The National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (NFYFC) is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic National Lead Safeguarding Officer, working 22 ½ hours per week.

This post is the designated safeguarding lead for the NFYFC – a membership organisation – primary for this role are the responsibilities of managing the safeguarding policy and its procedures.  This includes managing investigations arising from concerns reported and managing procedures to protect young people, including children, and the volunteers supporting them.

The role includes working to embed the safeguarding policy in the YFC community by supporting club, county and regional safeguarding officers (often volunteers) to ensure they know the safeguarding processes as well as the boundaries for volunteers that are working with young people and are in a position of responsibility and/or position of trust.

This post is the lead role in maintaining and reviewing the implementation plan for safeguarding and for protecting young people and volunteers,

The successful candidate will be experienced in managing safeguarding on an organisation-wide basis, will be a good clear communicator, adaptable, show enthusiasm and be creative in their approach to their work together with having a keen eye for detail.  Applicants must be charismatic, dedicated team players who can contribute positively and enthusiastically with a ‘can do’ attitude. They will be fluent in the use of IT systems (MS Office 365 and database).

Experience of working with or for a membership organisation will be an advantage.

The post is part-time - 22½ hrs per week and for a fixed term of 12 months - and is based at the NFYFC Office, Stoneleigh Park, Nr Kenilworth, Warwickshire.  Some homeworking will be considered by mutual agreement.  Occasional travel throughout England and Wales will be required.

The NFYFC is seeking applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.  As a youth organisation the NFYFC is committed to the safeguarding of young people and adults at risk.  All posts are subject to Safe Recruiting Procedures, and this post will require a DBS check at enhanced level.

Role description:

We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Operations Manager who has attention to detail and great project management skills.  Managing and ensuring our IT, HR, Database functions run well and ensuring all aspects or reporting are readily available to staff and Trustees. The post holder would be expected to work from the office and during COVID from home as agreed. The role will also include the supervising of IT Administrator and relationship building and development with our church partners and key stakeholders.

Main role responsibilities

Office Management

• Ensuring the smooth running of an office on a day-to-day basis and may manage a team of administrative or support staff.
• Organising meetings and managing databases
• Booking transport and accommodation
• Organising charity events or conferences
• Ordering stationery and furniture
• Dealing with correspondence, complaints and queries
• Preparing letters, presentations and reports (Annual Report, Board Reports, NOMR)
• Supervising and monitoring the work of administrative staff
• Managing office budgets
• liaising with staff, suppliers and clients
• Implementing and maintaining procedures/office administrative systems
• Delegating tasks to junior employees
• Organising induction programmes for new employees
• Ensuring that all policies are updated on our board circle
• Ensure the health and safety of Oxhill Hub.
• Using a range of software packages
• Attending meetings with senior management
• Assisting the organisation's HR function by keeping personnel records up to date, arranging interviews and so on.
• Oxhill Hub Bookings (“meet & greet”).
• Designated Safeguarding Officer (Training to be provided).

Operations (with Support of IT Administrator)

• Maintaining all databases, files and ensuring all operations run smoothly.
• Ensure inter-department integration flows
• Monitor and manage the integrity of our IT (for example Microsoft Office, Office 365, Zoho Expenses, Donor Perfect) and also be our Data Controller (GDPR complaints/queries go to) - Sage Accounts will be monitored by the CEO)
• Ensuring Office 365 user security, permissions at top level are accurate to allow correct and appropriate visibility, as is necessary and in compliance with GDPR
• Manage IT contracts
• Investigating new IT initiatives that enhance the charities work and supporting all departments to utilize well
• Collation and production of all KPIs for the board, monthly reports from all departments and annual report
• Become proficient in Donor Perfect (DP) & Weblink forms layout management to ensure all relevant information is captured correctly that affects all departments hearing and assisting staff to achieve best utilization of DP
• Design and setup appropriate reporting as required by departments in Donor Perfect
• Ultimate responsibility for HR overall compliance and current legislation
• Maintain and Manage a robust “Help” arm for staff
• Regularly monitor and review the quality of our provision;
• Undertake administrative tasks, maintain effective recording systems and respond to queries;
• Act as an advocate for young people's interests;
• Train other Hub leaders and volunteers in churches, community groups and schools around best practice and our YLP Model.
• Other tasks as your line manager requests
• Grants & Partner bids applications submission & monitoring / coordination.

Initially, with the currently COVID19 restrictions, this role will be home-based. Nevertheless, applicants must live in travelling distance from our office in Oxhill.

In the light of our Christian ethos and purpose, we reserve the right to recruit Christians where there is a genuine occupational requirement (GOR) to do so.

Victim Support is looking to recruit victim focussed telephone support workers for their busy National inbound call centre based in St Mellons, Wales. Shift work, Full and Part time hours available.

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity for people affected by crime in England and Wales. We work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and respect they deserve.

The purpose of this role to provide confidential information and support for victims who contact the call centre. The current services are the Victim Information Service; Support Line; and the Information Line for the Independent Inquiry to Child Sexual Abuse. Provide high quality, accessible and relevant support for victims. Enable users of the service to access further support and information, according to their need and preference.

Main duties include responding to callers by providing emotional support, information and referral on to Victim Support services and other agencies. Also be responsible for escalating safeguarding situations to the 'Designated Safeguarding Officer', and follow up on advice given. You will also need to carry out service needs assessment following agreed processes and timescales. You will have to identify service needs, record the results of the assessment and contribute towards risk assessment processes.

Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits such as season ticket loans and the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Applications should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the shortlisting criteria, which are outlined in the person specification under essential and tested area. In order to apply, please create a profile in our website (jobs section), complete and submit an online application form.

If the vacancy has not specified the essential criteria for shortlisting, please use this section to express how your experience and skills are relevant for the role. If you have the drive to make a difference within an organisation which makes a difference we look forward to hearing from you.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required.

Victim Support is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment for our staff. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We welcome applicants from all genders and all communities and as part of our commitment to the we would particularly welcome applicants from BAME communities.

CRASAC has received funding from the National Lottery and the Government to support us with the impact of COVID on our services and we are recruiting to the following post to expand our award-winning team.

You will support the review and development of the Counselling service and contribute to operational day to day management. You will support the delivery of high quality, efficient services that meet client needs. You will supervise and develop the Counsellors and ensure performance can be evidenced to key stakeholders. You will carry your own clinical caseload.

You have management experience and extensive experience of providing trauma focused counselling/therapeutic practices to a wide age range. You have a minimum qualification of Diploma Level 4 in Counselling / Psychotherapy or equivalent.

Further details are in the job description and person specification. To apply please download and complete an application form, and upload it via the link included in the form and on our website jobs page. Deadline for receipt of applications is 4th October 2020.

Thank you for your interest in working with CRASAC.

27.5 HOURS PER WEEK

PERMANENT CONTRACT

£24,111.27 (pro rata)

Closing date: Wednesday 30 September. 5pm.

Interview date: Week commencing 12 October 2020

Age UK Bolton are looking for an experienced Information and Advice Officer to help us provide essential support for local people over 50.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop the service to meet the changing needs of older people and adapt working practices as we look to reopen for face to face appointments. 

With an up-to-date knowledge on benefits and pensions, strong IT and customer care skills you will be responsible for handling a wide variety of enquiries as well as supporting a team of volunteer receptionists and advisers.

Please complete the application form and the equalities form 

If you would like to discuss the position, please contact Paul, Corporate Services Manager.

Marketing Officer

(ref: SUS2999)

£24,691 per annum

37.5 hours per week – permanent contract - based in central Bristol

As part of the UK-wide marketing team this exciting role will support the development and delivery of innovative marketing campaigns and plans to promote walking and cycling and get more people involved in supporting our work.

You will use your excellent marketing and communications skills to build awareness of the Sustrans brand and drive support for our work and activities. A focus of this role will be to engage people in using and enjoying the National Cycle Network, a network of walking and cycling routes across the UK.  Working across a broad range of channels, you will reach and engage target audiences with a focus on digital channels such as content, social and email alongside working with partners to extend our reach to new audiences.

You will have experience of working in a results-driven B2C marketing role as part of a marketing team and of creating audience-focused content, of planning delivering and reporting on multi-channel marketing campaigns, and building good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. You will also have good writing, editing and proof reading skills, be well organised with a good working knowledge of digital marketing principles and best practice, a high level of IT and digital literacy and be committed to the promotion of the Sustrans cause.  

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9am on Wednesday 7 October 2020. Interviews will take place via MS Teams or Zoom on Wednesday 21 October and Thursday 22 October 2020.

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion.  We welcome applications from people with the appropriate skills from all parts of the community.

Project Officer, Midlands and East

£24,691 per annum

(Ref:  SUS2997)

2 vacancies - 37.5 hours per week - contract to 31 July 2021

based in Birmingham

Part time and job share/job split will be considered

These exciting roles are part of a small team delivering a range of activities promoting walking and cycling in the Birmingham area. This could be planning and delivering online community workshops about Low Traffic Neighbourhoods or Air Quality, to leading rides and walks in local neighbourhoods. At times you will be working as the sole project officer and on bigger projects, collaborating as part of a team. Developing understanding of, and working with, the diverse range of communities will be key, amplifying lesser heard voices to enable everyone to experience the city and move freely.

With a good standard of education, you will have experience of delivering workshops and physical activity or behaviour change projects in schools, workplaces or communities. You will be good at effectively engaging with people in different communities and different settings, motivating and enthusing others. You need to be IT literate and be able to plan and prioritise your own work. Commitment to the promotion of sustainable transport is important as is understanding the health benefits of active travel and improving air quality. Employment will be conditional on clearance by an Enhanced DBS Disclosure check.

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9am on Thursday 1 October 2020. Interviews will take place via MS Teams or Zoom on Friday 9 October 2020.

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion.  We welcome applications from people with the appropriate skills from all parts of the community.

GIS Officer, Research & Monitoring Unit

(Ref SUS3000)

£24,691 per annum

37.5 hours per week – based in Edinburgh

Our Research & Monitoring Unit is responsible for providing evidence on sustainable and active travel that is transparent and authoritative, and which influences and shapes policy, practice and behaviour across the UK.

We are seeking a passionate individual to join our team of analysts, researchers and evaluation specialists to deliver GIS projects for funders and with partners, to provide GIS services and training to internal teams and to ensure GIS relevant datasets are maintained and accessible.

You will have experience and a working knowledge of industry standard GIS software and its potential, experience of administrating and querying SQL databases and experience of on-line or intranet GIS tools, virtual server management and Microsoft Windows task scheduling and of training others in the use of GIS systems.  You will also have the ability to work with large spatial and non-spatial datasets, analysing complex datasets, writing and maintaining metadata, programming and scripting in GIS environments and the ability to plan and prioritise your own workload whilst being part of a team.  Your communications skills will be excellent and you will have a high level of IT literacy.  You will also be committed to the promotion of sustainable transport.

Closing date for completed applications is 9am on Monday 5 October 2020. Interviews will take place via MS Teams or Zoom on Tuesday 13 and / or Wednesday 14 October 2020.

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion.  We welcome applications from people with the appropriate skills from all parts of the community.

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic senior manager to join us on an interim basis to provide leadership for the programme teams and ensure we provide high quality services to children and families.  The postholder will continue the improvement and modernisation of our services and operations. We are looking for someone who has the experience to bring new insights to the operational challenges we face as well as significant experience of managing a high-risk service and managing change within service delivery organisations.  The post will suit someone who is self-motivated and proactive - who thrives in a fast-paced environment, copes well under pressure and balances competing priorities effectively.

Please note that Chance UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and therefore our recruitment process for this post will include an enhanced DBS check.

Location: Flexible 

Company description

NorthPoint Fostering CIC is an independent non-profit fostering organisation based in the North East of England, with a plan to serve across the UK. Founded by a care-leaver, we are passionate advocates of children, young people & carers.

Job description

1. Purpose of the team

The Team Manager will oversee the setup and expansion of NorthPoint’s frontline practitioners team. Delivering on the agreed strategic goals and targets, the team will provide care, support and world class work to help children in care and their carers, to thrive.

2. Main purpose of the job

As we are a new organisation, this role is to help establish all that is needed for NorthPoint to be in a position whereby we can offer approved individuals and families as foster care placements.
The role will include ratifying any relevant policies, procedures and best practices that are needed. To oversee and bring expertise in helping to attain Ofsted registration, making sure our standards are excellent and at expected levels. Once attained, this role will oversee quality standards.

As the Team Manager, you will be the designated registered Manager for Ofsted.
Other aims of the job include; liaising with local authority partners and external agencies. To assess, work with and provide ongoing support for potential/approved foster carers. To research and implement best practices and to assist/bring expertise in producing high quality products for our partners.

Requirements:

• Degree in Social Work, at least level 4, DipSW, CQSW
• Registered as a qualified social worker by the Health Care Professionals Councils.

• Mentoring/Coaching qualification (Desirable)
• Qualification in management (or be working towards)

Experience

• You must have at least 2 years experience relevant to fostering within the last 5 years

• At Least 1 years experience supervising & managing other professional staff

• Possess significant experience of decision making, the training of foster carers, and the ability to manage a varied and demanding workload

• Experience leading staff, managing others, setting tasks, delegating and monitoring progress

• A good knowledge & experience of law and practice related to looked after children

3. Position in organisation

This is a senior position and reports directly to the Founder & Director. Working with the Director to create, deliver our strategic objectives. It is expected that this role will oversee the recruitment and management of other social workers and after 1 year will adopt a ‘Director of Care’ role. As NorthPoint expands, this role will oversee team leaders and will be responsible for our national care strategy.

4. NorthPoint’s culture

We believe that prayer and discernment is fundamental to NorthPoint achieving its mission of being a force for good in young people’s lives, serving those we work to the best of our ability and supporting life transformation.

Please note; In accordance with the equality act 2010 it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practicing Christian.

Join our wonderful team at this exciting charity in Walthamstow.Your role is to be an integral part of the management Team. We work with disabled children and young people and you can play your part in changing lives and making a difference to the children young people and families we work with.

The Head of Services (HoS) is responsible for the management of The Limes services.  Accountable to the CEO, you will lead and develop the services aimed at children, young people & vulnerable adults up to age 25, to ensure that the strategic vision becomes a reality.  The HoS will work with the CEO to ensure the development of user involvement and to ensure that our services reflect the core values of inclusion and support the whole family.

We work in partnership to ensure women have access to and control over their own economic resources. 

Our work is led by victim-survivors of economic abuse (Experts by Experience): their lived experience and knowledge shapes everything we do.

The role has three functions:

• To facilitate the participation of Experts by Experience (victim-survivors of economic abuse) in SEA’s work – onboarding new members, supporting members to engage and communicating with members – within an agreed strategy.
• To moderate SEA’s new online survivor forum, which will provide a safe space for victim-survivors of economic abuse to discuss their experiences and access peer support.
• To be the safeguarding lead for the charity.

To apply

Please submit your CV and a covering letter which demonstrates how you meet the criteria set out in the person specification 

Interviews are schedule for 05 October 2020 and will be conducted via Zoom.

Head of Delivery

(Ref SUS2995)

£35,743 per annum

37.5 hours per week – based in Nottingham, Birmingham or Peterborough

Do you want a new challenge and an opportunity to use your skills to make a difference to people’s lives? This is an exciting opportunity to lead our delivery team in the Midlands & East, contributing to the strategic direction of the region as a member of the senior leadership team, overseeing the behavior change and community engagement projects of the team, and ensuring the promotion of sustainable and active travel initiatives.

With demonstrable success in leading, motivating and developing a team, substantial experience of project and programme management and proven success at turning creative ideas into funded work, you will have a collaborative approach and have the ability to be proactive in supporting teams to find constructive solutions.  Your excellent written and verbal communications skills, along with your excellent influencing and negotiation skills will enhance your ability to build and develop strong productive on-going relationships.  You will have a comprehensive understanding of the benefits of active travel and knowledge of behavior change and community engagement approaches.  You will also have a passionate commitment to the promotion of sustainable transport.

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9am on Monday 28 September 2020. We may close the job early if sufficient applications have been received so please make sure you submit your application as soon as possible. Interviews will take via Teams / Zoom on Monday 5 and/or Tuesday 6 October 2020.

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion.  We welcome applications from people with the appropriate skills from all parts of the community.

High Value Donor Manager 

(Ref:  SUS2988)

£35,743 per annum

37.5 hours per week – based in Bristol / home working days negotiable

Sustrans is looking for an experienced individual who is passionate about developing a high value donor strategy to identify, cultivate and secure income from Principal Donors, Major Donors and Midi-Donors.  We need to maximise immediate and long-term opportunities to support our Paths for Everyone and Liveable Cities & Towns for Everyone strategic priorities.

You will have expert knowledge of high value fundraising sector trends and of sources of prospect research information and you will have a proven track record of securing new business, experience of developing and delivering a high value donor strategy including reporting on project expenditure and the ability to provide excellent stewardship.  You will also have excellent influencing and negotiating skills and be an experienced line manager. This is an opportunity to join an amazing charity and get collaboratively involved with a skilled and dedicated team that is proud to work for Sustrans.  

Closing date for completed applications is 9am Tuesday 6 October 2020. Interviews will take place via MS Teams / Zoom on Wednesday 14 October 2020. We may close the job early if sufficient applications have been received so please make sure you submit your application as soon as possible.

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion. We welcome applications from people with the appropriate skills from all parts of the community.