The opportunity

The Worshipful Company of Salters is currently seeking to appoint a Programme Manager (KS3-KS5 or equivalent and Universities) to lead and oversee a portfolio of key programmes for its flagship charity, the Institute for Industrial Chemistry, as well as contribute to other Company educational activities.

Company and Institute overview

First licensed in 1394, The Salters’ Company has its origins in the salt trade of medieval London. This later developed to a commitment to chemistry and, more broadly, science education. The Salters’ Institute of Industrial Chemistry, a charitable organisation within the Company, was founded as a response to the education of soldiers returning from WW1. Since 1918 the Institute has established a reputation for excellence, working with a range of partners including the Royal Society of Chemistry and the University of York. The Institute’s influence stretches across the world. Its aims are clear: to promote the appreciation of, and interest in, chemistry and the related sciences amongst young people and to encourage chemistry-based careers. The Salters’ Institute delivers numerous initiatives including its Festivals of Chemistry, Awards Programme, and Curriculum Development. In 2020, the Institute launches its new Education Strategy in which the Programme Manager will have a key role.

The role

The Programme Manager, reporting to the Head of Education, has responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Institute’s KS3-KS5 or equivalent and Universities programmes, developing new strategies and content to engage students in secondary schools and universities across the UK, building and managing internal and external stakeholder relationships. These programmes offer the opportunity to combine face-to-face and digital outreach. The role of Programme Manager sits in the Education Team, which has five members in total.

Compensation

• £35,000 plus (depending on experience)
• 25 days holiday per annum plus Bank Holidays
• Pension – matched with employer contribution
• Private medical insurance
• Critical illness cover
• Life insurance cover
• Interest free season ticket loan

Responsibilities

Strategy

1. Develop the implementation/ delivery plan for new and existing programmes in line with the Institute’s Education Strategy.

Programme Management

1. Lead on the Festivals of Chemistry, Chemistry Club and Salters’ Ambassadors Programme, overseeing the full programme cycle from design to delivery of this portfolio of existing and new programming, with a particular focus on digital outputs and assets.
2. Implement and develop project plans to ensuring that time specific milestones for the delivery of programmes are met.
3. Manage the work of volunteers, freelancers and interns contributing to the programmes, including training and recruitment cycles.
4. Develop and maintain a reporting framework, providing monthly, quarterly and ad-hoc reports to fit specific needs of internal and external stakeholders.
5. Coordinate and liaise with colleagues and partners to ensure the effective implementation of the programmes including compliance in relation to Safeguarding, health and safety, legal, GDPR, and programme-related consent forms.
6. Develop programme policies and procedures in line with the Institute guidelines and Company’s aims and objectives.
7. Identify, review, and manage risks, providing mitigation actions and regular updates.
8. Develop and maintain KPIs and KPMs to capture and measure the impact and outcomes of the programmes.
9. Create and maintain effective review, monitoring and evaluation frameworks and processes throughout the full programme cycle, facilitating internal and external evaluation of impact of all programmes in line with annual reporting requirements.

Finance

1. Manage the budgets for the KS3-KS5 or equivalent and Universities programmes, ensuring accurate and detailed reporting of income and expenditure.
2. Investigate and explore potential new funding streams, developing funding proposals in conjunction with the Head of Education.

Stakeholder Management and Networking

1. Build effective working relationships with internal and external programme stakeholders including students, teachers, parents/ guardians, senior leaders, university teaching and outreach staff, funders and Company members.
2. Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure the internal visibility of the KS3-KS5 and Universities Programmes.

Communications

1. Develop key messaging and content of all programme-related communications, with appropriate language and tone for each programmes’ target audience.
2. Collaborate with Communications Officer to develop Comms Plans that engage and build relevant, appropriate and engaging content for social media channels and our websites.
3. Support and be an active presence in networks and fora that promote innovative practice in science education and outreach.
4. Undertake any reasonable responsibilities from time to time as required by the Head of Education to reflect the changing needs of the Company and Institute.

Additional security pre-employment checks

A satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check due to regulated activity involving children.

Join our training team and help us deliver our new and innovative partnership service, Mindful Resilience.

Mindful Resilience is a new and exciting, partnership initiative which will enable professionals working in health and social care networks to engage in sector leading training to raise awareness of the health risks associated with gambling/ gaming harm, digital addiction and unhealthy online behaviour.

We are seeking a candidate who has experience of developing, delivering and evaluating co-produced training programmes for customers within the health or addiction sectors. You will have experience of using services or working with health professionals and be committed to improving health care practice through continuing professional development and training. 

You will be a confident trainer and strong facilitator, ideally with experience of digital and face to face delivery and the ability to take on the administrative functions of the role.

Your passion for learning and development and your commitment to enabling the voice of lived experience to be at the centre of training solutions will help us leverage the changes needed to prevent and address gambling related harms in our communities

Join our training team and help us deliver our new and innovative partnership service, Mindful Resilience.

Mindful Resilience is a new and exciting, partnership initiative which will enable professionals working in health and social care networks to engage in sector leading training to raise awareness of the health risks associated with gambling/ gaming harm, digital addiction and unhealthy online behaviour.

We are seeking a candidate to provide operational management to the training team as well as support the strategic activities of the programme. An individual who has experience of leading on the development, delivery and evaluation of co-produced training programmes for customers within the health or addiction sectors. will be ideally suited to this role.

Our ideal candidate will have experience of using services or working with health professionals and be committed to improving health care practice through continuing professional development and training. They will have experience of managing and coordinating a team of trainers or health care workers and a passion for learning and development that is co-produced and informed by lived experience. 

If you have a genuine commitment to our vision and would like to join us in our mission to reduce gambling related harm and build more resilient communities we would love to hear from you.

Manchester Mind believes in the power of listening and feeling heard and that a better understanding of mental health benefits everyone.

We do this by providing a range of services across Manchester to young people and adults. A valuable part of this work has been the provision of services to children and young people from our Children and Young People Services offices in Levenshulme. The holistic mix of services delivered includes advice, volunteering, mentoring and counselling. The services have been successfully evaluated and involve young people in design, development and delivery.

Our work is guided by our values of:

Openness  | Belonging  | Strength  | Collaboration

The Service Manager will support staff and play a strategic role in developing the delivery of high quality young people-led services.

We would like to work with someone who is experienced, dynamic and passionate about being able to develop our services for children and young people.

Position: Service Manager, Children & Young People Services

Salary: £35,934 pro rata

Hours: 28 hours per week

Funding guaranteed until the end of June 2021.

The skills and knowledge that are important to us are:

• Being able to work in an open, supportive and collaborative way.
• Experience of managing and developing services.
• Experience of working strategically.

You can download the application documents from this listing, or from the Vacancies page of the Manchester Mind website.

All applications must be received by 12noon, Wednesday 9th December 2020.

Manchester Mind is striving to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Manchester Mind sees it as a positive advantage if you have experience of mental health issues and/or have used mental health services, or had experience of volunteering.

RFEA is looking for a highly motivated Employment Consultant to join its Career Transition Partnership (CTP) team in the Regional Resettlement Centre (Aldergrove). The principal role will be to develop employer relationships to support the skills of all Service Leavers resettling in Northern Ireland through employer engagement, employment and specialist employment support.

Person Specification

The successful applicant will be able to evidence a good level of customer service and strong communication skills in guiding and advising people from all age groups. They will have a sound empathy and understanding of the employment challenges faced by Armed Forces personnel. Experience in using advanced business management systems and the ability to analyse data and present findings. They will be capable of working independently to targets, performance indicators and deadlines. Knowledge of the local employment market, training and adult education opportunities is essential. NVQ Level 4 in Information, Advice & Guidance is highly desirable but training will be given as required.

Employer Engagement Responsibilities

• Maintain strong links with existing employers in Northern Ireland who have traditionally supplied appropriate jobs for Service Leavers under CTP.
• Develop and implement an intelligence led employer engagement strategy which links new, suitable employers and their job opportunities with the career requirements of all SL settling in Northern Ireland. These job opportunities should include:
• Full-time appointments, part time appointments, work experience placements, suitable self-employment and vocational opportunities.
• Market the transferrable skills and experience of all SLs to suitable employers, particularly potential key accounts in Northern Ireland.
• When required, work with the Key Accounts staff and regional CTP staff in RRC Aldergrove to integrate employer engagement activity into the CTP Transition, Training and Employment Support strategy.
• Share information on regional training opportunities with CTP Training and the Preferred Supplier (PS) Manager, especially those opportunities leading to jobs.
• Organise, promote and deliver Company Presentations and Industry Awareness Events. 
• Engagement with local Brigade and other key stakeholders to promote the service of CTP in conjunction with RRC Aldergrove.
• Provide regular input to employment reports and CTP publications, such as the Industry Sector Guides and Regional Employment Bulletin.

Specialist Employment Support Responsibilities

• Functional management for this role: CTP Assist Manager
• Manage a caseload of referred individuals who have settled in Northern Ireland and, when required, the Republic of Ireland.
• Deliver specialist vocational case-working support and provide career, employment advice & guidance to allocated CTP (Assist) clients - in order that they achieve their Preferred Vocational Outcomes (PVOs).
• When required, liaise with the CTP (Assist) Manager in relation to caseload management.
• Provide effective CTP (Assist) case working support, using the CTP (Assist) CCMP, to provide careers, training and employment advice and guidance to all referred individuals - to include information on:
  • Personal development opportunities and preferred employment outcome.
  • Local training opportunities.
  • Local/regional job prospects and leads.
• Work with referred individuals in Northern Ireland to agree individual career plans including:
  • Advice on career choices (including use of MyPlan tool).
  • Guidance in the development of a CV and preparation for interviews (using MyPlan).
  • Advice on job searching (including use of RightJob).
  • Job-matching with vacancies identified by the CTP’s RightJob and CET Client Advisors .
• If required, provide in work support to ensure individual employment outcomes are sustainable.
• Work with other known military charities in Northern Ireland to put in place referral routes for referred individuals with complex multi-faceted challenges other than employment.
• As a member of the 38 (Irish) Brigade PRU’s CTP (Assist) casework handling team, work with Personnel Recovery Officers (PROs) to deliver the employment aspects of CTP (Assist) Individual Recovery Plans (IRPs).
• Act as the CTP (Assist) Subject Matter Expert (SME) to 38 (Irish) Brigade PRU staff.
• Coordinate CTP (Assist) client access to training opportunities, supporting their applications for additional training grants as necessary.
• Co-ordinate employment and vocational aspects of the recovery process with other supporting military charities.

Employment Support for all job ready clients settling in Northern Ireland

• Provide an employment brokerage service to ensure all clients obtain appropriate work experience placements, work based training or employment outcomes in accordance with their resettlement plan.
• Work closely with the RC Aldergrove team to identify clients who are job ready and provide employment support and advice.
• Maintain accuracy and integrity in all interactions with the CTP BMS (ADAPT), RightJob and the CTP (Assist) portal, ensuring timely recording of all client and employer engagement activity.

This is Part Time position (21 Hours Per Week). Competitive Salary package £26,000 to £27,500 (£15,600 to £16,500 pro rata applied) depending on experience including employee benefits.

To apply, please submit a Covering Letter and CV. Closing date for this position is 6th December 2020.

Successful candidates will be required to undertake Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service checks and Ministry of Defence security clearance, which requires applicants to have been resident in the UK for the last 5 years.

Employability Coach

Reporting to: Volunteer & Employability Manager (West)

Location: FareShare Midlands (Birmingham)

Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £24 k / year, Initial 1-year fixed term contract, expected to be extended to 3 years

Base: Metro Triangle, Mount Street, Nechells, Birmingham, B7 5QT

About FareShare Midlands

FareShare Midlands is a local charity fighting food poverty by tackling food waste. We source food that is surplus to requirements- from retailers and manufactures. We rely on an army of volunteers to help redistribute this food to local charities and community groups who provide meals and food parcels to vulnerable people. (Including individuals who are homeless, unemployed, socially isolated, school breakfast clubs, community centres and those recovering from addictions).
 

FareShare Midlands’ Vision

• Vision: We have the vision of a UK where “No good food goes to waste”.

Our Values:

• Passion – for our cause and the challenge that lies ahead
• Ambition – to go the extra mile and drive the change that must happen
• Respect – for ourselves, each other, our volunteers, our partners and our beneficiaries
• Collaboration – it’s only by working with others that we can be stronger Fighting hunger, tackling food waste

I-Can Employability Programme

The I-Can Employability Programme is designed to help the long term unemployed or recently unemployed adults with new opportunities to access employment and training through a structured programme designed for the warehouse sector. I-Can is delivered in partnership with The PURE Project is a European Social Funded project.  It brings together a range of coordinated interventions which will assist the needs of vulnerable Birmingham citizens.  The project will deliver to vulnerable people aged 29+ with multiple and complex barriers who, as a consequence of their homelessness or other issues are distant from the labour market.

The programme aims to support individuals who:
 

• Are looking to adapt to a new job role
• Have few or no qualifications
• Have little or no employment history
• Experience challenges around mental health

Summary of Role

Purpose

Reporting to the Volunteer & Employability Managers, you will coordinate and deliver the daily running of our I-Can Employability programme. You will develop strong working relationships with referral partners to both ensure participant numbers are met, as well as to secure pathways to further participant outcomes around learning and development and employment.

The I-Can Employability programme runs as a 6-week work experience placement supported by a structured employability course with up to 20 participants on each cohort. You will be responsible for delivering both class room sessions and practical experience in the FareShare Birmingham depot. The role will involve working closely with the operations teams to ensure that participants are safe and warehouse rotas are maintained.

Job responsibilities

• Promote the I-Can Employability programme to generate self and partner referrals through organising/attending events, networking, the media (including social media) and producing and distributing publicity materials as required

• Respond to enquiries, conduct initial meetings with clients and provide initial advice, guidance and support

• Complete initial assessments with clients and jointly agree goals to be achieved and specific targets

• Deliver the initial 2-week class room based I-Can Employability programme

• Deliver one to one and group peer support sessions

• Rota and support the I-Can participants to undertake 4 weeks work experience in the FareShare Depot

• Provide ongoing support to participants including conducting review meetings to support them in their employability journey

• Promote opportunities for training and employment with external organisations and employers through organising/attending events and networking

• Line management of the Employability Administrator, including regular one to ones and supporting personal development plans

• Maintain an understanding of DWP/ESF processes and requirements that are subject to audit requirements.

• Ensure all aspects of ESF finance and administration relating to the FareShare contract with Birmingham City Council (BCC) for ESF funding.

• Ensure consistently high-quality administrative paperwork relating to the delivery of the PURE Project including PURE core documentation of a participants journey on the project.

• Represent FareShare Midlands and the I-Can programme internally and externally at meetings and other events

• Implement, review and develop policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of
  I-Can participants
   
• Monitor performance and provide qualitative and quantitative data and information as determined externally and internally, in line with the requirements

• Work with the Volunteer & Employability Manager to ensure funding arrangements for the project are monitored and maintained
   
• Undertake any other reasonable duties to ensure the successful delivery of the project

Person Specification

Essential Experience, Skills and Qualities

• Experience in designing and delivering adult education training
• Experience of supporting adults with additional support needs
• Experience of support in group and individuals into training and/or employment
• Able to establish and maintain systems and accurate recording of data
• Experience of working with people from a diverse range of backgrounds
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to deal with people at all levels
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated with good team-working skills
• Good time management with ability to manage workloads to meet deadlines
• IT literacy, in particular of using Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word, and Excel)
• A commitment to Equal Opportunities and inclusivity
• To subscribe to the ethos, vision and mission of FareShare Midlands

Desirable
 

• Level 3 Award in Employment & Training (formerly PTLLS)
• Level 3 AIG (Advice, Information & Guidance)
• Experience of working in the Welfare to Work Sector, including employer engagement, ESF contracts and JCP referral systems
• Full clean driving licence and have access to a vehicle so that travel between depots as needed

This is a new project to address the lack of free employment advice and skills across the region.

The Employment Coordinator/Trainer will support the Employment Caseworker in reaching people in need of employment advice and build capacity for employment advice by up-skilling volunteers within Citizens Advice Liverpool and our partners. It will also reduce the existing shortfall and build capacity to cope with the widely expected increase in demand as the Covid-19 fall-out continues at speed in the coming months.

The post holder will support a rapid roll-out of training and support. Working with organisations to expand the offer around employment advice by upskilling workers to identify and advise on a range of employment-related issues.

Our employment coordinator/trainer will work closely with our existing specialist employment Volunteer, debt and benefits team as well as supporting our work on the COVID-19 helpline. 

You will have a broad knowledge of employment-based issues and be an experienced trainer. 

Secondment opportunities will be considered for this role.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 9th December 2020

Interviews to take place Tuesday 15th December 2020

COVID-19  During the pandemic and lockdown period Citizens Advice Liverpool has successfully moved all services to working from home. Please note that recruitment, induction, and delivery will be based at home for the near future.  The successful candidate will need to have a reliable internet/broadband and place to work at home. An allowance of £26 per month (pro rata for part time staff) is payable while working from home.  

Are you passionate about working for an insight driven organisation that is having measurable lasting impact? Do you have experience using data to identify trends and an ability to communicate this with a variety of audiences to bring about change?

The successful applicant will work in Resurgo’s Impact team, working to collect, analyse and report on data in order to drive change across the organisation. They will be an excellent problem-solver who enjoys the challenge of redesigning initiatives for maximum impact. 

They will be a confident communicator with the ability to facilitate social impact sessions for both internal and external audiences, as well as delivering direct impact consultancy to a wide range of organisations. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Love Your Neighbour (LYN)

Part-secondment to the LYN team in partnership with the Church Revitalisation Trust to act as their in-house impact management resource

• Delivering training to churches and partners on developing an impact approach
• Overseeing effective data collection, analysis and reporting
• Supporting the development of an impact culture within the LYN team

Resurgo Programmes

Managing the impact approach and infrastructure for all Resurgo programmes; Spear Programme, Re-work and Consulting

Data analysis and presentation

• Analysing data collected on programmes to support ongoing performance management
• Creating and maintaining customised dashboards to support delivery and performance management
• Leading on the project to move Excel based dashboards across to a cloud-based dashboard platform
• Clearly communicating results from analysis to a variety of different audiences (Senior Leadership Team through to Donors)

Programme development

• Working with the Senior Impact Manager to identify key areas for programme development, based on analysis of data

Quality and Development (Spear Programme)

• Supporting the coaching managers in the recording and analysis of centre visits
• Developing the system for the recording and follow-up of any actions from health-checks

Staff training

• Encouraging best practice across the team in terms of data collection and interpretation
• Supporting the wider Impact team in the writing and delivery of team training

Impact Consultancy

• Supporting the Impact team in planning, designing and delivering our Impact consultancy work with external organisations.

Systems

• Working with our Systems & Salesforce Executive to maintain our CRM system
• Developing our CRM and other systems to aid departments across Resurgo in their day-to-day activities and measurement of long-term impact

Active participation in and support for Resurgo’s team and mission

Help build and develop Resurgo’s ethos and Christian life as a team member including leading and contributing to daily team prayer meetings as an integral part of Resurgo’s operation and for the success of its mission.

Deadline for applications: 13th December 2020

Person Specification

Required

• Ability to personally represent the Christian values of Resurgo
• Energized by resolving complex problems and able to drive through to full completion
• Strong analytical skills and ability to design systems and processes to facilitate data analysis
• Excellent communication skills; able to clearly communicate complex data to different audiences
• Able to both inspire and teach a range of different organisations about social impact
• Strong coaching skills; understands buy-in and adept at engaging a variety of different audiences
• Excellent IT skills, in particular Excel, and understanding of data bases
• Forward planner with good project management skills who works well under pressure and meets deadlines
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail

Desirable

• An understanding of complex Excel formulas
• Experience of data analysis packages
• Experience using Salesforce

Working requirements, salary & benefits

Starting salary: £30,000 - £32,000 (negotiable dependent on experience)

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Flexible working locations may be available

Occasional evenings per term (for Spear Celebration events every two months, and the annual Resurgo fundraising party) as well as those occasionally required to attend Impact forums, events and launches

Occasional staff development and training events

25 days annual leave pro rata and additional time off between Christmas and New Year

Attendance on ‘Coaching for Leadership’ course- iLM accredited 5 day programme of coaching training over 2 months (valued at £2,500).

Employee Assistance programme: a confidential support service for employees

Option to take advantage of Give as you Earn (GAYE)

Participating in the wider staff team including taking an active part in weekly staff prayer and worship meetings and key events such as staff conferences three times a year (which may involve longer days or a weekend)

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our Step Forward Tees Valley team as a Navigator.

Navigator (Employment Support Officer)
Salary: Circa £21,500 per annum
Hours: Full Time - 37 hours per week
Contract: Fixed Term until 30/06/2022 
Reporting to: Team Leader
Location: Redcar

About us

Groundwork is a leading regeneration charity, working through partnership to create communities in which people are proud to live and work.

Step Forward Tees Valley is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund and European Social Fund until June 2022. Working in partnership with 17 voluntary and community sector delivery partners, Step Forward Tees Valley will support people into or towards employment and/or training

About the role

You will manage a caseload of participants with complex barriers and provide 1:1 support to people who are long term unemployed to help them move towards and access training and employment. By providing intensive support and advice, the team will help each participant develop a tailored action plan and identify how this can be best met through existing services and/or via Step Forward Tees Valleys health, employment, financial and digital inclusion services. 

As a Navigator you would be responsible for engaging and supporting participants through every stage in their journey, addressing barriers and introducing activities to support progression.

This role will work solely on the Step Forward Tees Valley programme.

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced disclosure endorsed by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

About you

We want someone who has proven experience of working successfully with people who have multiple barriers to employment and is able to run participant engagement activities. Experience of regularly using a Management Information System to support with caseload and diary management. Proficient in accurately completing and updating required paperwork whilst maintaining quality assurance to support in achieving set targets. Your role will require you to have the ability to work effectively within a partnership, as a member of our team and individually within a complex, changing and challenging environment.

Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 6th December 2020

To Apply and for More Information:

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

Make yourself at home 
We want you to be yourself at Groundwork and we value everything that makes you unique. We recognise and celebrate your difference and together we make Groundwork a special and great place to work.

Groundwork NE & Cumbria is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

No agencies please. 

Are you interested in helping people who have, or are recovering from, mental health problems, integrate back into work? Would you like to be part of an organisation that counts on the professionalism, insight, expertise and passion of its staff to inspire individual recovery for the people they work with? Then join us as an Employment Adviser.

Right now, one of our partners, Richmond Fellowship, is looking for an Employment Adviser to join their Surrey Employment Service in IAPT. We help individuals with mental health problems to find paid employment, or unpaid voluntary work. We also assist employers and employees to successfully resolve mental health problems in the workplace. But, it’s only possible with the help of people like you.

This role is part of an employment advice service, working closely with clinicians working to provide psychological therapies to people with common mental health problems through the NHS IAPT service. The post holders will support service users with common mental health problems to gain, return to or retain employment. The role will involve working directly with Jobcentre Plus, employers, trade unions and employment agencies to keep people in employment and secure employment opportunities.

 Your challenge? To do everything you can to help the individuals we work with to source appropriate work experience placements, paid or voluntary roles with local organisations/employers. Day to day, you’ll offer support, careers advice and guidance, helping people to set their own recovery and employment  focused goals and  provide training in personal and skills development such as CV preparation, interview techniques etc. You’ll also be responsible for establishing and maintaining positive links with partner organisations, local employers and other relevant agencies and have the initiative to develop and promote the service. Additionally, you will have responsibility for maintaining efficient admin systems to ensure referrals, assessments and reviews are completed in a timely manner.

As well as a good understanding of mental health problems and the issues and barriers this can create for our clients, you’ll need excellent motivational, presentation and listening skills and be required to travel in the relevant Surrey area and to work outside of office hours as required.

This role can either be based at our Chertsey or Leatherhead office. A driver with full driving licence and access to car is essential.

The salary for this post is £21,764.00 per annum. Subsequent salary progression up to a maximum of £22,791 will apply to this post, subject to the postholder meeting the eligibility and performance criteria.

We are committed to increasing our diversity and we would welcome applications from those with lived experience and/or who are from a BAME background.

It is a mandatory requirement of the application process for this post that candidates submit a CV and Supporting Statement, thus only candidates that provide this, and who meet the essential criteria within the person specification,  will be considered for an interview.

Closing date: 2nd December 2020 at 11:59pm however we do reserve the right to close the vacancy early in the instance that a sufficient number of applications are received.

Interviews: 7th & 8th December 2020

So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits?  Apply now via our website.

Richmond Fellowship is part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone.

Freeva is recruiting for a Service Manager to join The Jenkins Centre team, based in our Leicester office. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and committed team working to make a key difference in the lives of families and children accross Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. 

The post will have responsibility for the day-to-day operational management of the Jenkins Centre project in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, including line management of all staff within the service.

The Jenkins Centre is a Respect Accredited specialist service providing interventions for those wanting to change their behaviour and an integrated partner support service. 

Please note, we do not accept CV's and prospective candidates should complete our application form. 

Do you enjoy teaching NEET young people aged 16-24 and want to make a positive impact on the lives of the young people? Would you like to join a dynamic, award-winning charity who work at the very heart of their community and deliver social change throughout their projects? If you’ve answered ‘yes’ to these questions, read on for more information!

Based in Hounslow and neighbouring boroughs, Brentford FC Community Sports Trust are looking for an experienced and committed Training & Employability Officer to deliver three of our Traineeship programmes.

In this role the successful candidate will be responsible for creating content and delivering the traineeships and employability short courses to young people aged 16-24, as well as working with the young people to facilitate further education, work placements and paid employment. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to enhance their teaching skills and really make a difference to the lives of young people, all within a team of experienced and dedicated colleagues.

Purpose of the Role:
The Training & Employability Officer is responsible for delivering a number of high quality 12-week Traineeships to NEET young people, aged 16 to 24year olds, including coordination of work placement opportunities. The role will also include delivery of sport and employability related programmes for hard to engage learners starting out on the road to become work ready.

Main responsibilities:

1. Delivery of three BFCCST Traineeship programmes and a range of employability short courses per annum.
2. Provide quality teaching and learning for NEET young people aged 16-24 years old.
3. Contribute to working with a range of external agencies including Job Centre Plus, Local Authority & school/college departments to support delivery of traineeships. These agencies will be expected to refer young people on to the course and aid recruitment.
4. To implement and deliver an employability curriculum which includes functional skills in English and Maths and Sports Leaders Qualification or equivalent.
5. Development of high-quality work placements developing strong partnerships with local businesses.
6. To act as a personal tutor to the young people, promoting self-esteem, challenging and supporting them to complete the courses and achieve their goals.
7. To act as main point of contact for parents and learners during live programmes.
8. To manage and maintain good order and discipline among students and safeguard their health and safety both on Trust premises and on placement.
9. Facilitate and encourage young people to continue onto further study programmes or gain part-time or full-time employment.
10. To assist design and lead delivery of bespoke employability courses in line with funding requirements.
11. To maintain accurate records for administration of qualifications and to track learner progression.
12. To record key data using internal monitoring systems and provide regular written reports and case studies as directed by line manager.

General Trust accountabilities:

1. To attend team meetings and those internal/external specifically related to the employability programmes.
2. To develop and maintain effective working relationships across the BFCCST network.
3. To meet pre-set objectives and learning outcomes in line with funding requirements.
4. Demonstrate a positive attitude and work in a non-discriminatory way.
5. To complete all relevant internal and external training as required, in accordance with BFCCST policies and procedures.
6. To act in accordance with BFCCST corporate objectives and policies; including Health & Safety & Safeguarding requirements - informing respective area Managers immediately of any concerns.
7. To perform any other reasonable duties and responsibilities considered appropriate by line manager or SLT.

Personal Specification:

Essential

Qualifications

1. Teaching Qualification – L4 or above
2. Full driving license and vehicle
3. Safeguarding and First Aid

Experience

1. Working with challenging and vulnerable young people and an understanding of current challenges & barriers to employment.
2. Successful delivery of education or training programmes demonstrating ability to motivate reluctant learners
3. Designing and developing schemes of work to a high standard
4. Providing clear support, strategies and direction for hard to engage learners
5. Planning creative and engaging delivery programmes to support young people
6. Ability to relate well with young people 16-24years old, from different backgrounds forming strong, positive relationships.
7. Monitoring and evaluating programmes and providing analysis of results

Knowledge

1. Knowledge and understanding of external agencies who specialise in working with young people categorised as NEET.
2. Knowledge of strategies to engage NEET learners
3. Experience of successful delivery of education or training programmes.

Characteristics

1. Exceptional delivery skills
2. Excellent planning and organisation
3. Ability to think proactively and work independently to achieve required outcomes
4. Excellent customer service skills, able to communicate effectively with both young people and professionals alike
5. Positive and flexible approach with ability to demonstrate high levels of care, accuracy and confidentiality when required.
6. Professional and  friendly outlook and attitude.
7. Enjoys working in a team environment.
8. Creative, self-motivated and the ability to work on own initiative.
9. Willingness to work across department to achieve shared goals.
10. A proven ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines.
11. Ability to remain calm and courteous at all times.
12. A commitment to supporting young people, and the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion.
13. Excellent communication including written, telephone and interpersonal skills.
14. IT literate with particular emphasis on Microsoft packages.
15. Ability to work flexible hours as required by the programmes.

Desirable

Qualifications

1. FA Level 2 coaching qualification
2. Youth Work Qualification
3. Previous exposure to traineeship programmes
4. Knowledge of local businesses who offer and accept work placement opportunities
5. Delivering Functional Skills Maths & English

Skills/Competencies

1. Excellent planning and organisation skills
2. Ability to think proactively and work independently to achieve required outcomes
3. Excellent customer service skills, able to communicate effectively with both young people and professionals alike
4. Positive and flexible approach with ability to demonstrate high levels of care, accuracy and confidentiality when required.
5. Professional but friendly outlook and attitude.
6. Enjoys working in a team environment.
7. Creative, self-motivated and the ability to work on own initiative.
8. Willingness to work across department to achieve shared goals.
9. A proven ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines.
10. Ability to remain calm and courteous at all times.
11. A commitment to supporting young people, and the principles of equality and diversity.
12. Excellent communication including written, telephone and interpersonal skills.
13. IT literate with particular emphasis on Microsoft packages.
14. Ability to work flexible hours as required by the programmes.

General Information

The duties and responsibilities in this role are not exhaustive and the post-holder may be required to undertake other duties that may be required from time to time within the general scope of the post. Such duties should not substantially change the general character of the post.

The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the Trust’s robust Health & Safety and Safeguarding policies and procedures.

The appointment will be full time and is available upon the receipt of two acceptable references and the submission of an enhanced Criminal Records Check to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).  The appointment will be confirmed upon receipt of the DBS check. 

We are an inclusive and diverse employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, age, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. The post holder is required to have due regard to equal opportunities at all time, and to work in a fair and reasonable manner towards all people, ensuring service standards are maintained for everyone.

All applicants must demonstrate eligibility to work in the UK.

To apply, please send:

• Your CV
• A covering letter – demonstrating your suitability for the role

Deadline for applications is Thursday 10th December 2020

Interviews are scheduled to take place on the 14th & 15th December 2020

RFEA are looking for a highly motivated Specialist Employment Advisor for the South and South East region of England to support vulnerable ex forces personnel into civilian employment. Working on behalf of the Veterans’ Employment Programme, the successful applicant will have a track record of supporting individuals with complex needs and a good understanding of the challenges facing ex forces personnel. You will have strong customer focus and be capable of working independently to targets and deadlines. Be able to evidence the ability to deliver effective case-worker support to vulnerable adults. Have natural facilitative skills used to manage stakeholders in a sensitive and sometimes pressured environment in which confidentiality is key. Strong communication and organising skills. Knowledge of the local employment market, training and adult education opportunities are essential. NVQ Level 4 in Information, Advice & Guidance is highly desirable; but not essential as training will be given.

The position is initially for 12 Months with possible options to extend.

Salary starts at £26,000 rising to £27,500 upon successful completion of probation with job satisfaction guaranteed. The appointment will be initially home based in the Aldershot area.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the RFEA Employment Advisors and partner charities to identify and support clients who would benefit from SVA case working support.
• Assess client needs and make appropriate referrals to other military charities or support organisations to meet the wider needs. Covering a Wellbeing; Functional/Life Skills; Vocational Skills and Educational & Employment Skills Assessments.
• Provide specialist wellbeing or vocational and employability case-working support, including career diagnostics and advice, CV development and interview preparation. Job search advice, job-brokerage using your knowledge of the regional employment market/network and employability tools and bulletins within our online RightJob resource.
• Identify and engage with services such as welfare, training and Adult Education providers to find opportunities that meet clients’ requirements in line with their preferred outcome or employment plans.
• Organise clients’ access to education and/or training opportunities, supporting their applications for additional grants as necessary.
• Provide advice and guidance to ensure that clients obtain appropriate vocational experience placements, work based training and employment in accordance with their vocational/employment plans.
• Identify and source suitable employment, work based training and work experience opportunities, including opportunities listed on Rightjob.
• Ensure all clients’ employment, training and vocational opportunities sourced are shared with the regional Employer Relationship Manager (ERM) ensuring a joined up and integrated RFEA employer engagement approach.
• As required, provide in-work or placement support to ensure client vocational outcomes are sustainable.
• Monitor successful employment placement achievements for clients as a key component of overall outcomes, contribute to wider outcomes monitoring as required.
• Maintain accuracy and integrity in all interactions with the Data management system (ADAPT) ensuring timely accurate recording of all client and employer/organisational engagement activity.
• Co-ordinate employment and vocational aspects of the support process with other supporting charities and organisations.

To apply, please submit your CV and a personal statement.

The closing date is 10th December 2020. Interviews will take place mid-December with the successful applicant starting early in the New Year.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake Ministry of Defence security clearance which requires applicants to have been resident in the UK for over 5 years. An Enhanced DBS disclosure will also be required.

Individual Placement and Support Employment Service

Flexible location – initially working remotely/virtually across Berkshire

For people who need mental health support, work can be a vital step on their recovery journey. But, although 90% of people with severe mental health issues want to work, only 8% of them are in paid employment. That’s why we’re looking for someone to join our team as an employment specialist, to champion our mission and help people with severe mental health issues - your clients - get into, sustain and retain paid work. You'll work across Berkshire, complementing Berkshire Healthcare's existing Individual Placement and Support (IPS) employment service team, and within our community mental health teams.

We’re a diverse team who bring many strengths together. We welcome people from a range of backgrounds and with a variety of experience for this role - you don’t need any specific qualifications or clinical experience. We’ll train you in the Individual Placement and Support approach, giving you the tools you need to provide expert support and advice to clients, while also building positive relationships with employers, opening doors and changing perceptions around mental health.

If you’re looking for a job where you can make a positive difference to the lives of people with severe mental health issues and create a fairer, more inclusive society in a role where no two days are the same, this is the role for you.

About the Job

You’ll manage a caseload of up to 20 people at any time, following the IPS approach. These will be people who have severe mental health issues and are unemployed or struggling in work due to their mental health issues. Working directly with all relevant stakeholders – including clients, CMHT staff, consultant psychiatrists and employers, Job Centre Plus, and other employment support providers – you’ll aim to enable the majority of your clients to gain, sustain or retain paid employment.

This is an incredibly rewarding role - you’ll have the opportunity to transform the lives of your clients, to give them hope, direction and support their recovery journey. It's also challenging, so you’ll need to be resilient, empathic and dedicated to finding clients a role that’s right for them. As a people person, you’ll build a good rapport with your clients, gaining a real understanding of their key skills, aspirations and career goals and finding them opportunities to match. You'll also spend time developing productive relationships with employers in order to identify and negotiate job opportunities, including in the hidden labour market.

This full-time role is offered on a fixed-term, nine-month contract starting as soon as possible. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, our team is largely working remotely/virtually and we anticipate this will continue for some months ahead.

Some of the benefits of joining our team:

• Agenda for Change salary starting at £22,987 to £25,365 per annum inclusive of High Cost Area Supplement
• Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on your work/life balance
• Annual leave: 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service. Pro rata for part time staff
• Excellent learning and development opportunities
• Salary sacrifice scheme for a new car
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff
• Advanced IT enablement and support
• Confidential telephone care service providing independent support and advice for staff
• And so much more

The ‘must haves’ for you to be considered for this role:

1. Degree or equivalent experience
2. Experience of working with and supporting people who have mental health issues (or other unemployed disadvantaged groups) into employment
3. Strong and empathic communication and influencing skills
4. A high level of organisation and perseverance

If you recognise yourself in these requirements, we recommend you apply today.