Are you passionate about transforming the lives of our clients and looking for the next step in your career? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for you to support a staff team in our Southwark Semi Independent Service (SSIH).

About the role

SSIH is a high performing service with a strong staff team of positive, solution-focused individuals who employ a self-directed approach.

We are looking to recruit a new Service Manager who will continue the amazing work that is being undertaking at the service, whilst taking the service to the “next level” by building on client involvement, joint working with external teams, and a psychologically informed approach.

Clients at the service have a range of complex needs and have been homeless. We work with all gender identities and an age range of 18-65. The service’s key performance indicators include void turn-over, throughput, positive moves, meaningful occupation and access of external support services.

As well as the Service Manager, there is a team of 1 Deputy Manager and 10 Project Workers. The service is spread across 10 properties in Southwark (such as Camberwell and Peckham). The team support clients with low-medium support needs around living independently, substance use, managing tenancies, moving on, meaningful use of time and both physical and mental health.

What we’re looking for

We are looking to recruit an exceptional leader who:

• Is someone who is able to evidence the ability to lead by coaching and achieving outcomes through others (evidencing the ability to maintain and grow a staff team of self-directed professionals will be essential to this).

• Is excellent at establishing and growing a range of partnerships in a leadership capacity.

• Has strong people management skills: is confident in their ability to apply informal and formal employee relations processes in appropriate circumstances, and who is able to demonstrate the ability to manage other managers

• Is able to lead a team to achieve positive outcomes for residents, and also to ensure the maintenance and H&S of the buildings are kept to a high standard

Above all we are looking for inspirational, committed individual who have a genuine desire to support people to transform their lives.

What we offer

• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities

St Mungo’s employees are encouraged to consider opportunities to develop new skills or progress including; secondments, internal transfers, application to new roles in the organisation or just to get involved in various projects happening within the organisation.

As a result last year 35% of our vacancies were filled by promotions. In 2019 we achieved We Invest in People Gold level accreditation and are one of just 3% of housing associations to achieve this standard; 82% of staff who took part in the IIP survey say St Mungo’s is a great place to work.

• A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place

At St Mungo’s, equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the organisation's values and how we work. We are proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion and have 7 great Diversity Networks to support clients and staff from different backgrounds so they are able to be their best selves. Our Networks include: BAME, Carer’s and Parent’s, Lived Experience, LGBTQIA+, Disability Awareness, Irish and Women’s Action.

• Flexible Working and Other Benefits

We are committed to maintaining your work/life balance. We offer 25 days annual leave, and operate a very popular Flexi Time scheme, which allows you to supplement your annual leave entitlement. After 5 years, staff annual leave entitlement increases to 28 days.

St Mungo’s contribute 4% of your gross annual salary, and you are able to enrol in the Defined Contribution scheme following a successful probationary period in which the employer contribution is 6%.

What we do

At St Mungo’s our vision is that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions. As a homelessness charity and housing association, our clients are at the heart of what we do, and in 2019 we supported nearly 30,000 people who were either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Our staff are crucial to making this happen.

How to apply

Click the ‘Apply Now’ Button at the top of the page to start your online application form.

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the document available tab at the top of the advert page on our website.

Closing date: 10am on 23 April 2020

Interview and assessments on: TBC

It is a requirement for this post that an enhanced DBS disclosure check will be undertaken for the successful candidate.

Please be advised that all appointments will be made on St Mungo’s current standard Terms and Conditions (T&Cs); this also applies to any internal candidates.

Enfield Clubhouse is a small charity dedicated to aiding the recovery of people with severe mental health issues.  It is registered with the charity's commission for England and Wales and companies house. We are based in Community House in Edmonton, a culturally diverse area.

We aim to help rehabilitate people into the community through encouraging members to engage in volunteering, work & engaging in community events. We also provide a safe environment in which people can develop friendships, talk about their past experience and participate in a range of social activities. These include art, singing, exercise, cooking, playing games, regular outings and holidays. We also support members with benefit issues and encourage members to adopt a healthy lifestyle.

Enfield Clubhouse is open two days a week - Wednesdays and Fridays (9:00am -4pm) and employs 3 part time staff.

· Clubhouse Manager (14 hours per week)

· Deputy Manager (10.5 hours per week)

· Assistant (approx 3 hours per week)

As well as having to attend Clubhouse every Friday (9:00 to 4:00) the manager will be allocated 7 hours a week to manage and administer all Clubhouse activities and functions. There is some flexibility around these hours and should the manager need to work additional hours renumeration will always be provided.  The manager will also need to be able to provide cover for staff absences (e.g. sickness or annual leave) on Clubhouse days

Office facilities are provided at the Clubhouse, though it would be acceptable if the post holder chose to work from home on days other than Friday.

As well as having a flexible approach to working, the post holder will need to combine excellent interpersonal and communication skills with an efficient approach to organisational, financial and administrative management. 

Experience of working with those experiencing severe and enduring mental health problems is essential  as well as motivational skills to encourage members to participate in activities.

The new post holder may wish to review and organise the hours and tasks of all staff to ensure Clubhouse is run as efficiently and cost effectively as possible.

Clubhouse is independent and has a board of trustees which include members who meet regularly with the manager to discuss plans, financial management and ongoing strategic development.

The successful candidate will make contacts and develop working relationships not only with local mental health and social care professionals but with the voluntary sector and employers and always be looking for fresh opportunities that may benefit Clubhouse, particularly the recruitment of new members.

The successful candidate will regularly give supervision to paid staff and keep all personal data stored and handled in keeping with the data protection act 2018.  They will also identify plan and coordinate staff (and volunteer) development and training.

Candidates should understand members entitlement to confidentiality and the necessity to carry out vetting procedures for potential volunteers and staff. 

Although Clubhouse is currently financially stable there has been a decline in funding and the future  post holder will need to explore ways of bringing in additional funding, including the drafting of funding bids.

Please apply by email with your CV giving a full work history, and a letter outlining your suitability for the post, in particular addressing the qualities and requirements outlined in the person specification.

Please note that applications without a covering letter will not be considered

The Successful candidate must undertake an enhanced DBS check which is paid for by Clubhouse.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Finance Function Management

1. Ensure accurate recording and maintenance of finance data, including correct classification of income
2. Lead the preparation and development of monthly Management Accounts
3. Ensure purchase and sales ledger are maintained in line with the organisation’s policy
4. Maintain appropriate and comprehensive finance and accounting policies and procedures including payment authorisations, etc.
5. Ensure Trial Balance is reconciled and reviewed monthly, month end closure
6. Prepare and monitor cash flow forecasts for operations activity & investment proposals
7. Co-ordinate the annual budget process with the Director of Finance (DoF) and relevant staff across the organisation
8. Prepare the Annual Financial Statements and manage the External Audit
9. Ensure timely recharges are made to CBM Federation and Member Associations
10. Liaise with the DoF on all matters pertaining to Financial and Management Accounting
11. Periodic consultation with the CBM federation, including monthly and quarterly returns
12. Provide clear and accurate financial information and forecasts to the Leadership Team and other departments as required
13. Work with Programme Finance Manager to ensure correct allocation of costs, cost recovery and annual programme budgets
14. Facilitate the working relationship between Finance and the donation processing team and the desired targets

 Payroll and Pensions

1. Oversee payroll and pension process including HMRC returns.

Staff Management

1. To support and line manage Finance Officer. Conduct regular supervision meetings and annual appraisals.

General

1. Work closely with DoF to introduce a new Finance and Project Accounting System
2. Undertake range of administrative tasks as they relate to the work of the post
3. To attend staff meetings, supervision sessions, seminars, training events
4. Act as main point of contact with banks, service providers, suppliers (when appropriate) and auditors
5. Manage tax and Gift Aid issues, ensuring legal compliance and in line with best practice with oversight from DoF
6. First point of contact and ‘go-to’ person in Finance
7. Carry out other duties as required by the organisation.

Culture

1. Helping to develop and promote a culture of enthusiasm and success which reflects the ambitions of CBM UK
2. Play an active role across the CBM UK team, promoting positive working and innovation. And seek to improve working practice at all opportunities.

This job description does not provide an exhaustive list of tasks and activities, as all posts within the organisation are subject to evolution as the organisation develops and grows.

Deputy Manager (Supported Living)

Location: Islington, North London

Salary: £22,744.20 per annum, pro rata

Hours: 18.5 hours per week (including weekdays, weekends, evenings bank holidays)

Additional Support Worker hours are also available to make this up to a full-time post

About the Company:

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our management team! They will be Deputy Manager for a supported living project for 4 adults with learning disabilities and additional physical, sensory and communication support needs.

About the Deputy Manager role:

Working alongside the Project Manager and a team of Support Workers, you will provide excellent person centred care to ensure the tenants' wellbeing, enabling independent and fulfilled living. This will involve supporting service users to take part in a range of meaningful and fun group activities, develop friendships and access services, as well as support with all aspects of day-to-day living. This may include working in partnership with family and advocates, where possible and appropriate.

You will contribute to the development of the team and be responsible for encouraging a culture based on respect and dignity for those in need of care and support, providing supervision and clear management to a team of Support Workers. You will also support the team with the development and implementation of care plans designed to provide meaningful choice and support to tenants.

Deputy Manager Requirements:

The right candidate will have experience of leading and coaching a team supporting people with learning disabilities or another vulnerable client group. Experience of supporting people with high and complex support needs would also be an advantage. In return, we offer a supportive environment in which people are encouraged to develop their skills, as part of a well-established and experienced team of managers.

Internal applicants : If you are interested in this role, please submit an expression of interest that addresses the requirements of the person specification, by giving examples of how you

meet each criteria to demonstrate your suitability for the post. We encourage you to draw on your experience from your existing role at Centre 404 and explain what skills you have gained from it that are relevant to this role.

Centre 404 is dedicated to staff development and supervision and we will provide a detailed induction and on-going training and support. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and we are looking to recruit people who share these values. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS check, proof of eligibility to work in the UK and two satisfactory references.

Deputy Manager Benefits:

* Annual Leave entitlement to increase with length of service - after 12 months' continuous employment, increase to 24 days pro rata, 25 days after 2 years
* We contribute 3% towards your pension through the People's Pension
* We offer a token of gratitude for longstanding staff. Whether it is 5, 10 and 15 years of service, we really appreciate it!
* In-house training tailored to your role, as well as opportunities for external training courses.
* Opportunities to develop your career with a strong internal promotional culture and grow with us!
* Regular opportunities to offer feedback, make your voice heard, and to contribute to organisational actions and objectives.
* After 3 years working with us, opportunity to take up to 6 months sabbatical leave.
* Empower people with learning disabilities and Autism to live fulfilled lives and reach their goals - make a real, lasting difference
* And many more!

If you think that you are suitable for this Deputy Manager role, please apply now with your CV and Covering Letter!

Closing date: Tuesday 14 th April 2020

Interviews held on: Week commencing 20 th April - please note that due to the current situation with Covid-19, interviews will be held via phone or Skype

Centre 404 is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Charity ref number 299889

Hazelwood is an independent co-educational Prep School for children aged between 4 and 13 years of age.  It has a linked nursery (on a separate site 2 miles away), The Nursery and Early Years, which caters for children between the ages of 3 months and 4 years.  The school has a rich history spanning over 125 years.  In that time, many generations of the same families have passed through its doors on their way to some of the UK’s leading Senior Schools and Universities. There is a strong sense of affinity with the school in the local community.  The nearest town, Oxted, is situated one mile away and has excellent mainline rail links into London.  The M25 is easily accessible. 

In September 2020 we will have almost 600 children across the two sites.  The Prep School is situated in 25 acres of grounds with phenomenal views over the North Downs.  The school boasts some wonderful facilities (with plans for more in 2020) which are open to use by the local community after school hours as part of a developing Lettings Programme.

The Role

The school is looking to recruit an Enterprise Manager who can, whilst working within the boundaries of the School’s vision and brand values, develop a programme of recognised and ground-breaking initiatives to develop new or extend existing revenue streams.

These may include, but not be restricted to:

An enhanced Lettings Programme making wider and more creative use of existing facilities.

A connection with the school’s alumni in order to re-engage with past pupils and to involve them in the life of the school, past, present and future.

An opportunity to harness the school’s human resources and innovative approach to teaching and learning for the benefit of pupils overseas

A report has been commissioned by the school which is available, as a starting point, for the successful candidate to review and develop. 

The Enterprise Manager is a newly created role for the school.  The successful candidate will work closely with members of the Senior Leadership Team and the Board of Governors.

The Successful Candidate

Will be someone with experience of working within the fund-raising sector, and ideally within schools or the education sector with a proven track record in generating revenue from alternative business streams.

You should possess energy for both developing ideas and implementing them. 

You will boast a creative mind balanced by the ability to be analytical and consider the finer detail.

You will have a detailed grasp on developing budgets and financial plans showing required investment and possible returns on that investment.

You will be a convincing orator, a persuasive negotiator and credible sales person.

You will find building and maintaining relationships based on trust, honesty and integrity, comes naturally to you.

You should respond well to targets; those of your own setting and those set by others and be able to demonstrate a delivery against high expectations.

You should relish the opportunity of navigating unchartered waters and of making a difference.

You should love working in an environment which exists for the benefit of educating young people and should see their progress as your motivation to excel in your role. 

You should be as happy working front of house as in the backroom delivery.

The Enterprise Manager will be expected to uphold and actively promote the Hazelwood Behaviour Competencies of Big Picture Thinking, Communication, Adaptability & Flexibility, Building Relationships, Planning & Organisation, Professionalism and Teamwork.

Profile

In addition, the profile of a successful Enterprise Manager is likely to demonstrate qualities of:

• Being able, as the scale of the role progresses, to assemble and lead a team successfully, motivating them to give of their best whilst also being a co-operative team player with a flexible and adaptable approach to the working environment.
• Integrity, honesty, loyalty and reliability.
• Diplomacy, discretion, patience and humour.
• Desire to become involved in the wider aspects of school life

The individual should be able

• To work alone, unsupervised and with proven initiative.
• To prioritise and delegate tasks successfully.
• To plan ahead and to anticipate requirements.
• To be both reactive and proactive in equal measure.
• To work under pressure and within tight lead-times.
• To set a good example of conduct and behaviour for all pupils
• To demonstrate computer literacy and competency at spreadsheet creation

Conditions

Employment & Management

The role is Enterprise Manager of Hazelwood School and Hazelwood School Nursery & Early Years. Your immediate Line Manager is the Bursar.

Hours of Work

The routine hours of work are from 08.30 to 17.30, Monday to Friday inclusive with an hour for lunch (of which half an hour is unpaid). Lunch is provided in the school Dining Hall free of charge during term time.  There will be occasions when some weekend or after-hours work will be required as part of the role.  On other occasions such overtime may be authorised for separate payment. During School holidays hours of work are 09.00 to 16.30. 

The role of Enterprise Manager is a full time (52 weeks) permanent position. 

Salary

The School will expect to pay a salary up to £40,000 p.a., negotiable, dependent upon qualifications and experience. The agreed figure is gross and is subject to PAYE, NI and any other stoppages or benefits due. Salaries are paid monthly in arrears on or about the 28th day of each month into your bank account.

Holiday

You are entitled to six weeks holiday per annum (pro rata’d if shorter working days are negotiated), one of which is to be taken during the Christmas break when the School is closed. Bank and other National holidays are authorised outside this entitlement. Your holidays, with the approval of the Bursar, can be taken during school term time.

Medical

Employees are expected to take reasonable steps to maintain an adequate level of fitness and health throughout the period of employment. The Employer does not provide private medical insurance cover. Both Hazelwood and Laverock are non-smoking sites.

Disclosure

The School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and you will be required to apply for Enhanced Disclosure through the Criminal Records Bureau. The revealing of an undisclosed criminal record could jeopardise the agreement between the Employee and the Employer.

Appraisal

All employees are expected to participate in an appraisal process which takes place each year before the announcement of any pay award is made, normally in late Summer or early Autumn. This is an opportunity for employees to express their wishes for future professional development, as well as for the School to express its view of the employee’s progress and its proposals for employee development.

Training

Staff are expected to co-operate with plans for development professional training, paid for by the School. Any such requirement will either become clear as a result of the annual appraisal or at the request of the Employee.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 3rd April at 5pm. Interviews are likely to be w/c 20th April with an anticipated start date of 1st July 2020 at the latest.

The position will be offered subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure.

The school will reimburse all reasonable travel costs incurred.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with lived experience of disability to lead a team of talented peers in the delivery of Barnet’s statutory Healthwatch function. Inclusion Barnet is looking for a committed and confident professional who is passionate about patient and public engagement, effecting system change, and improving services, in order to improve the experiences of people using health and social care services in Barnet.

As Manager, you will have a fundamental role in leading staff and volunteers, and ensuring service users, patients and external stakeholders are involved in shaping the future of healthcare services in the Borough. Local people are at the heart of everything we do, and you will lead and guide the organisation to ensure that patients and service users are heard, their experiences shared, and their voices amplified, creating change and improving services for all.

About Healthwatch

The Health and Social Care Act 2012 required each local authority area to set up a Healthwatch organisation. Healthwatch gives give people a powerful voice both locally and nationally. At a local level, Healthwatch Barnet works to help people get the best from their health and social care services, whether it's improving them today, or helping to shape them for tomorrow. Healthwatch Barnet is about local voices being able to influence the delivery and design of their services, not just for the people who use them, but anyone who might need to use them in future.

Healthwatch Barnet transferred to Inclusion Barnet on 1st April 2020. It is commissioned by the London Borough of Barnet to provide the following 6 key functions:

• Gather views and understand the experiences of patients and the public.
• Make people’s views known.
• Promote and support the involvement of people in the commissioning and provision of local care services and how they are scrutinised.
• Recommend investigation or special review of services via Healthwatch England or directly to the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
• Provide advice and information (signposting) about access to services and support for making informed choices
• Making the views and experiences of local people known to Healthwatch England (and to other local Healthwatch organisations) and providing a steer to help it carry out its role as national champion.

About Inclusion Barnet

Inclusion Barnet is a thriving peer-led charity based in North West London. We are a friendly, supportive and inclusive team.We believe in the power of experience and this is demonstrated by all our services being led, developed and delivered by people with lived experience of disability, including mental health issues and long-term conditions. We believe that learning to use our lived experience for social change is a skill. We have become experts in harnessing the lived experience of our staff, members, volunteers and people who use our services to design and deliver higher quality, more person-centred services. We believe that this benefits both disabled people and society more widely.

How to apply 

Please submit a detailed covering letter with your CV outlining how your skills match the job description and person specification.  The closing date is 17th April, with shortlisting complete by 20th April.  Successful applicants will be notified shortly afterwards, with interviews to be held on 23rd April.  These may be held via videoconference depending on current health advice.

As part of our commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant will be expected to undergo a DBS check.

This role is for 28 hours a week, hours by mutual agreement with some flexibility required.  Depending on current health advice, the successful candidate may be home based during the early weeks of the role.  Actual salary between £27,200 and £28,000.

Could you be our next Snow-Camp London Programme Manager?

We are looking for a new London Programme Manager at Snow-Camp to manage our range of youth programmes. 

Snow-Camp is the UK’s only registered charity using a unique combination of snowsports, life-skills sessions, qualifications and vocational training programmes to support inner-city young people.

This is a really exciting opportunity to play a key role in Snow-Camp’s development over the coming years. So if you love working with young people and have solid experience delivering youth programmes, combined with a passion for snowsports – and if you are looking for a challenging and rewarding role working with a committed team of staff at Snow-Camp and some amazing young people – this job could be the job for you!

Summary of Main Duties

The London Programme Manager, reporting to the Programme Director, is responsible for delivering and developing the full Snow-Camp London journey of programmes. Which involves a range of snowsports and life-skills focused youth activities run by Snow-Camp throughout the year, taking a young person form a beginner skier or snowboarder right through to a qualified Snowsport England Level 1 instructor. The role also includes managing the Assistant Programme Manager and supporting them in managing the Snow-Camp London Apprenticeship programme in partnership with our training provider.

Experience of working successfully with disadvantaged young people in a range of settings will be essential to the post. Furthermore, experience within a snowsports field and passion for supporting young people generally will be a huge advantage!

Project and people management skills, logistical skills, managing relationships, communication and presentation skills, experience of delivering life-skills or similar courses to motivate young people, excellent IT skills – these will all make up the job.

This is a key post within Snow-Camp requiring at least 2 year’s experience involving the above skills, together with proven project management and budgeting experience.

This post is based in our London Office at the House of Sport. With programmes delivered across London and at the Snow Centre, Hemel Hempsted. 

Salary: £22,500 - £25,500 per annum dependent on qualifications and experience (plus up to a 10% performance bonus paid annually upon achievements of targets, once probation is passed)

To apply please send your CV and a covering letter addressing the points in the Personal Specification (in additional documents section)

The deadline for applications is 12 midday on Monday 1st June 2020

For more information and an informal chat please contact Operations Director Lara Kinnear.

Snow-Camp is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, references will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check

This role focusses on leading an excellent Engagement offer, developing an outstanding volunteering programme, implementing a successful new advocacy project, boosting our membership and linking with other organisations that work with people with disabilities.

This role also involves overseeing the day to day management of our Hubs across the county. You will work with Hub Coordinators to ensure that there is a varied timetable of meaningful activities, that the Hubs are welcoming safe spaces for people with a range of disabilities, and that the Hubs are professionally run in line with health and safety and safeguarding guidelines

Job Purpose: To develop and lead an outstanding Engagement offer, managing existing projects and planning and implementing new ones, whilst ensuring that we stay true to our user-led values.

Hours: 23-25 per week

Contract: Permanent, subject to ongoing funding

Pension: IG operates the NEST pension scheme and will contribute 3% subject to qualifying status

Salary: £26822 pro rata

Location: 2 St Michaels Court, St Michaels Square, Gloucester, GL1 1JB

Holiday: 28 days + bank holidays pro rata

Closing date: Midnight Sunday 12th April 2020

Interviews: Mid-April, date TBC (interviews may be held via video call – instructions will be provided on how to set this up)

We are looking for a passionate, creative, innovative, adaptable, motivated and committed Service Manager to lead our exciting brand new Support After Suicide service that operates within 5 London Boroughs in North Central London.

What the new service will provide

Our Support After Suicide Service, aims to support those bereaved by suicide to face the immediate, acute, disorientating and painful experience of the first weeks and months after a suicide.  The service aims to support those immediately affected by suicide e.g. families and friends but also to those who have been exposed to suicide e.g. neighbours, schools, colleges, social groups and healthcare professionals.

We provide support to people bereaved by suicide who live, work or study in the London Boroughs of Camden, Barnet, Haringey, Islington and Enfield. However we also provide support to people who live outside of the Boroughs but are affected by a suicide that occurred within the Boroughs.The service will co-locate with our Camden Advocacy Service based in Camden with Suicide Bereavement Workers being mobile workforce based at home and delivering support in the community. The service operates on weekdays, delivering flexibly up to 8pm meeting needs of those in work/education.

The service provides the following types of support

• 121 psycho-social support via face to face, telephone, email or text support
• Practical support, including support to dealing with the police, funeral arrangements or visiting the place of death as well as accessing legal advice or financial support , Advocacy and liaison support, such as offering to accompany clients at inquests, dealing with the media, advocating for clients by speaking to professionals or statutory agencies on their behalf
• Provides verbal and written information
• Proactive signposting and onwards referral
• Follow ups at anniversary dates
• Bereavement peer support groups
• Remembrance and memorial events
• Awareness raising and presentation sessions around the impact of suicide, support after a suicide and suicide prevention
• Providing group support sessions after a suicide e.g. to school based staff

What we are looking for in a Service Manager?

Essential Skills and Knowledge

• Experience of managing a service which has delivered support to at least one of the following groups – Support for those affected by suicide, Support for Carers or Support for people affected by bereavement and loss
• Experience of managing a service in a health or social care setting, including managing & supporting a staff team and volunteers
• Demonstrating leadership embed a culture in services that reflects Rethink Mental Illness’ values of Understanding, Expertise, Commitment, Hope, Passion and Openness
• The ability to work proactively and collaboratively with others and bring a positive enthusiasm to my work
• Experience of dealing with and reporting Incidents/Accidents/Near Misses and safeguarding reporting
• The ability to assess, plan and monitor support to achieve & evidence recovery and service outcomes
• Experience of leading and managing a dispersed team across multiple sites, including recruiting and managing performance
• Excellent time management skills with ability to plan and prioritise a complex workload
• Significant knowledge and understanding of the needs of people with mental illness and be familiar with best practice developments
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate confidently with colleagues of all levels
• The ability to effectively managing budgets
• The ability to engage with and place people using our services, at the heart of everything we do
• Hold an NVQ 3 / QCF Diploma in Health & Social Care related subject
• Excellent IT skills – proficient in the use of Microsoft Office

Desirable Skills and Knowledge

• Lived experience of bereavement by suicide
• Experience of delivering training and awareness raising sessions
• Experience of working with external academic evaluators to review a service
• Good knowledge of the NCL boroughs
• Direct experience or a qualification in mental health, social work, advocacy, occupational therapy,  psychotherapy or counselling
• Completed suicide prevention/bereavement training e.g. ASIST, SafeTalk, PABBS etc
• Knowledge of the theories of grief and have experience of supporting people with loss

Just a couple of final things,

We welcome applications from everyone, applicants with lived experience, LGBTQ+, people with a disability, or who are BAME are actively encouraged to apply. We are proud to have also been awarded Disability Confident employer status and therefore we ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to everyone.

We reserve the right to change the closing date without notice depending on the number of responses received.

World Villages for Children are delighted to announce this new, pivotal role within the charity. Responsible for creating and leading fundraising strategy for the organisation, this is an exciting opportunity for a resourceful fundraiser to define and grow this new role, generate immediate impact and transform the lives of the world's poorest children.

By supporting the Christian, humanitarian programmes of the Sisters of Mary, each year we help more than 20,000 impoverished children of any faith or none to receive the chance of education in their schools in the Philippines, Guatemala, Mexico, Brazil, Honduras and Tanzania. So far over 150,000 children and their families have been helped out of poverty.

The successful candidate will have significant experience of fundraising, including a proven track record of writing proposals, negotiating, winning and delivering partnerships with, and funds from, charitable trusts and foundations, companies as well as major donors.

The role is part of the senior management of the charity and involves close collaboration with UK Manager and trustees as well as working within our small and friendly office team. The role also includes international scope, both through liaison with our partner organisations around the world, and with overseas donors.

If you are a self-starter, with the big picture in mind, hands-on, brilliant with people, experienced in setting up a prospect pipeline, managing partnerships and closing the deal this could be the role for you.

For more information please see attached full advertisement together with Job Description and Person specification and recruitment information pack. 

Apply online here and send us your CV and covering letter. Applications close at 5 pm on Thursday 26th March 2020. Interviews will be held week commencing 6 April 2020. 

Due to our size it may not be possible to respond to every application. If you have not heard from us by 3 April 2020 you should assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful. Thank you for your interest in World Villages for Children.

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Do you enjoy working with people? Could you ensure that every visitor has a positive experience during their visit? Do you want to work in a fun vibrant team?

We are looking for an enthusiastic, friendly person with a positive attitude to join our team. You will be very capable of taking decisions on your own, as you will have overall accountability of the centre during your shift. This role is extremely hands on and every day is different. Tasks will range from dealing with visitor’s queries, health and safety issues and procedures, room bookings, trading operations and banking.

Duty Manager
Salary: £11.52 per hour
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Average of 34 hours per month across the year (to be discussed with successful candidate). Majority of time will be weekend working
Based: The Nature Discovery Centre, Thatcham

The successful candidate will be passionate about providing exceptional customer service and confident in their abilities to resolve complex customer issues. You will also be able to work well and communicate with a wide range of people to establish good working relationships, and support and cooperate with others. Confident in your ability to stay calm under pressure,

Enthusiasm, energy and the ability to deal with difficult situations in a busy environment is vital!

The Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust is a membership-based voluntary organisation, managing over 80 nature reserves, influencing land management and educating and encouraging all sectors of the community to care for local wildlife.

The closing time and date for applications is 9.00am Thursday 9th April 2020.
Interviews will be held at The Nature Discovery Centre w/c 13th April.

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

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

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

No agencies please.

As the national youth council of the UK, The British Youth Council brings young people together to find their voice and use it for social and political change.  Through our programmes such as the UK Youth Parliament, Youth Select Committee and the NHS Youth Forum, we create opportunities for young people to develop their leadership skills within a youth voice setting.

We are looking for an experienced youth development professional to join the team and help us to increase the reach and impact of our leadership development opportunities.  You will work with colleagues and young people to map our leadership journey, create a theory of change, and design tools and resources to support the consistent application of leadership development throughout our work. You will also support the development of our membership engagement and growth plan, using our enhanced leadership offer as a way to engage those not already involved in our work.

This post can be home working or based in our London HQ, although regular travel to the office will be required. As a part of the team the postholder will also support the design and delivery of a numbner of our key events, including residentials, throughout the year.

The British Youth Council  is committed to safeguarding and protecting the young poeple that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safe recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working across our services.

The Centre for Global Equality is looking for a self-motivated, highly organised individual with excellent people skills to be our finance and administration lead.

Terms

• Role: Finance and Operations Manager
• Rate: £28,000 – £35,000 p.a. full-time equivalent, dependent on experience
• Basis: permanent - full-time, part-time or flexible
• Location: Cambridge, UK
• Eligibility: Must be eligible to work in the UK

About CGE

The Centre for Global Equality (CGE) is a UK charity that evolves innovative approaches to solving global challenges relating to food, water, health, work and the environment. Drawing on capacity in one of the world’s leading universities and companies in the Cambridge Cluster (one of the most successful entrepreneurial ecosystems in Europe), we facilitate collaborations between public and private sectors, academia and civil society.

Our offices are based in central Cambridge, but our reach is global.

This is a key role in our leadership team as we seek to expand our programmes. Candidates will be joining the organisation at an exciting time in its evolution.

The role

The Finance and Operations Manager will be responsible for managing CGE’s finances and ensuring the smooth operation of all the administration systems required to support the organisation in its programme delivery activities.

Financial management key responsibilities include

• Maintaining the accounting system (Xero) becoming the in-house expert.
• Assisting in the drafting of, and adherence to, financial and administrative policies and procedures.
• Maintenance of all ledgers (bank/sales/purchase) to monthly trial balance.
• Preparing monthly management accounts including project accounts, and quarterly reports for the Board of Trustees.
• Assisting in the year-end process and CGE’s auditor in the preparation of statutory accounts.

Operations key responsibilities include

• Ensuring effective administration of CGE’s organisational and content management systems.
• Facilities Management - ensuring effective day-to-day running of the office and meeting rooms, including management of health and safety.
• Management of relationships with external suppliers and service providers.
• Assisting in the recruiting and managing of project staff, interns and volunteers.
• Be the first point of contact at the office and provide general support.

Person specification

With a professional approach to everything you do, and someone who thrives on challenge, you will be trust-worthy and approachable, with the ability to prioritise workloads. You are also likely to

• Be highly organised with excellent time-management skills.
• Be able to work fast and accurately under time pressure.
• Have strong interpersonal skills and a friendly, enthusiastic personality.

The key skills and experience required for this role are

• At least three years’ experience in a similar financial and administrative role. Previous use of Xero would be an advantage but is not essential.
• Preferably hold a recognized accounting qualification, such as AAT.
• The ability to prepare project costing reports.
• The ability to work to a tight time-table and prepare financial reports and ad hoc information on request.
• Very good written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Experience of line-managing and development of staff.

Terms and Conditions

• This post is subject to the Terms and Conditions of Employment of the Centre for Global Equality.
• The Centre for Global Equality is an equal opportunities employer.
• The right to work in the UK is required.

Application procedure

To apply for this role please email a CV and covering letter to Dr Lara Allen by 09.00 on Monday the 30th of March, 2020. Interviews will take place between the 1st and 3rd of April, 2020.

Service Manager

You will join us as a Service Manager.

Service Manager Responsibilities:

The Service Manager at Abbott Lodge will be responsible for the operational delivery and strategic development of our supported housing service for adults at risk of homelessness.

Service Manager Requirements:

You will have experience of working in a homeless or supported housing service including managing staff, operational budgets and service development. You will have an understanding of service delivery within a psychologically informed environment. You will be able to work in an asset based way with residents with complex needs to ensure that a comprehensive, outcomes focused, housing related support service is provided. You will have strong leadership skills with the ability to effectively manage change with and work in a collaborative way with key stakeholder and partners.

About Salvation Army Housing Association:

Would you like a meaningful job that makes a difference, with flexibility and real potential for growth?

The Salvation Army Housing Association (saha) is an organisation that provides a range of housing and varied support services to vulnerable people. Our aim is to support people in achieving their full potential. We are currently going through a large period of growth and have a vacancy for a Service Manager for our supported Housing Service Abbott Lodge in Salford.

Location: Abbott Lodge, Salford M6 6NR

Job type: Full Time, Permanent, 40 hours per week

Salary: £31,000 per annum

Benefits: 26 days’ annual holiday rising a day a year for the first 5 years + bank holidays, Life Assurance, Pension scheme and an Employee health assistance programme. Professional development opportunities and flexible working arrangements.

Closing date: 30 March 2020
Interview dates: 8th - 9th April 2020

Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Certificate will be required for these roles.

As an equal opportunities employer, saha welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

You may have experience of the following: Foyer Manager, Supported Housing Manager, Service Manager, Care Manager, Senior Care Coordinator, Service Delivery, Area Manager, Healthcare, Social Worker, Community Care, Senior Support Worker, Team Leader, Charity, Not For profit, etc.

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