If you have a heart for urban communities and seeing the direction of young people’s lives radically changed, this may be for you.

We are now recruiting for a Lead Coach for two Spear centres in London, and one in Leeds– a great opportunity to work as part of a Spear team together with the local church to deliver the Spear Programme, equipping and empowering unemployed 16 – 24 year olds to overcome barriers to employment and turn their lives around by moving into sustainable work or further education.

Start date: 3rd January 2022

Interviews: 7th December 2022

Please see the attached job description for more detailed information and head to our website to learn about our culture and values. . 

Responsibilities

• Running group sessions as part of the 6-week Spear Foundation Programme, coaching young people in skills and mindsets to help them into work 
• Delivery of Spear Career, staying in touch with trainees for a year after they finish Spear Foundation, to offer bespoke support and workshops to help them as they apply for jobs, and once they're offered a role, supporting them to stay there 
• Networking with local organsations to enrol young people onto the Programme 
• Receiving regular feedback to support your own development, and helping to train the Graduate Coach
• Active participation in and support for the church team and mission

Person Specification

• An active Christian, passionate about personally representing the values and beliefs of Resurgo and the partner church.
• Qualifications at degree level or equivalent
• Dynamic and engaging Coach with experience of and enthusiasm for the practice of coaching and training techniques, and a desire to develop as a coach
• A minimum of one years’ experience in training and development design and delivery
• Heart for working with young people and commitment to transforming urban communities
• Effective interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence with a sense of humour and fun
• Excellent communication skills and telephone manner

Working requirements, salary & benefits

• Starting salary from £23,000 (regional centres) to £27,000 dependent on location and experience, plus pension scheme
• Full-time Monday to Friday, 9.30am – 5.30pm
• 25 days annual leave, plus gift days between Christmas and New Year and Bank Holidays
• Occasional evening working required (for events such as termly Spear Celebration evenings and the annual fundraising party).
• Excellent staff development and training opportunities, including attendance on either our Coaching Academy or ‘Coaching for Leadership’ course – a programme of coaching and leadership training (valued at £2,500).
• You will be expected to participate in Spear team events and be integrated in the local church  community and Spear Trust, as well as wider Resurgo team events, including prayer meetings and staff conferences.
• We offer an Employee Assistance Programme (a confidential support service for staff) as well as the option to take advantage of Give as you Earn (GAYE)
• A DBS check will be requested in the event of a job offer

The programme is run in partnership with our partner churches and the role may require that the successful applicant joins the partner church congregation. For more information on other Spear roles and partner churches, please get in touch with our People & Culture team.

In 2017 we won the Princess Royal Training Awards which honours employers that have created outstanding training and skills development programmes.

Please see our website as well as the attached job description for further information, and head to our jobs portal to apply. 

About The Role

Temporary
Days: 2-3 per month
Working Pattern: Monday - Friday (various days)
Location: London
Salary: Up to £283.50 per day (+ Holiday allowance) Dependent on work delivered, paid monthly via timesheets

Place2Be are currently recruiting Zero Hour Trainers London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds and Cardiff. We are looking to expand our Zero Hours Contracted Trainer pool for those who would like more flexibility and choice about when they work for us. Our Learning and Development team offer counselling training from Level 2 up to PGDip and ongoing CPD for the Children’s Mental Health Workforce, and non-clinical mental health programmes for educators. As we continue to expand and extend our offer we are looking for additional Staff and Contracted Trainers to support this work.

In this role, you will be delivering a range of Learning and Development programmes as assigned by Place2Be, according to the content outline, to a consistently high standard and Communicate with members of the Learning and Development teams outside of training delivery time regarding administrative and clinical issues.

What will I be responsible for in my new role?
 
You will:

• deliver all Place2Be’s programmes with confidence, inspiring participants with an awareness of the importance of mental health and their opportunity and ability to bring about change in their setting
• present a professional impression of the organisation by ensuring that all required resources are prepared, appropriate and available as required by participants
• ensure that all reports, forms and feedback are shared with the relevant Learning and Development Programme Coordinators
• engage in ongoing development as a trainer using the frameworks, support and processes provided by Place2Be
• communicate with members of the Learning and Development teams outside of training delivery time regarding administrative and clinical issues
• recognise and working actively with changing dynamics during the workshops working constructively with conflict in a group-based training session

Diversity and Inclusion

Place2Be is committed to equal opportunities and anti-discrimination practices and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community. We are particularly interested in attracting applications from applicants from diverse groups who are underrepresented.

Additionally, for our clinical roles we are particularly keen in attracting male candidates to reflect the diversity of the partner schools and communities we work in. 

All successful applicants to clinical roles will be asked to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS/PVG.

About You

The successful candidate

Will have:

• a recognised professional qualification in counselling or psychotherapy
• a membership of a professional association relevant to counselling or psychotherapy, (e.g. BACP, UKCP, BAPT, HPC, NCS)
• good working knowledge of the BACP Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions and can demonstrate practical experience of applying this framework
• strong knowledge and interest in a range of therapeutic and counselling approaches 
• ability to recognise and work actively with changing dynamics during training activities, exercises and group work. Able to work constructively with conflict in a group-based training session

1st Interview: 20th and 21st December 2021 ZOOM Video Interview
 
Please feel free to visit our website if you have any questions about this role, or would like to speak to someone.

In return we offer you a range of fantastic benefits including:

• Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement
• Robust Learning and Development Programme
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance, 4x Annual Salary
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mobile Phone Discounts (EE Network)
• Cycle purchase and season ticket loan schemes
• Extended Maternity/Paternity Pay

If you share our core values of perseverance, integrity, compassion and creativity and have the counselling skills and patience to support some of the UK’s most vulnerable young people and families, we would love you to join us. It’s sensitive and demanding work – but hugely rewarding and fulfilling - you will be helping to give young people a brighter future.
 
Please view/download the full Job Description and Person Specification on our website for further details.

Part-time (2.5 Days - 18.75 hours per week)

Salary: £25,000-£28,000 (Full Time Equivalent)

This is a good opportunity for an enthusiastic community worker to develop further.

The Brent Centre is internationally renowned for its psychotherapeutic/ psychoanalytic work with young people, scientific publications and clinical research for over 50 years. It has helped thousands of young people to make positive changes leading to more stable and healthier lives. You will have the chance to work within an experienced and highly qualified clinical team, committed administrative staff and supportive Trustees.

The post holder would provide practical support to young people with complex needs and overcome barriers to engaging with therapeutic support.You will also provide advice and support to clinical staff to improve awareness and understanding of practical problems young people may be experiencing.

The post holder will be part of the in-house clinical services team and work closely with statutory and non-statutory organisations to support young people and help them to overcome the barriers that are impeding their engagement with therapeutic intervention. 

The applicant should hold an upper second-class degree in a relevant discipline. The Centre would support professional development.

We are expanding our Information, Advice and Guidance services for young people in London with our ‘Spark Change’ programme, funded by Greater London Authority (GLA) and European Structural and Investment Fund (ESIF).

As a Senior Young Person Advisor for the Curriculum and Activities team (known as Senior Changemaker within the business), you will set up, support, deliver and monitor the quality of a blended curriculum and activities programme for young people at 15 to 26, who are not in employment, education, or training (NEET). You will ensure that the programme of activities is accessible for all participants, including those who cannot access face to face support. You will deliver or support the delivery of accredited employability qualifications to young people, and work in collaboration with partner agencies.

Essential:

You will have:

• A professional qualification in advice, teaching or youth and community work.
• Experience of delivering and monitoring the quality of curriculum and employability activities programmes.
• Experience of working with staff to develop and improve their practice.
• Experience, understanding and empathy with the lives of young people.

• A proven track of achieving goals and targets on payment by results programmes.

This is a great time to join Shaw Trust as we grow our Information, Advice and Guidance services for young people in London.

Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Location:

Hybrid working with a mix of office, home and community working. Our service will cover the London Boroughs of Bexley, Brent, Hackney, Harrow, and Havering.

Occasionally you may be required to work during the evening or on a Saturday, for example if a young person’s event is taking place during an evening or on a Saturday. In this instance you will be able to take time back in lieu of hours worked.

For full details including the Job Description, Person Specification and how to apply online please click on the apply button. 

Closing date: 28 November 2021

Please note that we will be shortlisting and telephone screening candidates during the advertising period. 

Employee Benefits

As well as helping to make a positive difference to people’s lives our employee benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays), with incremental increases post 3 years’ service up to 28 days, and the option to purchase additional holiday
• 2 days paid volunteering leave each year
• An enhanced pension scheme after 6 months
• Life Assurance at 3 times your annual salary rate
• Access to a suite of learning and development opportunities including paid for apprenticeship and masters’ levels qualifications, and management development programmes
• Opportunities to connect with our employee diversity networks (LGBTQ+ Support Network, Racial Equality Network, Disability Equality Network, Women’s Network)
• Health and Wellbeing initiatives including internal support, employee assistance programme and health cash plan

Our Strategy

To find out more about Shaw Trusts aims in our 2030 Strategic Directive, please visit the website. 

Join a diverse and inclusive organisation

Shaw Trust is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment, where every employee, regardless of their background or lived experience, feels that they belong and can progress in their career:

• We are proud to be certified as an employer who meets the National Equality Standard, the accepted standard for inclusiveness in business across the UK.
• We are Disability Confident Leaders, support the guaranteed interview scheme and use of the government’s Access to Work scheme. 
• Living our values, we are keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within our organisation.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community including from people with lived experience and/or knowledge of disability or social exclusion.

If you have accessibility requirements and would like information in a different format, please email the HR Service Centre to make alternative arrangements. 

Shaw Trust reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

• £16,060 per year (based on a full time salary of £26,767)
• 22.5 hours per week
• Permanent contract 
• Based in London Borough of Bromley

Bromley, Lewisham & Greenwich Mind is a highly regarded local charity, helping people to be mentally healthy and working together with those experiencing mental health problems and dementia to improve their quality of life. With an annual turnover of £5M, over 150 staff and 200 volunteers, we are one of the largest charities in the Mind network.

Commissioned by the London Borough of Bromley and Bromley Clinical Commissioning Group, Bromley Third Sector Enterprise (BTSE) provide an integrated approach to supporting Bromley residents through the Bromley Well service including:
• Support of older people
• Adults with long term health conditions
• Adults with learning disabilities
• Adults with physical disabilities
• People with mental health issues
• Carers
This is an exciting time to become part of the team at Bromley, Lewisham & Greenwich Mind, as we work with our partners Age UK Bromley & Greenwich, Community Links Bromley, Citizens Advice Bromley and Bromley Mencap. We provide new options for local people to help them maintain both their physical and mental health as well as their independence and employment opportunities.

About the role:

As the Carers Support Advisor (Mental Health), you will work in a small team as part of Bromley Well to enhance the quality of life, choice and opportunities for people who care for someone experiencing mental health problems. You will provide information, advice and guidance to help carers cope in their role, through one-to-one emotional support and practical training sessions.

Requirements:

Reporting to the Service Manager, you will have experience of the following:
• Working with carers in a range of complex situations 
• Working with people experiencing common and complex mental health issues 
• Working with vulnerable adults and supporting their emotional needs 
• Designing, coordinating and delivering groups, workshops and presentations 
• Knowledge of secondary care and related mental health services, including an awareness of local policy and national laws that can effect carers 
• Managing a caseload and delivering to targets 
• Providing information, advice and guidance on a range of social, emotional and mental health issues 

Successful applicants will be expected to undergo an Enhanced level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Staff benefits include a matched contribution pension scheme, 25 days’ holiday (pro-rata, rising with service), quality supervision and training opportunities. See our website for more reasons to work for Bromley, Lewisham & Greenwich Mind.

BLG Mind offer flexibility for hybrid working (some days at home and some in the office) where this supports staff wellbeing and fits with the needs of clients and the charity. As a people-focused organisation, we expect all staff to spend regular time at their work base as part of these arrangements.

We recognise the importance of having a diverse and inclusive work force, and would therefore particularly welcome applications from the following, currently under-represented, groups:
• People from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds
• Young people
• Disabled people
• People with diverse sexual orientations and gender identities

BLG Mind is committed to meeting the reasonable adjustments of disabled people.

BLG Mind always welcomes applications from people with lived experience of mental health problems. 

Closing date: Sunday 5th December (11.59pm)

Likely interview date: Week beginning 13th December

Please apply via our website

Do you want to make life better for LGBT+ victims and survivors of abuse?

Galop is the LGBT+ anti-violence charity, providing advice, support and advocacy to LGBT+ people who have experienced domestic abuse, sexual violence, hate crime, and other forms of interpersonal abuse. We were founded in 1982, and have been championing the needs and safety of the LGBT+ community for nearly 40 years. Galop works directly with thousands of LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse and violence. We specialise in domestic abuse, sexual violence, hate crime, and other forms of abuse including honour-based abuse, forced marriage, and so-called conversion therapies. We are a service run by LGBT+ people, for LGBT+ people, and the needs of our community is at the centre of what we do.

We run two national support helplines: one for LGBT+ victims and survivors of domestic abuse, and the other for LGBT+ people who have experienced hate crime. We provide advocacy services, both in London and nationally, for LGBT+ victims who need longer-term support. We are person-centred, empowerment-based, and trauma-informed – meaning our focus is always on helping our clients decide what is best for them, and then supporting them through their journey.

We use what we learn through working on the frontlines with clients to work for national and local policy change to improve outcomes for LGBT+ victims and survivors of abuse and violence. We build evidence through key pieces of research, like our upcoming report into LGBT+ experiences of sexual violence. We push for legislative change, improved statutory guidance for victims, and better understanding of the needs of LGBT+ people around the country.

About you

Galop is seeking an Independent Domestic Abuse Advocate (IDVA) to join our LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Team. This role is specifically to provide advocacy and support to trans and non-binary victims/survivors of domestic violence and abuse.

As an Independent Domestic Abuse Advocate you will provide high quality advocacy and support to trans and non-binary adults experiencing domestic violence and abuse, including those who are at high risk of violence and abuse, focusing on their safety and protection. Your work will enable trans+ people to feel supported, heard and empowered in the face of abuse and violence, and pave the way to a safer future for survivors.

You will work directly with trans and non-binary people facing domestic abuse, offering clients a space to talk and think through options, helping them plan what they want to do, and offering assistance in getting what they need from services. Your work will focus on needs specifically related to domestic abuse, such as wellbeing, support with the criminal and civil justice process, housing, financial impacts, and other barriers or practical issues. You will need to be empathetic and thoughtful in your approach to understanding your clients’ needs, while remaining boundaried and mindful of self-care.

You be line-managed by the Head of Domestic Abuse Services and sit alongside our other Domestic Abuse Advocates. You will work with statutory and voluntary services to ensure the voices and experiences of trans+ survivors are represented. You will also work closely with key trans+ partner organisations to ensure a joined-up approach among services working with trans and non-binary survivors.

Location

Galop’s offices are located in London. This role will be based in the office following the end of the current pandemic. The team is working remotely while the pandemic continues.

Hours

Full Time (35 hours per week)

Contract

Until 31.03.2021

Reports to

Head of Domestic Abuse Services

Salary

Galop uses the NJC scales. This post is on NJC scale points 20 to 25
(£29,705 – £33,291 per year including London Weighting).

Closing Date

Applications should be submitted by 10:00 am on Friday 10th December 2021.
First-round interviews will be held on the week beginning 13th December 2021.

• Duration: Permanent
• Salary: £51,783.48 gross per annum plus 9% employer pension contribution
• Location: London or Brussels (local employment terms apply)
• Closing date: 9am UK time, 9 December 2021
• Interviews: Week commencing 15 & 16 December 2021

We are looking for a candidate with extensive knowledge and practical experience in the area of gender and peacebuilding to take up the role of Head of Gender and Peacebuilding. The successful candidate will have a track record of working across an organisation, advising staff and partners on the integration of gender into analysis, peacebuilding programming and working practices. They will have skills in training and facilitation of learning spaces, and experience in engaging with high level policy audiences and delivering research and analysis. This is an exciting opportunity for a strong communicator to play an active role in shaping Conciliation Resources approach to gender.

Job purpose

The Head of Gender and Peacebuilding is responsible for shaping Conciliation Resources’ organisational approach to gender in its peacebuilding practice, research, policy influencing and internal organisational policies and practice. The Head of Gender and Peacebuilding helps to ensure that Conciliation Resources delivers on the gender and inclusion outcomes set out in Conciliation Resources’ Strategic Plan 2020- 2025.

Essential knowledge, skills and experience

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of gender and peacebuilding theory and practice. 
• Extensive experience of providing practical advice, expertise and accompaniment to staff and partners in developing gender-sensitive peacebuilding programmes, with a strong intersectional approach to gender.
• Experience and skills in training and facilitation of learning in gender-sensitive peacebuilding practice.
• Experience of policy formulation, advice and successful high-level advocacy in the areas of gender, conflict, security or international development.
• Highly developed conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills and experience in design, implementation and delivery of high-level research and analysis on gender and inclusion in conflict contexts.
• Ability to listen actively to and work with and support people from varying backgrounds and with a range of political, cultural, and value orientations.
• Understanding of the functional and strategic considerations facing an international NGO working in conflict-affected environments.
• Strong verbal and written English language skills and the ability to summarise and communicate complex information and arguments clearly and accurately; write for a variety of audiences; and excellent presentation and public-speaking skills.
• Experience of managing staff or consultants and the ability to work as part of a team as well as independently, and to work collaboratively with a flexible approach.

Desirable knowledge

• Experience and knowledge of integrating gender into organisational policies, systems and processes.
• Experience of programme or project management cycles, including design, budget development and management, monitoring and evaluation, learning and reporting.
• Successful fundraising experience.
• Experience of living in a conflict-affected context or understanding of one or more of the cultural contexts in which Conciliation Resources works.
• Other language skills relevant to areas of Conciliation Resources’ work.
• Experience of working with Mac operating systems.
• Willingness to travel overseas occasionally.

Organization: Right To Play International

Department/Division:   Global Program Unit

Work location: London, UK or Toronto, Canada

Work arrangement: A combination of in-office and remote-working in accordance with Right To Play’s work arrangement and the operational needs of the department

Authorized to work in: UK or Canada (Eligible to work legally without requiring sponsorship or work permit)

Target Hiring Range: GBP 46,000 – 49,000 / CAD 74,000 – 78,000 per annum (dependant on successful candidate’s work location)

Target Start Date: Immediate

Contract Duration: Full-time, 2-year fixed term contract

Closing Date: Open until position is filled

BACKGROUND:

Right To Play is a global organisation that protects, educates and empowers children to rise above adversity using play. By harnessing play, one of the most powerful and fundamental forces in a child’s life, we helped 2.3 million children last year to stay in school and out of work, to prevent life-threatening diseases like HIV and malaria and to stay safe from exploitation and abuse. We are the only global development organization focused exclusively on using play to transform the lives of children and youth impacted by poverty, war, disease and inequality.

Established in 2000, Right To Play reaches children through experiential programming in 15 countries in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and North America. These programs are supported by our headquarters in Toronto, Canada; London, UK and eight national offices across Europe (Germany, The Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, UK) and North America (Canada, US).

With a shared passion for our mission, our Culture Code guides how we act and interact based on five core pillars:

• Accept Everyone – Be intentional about inclusion
• Make Things Happen – Seek opportunities to lead and innovate
• Display Courage – Act with integrity
• Demonstrate Care – Look after yourself and one another
• Be Playful – Have fun at work

Please visit our website to learn more about who we are, what we do, and find out about the five pillars of our Culture Code.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Early Childhood Education Specialist (ESES) reports to the Global Technical Lead, Education and will support the development of early childhood education (ECE) programming, policy, advocacy and research initiatives at the global level. The position will lead on the development of the ECE technical area, and provision of direct education technical support and capacity building at country level while working closely with a diverse team of program specialists within the Global Program Development team to ensure quality of programming. 

The incumbent will develop and deepen ECE programmatic thinking and design including ECE resources and technical guidance; provide continuous support to the country teams implementing ECE programming to enhance program effectiveness; and build capacity in ECE programming and approaches. The Specialist will provide direct support to country level Education Specialists implementing ECE programs. 

The position can be based in London, UK or Toronto, Canada with up to 50% of time travelling to Right To Play (RTP) program countries.

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PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Job Responsibility #1: Program Design, Development and Implementation (45% of Time):

• Support country staff to design programs and projects aligned with RTP’s global strategy, education strategic direction and education theories of change, with focus on ECE, including early childhood education in emergencies. 
• Lead on development and review of RTP ECE resources and tool kits, including parenting education guides on responsive caregiving and early learning, parent support group guidance, radio content on parenting skills, and home-based early learning content for holistic and academic skill development.
• Provide technical support to the Training team on ECE curriculum integration and lead on resource development for teacher training, parenting education, and child-centered play-based education methodology.
• Continually stay abreast of research, external trends on play-based learning and ECE, and coordinate with country program teams to ensure best practices in play-based learning, formal education and at-home learning, and transitions from pre-primary to primary education are integrated and supported in country programs.
• Support country teams in integration of play-based learning in national curriculum/education policy and support technical assistance initiatives for government and strategic partnerships.
• Promote cross-country learning by sharing and documenting best practices on ECE and collate periodic reports on the status of ECE programs and propose strategies to address shortfalls.

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Job Responsibility #2: Capacity Building (25% of Time):

• Lead ongoing efforts to assess and address the organization’s capacity needs in ECE. 
• Provide direct support to country teams and build technical capacity to ensure effective, quality implementation of ECE programs while leading continuous improvement initiatives that will ensure ongoing success of the programs.
• Facilitate technical trainings for and provide coaching to country program staff on ECE outcomes and theories of change. 

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Job Responsibility #3: Strategic Program Planning (10% of Time):

• Lead on the development of ECE Theories of Change and support the development/implementation of RTP’s ECE strategy. 
• In collaboration with the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) team, support the development of measurement indicators for ECE programs that align with global education indicators and data sets.

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Job Responsibility #4: Research (10% of Time):

• Lead the development of research, case studies and policy briefs on ECE for internal and external distribution. 
• Consolidate learning from country programs to inform strategic direction, priorities and cross-country learning. 
• Input into RTP’s research agenda as it relates to ECE research and learning. 

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Job Responsibility #5: Policy and Advocacy (5% of Time):

• Serve as RTP’s representative in regional and global meetings to develop and strengthen core partnerships and networks with key stakeholders in the education sector, including governments, global and regional networks, and multi-lateral institutions to contribute to the ECE policy dialogue, as may be required.
• Support collective advocacy initiatives at the global level, to advance key education positions and contributes to policy papers, standards and tools in collaboration with networks globally.

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Job Responsibility #6: Other Tasks as Assigned (5% of Time)

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Must have):

EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in relevant technical area of specialization related to early childhood development
• Training in education and research

EXPERIENCE:

• 7 years’ professional experience in:
  • early childhood education (e.g. global education policy, education in emergencies, child-centered methodology, play-based learning, curriculum design and implementation, social emotional learning, teacher training, adult education) 
  • implementing or managing education programs and teams 
  • education and research
• Experience working at field level in Africa, Middle East or Asia within a humanitarian or international development setting working
• Experience working on projects funded by major institutional donors such as Global Affairs Canada, the Norwegian Government and LEGO Foundation
• Experience in leading staff capacity-building efforts within a cross-functional organization.

COMPETENCIES/PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Demonstrates a high level of interpersonal and cross-cultural skills including the ability to build collaborative relationships internally and externally with sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, social and political issues.
• Patient, adaptable, flexible, able to improvise and remain responsive and communicate clearly and effectively under pressure, working with a wide range of stakeholders 
• Highly adaptable and able to work with people from various backgrounds and cultures 
• Flexible and able to adapt to a changing environment. 
• Excellent planning, management and coordination skills, with the ability to organise a workload comprised of varying and changing tasks and responsibilities
• Excellent influencing, negotiation, coaching, diplomacy and engagement skills 
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral), interpersonal, public relations and report writing skills. 
• Strong representation skills and ability to develop relationships with INGO, multilateral and government agencies 
• Flexibility and ability to respond quickly to changing priorities/situations and and produce results under very short deadlines. 

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Strong technical skills in international education coupled with several years of experience implementing early childhood programing 
• Solid knowledge of international development and ECE programming and policy
• Strong knowledge of issues related to quality early childhood education in development and humanitarian programs, as well as international bodies and policies 
• Good analytical, problem solving and project management skills 

LANGUAGES:

• Fluency in spoken and written English.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS (An Asset)

• Experience implementing education programs on the ground in Africa, Middle East or Asia.
• Fluency in French, Arabic and/or any other national languages of RTP’s partner countries.

WHO YOU ARE:

The ideal candidate comes with strong technical skills in international education coupled with several years of experience implementing large education programs. Expertise in programming related to social emotional learning, teacher training, education in emergencies, early childhood education and play-based pedagogies are most relevant. They enjoy building relationships and cultivating collaboration and sharing among country teams around the world, and are comfortable with extended mission travel. They are highly motivated, a self-starter who can manage competing priorities and continuously adapt their individual work plan.

WHAT YOU’LL GET:

The opportunity to work with a passionate, innovative and collaborative team where you have the ability to make things happen. You will gain experience working for a Great Place to Work® Canada Certified and globally recognized organization with a healthy culture premised on our Culture Code (accept everyone, make things happen, display courage, demonstrate care and be playful). In addition, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package including flexible work policy (e.g. work from home and flex hours), personal learning and development days and summer/winter hours. 

HOW TO APPLY:

If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply here with your resume and cover letter.

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Shortlisting of applications will begin immediately and interviews may be held before the closing date.

Right To Play provides equal employment opportunities to employees regardless of their gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. As such, we encourage groups who have been historically disadvantaged with respect to employment to apply for positions at Right To Play. We offer a family-friendly environment that allows for flexible work arrangements in order to support staff diversity and ensure a healthy work-life balance.

We are a child-centered organization. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children in our programs. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening or equivalent criminal check as a condition of employment.

EMPLOYEE VACCINE POLICY:

To protect the health and safety of our employees and the communities we serve, Right To Play requires all employees and volunteers based in Canada to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The successful candidate will be required to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.

ACCOMODATION:

Should you require any form of accommodation during the recruitment process, kindly contact the People & Culture team by email.

To learn more about who we are and what we do, please visit our website.

Domestic Violence; IDVA

Your new company
Hays are recruiting for a leading national charity who support people affected and survivors of domestic abuse in London.

Your new role

• "Saferlives" qualified salary is £29300.00 and unqualified is £25600.00 - Please note if you do not have the "Saferlives" qualification the client will fund for successful candidates to gain this after probation has been passed.
• You will work in partnership with other agencies to develop and deliver risk management plans to ensure victims' safety. You will be responsible for advocating on behalf of survivors of domestic abuse and managing and reviewing your cases.
• The successful candidate will have a thorough understanding of domestic abuse and its impact on victim/survivors and their children, as well as experience of providing emotional and practical support and strong casework management skills.
• You will have the skills to provide effective crisis intervention, carry out risk assessments, safety planning, assessment of needs and individual support planning.
• You will understand the legal system in how it relates to survivors of domestic abuse and have strong communication skills and the confidence and ability to present and educate service users and agency partners on the realities and impacts of domestic abuse in a variety of settings. An ability to work independently and prioritise a busy workload is essential.
• You should have demonstrable experience of working in an IDVA or similar position with this or a similar client group, and an outstanding knowledge of supporting those experiencing domestic abuse, is essential including the MARAC process.

What you'll need to succeed

• You should have demonstrable experience of working in an IDVA or similar position with this or a similar client group, and an outstanding knowledge of supporting those experiencing domestic abuse, is essential including the MARAC process.
• You will need to have proven knowledge of the criminal justice system and social care and understand how they relate to survivors of domestic abuse.
• Possess excellent communication, written and IT skills, the ability to engage with clients and liaise and deliver training and presentations to external agencies and stakeholders effectively.
• Experience or knowledge of working in a health based setting would be advantageous.
• To be successful in this role you will ideally hold a SafeLives (CAADA) accreditation.
• An enhanced criminal record check is required for this role.

What you'll get in return

• Opportunity to work for leading UK charity
• Excellent career growth opportunities

What you need to do now
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The Children’s Literacy Charity is expanding its education team and seeking one or more Freelance Literacy Trainers to help grow the charity’s Reader Leader programme as well as support tutor professional development and literacy training needs in schools and partner organisations.

Hours: initially 2-4 days a month but should increase as demand grows

Rate: £125-£200 per day, depending on training need and location.

Location: working from home but able to travel to schools around London and rest of England as needed to deliver the charity’s one-day Reader Leader training.  Induction and occasional visits to London Head Office at the outset.

Role:

The charity has exciting plans to grow its Reader Leader programme across both primary and secondary schools and is looking for experienced trainers with a background in literacy who will work with us to help promote the programme and deliver the one-day training course in schools.

Our Reader Leader programme is a one-to-one mentoring scheme where a more confident older student (The Leader: usually a Year 10 or 11 student) is paired with a less confident, younger reader (year 7 or 8). 

Leaders receive training from the charity in everything from phonics to how to deliver a successful literacy session. Taking part gives them the opportunity to try out new skills and gain valuable mentoring experience, often sparking ideas about future career choices.

For younger pupils, working one to one with their Leader, they have the opportunity to catch up with their reading and gain confidence from tailored support and encouragement.  For Year 7 pupils in particular, the programme helps ease the transition into secondary school.

For schools, the Reader Leader programme helps to create a culture of reading and build positive and supportive links between year groups.

In addition to the Reader Leader programme, the Trainer would help the charity with training and professional development for its cohort of highly skilled tutors who deliver our specialist literacy intervention for primary school pupils.

We have a long history of working closely with schools and also provide ad hoc literacy and phonics training - for example some schools ask us to deliver new or refresher training sessions for school staff on Essential Phonics or Dyslexia Awareness.  Other training needs include running occasional parent workshops and training for partner organisations and corporate partners.

Role requirements:

Candidates are required to be educated to degree level or equivalent and have experience of delivering literacy training/teaching and working with young people.

Experience of teaching/working in a primary or secondary school setting and qualified teacher status is highly desirable, in particular teaching/tutoring pupils with literacy difficulties and knowledge of specific Learning Difficulties relating to literacy.

Additionally, experience of developing training packages and supporting materials would be preferred; as well as experience of project management and working with schools to promote the charity’s services.

Essential personal qualities are: strong organisational and time management skills; able to prioritise and manage a varied workload which may require travel and very occasionally overnight stays.

The charity seeks a proactive self-starter, able to work on their own initiative but also a reliable and collaborative team player, skilled at building productive relationships. The ability to analyse data; identify opportunities and respond positively and creatively to feedback is valued.

Excellent interpersonal skills are essential: able to relate and communicate with confidence, credibility and professionalism with pupils, senior school leaders, colleagues and sponsors.

Administratively self-sufficient and competent in Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)

About Us:

The Children’s Literacy Charity aims to close the literacy gap for all disadvantaged children.

Working in primary schools in areas of deprivation, our expert tutors seek to unlock the potential of children who can be up to two years behind where they should be, not just with reading but with all the important literacy skills: writing, comprehension, listening and speaking.

The charity’s specialist tutors provide tailored, one-to-one and small group literacy tuition, giving disadvantaged children the chance to catch up with their peers, grow in confidence and engage with learning.

The charity firmly believes that the earlier the intervention, the greater the benefit and that its focus on all aspects of literacy, its proven multi-sensory, phonics led intervention delivered by high quality tutors produces remarkable results.

We have been delivering life changing literacy since 1992 and our work is needed now more than ever.

To apply for the post, please click the 'Apply' button and complete the application form.

Domestic Violence; IDVA

Your new company
Hays are recruiting for a leading national charity who support people affected and survivors of domestic abuse in London.

Your new role

"Saferlives" qualified salary is £29300.00 and unqualified is £25600.00 - Please note if you do not have the "Saferlives" qualification the client will fund for successful candidates to gain this after probation has been passed.

There is also option to some flexibility to work from home one or two days a week.

• You will work in partnership with other agencies to develop and deliver risk management plans to ensure victims' safety. You will be responsible for advocating on behalf of survivors of domestic abuse and managing and reviewing your cases.
• The successful candidate will have a thorough understanding of domestic abuse and its impact on victim/survivors and their children, as well as experience of providing emotional and practical support and strong casework management skills.
• You will have the skills to provide effective crisis intervention, carry out risk assessments, safety planning, assessment of needs and individual support planning.
• You will understand the legal system in how it relates to survivors of domestic abuse and have strong communication skills and the confidence and ability to present and educate service users and agency partners on the realities and impacts of domestic abuse in a variety of settings. An ability to work independently and prioritise a busy workload is essential.
• You should have demonstrable experience of working in an IDVA or similar position with this or a similar client group, and an outstanding knowledge of supporting those experiencing domestic abuse, is essential including the MARAC process.

What you'll need to succeed

• You should have demonstrable experience of working in an IDVA or similar position with this or a similar client group, and an outstanding knowledge of supporting those experiencing domestic abuse, is essential including the MARAC process.
• You will need to have proven knowledge of the criminal justice system and social care and understand how they relate to survivors of domestic abuse.
• Possess excellent communication, written and IT skills, the ability to engage with clients and liaise and deliver training and presentations to external agencies and stakeholders effectively.
• Experience or knowledge of working in a health based setting would be advantageous.
• To be successful in this role you will ideally hold a SafeLives (CAADA) accreditation.
• An enhanced criminal record check is required for this role.

What you'll get in return

• Opportunity to work for leading UK charity
• Excellent career growth opportunities

What you need to do now
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£25,526 to £29,501 pa (please note successful candidates should expect to be appointed at the starting point of the salary scale and consideration may be given to a higher salary depending on the experience of the individual)

Full-time (35hrs p/w) - Fixed-term contract until 31 March 2023

Erith, Kent

Ref: SSC-212

Are you a driven, dynamic and compassionate individual with a proven record of providing support, advice and advocacy in the education, training and employment service and the ability to assess a client’s needs?

If so, join the high-performing team at St Giles Trust as an Employment Training & Education (ETE) and Social Support Senior Caseworker, where you will provide a high level service within our Pier Road Project offering vital advice and guidance to clients needing support on positive activities, training, education and benefit support.

About St Giles Trust

An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others. 

St Giles is now a kickstart employer, so we are part of the scheme which provides job opportunities for 16-24-year-olds who are currently on Universal Credit and are at risk of long-term unemployment.

About this exciting opportunity

As our ETE & Social Support Senior Caseworker, you will be responsible for identifying and assessing vulnerable individuals who require support on various issues connected to the Education, Training and Employment support service. You will produce support and risk management plans based on your assessments and deliver a holistic support service, providing social and housing support, money advice and education, training and employment guidance. A focus of the role is also to identify ways to improve our client’s isolation issues and confidence.

You will assist in closing cases efficiently, identifying a client action plan that includes agencies that can be used for ongoing support, and promote the value of lifestyle changes. Supporting and developing a small team of St Giles volunteers/peer advisors is a key duty, as is leading on developing the service and local partnerships and creating and promoting opportunities to engage with service users by adopting an innovative approach.

What we are looking for:

• Experience in negotiating with partner agencies to establish links to further the aims of the project
• Knowledge of the client group, substance use and engaging successfully with challenging people, for example people who have complex needs
• The ability to use and develop monitoring systems
• Awareness of the need to use support plans, enabling people to access ETE support and services
• To have, or be willing to work towards, the Information, Advice and Guidance Qualification Level 3
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication abilities, both verbal and written, plus strong IT skills
• A flexible, collaborative and professional approach to your work

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, childcare vouchers, season ticket loan
and much more.

For further information, or to apply, please visit our website via the ‘Apply’ button.

Closing date: 11pm, Sunday 5th December 2021. Interview date: 15th December 2021.

Team Leader

Part time (30 hours per week)
£22,000 inc. London Weighting

Clean Slate Training & Employment CIC helps people on low incomes become better off through better money management, finding work or better work and getting online. We want to see a world where everyone can provide for themselves and their family, where anyone willing and able to work can access employment and where it does not cost more to be poor. This has never been more needed than now  - our small but rapidly evolving social enterprise transformed during the early months of the pandemic, reimagining service delivery to respond to emergency need and finding new ways to reach people on low incomes to improve their financial resilience.  We have grown five-fold in 12 months and require a Team Leader to add to our brilliant team. 

The purpose of the job is to ensure our London team of Support Workers and Peer Workers successfully delivers our information, advice and guidance services to people struggling with their financial situation. The London team includes staff who work remotely as well as staff who work from bases in the community and you will need experiencing of supervising and supporting both types of workers, ensuring that they are all achieving objectives and feeling engaged in the team and their work. You will have a role in gathering information from data gathered by the team for impact reports and in liaising with service commissioners and other service providers to ensure projects run smoothly. 

 
To succeed in this role, you will need to enjoy being part of our small, committed team in job where you have the opportunity to roll up your sleeves and get stuck into hands-on day-to-day problem solving as well as contributing to strategic planning of how to achieve our vision. You must be able to travel around London to visit our bases in the community.

 
The essential skills and experience for this job are:
Experience of supervising or managing the delivery of support work, ideally in a setting that includes a mix of home-based and office-based staff
IT literacy, with the ability to use email and the Internet, ideally with experience of using a database to record information, although training will be given in how to use our Advice Pro case management system
Great communication skills, both face-to-face and in writing
An understanding of discrimination, equality and diversity issues, including those not covered by law such the “poverty premium”
A commitment to working in a professional manner to uphold our high standards
 
It would be helpful if you already have experience of working in the area of money guidance, employment support or digital exclusion, perhaps with IAG level 3 or equivalent, or can speak a second language, especially the language of any community affected by financial or digital exclusion.

Above all, you must be committed to Clean Slate’s vision and mission of fair opportunity for all and helping people on low incomes to help themselves to become better off.

 
We particularly welcome applications from anyone with lived experience of struggling with poverty or barriers to employment. 

 
The salary is £22,000 per year (including London Weighting) for a 30-hour week and we would welcome a discussion on how you would like to organise your hours. We have an incremental holiday scheme, occupational sick pay, an Employee Assistance Programme provided by Health Assured and all eligible staff are enrolled in our Workplace Pension Scheme provided by The People’s Pension. 

Closing date: Wednesday 8th December 2021

We started our Counselling service a number of years ago now and it continues to grow and thrive. Is it led by our Counselling Manager and Clinical Lead and is supported administratively by a Counselling Officer.

We are now looking for a Counselling Co-ordinator to act as a deputy to the Counselling Manager and Clinical Lead to support the service to continue to grow and develop. We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to take up the role of Counselling Co-ordinator. If you feel passionately about mental well-being and addressing inequalities and have a mission to support and empower people, we want to hear from you.

You will be dedicated to high quality service provision, drawing on a range of theoretical models and perspectives, offering assessments and therapy to clients with severe and complex mental health problems. Presentations will vary from mild to more severe psychological distress and complexity. Therapists work with people with complex mood problems, trauma and PTSD presentations, psychosis, and complex emotional needs.

You will be joining our friendly, creative, and supportive team and we place a lot of importance on the health and wellbeing of all our staff. There are also opportunities for CPD and networking with various organisations across the community (GP/IAPT other mental health services).

Contract: 12 months with potential for extension. 

Hours: Part-time 15 hours per week. There may be potential for hours to increase as the service grows. Days and times of work are to be agreed with the Counselling Manager and Clinical Lead, some flexibility may be possible.

Location: Richmond AID is based in Teddington in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. We would require some home working at present but we do anticipate returning to some face to face delivery soon, in line with government advice on Covid-19, therefore the postholder must be able to commute to the office as required. 

Qualifications and experience

You will be either fully accredited, or in the process of accreditation, with BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy), NCS (National Counselling Service) or UKCP (UK Council for Psychotherapy). 

We are looking for someone that has a Supervisor qualification or is interested in training to become a supervisor. Supervision and professional support will be provided by our Counselling Manager and Clinical Lead.

It is essential to have experience of integrative counselling, management and working within an organisational setting, together with a willingness to embrace and develop a broad range of counselling models. The job requires high levels of professionalism and leadership and management skills.

The role will involve

You will be responsible for coordinating a team of volunteer and placement counsellors to deliver the service. You will provide group or individual supervision to volunteer and placement counsellors as required. The service currently offers a blend of online and in person counselling delivered by volunteers who may be working remotely.

You will be responsible for screening and assessing referrals, managing wait lists, and providing psychological consultation to colleagues and other services.

You will promote the service to

• clients, attracting a wide range of clients with different levels of need, increasing our current numbers
• the wider community including GP practices, health settings, social prescribers, social care, the voluntary and community sector,
• colleges providing therapeutic training for the recruitment of student therapists