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Check my CVRFEA are looking for a highly motivated self-starter with knowledge of the Armed Forces and Ex-Services charity network and the ability to understand the challenges more vulnerable veterans must overcome, particularly those who have entered the Criminal Justice System. This person will be home based (ideally Derby) travelling extensively around the Derbyshire region to provide face to face support to veterans within their home locations and partner organisations premises.
Project Nova is a support programme for Veterans primarily identified in Police Custody but also with referrals from core police and partner organisations from within the community, it is focussed on early intervention, support and diversion at point of contact with the Police or partner organisation in order to prevent re-offending and a potential prison sentence. Project Nova is jointly delivered by RFEA and WWTW and working in partnership with the NHS Liaison and Diversion Teams, Police custody suites, Police response officers, HMPPS and partners within the community.
The successful applicant for this role will be highly motivated, have a track record of delivering high quality results, with a strong beneficiary focus and be capable of working remotely to targets and deadlines. Strong communication, IT and organisational skills are essential along with mentoring and coaching skills. Experience & knowledge of the criminal justice system, local government agencies and the ability to develop a network of contacts are also required. Will have a strong commitment to working with each veteran equitably and without prejudice, including those who are arrested for violent or sexual offences. Must have a clean driving licence.
NVQ Level 4 in Advice and Guidance or training will be provided for the right applicant along with a good understanding of the employment market and vocational training are highly desirable.
Specific Responsibilities
Engagement
- Support the National Nova Manager to create and maintain strong working relationships with referring organisations in the Derbyshire Area, including the Police and NHS Liaison and Diversion.
- Receive details of referrals from the Nova Client Advisors, or directly. If referrals are received directly share information with the Nova Client Advisors.
- Engage with veterans face-to-face for the initial visit and as necessary throughout their engagement with Project Nova, following the Case Management Guidance, RFEA Policies and the Project Nova Procedures.
- Register each Nova Veteran’s details on the CRM and obtain consent to share their data with organisations in the support network and any further information required by the Project Nova registration.
- Undertake a comprehensive needs assessment with each Nova Veteran.
Case Management
- Provide emotional support to veterans through regular contact whilst they are engaged with Project Nova.
- Establish a care coordination plan with each Nova Veteran.
- Work with families, statutory services and support networks to ensure effective participation in the Criminal Justice System.
- Keep clear records for each case on the CRM.
- Record the veterans journey on Outcome Star
- Ensure confidentiality.
- Develop Veteran employability and suitable opportunities for employment.
This role is 'Home Based' around the Derbyshire area and is offered initially on a one year fixed term contract, 35 hours per week with a starting salary of £26,000 rising to £27,500 after six months plus additional employee benefits.
To apply please submit a covering letter and applicable CV. The closing date is 16th May 2021. Interviews will take place in late May for a start date in June 2021.
Applicants will be required to undertake an Enhance DBS Disclosure and Police Vetting.
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DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, HARMONY WORKS
- Do you want to be instrumental in the creation of a new centre for music education and performance in Sheffield and transform the lives of 1000s of children from all backgrounds?
- Do you have understanding and experience of fundraising for major capital projects?
- Are you a great team player?
Harmony Worksis a partnership between Sheffield Music Academy and Sheffield Music Hub to create a permanent new home for music education in the City Centre.To do this we need to raise £12m, so we are looking for an enthusiastic development officer to join our small but dynamic, growing team.
The project will acquire a heritage building and refurbish it specifically for music education.Harmony Works will also deliver an ambitious programme of outreach activity to involve more of Sheffield’s children and young people in music, particularly those who experience unequal access to participation.
This initial part time, fixed term role will deliver the project’s fundraising ground work.As the project progresses we hope to expand the team with more specialist fundraising roles and this post has the potential to be reshaped and extended as part of that process,depending on performance, how the project develops, and funding success.The project is planned to run until 2025.
Location: Home working with a requirement to be in Sheffield for site meetings and team meetings up to twice per month (Covid 19 restrictions permitting).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Maggie;s have an exciting opportunity in our Nottingham centre for a Centre Fundraising Manager to develop and implement a centre specific fundraising plan to raise income from the community through a variety of fundraising sources.
The Centre Fundraising Manager will be responsible for effectively and autonomously managing the full portfolio of activity relating to the Nottingham centre and to manage complex networks and relationships which have a wider national focus.
You will be responsible for fundraising across a range of income streams including businesses, individuals, community groups, volunteers and media contacts.
We are looking for a fundraiser who has solid experience of managing and delivering income generation in a fundraising environment and the ability to manage a wide range of staff, external relationships, activities and volunteers at one time.
Determined, professional, friendly and resourceful; you will use persuasive communications skills to motivate, influence and inspire people to raise funds for Maggie’s and you will be comfortable working in a target driven, fast paced environment.
As a self-starter with strong team-working skills, your sector knowledge will assist you to work across other fundraising and organisational teams to ensure effective collaboration and support for wider organisational objectives.
Please refer to the full job description on our website.
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Love4Life is the primary programme delivered by TwentyTwenty. Love4Life is about empowering young people to build confidence and make positive choices in their relationships, health and education. Based in Loughborough, working across Leicestershire and Derbyshire, Love4Life is currently a programme of therapeutic and emotional support for vulnerable girls aged 11-19 years. We support around 600 girls a year across our local communities and in secondary schools.
As Love4Life enters a new chapter of programme development, we are looking for a passionate and inspiring person to lead and develop the core delivery of the programme across our three localities (Loughborough, Leicester and Derby) and commit to the leadership and development of our Area Coordinators.
Working closing with our CEO you will help develop the Love4Life programme ensuring we are supporting young people, in the most deprived areas, who would most benefit from our inventions.
Your role will involve identifying, developing and leading on key relationships with schools, community venues and all local referral agencies including Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, Social Services, Local Authorities and the Police.
You will help our charity to measure and understand the impact of our programme by monitoring tools and reporting on outcomes. In addition, you will lead on our safeguarding policies and processes ensuring reporting and best practice is at the core of our work.
You will be passionate and experienced in working with disadvantaged and vulnerable young people and as part of the delivery team; you will know how to provide inspiring, engaging learning and activities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
SERVICE MANAGER, THE CRESCENT, NOTTINGHAM CITY, FRWK18 £31,998 - £34,467, 37 HPW, PERMANENT
The Crescent is a mental health supported accommodation service that operates a ‘Core and Cluster’ model with a total of 27 units. The team offer a Person Centred and Recovery based approach to include supporting those with other secondary issues such as substance misuse, offending behaviour and mild learning difficulties.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Service Manager to shape the development of a new contract (from 1st April 2021). The main purpose of the role is to provide leadership and management to develop maintain and manage a safe and effective service, ensuring an appropriate and effective level of support is delivered to service users in line with contractual requirements.
The role will also provide oversight of Park Lane, Basford, which is Framework’s brand new supported accommodation project for service users with enduring mental health problems, consisting of 11 self-contained units.
The successful candidate for the role of Service Manager will:
- Have excellent leadership skills and be able to motivate and influence staff to develop and disseminate a high level of performance and quality of care
- Coordinate the on-going development of the service, and will identify and implement continuous service improvements to ensure that outcomes are in line with service targets, that service users’ needs are being met and that the service is delivered to budget
- Create, develop and maintain excellent professional working relationships with colleagues, internal departments and external stakeholders
- Have an ability to balance competing demands on your time
What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.
Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.
97% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.
Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.
As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application
NO AGENCIES PLEASE.
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Rise Programme Manager: This individual will be responsible for delivering the Rise Programme funded by Universities and leading a team of 7 Programme Coordinators to deliver the programme.
Location: Bristol, London, Manchester, Nottingham or Newcastle (initially on a remote basis)
Hours: 40 hours per week, 9am - 6pm (with some flexibility)
Start date: May/June 2021
Application deadline: 9am on Monday 4th May 2021 (Early applications are encouraged as we may interview and/or appoint before the closing date)
Core delivery responsibilities for Rise Programme Manager will include:
Programme Design & Delivery
- Contribute to strategic decisions concerning the design and delivery of the Rise Programme, creating a 12-month plan in advance of the start of each recruitment cycle.
- Plan student attraction & onboarding activities in collaboration with University Partnerships Manager.
- Work with the Director of Programmes and Impact to design learning journeys for Sponsor Programme Associates.
- Work with the Programme Leaders/Coordinators on the development and creation of resources and planning and delivery of events relevant to the unique needs of the participants on the Rise Programme.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the programme with overarching responsibility for meeting internal engagement and applications success KPIs.
- Provide support to University Partnerships Manager to maintain strong relationships with University partners, including supporting quarterly/annual reporting requirements.
Team Management
- Manage a team of 7 Programme Coordinators in a variety of locations - providing weekly 1-to-1 support, reviews and personal development support.
- Ensure Programme Coordinators document all interactions with Associates and application progress.
- Use relevant dashboards and data to set Programme Coordinator priorities.
- Manage Programme Coordinator progress to ensure that all stakeholder KPIs are achieved.
- Contribute to strategic decisions concerning the resourcing of the Rise Programme.
- Provide guidance and training to your team, and be part of wider training and development conversations for all on the Future Charity Leaders Programme (our Graduate Scheme).
Associate Support
Individual and small group work with Associates - coaching 20-30 Associates to take the day-to-day steps needed to realise their career potential, which might include pastoral support, career guidance, and support with job applications.
Person Specification
This position would be suited to individuals who are committed to upReach’s mission. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about social-mobility and believe that background should not be a barrier to graduate employment.
To be successful it is anticipated that you would have at least 2+ years’ experience working in programme delivery, stakeholder management and leading small teams. You should be proactive, resilient and used to managing competing priorities within a varied workload.You should be flexible and willing to perform varying duties depending on the shifting needs of the charity.
Essential Skills/Experience:
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment and working independently to find solutions to problems.
- Ability to engage and flex communication style confidently with a variety of stakeholders, such as beneficiaries, upReach partners and all levels of employees across the organisation.
- Excellent influencing, facilitation and communication skills (both oral and written) and be comfortable preparing and presenting reports and proposals to senior management and external stakeholders.
- Line management or team leadership experience.
- Strong programme management and problem solving skills, in addition to superb organisational skills to manage a varied workload.
- Self-motivation and an ability to work in a small team as well as independently, with a creative and a proactive attitude.
- Experience working directly with key stakeholders to manage and grow a relationship and/or partnership.
- At least a Grade ‘B’ in Maths and English GCSE (if you have extenuating circumstances, let us know)*.
- University degree (2:1 or higher)* in any discipline, or equivalent experience.
* The nature of the role requires a high standard of Maths and English, and the ability to quickly review a large amount of information and identify and communicate key themes clearly. Applicants may demonstrate this through the academic qualifications shown above and/or other relevant experience. As our beneficiaries are all undergraduates, a good understanding of the university experience is essential, although it is not necessary that this was acquired through personally gaining a degree.
Desirable Skills/Experience:
- Knowledge of the graduate labour market in the UK and experience supporting individuals through an application process.
- Experience delivering all aspects of a programme end to end, from design to reporting and evaluation.
- Experience in roles requiring influence.
Equal Opportunities
upReach is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, social background or any other protected class. We support workplace diversity and believe it creates dynamic and effective organisations. We are working hard to increase diversity in our team and would particularly welcome applications from BAME candidates.
We are committed to making our roles and culture inclusive. We can make reasonable adjustments throughout the application process and on the job. If you have particular needs or requirements, please get in touch.
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University Partnership & Impact Manager: This individual will be responsible for the execution of our university partnerships strategy and delivery of sustainable income growth from new and existing partners in the higher education sector.
Location: Bristol, London, Manchester, Nottingham or Newcastle (initially on a remote basis)
Hours: 40 hours per week, 9am - 6pm (with some flexibility)
Start date: July 2021
Application Deadline: 9am on Monday 17th May 2021 (Early applications are encouraged as we may interviewand/or appoint before the closing date)
Core delivery responsibilities for the University Partnership & Impact Manager will include:
Managing and developing existing university partnerships
- Managing upReach’s portfolio of existing university partners, stewarding relationships to ensure the partnerships remain strong and mutually beneficial.
- Developing existing university partnerships and identifying new opportunities to expand our programme of support.
- Execute on a partner communication strategy to ensure university partners are kept up to date with upReach news and events.
- Plan and lead on student attraction & onboarding activities in collaboration with Rise Programme Manager.
- Contribute to strategic decisions concerning the design and delivery of the Rise Programme to meet the needs of University students and complement & enhance University offerings.
- Ensuring all outputs are delivered effectively and on time, in collaboration with the Rise Programme Manager and the PC University Leads.
- Collaborate with the Rise Programme Manager and PC University Leads to ensure the smooth running of all university-based events and follow through on identifying and communicating impact.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the programme and prepare and deliver quarterly/annual impact reporting reviews for each university partner.
- Act as university impact reporting ‘subject matter expert’ to set impact measurement strategies for university partnership reporting and impact reporting in collaboration with Impact & Data Senior Officer.
Growing the number and value of university partnerships
- Researching and developing a new pipeline of university partners to expand the sector reach and create opportunities for Associate growth.
- Identifying gaps in the market and developing ideas for new university partners, cohort focused programmes and types of partnership.
- Identifying, initiating and securing new high-value long term partnerships with universities to grow income and provide more opportunities to students.
- Preparing and delivering compelling and evidence-based pitches and presentations.
- Maintaining the organisation’s presence in the social mobility sector through thought leadership articles/blogs and networking at relevant events.
- Work with Rise Programme Manager to agree programme of support and support in the transition to deliver agreed programme of support.
Team Management
- Manage two FCLP rotations (20% of Programme Coordinator’s time) - setting rotation objectives and providing project guidance.
- Meet monthly with university leads (Programme Coordinator responsible for day-to-day university activities) to set partnership priorities and monitor stakeholder KPI progress (onboarding, engagement).
Person Specification
This position would be suited to individuals who are committed to upReach’s mission. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about social-mobility and believe that background should not be a barrier to graduate employment.
To be successful it is anticipated that you would have at least 3+ years’ experience developing partnerships and providing strategic impact measurement guidance. You should be proactive, resilient and used to managing competing priorities within a varied workload.You should be flexible and willing to perform varying duties depending on the shifting needs of the charity.
Essential Skills/Experience:
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment and working independently to find solutions to problems.
- Ability to engage and flex communication style confidently with a variety of stakeholders, such as beneficiaries, upReach partners and all levels of employees across the organisation.
- Excellent influencing, facilitation and communication skills (both oral and written) and be comfortable preparing and presenting reports and proposals to senior management and external stakeholders.
- Target driven and demonstrate experience of achieving financial objectives.
- Strong project management and problem solving skills, in addition to superb organisational skills to manage a varied workload.
- Self-motivation and an ability to work in a small team as well as independently, with a creative and a proactive attitude.
- Experience working directly with key stakeholders to manage and grow a relationship and/or partnership.
- Experience in or knowledge of the usual ways of working within Universities.
- Experience monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of a programme.
- At least a Grade ‘B’ in Maths and English GCSE (if you have extenuating circumstances, let us know)*.
- University degree (2:1 or higher)* in any discipline, or equivalent experience.
* The nature of the role requires a high standard of Maths and English, and the ability to quickly review a large amount of information and identify and communicate key themes clearly. Applicants may demonstrate this through the academic qualifications shown above and/or other relevant experience. As our beneficiaries are all undergraduates, a good understanding of the university experience is essential, although it is not necessary that this was acquired through personally gaining a degree.
Desirable Skills/Experience:
- Understanding of social mobility issues in the UK, the university landscape and graduate recruitment.
- Experience in qualifying, scoping, and pricing client / partner projects in the charity sector.
- Experience delivering all aspects of a project end to end, from design to reporting and evaluation.
- Line management or team leadership experience.
Equal Opportunities
upReach is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, social background or any other protected class. We support workplace diversity and believe it creates dynamic and effective organisations. We are working hard to increase diversity in our team and would particularly welcome applications from BAME candidates.
We are committed to making our roles and culture inclusive. We can make reasonable adjustments throughout the application process and on the job. If you have particular needs or requirements, please get in touch.
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We have an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated team following the award of a new contract to provide support services to Barnet residents living with dementia. Our new Living Well services day opportunities and activities will launch this spring and will form a key element of this.
We are looking for a Living Well (Dementia Day Opportunities) Coordinator who will significantly shape and develop a programme of activities and support to make a difference to older people, particularly those living with dementia. The successful candidate will lead, manage and inspire a highly commited team of staff and volunteers. You will plan, deliver and monitor high quality person- centred activities and will have experienceof working with people living with dementia. You will also be able to demonstrate an understanding of the issues and challenges faced by older people and those who care for them.
If you are passionate about improving the lives of older people and feel you have the necessary experience to do this and lead a team, we would love to hear from you.
NB please note within Age UK Barnet this role is known as Living Well (Dementia Day Opportunities) Coordinator
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The Marketing and Partnerships Manager (MPM) will play a key role in this 12-month project to increase adult visitors both onsite and online, encouraging uptake in our learning, special interest and visitor programmes.
The National Holocaust Centre and Museum
Job Title – Marketing and Partnerships Manager
Contract: - Fixed Term Contract – 12 months
Hours: 37 hours per week
Start date: To be agreed
Salary: 25K-28K per annum dependent on experience
Annual Leave: 25 days plus 8 Bank Holidays per annum
Reports to: Director of Operations
Location: The National Holocaust Centre & Museum, Laxton, Nottinghamshire NG22 0PA.
We are a Covid safe site and are operating within government guidelines which includes working from home. Working arrangements are being kept under review.
Job Purpose and requirements:
We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic person to take a critical role in increasing our reach, driving footfall, promoting our unique offer and ensuring our non-school programming is audience focused. You will take the lead in developing and implementing high impact, cost effective, integrated marketing strategies that deliver against targets to increase footfall, engagement and income. You will develop key relationships with external stakeholders including tourism networks, local visitor attractions, heritage organisations and local media. You will also build on and develop relationships with faith organisations and special interest groups with the aim of building our numbers of group visitors. You will raise awareness and develop relationships with high profile local organisations such as football clubs and other museum / heritage / cultural arts organisations, identifying any partnership, fundraising or cross-promotional opportunities for sharing with curatorial, education and fundraising colleagues.
The Marketing and Partnerships Manager (MPM) will play a key role in this 12-month project to increase adult visitors both onsite and online, encouraging uptake in our learning, special interest and visitor programmes.
Key accountabilities will include:
- Visitor Numbers and Mix - including group bookings.
- Quantity and level of engagement through all online and offline channels.
- Generating sector intelligence on satisfaction from which to drive strategic decisions.
- Development of community, local and regional networks including the media.
- New community partnerships / collaborations. At least 1 major new partnership.
Main responsibilities
- Actively encouraging and strengthening links with a range of community groups, encouraging their participation in projects and events.
- Identifying and creating content and/or distribution partnerships with local, regional and national partners.
- Cultivating more frequent and higher value partnerships with East Midlands media outlets.
- Contributing to the growth of visitors/audiences on a local, regional and national level.
- Executing marketing communications initiatives across print, digital and broadcast (in collaboration with our Digital Content team)
- Promoting and championing NHCM’s creative and learning programmes to a range of non-school audiences and stakeholders.
- Promoting NHCM’s offer through attendance at events and networking groups.
- Consulting with audiences and groups to better understand how NHCM can cater to group needs.
- Work collaboratively with the wider NHCM team to make best use of resources to deliver an excellent visitor experience.
Knowledge and Skills
- Education to degree level or with relevant professional qualifications or demonstrable relevant experience.
- Understanding of the not-for-profit sector, preferably within the heritage sector.
- Knowledge and understanding of the Holocaust (desirable).
- Proactive and resourceful, eager to learn and think out-of-the-box.
- Customer focused with the ability to understand customer needs and develop ideas to translate these into engaging online and/or physical activities.
- Ability to represent an organisation clearly and compellingly to different audiences.
- Naturally warm and enthusiastic, you will possess excellent networking, communication and presentation skills.
- Results driven, you will be the sort of person who is flexible, able to work independently but also enjoys a collaborative working style.
- Quick to pick things up and are able to see the bigger picture, with commerciality in mind.
Experience
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a marketing or partnerships role.
- Experience in the tourism industry, cultural or heritage attractions, museum or adult learning sectors.
- Managing own workload, effectively prioritising tasks and meeting deadlines.
- Experience of developing and managing relationships with external stakeholders.
- Creativity and flair.
- Flexibility, positivity and enthusiasm.
Download the job description to see the person specification and find out more about us.
Closing date: Sunday 9th May 2021
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you have experience of successfully leading a team? Are you passionate and creative? Are you flexible, adaptable and willing to learn? We're excited to be able to offer you a new opportunity to join our team as Shop Manager for Derby.
We're looking for someone who loves working with people and has the ability to inspire and empower those around them. Our successful candidate will be someone who is friendly and positive in their approach and attitude, with the energy to instil this in others. They will be hardworking and can lead by example, being hands on themselves when necessary but ultimately with the ability to drive productivity through empowering the volunteer team. They will be able to work collaboratively with peers and colleagues, actively engaging with others and building strong working relationships. Whilst an understanding of charity retail would be preferred, we do require someone with a business mind with the ability to make confident commercial decisions using information available to them.
This is a great opportunity for someone who can work with a diverse group of volunteers to create a welcoming space in our shop to attract more volunteers, donors and supporters. We are looking for someone who is driven and motivated to raise as much money as possible to help children build a better future.
As a Shop Manager, we can offer you a challenging but enjoyable and hugely rewarding role. We will provide you with the right training, support and coaching you need in order to successfully motivate a team of volunteers to achieve goals and targets.
Save the Children shops are at the heart of the community, providing a welcoming and positive environment for people to come together to volunteer, donate and shop (see attached Ethos).
Derby is currently in the process of having a total shop floor refit and will become our first ever Outlet shop. We're looking for someone who thrives in a busy fast paced working environment, and who can lead a volunteer team in generating much needed income for Save the Children.
Does this excite you? Have you got what we're looking for? If so, we'd love to hear from you.
Working in more than 120 countries, Save the Children does whatever it takes to create breakthroughs in the way the world treats children. Together, we save children's lives, fight for their rights and help them fulfil their potential.
At Save the Children we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.
Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. If you share our mission, are passionate about making it happen and strongly believe you can contribute then join us and we'll give you every opportunity to succeed. We look forward to hearing from you.
Closing date: 30th May 2021
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, LGBT+ and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as these are underrepresented at Save the Children UK.
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Derbyshire Carers Association is a Charity Company dedicated to supporting unpaid carers of family members or friends who cannot manage at home without help.
We are seeking an enthusiastic leader – working an average of 26 hours per week – to drive forward the changes needed to tackle the challenges facing the Charity during 2021 and beyond. Our staff teams have successfully adapted ways of working during the Covid 19 pandemic to ensure that as many carers as possible continue to receive help and support. The new Chief Executive will build on the Charity’s experiences in order to develop services and partnerships across Derbyshire and the Midlands Area thus ensuring DCA’s long term financial sustainability.
The successful candidate will have an innovative approach and be able to demonstrate senior level experience of financial planning and management, project management, and successful tendering for contracts.
Closing date – 7th May 2021
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Overall Purpose
Responsible for the coordination and delivery of the Volunteer and Intern program within Baca, an essential component of the young people service, delivered as part of the Rebuild team. This work is essential in enabling us to deliver our therapeutic support for all areas of a young person’s life.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Be an active member of the Management Team at Baca, to ensure the delivery of day to day young people services, in line with Baca’s Vision, Mission, Values and Strategic Goals.
- Work in partnership with all young people services, to ensure young people achieve outcomes in line with our Theory of Change and be a proactive participant of weekly Rebuild Team meetings.
- Responsible for the recruitment, training and induction of Volunteers needed to enable young people to achieve outcomes in line with our Theory of Change.
- Responsible for the recruitment, training, induction, support and supervision of Residential Volunteers some of whom may also be Interns.
- Recruit train, induct, support and develop Interns necessary for the delivery of overall strategic objectives.
- Recruit, coordinate and maintain a bank of Residential Cover Volunteers necessary for providing overnight cover in houses when residential staff and Volunteers are away.
- Coordinate and match Volunteers with young people to deliver activities in line with young people’s needs, interests and areas of development.
- Ensure effective feedback after activities by Volunteers to the Volunteer Coordinator and the appropriate members of the Rebuild Team involved in the support of the young person.
- Oversee the development of the Volunteer and Intern teams to be their best, in line with Baca’s vision, Values and policies.
- Work proactively in partnership with the Fundraising Team to support the engagement of any Volunteers who may be interested in fundraising for Baca.
- Developing key links with community groups and organise profile-raising events to attract new Volunteers to Baca.
- Celebrate Volunteering by nominating Volunteers for awards and organising celebration events.
- Overseeing Volunteering budget lines and resources, including the reimbursement of expenses.
- Conduct monitoring and evaluation of activities by Volunteers to capture learning and improve services.
- Maintaining databases and accurate records including: monthly reports, activities data, end of year report etc.
- Be part of the on-call team (which comes with additional pay per night) to deliver out of hours support for young people in specific circumstances.
General
- Be a role model, leading by example in practicing the Values of Baca.
- Play an active and supportive role within the organisation.
- Take ownership of all administrative aspects of the role.
- Maintain strict confidentiality in relation to work undertaken and ensure all confidential material is stored according to Baca’s Confidentiality statement and Data Protection Policy.
- Treat all staff and young people fairly and without prejudice, in line with Baca’s Equality and Diversity policy
- Be aware of the correct procedures for dealing with any safeguarding incidences or concerns, in line with Baca’s Child, Vulnerable Adult Protection & Safeguarding Policy.
- Adhere to all Baca’s policies and procedures.
Further details can be found in the Recruitmet Pack attached.
Deadline for applications is the 23rd of April at 9am.
Interviews will be conducted during week commencing the 26th of April and it may be over two days.
Successful completion of Enhaced DBS check will be required for this role.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
NEW ARRIVAL SUPPORT WORKER & RESIDENTIAL VOLUNTEER (Male)
Responsible to: Support Team Manager
Location: Based in Baca main office and at home for newly arrived young people in Loughborough. There will be travel throughout Loughborough and Leicester. The role may require travel to wider areas of the East Midlands and the UK.
Hours: 25 hours per week – evening and weekend work with daytime shifts
Salary Band: £18,500 to £22,000 per annum pro rata
Benefits in kind: Rent-free accommodation, including Wifi, gas, electric and council tax bills.
Contract: Permanent
Overall Purpose
- To provide support and care to the young people who are newly arrived in the country, providing the foundations for them to rebuild their lives with dignity, strengthen their resilience and inspire hope for their futures.
- To partner with social workers and representatives from other agencies, for the benefit of the young people.
This work is essential in enabling us to deliver our therapeutic support for all areas of a young person’s life.
Duties & Responsibilities
- To be a support worker for newly arrived young people who are in the care of Baca in all areas of the young person’s life, supporting them from first arrival through to their move to semi-independence.
- To welcome new arrivals into the accommodation and communicate basic information about the house, making them feel safe and able to rest; with compassion without discrimination of age, race, colour or behavioural issues.
- To enable young people to achieve the following outcomes increased physical wellbeing, increased emotional wellbeing, improved personal safety, increased social engagement and increased engagement with education, employment and training.
- To enable young people to live with positive values and good boundaries.
- To be a proactive role model for the young people, enabling them to learn day to day living skills and helping them integrate positively with the local community.
- Training young people in living skills such as washing, cleaning, cooking and safety, food shopping and budgeting; proactively and intentionally in line with the Baca independent living preparation plan.
- Helping young people settle into a routine which will include education and social activities.
- Work in close partnership with social workers and other professionals and volunteers to provide a holistic development package for each young person enabling them to become independent.
- Maintaining very good communication with relevant members of the Rebuild Team and relevant social workers through regular appropriate reporting.
- To work collaboratively with the rest of the Rebuild Team to ensure all young people are safeguarded and supported to rebuild their lives.
- Complete and update all admin work as part of the role such as month end reports and support plans on time and in a consistent manner.
- Playing an active role in developing knowledge and understanding in areas relevant to the role and especially in the areas of asylum and refugee law, trafficking, supporting separated children and the cultures of different nations relevant to Baca.
General
- Be a role model, leading by example in practicing the Values of Baca.
- Play an active and supportive role within the organisation
- Take ownership of all administrative aspects of the role.
- Maintain strict confidentiality in relation to work undertaken and ensure all confidential material is stored according to Baca’s Confidentiality statement and Data Protection Policy.
- Treat all staff and young people fairly and without prejudice, in line with Baca’s Equality and Diversity policy
- Be aware of the correct procedures for dealing with any safeguarding incidences or concerns, in line with Baca’s Child, Vulnerable Adult Protection & Safeguarding Policy
- Adhere to all Baca’s policies and procedures.
Further information is available in the recruitment pack on our website.
The closing date for application is the 31st of May 2021. The role will require an enhanced DBS. Interviews will be week commencing the 7th of June 2021.
Start Date for the role is 1st of September 2021.
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Membership Venues Officer – Midlands
Reference: APR20219549
Location: Flexible
Salary: £18,250.00 - £20,246.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance, 26 days Annual Leave
This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and driven individual with excellent organisational skills to join our UK-wide Membership Venues Team, who are vital to the success of our Membership Fundraisers and helps the RSPB to raise the funds it needs to reach our ambitious goals to save nature.
About the role:
You will be responsible for planning and organising a calendar of events for our team to attend, from shopping centres to country shows; high streets to our reserves, and everything in between, so that they can inspire members of the public to become members of the RSPB.
Our aim is to inspire external partners about our attendance at their event or venue. We are looking for someone who is a confident relationship builder, with an excellent telephone and email manner as well as communication and negotiation skills. You must have impeccable organisational skills, a keen eye for detail, and be able to manage several tasks at once, recording all key details on our CRM database system on a daily basis to ensure that our team of Membership Fundraisers have everything they need to attend their events and venues.
You will be part of a successful and energetic team, which covers the whole of the UK. This position can be conducted from home, however occasional visits to a local office or reserve will be required.
Ideally you will have a geographical understanding of the Midlands, and knowledge of local Membership venues.
Essential skills, knowledge and experience:
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Competent in use of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
- Confident in learning about and using new software (eg, CRM database and Fundraising Portal). Training will be provided.
Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:
- Geographical understanding of the Midlands.
- Knowledge of membership venues in the Midlands.
Benefits of the position include:
- A set salary between £18,250 and £20,246 per annum
- 34 days holiday (including bank holiday and fixed Christmas leave)
- Full training and support with professional/personal development programmes; and
- Opportunities for career progression in multiple directorates.
Closing date: 23:59, 02 May 2021
Interviews will be held week commencing 10th May.
To Apply and For More Information:
If you would like to apply or find out more about this position, please click the 'Apply' button. You will be directed to our website where you can complete your application.
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STAFF NURSE, EDWIN HOUSE, NOTTINGHAM, A4C BAND 5 £24,907 - £30,615, 37 HPW
STAFF NURSE REQUIRED FOR INPATIENT DETOX SERVICE IN NOTTINGHAM
This is an exciting opportunity to join Nottingham’s specialist substance misuse inpatient detoxification unit.
Framework is looking to appoint a suitably qualified and skilled person to take on the role of Staff Nurse within the 14 bedded inpatient detox service.
The Staff Nurse will act as a role model, demonstrating high standards of care. The Staff Nurse will be providing specialist education and person-centred care in a holistic environment.
This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in the development, management and promotion of a specialist service providing treatment to service users across the country.
This is a great opportunity for any RMN or RGN to join our multi-disciplinary team consisting of our Consultant in Addictions Psychiatry, Doctors, NMP’s, Nurses, Support Workers and Therapy Team.
What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.
Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.
97% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.
Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.
As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application
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