Job Title: Youth Worker (Employment and Skills)

Ref: LB/SF/71

Location: North Kensington, London

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Work pattern: Monday to Friday including both daytime and evening sessional work

Salary: £21,313.50 per annum

The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Youth Worker, with both experience in and a passion for supporting young people to gain skills, experience and employment.

The Rugby Portobello Trust, part of P3 Charity, is a dynamic, energising and happy place to work, based in North Kensington, which provides great facilities, experiences and opportunities for children and young people aged 6-25. This post will play a key role in supporting young people into roles in the creative arts sector.

Are you:

• An individual with great engagement and communication and skills?
• Passionate about working with children and young people and promoting their wellbeing, confidence and skills so they can fulfil their employment aspirations?
• Someone who is both an inspiring mentor for young people and enthusiastic team player?

If you answered YES to all of these, then you’re the person we’re looking for!

Our Charity

P3 is a modern, forward thinking organisation, delivering excellent services for people who face social exclusion. Our values are that we innovate in our work. We're different, creative and like to think of new solutions. We are helpful in everything that we do. We're always friendly and approachable. We are passionate about people.

We believe that what we do can make a real and lasting difference. We are determined to tackle problems that others won't. We always go the extra mile and work with dedication and commitment. We work together internally and externally to ensure the best outcomes for the people we support.

What We Offer

In return we offer the chance to join an expanding, dynamic organisation, with excellent opportunities for personal and professional development. We also offer a great benefits package on completion of the probation review:

• 27 days annual leave per year, plus Bank Holidays
• Pension Scheme
• Paycare Employee Assistance Programme
• Excellent Training Opportunities
• Flexible Working Options Available

How to Apply

To apply for this vacancy, please visit our website P3 Charity, go to Work For Us and apply online.

Closing date: 12.00pm (noon) on 12th March 2021

Interview date: 16th March 2021

Please note, this post is subject to an enhanced check made by the Disclosure & Barring Services, paid for by P3.

P3 is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to combating all forms of discrimination.

We are looking for individuals who will assess & develop clients’ employment potential, assisting them into meaningful employment alongside working with employers to facilitate this process through appropriate means. This is a new 3 year project funded by the National Lotto Community Fund and the role will start on Monday 4th May 2021. 

Main duties & responsibilities

1. Working in conjunction with the Client Services team help identify clients who are ready to access employment.
2. Where necessary complete Recovery Star reviews with individual clients.
3. Prepare clients for employment by supporting the development of a CV, compiling Job Applications, undertaking interview practice, arranging, and assisting at interviews as and when required. Plus, all other elements as may be undertaken by a “Job Club”.
4. Identify potential employment opportunities by working with local employers, other VCFS agencies, Jobcentre Plus and commercial employment agencies.  
5. Support clients with Welfare Benefit queries that may arise during the transition to employment.
6. Complete regular reports for both internal departments and external organisations.
7. Liaise internally with all Oakleaf departments & externally with other support agencies, Key Workers etc. where appropriate.
8. Maintain databases, detailing all communication/actions relating to clients, practitioners & advisors with accuracy & in a timely manner.
9. Contribute to the compiling of related departmental KPI’s through the collection of relevant data.
10. Compile success stories and case studies.
11. Contribute to the posting of relevant material on the organisation’s website and social media platforms.

Promotion & Marketing

1. Promote Oakleaf’s services to other organisations & providers, developing & maintaining relationships to aid referrals & promotion. 
2. Attend events, meetings, conferences & networking opportunities as required to ensure Oakleaf’s continued presence in the local community.

General

1. Ensure maintenance of a safe and efficient working environment in accordance with current Health & Safety legislation including the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, COSHH Regulations, Environmental Health & EC Directives.
2. Perform any other reasonable duties as may be requested by the Chief Executive.

This job description is an indicator of general areas of responsibility & will be amended in accordance with the changing needs of the organisation in consultation with the post holder.

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.

Please Note: We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible. IRMO reserves the right to close the Job-Ad as soon as a suitable candidate is found. Please do not send CVs as we do not shortlist from CVs. The role is temporarily home-based due to Covid-19, we require candidates to be available to work from an office-based location at any time. 

The postholder will be responsible for the delivery of high-quality advice and coaching services to support participants to secure and/or progress in employment and for developing relationships with local partners to enable participants to access employment, training, and volunteering opportunities.

• Hours: Part-time, 22.5 hours per week
• Contract: Fixed-term until September 2021
• Pay band: £25,052 (pro-rata)
• Annual leave: 30 days per year (pro-rata)
• Deadline to apply: Rolling 

Are you passionate about dogs and cats? Our people and animals make Battersea a great place to work. Your expertise will help increase our impact for dogs and cats everywhere.

We are looking for an Environment & Sustainability Advisor to be the first point of contact for staff in relation to environment and sustainability issues across the three Centres. Developing, implementing, and monitoring Battersea’s environment and sustainability strategies, policies, and procedures to ensure and implement good practice and reduce the impact that Battersea has on the environment.

About us

Battersea is here for every dog and cat and has been since 1860. We are a leading animal welfare charity and over the last 160 years we’ve grown from one home in London to three rescuing and rehoming centres across the South East. With c500 staff and 1000 volunteers, we have cared for over three million vulnerable animals We also campaign tirelessly to make things better for dogs and cats; sharing our expertise and educating the public and policymakers about responsible pet ownership. Join us and make a difference for every dog and cat.

Our Estates & Facilities Team

The Estates and Facilities Management team provide a cost effective and coordinated Estates & Facilities management service to give expert support to Battersea’s core activities.

What we can offer you

Our dedicated people mean that we can be here for every dog and cat. Whether you are sharing an office with our dogs or directly caring for our cats, our animals show their appreciation every day. There is no better reward than seeing the difference you make to the lives of our dogs and cats first-hand; although we also provide a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
• Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental (£120), optical (£120), physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture (£300) every year
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
• Life insurance

So, if you are passionate about dogs, cats and about our work, then we’d like to hear from you.

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and valuing diversity for all current and prospective staff, volunteers and Trustees. We aim to ensure that this commitment, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together. We would particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic and disabled candidates, who are currently under-represented at Battersea.

For full details, including our job applicant privacy notice, please download our recruitment pack. You can apply by visiting our website. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised.

We are looking for an Advice Supervisor or experienced Adviser (caseworker) to join our team.  If you are passionate about supporting individuals and families in need, have a minimum of two years Adviser experience (Citizens Advice or equivalent accreditation), are a natural team leader, enjoy delivering training and are interested in joining a dedicated professional team we would love to hear from you.

You must be prepared to work flexibly, currently due to the Covid-19, work is home based until our Lambeth premises and outreach re-open.  Our offices have excellent public transport links and Mitcham also has a carpark.  We offer a friendly and welcoming work environment and can provide flexible work opportunities dependent on service demands. 

This role will initially be on a remote-working basis, changing to office-based (in Hammersmith and Fulham and involving travel across London) when circumstances allow and as required by WGN’s services

The London Survivors Gateway (LSG) is an innovative project that is the first of its kind in London. It is a partnership of specialist sexual violence services in London comprising of the four Rape Crisis Centres, Galop, SurvivorsUK and The Havens that have come together to provide a unique single point of access into specialist sexual violence services.

The LSG is run by Navigators who support any survivor, aged 13 or above, to access long-term services including advocacy, counselling and other services that they may require. It is a fast-paced role, providing timely and short-term interventions to address immediate needs whilst helping survivors to make decisions about the next steps in their healing journey.

Navigators work from a person centred, trauma informed and survivor led, integrated approach ensuring individualised care pathways that are rooted in empowerment and best practice. The work is delivered through a commitment to an anti-oppressive, feminist framework that strives to address additional barriers and meet the diverse range of survivors needs understanding the specific support needs of each survivor. Navigators are supported by a team of experienced practitioners and receive an ongoing package of training and clinical supervision.

The successful candidate will provide holistic support that is innovative. They will have specialist knowledge in sexual violence as well as frontline experience supporting survivors. The successful candidate will have exceptional communication skills, strong IT skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, telephone focused role. If you have these skills, and want to join this unique and innovative project, we would love to hear from you.

WGN’s employee benefits include: 3% pension contribution, enhanced annual leave entitlement and an Employee Assistance Scheme.

Please visit our website to download and application pack. Completed applications and equal opportunity forms should be emailed to human resources 

Closing Date for Applications: 10am on Monday 29th March 2021

Interviews to be held (via Zoom) on: Monday 12th & Thursday 15th April 2021

Please note if you have not received a response to your application within 2 weeks of the closing date you can unfortunately assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

This post is subject to satisfactory references and DBS checks.

WGN is an equal opportunities employer.

The above post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.

Get Berkshire Active works with organisations across Berkshire to increase participation in sport and physical activity. Our overriding aim is to use physical activity to contribute to social, economic, health and community agendas across Berkshire, through the personal development of individuals. We provide our partners with support to achieve these shared aims alongside the delivery of a number of projects to encourage people to be active.

We are seeking an individual with a passion for making a difference to play an integral role in the coordination and delivery of our Employability and Crime Prevention programmes. There is a focus on young people but our programmes also support adults of all ages. The post holder will be required to organise, coordinate and (on some occasions) deliver appropriate interventions, in consultation with partners and participants. We use activities and sport to help develop soft skills in those who are unemployed and self control, empathy and positivity in those at risk of offending. The objective is to encourage participants to become confident and motivated to undertake further training / education or to find employment and therefore reduce their likelihood of becoming involved in crime.

We understand that this is a very unique post, combining elements of physical activity knowledge with employment and crime prevention experience. Therefore we are looking for individuals with experience in one of these areas, but who have the capability, interest and drive to challenge themselves to develop the skills and knowledge in the other areas. If you have transferable skills and are a fast learner we will support you to grow and develop in the role with a wide range of CPD and personal development opportunities. This role may be appropriate for someone with:

• Recruitment / Work Coaching Experience (with an interest in sport / physical activity)
• Youth / Offender Mentoring (with an interest in sport / physical activity)
• Sports Coach / Physical Training Instructor (with knowledge / interest in employment / crime prevention)
• Health / Social Care / Housing Support Advisors
• Personal Development Coaches

Programmes delivered by GBA involve significant numbers of partners working together and the post-holder will be required to manage delivery partnerships between referral agencies and specialist coaches to achieve results.  The post-holder will also need to be comfortable promoting the programme and engaging with participants to take part in the course. 

The post-holder will also support other projects or areas of work focused on using physical activity as a vehicle to improve physical, mental and social health. Ideally candidates will have experience in a coaching, mentoring or employability training role.

*The role will require travel around the county to deliver courses. The role is based at Bisham Abbey however we support working from home where appropriate.

Note: applicants will need to complete an Equal Opportunities and Criminal Record declaration form upon application.  Both are available via the below link.

See full vacancy and application details on our website

An exciting new role, for a qualified counsellor, developed in partnership between CAYSH and Off the Record to offer counselling/mental health support to vulnerable young people living in CAYSH supported accommodation and consultation/support to staff concerned about a young person’s mental wellbeing.

Established in 1981, CAYSH is both a charity, and not for profit organisation, who specialise in helping to reduce homelessness of young people and vulnerable adults. Our mission is to enable young people to have a safe place to call home and to access opportunities to have the best chance in life.

Off the Record is an award-winning young people’s mental health charity offering a range of support services to children and young people across South London for over 25 years. We are an outward looking charity with a strong reputation for delivering professional support services to young people, coupled with the motivation to develop new and innovative responses to mental health needs.

This new Young People’s Counsellor post would be responsible for developing and delivering a counselling/mental health support service for young people aged 16-25 living in CAYSH supported accommodation. Applicants need to hold a professional counselling qualification to diploma level or equivalent and have a very strong ability to actively engage with a wide range of young people. Training/experience in CBT particularly welcome.

The post holder would be employed by CAYSH & report directly to the Head of Operations but with clinical supervision provided through Off the Record.

CAYSH is committed to safeguarding all staff, service users and visitors. Staff must therefore undergo satisfactory employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (exemption order) 1975.  

CAYSH is an equal opportunities employer, committed to fair treatment in employment and service delivery. 

Are you seeking a fantastic opportunity to play a vital role in a dynamic growing charity supporting young refugees and asylum seekers?

The new senior post of Head of Finance and Internal Operations, is an exciting role which is critical for Young Roots' delivery of our new three-year strategy.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, and a key member of the Senior Management Team, the role combines strategic thinking and operational activity.  The post-holder will have an excellent track record of charity finance leadership and operation, and be excited by building a wider team to manage Human Resources and IT and other internal functions.

Young Roots is at an exciting stage of its development.  Our income has trebled in the last 5 years, and the number of restricted funds has increased five-fold in the same period.  This growth has enabled us to develop our services and activities to support more young refugees and asylum seekers in a deeper and more sustainable way.  The new senior post of Head of Finance and Internal Operations, is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in enabling the charity to deliver our new three-year strategy, ensuring we are achieving our targets for the years ahead.

Young Roots recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, and particularly welcome BAME candidates and those with lived experience of migration and the asylum system. Our selection procedures ensure that people are treated on the basis of their relevant merits, experience, skills and abilities. Young Roots is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Successful applicants will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Responsible to: Operation Manager/Executive Director

Status: 25 hours p/w for the first 6 months, 29 p/w afterwards (including Saturday)

Location: Edgeware Office/ Remote working

End of fixed term: July 2021, extendable for another 3 years subject to funding

Salary: £22,000 per annum for the first 6 months. Can go up to £26500 per annum, based on experience.

Note: Suitable applicants will be offered an interview immediately due to the urgency of the position

About Afghan Association Paiwand

Paiwand is a refugee community organisation that works to benefit the refugee

and migrant communities in the United Kingdom by reducing poverty, advancing education,

and relieving suffering through the provision of several services, including advocacy,

supported housing, mental health, youth programmes and others. It currently assists over

2000 beneficiaries each year throughout north London.

Organisation Aims 

Paiwand aims to assist and enable refugees and asylum seekers to have

their views considered by the organisations who make decisions which affect them.

The service provides people with advice and support in several areas including housing,

welfare benefits, legal rights, education, immigration, and mental health. We aim to enable

refugees living in North West London to successfully integrate and access services by

providing support, information, and representation across a range of areas, in response to

client needs. The advocacy service provided by Paiwand is both free and independent.

Immigration Programme Manager Job Purpose

The post holders main aim is to develop and supervise the Immigration Programme at Paiwand. We currently provide one-to-one specialist advice, casework, and practical support to London-based migrant and refugee clients in the areas of immigration & asylum (up to OISC L2-3), however we are urgently in need of an Immigration Programme Manager to help develop the service considering some changes to OISC code of standards and new immigration framework. We require an immigration casework manager who is trained to OISC level 3 to manage all our activities including remote working services, Brent Hub outreach, Saturday Immigration Clinic etc. and supervise some of our immigration advisors. There will be a 4 months’ probation period for this role.

Key responsibilities:

· To review the current immigration service. This includes working with the director and other managers to develop assessments, policies, procedures, and case management tools.

· To take the lead in supervising volunteer immigration advisers and trainee advisers in our Saturday Immigration Clinic or remote working scheme.

· Provide one-to-one specialist advice (including immigration advice to OISC L3) and support to London-based migrant and refugee clients by phone, email, and face to face and video-calls.

· Provide thorough follow-up immigration casework and support where appropriate and provide clear and accurate signposting, referrals, and active referrals, where possible and appropriate.

· Assist in evidencing the impact of work done, including recording, monitoring and reporting against project targets.

· Work with colleagues in Paiwand to maintain and develop our holistic approach and commitment to human rights, community development, diversity, and best practice in working with vulnerable migrants.

· To coordinate our out-of-office services and collaborate with the hub centres where we deliver services.

· Work closely with our funders and OISC to ensure we meet our funding and compliance obligations on time.

· To develop and manage effective remotely delivered services that leave no vulnerable clients behind.

· To collect and analyse data and feed them into the policy of the organisation

· Develop and update the Immigration Advice Handbook for sustainable record of the project activities, policy, and procedures. This should also reflect relevant legal framework, monitoring and evaluation tools and annual reports and surveys.

Qualifications and Requirements:

· Trained as a solicitor or as a level 3 OISC adviser

· Experience in providing immigration advice for at least 5 years

· Experience developing case management procedures in line with OISC code of standards is desirable.

· Experience providing supervision to OISC trainee immigration advisers

· Availability on Saturdays to assist in the Immigration Clinic.

· Be able to speak and write English fluently. Knowledge of foreign languages is also a plus.

· Committed to assisting the refugee and migrant community in line with Paiwand’s values, policies, and procedures.

· A degree in law or law practice qualification in UK or other Common or civil law jurisdiction is desirable.

Person Specification:

· Humble, tolerant, hardworking, and meticulous

· Strong sense of empathy for vulnerable clients

· Ability to work or collaborate with other staff and volunteers

To apply please follow the steps in "How to Apply" above.

Hammersmith, Fulham, Ealing & Hounslow Mind provides mental health services in the boroughs. We are looking for an enthusiastic, passionate and hardworking individual to joining our "Well at Work" (WaW) Team.

WaW is a training and consultancy service which provides mental health awareness and wellbeing programmes (including training, consultancy, policy development, wellbeing interventions) to both public and private sector organisations across the UK.

The Role

This is a client facing role with the primary purpose to deliver training to public and private sector clients. There will also be the requirements of account managing clients to grow the accounts and supporting with new product development including designing, developing and enhancing training packages for existing client needs and new offers.

A good knowledge of mental health issues and wellbeing topics is compulsory. The ideal candidate should have a strong personal desire to combat the stigma associated to mental health in organisations and be able to demonstrate this.

This position will be self-funded via the margin from the delivery of trainings undertaken and the stability and future security of the role will be based on this financial aspect alongside performance.

Given the current climate, delivery is primarily remote via online platforms such as zoom. This will not always be the case and face to face delivery will be a default part of the role when possible.

This is a permanent contract for 28 hours per week. 

Post is subject to a DBS check.

Please apply by sending your completed application form, following the steps in "How to Apply" above.

Disabled candidates are particularly encouraged to apply and as a ‘disability confident employer’ ADD guarantees to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria.

Safeguarding Officer.

The aim of this role is to provide leadership and expertise in the area of safeguarding and, working with Safeguarding Focal Points in our country programmes, ensure that the ADD team and partners are well equipped to deliver safe and effective programmes; as well as to promote learning across ADD’s work in this area on multiple levels.

Your Role.

The postholder will need an in-depth knowledge and experience of safeguarding issues, including legal frameworks, policy and best practice within the context of international development. With substantial experience of working directly with children and/or adults at risk with direct responsibility for child protection and/or safeguarding, you will also have significant experience working with international organisations, preferably in a safeguarding advisor/manager role.

For more information on the role and how to apply please visit our website.

About ADD International. 

For over 32 years ADD International has been supporting some of the world’s most remarkable disability activists working on the frontline of discrimination. We give them and their organisations the tools and resources to build powerful movements for change; and we make sure their voices are heard by global leaders and people with the power to make real change.

Advice Officer (Housing)

Permanent

Part Time - 2.5 days a week

Up to £30,000pa pro rata (depending on experience)

Do you want to make a positive impact on people’s lives? Our Advice Service exists to improve opportunities and reduce poverty in London. Working primarily with people who identify as Irish, the service works to empower people using a strengths-based approach. We are looking for a compassionate and enthusiastic individual with experience delivering advice on housing and welfare to join our friendly and dedicated team. 

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and with partner agencies to achieve the best outcomes for clients, the Advice Officer will provide advice on housing and welfare benefits as well as advocating with third parties. The role requires good knowledge of the housing and benefits system for people of working age and older people

Since March 2020, our advice service has been delivered remotely, with advisers working from home until further notice in response to government guidance.

ABOUT THE LIC

The London Irish Centre is the Irish Heart of London. Our Mission is to empower and enrich lives through Irish community and culture. For over sixty years, we’ve been proud to provide vital frontline welfare services to multi-generational Irish diaspora in London, whilst instilling positive impact within local communities through education, entertainment and cultural awareness; courtesy of our vibrant venue and home: The London Irish Centre. As a charity, we represent all that is celebrated about Ireland: warm, welcoming, inclusive, diverse, unique, and open to every generation.

The deadline for applications is Monday 1st March 2021, 9am.

The London Irish Centre is a London Living Wage and Equal Opportunities employer.

We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities. We encourage BAME and disabled applicants and value the positive impact that difference has on our teams. We are committed to equality and diversity within our workforce and all opportunities provided by the LIC. Whilst our offices have some barriers to access, we are taking steps to resolve these, and in the meantime continue to encourage interest from applicants who require reasonable adjustments within the workplace.

Staff Benefits

• Free tickets to LIC core cultural programmed events (subject to availability and may not apply to fundraising events and partnership events at external venues)
• 50% discount on LIC education courses (subject to availability)
• 20% staff discount at the LIC shop and 10% staff discount a the LIC bar
• Mindfulness App membership
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme with Health Assured
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech Scheme
• Team socials and activities