July 2021 we will transition to flexible and hybrid ways of working (i.e. a mixture of remote/home and office-based working) as social distancing restrictions ease.

We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: 

Save the Children UK is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in all aspects of our work both external and internal. We strive to be an inclusive employer and particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions, and from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds. 

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an innovative Shop Manager, who is looking to make their mark in a high profile store in Alnwick. You will join us working 35 hours per week on a rota basis (to include weekends) and in return you will receive a competitive salary of up to £19,718.96 per annum plus excellent benefits.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of adoption and homing centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2020, despite all of the challenges, we helped 126,000 cats and kittens. That's the equivalent of around 345 cats a day!

Each of our shops has its own charm and personality due to our dedicated volunteers and colleagues. From vintage jewellery and jigsaws to harps and handbags, whether our customers are looking for that 'must have' item or simply a 'missing piece', our team of Shop Managers ensure customers are met with great customer service. We are helping the environment while improving the lives of cats, one t-shirt at a time.
 
Responsibilities of our Shop Manager:

As a Shop Manager you will combine commercial acumen with creativity, leading a team of employees and volunteers to deliver the highest standards of customer service and presentation in order to maximise income for cat welfare. This is an exciting opportunity to manage a successful store, market and promote the store within the community and build an exceptional team that are committed to raising funds to support cats and kittens in our care.

What we’re looking for in our Shop Manager:

• Previous retail and people management experience
• A strong communicator with excellent organisational skills
• A highly self-motivated, positive and resilient individual
• The ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of people
• Strong knowledge of the issues relating to recruiting and retaining volunteers
• Experience of working to targets and KPIs within a retail environment is essential

What we can offer you:

• salary of up to £19,718.96 per annum plus excellent benefits
• generous annual leave entitlement
• contribution pension scheme
• life assurance scheme
• range of health benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme
• and more

Join us as our Shop Manager and know you are helping to make a real difference to cats and kittens across the UK!

Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly. Applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

Closing date: 19th May 2022

Virtual interview date: TBC - Applications will be reviewed as they are recieved. 

Cats Protection is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and protecting anyone that comes into contact with us from harm.  We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an innovative Shop Manager, who is looking to make their mark in a high profile store in Cardiff. You will join us working 35 hours per week on a rota basis (to include weekends) and in return you will receive a competitive salary of up to £19,718.96 per annum plus excellent benefits.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of adoption and homing centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2020, despite all of the challenges, we helped 126,000 cats and kittens. That's the equivalent of around 345 cats a day!

Each of our shops has its own charm and personality due to our dedicated volunteers and colleagues. From vintage jewellery and jigsaws to harps and handbags, whether our customers are looking for that 'must have' item or simply a 'missing piece', our team of Shop Managers ensure customers are met with great customer service. We are helping the environment while improving the lives of cats, one t-shirt at a time.
 
Responsibilities of our Shop Manager:

As a Shop Manager you will combine commercial acumen with creativity, leading a team of employees and volunteers to deliver the highest standards of customer service and presentation in order to maximise income for cat welfare. This is an exciting opportunity to manage a successful store, market and promote the store within the community and build an exceptional team that are committed to raising funds to support cats and kittens in our care.

What we’re looking for in our Shop Manager:

• Previous retail and people management experience
• A strong communicator with excellent organisational skills
• A highly self-motivated, positive and resilient individual
• The ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of people
• Strong knowledge of the issues relating to recruiting and retaining volunteers
• Experience of working to targets and KPIs within a retail environment is essential

What we can offer you:

• salary of up to £19,718.96 per annum plus excellent benefits
• generous annual leave entitlement
• contribution pension scheme
• life assurance scheme
• range of health benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme
• and more

Join us as our Shop Manager and know you are helping to make a real difference to cats and kittens across the UK!

Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly. Applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

Closing date: 18th May 2022

Virtual interview date: 24th May 2022

Cats Protection is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and protecting anyone that comes into contact with us from harm.  We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Main purpose of the role

To be responsible for leading and managing the Carers Trust Heart of England’s CQC registered services.  The postholder will inspire, motivate, support and lead from the frontline fostering an open and honest relationship with the individuals, their families, staff, and wider system stakeholders.  This transparent relationship will build confidence and trust in you as a manager, the service, and the charity as a whole. 

What we are looking for

A confident and proactive person-centred manager who has an eye for detail in terms of compliance and quality monitoring.  You will be able to implement new strategies and improve outcomes where required.  You will be well versed in safeguarding processes and be highly skilled in people management.

Key aims of the post

• To lead, manage and coordinate the Carers Trust Heart of England’s CQC registered services adhering to the requirements outlined as a CQC registered provider, ensuring a high-quality service is always provided
• To manage the regulated care team(s), and to oversee any recruitment, training and development needs whilst providing capacity to deliver a 24/7 service
• To carry out assessments and assist in safeguarding, enabling clients to live with dignity and purpose through the delivery and provision of person-centred care services
• Supporting families to meet their physical, domestic, mental health and social needs at home and in the community and to update care plans, carry out risk assessments, ensuring health and safety standards are met and maintained ensuring all other compliance as required

Duties to include

• Providing leadership, management, and the highest level of support to our team(s), to ensure the very best outcomes in everything we do
• Accountable for the Health and Safety of staff and clients; ensuring relevant policies and procedures are always followed, providing a safe working environment
• Ensure consistent application of continuity healthcare services’ policies, procedures and approved practice; and to promote our aims and values
• Identify recruitment needs, ability to identify and recruit high quality carers, implement excellent training and maintain high retention ratios, responding to capacity needs of the service at all times
• Implement and manage quality assurance, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care services, to vulnerable people living in their own home is achieved consistently
• Carry out individual assessments for domiciliary care service users, ensuring that support is provided in line with assessed individual needs
• Take responsibility for ensuring the emergency on-call phoneline is covered outside normal office hours, including holding the line as part of the on-call rota
• Ability to ensure scheduling is effectively designed to ensure Care Support Workers deliver the allocated care to the client
• To manage and monitor the alerts systems providing assurance and evidence that visits are attended and helping to keep both Care Support Workers and customers safe.
• Prepare weekly KPIs and meet deadlines and targets; ensuring that the company operates within its budget and meets financial and operational targets whilst interpreting and using data to drive developments and improvements in performance
• Ensure that the organisation consistently meets legislative requirements and remains fully compliant with CQC’s standards
• To work with the Deputy CEO and others in respect of preparing for and engaging with inspection processes
• Ensure that the terms and conditions of our funding streams/contracts are adhered to
• Flexibility required to meet the business needs, evening & weekend events, and the general requirements of a 24/7 care service
• Encourage client, customer and stakeholder feedback, seeking innovative solutions to local needs

• Would you like to help improve the quality of life for carers in North Tyneside?
• Are you passionate about ensuring that the voices of carers shape policy and services?
• Are you a positive, driven and committed individual?

North Tyneside Carers’ Centre is as a medium sized charity providing support services for local carers including: one to one support; information and advice; advocacy; training for carers and professionals; peer support groups; counselling; wellbeing sessions; family support and breaks and activities. We are recognised locally for our work and work closely with statutory services to improve identification and support for carers.

We are looking to recruit an Adult Carers’ Service Manager to manage the services we provide for adult carers on a day-to-day basis. If you have the passion, drive and experience, this is an excellent opportunity to develop and deliver vital support to adult carers in North Tyneside, as they come through the pandemic.

The post holder must have: at least two years’ experience of developing, delivering and managing projects and/or services in the public or voluntary sector, including budget management; proven staff management experience and experience in shaping and delivering services, actively involving carers.

Closing date: Monday 16th May 2022 at 12pm.Interviews will be held: Monday 23rd and Tuesday 24th May 2022

About Black Thrive
We exist to change the odds stacked against Black people by embedding race equity into systemic change so that thriving is not the exception but the norm.
Black Thrive Global evolved from the work of the Black Thrive Lambeth Partnership, which was established in 2016 to address the inequalities that negatively impact the mental health and wellbeing of Black people in Lambeth. Black people’s cumulative exposure to negative experiences and poor outcomes are not unique to Lambeth and Black Thrive Global was founded in 2020 to address the detrimental outcomes for Black people of African and Caribbean descent wherever they may be located. 

Job summary
Black Thrive Lambeth has developed a new co-designed culturally appropriate peer support advocacy service (CAPSA) on behalf of the Living Well Network Alliance (LWNA). The aim is to provide support to members of the Black community who have mental health needs through peer support and advocacy. The service will be led by people using their own lived experiences of mental health issues to help each other, providing a space where individuals feel respected, accepted and understood. They will understand that everyone’s experience will be unique but will treat everyone’s experience as being equally important. The service is focused on striving for recovery, acknowledging the inherent challenges of racism for Black communities within traditional mental health services and providing support that enable people to live full lives. The organisation is specifically recruiting black male and female applicants, in keeping with the positive action provision within the Equality Act 2010 in order to meet client need and employee safety. These posts are therefore restricted to Black applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9 and Part 1.

CAPSA values
The CAPSA values are based on the following principles of engaging and empowering black communities to embrace and acknowledge their potential:

• Humanity - Embracing diversity and the importance of all our communities – ensuring an anti-racist and anti-oppressive approach.
• Empathy – Providing a safe and trusting environment, welcoming lived experience and being non-judgmental.
• Healing – Acknowledging the hurts of the past and embracing a positive future. • Respect – Listening to individuals - taking an approach that builds on strengths, is empowering and recovery focused.
• Togetherness – Developing mutual two-way relationships, that redresses the power imbalance, resisting a them and us approach.

Purpose of the role
The post-holder will lead a team of peer support workers (PSWs) and advocates working with adults across the NHS and the local community in Lambeth. As a Service Manager you will play a key role in the development and delivery of peer support and advocacy services. This role has been specifically designed for Black people who have personal, lived experience of mental health challenges. You will be required to provide line management support, be the point of contact for our stakeholders and ensure high quality delivery of services.
This work will include working closely with community and NHS organisations to:

• Develop new aspects of the CAPSA service.
• To work with the Programme and Partnerships Manager to sustain the service in the longer term
• Ensure co-production with service users, staff and partners in all aspects of ongoing development.
• Manage the ongoing operational functions of the service.
• Directly line manage staff, including a team of peer support workers and advocates, as well as shared management of an administrator.
• Ensure robust monitoring of all aspects of the service and team performance.

Application Instructions: Please send a cover letter and upload ONE document which contains your CV (of no more than 3 pages) and the completed equality and diversity monitoring form.