21 hours per week | Two-year fixed term

We are seeking a creative, organised and motivated individual for the post of Development Worker in our innovative project to establish a network of peer support groups and deliver specialist support for people who hear voices, see visions or have other unusual sensory experiences in prison, secure units or Immigration Removal Centres.

This is a permanent post, for year two of a 3-year project. Funding dependent, we are hoping to fill the post for 3-years, giving the right person an opportunity to further develop an established and renowned project.

We are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal skills, flexibility and the awareness to work well in challenging environments. To be successful, you will have the experience of facilitating Hearing Voices or a similar peer support group; an excellent awareness of current issues in mental health and/or detention settings; an in-depth understanding of the principles and practice of HVN Hearing Voices Groups and a strong commitment to user-led initiatives.

Applications are particularly welcome from those with personal experience of hearing voices, seeing visions or having other extra sensory experiences. We also welcome applications from people from marginalised or racialised communities.

To apply, please click the apply button to be taken to our jobs page.

Closing date: 9am on Tuesday, 4th May 2021.

Interview dates: Tuesday 11th & Tuesday 18th May 2021.

Please note, this is a two-stage interview process.

Best start is an exciting new project funded by the Dept. of Health and Social Care, Health and Wellbeing Fund: Starting Well. This two year multi-agency project, led by the Best Start Partnership Steering Group and managed by Splitz Support Service, builds on and strengthens existing work between partner agencies whilst focussing in on specific vulnerable groups and families.

The two main delivery partners, are Splitz Support Service and CoLab Exeter Resilient Women Programme. Splitz  are now recruiting to new posts. We are looking for motivated, resilient and empathic people to join our team in the role of Community Development Worker in BAME Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Communities with Splitz Support Service Best Start Devon ‘Overcoming Barriers’. There are 2 posts available for 30 hours per week on a fixed term contract for 2 years.

Closing date: 9:00am on Monday 26th April 2021

Please go to Splitz Support Service Website for mor information and to apply.

Work with HeartEdge churches and organisations across Church of England diocese to provide practical support for congregational development and nurturing of Kingdom communities – in a changed landscape following the pandemic.  Work includes collaborating with Church of England churches to develop culturally attuned approaches to congregational life to development of liturgy, prayer, hospitality and other compassionate initiatives.  To focus on Church of England churches seeking to discover together what it means to be both “at the heart and on the edge” in HeartEdge and as a congregation.

We are looking to fill one part time (3 days per week) role.

This is an interesting, wide ranging and supporting role requiring a broad range of skills.  You will be working directly with the HeartEdge Development Coordinator, to support the blossoming team of HeartEdge, therefore congregational/compassion experience, excellent communication and relationship building skills are a key part of this role. 

While working with HeartEdge, this role will also offer a rich overview of the various aspects of St Martin’s. The job involves travel to St Martin’s, churches in the network and to HeartEdge events and meetings. This will sometimes involve overnight stays.

For more information about this role, please visit St Martin-in-the-Fields website.

How to apply

To apply for this post, please email the following to HR by 5 pm on 18 April 2021:

• A supporting statement, explaining why you believe you can do this role
• A comprehensive CV detailing your relevant achievements in each role, and including details of two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer (we will not contact any referees without your consent)

If you would like to chat about this role, please email Human Resources Team and we will arrange to call with you.

Interviews will be held week commencing 26 April 2021, by arrangement - via zoom or in person following covid risk assessment.

Turn your back on dull statutory audit assignments AND take your audit skills GLOBAL, into a truly rewarding and challenging new sector, where your work is critical to the success of development projects.

Our partner is providing essential assurance services to a number of large institutions around the world, this specialist team works closely with global clients such as UNICEF & UNDP and the The Gates Foundation – delivering and manging international development grant-funded programmes. This long established, diverse and multi-lingual team are global leaders in this field.

This role is on the frontline of this globally focussed department travelling internationally (when safe), meeting clients, colleagues and auditees. Leading meetings, leading audit teams, writing audit reports. Representing the department in person in front of multiple partners and stakeholders. Contributing to the success of critical development projects worldwide - focused on public healthcare, education, disease prevention, and conservation across the developing world. The role offers travel experiences (post pandemic) that very few other roles can match. You will

• Prepare a tailored plan for all assignments based on a good understanding of the terms of reference and the applicable contractual conditions
• Lead opening meetings with clients and auditees and present the audit findings clearly and credibly at closing meetings
• Lead assignment fieldwork teams, including locally based staff, on overseas assignments, or work alone
• Demonstrate the ability to identify issues and areas of non-compliance on an assignment and write them up as findings in a detailed, precise and clear way in the assignment report
• Be able to work to tight deadlines and manage time effectively
• Be prepared to be out of the office on international assignments for up to 40% of the time*

Key skills required..

• A genuine interest in International Development and making a difference.
• A love of international travel, preferably with experience of working or volunteering internationally
• A second language, especially French, Spanish, German, Russian, Arabic, or Mandarin, Portuguese & Turkish.
• A professional accountancy qualification (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
• An ability to communicate in a professional, constructive and respectful manner
• At least 4 years’ proven track record in audit work

* Due to the pandemic, the international travel element of the role has been significantly reduced and replaced largely by remote work. An increase in international travel opportunities is expected when the pandemic eases.

Packages;

Our partner offer highly competitive starting salaries and review remuneration packages regularly to ensure that our pay always positively reflects performance. As well offering support with tuition and professional qualifications, they also provide the following benefits, as standard:

• 25 days’ holiday;
• access to a personal pension scheme, with matched employer contributions;
• life assurance cover;
• and income protection insurance.

They also offer a range of voluntary benefits to suit every lifestyle. A flexible benefits platform, means our people can choose from a range of tax efficient options to design a benefit package that best suits them. Such as;

• buy up to ten days’ extra holiday;
• add on private medical, personal accident, dental insurance or travel insurance;
• enrol in our Bike to Work scheme;
• enjoy discounts off cinemas, dining, and gyms;
• receive an interest free season ticket loan or interest free graduate loan;
• access childcare vouchers;
• take an online health assessment and utilise our employee assistance programme.

For more information please Apply 

All candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Please enquire if you have concerns about travel and the chance for more flexible working.

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Collective Action, you will be responsible for developing and leading our ambitious network development strategy, mobilising cross-sector networks to work towards collective action goals.

A strategic thinker with experience of systems change and network development approaches, this role will drive forward our plans for cross-sector working, ensuring young people are equal stakeholders. Working closely with the Head of Network Engagement and the Research & Performance Team, the Head of Network Development will identify opportunities to develop cross-sector networks across the UK and develop a programme of activity to enable networks to become self-sustaining and achieve agreed goals. This role will work closely with the Policy and Public Affairs lead to engage politicians and policy makers in this work and develop opportunities for young people to lead.

You will be excellent at developing relationships and stakeholder management, representing UK Youth on external platforms. You will develop opportunities for young people and youth workers to feel empowered and be mobilised to take action.

Who we are

UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We work with others to ensure that the youth sector is strengthened, supported, and that provision is youth-led, evidence-informed and delivers high-quality outcomes.

UK Youth plays a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment in the youth sector, the lack of cross sector understanding in how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions. These factors lead to mass inequality of access to youth services for young people. To find more about us and how we make an impact, please visit UK Youth Website.

Why work at UK Youth?

We are a value-based, passionate and committed organisation offering a friendly working environment with lots of opportunities for professional development and socialising (even whilst we are all working remotely!) from lunch and learn sessions, staff quizzes to virtual coffee meet ups.

UK Youth prides itself on being an Equal Opportunity employer and we would particularly welcome applications for this role from those who identify under one of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. Our selection procedures ensure that people are treated on the basis of their relevant merits, experience, skills and abilities and that no individual receives more or less favourable treatment.

We welcome applications from groups currently under-represented in our organisation including BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities. We are also currently underrepresented by men, and so are seeking applications from different backgrounds, cultures, age, experience and identity to bring a wide range of experience, ideas, views and insights to UK Youth.

What we can offer you

We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture.

• Flexible/Agile Working
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)
• Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary
• Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally
• 20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell our New Forest Outdoor Centre including, camping, lodges and outdoor activities.
• Cyclescheme and Techscheme

How to apply

Candidates are encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn’t precisely match the job description for this role. Your experience, skills and passion will set you apart so tell us about your achievements, irrespective of whether they are personal or work-related, about your journey to date; how this has shaped you and the things you learnt along the way.

If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please click the link to be taken to our website where you can find more information on the role and how to apply. 

• Closing date for applications will be 12pm, 4th May April 2021

We are recruiting for an experienced Community Development Worker who understands Locality Provision within communities.

The role will focus upon Place Based Social Action, delivering transformational change within communities. Candidates should have experience of working in Community Development more generally or on Place Based Community Projects which deliver social impact for individuals and communities, which increase aspiration, ambition or health and well-being.

 Tasks and responsibilities will include

• Plan and deliver creative and engaging consultation events and activities, to understand and gather information from a diverse range of people on local needs and issues
• Support residents to lead on community projects and the development and delivery of new groups, services or activities to meet needs or improve services in the community.
• To deliver a training and network forum programme for existing community organisations in Northampton (approximately 10 sessions per annum).

Barnardo's Works is an innovative youth employability programme running in Scotland and partnering with SSE to pilot the programme in the Reading area. The programme aims to support and transform the lives of young people who are not in education, employment or training (NEET) in the Reading and Berkshire area. The aim of the programme is to equip young people 16-25 with the skills, confidence and ambition to pursue their goals of finding employment. SSE are offering real employment opportunities and the young people we are supporting will be invited to apply, interview and work for SSE for a 6-month paid placement.

The Project Worker role will provide a pivotal role to the development of the Barnardo's programme in Reading area. Working with vulnerable NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training) young people this role focuses on supporting young people through short motivational programmes such as improving employability skills, confidence and self-esteem to go onto work in SSE in a variety of roles.

You will work with young people to assertively and creatively engage with hard-to-reach young people. The project worker will lead and develop the work in this area and will be responsible for providing quality Information, Advice and Guidance.

You will be responsible for contributing to, devising and developing session plans and resources to meet learning requirements to equip young people with the personal social and development skills, motivation, confidence and employability skills to progress into and sustain employment. You will be responsible for supporting young people to attend work placement and ensure they are supported once in placement for a period of 6 months.

We are also looking for this role to support the development of a traineeship model in the local area, working with employers to design and delivery this.

The post holder will be responsible for liaising with other Barnardo's services and agencies to access additional supportive services for service users where required. There will also be required to work effectively across SSE departments, developing good working relations with key stakeholders within SSE.

This post will involve travelling around the Berkshire area with travel to and from the Reading SSE offices, so ability to work flexibility and from local community venues is essential.

Key Experience/Qualifications Required:

* Experience of working with NEET young people aged 16-29
* Experience of 1:1 work with young people
* Delivery of employability and personal and social development in group sessions.
* Excellent local knowledge of the Reading and Berkshire area and organisations within it
* Knowledge and experience of delivering Study Programme or Traineeship programmes
* Level 3/4 PTTLS/DTTLS (desirable).
* Links with employers and previous experience in this area (desirable).

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

This role will initially be on a remote-working basis, changing to office-based (in Hammersmith and Fulham and involving travel across London) when circumstances allow and as required by WGN’s services.

Women and Girls Network (WGN) is looking for an experienced and dynamic practitioner to lead on developing a comprehensive community development and outreach strategy for our Rape Crisis Service.

This exciting role will develop relationships with local communities with an aim to raise awareness about sexual violence and workshops / groupwork and improve access to services.

The Community Development Worker will also play a pivotal role in engaging with survivors as Experts by Experience, supporting them to shape and develop sexual violence policy and practice within WGN and externally. The successful post holder will be responsible for delivering training and support to professionals across sectors to promote best practice interventions.

This is a fast-paced role, delivered through an intersectional feminist framework, offering a unique opportunity for a highly skilled, dynamic practitioner to play a central role in leading, developing and shaping an effective outreach and community development strategy, to improve responses, access and support for survivors of sexual violence.

WGN’s employee benefits include: 3% pension contribution, enhanced leave entitlement and an Employee Assistance Scheme.

This role is funded by NHS England and MOPAC.

For further information and to download an Application Pack please visit our website

Completed applications should be emailed to Human Resources

The closing date for application is 10am on Thursday 6th May 2021. 

Interviews to be held on: Wednesday 19th May 2021.

If you do not receive a response to your application within 2 weeks of the closing date you can unfortunately assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

This post is subject to satisfactory references and a DBS check.

WGN is an equal opportunities employer.

The above post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1

The fieldworkers will be responsible for helping to set up and support Good Neighbour schemes in rural communities in North Northamptonshire as well as continuing the provision of our Rural Wellbeing Service across the whole county. Good Neighbour Schemes, which are established by communities and run by local people, provide day to day support for other residents who may have low level needs that require help on an occasional or regular basis. You must have community development experience, be passionate about helping to reduce isolation and have knowledge of the voluntary sector.

We are Hiring for a Specialist Development Officer - Part time 30 Hours per week - Salary £23400

Title:                                              Specialist Development Officer

Responsible to:Chief Executive

Accountable to: Chief Executive,
with final accountability to the Viewpoint Trustee Board

Location: hours/salary: 30 hours per week – annual Salary £23,400

Pension: Following a three-month period of employment, Viewpoint will contribute a sum equal to 5% of your annual salary to a pension provided that you contribute at least 3% of your annual salary to the pension scheme.

Annual leave: Annual leave will commence following six months probationary period and will rise to 25 days plus 8 Bank holidays – Pro Rota.

Other benefits: Training, Development and Supervision

Length of contract: 12 months fixed term contract

Overview of the role

Specialist Development Officer will lead the small team of Peer Facilitators and support people with mental health and/or addiction challenges by offering peer led sessions to support their personal recovery, based on the person’s individualised person centre approach.

Together the Specialist Development Officer and Peer Facilitators will provide closed peer support groups about specific wellbeing subjects together with practical assistance to individuals to support them to regain control over their lives and their own unique personal recovery journey.

Through sharing the wisdom of their own lived experience of recovery, the Specialist Development Officer will inspire hope and belief that recovery is possible in others. Within a relationship of mutuality, they will facilitate and promote choice, self-determination and opportunities for the fulfilment of socially valued roles and connection to local communities.

About Viewpoint

Viewpoint develops innovative ways that support people with a lived experience of mental health issues and/or addiction challenges—working with 1000 experts by experience, putting them at the centre of all everything we do. We support people to be independent, have their say and influence change to services. Working across the whole of Hertfordshire.

Our support is flexible and needs-led, delivered by outreach group-based activity, one to one or remotely. Staff or members who have a lived experience facilitate our programmes. We offer educational sessions that enhance wellbeing and equip individuals with the skills and self-belief to aid their recovery personal journey.

Our goals
Improving services: Make sure people are involved in the planning, developing, delivering and evaluation of services to gain equality of support and treatment.
Staying well: Support people to stay well.
Supporting choice: Supporting people to make informed choices about services and their mental wellbeing.
Reducing inequality: People’s involvement from all backgrounds is essential to gain equality of support and treatment.
Organisationally: Use all of our organisational excellence to enhance quality and develop the right resources.

Main duties and responsibilities

To support people who are experiencing mental health challenges to:

• Maintain and develop their independence within their local community.
• Build life skills, confidence, resilience and self-esteem.
• Build social networks and reduce isolation.
• Engage in peer support sessions and offer holistic support, advice, information, and if necessary onward referral to other support.
• Opportunities to direct their own recovery process through self-management and choice.

To use personal recovery to

• Model and mentor recovery and demonstrate coping skills.

• Embed a person-centred and recovery-orientated approach in all aspects of the work.
• Inspire hope, share life experiences and lessons learnt.

Deadline 30th April 

Interviews Week Commencing 10th May 

The Young People at The Limes are looking for an inspirational leader for the Youth projects.  These including preparing for adulthood and a burgeoning Enterpise called Creative Journeys.You will be creative and ready to adapt quickly to changing need.  You will be responsible for ensuring the evaluation of Youth services is both robust and user-led allowing for monitoring and reporting to Limes’ funders and donors.

Lambeth Mediation Service (LMS) is a community voluntary organisation with a long-respected reputation.  We’ve been helping to resolve conflict for over 30 years and work with a team of  highly trained and experienced volunteers drawn from, and reflecting,  the diverse local community in Lambeth.

We’re now looking for a Development Officer to take the charity forward. Our ongoing major project is in community mediation and  we’re looking to expand this and further develop our service in other areas. This is an externally-focused role, designed to increase LMS’s opportunities and potential for growth by developing and implementing new initiatives and generating sustainable funding streams from new and existing clients.  LMS is a user/client centred service.

If you have experience of identifying, developing, implementing and marketing new business; understand the issues relating to the funding of community projects and have a commitment to reducing conflict through mediation  we would like to hear from you.

Interviews will take place week beginning 24th May 2021 

Your new company
A not for profit organisation based in London. They are a membership body that are looking to grow their fundraising team on the permanent basis but after an unsuccessful round of recruitment they are looking to onboard a temporary member for staff for three months, with the possibility to interview for the permanent role if you wish.

Your new role

• To support the Development team with day-to-day fundraising activities so that contacts are followed-up in a timely and efficient way

• To assist with fundraising proposals and presentation development, taking the lead on creating materials to position the organisation's fundraising in line with Development strategy. This means working closely with other departments
• To support the scoping and delivery of bespoke Development cultivation and stewardship engagement activity for prospects and funders, working closely with the Development colleagues, Events team and liaising with other departments as required.
• To play a significant role in creating and managing the delivery of the Annual Giving programme, working under the guidance of the Individual Giving Manager.

• To take the lead in liaising with IT to successfully expand the organisations ongoing utilisation of CRM and specifically implement its investment in Raisers Edge NXT; thereafter lead on the Development team's effective use of the system.

• Taking responsibility to manage and ensure the accuracy and value of Development team data - relationships, gift inputting, prospect management of individuals, corporates and trusts - on Raisers Edge, including pulling regular income, pipeline and KPI reports.

What you'll need to succeed
We are looking for an experience Fundraising Assistant, someone that has between 6 months to two years experience within a fundraising capacity. This could be on a specialist basis or general. Within this role you will be supporting the individual giving, corporate partnership, major donor and fundraising events. You will be the go to point of contact from data cleansing. If capacity and experienced enough, you will have the opportunity to create promotion material. organise events and helping with presentations and pitches for high-value fundraising opportunities.

What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available.

A competitive salary and the opportunity to secure a longer term position.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Forward Coupar Angus (FCA) is an innovative community Development Trust founded to improve the economic, social and environmental sustainability of the town of Coupar Angus and its immediate surrounding area. Our principal objective is to create opportunities that can enhance our community, whilst promoting initiatives aimed at improving people’s lives.

Project

We are looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced person to take up the post of Development Officer to consolidate a range of projects, implement strategic development, engage with the local community groups and wider public and to help the trust to build its capacity and become more self-sufficient in the future. This role is funded by Scottish Government’s Investing in Communities Fund (ICF).

Working with the FCA Trustees you will play a leading role in delivering the strategic objectives of the ICF project. You will play a leading role in raising the profile of the Trust and building on existing communications channels to enhance community links and promote the town. You will attend Trust meetings and on occasion, will be required to represent the Trust externally. You will develop and put in place a robust membership and affiliation package and develop a plan to make the Trust more self-sufficient in future years.

The Development Officer will have line management responsibility for the Finance Officer and Administrator.

The post will take forward engagement and consultation initiatives within our community, building relationships with our funding partners and collaborating with local, regional and national organisations in line with FCA’s objectives.

Role

The postholder with the Board of Trustees will be responsible for delivering against the strategic outcomes of the Scottish Government’s ICF grant and managing day to day operations within Forward Coupar Angus. These will include:

 Administration & Organisation

• Work with the FCA board trustees, funding organisations, appropriate community groups and other 3rd parties and be responsible for leading the delivery of objectives of grants funded activities. 
• Ensure that FCA complies with governance and regulations around areas such as finance, GDPR, IT and HR, to name a few, by monitoring procedures, appropriate systems or tools to monitor adherence.
• Play a key role delivering FCA community engagement and communications plan, raising the profile of FCA the Trust, improving on communications methods and channels to members, staff, volunteers, funders, partner organisations and the community at large to promote FCA’s achievements in the town. 
• Responsible for delivering effective internal and external oral and written communication including email, letters, presentations, newsletters, advice sheets, instruction leaflets, financial reports, spreadsheets and accounts.
• Attend FCA Board Meetings to report on progress and, on occasions, will be required to represent the FCA externally.
• Develop and put in place a robust membership and affiliation programme and develop a business plan to help make FCA more self-sufficient in future years. 
•  Work with other local Development Trusts/neighbouring communities to identify opportunities for joint working to the benefit of all or to make better use of resources. Put forward proposals to Board for consideration.

Communications, Public Relations & Community Engagement

• Build a network of key groups and individuals supportive of the aims of the Trust.
• Manage Trust communications and public relations, promoting the organisation through its website, CanDo magazine and social network, working in partnership with the provider of services.
• Raise the external profile of the Trust through a pro-active PR approach, exploring opportunities to promote its activities and plans.
• Develop a communications plan and update it in the light of ongoing developments.
• Represent the Trust in dealings with external organisations and the general public, facilitate public meetings and consultations.

Line Management

• Have line management responsibility for FCA’s finance officer and admin officer.
• Report directly to a named FCA Trustee and through them to the Board of FCA while working with our other employees to co-ordinate volunteer workers across various FCA projects and activities.

Funding & Sustainability

• Develop plans to make the Trust more self-sufficient in future years, through its activities, raising funds and obtaining grant funding. Put a plan to the Board identifying options and opportunities and a recommended way forward.

Position requires travel so an ability to drive is essential. The role will require some evening and weekend working to fulfil the objectives of the project.

This job description is broad-based and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible duties as it is recognised that jobs change over time.

Desired Skills and Experience

We are looking for someone who is passionate about genuine hospitality, enjoys leading and developing an award winning team, who consistently goes the extra mile, is action orientated and has a keen eye for detail.