Employability Consultant
Full time: 37.5 hours per week
Maternity cover (anticipated duration 9 months)
Location: Home & community-based (currently 100% home-based due to Covid restrictions)

The Poppy Factory Employability Service has supported over a thousand veterans back into work who have some form of mental or physical health challenge in relation to employment.  We are ambitious about supporting many more wounded; injured or sick veterans into meaningful and sustainable work.

Are you:

• Able to form effective & collaborative relationships quickly with a range of partners?
• Recovery oriented and hopeful about every person’s ability to succeed in employment, and open minded about helping people move into competitive jobs regardless of physical or mental health issues?
• A creative problem-solver who asks questions to learn more about a situation and is thoughtful and tenacious in working with others to find a range of possible solutions?

The successful candidate for this role will have a sound track record of working with people with mental and physical health conditions or disabilities and supporting them to gain and sustain work, as well as excellent employer engagement skills.

The role also requires strong networking and relationship management skills with the ability to work collaboratively with referral partners as we look to expand our service in the region.

Prior IPS experience would be a strong advantage, although training and support will be available

The Poppy Factory aims to be an exemplar employer. We provide competitive terms and conditions of employment including:

• A generous Company Pension scheme
• Basic annual leave entitlement 27 days + bank holidays
• Company-paid life assurance

For the full job description and more information about the role, please download the candidate pack.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Tom Adam.

How to apply:

To apply for this position please submit your CV and a covering letter clearly outlining how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification. You may address your covering letter to Tom Adam, Regional Manager.

We are accepting applicants on a rolling basis, so please ensure you apply early.

In an employment landscape deeply affected by the pandemic and the uncertainty around Brexit, it’s never been harder for a young person to enter the job market – especially if they come from disadvantaged backgrounds. At LTSB, we ensure that talent finds the opportunity it deserves by preparing and supporting bright young people into meaningful careers with major firms.

And at this critical time, we need someone to join our dynamic Employment Team, bringing a strong network, a commitment to equality, and a passionate advocacy for the best from all backgrounds.

This person will ideally be based in the North West of England and have experience of forming relationships with both SMEs and Corporates particularly in Manchester and Liverpool.

They will be responsible for opening up opportunities for the young people on our programmes and giving them access to meaningful careers through the apprenticeship route.

A strong interest in and knowledge of the issues that affect social mobility and experience of working with young people is a key requirement.

About the Trade Justice Movement

The Trade Justice Movement is a UK coalition of organisations advocating for trade justice, including trade unions, aid agencies, environment and human rights campaigns.

TJM has led advocacy on issues including the privileges offered to investors, democratic scrutiny of trade agreements and the impact of trade deals on climate change and the environment. We play an important role in supporting politicians, the media and other civil society organisations in developing their understanding of and ability to engage in trade debates.

Following the Brexit vote, international trade became a key focus for government and the media. The UK has a unique opportunity to develop trade policy which is aligned with climate goals. However, to date there is no clear strategy to ensure this happens. This role will help us to use our existing research and policy proposals to shape media debates and ensure that civil society organisations are equipped to act.

About the role

The Senior Communications Adviser’s role is to raise the profile of TJM’s work on trade and climate change:

• Develop a strategy and help TJM to build our reputation for strong expertise and analysis in trade and climate policy.
• Lead TJM’s communications on trade and climate change with civil society, the media and online.
• Convene TJM’s network of partner organisations and develop new relationships so that an increased number of organisations advocate in trade and climate policy in partnership with TJM.
• Support TJM’s influencing work within key civil service departments including Cabinet Office, BEIS, DIT and Defra and with the aim of influencing the UK’s approach to COP26 and beyond.

Working with a small team, you will need both a strong ability to develop innovative approaches in the areas identified, manage your time and work plan and to be proactive in developing networks. This is an exciting opportunity to make a big impact as the UK develops its independent trade policy and hosts COP26.

Role Description

Trade and Climate Communications Strategy

• Develop TJM’s strategy for communications with the media and civil society organisations in this area, taking into account the political and media context and the need to achieve impact with minimal resources.

Development of External and Network Communications

• Lead the delivery of TJM’s communications with the media and civil society organisations on trade and climate change, including identifying key audiences and tailoring messaging to them.
• Build TJM’s media profile and networks, including through regular press releases, developing opportunities to place opinion pieces, and increasing TJM’s social media presence.
• Establish effective, regular communications with member and partner organisations.
• Maintain TJM’s web content on this issue.

Convening Civil Society Organisations

• Provide opportunities for civil society organisations to collaborate and advocate in this area, including through regular meetings, joint letters and engagement with civil service departments. 
• Organise a number of seminars and briefing meetings for TJM members to build civil society capacity on trade and climate change.
• Work with the Senior Adviser to engage with existing climate change forums.

Institutional Engagement

• Develop and maintain relationships with key UK civil service departments including Cabinet Office, BEIS, DIT and Defra.
• Where appropriate, identify and engage with other international institutions, this might include the WTO, the UN or the OECD.
• Work with other team members to respond to opportunities to engage including consultation responses, meetings and online forums.
• Track preparations for COP26 and highlight opportunities to influence the process, as well as the UK’s broader trade and climate policies.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Establish and maintain good monitoring systems against project aims.

Hours of work: Full time - flexible working can be discussed with the line manager

This role reports to: TJM Senior Adviser

Staff reporting to this post: None

Key competencies

Essential

• Good knowledge of international trade rules, climate policy or of an equivalent macroeconomic or environmental issue.
• Experience of the management and delivery of effective external communications at a senior level. 
• A demonstrated ability to develop and maintain networks and relationships.
• A demonstrated ability to influence across a diversity of organisations, journalists and civil service departments at a senior level.
• Excellent analytical skills and political awareness.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrable project management skills, including budget management.
• Strong ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, initiating own work, prioritizing and meeting deadlines.

Desirable

• Ability to travel occasionally and work outside normal working hours when necessary

Job title: Independent Living Advisor

Region: Somerset and Wiltshire, South

Directorate: Operations

Contract: 9 months FTC, (Maternity cover), Full Time - 35 hours per week

Salary: £23,800 gross per annum

About The Royal British Legion

The Legion is at the heart of a national network that supports our Armed Forces community through thick and thin – ensuring their unique contribution is never forgotten. We’ve been here since 1921 and we’ll be here as long as they need us.

Our Values and Behaviours

Does the following describe you?

• A desire to provide a great customer service and support.
• Enjoy and thrive in working in teams and with others.
• Passionate about supporting the Armed Forces community and honouring their contribution.
• Come to work each day to be the best you can and to learn and develop.
• An encourager, eager to share your knowledge and experience to help others.

If so then we would like to hear from you ….

The Role

The Independent Living Advice Service are looking to recruit an Independent Living Adviser to be part of a community-based team, to provide advice, support and advocacy, to beneficiaries living with long term illness, continuing care or disabilities, or caring for someone with these conditions.

The Independent Living Adviser will manage a caseload, providing person-centred advice, guidance and support, across a range of areas, including: Direct Payments, Personal Budgets, Individual Budgets, Disability Advocacy, Personal Health Budgets, Disabled Facilities Grants, available Aids and Minor Adaptations. The Adviser will also prepare and present cases to the appropriate statutory bodies and social care/health panels.

The ideal candidate will have experience of working in an Independent Living Advisory capacity; have a good understanding of the current UK Social Care system and of advocacy work and experience working with older people, carers and people with disabilities.

Currently this role will be fully home based due to the pandemic. It is anticipated that the role will involve significant travel throughout the Somerset and Wiltshire area, and wider South region for training and meetings. A full driving license is required for this role.

How to Apply

Please apply by clicking ‘Apply online’.

Closing date for this role is: Thursday 4th February 2021.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and submit your application form as soon as possible

Frontline Services Day Adviser x2 posts

Full time at 35 hours

Home based, UK 

Salary: £21,000 - £25,000 Dependent on experience

Permanent

GamCare is the UK’s leading provider of information, advice and support for anyone affected by gambling-related harms.

GamCare operate the National Gambling HelpLine to provide information, advice and support for anyone affected by problem gambling as well as providing free treatment across England, Scotland and Wales.

GamCare is now looking to recruit two Frontline Services Day Advisers on a full-time basis to work across our support services.

Advisers Key Responsibilities include:

• Providing empathic advice and support to callers via our Freephone HelpLine and web chat NetLine;
• Identifying appropriate clinical and non-clinical support including referral and signposting to other services;
• Undertaking Brief and Extended Brief Interventions;
• Ensuring safeguarding issues are managed effectively;
• Maintaining caller and call records on our database;
• Moderating our online Forum and Chatrooms.

We operate the National Gambling HelpLine 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We are looking for people to work flexibly across several shifts, including weekend and evening work on a regular basis between 8am and midnight.

You should have previous experience in working in a helpline or clinical/addiction setting. You should have excellent ICT skills. Training, supervision and a full CPD-programme is offered to staff.

The role is home-based; however, you will occasionally be required to attend training and update sessions in our offices in London. You will need to ensure that you have a confidential space within your home to work from, a home working risk assessment will be carried out by your line manager. 

You will form part of an enthusiastic team working and committed to supporting those affected by problem gambling across Great Britain.

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

To apply, please go onto the GamCare website and complete an application form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Survey.

If you would like acknowledgement that your application has been received, please ensure the application is attached and put the following subject in your email:

Job application: <name of vacancy>

Please note that if the subject is not correct, you may not receive a confirmation.

To discuss the role further please email Fiona Macleod Senior Service Manager. Application forms forwarded to this email will not be accepted.

Previous applicants need not apply. Please note we do not accept CVs

GamCare is committed to processing your personal data fairly, lawfully and transparently in line with GDPR. For further information on GamCare’s recruitment privacy notice please refer to our website.

Closing date for applications is Monday 15 February 2021 at 9am

Interviews will be held via video conference

We have three available opportunities:

Parkinson’s Local Adviser - Plymouth and Cornwall, 35 hours per week, £28,723 per year

Parkinson's Local Adviser - Shropshire and Powys, 20 hours per week, £16,413 per year 

Parkinson's Local Adviser - Dartford, Medway, Maidstone & Gravesham,  28 hours per week, £22,978 per year

For further information on each individual post, please visit our careers site via the Apply link.

The vacancy 

We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief. We actively encourage people with Parkinson's to apply.

To help us provide an inclusive service we encourage applications from Welsh/ English bilingual candidates for the role in Shropshire and Powys. 

About the role:

As part of the Information and Support Service these roles will drive forward delivering an even fairer balance of services for people affected by Parkinson's wherever they live in the UK. You'll deliver a local case load and provide support to the national helpline when needed. You will be responsible for providing tailored information and support that enables appropriate levels of self-advocacy and/or advocate on behalf of clients as well as dealing with first line queries and supporting and redirecting as appropriate. 

What you'll do:

• Provide professional person centred, in depth support to clients by a range of means, ensuring the most efficient and effective use of resources. 
• Support our helpline when needed.
• Provide support on a variety of health and social care issues, including appropriate emotional, employment and welfare benefits support and advocating with and on behalf of clients. 
• Work closely with clinicians, specialist nurses and other professional colleagues to raise the profile of the service, increase depth of support and achieve improved outcomes for people with Parkinson’s.

What you'll bring:

• Experience of providing information and support by phone, in writing, digitally and face to face.
• Experience of managing and delivering individual case work, including advocating for clients and supporting people to navigate the health and social care system. 
• Well-developed telephone skills including active listening and questioning.
• Understanding of safeguarding and your role in keeping clients safe and implementing organisational policies and procedures.
• Demonstrable digital competence, with experience of effective use of a range of tools including online case management systems.
• The ability to build effective working relationships with others including working within multi disciplinary teams internally and externally. 

This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!

Interviews to be held:

w/c 15 February Parkinson's Local Adviser -​ Dartford, Medway, Maidstone and Gravesham

w/c 15 February Parkinson’s Local Adviser - Plymouth and Cornwall 

w/c 22 February 2021 Parkinson's Local Adviser - Shropshire and Powys 

Candidates must live within one of the following areas to carry out these roles:

Parkinson’s Local Adviser South East:  Medway, Maidstone, Gravesham or Dartford

Parkinson's Local Adviser Wales and Welsh borders:  Shropshire or Powys

Parkinson’s Local Adviser South West:  Plymouth or Cornwall 

Please note: This role will require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

You’ll be required to apply for one; refusal to do so will result in the offer being withdrawn. The successful candidate will also be required to provide their own broadband service with a minimum download speed of 2Mb.

Position: Senior Policy Officer (Welfare & Employment)
Type: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Location: Flexible
Salary: £33,886 - £39,276 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band: Band F, Level 1
Department: Policy and Evidence

At the MS Society, we make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive environment where you will make a difference.

About this job

This is an exciting opportunity to help the MS Society secure tangible changes for people with MS. Reporting to the Policy Manager (Welfare and Technology), you will lead on high profile policy issues across welfare and employment that affect people with MS.

You will ensure that our policy work is built around strong evidence and is informed by and developed with people affected by MS and relevant professionals.

Working closely with colleagues in External Relations, Communications & Campaigns you will play a key role in building effective campaigns and influencing programmes around key issues facing people with the condition.

You’ll have experience of working in a lobbying or campaigning role or a busy political environment and a proven track record of influencing others, ideally in a welfare and/or employment policy/practice context.

You’ll have a detailed understanding of the policy making processes that surround welfare, excellent analytical skills and the ability to present complex information at senior levels.

You will be joining the Society at an exciting stage of its development and this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive and friendly team.

We offer 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays), travel loan and various other benefits such as supported developmental opportunities.

The MS Society is in the midst of an exciting, transformational, period which builds on our great history and will drive us towards achieving our mission and vision as we embark on our new 5 year strategy.

Part of this exciting transformation will include an office move from our current National Centre in Cricklewood, NW London to a different location in London. We are currently defining where and what type of accommodation this will be and we really want our staff to be involved in that decision.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 1st February 2021

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity.

No agencies please.

Breastfeeding Neonatal Peer Supporter (Greater Glasgow & Clyde)

10 hours per week (working days and hours to be discussed)

£10.44 per hour (10 hours per week)

We are looking for an organised and proactive team member to join our Glasgow Breastfeeding Buddies project to deliver breastfeeding peer support to parents with babies currently in the neonatal units across the Greater Glasgow & Clyde health board area. Funding is from the Scottish Government, initially until 31st January 2022.

This role is currently home-based due to Covid restrictions but will include travel (once restrictions are lifted) to three hospitals across Greater Glasgow & Clyde.  Applicants must be able to travel to all hospital locations from their home (expenses would be paid). 

You must have good communication skills and be able to build relationships and create a rapport with a wide range of people easily. You must be able to confidently prioritise your own work, be highly organised and able to work independently.

Good IT skills are also essential – including Outlook, Word and Excel – and you must have good attention to detail.

It is essential for this post that you have already completed the training to become an NCT Breastfeeding Peer Supporter, as well as having some relevant experience supporting parents in a neonatal unit.

The role is 10 hours per week and may include some evening and weekends.  Hours and days of work are negotiable, but a degree of flexibility to meet the needs of the project is required.  The successful candidate would be expected to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme.

Closing date for applications:  Monday 1st February at 9am

Interviews:  Wednesday 10th February via Microsoft Teams

Please apply via the NCT recruitment page

Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of those most impacted by the current crises? Are you passionate about education and ensuring everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential? If you’re knowledgeable in the field of English and able to facilitate engaging, online sessions for children, we’d love to hear from you! 

About Nova

Based in North Kensington since 1983 and serving its poorest wards & those of surrounding London boroughs, Nova works with individuals from marginalised and disadvantaged communities who are looking to develop their potential and achieve a better future for themselves. Nova brings about real and lasting change in people’s lives by addressing every person as an individual and seeking out ways to best support that person to reach their goals. We endeavour to help every person that comes to us who is motivated and committed to improving his or her life.

Reaching 2,500+ people each year, we believe in improving people’s lives one person at a time, helping committed and motivated individuals to achieve their potential by:

• Developing knowledge, education and confidence 

 • Connecting diverse groups

• Providing opportunities 

Our work, operates on 2 levels: 

• Grassroots Community Support – including responsive actions (e.g. Grenfell, COVID-19), education, IAG, family programme and volunteering

• Wider Reaching Dialogue Events and Influencing – focussing on challenging stigma, prejudice and inequality – working with individuals, organisations, networks and decision makers to move through conversation to action 

About Digital Home School Support Programme 

Purpose of role

Many families have been thrown into the unknown world of home schooling – made even more challenging when your own education isn’t up to scratch or English is your second language. We are rolling out a free programme of home school support to those who are being most negatively impacted by being out of school – ensuring they don’t fall too far behind their peers when returning back to school.

The aim is to support children who may be falling behind with their studies as a result of Covid_19, mitigating as far as possible the widening attainment gap.

Duties will vary dependent on your skills/ availability but may include:

• Planning sessions in line with relevant Key stage curriculum (KS2 & KS3)
• Delivering engaging group sessions online on a weekly basis 
• Delivering 1-2-1 support sessions on a weekly basis (DBS required for these sessions)

You need to be:

• A qualified teacher (QTS)
• Knowledgeable in your subject field
• Engaging
• Reliable
• Passionate about social change and making a difference
• DBS checked (if facilitating 1-2-1 support sessions)

Notes: This programme will evolve in line with social distancing rules and may adapt to being an additional home-work club to support children in “catching up” upon their return to school.

Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of those most impacted by the current crises? Are you passionate about education and ensuring everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential? If you’re knowledgeable in the field of Maths and able to facilitate engaging, online sessions for children, we’d love to hear from you! 

About Nova

Based in North Kensington since 1983 and serving its poorest wards & those of surrounding London boroughs, Nova works with individuals from marginalised and disadvantaged communities who are looking to develop their potential and achieve a better future for themselves. Nova brings about real and lasting change in people’s lives by addressing every person as an individual and seeking out ways to best support that person to reach their goals. We endeavour to help every person that comes to us who is motivated and committed to improving his or her life.

Reaching 2,500+ people each year, we believe in improving people’s lives one person at a time, helping committed and motivated individuals to achieve their potential by:

• Developing knowledge, education and confidence 

 • Connecting diverse groups

• Providing opportunities 

Our work, operates on 2 levels: 

• Grassroots Community Support – including responsive actions (e.g. Grenfell, COVID-19), education, IAG, family programme and volunteering

• Wider Reaching Dialogue Events and Influencing – focussing on challenging stigma, prejudice and inequality – working with individuals, organisations, networks and decision makers to move through conversation to action 

About Digital Home School Support Programme 

Purpose of role

Many families have been thrown into the unknown world of home schooling – made even more challenging when your own education isn’t up to scratch or English is your second language. We are rolling out a free programme of home school support to those who are being most negatively impacted by being out of school – ensuring they don’t fall too far behind their peers when returning back to school.

The aim is to support children who may be falling behind with their studies as a result of Covid_19, mitigating as far as possible the widening attainment gap.

Duties will vary dependent on your skills/ availability but may include:

• Planning sessions in line with relevant Key stage curriculum
• Delivering engaging group sessions online on a weekly basis 
• Delivering 1-2-1 support sessions on a weekly basis (DBS required for these sessions)

You need to be:

• A qualified teacher (QTS)
• Knowledgeable in your subject field
• Engaging
• Reliable
• Passionate about social change and making a difference
• DBS checked (if facilitating 1-2-1 support sessions)

Notes: This programme will evolve in line with social distancing rules and may adapt to being an additional home-work club to support children in “catching up” upon their return to school.

The National Deaf Children’s Society is the leading charity dedicated to creating a world without barriers for deaf children and young people.

Advice and Guidance Welfare Benefits Manager

London, Birmingham, Glasgow or Belfast office or home based

£33,134 - £39,218 per annum 

(Glasgow, Birmingham or Belfast office or home based)

£36,517 - £43,279 per annum 

(London office)

35 hours per week

Permanent

We are looking for an exceptional self-starter for this new Welfare Benefits Manager role. 

The post-holder will join our thriving Advice and Guidance department which comprises of Helpline, Advice and Guidance Officers and an Education Appeals team. The teams’ provide information, advice and guidance for deaf children, young people, families, carers and professionals, taking a child centred approach, on a range of subjects including education, communication, social care, discrimination, independence and welfare benefits.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the implementation of the department’s ambitions in meeting National Deaf Children’s Society’s strategy, specifically in relation to Welfare benefits.  They will lead the development and delivery of specialist Welfare benefits services and ensure that accessible, good quality welfare benefits related information, advice and guidance is available to our beneficiaries through a variety of channels, largely digital.

The role will include planning and delivering targeted welfare benefits advice and guidance sessions to different audiences using a variety of channels and line manage the Advice and Guidance Appeals Specialist (Benefits), fixed term contract, and oversee their case load.

You will have significant experience of delivering complex advice and guidance in Welfare benefits, to families and young people within the third or public sector, or equivalent (including digitally). You will have excellent in-depth knowledge and understanding of the policy and political context in which services, specifically welfare benefits, operate across the UK. 

You will also have excellent communication and influencing skills, experience of managing partnerships and in designing and delivering accessible training to different audiences, using a range of formats. 

The successful candidate will receive a full induction and training, including deaf awareness and British Sign Language (BSL) along with continuous learning and development opportunities.

To apply for this role you will have to complete an online application and specify how you meet the person specification criteria, as outlined in the job description. To do this, we suggest that you download the job description from our website prior to starting your application.

Currently, the application process works best on desktop / laptop devices. 

The closing date for applications is on Monday, 1 February 2021 at 23:59.

We expect interviews to be held remotely on Thursday 11 February 2021. 

A disclosure check will be sought in relation to the successful applicant for this post. This will be shared with Human Resources and may also be shared with the Safeguarding Manager and the relevant management team. All applicants must also complete a self-disclosure form. 

We strive to provide an accessible recruitment process. If a disability or long term condition makes it difficult for you to complete our application form, please contact us to discuss alternative formats. If you require reasonable adjustments for taking part in the interview, please indicate this in response to the corresponding question in the application form. 

Additional information about the support we offer is on our jobs page. 

We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to offering interviews to candidates who request to be considered under the disability confident scheme and meet the minimum requirements of the person specification.

The National Deaf Children’s Society is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young adults and expects staff and volunteers to share that commitment. 

We are also committed to promoting work-life balance amongst our staff.

Description

• Job Title: Group Tutor Contractor
• Function: Impact Team
• Reporting to: Senior Attainment Coordinator/Head of Programme Development
• Location: Remote working
• Contract: Flexible weekly hours
• Salary: £45 ph
• Applications Close: Thursday 28th January 2021 (9am)
• Interviews: Planned for w/c 8th February 2021 (TBC)
• Start date: March 2021 - (with some training in February 2021)

Requirements

About the Role

The Access Project is pleased to recruit for an exciting opportunity; we are looking for experienced tutors with a love of learning to support disadvantaged students to reach their full academic potential whilst still earning a competitive market rate for their tuition expertise. 

As part of our continued commitment to help our students attain highly at A Level we are undertaking a new pilot programme matching experienced and high quality tutors with small groups of students already enrolled on our core programme. Tutors that deliver the pilot will have tutored professionally at A Level previously and have a strong association with our mission to widen access to top Universities. They will relish delivering meaningful social impact whilst being paid at rate commensurate with their level of experience.

Who are we?

We support students from disadvantaged backgrounds to access top universities, through a unique combination of tuition and in-school mentoring. We work with them to make good applications, get the grades and transition to university. Our results show this approach works.

Our students perform better than their peers academically, and independent analysis by UCAS has shown that students on our programme are four times as likely to get into a top university as similar peers. Our ambition is to reach more young people whilst maintaining this exceptionally high impact.

The Access Project (TAP) currently works in London and the East and West Midlands. We have a growing team working in schools and in our regional offices. Our funding comes from a range of sources including schools, businesses, major donors and grant-making trusts. We know that there are many bright disadvantaged young people outside of our current geographies who have the talent to go on to top universities but aren’t able to fulfil this potential. Our long-term ambition is to grow to national reach.

Duties and Responsibilities

• To organise, plan and deliver weekly 1-hour long group tuition sessions to A Level students (Year 12 or 13) via The Access Project’s bespoke online platform
• To fill in appropriate online forms relating to tuition with pupils (weekly register, etc)
• To liaise with the Senior Attainment Coordinator to ensure the smooth running of the pilot and regular attendance of the students
• To undergo any additional appropriate training throughout the role to enhance understanding of safeguarding students and delivery of additional “study skills” modules
• Participate in occasional focus group discussions with other tutors, to support TAP to understand how well the pilot is going/has gone and what can be done to improve it

Person Specification – skills and attributes

• A minimum of one year of tutoring experience required or qualified teacher status (tutoring references from at least two previous employers or parents of tutored students preferred)
• Evidence of the ability to tutor Maths, English or Biology to A Level standard
• Enthusiasm for and ability to contribute to the successful development of The Access Project’s attainment raising work .
• Confident in working with young people
• A strong written and verbal communicator who is positive and flexible
• Robust and resilient character with excellent time-management skills
• Must have achieved a minimum of Grade B at GCSE in Maths, English and Science
• Understands The Access Project’s Mission and ways of working
• Familiarity with and strong knowledge of exam specifications and relevant exam boards.

All applicants for this position must complete all of the application form questions, otherwise your application will be automatically rejected. Resumes and CVs will not be considered.

Further information

Safeguarding statement

"The Access Project is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and will expect the all volunteers and staff to share this commitment."

Essential characteristics

Applicants must be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and will expect the all volunteers and staff to share this commitment.

Disclosure of a Criminal Record

The Rehabilitation of Offenders 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) Order 1986 does not apply to posts where there is access to children. This means that applicants for employment which involves working with children and young people must disclose any criminal record.

References

All appointments are subject to verification of employment and suitability of the candidate for the post applied for. We reserve the right to approach any previous employer for a reference and to verify their identity, but will request your permission before doing so. If you have experience of working with children please include this as one of your references.

Previous employment

Ensure that you put in full dates, names addresses and your job title. Be careful not to leave any unexplained gaps. Details of part time and relevant voluntary work should also be entered.

Education, Qualifications and Training

Ensure you give all the information requested, including dates, establishment where you studied and make clear the level of any examinations e.g. GCSE, GCE 'O' Level or 'A' Level or equivalents etc. and the grades you obtained. Also include here any skills training you have had. You will be required to produce original documentary evidence of any qualifications relevant to the job, and these will be detailed on the person specification.

Proof of qualification is required before the appointment is confirmed.

Please ensure that you complete all of the application form questions. Resumes and CVs will not be considered.

TAP is a Living Wage Employer...

Location: Home Based in the West Midlands area.

Hours: 21

Fixed Term Contract  April 1 2021 – March 31 2023

The Fostering Network is the UK’s leading fostering charity, bringing together everyone who is involved in fostering and in the lives of children to make foster care the very best it can be.

A unique opportunity has arisen for a motivated and energetic individual to join a well-established team of homeworkers providing an independent Advice and Mediation service to foster carers and fostering staff in the West Midlands covering Warwickshire, Coventry and Solihull fostering services.

 If you are a qualified social worker with experience of working with foster carers, and you are passionate about ensuring that foster carers receive good quality support and are treated fairly at all stages of their fostering career, then we would be interested in hearing from you.

You must be able and willing to travel widely across these local authorities and make visits to London for the team and other meetings; have excellent communication skills including excellent IT skills, good powers of argument, persuasion and negotiation, and an ability to make effective relationships with foster carers and staff.

If you are innovative and cooperative in your approach to your work and pride yourself on your ability to work professionally then we would like to hear from you.

Closing date is Monday 8 February 2021

Interviews will take place via Microsoft Teams on Friday 12 February

CV’s not accepted.

To apply please email your application form to the recruitment team. Details and further information can be found on The Fostering Network's website.

Please complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring, which can be found the vacancy on the website.

The Fostering Network is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.  The Fostering Network is a registered charity in England and Wales 280852 and in Scotland SC039338.

Based in Guildford

(Due to the ongoing pandemic some flexibility around location of work may be required, such as some home working, but it is expected that you will be within a commutable distance of the advertised role location)

At Citizens Advice Guildford we are passionate about training and developing our staff and volunteers, equipping them to provide the highest quality service to our clients. We are looking for an experienced trainer with a ‘can do’ attitude to develop, plan, and deliver a comprehensive training programme across our service.

Reporting to our Advice Service Manager and working closely with our Admin Assistant and Advice Session Supervisors, you’ll also help recruit and induct volunteers from diverse backgrounds and support our trainees in advice sessions.

You will be an excellent communicator, have the ability to deliver creative, engaging and inclusive training in a variety of learning styles, for both groups and individuals. You will also be able to coach and mentor both staff and volunteers to reach their potential and achieve their learning goals.

We are looking for someone who thrives on innovation and can support others through change, increasing the channels through which clients can access us. We would love to hear your ideas and learn from your experience of supporting volunteers to upskill and try new things, while maintaining excellent quality.

The Citizens Advice service values diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people, as they are currently underrepresented in our workforce

You can find out more information about the role in the job pack, available on our website via the Apply button. 

If you would like to apply please complete the application form and diversity monitoring form after reading the guidance notes, all available on our website.

The closing dates for applications is 10am on Monday 1 February 2021.