JOB ADVERT FOR SUPPORT & DEVELOPMENT WORKER – Merseyside, Lancashire, Isle of Man.  Clinical Centre: Liverpool

If you want to work in a job where you can really make a difference to people’s lives, this is the role for you.SHINE is the National Charity for children and adults with Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus and an exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time Support & Development Worker to support, advise, inform and empower children, families and adults with Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus, through individual support and group activities to promote individual wellbeing and a supportive SHINE community. 

You will relate to Clinicians, other Health, Education, Benefits & Social Care Professionals to promote the needs of Shine members, support Clinics where needed and provide Information & Training Sessions to Schools and Care Settings.

Relevant experience in the field of disabilities is essential, with a preference for a knowledge of Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus.

SHINE places a high value on enthusiasm, innovative ideas and commitment to the cause, and for the right person this role will be extremely fulfilling.  The ability to be motivated and work on your own initiative with lone working from home, whilst also travelling around the area to develop activities and build networks, is essential and you will bring your own skills and experience to be part of the wider dispersed Regional and National SHINE Team supporting our members.

Hours:

Part-time 28 hours over 4 days

Pattern of Work:

Four days per week with flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends when required

Salary:

£25,930 pro-rata (depending on experience)

Location:

Homebased (commutable to Merseyside and Lancashire)

Closing Date for Applications:

Monday 2nd March 2020

Interviews:

Week commencing Monday 9th March 2020

Notes:

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

Please send a full CV with details of all Educational Qualifications and Work Experience, accounting for any gaps with a Supporting Letter outlining how you meet the needs of the role to Laura Threadingham.

Shine is a Disability Confident employer and will offer guaranteed interviews if a disabled applicant meets the minimum criteria for the job.

CRAWLEY COMMUNITY & VOLUNTARY SERVICE

Charity Number 1094699

Community Development Worker

28 hours per week (37 fte)

Salary £19,061 (full-time equivalent: £25,188)

Crawley Community and Voluntary Service advocates for, and supports, the wide range of organisations making a positive difference to local communities in Crawley and the surrounding area.  We are going through an exciting reinvention right now. With a new Chief Executive appointed in July 2019 and a new Community Development Manager appointed in October 2019, we’re refining our community focus and redeveloping our offer to members.

In addition, we’ve begun reinvigorating our relationship with Crawley Borough Council and our partners in the West Sussex Community and Voluntary Sector Alliance as well as engaging with partners and sponsors in the private sector.

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Community Development Worker to support and enable charities, community groups and social enterprises on their journey to becoming effective and sustainable. Bringing your skills and enthusiasm to supporting voluntary and community action, you will provide vital advice, support and training/learning opportunities to help local organisations start, grow and thrive.

Reporting to, and working with the Community Development Manager, you will be part of the Outreach Team working to Service Level Agreements within the organisation, which you will be a part of developing and monitoring.

This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to make a real and lasting difference to the quality to the quality of life for residents and local communities across Crawley.

If you have any questions regarding this position please email to the address given with the application details and our Community & Development Manager will get back to you.

Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 24th February 2020

Interviews: Week Commencing 3rd Mach 2020

Touchstone (registered charity No. 1012053) is a leading voluntary sector agency providing high quality services to improve the health and wellbeing of local people.

Your Space Community Wellbeing Development Worker
Salary: starting at £21,589 pa / pro rata (NJC Scale Points 22 – 25)
Hours: 18.5 hours per week
Location: Leeds

Bank staff hours are also available

This role is fixed term for up to 2 years, with the possibly with the possibility of being extended

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a new service delivered by Touchstone, Womens Health Matters, Holbeck Elderly Aid and Leeds Beckett University to deliver a Wellbeing Space and Support Space across LS8, 9, 10 and 11. Your Space provides a community health development service in South and East Leeds. The service is funded by Public Health at Leeds City Council.

We are looking for a proactive, outgoing individual who is confident in using coproduction and asset-based community development approaches to improve individual and community protective factors and reduce risk factors associated with mental health and wellbeing.

You will design and deliver activities with targeted communities and the wider workforce to reduce risk factors associated with mental health and wellbeing. You will have experience of motivating others to have positive conversations about mental health, delivering both group and individual work, in the form of training sessions and wellbeing activity and be able to work with vulnerable or marginalised communities and volunteers successfully. The post requires a mix of standard hours and out of hours including some weekends

CLOSING DATE: 4 March 2020
Interviews will be held on: 20 March 2020

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the button to be directed to our website where you can download the application pack.

Touchstone is an equal opportunities organisation and applications are welcome from all sections of the community, particularly LGBT communities and/or people with disabilities who are under-represented within Touchstone.

Touchstone is a Trans Positive employer, Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Mindful Employer, has been granted the Positive about Disabled People mark and Investors in People Platinum.

No agencies please.

• Supporting and encouraging GTC to learn new skills, knowledge and confidence.
• Encourage people to speak out about subjects which matter to them and find ways to have their voices heard
• Listen to what GTC communities want, plan and promote activities and opportunities.
• Developing relationships and trust through outreach to Gypsy and Traveller families living on sites, housing and roadside encampments. 
• Working closely with community activists providing support and training where needed to be effective change-makers.
• To liaise appropriately with other agencies, council officers and local politicians and attend meetings and forums.
• To gain an understanding of relevant policies on a local, regional and national level as well as relevant legislation

• Supporting and encouraging GTC to learn new skills, knowledge and confidence.
• Encourage people to speak out about subjects which matter to them and find ways to have their voices heard
• Listen to what GTC communities want, assist with the planning and promotion activities and opportunities.
• Developing relationships and trust through outreach to Gypsy and Traveller families living on sites, housing and roadside encampments.
• Providing training for the worker

Community Development Coordinator

Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity. We provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.

Position: Community Development Coordinator
Location: Bristol, Avon
Contract type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £22,367 to £23,270 depending on skills and experience

Closing Date: 5 March 2020
Interview date: 18 March 2020

About the Role:

Bristol Dementia Partnership is a joint venture between Alzheimer’s Society and Devon Partnership NHS Trust, providing the Dementia Wellbeing Service across Bristol. This is a service that supports people living with dementia to remain as well as possible, for as long as possible, in their own community.

We are looking for a Community Development Coordinator to work within the Dementia Wellbeing Service based in our Central and East Hub in Bristol.

About You:

This role requires a person with excellent people and interpersonal skills, who is passionate about equality, diversity and inclusion.

You will be responsible for building connections with key members of the community and other professions as well as finding creative ways to reach isolated groups and promote dementia friendly communities.

You will increase awareness of the Dementia Wellbeing Service in those groups that find our services difficult to access. You will build relationships with local community and religious groups, businesses and organisations, be involved in working with GPs and the wider community of Bristol.

We welcome applications from those with community experience and good connections with equality and diversity groups in the city.

You may have experience of the following: Community Development Coordinator, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Social Care, Dementia, Group Facilitator, Not for Profit, Support Worker, Voluntary Sector, Development Officer, etc.

• Do you understand the needs of small voluntary sector organisations?
• Could you enable and support the voluntary and community sector in Hackney?
• Do you want to work towards a fairer Hackney?

We are looking for a Development Officer to support Hackney’s voluntary & community sector to meet the needs of Hackney residents. With a particular focus on BAMER community groups, small and grass root organisations.

The role will also provide advice, capacity building and organisational development support to existing and new voluntary and community organisations operating in Hackney.

Conditions of work

• Salary: £30,000pa pro rata
• Hours: 14 hours (2 days) per week
• Contract: fixed term for 6 months

About Hackney CVS

Hackney CVS is the umbrella body for the borough’s voluntary and community sector. We offer the opportunity to work with a well-established team in a very friendly, diverse and positive environment. Additional benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave and additional leave days over Christmas
• continual professional development
• up to two weeks paid study leave per year
• an employer pension contribution of 6%
• cycle to work scheme.

Apply for this role

Download the job description, application form and the personal information form from the Hackney CVS website

Application deadline: 5.00pm, Thursday 27 February.

Interview date: 4 March 2020

Community Development Advisor

37 hours per week
Salary - £29,636 - £32,029 pa plus essential vehicle allowance £1,239 pa
Contract Length – Two years 

Horsham District Council (HDC) are working in partnership with Crawley Community & Voluntary Service (CCVS) as part of the West Sussex wide Voluntary & Community Sector Infrastructure Alliance (WSVCSI).
We have an exciting post that will be employed by CCVS but based within the existing team at HDC. We are looking for a Community Development Adviser who will work to strengthen local voluntary and community organisations, support local communities in identifying needs, and build and support the use of community assets.
As Community Development Adviser you will sit within the Community Development team who are guided by a set of principles which include social inclusion, equality, and sustainable activities.
The post holder will be expected to work with a broad range of emerging and existing community organisations and partners to identify need, opportunity and support in the sector.
The post holder will also offer support to the community through HDC’s Voluntary Support Service.
To succeed as Community Development Adviser you will have a track record of working in the community to achieve results, a keen interest in developing community assets and relationships, and be willing and able to work flexibly. You will be a good communicator and listener.  You will have organisational and problem solving skills and will be someone who is keen to make a difference.
It is essential that you hold a driving licence and have access to your own transport for business use.
The specific work structure in respect of days and hours worked will be agreed with the successful applicant.
Horsham District Council encourages and supports professional development and offers a generous benefits package to support your work life balance. This includes 27 days’ annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays, flexible working arrangements, access to wellbeing services, and a staff benefits platform featuring many discounts from the high street.

Closing date: 10th March 2020
Interview date: 20th March 2020
Interview location: Horsham District Council, Parkside, Chart Way, Horsham, West Sussex 

An opportunity to enhance the life skills and develop opportunities for our clients. Be skilled in delivering group work and one to one support to vulnerable people. The ability to identify and bring in opportunities, which will enhance the client’s development. To respond to individual needs of our clients providing support and leaning plans to address the barriers and behaviours that are preventing them from moving forward. To motivate clients to engage with internal and external development services.

RAF Projects Development Executive

Circa £40,000 plus benefits

Fixed term contract to December 2021

The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is the RAF’s leading welfare charity. The Welfare Directorate is responsible for understanding and meeting the social welfare needs of those in the RAF Family, from those currently serving in the RAF and their families through to veterans of all ages. This is achieved through the delivery of a wide range of services, initiatives and programmes which last year helped over 70,000 individuals.

We are seeking an individual who is experienced in managing projects and people, with a desire to contribute to the development of initiatives which support the serving RAF community. The post holder will be responsible for managing, developing and measuring a range of welfare pilot projects and initiatives within the RAF, primarily focused on enhancing social engagement and mental wellbeing on stations. The successful candidate will have experience / understanding of working within or with the RAF, with a strong understanding of social welfare issues, as well as strong people and IT skills. The role requires regular travel across the UK to RAF Stations, with an office base in London.

To apply, please send your CV together with a covering letter detailing why you believe you are suitable for this role and how you meet the person specification to Pete Thompson, HR Manager, RAF Benevolent Fund, 67 Portland Place, London W1B 1AR or email.

The closing date for applications is Monday 16th March 2020.

Please note interviews will take place on Tuesday 24th March 2020.

Please note that due to the high number of applications expected, only candidates shortlisted for interview will be notified. Successful applicants will be required to obtain a DBS certificate.

The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is a Registered Charity (No. 1081009) which encourages applications from all sections of the community

MAIN SUMMARY OF ROLE:

Responsibility for taking forward the development, management and evaluation of a range of new social welfare projects and initiatives within the RAF.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Coordinate and manage the delivery of projects across the RAF, including the production and upkeep of project plans and policies, compiling post-project evaluation reports and implementing measuring outcomes systems to gauge effectiveness.
2. Review pilot projects at the end of their initial period, evaluating their effectiveness and considering a future model. This includes a Social Engagement Worker scheme and a programme of wellbeing workshops for RAF partners across RAF Stations.
3. Line manage staff, setting objectives and overseeing delivery of these. This includes managing the Social Engagement Worker scheme, based remotely across the UK, setting objectives and overseeing the achievement and reporting of these.
4. Build up a network of contacts and knowledge within the RAF and charitable sector, to take forward developments within identified areas of need within the serving RAF community.
5. Research the feasibility of future projects and initiatives, both small and large, and produce written evidence and options papers for consideration by senior management.
6. Compile and provide statistics and reports as required.
7. Work closely with the Fund’s fundraisers in submitting applications for external funding for projects. 
8. Represent the organisation at meetings and events with the RAF and external organisations as required.
9. Carry out any other duties within the scope of the job as requested by Director of Welfare & Policy or Head of Strategy & Programmes.

DEVELOPMENTAL OBJECTIVES:

• Progressive professional development through identified training opportunities and programmes.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications

Essential

• A minimum of three A-levels grades A – C, or equivalent

Desirable

• Degree or RAF equivalent

Knowledge / Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in successfully implementing and managing the delivery of multiple projects or services
• Knowledge / understanding of working within the RAF
• Experience of managing people and allocating work
• Knowledge and experience of working with social welfare / wellbeing issues
• Experience of managing contracts
• Excellent IT knowledge

Desirable

• Experience of working within the charity sector and / or the RAF
• Experience of working with social welfare organisations
• Experience of working within a case management system
• Experience of budget management
• Experience of the CARE system
• Experience in developing and managing grants programmes

Competencies

• Leading and Supervising – providing others with clear direction, motivating and empowering, and setting appropriate standards of behaviour
• Working With People – working well as part of a team and supporting others
• Relating and Networking  - establishing good relationships with colleagues, beneficiaries and external contacts, relating well to people at all levels
• Learning and Researching – gathering comprehensive information, demonstrating understanding and managing knowledge
• Planning and Organising – managing time effectively, meeting deadlines and prioritising workload
• Analysing – analysing data and information, making rational judgements and analyses
• Presenting and Communicating Information – speaking clearly and fluently, expressing key points, projecting credibility and undertaking presentations with skill and confidence
• Adapting and Responding to Change – demonstrating flexibility in adapting to changing circumstances, accepting new ideas
• Writing and Reporting – writing clearly and succinctly, in a well-structured and logical way
• Adhering to Principles and Values – upholding ethics/values, demonstrating integrity and promoting and defending equal opportunities.
• Deciding and Initiating Action – taking initiative, working under own direction and taking responsibility where appropriate
• Achieving Personal Work Goals and Objectives – accepting and tackling goals with enthusiasm and demonstrating a strong work ethic

This post is offered on a fixed term basis from March 2020 till September 2021

Interviews will take place on 09 March 2020

Creative Support is working in Partnership with Blackburn with Darwen Council and Together an Active Future initiative.  This is an exciting new community mental health football project which will work in parallel with our existing well established Mental Health Social inclusion service based in Blackburn. The project will provide an innovative health and wellbeing outreach service working across the Pennine, Lancashire area to support people in a variety of ways to live the life they want to live. Our approach is recovery focused and works alongside people; drawing on their personal strengths and assets within their local communities.

We are looking for passionate, dynamic individuals with a true passion for Football with the ability and drive to develop and test new ways of working to meet local need across Blackburn with Darwen and Hynburn in order to develop strategies to improve mental health and wellbeing and reduce social isolation.

If you have experience in development work, supporting people with their mental health and wellbeing and are passionate about enabling people to fulfil their potential, we’d love to hear from you!

We recognise that our rise up the local football league tables is thanks to harnessing the creativity and talent of our people. Join us, at this exciting time and take your career to the next level too

A knowledge and understanding of the FA’s Football Strategy and National Game Strategy is essential. We are a proud Stonewall Diversity Champion organisation and holder of the Investors in People Silver Award.

Charityworks is a 12 month paid graduate scheme and Times Top 100 Graduate Employer.

As a Charityworks Graduate Trainee you will deliver a full time job in a partner charity or housing association and take part in an acclaimed leadership programme introducing you to what you need to work and lead in the non-profit sector.

In your placement you might be providing vital business support and evaluation at a national charity like NSPCC, leading on the improvement of infrastructure projects with a housing charity, driving business development with a mental health charity like Mind, or serving a community in a local project. Wherever you’re placed, you’ll have a chance to make a real impact through your work.

Alongside your placement, you will take part in a leadership programme. You’ll be supported by our programme team and an external mentor to help you make the most of the year. Twice a month you’ll come together with your fellow trainees and leaders across the sector to explore and debate the key issues affecting your work and society as a whole. You’ll also produce your own research, helping to raise your profile and develop your understanding of your environment.

At the end of the 12-month scheme you’ll have the experience and skills to kick-start your professional career in the UK social sector and beyond. Charityworks graduates are highly desired with 98% securing employment within 3 months if they were looking for it. Typically, over 66% of graduates stay in their host organisations at the end of the year, and 96% of graduates since 2009 have remained within the non-profit or public sector – some have even gone on to start their own organisations.

Whatever you do in the long-term, Charityworks is a great way to launch your career and get paid to change the world.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

To apply for Charityworks you must meet the following eligibility criteria. Please note that we do make exceptions for these criteria on a case by case basis. 

Qualification:

Our minimum academic requirements are a 2:1 at degree level (or equivalent) OR a Masters.

We do not have a preference for particular degrees or disciplines.

We offer a selection of technical roles too, making the programme also relevant to those from a STEM, IT or Finance background.

Experience:

You must have at least one piece of experience which allows you to demonstrate your commitment to social change (this can be paid or unpaid, at home or abroad, and can include caring responsibilities).

Skills:

Ability to competently use basic IT software packages (e.g. Microsoft Office or equivalent), which may include any adaptations/adjustments as required.

Competencies:

Due to the fact that we partner with a range of organisations and place Graduate Trainees into a vast number of varied roles, it is not possible to provide a detailed job description that applies to all positions at this stage. That said, there are 8 core competencies which we believe are core to you succeeding on the programme. Through our selection process you will be assessed against the following criteria:

• Beneficiary and customer focus

• Communicate with impact

• Build positive relationships

• Resilient

• Results driven

• Innovative and entrepreneurial

• Adaptable
• Commitment to personal development

Recruiting for a Support Workers to join our Learning Disabilities service in Redbourn!

GBP 18,720 per annum, 40 hours per week plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more

Linden Road provides 24-hour support to two customers in Redbourn. Supported living registered care, these gentlemen have learning disabilities and Autism, requiring a high level of support and care to meet their individual needs. The service comprises of two bungalows with offices and sleep in rooms for staff, located near Redbourn village, close to Harpenden and St Albans. Linden Road in Redbourn supports 2 gentlemen living in their own bungalows with everyday life skills. The service provides a 24/7 support service, with an emphasis on choice and control, enabling customers to achieve greater independence, improved quality of life and integration into the wider community.We are looking some someone who is able to build supportive, trusting relationships with customers and create a positive atmosphere. You need to be able to provide a flexible, personalised and responsive support service that is tailored to each customer's abilities and aspirations. This will include a willingness to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis. Customers need support with daily living activities, including practical assistance, cooking, feeding, cleaning and personal care. The role will also require you to maintain appropriate records to a professional standard in accordance with Look Ahead's policies and procedures. If you have experience working with and motivating customers whilst being calm and resilient to challenging behaviour, then please apply for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

- This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead.
- Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers and creating a positive atmosphere
- To provide a flexible and responsive support service that is tailored to each customer's abilities and aspirations.
- Providing personalised support with daily living activities, including practical assistance to support customers to independent living
- Supporting customers to maintain a healthy environment, including cleaning their accommodation and maintaining good personal hygiene
- Willingness to drive the customers' Motability vehicles on a 1/2/3 to 1 basis, however a driving license is not essential
- To maintain appropriate records to a professional standard in accordance with Look Ahead's policies and procedures
- Ensuring Look Ahead Health and Safety policies are adhered to at all time and to uphold all health and safety responsibilities within relevant policies and local protocols
- Adhering to all other Look Ahead's policies and procedures
- Undertaking any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as assigned by the Team Leader/ Manager

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead.

Person Specification:

- Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
- Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Excellent customer relationship management and ability to lone work
- Proven experience of motivating and supporting customers
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
- Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
- Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviour
- The ability to think creatively to work with the staff team to provide a variety of community activities for our customers
- A willingness to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis.
- A willingness support the customers in various community activities, such as swimming, walking, going to the church etc.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

Essential:

- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent or experience within charity/social care sector

Desirable:

- Experience in working with people with Learning Disabilities and Autism
- Driver with own car

Please note that we have the right to close any vacancy before the advertised closing date if we have received a high number of applications.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

Development Manager -Major Gifts £39,343 -£42,751 Permanent Position -South West London for a University

Reporting to the Head of Major Gifts, the Development Manager (Major Gifts) will work to annual income targets, generating philanthropic income for the University's priorities. The role manages a mixed portfolio of prospective donors, personally soliciting gifts and setting up tasks for others.

You are enterprising, collaborative and innovative. You are an ambitious major gifts fundraising professional looking for the next step in your career. You will have experience raising significant funds from individuals, ideally in an educational charity or the higher education sector, and a strong track record of successfully delivering against targets.

You will have confidence in face-to-face meetings and success in securing 4+ figure gifts and stewarding donors to achieve repeat gifts. You will embrace and excel in your verbal, written and presentation skills. You can demonstrate examples of when you have built strong relationships with potential donors and influenced their support to your charity or organisation. You have a passion for fundraising and excellent work ethic. The team Development and Alumni Relations seek to build and support a community of more than 220,000 graduates, develop a culture of giving back and to boost the reputation of the University through its relationship with alumni.

This is a full-time permanent role on grade 8 of the university's salary structure (£39,343 to £42,751 per annum). Annual leave 35 days plus 8 days bank holiday. Please note the closing date is midday on Friday the 21^st of February and the interviews are to be held on the Friday the 28^{th Of} February

If this role is of interest, please do feel free to contact me for more information or to discuss the role The closing date for this role is the midday on the 21^st of February and please do send me an up to date word version of your CV highlighting all your relevant experience .

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