Leading the development, planning, launch and management of the Stockport and District Mind EAP (Employee Assistance Program) service. A key component of the role is Sales and Marketing – identifying, contacting and signing-up organisations to the new service. 

There start date for this role is 1st November 2020 and it is a 6 month contract, with scope to extend to 12 months and then a potential longer term contract.

Key Duties:

• Define and refine the EAP proposition

• Develop Service Level Agreements (SLAs), both for our customers and any suppliers

• Develop marketing communications material (e.g. website, social media)

• Develop a list of sales prospects, starting with organisations where Stockport and District Mind already has a relationship

• Instigate conversations, aiming for a meeting with the HR Manager or CEO of the prospective client organisation

• Organise sales meetings, bringing in support as appropriate

• Identify any obstacles to the potential sale and work to remove them

• ‘Close the sale’ by signing up organisations to the EAP service

• Client/account management - maintaining a relationship, monitoring and acting on client feedback

• Maintain accurate and appropriate records and data for the services provided, including client organisation and employee data

• Ensure all mandatory training required

The deadline for applications is 5pm on Wednesday 7th October 2020. 

Hope for Justice exists to bring an end to modern slavery by preventing exploitation, rescuing victims, restoring lives and reforming society – do you share our passion to live in a world free from slavery?

Hope for Justice is seeking an exceptional candidate with at least five years’ hands-on experience developing programmes in the Global South to join our team as Programme Development Specialist.

The core of this role is the development of innovative projects and programmes, working collaboratively with survivors and partner organisations to conceptualise new ways of working based on the best available evidence about what works. The role will also involve taking our established body of mature programming and seeing how it can be contextualised and applied in new communities and geographies.

The role involves working alongside those responsible for securing funding for our projects, ensuring we are developing great, survivor-centred programmes that are also highly fundable. It will also give technical input and strategic input into the overall direction of travel for Hope for Justice’s programming as we seek to bring an end to modern slavery.

The successful candidate will have experience of the anti-trafficking sector and a relevant qualification in project/programme management. The role will suit someone with a proven expertise in relationship-building, facilitation of workshops and working groups, critical thinking, and a fundamentally ‘hands-on’ attitude.

This role is truly flexible – it can be based out of any of Hope for Justice’s main offices in Europe (UK/Norway) or Africa (Ethiopia/Uganda). We welcome applications from candidates from diverse cultural backgrounds.

CONTEXT

MIF is planning an extraordinary return in Summer ‘21 to bring our city together again in a celebration of international culture, innovation and creativity.

As Volunteering Manager you’ll be responsible for setting up and delivering an inspirational volunteer programme giving people from all across our city opportunities to join in and contribute in safe, invigorating and inspiring ways.

You’ll work across teams at MIF, our partners and venues to reimagine volunteering in the post-Covid 19 era, and you’ll be part of the early discussion shaping future volunteering programmes at our future home The Factory. 

We’re looking for a dynamic individual with the imagination to adapt our existing volunteer programmes for the current moment, and the practical skills to deliver with diligence and skill. If this sounds like you – we’d love to hear from you!

JOB SUMMARY

Develop and manage Manchester International Festival’s volunteer scheme for MIF21 and feed into early stage plans for volunteer programmes at The Factory - working in partnership with appropriate organisations and agencies to deliver an engaging and fulfilling volunteer experience with a focus on inclusion and representation. 

Quality and Compliance Manager - known internally as "Senior Skills Quality and Compliance Manager"

Full-Time, Permanent post

Location - flexible / can be based at any Centrepoint site (home and remote working currently)

Centrepoint is a national charity established in 1969 that supports homeless young people to get their lives back on track.  Our services for young people include housing, health, personal and social development and employability, with the overall aim of enabling them to secure a home, a skill and a sustainable future. The charity operates across eight regions and is honoured to have Prince William, HRH The Duke of Cambridge as its patron.  As part of its strategy to support every young person with a home and a job Centrepoint has grown its Skills and Employability offer to support our aim of diversifying our income.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a a Senior Skills Quality and Compliance Manager to join our Quality and Compliance team.

What you’ll be doing…

• To write, lead and deliver Centrepoint’s skills quality strategy.
• To take lead responsibility for implementing quality systems across Centrepoint’s skills provision, working with operational teams to develop a consistent approach to delivery, monitoring and reporting that meets with contractual compliance requirements.
• To have an oversight of all skills compliance across the organisation including leading on learning policies and procedures.
• To manage and support the skills compliance team and a team of internal quality assurers ensuring they have all the necessary resources and knowledge to provide a high quality provision to the organisation.
• To be the lead contact for all statutory and regulatory skills provision audits and to undertake the role of Nominated Person for all skills related external inspections including Ofsted and Matrix ensuring SET, Managers and staff are fully conversant with inspection requirements, outcomes and recommendations. 
• To be responsible for the relationship with external bodies including awarding organisations and funders, and being accountable for external quality assurance visits.

What we offer in return...

• In return for your efforts you’ll receive a competitive salary, excellent training and development, and a host of staff benefits including:
• 25 days of annual leave per year, rising by one day per year to a maximum of 27 days
• Excellent training package to ensure you have the skills and knowledge to build a new career
• Employer pension contributions of 4%
• Clear career progressions, linked to portfolio work, that enables movement up the pay scale
• Access to Cycle 2 Work loan scheme
• An interest-free travel loan

We seek to challenge discrimination and are committed to fairness and equality within Centrepoint. We welcome applications from anyone with direct experience of being homeless or using young people's services.

Closing Date: Monday 5 October

To apply for this role, please complete the online application form and a supporting statement - setting out how you meet the essential criteria for the role as listed in the job description.

Creative Support is a national, expanding not-for-profit organisation providing support to individuals with a wide range of care needs. Our services provide responsive and person centered care which is specific to the needs of the individual. The key to achieving this quality of support is by having a staff workforce that is hardworking and committed to ensuring the best possible quality of life and independence for those we provide this care for.

We are recruiting for a person centred, passionate and motivated Project Manager to lead one of our supported living services in the Bolton area. This bespoke service enables people with complex needs, autistic spectrum conditions and learning disabilities to lead fulfilling, happy and rewarding lives within high quality community based settings.

You will be responsible for leading the delivery of care and support to three adults living within the service. You will be an experienced learning disability/autism practitioner with the ability to develop structured programmes of communication, personalised support and positive behaviour management. You will work closely with families and other professionals and will have the ability to supervise and mentor a staff team. You will help to deliver consistent, person centred services which meet the needs and preferences of individuals.

You will have previous experience, knowledge and a good understanding of working with people with complex needs and autism. You must be skilled in assessment and support planning, using a variety of methods such as, communication pathways & positive behaviour support strategies. You will manage and deploy staff effectively to meet the needs of service users, you will have excellent communication skills both verbal and written. You must have a hands-on approach and be able to role model and mentor staff. A relevant social care qualification is essential (RNLD, BASW, DipSW Diploma Level 5). Applicants must possess a clean and valid driving license and have access to a vehicle.

Creative Support is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to delivering local high quality care through a well-established and supported local work force.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive induction and ongoing Clinical and Professional training to develop your career.

• Friendly, open culture

• Rated Good in all areas by CQC

• 33 days annual leave per year

• Company sick pay scheme

• Free Life Insurance Scheme

• Regular on- site support from an experienced Senior Practioner Manager

• Full Corporate Support from an established Not for Profit Provider

• Exclusive online retail discounts Scheme

• Free Employee Assistance Service

• Work for a Company that has Achieved The IIP Silver Award and is committed to employee development

Saheli supports women and children experiencing domestic abuse, from Black Asian Minority Ethnic communities. Saheli (meaning friend) is committed to creating a safe space, providing culturally sensitive support, language assistance, and a voice and identity to BAME women facing violence in their lives.

This is a new post, created to help the organisation diversify income streams. It is a great opportunity for a fundraiser who is dynamic and creative with exceptional interpersonal, communication and planning skills as well as proven success in raising substantial sums from individual and corporate donors.

The charity is looking at building Corporate and High Net Worth relationships. New Corporate, High Net Worth individuals and regular giving support will need to be identified and cultivated.

As the sole fundraiser for the charity the post holder will need to combine a strategic mind-set, with the practical skills of hands-on fundraising. Reporting to Saheli Chief Executive, you will support the organisation achieve its income generation strategy.

The objectives of the role are to:

• Manage and deliver our fundraising strategy in the areas agreed by the trustees
• Raise awareness of the organisation both locally and nationally.
• Oversee fundraising volunteers.

We offer: Employer’s contributory pension scheme , 25 days of annual leave (pro rata), 24/7 Employee Assist programme.

This post is subject to satisfactory references and DBS check. Saheli is an equal opportunities employer. This post is open to women only. It is exempt under the following acts: Genuine Occupational Requirement in accordance with the RaceRelations Act 1976 (Amendment) Regulations 2003 (Section 4A) and the sex Discrimination Act 1975 (Amended) (Section 7)

We are recruiting an Advice and Volunteer Manager to join our team to lead on managing the operations of our charity. You will work alongside the charity Manager, a small advice team and a growing team of volunteers to deliver an effective and valued advice service in North Manchester.

Title:  Advice and Volunteer Manager
Hours: Full-time (35 hours pw)
Salary:  £30,451 to £32,234 per annum
Contract: This is a permanent post, subject to funding.
Based:  Manchester

Cheetham Hill Advice Centre is a busy advice service working within a diverse community. We want to recruit somebody with experience of delivering an accessible social welfare advice service as well as experience of managing or supervising advice staff and/or volunteers.

Main purpose of the job:

• Manage, develop, and continuously improve the advice service to meet identified need and to promote the health and wellbeing of Manchester residents.
• Manage, develop, and continuously improve the volunteer service, providing a diverse range of roles to help meet residents’ advice and other support needs and to offer positive and meaningful experiences for volunteers.
• Lead the advice and volunteer teams.
• Work collaboratively with others in order to enhance relationships and to improve access to other advice and support services for residents.

This is a full-time post. However, we would consider splitting the job into a part-time staff management post and a part-time volunteer management post. You can indicate your preference on the application form.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon, Monday 5 October 2020. Applications received after this time will not be considered.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday-Wednesday 20-21 October 2020.

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION
Please click 'Apply' to be redirected to our website, where you can download the application pack and find further instructions on how to apply. Please note, you are not applying at this stage.

Checks regarding your ability to work in the UK will be undertaken before any job offer is made. All job offers are made subject to the receipt of suitable references and an enhanced DBS check.

No agencies please.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a number of motivated and talented individuals with sales and stakeholder engagement experience to join our School Partnerships team as a Manager. The role is responsible for pursuing and converting sales opportunities, owning relationships with accounts of varying size and designing and delivering a strategy for programme recruitment and sales in your area. The role will build highly effective relationships with schools, system leaders and other stakeholders and influencers across the education landscape. The School Partnership Manager will raise Ambition Institute’s profile and reputation to help us achieve our mission. We are currently recruiting for one 6-month fixed term role based in the Lancashire and West Yorkshire region, and one permanent and one 6-month fixed term role based in the South East and South Central region.

Based in either our London or Manchester office, and reporting to the regional Associate Director, you will have the ability to build highly effective relationships with all levels of external stakeholders, whilst also being highly organised, with the ability to thrive in a target-driven environment. This exciting role is varied and complex, and will require an excellent communicator, ideally with experience of working in the UK education sector. It is essential that you have excellent presentation skills, and are able to use a range of strategies to impact and influence.

Who are Ambition Institute?

Ambition Institute has one purpose: to help educators serving children from disadvantaged backgrounds to keep getting better. With our new organisation, and more than ten years of collective experience in working with educators at all levels, we believe that exciting opportunities lie ahead. We are a graduate school for educators, and we apply academic rigour to our learning design, drawing on frontline insights from schools into what works in practice. Our programmes leverage the latest evidence from international experts, which means we think carefully about what is taught, how, and in what sequence. We work collaboratively to enable school improvement for the benefit of pupils, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Our offer

We are happy to announce that we will be able to offer you:

• Flexibility on how you work – agreed between you and your line manager
• A competitive annual leave entitlement of 25 days, plus bank holidays
• 2 additional annual leave days for 1 day booked during December over the festive period
• A generous employer pension contribution of 11% (10% pension plus 1% NI rebate)
• Competitive salary rates
• Access to an interest free season ticket and bike loans, as well as eyecare vouchers
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which provides confidential support for employees on personal or work-related matters.
• A robust learning and development offer that ensures your continuous professional development

How to apply

All applications must be received by the closing date, midnight on Thursday 1st October 2020. Interviews are expected to take place the week beginning 12th October 2020.

To apply for this role, or any of our other vacancies or for any questions or queries please visit our website.

Equality and diversity matters to us. If you think you’d be suited to one of our roles we’d love to hear from you regardless of age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexuality.

   
Prospectus is proud to be supporting Sector 3, a responsive and collaborative organisation, helping to support the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise sectors in Stockport. Sector 3 supports individuals, organisations and communities through a multi-faceted portfolio of support, training, guidance and funding opportunities, enabling organisations to deliver social action on local priorities. They are now recruiting for a Community Development Officer to develop sustainable community solutions to locally identified priorities, in order to improve the lives of local people.           
           
As Sector 3's new Community Development Officer, you will work closely both internally and externally with partner agencies from the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise sectors to develop and deliver asset-based community development in Stockport. You will engage with all sectors to understand their support needs, and will design tailored programmes in response to these. You will provide impact reports and analysis to the management team, and will work collaboratively with partners across Stockport in order to build effective relationships, share skills, resources and further learnings, and will undertake detailed mapping of the sector across Stockport to build Sector 3'd membership.           
 
 A passion for and experience of working within the voluntary and community sector/community development-based organisations with the ability to plan, develop and deliver projects and engage the community. You will need to be literate in using Microsoft office for the purpose of communication and utilising the tools offered such as word, excel and outlook as the role will require you to prepare written reports to present to internal and external stakeholders.         
           
Sector 3 work with and support a wide range of different people so an ability to communicate with diverse audiences and build relationships with local agencies, groups and individuals is an essential skill, keeping inclusivity at the forefront of everything they do.         
           
As a specialist Recruitment Practice we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community.           
Please initially apply with a Word-formatted version of your CV. Suitable candidates will then be contacted and will be asked to complete a supporting statement.           
Please note this role is initially a fixed term contract for 6 months.

Communication and Engagement Post

The Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre (Cheshire & Merseyside) in partnership with the North West Strategic Direction for Sexual Assault and Abuse Services has an exciting position available for a Sexual Violence Communication and Engagement Manager. The postholder will have a track record in project management and marketing.

This is a new and developing role that has been created to react to the findings of sexual violence criminal justice pathways for sexual violence victims in each of the North West regional areas. The post is based in Warrington with travel around the North West. Working from home would be considered.

Principal Practice Tutor (PPT) is an exciting role for someone who wishes to combine management and leadership responsibilities whilst keeping a close connection to the work of their team by working directly with participants on the Frontline Programme. You will join a team of Principal Practice Tutors who provide programme leadership and team management that is central to effective delivery of the Frontline programme. You will ensure a high quality teaching experience, resolve escalated participant issues and support Consultant Social Workers to provide an excellent practice learning experience to participants.

There are 4 roles available: 1 based in North East and North Yorkshire, 1 in West Midlands, 1 in East Midlands and 1 in South West with regular travel across your geographical area.

The role comprises of 6 core areas of responsibility;

• Programme leadership and team management
• Resolve escalated participant issues
• Practice learning of participants
• Consultant Social Workers
• Teaching
• Supporting wider organisational objectives

We are actively seeking applicants from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.

Opportunity:

Are you the person we are looking for to Lead Person Centred Planning?  You have the opportunity to be part of Creative Support’s multidisciplinary Complex Care Team. This is a new and exciting role, which is varied and will require flexibility.

You will work with managers in specific services to lead the Person Centred Planning Process based upon our Opportunity, Choice and Wellbeing Model.  You will work directly with managers enabling meaningful reviews to take place which include the individual at the centre alongside all the key people in their lives. 

The purpose:

To work within the Complex Care Team alongside Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner’s to lead the process of Person Centred Support Planning in specific services to ensure a focus upon the person and their goals.

You will spend time with the people we support and the key people in their lives to identify their goals and aspirations and work with teams to achieve these within their everyday support.

You will have the opportunity to work alongside our managers and Complex Care Team to contribute to real outcomes based on genuine values of enhancing quality of life to embed person centred practice.

As Person Centred Lead you will be based at our Head Office in Stockport and support our services across the region and nationally at times. You will be supported within your role and have an opportunity to work with skilled practitioners who are genuinely motivated by the people we support. We will work together to ensure a focus on the person, their qualities and strengths, and provide support that makes a real difference in people’s lives.  

Choice:

Creative Support is a non-profit provider of person centred care and support to people with a range of needs including older adults, people with learning disabilities, mental health needs and autism spectrum conditions. You must be able to engage with the individuals we support, their families and multi-disciplinary teams to facilitate our Opportunity, Choice and Wellbeing reviews.

This role is innovative and dynamic with a focus on identifying what is important to each person based on our key indicators of quality of life. You will need a creative approach to exploring aspirations and an ability to turn these into practical goals and plans that are supportive to the person and their teams. A key aspect of the role is to motivate staff and ensure that support is driven by these goals, celebrating progress and achievements.  

You must be committed, professional, and have experience with working with the range of people we support and a related qualification. You will need to be an excellent and thoughtful communicator with the ability to sensitively facilitate meetings. You will have skills in hands-on support to role model, coach teams and enhance our commitment to person centred practice and positive behaviour support. It requires you to be personally driven and have the qualities needed to inspire others and fulfil the role.

Wellbeing:

Working for Creative Support you will have scope to contribute to the development of our services. This is a role where your creativity and ideas are valued. We believe that supporting your wellbeing is key to ensuring your effective support for others.  We are an Investor in People accredited employer of a diverse team of over 5,000 well supported staff across England. You will be joining a progressive charitable organisation, strongly committed to investing in your professional development. You will be part of our highly committed and mutually supportive Complex Care Team and will be able to access supervision, peer support and expertise. You will work closely with our Positive Behaviour Support Practitioners and will be mentored by our PBS Lead. As an employee you will be entitled to our comprehensive Employee Benefits. 

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Data and Evaluation Officer to join Depaul UK on a full time permanent basis. This is a national role and in return you will receive a competitive salary of £28,184 pa (London) / £24,684 pa (Regional) + pension & other benefits.

Depaul UK delivers a range of support and housing services around the UK for young people and adults at risk of homelessness. We provide services that prevent homelessness, increase the resilience of those we work with and energise opportunities for employment, education, training & volunteering. We're dedicated to putting our values into action to achieve a society where everyone has a place to call home and a stake in their community.

In return as our Data and Evaluation Officer, we can offer you:

- Competitive salary
- 26 days of annual holiday plus bank holidays pro rata
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance

The Data and Evaluation Officer role:

The successful post-holder will ensure we hold the right information about the people that we work with and services we provide.

They are responsible for bringing data to life through meaningful analysis and communication to a range of audiences, as well as working alongside the team to evaluate and improve the services we offer.

Please click apply to find out more and refer to the job description for a detailed overview of the role.

What makes this role exciting?

- A full induction and training to enhance the ‘hard’ and ‘soft’ skills required’

- Training in the Depaul Endeavour model

- Continuous support and supervision including reflective practice to develop your learning and skills as a practitioner

- Access to a total rewards package including a health plan and generous pension contributions
 

What will ideally support your success in the Data and Evaluation Officer role?

- Experience of undertaking monitoring and evaluation activities within a charity/social welfare environment

- An understanding of a range of monitoring and evaluation techniques, including quantitative and qualitative research methods

- Experience of data analysis that leads to evaluation/research reports for a range of audiences

- Substantial experience of MS packages (particularly Excel and PowerPoint)

- Experience of using Salesforce, preferably in an administrative or development role

We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis so encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We will close once we've received sufficient applications.

Closing date: Thursday 8th October 23:59

So, if this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you and you’d like to become our Data and Evaluation Officer then please click ‘apply’ today – don’t miss out, we’d love to hear from you!

An enhanced DBS disclosure is a requirement for this post. Our recruitment checks, induction and ongoing support and supervision reflect our commitment to safeguarding our clients. Depaul UK strives to be equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We kindly request no contact from Recruitment or Media Agencies.

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Brick Works Retail Mentor

No of Posts: 1

Salary: £23,657

Status: Full Time, Substantive

Hours: 40 hours per week, ideally 08:30 to 17:00 5 days per week.

Holidays: 22 days plus Bank Holidays per annum

Based at: The Brick Works

Responsible to: Training and Business Development Manager

Accountable to: Queen’s Hall Action on Poverty Trustees

Closing Date : 12 Noon 30th September 2020

Interviews : W/C 5/9/20

*** Please note that the vacancy may close early if a satisfactory number of applicants are received ****

To Apply please review the attached Person Specification, please attach a CV and Covering Letter.

SUMMARY

The Brick is a small charity with big aspirations for people in need within our community. We provide RELIEF, RESTORATION and REFORMATION by offering tailored support, hope, and opportunity to those looking to improve their quality of life. This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional individual to join the charity in a new and exciting role. This unique role will need a combination of skills to be successful. You will be retail driven whilst at the same time be focused on the value of teaching people we work with new skills. You will have a desire to see individuals develop in their skills and confidence through their engagement with the Brick. You will be responsible for delivering a robust, sustainable retail outlet at the Brick Works, increasing employability skills and creating a culture where people want to learn and thrive. You will need to be as committed as we are to equip people from diverse backgrounds for self-sustaining and independent living.

JOB PURPOSE

The focus of the Brick Works Retail Mentor is to balance a successful Retail Unit with a programme of training and upskilling people we work with. You will have an excellent understanding of retail and you will possess essential mentoring qualities. You will thrive on balancing the need for a successful retail unit with ensuring opportunities are available for people to learn new skills. You will be willing and understanding that mentoring other people to learn new skills is imperative and is a non-negotiable and you must have patience and an understanding attitude.