Deputy Team Leader Jobs in Home Based
BPAS is an independent healthcare charity that has been advocating and caring for women and couples for over 55 years, supporting over 100,000 women annually across more than 50 healthcare clinics nationwide.
Following significant organisational change and the establishment of a new Executive Leadership structure, we are looking for a Deputy Chief Medical Officer to join the Senior Operational Team.
As the Deputy Chief Medical Officer at BPAS, you will contribute to the strategic leadership of our clinical services. You will provide professional leadership to BPAS medical workforce and collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure the highest standards of patient care. Your responsibilities will include leading clinical governance initiatives, managing professional standards, and supporting the development of clinical strategies. You will also act as the Responsible Officer for BPAS, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and leading on medical workforce strategy and succession planning.
You will be expected to maintain a visible presence, offering expert guidance on clinical matters to the BPAS Board, driving improvements, and ensuring that all services are informed by evidence and best practice.
To find out further information, please click the Apply button below. You will be redirected to the NHS Jobs website where you can download a job/person description and submit an application form.
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Are you a relationship-building pro with a passion for making a global impact? Choose Love seeks a visionary Director of Partnerships & Fundraising to lead the charge in securing $5M+ annually!
You'll work closely with the Deputy CEO and CEO to develop a game-changing partnership strategy and drive connections with the corporate, entertainment, and cultural sectors.
Your mission: build diverse, culturally relevant partnerships, boost our social media presence, and help us reach new heights in the U.S. market.
As part of the Senior Leadership Team, you’ll guide campaigns, manage a motivated team, and spearhead strategic fundraising efforts while keeping Choose Love at the forefront of global philanthropy.
This role offers the chance to collaborate across industries, from music and film to gaming and sports, leading creative campaigns that drive change.
If you’re ready to leverage your skills and connections to make a difference for displaced people worldwide, this is the opportunity for you!
We are pioneering a new movement in humanitarian aid: fast, flexible, transparent and accountable.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Teaching Assistant to join our Education Team. Your role will be to provide high quality support for children with severe learning difficulties (SLD), profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and complex therapeutic, medical and health needs, placing their quality of life at the centre of what we do. Under direction from the teacher, and with support from the class team, you will be responsible for the development and education of all pupils in your allocated class
You will be a natural and enthusiastic leader able to provide challenge and support to a high performing team.
Role Requirements
- To support an integrated and holistic approach to education, health and care.
- To work under the direct supervision of an allocated teacher
- To support access to learning and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils in learning opportunities.
- To assist the teacher in providing relevant support for pupils with severe learning difficulties (SLD), profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and complex therapeutic, medical and health needs.
- To provide a high standard of direct care, including personal care
- This contract is for 48 weeks that the school is open
Terms and Conditions
PLEASE NOTE: The Children's Trust Application Form MUST be completed and submitted, for your application to be considered. As part of the shortlisting process, gaps in employment will be examined and further explored during the interview process.
Strictly no agencies, please.
As we often receive high levels of applicants for our roles, we regret that we will only be able to contact those applicants who are shortlisted for interviews. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted for an interview on this occasion.
About Us
The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.
Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.
Staff Benefits
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including, adoption pay, time off for fertility treatment, enhanced paternity leave, paid carers leave, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms, time off for gender reassignment.
We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.
Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Rehabilitation of Offenders
Many roles at The Children’s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected. The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children’s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.
Online Searches
In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Summary:
- Deputy Home Manager
- Clinical Leadership
- Meadway (Winchester)
- 36 hours per week
- £31,000 per annum
- Alternate weekends off
- Extensive CPD programme
- Free meal on shift
- Not for Profit care provider
- Interviews to take place 25/09/2024
Deputy Home Manager
Are you a passionate leader with experience in older persons care? Are you confident in leading teams and managing a home with autonomy? We have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Manager at our well-regarded residential home for older persons.
About the Role:
As the Deputy Manager, you will play a crucial role in the day-to-day management of the home, ensuring high standards of care, safety, and well-being for all residents. The General Manager oversees 2 services and therefore is not always based at the service, so this role is ideal for someone who is confident in leading independently and making decisions that enhance the home's quality of care and operations.
What will I be doing?
Key Responsibilities:
· Lead, motivate, and manage the care and support teams to provide excellent care to our residents.
· Oversee the smooth running of the home, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, including health & safety and safeguarding.
· Independently manage daily operations, liaising with the general manager as needed.
· Develop and maintain strong relationships with residents, their families, and external stakeholders.
· Support and mentor staff, encouraging professional growth and development.
· Monitor and improve quality standards within the home, ensuring CQC requirements are met.
· Be confident in handling operational challenges and resolving issues promptly.
What do I need to have to apply?
· Previous experience in a management or leadership role within a care home or healthcare setting.
· Strong communication skills and the ability to manage teams independently.
· Knowledge of CQC standards and other relevant legislation.
· Confident in decision-making and taking initiative in the absence of the manager.
· A compassionate and resident-focused approach to care.
· Relevant qualifications in social care (e.g., NVQ Level 3, Level 5 or equivalent).
If this sounds like the next step for you, we look forward to hearing from you.
Benefits:
6.6 weeks’ annual leave increasing to 7 weeks with five years service. In addition we provide training and continuing personal development, a free uniform, free DBS Check, paid breaks, free staff meals when on duty, free on-site parking whilst in the care homes, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, a Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme, and enrolment on to our pension scheme.
What is Brendoncare Meadway like?
Meadway is affectionately known as the 'hidden gem of St Cross'. We currently have 13 rooms with residents living with varying degrees of need, and a waiting list for new residents to join us. Meadway is based on the St Cross road, on the way to Winchester City Centre, and the majority of our residents have lived locally for a large portion, if not the majority of, their lives.
Who are Brendoncare?
Brendoncare is a charity which provides a range of connected services for people in later life including care homes, extra care housing, community support services and clubs across the South of England.
We are people-driven, focusing on empowerment, inclusivity and understanding. We aim to ensure that whoever comes into the Brendoncare environment - whether as a member, resident, volunteer or colleague – they are able to live their life to the fullest potential.
Our values reflect who we are – together we are kind, empowering, dedicated and forward thinking. We need people who really want to make a difference to the lives of people in later life to join us.
In return, we will support you to grow and flourish as you are welcomed to the Brendoncare team.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Bromley by Bow Centre (BBBC) is working in partnership with Poplar HARCA, an award-winning housing association in East London, to develop a welcoming place for members of the community to access local services and support.
The role will be based within Poplar HARCA’s main building in East India Dock Road, focused on residents in the southeast locality of Tower Hamlets.
The Team Leader will be responsible for developing and overseeing the delivery of the service to ensure people are offered an inclusive and warm welcome. They will be responsible for promoting a positive culture of collaboration and innovation.
The role will line manage the Community Connector and together they will serve as the first point of contact for residents and Poplar HARCA tenants, providing support for people to engage with services and activities. This role aims to build relationships, identify peoples’ interests and goals and find appropriate opportunities for support.
The Team Leader will work to ensure that members of the community are aware of support available to them locally. The role will also involve co-designing, developing, delivering, and reviewing resident-led activities and initiatives within the space.
Location: Bromley by Bow Centre
Job Type: Full time, 35 hours per week
Contract Type: Fixed term until 30 September 2025
Salary: £34,680 per annum
Benefits: Generous leave allowance, Interest free loan (bike, season ticket or rent), Regular social activities, Matched Contribution Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme and OH support, Sabbatical (after 7 years at the Centre)
You may also have experience in the following: Community Engagement Leader, Community Development Manager, Neighbourhood Coordinator, Local Area Coordinator, Community Empowerment Manager, Community Project Manager, etc.
REF-216 842
Location: Banbury
Discipline: Care and Support
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £27,083.35
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2024 23:59
Are you looking for a meaningful career? Would you like the opportunity to become a Team Leader, helping individuals with learning disabilities live the best life possible?
As a Team Leader for our services at Hft Banbury, you’ll be supporting adults with learning disabilities to live the best life possible. Supporting the Service Manager, you will be responsible for nurturing and inspiring those coming to work for Hft to help ensure we have the best staff teams offering great support services. This role also offers great opportunities for career progression to help you develop your knowledge and skills.
Hft is a charity that supports adults with learning disabilities. We believe in a world where anyone with a learning disability can live within their community with all the choice and support they need to live the best life possible. We are looking for people who are naturally caring and compassionate and align with our values.
What’s in it for you?
We offer a range of benefits and career development opportunities. We’ll give you a comprehensive induction, full training and support along the way. With Skills for Care accreditation we are committed to investing in you to ensure you have the specialist skills and expertise needed to support people to live the best life possible.
As a ‘Gold’ standard Investors in People accredited employer, we are committed to supporting colleague wellbeing as a priority. Within this, all Hft employees get access to TELUS Health – the world’s biggest 24/7 colleague counselling and support service. It is completely free for all colleagues to use in complete confidence, whenever and however they want to access it.
We offer
- Annual Leave: 33 days (including 8 days statutory bank holidays)
- Apprenticeships: Hft will fully fund and provide training for you to obtain your Level 3 Diploma in Leadership and Management within the first 12-18 months of your employment.
- Training: Access to award winning training and development
- Wagestream: Allows you to flexibly access your pay throughout the month and utilise a range of financial support, through its dedicated app
- Aviva Digicare + workplace: Access to wellbeing services including health checks, Digital GP and mental health support.
- TELUS health: A 24/service, completely confidential counselling and support platform and helpline that is free for all colleagues to use.
- Discounted mobile ‘phone contracts. As an Hft employee, you’ll be able to take advantage of Vodafone’s Employee Advantage programme, giving you up to 30% off.
- Care Friends: Employee referral app – earn money for referring your friends to work for Hft.
- Free life assurance – 3 x your annual salary
- Family friendly policies
About the role
About you
- You will have recent experience of leading shifts, motivating colleagues, coaching and mentoring at team.
- You will have knowledge of legislation and guidance relating to adults with learning disabilities, Safeguarding, Health and Safety and Positive Behavioural Support management and techniques
- You need good IT skills and experience of maintaining records to be a success in this role. ???????
- You need to hold a Level 2 diploma in Adult Social care and be willing to undertake the Level 3 Diploma in Adult Social Care within an agreed timescale as part of a development You will have the ability to lead and manage people and be a role model in all aspects of people leadership especially performance
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As a Team Leader you will work with the Service Manager to ensure that all regulatory and legislative requirements, internal standards (Housing/Quality/Compliance) and local authority contractual standards are met
You will have responsibilities on and off shift, fulfilling 80% of your working week on shift, in service. You will coach and mentor new staff, supporting them to achieve their care certificate. Leading a culture of collaborative working to benefit the people we support to receive the highest standard of care, whilst working in partnership with families and other circles of support.
You will act as a role model and a custodian for our culture, making Hft a great place to work. Ensuring that the staff team assist and encourage people to become part of their community, whether that be in a job, education, developing and maintaining meaningful relationships, exploring leisure options or supporting them to express themselves the way they choose.
You will lead and promote good practice, the health, safety and wellbeing of the people we support, whilst respecting choice, ensuring risk assessments are completed and updated regularly, making full use of the Hft systems.
If you have the passion for delivering high quality care and support services to people with learning disabilities and you want to make a difference to enable people to live a more fulfilling and independent life – then this is the role for you.
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REF-216729
ABOUT THE ROLE
Reports to: Service Coordinator
Hours of work: 40 hours per week
Salary: £30,706.00 rising to £31,844.80 in year two
Place of work: London community houses, West Norwood
Contract type: Full time, permanent
Closing date: Midnight , Sunday, 13th October
Are you an energetic and compassionate individual, passionate about managing and inspiring the team of 15 care and support workers to facilitate the practical, social, and spiritual needs of adults with learning disabilities in their vibrant community?
This is an ideal step up for someone with knowledge and experience of supporting people with learning disabilities, an enthusiasm for their values, and the ability to inspire and manage others.
As Deputy Service Coordinator, you will be part of a caring and committed team, and have opportunities for fun, personal and professional development, and friendship in the process.
As well as joining a friendly Community, where you will be well supervised and supported, and benefit from their mentorship programme, these are some other benefits you get by working for them:
- Joining shared meals since cooking and having a meal together is what they are all about
- Paid sick pay, up to a maximum of 7wks (depending on length of service)
- Enhanced Maternity, Adoption/Surrogacy, and Paternity Pay (depending on length of service, details available on request)
- Interest free loans and salary advances available
- Free eye tests and a contribution towards the cost of glasses if you need them for work
- Free DBS / PVG checks
- Free SSSC registration
- Free Blue Light Card
- Professional membership fees paid if they are directly relevant to your role
- Free Employee Assistance Programme available to everyone
- Up to 5 days paid compassionate leave
- Up to 6 days paid (pro rata) for time off for emergency dependents leave
- Carer and Childminder costs available in some circumstances to facilitate attendance at residential meetings
- Paid mileage costs at HMRC rate
- Working from Home Allowance for those in office-based roles but for whom no office is provided
- Specialist bereavement counselling for employees and their family members
- Free Life Assurance up to 4 times gross annual salary
- Access to the Bike to Work scheme
Main purpose of the role:
The Deputy Service Coordinator splits their time between the office organising rotas, liaising with families, social services, and health care professionals, and providing a minimum of 20 hours a week of direct support, as well as one weekend a month on the rota, depending on the needs of the service.
The role requires the postholder to take responsibility for being on call between the leadership team. There is an additional payment for on-call duty.
You will deputise for and support the Service Coordinator in leading and managing a community group comprising of a range of services for people with a learning disability and a team of support assistants.
The Deputy Service Coordinator supports the Service Coordinator in creating Community and leading the service delivery within the group in line with their values and standards and the requirements of the Care Quality Commission [CQC].
Key essential criteria:
- Openness to work with, and grow in relationship with, people with and without learning disabilities, and get to know their community life.
- Substantial experience of developing and implementing person centred and self-directed support for people with a learning disability.
- An ability to understand the value of faith based service provision and to articulate it to others outside of the organisation.
- Evidence of relevant continuing professional development.
- Practical knowledge of Microsoft Office, in particular Excel.
- Organisational skills to support the creation and management of service schedules.
- Supportive of the aims and principles of our client and enthusiastic about working within an organisation which is both a high-quality service provider and an ecumenical Christian community.
ABOUT OUR CLIENT
Our client is intentionally inclusive, bringing together those with and without learning disabilities, in their community of more than 100 people. One of the UK communities, they’re re part of a federation that includes over 150 communities across 37 countries and 6 continents.
Their community includes over 30 people with learning disabilities, with lots of different support needs, who they support at home and in their workshops. Alongside them are dedicated community members, volunteers, friends and neighbours, all integral in fostering a warm and inclusive atmosphere. Their team of employed assistants provides further support and care to their core members.
They have lots of diversity and lots of opinions. They love people, they love their busy, vibrant city, and they welcome everyone to build a community that values each individual and embraces the beauty of differences. Since 1977, their mission has been to create an environment where diversity is celebrated, creativity cherished, and independence nurtured. Together, they want a more inclusive, compassionate world.
They’re now looking for a new Deputy Service Coordinator to join their leadership team. You will support the Service Coordinator to deliver high quality person-centred support for the Apple Group, one of their three community groups The Apple Group supports 8 people with learning disabilities with differing needs, who live in 4 houses in their supported living programme.
A full job description and person specification can be found in the recruitment pack.
Closing date: Midnight, Sunday, 13th October
Interviews will be held on week commencing 21st October
To apply, please read the full job description, and person specification, submit your cover letter explaining how you meet these, and answer the questions on their online application form.
Please also read their privacy notice for job applicants.
REF-216 846
37.5 hours per week / Permanent / working onsite Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, with one late shift per week
Our mission is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, increasing life skills and self-confidence, and improving emotional wellbeing and mental health.
Are you a person-centred leader who thrives on getting the best results possible, leading a dynamic team to encourage positive change for young people?
If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Supported Housing Manager at Lansworth House, one of our 24-hour supported housing services in Hove, offering high levels of housing-related support for young people aged 16-25, with 20 bedspaces and shared communal facilities. The service supports young people to manage their daily living activities in areas including finances and budgeting, developing life and work skills, and managing self-care. In this varied role, you will be responsible for:
Service Provision: Supporting the Supported Housing Manager with the daily operations of the services so that they meet the requirements of the service specification. Oversee the residents’ referral, interview and induction processes for all beds and ensure the Occupancy Agreements and House Rules are fully understood. Ensure the quality of accommodation that is provided, liaising with the Housing and Property Services Team to complete estate inspections and health & safety risk assessments, and to turn around voids and organise repairs in line with organisational targets and statutory obligations. With the Supported Housing Manager ensure effective income collection for all beds, working closely with the Rents Team to create a rent payment culture.
Leadership and People Management: Directly line manage team members, ensuring their service delivery, working culture and personal development mirror best practice. Ensuring the team is adequately trained and empowered to work effectively and creatively with our young people to enable them to achieve their aspirations and ambitions, whilst ensuring they are supported within safe and consistent boundaries.
General: Be a member of the ‘on call’ rota to provide out of hours management support to projects in the wider locality. Reflect Psychologically Informed Environments (PIEs), Trauma Informed approaches and restorative practices.
ABOUT YOU: We know that there are great candidates who will not fit everything described, or who have important skills we have not mentioned. If that is you, please do not hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself.
You will already have experience working in supported housing, or similar services for young people and/or adults at risk, as well as managing and/or supervising a team. You will have working knowledge of Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) and Ofsted, along with working knowledge of Trauma Informed Care and Psychologically Informed Environments. You will have good communication and facilitation skills and the ability to successfully manage challenging situations whilst remaining calm and solution focused. In addition, you will have experience of overseeing safeguarding procedures for young people or adults at risk in residential settings, and knowledge of how to maintain professional boundaries.
We believe every young person has the right to discover their potential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Salary: £34,436
40 hours per week including evenings, weekends and bank holidays
Location: South West London, Balham
Duration: Fixed Term 1 year contract
We have a fantastic development opportunity to join our Children’s Homes in South West 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 £34,436 as Deputy Manager, and up to £50,000 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.
Recruitment Pack
Job Description and Person Specification
About Us
Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future.
St Christopher's is a leading charity for children and young people. We are proud of our history of providing fostering, children's homes and innovative leaving care services across the UK & Isle of Man. We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do. We provide positive life experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home.
We are an equal-opportunity employer keen to develop an inclusive workforce where people feel they belong. We hope to attract applications from under- represented groups, including people from different cultures, nationalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, disabilities, religions, faith, sex, orientation, childcare responsibilities, and 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 here
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.
- Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent; and a commitment to complete Level 5 diploma in Leadership and Management in residential care within 2 years of starting.
- 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 £34,436 per annum.
- 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.
- UK Life Assurance (Death in service) to the value of 3 times your annual salary.
- BUPA employee assistance programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Bluelight card; discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK.
- Discretionary funded training programs.
- Employee awards based on performance and length of service.
- Fantastic opportunities to develop your career within our range of services.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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Elizabeth House Community Centre has been a cornerstone of the local community for over 100 years, dedicated to serving the needs of local residents and communities. Highbury Vale Blackstock Trust is the Charity founded to save and manage Elizabeth House.
Our vision is for Elizabeth House to be the heart of a thriving local community, where everyone has the power to effect positive change. Our mission is to build a stronger, more resilient community by providing a safe space, relevant activities, and meaningful support for all.
The Community Leader will oversee the management of our community services and activities, ensuring the programmes align with local needs, our strategic goals and available funding.
Key Responsibilities
·Design and implement a comprehensive activities programme that addresses the social, educational and wellbeing f the community.
·Manage the day-to-day operations of our programme, ensuring the seamless delivery of activities and collaborating with all stakeholders to provide high-quality, holistic services.
·Ensure effective project management practices are consistently applied in your work, fostering efficiency and accountability.
·Oversee the monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of all community activities, ensuring they align with funding requirements and high-quality reports are provided to funders and partners.
·Work closely with colleagues and key stakeholders to identify funding opportunities, and prepare and submit high-quality funding applications.
·Build trust and strong relationships with local residents by organising co-production, engagement and consultation opportunities that involve people with lived experience.
·Collaborate with community members to develop and support campaigns that drive change for specific resident groups and continuously improve our referral processes to provide comprehensive support.
·Work with partners, community-led groups, and representatives across various sectors and organisations to enhance support for community members.
·Develop engaging marketing materials, including leaflets, website content, and social media posts, to ensure our services are widely advertised and accessible to a diverse audience.
·Oversee all administrative aspects of project activities and coordinate volunteer and staff schedules.
Please see the full job pack attached with detailed responsibilities and person specification.
Key information
Salary: £37,000 – 39,000 per annum (pro rata £31,700 to £33,400)
Hours: 30 hours per week (over a minimum of 4 days)
Contract: Fixed term contract until 30 April 2026 (extension subject to funding)
Holidays: 25 days per year plus bank holidays (pro rata)
Report to: Executive Director
Line-manage: 1 Community Development Coordinator and 3 Community Organisers
Please submit a CV and tailored covering letter via Quick Apply.
Closing date: Sunday 13 October.
Acting as a community ‘anchor’, we build trust and bring people together so that we can connect residents to practical support and opportunities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Deputy Chief Finance Officer
University Hospital Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Band 9 salary package £105,385 - £121,271 dependant on experience
About Us
University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) comprises three hospitals: the Royal Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch Hospitals which provide services to around 750,000 people across Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch, East Dorset, Purbeck and parts of the New Forest.
In addition; we have secured over £500 million in national capital funding through the Sustainability and Transformation Programme, New Hospitals Programme and Frontline Digitisation Programme to enable our once in a generation transformation.
Beyond the walls of the hospitals, we provide specialist services such as Oncology, Neurology and Cardiac across the whole of Dorset, South Wiltshire and parts of Hampshire and we also provide services in many community settings, including patients' homes. Our population is one of the oldest in the UK and there are some very significant health inequalities.
The Role
We are currently looking to recruit an exceptional, professional and highly motivated Deputy Chief Finance Officer to provide leadership and support to the Chief Finance Officer and wider Finance team. Each year we are entrusted with over £850 million of public money and you will play a crucial role in ensuring we achieve the maximum possible value for our patients.
In conjunction with the Chief Finance Officer, the Deputy Chief Finance Officer is responsible for providing a fully comprehensive financial management service to the organisation to develop and implement the Trust's overall financial and commercial strategies.
You will support the CFO to develop and deliver the finance strategy, which supports delivery of the overall Trust strategy. This includes ensuring that resources are effectively deployed to provide the best possible care and value for money for our patients.
The role will provide leadership to the finance function including a focus on leadership and culture, talent and skills development, and recruitment and retention.
You will also have responsibility for reporting the financial position to Committees of the Trust Board, including being a standing member of the Finance and Performance Committee deputise for the CFO at Trust Board, Council of Governor and other meetings as necessary.
About You
To succeed in this role you will:
* Be a qualified accountant with significant experience working in a large, complex organisation and ideally experience of providing expert advice on both strategic and operational matters relating to all aspects of the finance and commercial portfolio.
* Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and demonstrable experience of leading and engaging with finance and other corporate functions to develop a mature and rounded service. You will be expected to work with partners across the Dorset Integrated Care System to develop comprehensive financial plans that are fully aligned to clinical, operational and workforce plans and stand up to detailed regulatory scrutiny so prior experience in this area would be useful.
* Be financially and politically aware, bringing a high level of NHS knowledge on the delivery of good financial control and financial governance ensuring that an effective service is delivered, deputising for the CFO as appropriate.
* Be a strong leader able to communicate well with your peers and team members and have resilience to adapt quickly to changing priorities and demands from internal and external stakeholders and the wider health economy.
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Purpose of this role YMCA Thames Gateway offers support and accommodation to young people in need and children in care. The service aims to help young people develop the skills and knowledge to be able to live independently and improve their life chances. The Head of Support will be the strategic lead of the Young Futures Programme and ensure that accommodation and support services are delivered in a regulatory and contractually compliant way. The role will be the Registered Service Manager. The role will ensure that Key Performance Indicators are being met with accurate reporting to Commissioners. Service improvement plans will be developed and implemented.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Church of England Birmingham (CofEB) is on a journey of growing churches at the heart of every community.
- Building on the work to date, develop a financial sustainability strategy around giving which will form part of a major long-term strategic bid to the national CofE for funding to support the delivery of our vision and strategy.
- Create the project plan and resource requirements (including people resources) for delivery.
- Develop an approach to engage parishes and oversight areas.
- Working with the Project Management Office (PMO) ensure plans for financial sustainability are integrated into our overall strategic plan.
- Deliver the project in line with the project plan and budget.
- Working with HR, recruit the team to deliver the project and provide line management as appropriate based on the new structure.
- Be involved in hands on delivery with parishes to see giving and generosity flow.
- Track progress of the project and all key indicators. Supplying reports to funders, feeding into our governance structures and creating any needed change requests.
- Create a stakeholder management plan and ensure good relationships and engagement with all stakeholders.
- Highly numerate and logical with an understanding of financial principles and how these apply to a medium-sized complex charity.
- Project Management experience with good knowledge and experience in using project tools. The ability to apply those PM skills across complex and sometimes ill-defined structures.
- Good degree of IT literacy.
- Experience in successfully line-managing a team.
- The ability to communicate well in written media and presenting in person, particularly with a view to influencing stakeholders.
- An understanding of, or ideally experience of working with volunteers, or those outside of a line management hierarchy.
- An understanding of generosity and giving as a key part of Christian discipleship, and how these are informed by theology across different traditions and scripture.
- An understanding of the structure, organisation and culture of the Church of England would be helpful.
- Understanding of how parish finances work and the Common Fund system would be helpful.
- An appreciation of theology and discipleship as they apply to generosity and giving.
- Strong influencing skills are vital.
- Good written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present credibly to clergy and laity in parishes.
- Ability to deal with difficult situations with tact and diplomacy to achieve desired outcome.
- Innovative and creative approach to problem solving
- Adaptability and willingness to consider a range of options and possibilities when working with others.
- The ability to plan, self-organise and prioritise effectively within complex structures in order to achieve objectives.
- Able to work flexibly including evenings and weekends.
- The role holder will need to travel to parishes across the breadth of the diocese which includes city, suburban, market-town and rural contexts, and therefore the ability to drive and access to a car would be beneficial
Sightsavers implements projects in over 30 countries in Africa and South Asia working to eliminate avoidable blindness and promote the rights of people with disabilities.
Title: Administrative Coordinator
Location: Abuja, Nigeria or Accra, Ghana
Contract: Two-year fixed term contract
Salary: Local Terms and Conditions apply
About the role
The Reaching the Last Mile Africa (RLM) programme is a significant, intricate initiative spanning multiple countries and years, dedicated to eradicating onchocerciasis and lymphatic filariasis (OV and LF).
The primary objective of this position is to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the RLM programme. This will be achieved by coordinating administrative and support systems, procedures, and sub-teams essential for the programme’s management.
Principle Accountabilities
- Ensure professional support for all external NTD meetings with donors and international partners, including logistics, room bookings, agendas, slides, recording, virtual participation, and minute documentation and distribution.
- Coordinate support for regular internal RLM meetings, such as bi-weekly calls, by managing invites, agendas, and minutes.
- Assist with large-scale events organised by RLM, including drafting and sending invites, liaising with the event organisation team, and supporting agenda and materials development.
- Assemble information for presentations, communications, and reports, and manage internal document storage systems (Microsoft SharePoint and Teams).
- Support the RLM team, NTDs Directorate, and Institutional Funding Team in compiling key donor milestone reports and other programme outputs, coordinating reviews, presentation, and distribution.
- Provide administrative and coordination support to the RLM Systems Strengthening Committee, including liaising with members, scheduling meetings, preparing slides, taking minutes, and ensuring follow-up on action points.
- Provide travel support to the Executive Director, Deputy Director and SPO where requested. Accurately handle all travel arrangements, including hotel reservation, flight reservations and ticket purchases, visas and other immigration requirements
The principal accountabilities are not an exhaustive list of tasks. The need for flexibility is required and the postholder is expected to carry out any other related duties that are within the employee's skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed. Please see the Job Description for full details.
About you
The Administrative Coordinator is a highly organised and detail-oriented professional with a strong background in administrative support and coordination. This individual excels in managing multiple tasks simultaneously, ensuring efficient meeting logistics, and supporting large-scale events. Proficiency in using Microsoft SharePoint and Teams for document management is essential, along with excellent communication skills to liaise effectively with various stakeholders. The Coordinator is adept at compiling reports, managing consultancy agreements, and providing comprehensive travel support.
Jobholder Requirements
Essential:
- Relevant qualification in Administration, Management, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Significant experience in an administrative role within a reputable INGO or similar organisation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Highly organised, proactive, and capable of managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Desirable:
- Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritise effectively.
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to express information clearly and concisely.
- Tenacity to persevere with objectives until they are accomplished.
- Strong team working skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders
- Proficiency in speaking French is desirable.
Closing date: 30 September 2024
Next Steps
To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying.
As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.
Sightsavers is an employer that does not tolerate any form of harassment and has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. All potential candidates will be subjected to rigorous background checks and controls.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Team Manager (Adult Social Care) - L'Arche Ipswich
ABOUT THE ROLE
Hours of work: 40 hours per week (including evenings and weekends)
Salary: £27,336 per annum
Place of work: L'Arche Ipswich Community Houses, Ipswich, IP1 3QU
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: 25 September, 11:59pm
Are you an experienced social care leader looking for a rewarding role in a values-driven community? Join L'Arche Ipswich, an 'Outstanding' CQC-rated supported living service, as a Team Manager. Lead a dedicated team supporting adults with learning disabilities to live independent, fulfilling lives within our diverse, inclusive community. With a unique spiritual ethos and commitment to high-quality, person-centred care, L'Arche Ipswich offers an enriching career path where you can make a real difference.
As well as joining a friendly Community, where you will be well supervised and supported, and benefit from L’Arche’s mentorship programme, these are some other benefits you get by working for us:
- Joining shared meals since cooking and having a meal together is what we are all about
- Paid sick pay, up to a maximum of 7wks (depending on length of service)
- Enhanced Maternity, Adoption/Surrogacy, and Paternity Pay (depending on length of service, details available on request)
- Interest free loans and salary advances available
- Free eye tests and a contribution towards the cost of glasses if you need them for work
- Free DBS / PVG checks
- Free SSSC registration
- Free Blue Light Card
- Professional membership fees paid if they are directly relevant to your role
- Free Employee Assistance Programme available to everyone
- Up to 5 days paid compassionate leave
- Up to 6 days paid (pro rata) for time off for emergency dependents leave
- Carer and Childminder costs available in some circumstances to facilitate attendance at residential meetings
- Paid mileage costs at HMRC rate
- Working from Home Allowance for those in office-based roles but for whom no office is provided
- Specialist bereavement counselling for employees and their family members
- Free Life Assurance up to 4 times gross annual salary
- Access to the Bike to Work scheme
Main purpose of the role:
Are you a qualified and experienced social care Team Manager looking for a new and exciting challenge?
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Team Manager for our supported living service in Ipswich, Suffolk. Someone who will go above and beyond to make life amazing for our service users and our enthusiastic and professional support workers. Our Charity supports 13 adults with learning disabilities/autism to lead fulfilling and independent lives whilst being active members of the community.
The Role
As our Team Manager, you will be responsible for:
- Creating and managing monthly rotas;
- Supporting and supervising assistants;
- Organising and leading weekly team meetings;
- Inducting new starters into their role and completing competency observations;
- Overseeing reporting such as medication records, health and safety, and quality assurance;
- Leading on the planning and facilitating community events;
- Working as part of the senior leadership team to maintain a high quality of care;
The Team Manager supports the Registered Care Manager in creating and promoting community and a sense of home, leading the service delivery in line with L’Arche values, traditions and standards, and the requirements of the Care Quality Commission [CQC].
About you:
- Well-organised, IT literate and adept at allocating and delegating work appropriately.
- Accomplished in effectively leading and managing team performance, such as providing clear objectives, reviewing outcomes, putting in place development plans, and taking appropriate action to deal with poor performance.
- Proven ability to guide, support and teach the essential skills of supporting people with learning disabilities/autism.
- A clear understanding of care planning processes.
- 1 or more years’ experience as a Team Manager working with adults with learning disabilities.
- NVQ Level 3 in health and social care.
- Experience in, or be willing to learn, digital care planning programmes.
- Up to date knowledge of CQC regulations with the ability to apply them in a care setting.
- Natural ability to help make the lives of others more fulfilling.
- Supportive of the identity, mission and values of L'Arche and enthusiastic about working within a community organisation rated Outstanding by the CQC.
About us
L'Arche Ipswich is an Excellent CQC rated supported living service that provides individualised and proactive support to enable individuals to become as independent as possible within the community. The service comprises of two beautiful houses set in spacious grounds designed to meet a variety of individual needs and preferences.
L'Arche Ipswich is more than just a service provider; we are a diverse, inclusive community of 30+ people with and without learning disabilities who live, work and celebrate together. Our aim is to provide a place of belonging to help people with learning disabilities live independent yet connected lives.
We pride ourselves on being diverse and inclusive, with our service users being at the heart of all that we do in a safe, caring, dynamic and fun way.
Alongside our regulated person-centred support, we also have a strong spiritual ethos within the organisation, maintaining close meaningful working relationships with our service users, their families, and those living outside of the immediate community L'Arche Ipswich community. Attendance to festivals, weekend breaks, community gatherings and birthday celebrations are a consistent tradition for all of us that brings everyone together on a regular basis.
You may have experience in the following roles: Supported Living Manager, Learning Disability Team Leader, Autism Support Manager, Care Team Manager, Residential Home Manager, Registered Manager, Support Manager, Service Manager, Deputy Care Manager, Learning Disability Service Manager, Community Support Manager, Social Care Team Leader, etc.
A full job description and person specification can be found in the Recruitment Pack.
The closing date is midnight on Sunday 25 September 2024.
Interviews will take place in person in the week beginning Monday 30 September 2024. The interview process will include a visit to the community to meet a panel of people with learning disabilities and an in-person interview.
To apply, please read the full job description and person specification and answer the questions on our online application form.
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