We need a Programme Manager to manage our existing successful mental health volunteering and employment project Step Up, but also to help expand the programme to be able to support people with other support needs including physical disabilities and long term health conditions.

You would then be responsible for managing more than one project, each providing support to different groups of people, with different needs and conditions.

Step Up was launched by VCH in 2014 to provide personalised intensive support to people living in Hackney with mental health support needs, to help identify their personal goals, and source and secure a suitable volunteer placement that suits their skills, interests and experience. Many people lack the confidence to put themselves forward for volunteering roles, or do not appreciate what they have to offer, and need encouragement and coaching to move forward.

Since the programme launched, we have supported over 350 people to start volunteering, and 123 people with mental health support needs to find paid work. We partner with all the different mental health services in the borough, providing support to people with both severe and enduring mental health conditions as well as those described as mild to moderate. We work with a range of professionals including GPs, psychotherapists and psychologists, as well as local charities and community groups to ensure people are provided with the level of support they need to perform their role. 

By providing different services – group and individual support, a place to socialise and share skills, buddies and mentors, mental health and employability workshops – people can move forward at their own pace, finding an activity and option that suits them. It builds resilience and confidence, reduces people’s isolation, and helps people to meet personal goals. 

We need a Programme Manager, to manage the team, help ensure we meet our targets, engage with partners and stakeholders, and review and improve the service. However, this year, we would also like to expand the programme to other conditions, which would require research into existing services, and gaps in provision, and help with sourcing and applying for funding. 

We are looking for an experienced immigration and asylum adviser to support refugees and asylum seekers living in Kingston and surrounding areas.

You will be responsible for case work requiring OISC level 2 Immigration and Asylum and Protection (2/3rds of total time) as well as to provide some welfare advice (1/3rd of time). 

We are looking for an adviser with a good understanding of immigration, Asylum Support, housing, homelessness and welfare/benefit related issues. Initially you will be working remotely so good IT skills, attention to detail, the ability to work on your own initiative, plan your own workload and problem solve will all be required. Additionally you should be comfortable dealing with clients with multiple and sometimes complex issues.

We have a number of volunteer interpreters, however an ability to speak a second language aligned with our client population (Arabic, Farsi, Korean, Pashto) is also desirable. 

Refugee Action Kingston is a well established independent charity supporting refugees and asylum seekers living in Kingston and surrounding areas with funding from a broad base of grants, trusts and the Royal Borough of Kingston. We are a friendly and dedicated team of 16 full and part time staff committed to encouraging our clients to be independent and to integrate into the wider community. 

We provide a holistic service offering mental health counselling, support into employment, volunteering and training as well as ESOL classes.  In addition we also support a group of Syrian refugees as part of our Vulnerable Person Relocation Scheme (VPRS) programme.

When you apply please include a covering letter explaining why you are most suited to the role, your top 3 priorities when you start and why you want to work with refugees and asylum seekers. 

There is a link to our equal opportunities monitoring form within the job description. Please complete this in addition to uploading your CV and covering letter.

**1 x Fixed Term contract/secondment opportunity for up to 9 months**

*Internal applicants who wish to be considered for a secondment opportunity should discuss with their line manager the suitability of a possible secondment*

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Trust are looking to recruit an Employment Specialist as part of the Trust IPS (Individual Placement and Support) Service. You will work alongside the Recovery Teams but also support additional mental health teams within the organisation.

You will work under the supervision of the Lead Employment Specialist with management support from the IPS Employment Services Manager.

Candidates will have a degree or equivalent qualification or will be a qualified mental health professional, for example a registered Occupational Therapist, Nurse or Social Worker. Experience of working within health, Social Services or the Voluntary Sector is essential, preferably supporting clients experiencing mental health issues.

It is essential that the post holder is familiar with the IPS model; formal training in the model will be given. We will expect you to have an understanding of the challenges faced by mental health service users in gaining and sustaining employment. You will be creative with available resources, and it is very important that you are able to communicate effectively with a wide range of agencies, sharing and presenting information clearly

You will be required to:

• Proactively manage a caseload of people who have experienced mental health problems who are unemployed and economically inactive.
• Provide employment support for our client group who are furthest away from the job market to move them closer to their employment goals, in the hope that these achievements aid individuals’ recovery and social inclusion goals.
• Work within a multidisciplinary environment with service users with complex needs, supporting them to move into employment and sustain this or other recovery, in conjunction with key stakeholders.
• Liaise closely with DWP providers.
• Work proactively at employer engagement including educational, voluntary work and pre-vocational training opportunities and supporting employers on reasonable adjustments and retention of employees where necessary.
• Work within the principle of IPS and maintain own performance data to be collated and submitted to NHS England and other stake holders

The successful candidates will be part of Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Trust’s IPS Employment Service.

You will have experience both in the field of employment support and with clients experiencing mental ill health

You be capable of working independently and have the ability to take initiative, including making direct approaches to employers.

Personal experience of recovery from mental ill health is seen as an additional advantage in applying for this post although not essential.

If you feel you can meet the challenge of this exciting post we would welcome your application.

The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.

Closing date: 4th February 2021

Shortlisting date: 5th February 2021

If you’re keen to support people to turn their lives around and help them return to work, then this could be the role for you. Working Chance is looking for a passionate and empathetic candidate to join our team as an Employment Advisor, to provide maternity leave cover for 12 months with the possibility of extension.

We are a unique, award-winning charity supporting women with convictions - many of whom have been in prison - to develop their employability and self-belief and find a job they can thrive in. 

The successful post-holder will play a crucial role in supporting women with convictions into sustainable employment opportunities. Working in partnership, you will assist our clients with their day-to-day job search including support with job applications, interview preparation and offering feedback at each step.

You will also play a key role in building relationships with employers across various industries and sectors, identifying suitable vacancies and providing support to employers throughout the hiring process.

Practising a non-judgemental approach, the ideal candidate will be highly empathetic with a proven track record in supporting individuals to find suitable and sustainable employment. Excellent communication, negotiation and people skills are essential for this role as you will be responsible for building trust and rapport with the women we support, and developing relationships across a range of backgrounds and sectors.

Experience of working within employability, recruitment or in a similar environment is essential. Knowledge of the criminal justice system would be an advantage, and we welcome applicants with lived experience or convictions.

RFEA are looking for a highly motivated Specialist Employment Advisor for the South region, Wiltshire and neighbouring counties 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 Tidworth 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 31st January 2021. Interviews will take place mid-February with the successful applicant starting In March.

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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Cardiff Women's Aid, this fantastic charity are working to prevent and respond to domestic and sexual violence and all other forms of violence against women and girls. The IPA will need to provide a high-quality frontline service to victims of domestic and sexual abuse and wider VAWDASV issues. Delivering a range of crisis intervention, early intervention and prevention work, intensive support, and accommodation-based support. Please note the service is 24/7 so we need people who can and will work outside normal office hours.
Key responsibilities
Identify and assess the risks and needs of service users using the CWA specialist intervention toolkit.
Providing advocacy, emotional and practical support and information in relation to legal options, housing, health, finance and recovery.
Help maintain accurate and confidential case management records and databases and contribute to monitoring information for the service.
Comply with GDPR/data protection legislation, confidentiality and information sharing policy and procedures and all legislation connected to your work.
Remain up-to-date and compliant with all organisational procedures policies and professional codes of conduct and uphold standards of best practice.
Out of hours responsibilities not limited to:
Answering calls coming into the service
Responding to police call outs within the hour.
Contacting all referrals in a timely manner.
Attending the Intake and Assessment facility when a new resident access accommodation.
Completing an assessment of risk and need with all referrals.

Person responsibilities
Have a good understanding of domestic violence/ abuse including the impact of domestic violence/ abuse on victims and their children.
Have theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of civil and criminal justice remedies for victims of domestic abuse and their children.
Understand child protection issues, how to respond to effectively safeguard, and the legal responsibilities surrounding these issues.
Understand the principles of risk assessment, safety planning and risk management for victims of domestic violence/ abuse and their children.
Understand and be committed to equal opportunities and diversity issues in policy and practice.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Cardiff Women's Aid, this fantastic charity are working to prevent and respond to domestic and sexual violence and all other forms of violence against women and girls. The IPA will need to provide a high-quality frontline service to victims of domestic and sexual abuse and wider VAWDASV issues. Delivering a range of crisis intervention, early intervention and prevention work, intensive support, and accommodation-based support. Please note the service is 24/7 so we need people who can and will work outside normal office hours.

Due to the sensitive nature of the charity’s work this vacancy is open to women only (exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1).

Key responsibilities
Identify and assess the risks and needs of service users using the CWA specialist intervention toolkit.
Providing advocacy, emotional and practical support and information in relation to legal options, housing, health, finance and recovery.
Help maintain accurate and confidential case management records and databases and contribute to monitoring information for the service.
Comply with GDPR/data protection legislation, confidentiality and information sharing policy and procedures and all legislation connected to your work.
Remain up-to-date and compliant with all organisational procedures policies and professional codes of conduct and uphold standards of best practice.
Out of hours responsibilities not limited to:
Answering calls coming into the service
Responding to police call outs within the hour.
Contacting all referrals in a timely manner.
Attending the Intake and Assessment facility when a new resident access accommodation.
Completing an assessment of risk and need with all referrals.

Person responsibilities
Have a good understanding of domestic violence/ abuse including the impact of domestic violence/ abuse on victims and their children.
Have theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of civil and criminal justice remedies for victims of domestic abuse and their children.
Understand child protection issues, how to respond to effectively safeguard, and the legal responsibilities surrounding these issues.
Understand the principles of risk assessment, safety planning and risk management for victims of domestic violence/ abuse and their children.
Understand and be committed to equal opportunities and diversity issues in policy and practice.

Post Diagnostic Adviser

Cardiff (currently remote due to Government guidance)

Part-time, 28 hours per week

Fixed-term contract until 31 March 2023

Live Well with Hearing Loss is a three year project funded by the Welsh Government under the Sustainable Social Services Grant which started in April 2020. The project has three strands, the At Home Service, the Befriending Service and the Post Diagnostic Service.

The Post Diagnostic service gives early intervention support to those who are newly diagnosed with hearing loss. The Post Diagnostic Adviser will share tips and strategies and demonstrate equipment over 3 sessions to facilitate independence and wellbeing. The service is delivered within the Audiology clinic at University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, but due to COVID-19 is currently offered remotely.

Communication is a basic human need. Yet most of us know someone who struggles to communicate through hearing loss. It can cause substantial harm to friendships, family relationships, confidence, employability, mental health and life chances.

The RNID (formerly Action on Hearing Loss) is the UK’s largest charity for the 11 million people in the UK who confront deafness, tinnitus and hearing loss every day. Established in 1911, we help people to take control of their lives and live the life they choose, removing the barriers standing in their way. We give people support and care, develop technology and treatments, and campaign for equality. 

We champion the value of difference and equality and celebrate our diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively encourage applications from eligible candidates from BAME backgrounds or who are deaf or hard of hearing. With almost 20% of our employees having a disability we proudly hold Disability Confident Leader status and guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum essential criteria.

This post is also subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance.

Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Do you believe in our values; to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaborate, innovate, and take accountability?

Then Advance could be the career choice for you!

Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls who are survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending.  We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community. 

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A SOCIAL CARE IDVA (INDEPENDENT DOMESTIC ABUSE ADVISOR) TO JOIN OUR TEAM IN HAMMERSMITH AND FULHAM

Salary: £26,000 - £29,000 per annum dependent on experience

Location:  Hammersmith and Fulham

Hours: Full time; 35 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

What we do:

Advance delivers nationally accredited, quality marked services in Hammersmith & Fulham, Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea and Brent. We work within a coordinated partnership response to domestic violence to provide independent domestic violence advocacy and support for women, children and young people and women’s community services for women who are involved in the criminal justice system, in anti-social behaviour or are at risk of breaking the law.

The project:

The Social Care domestic violence project is a partnership project between Advance, DVIP, Standing Together and Hammersmith and Fulham Social Services which aims to embed early intervention and domestic violence homicide prevention best practice into a multi-agency whole family approach response to lead to better outcomes for those involved including children.

The purpose of the Social Care IDVA role is to work closely with Social Services to support women who have had Children’s Social Care intervention due to domestic violence and to work closely with the project’s DVIP male practitioner who will work with the perpetrators of abuse to enable a whole family approach. The post holder will be co-located at Hammersmith Children’s Social Cares and will help raise their awareness, identification and response to those experiencing domestic violence, the post holder will also jointly work with Social Services and DVIP on cases to support service users and improve partnership responses.

What you will bring:

The successful candidate will have an excellent understanding of domestic abuse and its effects on women and children, and an understanding of children’s social care and care proceedings. As an experienced domestic violence advocate who has worked with complex and multiple needs, you will be skilled in risk management and safety planning, remaining calm in a crisis and in handling sensitive information daily.

In short, you will:

• Provide high-quality crisis intervention, information, advocacy, and proactive support to women referred to the service, in respect to risk management and safety planning, criminal and civil remedies, housing, health, welfare rights, and children’s legislation.
• Assess the needs and risks of survivors, carry out short and longer-term risk management, safety planning and support and identify and refer to services appropriate to their needs.
• Advise women of their rights and options for seeking help and support from other agencies and proactively advocate to ensure barriers to accessing support and protection are reduced.
• Work proactively and in cooperation with social care and DVIP to keep the client’s perspective and safety at the centre of proceedings, maintain referral routes and increase access and earlier intervention resulting in better results for the family.
• Work as an advocate to raise awareness and upskill professionals within social care plus work with colleagues to successfully develop and deliver training.

What we offer:

• 30 days holiday plus public holidays, and a day off for International Women’s Day
• Pension scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Various forms of wellbeing support ranging from meditation to self-journaling
• Organisation wide away days
• The opportunity to work in a flexible, supportive environment with a team of committed, inspiring women and we will support you as you to continue to build your skills and experience and grow your career

Please find the job description attached.

The closing date for applications is Friday 26th February.

Please note we will be assessing applications on a rolling basis and inviting shortlisted candidates to interview throughout the process. We reserve the right to close this post early should the recruitment be successful prior to the listed date.

To apply: Please send your CV with a supporting statement setting out how you meet the criteria for the role and details of your notice period, salary expectations and where you first heard of this vacancy.

Please note that any offer of employment will be made subject to references and confirmation of the right to work in the UK and satisfactory enhanced DBS check

This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. 

Advance is committed to equality and diversity and strongly encourages applications from women with disabilities, from BME backgrounds and the LBT community, and with personal experience of the criminal justice system.

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

Housing Advisor (Covid Response)

Our client is very pleased to have obtained funding for an additional fixed-term Housing Advisor post to cope with the additional demand caused by the Coronavirus crisis.

Based in their Advice Team, you will use your in-depth knowledge and experience of providing specialist housing advice to provide a structured information, advice and casework service to clients of the centre in housing law, housing options and aspects of welfare benefits that relate to housing and homelessness.

You will manage your own specialist caseload and provide advice, support and training to staff who are not specialists in this area to enable them to assist clients with less complex enquiries.

They’re looking for an experienced housing advisor with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who is passionate about enabling people to overcome homelessness and poverty. You will have gained a minimum of 2 years’ experience of housing advice and casework through paid or other voluntary experience. A legal qualification would be an advantage

Our client enables people to gain the skills they need to overcome poverty and homelessness. They work with homeless young people, badly housed families and others in need.

They are always looking for talented people from all backgrounds, to join them and help improve the lives of homeless young people, insecurely housed families and their children. They particularly want to encourage people from under-represented groups to consider applying to work or volunteer with them.

Position: Housing Advisor
Location: Westminster, London
Job type: Full Time, 18 month Contract
Salary: £33,259 per annum
Benefits: Holidays 24 days, 26 after one year’s service, 28 after two years’ service; Pension Scheme; A Season Ticket Loan is available. Many of their staff work flexibly in different ways, including part-time. They welcome job share or flexible working proposals.

Closing Date for Applications: Monday 1st February
First Interviews: Friday 12th February

Previous applicants need not apply. It is compulsory that you upload a personal statement with your application.

You may have experience of the following: Housing Advisor, Legal Advisor, Solicitor, Case Worker, Social Welfare Law, Paralegal, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, NFP, Not for Profit, etc.

Position: HR Advisor (Training Lead)
Type: Part-time (21 hours per week), permanent
Location: MS National Centre, London (some remote working will be possible) – currently home-based
Salary: £19,963 - £22,703 per annum (FTE £33,273 - £37,839) plus excellent benefits
Salary Band: Band E, Level 2
Department: Human Resources

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

In this role, you’ll work closely with colleagues across the MS Society to deliver an efficient HR administration service, ensuring that all HR records are up to date and that contractual documentation is issued promptly, accurately and in compliance with current regulations.

As part of the HR Operations team, you’ll be the first point of contact on general administrative HR enquiries and you will have an important role in managing our HRIS system.  You will be supporting our Learning and OD Manager in the design and delivery of our training for colleagues across the organisation.

Experience of working with an HRIS system previously, excellent organisational and time management skills and a strong attention to detail are essential.

We offer 27 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays), a 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 Wednesday 27th January

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity.

No agencies please.

HR Advisor, Scotland and Northern Ireland

(Ref: SUS3096)

£27,528 per annum

30 - 37.5 hours per week over 4 or 5 days per week

Location: Edinburgh

 Initial home working may be expected due to office closures and restrictions.

About the Role

At Sustrans, we are proud to have one of the highest employee net promoter scores across all sectors in the UK, being in the top third of all employers for people experience and engagement, due to our highly motivated, energised, friendly and committed workforce. We now have a new opportunity for a skilled HR generalist to join us and help play a key part in our people agenda.

Advising a team of passionate staff and managers in Scotland and Northern Ireland on a wide range of HR topics, your role will be ideally placed to build strong relationships as a key local contact. As part of your role, you will be based in Edinburgh but will travel to other UK Sustrans offices to undertake projects where necessary.

About You

As a HR professional, you will ideally be part qualified or working towards membership of the CIPD and will have previous experience of advising managers on topics including absence, conflict resolution and both physical and mental wellbeing.  Able to work independently, you will have excellent organisational skills, be a confident communicator and comfortable both taking responsibility and escalating actions to others.

So, if you are a HR generalist used to working within a confidential environment, and are passionate and committed to the ideals of sustainable transport, this could be the role for you.

In return we can offer you genuine flexibility around working patterns. We embrace values-driven and inclusive leadership and we listen and make time for innovation through our people-centered culture

Apply to join our talented and dedicated team today and help us work together to make change happen. 

Interviews

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9am on Friday 29 January 2021.  Interviews will take place via MS Teams on Tuesday 9 February 2021.

Should Sustrans receive an overwhelming number of applications for this vacancy, the decision may be taken to close it earlier than the advertised closing date, so please ensure your application is submitted as soon as possible.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion.

We welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, particularly where we are under-represented. Currently, this includes people who identify as having a disability, and those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups.

Your application answers will be reviewed blind to ensure fairness. Your responses will be randomised and the shortlisting panel will not see any details about you, including your CV. Your CV will only be seen after shortlisting if you have been invited to an interview.

Please note your application will be automatically rejected if you are not a qualified social worker.

We are recruiting talented Leadership Development Advisors to deliver 1-to-1 and group coaching sessions to Firstline Leaders (FLLs). We currently lack racial diversity in our coaching pool and want our organisation to better reflect the communities we serve. Therefore, we are actively seeking applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds for these roles.

Job Description

Firstline is a tailored leadership development programme based on Frontline’s leadership capability framework and a carefully cultivated curriculum.

First line managers are the primary engine for championing reflective leadership practice and systemic change in social work.

Two ten-month cohorts run each year, the first starting in the spring, the second in autumn. The participant journey on the Firstline programme includes a number of residential leadership modules, workshops and extensive coaching by our Leadership Development Advisors.