About our work and values

Do you have passion for your work, a commitment to excellence and a desire to support some of the most vulnerable and excluded people in our communities? Could you support us to make positive lasting changes in people’s lives?

Providence Row works with more than a thousand homeless and vulnerably housed people a year in East London, offering an integrated service of crisis support, advice, recovery and learning and training programmes.  Our aim is to ensure that people who are so often excluded from mainstream services gain the support and opportunities they need to create a safe, healthy and sustainable life away from the streets. Central to our work are our core values of Compassion, Respect, Inclusiveness, Empowerment and Justice.  These inform the content, style and delivery of all our services.

Providence Row’s Advice & Support service works with rough sleepers and those at risk of homelessness in the London Boroughs of Tower Hamlets and the City of London.  The role of Assistant Personal Advisor (Advice and Support Team) is to engage with and support people who are sleeping rough or vulnerably housed. This is an exciting new position for someone who is keen to develop their skills and knowledge in the homelessness sector. 

Our service is on the front line of both homelessness prevention and the local response to rough sleeping. Beginning with a volunteer led triage assessment process that begins in our Welcome Area clients are allocated according to specialisms in the team covering preventative work and support for rough sleepers. The main emphasis in the service is to do everything possible to move people into appropriate accommodation in a borough or community which they have rights and entitlements to services.  This work is often done in partnership with other organisations, some of which are funded to help people move away from a life on the streets or which may operate in other sectors such as health.

Your contribution to our work and values

Passionate about providing quality support to some of the most vulnerable and excluded people in East London, you will have the drive and ambition to support your team to make positive lasting changes in people’s lives.

You will be keen to develop your skills and learning in working with frontline services, to support vulnerable adults who have experienced homelessness.  You will have good communication skills and a knowledge of how factors such as rough sleeping, mental health and substance use can affect an individual’s confidence and perceived ability to progress.  You will be confident to work alongside our Welcome Area volunteers, supporting them to develop their skills in completing initial triage paper work. 

You will utilise your organisational and time management skills to ensure a smooth running of service. You are an excellent communicator and can create positive working relationships with a wide range of people. 

About Scope

We’re the disability equality charity. We won't stop until we achieve a society where all disabled people enjoy equality and fairness. At home. At school. At work. In our communities.

We provide practical advice and emotional support whenever people need it most. We use our collective power to change attitudes and end injustice. And we campaign relentlessly to create a fairer society.

About the role

Be a Disability Gamechanger and join our new Wales Employment Service as an Employment Adviser within our new team.  We are looking to recruit an experienced adviser preferably with employability experience.  Fluency in Welsh and English is essential for this role.

Your role will be to manage a caseload of disabled customers, supporting and empowering them to find work whilst ensuring that all programme KPI’s are met.

You will also work with delivery partners to promote our services to disabled people and generate referrals to this voluntary service.

With a base within our Cardiff Office, you will be required to travel to deliver support to our customers initially across our delivery area of Cardiff and Vale and Cwm Taf, however wider travel may be required to support the contract delivery.

About you

You will bring drive and enthusiasm to your role and can demonstrate that you care passionately about improving disabled people's lives through employment. You will have excellent negotiation skills and have the ability to positively influence employers. Being dynamic, results-driven and comfortable working to targets with a proven track record of achieving outcomes both over the phone and in face-to-face meetings will enable you to succeed within the role. You will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, strong organisational skills and experience in a similar role and be confident delivering the service to our customers on either a one-one basis or within group-based delivery.  Fluency in Welsh and English is essential.

To apply

In return we offer an attractive benefits package including 27 days annual leave, generous pension scheme and discounts at restaurants, gyms, shops and more. 

Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check.

We are committed to equal opportunities. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people and guarantee interviews to suitably qualified disabled applicants.

Please apply with CV and covering letter detailing your suitability for this role.

Due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak and following current government guidance on social distancing, interviews for this role will take place via video call. Additionally, the successful applicant will be supported and equipped to work from home for the initial period where restrictions on non-essential travel are in place

Closing date for applications:  31 May 2020.

About the role

Manage the delivery of the HeadStart Action programme through supporting and capacity building of the partner member clubs, and building links with employer partners to support the development of their young people.

London Youth is looking for a dynamic individual, experienced in building relationships with organisations and young people, who is excited by the opportunity to support our members to run our new employability and social action programme, HeadStart Action.

HeadStart Action is a personal and social development programme targeted at young people who are at risk of becoming NEET. The programme uses social action and employer encounters to engage and inspire young people, giving them the skills, experience and networks, they need to get ahead in work. The programme will increase delivery and build capacity with 12 of our grassroots member clubs, whilst working with some of the most marginalised and vulnerable young people who may not otherwise engage with mainstream services.

We are looking for somebody who enjoys supporting organisations in collaborating to achieve shared goals and is skilled in facilitation. You will have experience creating relationships with corporates to create bespoke experiences for young people, including employability workshops and activities as well as work experience opportunities.

It's a great time to join us. We're part-way through a journey towards being a more effective and more relevant students' union which truly represents and supports our hyper-diverse membership. We're seeking two advisers: one full-time and one part-time (four days).

As an adviser, you will be there to provide impartial and confidential advice to students on a range of issues including academic and housing matters and complaints. This may take place by phone, email, online or face to face.

You will often be working with students who are facing difficult and complex situations and problems. You will need to respond sensitively and compassionately to students who are anxious and upset.  

We are looking for individuals who can support students in university meetings and panels to advocate on their behalf. You will need to be a strong communicator who can clearly explain issues and solutions to a range of stakeholders such as students and university staff.

As the Students' Union develops its offering to students, you will also support work to inform changes to University regulations, policies, procedures and practices to the benefit of the students.

Project 17 works to reduce destitution among migrant families with no recourse to public funds. We are recruiting an Adviser to join our small team. The postholder will provide advice and advocacy for families and support other oragnisations to work more effectively with their clients with no recourse to public funds.

Working across Bury and Bolton and designated outreach as required

Citizens Advice Bury & Bolton is a busy, dynamic and client focused service, with a track record of delivering high quality legal advice. Clients are engaged via a range of advice channels and access points.

The post holder will be required to work across the Bury and Bolton districts, ensuring a dynamic and client focused housing advice service is provided. The successful candidate will hold a caseload of clients, deliver one off pieces of advice/ information through our busy drop-in sessions and engage with clients via telephone. 

Our housing team is busy, often working to tight deadlines for the best interests of our clients. The successful candidate will join our small housing team, primarily funded by Legal Aid. 

Are you:

• An experienced housing adviser?
• Client focused?
• Flexible to ensure client needs are met?
• Able to manage a varied workload, often led by deadlines and emergencies?
• Open to learning and receiving balanced feedback?

If so, we are keen to hear from you!

We will also accept applications from non-experienced candidates, who can demonstrate transferable skills as a trainee.

Salary will be: Experienced starting at £19,819 (dependent upon experience)
Trainee: £17,173 – £19,446.

Interviews are scheduled for 15th June 2020 and will be conducted via video link.

Citizens Advice Wolverhampton is a charity that offers free, impartial and independent advice to over 11,000 people per year, resolving over 28,800 issues to diverse communities across the city.

We have an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic experienced or trainee Debt Adviser to join our well established Money Team. This post will provide a specialist money advice service to clients across the city. 

If you are enthusiastic, committed to making a difference to the lives of others and interested in the post, please visit our website for more information.

We expect to short list and contact candidates about their interview time within two days of the closing date. 

Interviews are likely to take place on 17th June 2020 via remote media applications such as Zoom or Google Meet. Please inform us which interviewing media you are able to access on your application form.

Citizens Advice Bury & Bolton (CABB) is recognised as one of the most progressive and dynamic advice services in the North West. Our approach is client centred and focused on a commitment to quality and diversity. 

We are seeking a committed and outgoing individual to join our established money advice team.

This role involves enabling clients to access quality, impartial advice, information and guidance associated with all matters connected with money advice, debt and financial inclusion.  

The post holder will be required to work across the Bury and Bolton districts, ensuring a dynamic and client focused money advice service is provided. The successful candidate will hold a caseload of clients, deliver one off pieces of advice/ information through our busy drop-in sessions and engage with clients via telephone and webchat. 

Are you:

• An experienced an experienced money adviser?
• Client focused and impartial?
• Open to learning and receiving balanced feedback?

If so, we are keen to hear from you!

We will also accept applications from non-experienced candidates, who can demonstrate transferable skills as a trainee.

Earn while you Learn and get Legal Experience and Legal Qualifications

Stockton & District Advice & Information Service

require a

Trainee Welfare Adviser (Debt)

This post will include completion of the CILEX Level 3 Diploma in Law and Practice or Level 6 Diploma in Legal Practice and the National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux General Welfare Adviser Certificate Training Programme.

The postholder will be trained and supported to provide legal advice to members of the public on a wide variety of Social Welfare matters, including Welfare Benefits, Debt, Housing, Employment and Health and Social Care.  There will then be additional training on Debt with the potential to qualify as a Debt Caseworker at SDAIS.

The post is for 37 hours per week.

The salary is National Minimum Wage.

Course fees for the CILEX Course will be met by SDAIS.

CILEX Associate Membership Registration and Exemption fees will be met by SDAIS.

Essential Criteria

For the Level 3 Diploma – 5 GCSE’s

For the Level 6 Diploma – Law Degree or Graduate Diploma in Law

Closing date for applications – Friday 27th March 2020 at 12 noon

The post will commence in April 2020.

Chief Adviser - Poultry

The Chief Adviser for Poultry is a nationally recognised position of expertise and leadership in the Poultry sector. The role is charged with helping our client deliver a vision for a profitable, sustainable and competitive sector – respected for its contribution to the national economy, food supply, animal health and welfare and renewable energy.

Chief Adviser Responsibilities:

To do this the Chief Adviser must ensure that their organisation maintains and enhances its position as the principal representative and most effective and valued provider of trade association services to farming producers throughout England and Wales. This principal position is a key one in the Food and Farming Department, an often fast-moving policy environment requiring effective and respected liaison with food processing, manufacturing and retailing sectors, as well as in Government, NGOs and Internationally.

Chief Adviser Requirements:

To succeed in this position, you will be strategically minded and results oriented, with the ability to manage and adapt to a varied and complex portfolio. You will have strong influencing skills and demonstrate robust leadership, team-working and management skills.

You will have a strong sense of drive, self-motivation and urgency to deliver for their members. You will need to be able to adopt an agile approach to work flow, responding to a changing policy and commercial environment while advancing strategic long term goals for farming and their organisation.

About the company:

Our client is the voice of British farming, and their members are at the heart of what they do. On their behalf they lobby government and other stakeholders, develop policy and provide a range of frontline services.

Location: Stoneleigh, Warwickshire CV8 2TZ

Job type: Full Time, Permanent, 35 hours per week

Salary: circa £53,838 per annum

Benefits: include 25 days annual leave (plus statutory bank holidays), National Employment Savings Trust pension scheme, a performance related pay award scheme, a range of discounts through their Benefits employee portal and subsidised staff restaurant.

Closing date: 7th June 2020

You may have experience of the following: Adviser, Poultry Adviser, Supply Chain Coordinator, Supply Chain Advisor, Policy Advisor, Chief Adviser, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, NFP, Not for Profit, etc.

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Do you want to make a difference?

This role has been developed to work in partnership with a local organisation to assist and support clients in Housing need and financial difficulties. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of something new working alongside partners and the local community. If you would like to be part of a team making a difference to people’s lives we would love to hear from you.

Benefits

• Paid annual leave (+ bank holidays)
• Company Sick Pay (Qualifying period required)
• Company pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible employer sensitive to the needs of today’s workforce
• Commitment to continued professional development
• Working for a locally focused charity dedicated to assisting and empowering the community, and helping influence changes to government policy

The Role

• To interview clients utilising all communication channels, face-to-face, telephone, email & web chat, providing accurate housing & debt advice and information.
• To provide casework for clients and manage own caseload effectively.
• To liaise with statutory and voluntary organisations such as Department of Work and Pensions, Social Services, and community organisations as appropriate.
• Partnership and collaborative working both internal and external.
• Represent Citizens Advice at external meetings as required.

The Charity

• Citizens Advice in West Sussex (CAWS) is a registered charity and part of the national Citizens Advice Network. We operate with the twin aims of the Citizens Advice service; providing advice people need for the problems they face and working to improve the policies and practices that affect people’s lives. The service we provide is free, independent, confidential and impartial advice to everyone on their rights and responsibilities.  We value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination.
• CAWS delivers a range of advice services, funded by local and national contracts. It works in partnership with a range of stakeholders (including the local authority, Macmillan, Shelter, the Probation Service and various Housing Associations)

Citizens Advice experience is not a requirement for this post although an understanding of the service is desirable

We are looking for a female Domestic Abuse Behavioural Change Advisor and Group Facilitator for 18 hours per week perferably over 2 days. This rewarding role involves both the delivery of an accredited programme of group work twice a week on two eveings and also 1-2-1 support for people not suitable for the accredited programme. 

The programme aims to helps men to change harmful behaviour by providing a voluntary structure 25 week programme for perpetrators, with an integrated women's safety worker to provide information and advice to victims to enable them to live their lives free from fear.

If you are interested in this role then please apply via our website

Policy, policy adviser, government, education,

Your new company
To play a leading role in the development and delivery of an influential programme of policy projects and activities at a national and international level.

To build and maintain high level relationships and contacts to secure influence for the Institutes policy work in the UK and Ireland.

Your new role
Developing and delivering high impact policy projects, projects and activities
* Long-range horizon scanning of scientific and policy issues of relevance to the Institute in order to scope new project opportunities.
* Developing policy projects, proposals and plans.
* Developing long-term resource plans to deliver projects and programmes.
* Leading agreed policy projects, programmes, and other activities, ensuring that they are delivered on time, on budget and within scope.
* Providing the secretariat to committees and working groups.
* Organising meetings with representatives from governments and other agencies in the UK and Ireland.
* Ensuring key messages are communicated clearly internally and externally to appropriate audiences.
* Providing policy advice to senior management, senior officers, and committees.
* Representing the Institute and its policy positions to governments and other agencies.

What you'll need to succeed
* Educated to at least degree level or equivalent.
* Motivated self-starter, with a passion for science and technology, and related issues.
* Problem solver - the primary issues covered by the Institutes policy team are those facing society, both nationally and internationally. The post will therefore suit a candidate with a passion to research and propose solutions to difficult problems.
* Results-driven - can be counted on to meet and exceed goals and objectives.
* Good self-manager - ability to work independently or as part of a policy team, take responsibility for tasks and decisions, and measure work against set objectives.
* Customer focus - is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers / partners.
* Functional/technical skills - holds the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment. Given that much of the role will be focused on analysing and producing policy reports, the candidate should be confident handling and interpreting data.
* Personal learning - understands the importance of remaining ahead of the game on matters of policy, and is prepared to take the time to invest in themselves and their own knowledge and skillset.

Essential :
* To have significant experience of working on a range of policy projects and programmes.
* To have significant experience of leading and delivering complex projects on time, on budget and within scope.
* To have significant experience of writing, editing and disseminating policy reports.
* To have established and maintained a network of policy contacts.
* Knowledge of the UK and/or Irish political system.
* Knowledge of UK and/or Irish science and education funding and governance structures.

What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available.
£42,000 per annum
35 hour working week

What you need to do now
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HR Advisor
Location: Bosham
FT Salary Range: c. £27,000 to £30,615 per annum
Hours: Flexible work pattern options considered (30 to 37.5 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent

An opportunity for an HR Advisor has arisen to join our HR and Payroll team.

The successful candidate will provide a business partnering approach to the delivery of HR Services and Strategy, through a pro-active style of guiding and enabling managers on the use of policies, procedures and self-service systems. 

As an experienced HR Advisor, you will need to be confident in reviewing and developing processes in line with business needs, employment law changes and best practice, and be driven in delivering on delegated HR projects and initiatives.  With scope to develop the role, you will need to have excellent verbal and written communication skills to help build good working relationships across the hospice, plus having excellent organisational and planning skills can support a varied range of HR activities as part of a dedicated team.

We are looking for someone who has attained Level 5 CIPD (or working towards) with at least 5 years of generalist HR experience, up to date knowledge of employment law, consultation and engagement processes.

As part of our committed team, the working atmosphere is friendly, inspiring and supportive.  We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes holiday entitlement starting at 27 days per year, increasing to 33 days, plus bank holidays.  Continuation of NHS reckonable service, or the NHS Superannuation Scheme may also be recognised.  A generous contributory pension scheme, life assurance, discounted gym membership plus a contributory cash reimbursement plan for you and family members are also available. 

Closing date: 17 June 2020
Interview date: w/c 22 June 2020

To Apply and for More Information:

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

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