Group Work Coordinator – Shore House Ref:966

Permanent

Salary: £24,454 per annum + £1,469 per annum Anti-Social Hours Enhancement

Full time: 37 hours per week (average over a 6-week rolling rota, including evenings (until 10.30pm), weekends and daytime hours)

Based in Brighton

5.5% employer pension contribution (reviewed annually)

Annual leave entitlement starts at 25 working days per annum

We are seeking to appoint a group work coordinator to join our innovative and dynamic service which provides accommodation and intensive one-to-one and group support to a diverse group of 20 people with mental health issues and complex needs.

The successful candidate will use psychologically informed ways of working to:

• Devise, coordinate and develop the in-house group work programme that aims to empower clients and promote independence
• Build relationships with services in the community to enhance opportunities for clients.
• Work closely with the rest of the Shore House team in meeting the needs of all 20 residents
• Work creatively and flexibly in partnership with clients and their support worker in times of enhanced need or risk.

You will be part of an experienced, knowledgeable and supportive team and benefit from a range of in-house and external training designed with a strong commitment to your personal development.

For full details and to apply please go to our website

Closing Date: 12 noon, Monday 9th November 2020

Interview Date: Tuesday 17th / Wednesday 18th November 2020

This role is based in the UK and open to individuals with unrestricted right to live and work in the UK. At this stage we are unable to offer sponsorship opportunities. Therefore, you must currently hold the right to work in the UK.

Summary of Role

The Procurement & Logistics Coordinator will be a technical lead on procurement and logistic matters introducing, developing and implementing best practice at our UK Headquarters and offering technical support to our Country Offices. The role will aim to support Muslim Aid in its delivery of high quality, accessible and reliable humanitarian aid across UK Headquarters and Country Offices. It will encourage engagement as we further develop our procurement and logistics systems, policies and procedures and associated planning.

The post holder will manage the procurement and logistics framework and tools, in order to strengthen the capabilities and knowledge of all our stakeholders, ensuring we adopt best practice and industry standards across our global operations. The post holder will work closely with key stakeholders, help identify and develop a robust system and framework across our business operations to support ongoing logistics and procurement activities. You will also oversee all education and training delivered to staff, volunteers, consultants and those associated to Muslim Aid.

About the Role

The main responsibilities of this role will be to:

• Develop and co-ordinate the procurement and logistics strategy for UK Headquarters and offer technical support to Country Offices with local strategy and planning aimed at strengthening local procurement capacity and resources.
• Help and support UK Headquarters, Country Office Focal Points and staff to establish and develop local procurement networks to support local implementation.
• Support effective auditing and certification of the Country Offices procurement systems and provide guidance to the countries on designing appropriate procurement frameworks and accompanying action plans. Oversee follow-up action in order to ensure maximum levels of compliance and competence.
• Review /adapt Muslim Aid’s Global Procurement policy and procedures, reporting mechanisms, risk registers and other procedures that are managed/supervised by UK Headquarters and Country Office teams and partners.
• Develop systems to anticipate, assess and manage risks and concerns raised across our UK Headquarters and Country Offices, ensuring that appropriate follow up is conducted and learning from implementing those processes is communicated across the organisation and embedded into its culture.

About You

To be successful in this role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics and Supply Chain, or other related field.
• Experience of procurement and logistics practices within developing countries.
• Proven experience designing, facilitating and evaluating procurement training programmes/workshops in different cultural and organisational contexts and at a range of levels.
• Solid experience of analysing, drafting, preparing and presenting comprehensive reports and assessments to audiences at a range of levels.
• Knowledge of procurement/supply chain and logistics regulations in local and international setting.
• Ability to adapt to changing deadlines and priorities and deliver results against demanding timetables and in the face of competing demands.
• Willingness and ability to travel independently and work within challenging environments, sometimes at short notice.

Why you should Apply

If you are self-motivated, with the ability to be strategic and adaptable. If you understand the importance of reducing costs so that charity money can be spent where the need is greatest, then this is an exciting opportunity for an aspiring Procurement & Logistics Coordinator.

Muslim Aid’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children and vulnerable adults in our care/employment. Successful candidates will be expected to undergo a DBS check. In addition, all successful candidates for finance roles will undergo an Experian Credit Check.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief or age.

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications will be accepted until closing date, however, Muslim Aid reserves the right to initiate interviews and the selection process on a rolling basis with the aim of identifying an appropriate candidate as quickly as possible.

NOTE: We will review your application and see if you are a good fit for the position, and for us. Due to the volume of applicants, we are unable to contact everyone so if you are selected to continue to the interview process, we will be in contact with you.

Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you want to join a team that are passionate about improving mental health and wellbeing?

We're looking for two people to join our team as Project Coordinators to work across our projects, delivering a range of programmes that support children and young people to build their resilience and improve their mental wellbeing.

Could this be you?

We're looking for someone who is hardworking, personable and enthusiastic with some experience of working with children and young people. Ideally, you will have knowledge of schools and experience of planning and coordinating projects but, above all, we want people who are passionate and share Lancashire Mind’s ambition to achieve Mental Wellbeing for All.

Hours: part-time, 28 hours per week
Contract: temporary until 31 July 2021 with possibility of extension dependent on funding
Salary: NJC points 14 (£22,462) to 19 (£24,799) (pay award pending)
Responsible to: CYP Project Lead or Community Development Lead
Location: working from home initially due to covid-19 restrictions but usually based in Chorley, with extensive travel across Lancashire

Lancashire Mind is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, particularly candidates with a lived experience of mental health conditions who fulfil all the criteria within the person specification.

Deadline for applications:9am on 16 November 2020.

Applications must be submitted using the Lancashire Mind job application form, which is attached to this email along with the recruitment pack that provides more information about Lancashire Mind and the job.

Thank you!
The Lancashire Mind Team

We are looking to appoint a trainer to deliver management training through RAD’s Deaf Advance programme as we enter a major expansion phase.

The successful candidate will be a native signer or have a native level of fluency in British Sign Language (BSL). If you are an experienced management trainer, or a generalist trainer with practical management experience, we would be delighted to meet you. 

Working closely with an experienced Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) trainer, you will enter a period of learning (through coaching and mentoring) to prepare you for independent delivery of ILM management courses.

Your work will make a positive difference to the lives of deaf people across Britain.

This is a permanent contract with life assurance benefit and generous pension contributions. 

Essential requirements:

• Evidenced participation in CPD over the past three years (relevant to the role/ subject area) and up to date CPD log.
• Experience of training design/delivery and an understanding of the training cycle.
• A valid and recognised training/teaching qualification or evidence of current (within the last three years) experience of delivering regular training relevant to the level and subject area.
• Experience and strong occupational competence within a managerial role.
• Recent experience of delivering and assessing training (preferably management training).
• Experience of working within a quality framework.
• Knowledge, understanding and application of a range of teaching and learning methodologies relevant to the level and subject area.
• Effective communication skills.
• Diplomacy and sensitivity in handling difficult situations.
• Good IT skills.
• Ability to tailor communication to meet the needs of the audience.
• Flexible approach to working.
• Must be prepared to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

This post is subject to two references and an enhanced DBS check. Both have to be satisfactory to RAD.

New closing date:

Closing date for applications:  Wednesday 11 November 2020

Interview date: Wednesday 18 November 2020 (Interviews will be held in London or on Zoom)

RAD is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment.

RAD positively encourages applications from Deaf people and will support Deaf people to meet the person specification through Access to Work contracts.

RAD is an equal opportunities employer. Please visit our website to  download our Equal Opportunities Policy and our Employment of Ex-offenders Policy.

We are looking for a passionate, enthusiastic and motivated Coordinator who will oversee and develop the Take a Break (TAB) short breaks service for children and young people with learning disabilities and/or autism. Even during the Coronavirus pandemic, TAB has maintained a trusted and well regarded service for children and families and we believe that it will continue to thrive once pandemic restrictions are lifted.

TAB offers school holiday camps as well as individual and small group activities throughout the year. TAB is the children and young people’s operation of Barnet Mencap’s Short Breaks service. This role would suit someone with a background in sports, arts and crafts, or drama and dance with experience of working with children with learning disabilities; someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment and has a real drive for children’s activities. The role will be both administrative and active, based in Hendon and across the London Borough of Barnet.

In this role you will oversee the operational excellence of our camps and clubs as well developing the year-round community-based children’s service. You will ensure that services are delivered in line with company and Care Quality Commission requirements, and will achieve business performance targets.  

Take a Break work will require working in early mornings, evenings, weekends and school holidays as well as during regular office hours.

The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) application for work with children and adults

We are looking for candidates with a background in children’s activities, children’s sport, arts, drama and childcare who hold a relevant level 4 qualification or above, or who are working towards such a qualification.

We are looking for someone with the following skills and abilities:

• To communicate effectively and to inspire confidence and motivate children and young people aged up to 25 of all abilities;
• To demonstrate perseverance, patience and flexibility;
• To react calmly, quickly and effectively in emergency situations;
• To demonstrate excellent planning and time management, working within tight budgets;
• To communicate effectively with parents, carers, teachers and professionals from other agencies;
• To be able to lead, coach and develop a team of support workers
• Good IT and administration skills.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assess the needs of potential clients of the TAB short break project

• Ensure that individual care plans are implemented and monitored by Support Workers for each child or young person's short stay or support session

• Promote the value and respect for individuals’ rights and needs; giving opportunities to make choices; giving opportunities to gain life skills and to develop relationships; and to be involved in non-segregated activities in the community
• Keeping children and young people safe, and keeping safeguarding at the front of all our work by identifying and resolving any potential issues and working with other colleagues and agencies
• Plan and carry out all TAB work in a person-centred way
• Ensure that the project is sensitive to and meets the cultural needs of individuals. Establish and develop links with parents, carers and relatives in order to provide sensitive services.
• Develop flexible services which respond to the needs of the clients and parents and carers 
• Ensure a high standard of medical care is given to those clients with health issues and eating difficulties, e.g. epilepsy, asthma etc.

OFFICE SKILLS

• Assist the Registered Manager to co-ordinate the day-to-day running of the Take a Break project to include planning community support sessions, group work and activity programmes with appropriate staff rotas in place
• Maintain effective communication systems including effective short break booking systems and dealing with related telephone calls, emails etc.
• Have good IT skills and knowledge of Microsoft packages including cloud-based systems
• Maintain accurate records in accordance with GDPR and Data Protection requirements
• Keep records and implement documentation as required by the CQC
• Attend reviews and other meetings as appropriate
• Assist with regular quality audits for Barnet Mencap and our commissioners.

STAFF MANAGEMENT

• Positively promote teamwork and lead in team building sessions for TAB staff
• Assist in the recruitment and selection of support staff in conjunction with the Manager and Chief Executive
• Maintain effective supervision communication systems including written procedures and handover notes to maintain continuity of care
• Assist in implementing inductions for new staff
• Offer regular supervision to staff which is of a high professional standard and quality
• Carry out quality appraisals yearly with six-month reviews
• Identify staff training needs

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

• Maintain and monitor budgets ensuring the systems operate within budget and in conjunction with Barnet Mencap's procedures.  Suggest improvements to systems and highlight any issues to the Manager.
• Take responsibility for TAB budgets in the absence of the Manager, e.g. Petty Cash

HEALTH AND SAFETY

• Ensure that high standards of health and safety are maintained and that procedures are reviewed and followed
• Contribute to developing in-house procedures, e.g. risk assessments and lifting & handling assessments
• Have a willingness to take controlled risks, and to be adventurous, but managing those risks carefully.
• Ensure that a high standard of food is served when appropriate, and that food hygiene regulations are adhered to when food is prepared by TAB staff
• Keep abreast of developments in the field by means of reading literature and journals etc.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Actively promote equal opportunities policies and anti-discriminatory practices

PROMOTION OF SERVICE

Develop links with the community and other organisations to promote positive images of people with learning disabilities including utilising Barnet Mencap’s social media platforms.

It is expected that the post holder will perform the role in a way that furthers the values of the organisation with reference to equal access and opportunity and the high quality of service provided.

FLEXIBILITY

In order to deliver services effectively, a degree of flexibility is needed and the postholder may be required to perform work not specifically referred to above and be required to change shifts in response to the needs of the service.  Such duties, however, will fall within the scope of the post, at the appropriate grade.

GENERAL

The duties and responsibilities of this post may change over a period of time.  Only significant additional duties or responsibilities as required by the Chief Executive will render the post for re­-evaluation.

To apply, please fill in our Application form or send us your CV with a covering letter exaplining how you meet the criteria in our Person Specification. For more details, head to the Jobs page on our website.

Initially reporting to the CEO

Additional days to be offered in accordance with future funding

As the Sophie Hayes Foundation embarks on an exciting phase of growth and development, supporting more women survivors of Human Trafficking, this role will be a valued member of the organisation’s Birmingham & West Midlands Team

The right candidate will focus on delivering our programme Workshops across Birmingham and the West Midlands, through effective and productive collaborations.

Detailed Role Description

1. Manage and deliver Workshops across the West Midlands, by building partnerships with other NGO’s and referral partners, resourcing, equipping and training facilitators and co-ordinating programmes
2. Effectively and efficiently manage local Workshop budgets 
3. Manage all KPI’s, ensuring correct reporting of programme outputs and outcomes. 
4. Continuously improve the Workshops programme through learning from feedback. 
5. Ensure our survivors, partners and volunteers are engaged, motivated and ‘have a voice’ to influence and shape our programme design. 
6. Build relationships and source long term, broad impacting relationships with businesses and training institutions, in partnership with the Birmingham and West Midlands Coaching Coordinator
7. Supervise and manage Workshop volunteers, with the objective of growing individual and group capabilities, skills and resources.
8. Consistently work with and encourage the growth of leadership volunteers in order to increase organisation capacity and capabilities

Person Specification:

Essential

1. Minimum 3 years’ experience of successful programme delivery in the UK charity sector
2. Educated to degree level or equivalent, or the ability to demonstrate competence through experience
3. Experience of working to, and meeting KPI’s
4. Experience of proactively researching and engaging current and prospective partners
5. Knowledge of best practice in programme delivery
6. Outstanding communication skills and the ability to tailor written and verbal content and style to a range of audiences.
7. Ability to work under pressure and deliver outcomes to tight deadlines
8. Strong IT skills (Blackbaud Etapestry or similar CRM systems etc. Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook,)
9. Ability to work on own initiative as well as a key member of a team
10. Flexible and proactive approach and attitude
11. Enthusiasm and drive to make things happen
12. Ability to work occasionally outside of normal office working hours
13. Supportive of a small but fast paced team 
14. Supportive of non-Birmingham locations
15. Driving licence

Desirable

1. Knowledge and understanding of the human trafficking and modern-day slavery sector
2. Experience of using social media and digital communication tools

APPLICATION PROCESS AND CRITERIA:

The people that we work with come from all over the world and have a wide variety of beliefs, experiences, backgrounds. We are committed to sharing reflecting this rich diversity amongst our staff, volunteers and trustees and would strongly encourage applicants from minority and under-represented groups

However, 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 20

Applications without a covering letter will not be progressed to the next stage

Selected candidate will be required to complete a DBS and must have the right to work in the UK.

Key Areas: North, East & South London

The job exists to co-ordinate an open-access Employment Plus service which will assist individuals in addressing barriers to finding and sustaining employment or in becoming digitally included.

Key Responsibilities:
The role of Employment Development Co-ordinator involves identifying, developing, securing and helping sustain appropriate work opportunities for unemployed persons within the local community. As the post holder you will be responsible for engaging, training and managing a team of volunteers. In addition to this you will manage developing and maintaining close working partnerships with Homelessness Services, Community Services and Corps, to support those in the community experiencing unemployment.

The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate:

• Knowledge of the local labour market and significant experience in Employer Engagement

• Experience in delivering high quality services to people suffering from unemployment

• Proven ability to be self-directing, planning and prioritising own work load

• Strong communication skills both written and verbal

These are permanent positions. Prior to the Covid 19 pandemic the team was based at our Headquarters currently at 101 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6BN. Since that time the team has been working remotely and this will continue until at least 2nd January 2021. Within the next 1-2 years the current offices in Newington Causeway will be vacated. New flexible working arrangements are being developed in the Central London area to reflect the changed world of work that has arisen following the pandemic.

Benefits: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, a contributory pension scheme; season ticket loan and an employee assistance programme.

Appointment subject to satisfactory references and proof of right to work in the UK.

Applications will be shortlisted on a weekly basis.

CVs will not be accepted.

Promoting equality in the workplace

To lead targeted faculty level representation and student engagement with: course representation; academic societies; faculty representation mechanisms; faculty plans; broader union led opportunities.

Who are we?

Part business, part charity, part membership body – The Union is an amazing place to work. Professionally run, but different. Our professional team of over 150 people support elected student leaders to be effective in making change, improving lives and fulfilling potential. Winner of the NUS Campaigning Award 2017, The Union is one of more than 550 students’ unions across the country. We’re located in the amazing city of Manchester, famous for its music, arts, sport, social heritage and diversity. With 38,000 student members, 150 student groups, a huge range of services and a bold strategy, we’re one of the most exciting.

What’s the job?

• Act as the first point of contact for faculty colleagues in the University.
• Work to support the University in achieving its quality targets for education, including coordination of the union’s contribution to reviews and audits.
• Coordinating mechanisms to garner feedback from course representatives to identify common issues and experiences.
• Measuring and promoting the impact of student representation on academic matters.
• Supporting the Membership Development Manager in working with the Education Officer on relevant plans, projects and campaigns
• Support the Membership Development Manager to produce evidence for quality-focused reports produced on a regular basis.
• Work with other departments to promote the National Student Survey and other feedback

Who you are

• Passionate about issues relating to participation and involvement in the higher education environment
• Confident in leading a range of representative projects and initiatives
• Excellent organisation and prioritization skills and the ability to work to multiple deadlines
• Proactive at working part of a team and in collaboration with other teams.
• Able to work under pressure and exhibit a can-do attitude

Why apply?

There has never been a better time to work for The Union. Based just off Oxford Road, in the centre of vibrant Manchester, The Union will train you thoroughly, reward you well and encourage you to build a long-term career that inspires you.

The exact opposite of corporate, we’re progressive, creative individuals working to make a difference in unconventional workplaces. In return for your passion and experience, we offer the flexibility for work-life balance, a competitive salary for the non-profit sector and excellent holiday allowance. We’re absolutely open to considering requests for job-share or part-time working.

We’re committed to equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, or disability status.

We want to support diverse and inclusive work environments and are actively looking for people who share our values. Whilst not a requirement, we particularly encourage applications from BAME candidates, who are currently underrepresented.

Apply: To apply please download the application form from the Union website. Please return completed application forms to the email address specified on the form. 

Please note application forms must be submitted in Microsoft Word format. 

Closing date: 23:00, 11th November 2020  

If you’re successfully shortlisted, we’ll see you at an interview during the week commencing 23rd November.  

The interviews will take place via Microsoft Teams. Therefore, you will be required to use IT equipment including a camera for the video interview. 

Please note we do not accept CV’s or cover letters.

Work somewhere professional, but different. Build a career with students’ unions.

Care Coordinator

Contract: Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover) up to 12 months, Part Time.
Hours: 17.5 hours (days can be agreed, although the successful candidate must be able to work Tuesday am)
Location: Manchester, (currently working remotely)
Salary: £30,746 pro rata per annum (actual salary £15,373 pa) Grade 18R
Closing Date for applications: 8 November 2020

We have an exciting opportunity for a Care Coordinator to join our team to support the clinical service delivery. Many of our clients have complex needs and this role ensures that clients are supported to access and engage in multi-agency services.

The role involves assessment, care planning and provision of stabilisation support to our most complex clients. The role involves working alongside Therapists,  Legal and Welfare staff as part of a truly multi-disciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have prior experience of working in mental health / social care settings, and be committed to a human rights approach in working with asylum seekers, refugees and survivors of torture.

In return, we offer a competitive package, with a generous 30 day annual leave entitlement, and 6% pension contribution.

To view the Job Description and Person Specification, please click the link provided.

Freedom from Torture is dedicated to healing and protecting people who have survived torture. We provide therapies to improve physical and mental health, we medically document torture, and we provide legal and welfare help. We expose torture globally, we fight to hold torturing states to account and we campaign for fairer treatment of torture survivors in the UK.

We campaign for national and global change, using evidence from our services and survivor voices to protect and promote survivors' rights and hold torturing states to account. We are proud to play a significant role in the global anti-torture movement. Survivors, active and empowered, are at the centre of all of our work. 

Freedom from Torture is committed to its responsibilities under safeguarding, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure, as well as a need for full employment history and up to date employment references.

Freedom from Torture is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if high volumes of applications are received. 

1. Summary

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to assist with the design and pilot of a Further Education (FE) project within our wider Access to Higher Education (HE) Programme. Responding to increased need which has been exacerbated by the educational inequalities arising from Covid-19, this new project coordinator will work with the programme manager and HE project coordinator to 1) embed FE advice, guidance, training and support across this programme and 2) provide direct FE advice, guidance and support to young refugees and asylum seekers referred to the programme. This post holder’s FE expertise will complement and enhance the programme’s existing services for young refugees and asylum seekers and lay the foundation for longer term FE advice, guidance and support in RSN beyond this development phase. 

Job title:  Further Education (FE) Project Coordinator

Reports to: Head of Access to Higher Education

Staff responsibility: None 

Hours: Full time

Salary: £27,000 

Contract: 6 months (with potential for extension, subject to project development and funding). We are proactively applying for funding for a longer term role.

Location: RSN is based in Willesden Junction, north west London. The majority of our team are currently working from home due to Covid-19. Ordinarily this role would be based out of our London office but will be predominantly home-based whilst COVID restrictions make this preferable.

2. Application process

You must have a visa that allows you to work in the UK for the duration of this contract to apply for this job.

As with all roles at RSN, we particularly welcome applications from people with refugee backgrounds.

To apply, please submit your cover letter and a tailored CV (ensuring any gaps in employment are explained) through CharityJob by 8am on Wednesday 11th November. Interviews will take place online on Wednesday 18th November and references will be taken up prior to appointment. 

In the cover letter (maximum 2 pages of A4) please: 

1. Explain what attracts you both to working at RSN and in this role specifically and what about our ethos makes us a good fit for you;

2. Demonstrate how your experience evidences competencies 1-3 (FE/refugee sector knowledge and experience; experience of working with young people; developing and delivering training and workshops) in the person specification below; and

3. Tell us about a time you have successfully worked on multiple work streams whilst ensuring that all work is performed to a high standard and no balls are dropped.

4. Clearly state the earliest date you would be available to start should you be appointed. The funding for this role must be spent within a 6 month period and so we are not able to accommodate long notice periods.

3. About Refugee Support Network (RSN)

At Refugee Support Network we are working towards a world where all young people displaced by conflict or crisis are able to build more hopeful futures. We do this by supporting young refugees and asylum seekers to access, remain and progress in education. Currently, over 500 young people each year benefit from our three core programmes: Educational Mentoring, Access to Higher Education and Specialist Education and Wellbeing Support. Alongside our direct work with young people, we undertake research and consultancy and provide training, ensuring that the voices of young refugees and asylum seekers are heard by the policy- and decision-makers who affect their lives.

4. Job mission and outcomes

Our work and research demonstrate the many challenges young asylum seekers and refugees face in educational progression such as barriers caused by the intersection of their immigration status and age.

This new project coordinator will enable RSN to 

1. Embed FE advice, guidance, training and support across RSN’s higher education programme which equips young asylum seekers and refugees to access and succeed at university through the provision of advice, support, scholarships and training

2. Respond to the increased need for individualised FE advice, guidance and support for young asylum seekers and refugees seeking to progress in their education

This post holder will be the go-to person for all further education queries within RSN. They will need to have a strong understanding of both the FE sector and the rights and entitlements of young refugees and asylum seekers. This role was created in acknowledgement that for many young refugees and asylum seekers, their pathway to university is through FE and/ or “non traditional” qualifications and a lack of accurate and timely advice and guidance is often a key barrier to their progression. This role will sit alongside RSN’s HE project coordinator and will be expected to deliver the following outcomes: 

Outcome 1: Young asylum seekers and refugees, and the professionals supporting them, receive prompt, accurate and targeted advice in response to queries about FE.

To this end, key tasks will include:

• Answering any FE queries on RSN’s advice line (WhatsApp and email) promptly, courteously and accurately and maintain up to date records.

• Developing and delivering new bespoke 1:1 online educational pathway planning sessions and the process through which young people can be referred for a session, both internally (through our advice line and/or other RSN programmes) and externally (through key partner organisations).

• Creating a suite of template answers to the most commonly received queries on the advice line regarding FE and ensuring these are updated regularly.

• Writing accurate, informative and accessible FAQs for RSNs website covering the key areas in FE to complement the existing HE FAQs page of our website.

• Working with RSN’s Specialist Support team to establish casework referral mechanisms for access to specialist FE educational support.

• Building RSN’s/the sector’s capacity to support young people at critical roadblocks such as enrolment and admissions.

• Working with the HE project coordinator to establish effective monitoring and evaluation of both advice line queries and 1:1 pathway planning sessions, which allows us to discern both the effectiveness of our services and monitor any trends.

Outcome 2 High quality online workshops are developed and delivered to 50 young refugees and asylum seekers. 

To this end, key tasks will include:

• Developing and delivering a series of online workshops aimed at young people covering an overview of educational pathways within FE, the most commonly asked queries about accessing and progressing in FE and pathways to HE from FE. (NB - there will be technical support with this but we are looking for someone to lead on content and delivery)

• Gathering and analysing feedback from the workshops to continually refine and improve our service.

Outcome 3: RSN has developed a high quality training, for both an internal and external audience, on the educational rights and entitlements of refugee and asylum seeking students in FE.

We run a popular and effective training session for practitioners about access to HE for young asylum seekers and refugees. In response to high demand for training with an FE component, this postholder will work with the Head of Access to Higher Education to:

• Update existing training packages and write and deliver new material on the rights and entitlements of refugee and asylum-seeking young people within the FE system, educational pathways through FE and the intersection between these two systems.

• Write and deliver training in accessing and progressing in FE for RSN staff and volunteers.

• Ensure that any changes in policy or funding guidance is highlighted at the earliest opportunity and incorporated in our training material.

• Gather and analyse feedback received from external training to continually refine and improve our offering.

Outcome 4: Expertise in FE is fully integrated into the Access to HE programme and there is a clear way forward for this to continue beyond the pilot phase.

To this end, key tasks will include:

• Working with the Head of Access to Higher Education to evaluate this pilot of FE integration and make recommendations for the future of this role and any adaptations needed to refine and improve our service.

• Working with the HE project coordinator to integrate FE pathways into our existing Access to HE provision in a sustainable way beyond this pilot phase.

5. Person specification

In order to achieve this role’s mission and deliver the above outcomes, candidates must demonstrate the following competencies (evidenced by the listed behaviours):

Competency 1: FE/refugee sector knowledge and experience

• Demonstrates a particularly strong knowledge of the further education sector, including enrolment and progression through FE. 

• Understands the particular challenges and opportunities facing refugee and asylum-seeking students in the further education sector including access to funding and limited educational opportunities and has experience in strategies to overcome these.

• Demonstrates a strong understanding of the refugee/education/youth sectors in which RSN operates, and proactively seeks to develop and maintain technical knowledge in these areas. 

Competency 2: Experience of working with young people

• Displays a track record of working with young people from a variety of backgrounds, evidencing ability to sensitively explore and understand a young person’s needs and provide appropriate support, helping them to build resilience.

• Deals promptly and calmly with safeguarding concerns as they arise and follows safeguarding processes accurately.

• Respects and is inspired by the uniqueness of individual young people and shows commitment to their perspectives being heard and their potential being realised.

Competency 3: Developing and delivering training and workshops

• Has experience of developing and delivering both youth-centred workshops and training for professionals.

• Has experience of developing training materials for learners with English as a second language (desirable).

• Delivers training to young people and frontline professionals in a clear, engaging and informed manner.

Competency 4: Communication and team working 

• Communication: Communicates clearly, appropriately, promptly and warmly - both verbally and in writing - to a range of audiences from those with limited English to senior staff within partner organisations.

• Team working: Understands, values and speaks affirmingly of the work of others, being helpful, kind and sensitive to their needs.

• Self awareness: Works well independently, is able to ask appropriate questions to elicit information to make informed decisions, is confident to make such decisions on their own whilst recognising when it is appropriate to discuss with their line manager or the wider team

• IT: Sufficient IT knowledge to work effectively on the RSN team, eg is able to use, or quickly pick up,  Google Drive, Whatsapp, Google Hangouts.

Competency 5. Working style, skills and ethos

We value the way in which a person works just as much as the actual work they do. To this end, we are seeking candidates with the following attributes:

• Attention to detail: Thoroughly accomplishes a task by showing attention for all the areas involved, no matter how small

• Motivation: Maintains stable performance when under heavy pressure and/or juggling multiple work streams, demonstrating strong willingness and internal motivation to work hard and get the job done

• Self care: Has developed and practices effective self care to avoid burnout, including the ability to maintain appropriate boundaries in order to keep workload at a sustainable level.

• Character: Has integrity, earns trust and maintains confidences, and speaks plainly and truthfully

• Mission-led: Is engaged by RSN’s vision of enabling young refugees to build more hopeful futures through education

• Ethos and values: Is motivated by personal core beliefs (whether Christian or not) and values being part of an organisation which is founded on, and seeking to outwork, the Christian faith

6. Equal opportunities 

We are an equal opportunities employer and will apply objective criteria to assess potential suitability for roles within the organisation. We actively seek to recruit with the right mix of talent, skills and potential, promoting equality for all, and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those from refugee backgrounds. We select all candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications, experience and commitment to the values and purposes of the organisation. We aim to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, ethnicity, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, age, sex or sexual orientation, gender reassignment, disability, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, or any other protected characteristic (under the Equalities Act 2010).

If you feel you would require reasonable adjustments in order to carry out the role or attend an interview at RSN due to a disability, caring responsibilities or any other reason, please give details in your cover letter or get in touch with Katie, Head of Access to Higher Education, to discuss further.

7. Disclosure of a Criminal Record

The Rehabilitation of Offenders 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) Order 1986 does not apply to posts where there is access to children. This means that applicants for employment which involves working with children and young people must disclose any criminal record. If your application is successful, you are required to make these disclosures and consent to Refugee Support Network verifying the accuracy of your response with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). References will be taken up and a DBS check carried out for the successful candidates, but as part of our safer recruitment policy all shortlisted candidates are required to complete a Self Disclosure form before interviews.

Part-time, 10 hours per week

Kingston Carers’ Network is a thriving carers’ charity providing a wide range of services to adult and young carers in the Royal Borough of Kingston. 

We are seeking a part-time wellbeing coordinator to support carers of all ages to access opportunities that will promote their health and well-being including work, training, education, leisure and social activities.

The successful candidate will have some experience of project management and working with carers and volunteers.

You must complete an application form to apply for this role.

Download a job description and an application form and email back to us via the apply button.

Closing date: Noon on Thursday, 19th November 2020.

Interview date: 25th and 26th November 2020.

Kingston Carers’ Network, registered charity number 1151456

Focus on Labour Exploitation (FLEX) is a research and policy organisation working towards an end to labour exploitation. FLEX seeks to achieve this vision through the prevention of labour abuses, protection of the rights of those affected or at risk of exploitation and by promoting best practice responses to labour exploitation through research and evidence-based advocacy.

About the role:

This role will reinstate FLEX’s training and capacity building programme, which seeks to enable front line organisations directly supporting workers at risk to identify and support potential victims of labour exploitation. As Training Officer, you will be responsible for the design and delivery of bespoke training and support to front line organisations supporting at-risk workers. You will have a strong background in the areas of human trafficking/modern slavery, or labour rights. You will join FLEX’s Policy Team and work closely with our Networks and LEAG Officer to map areas of need and identify organisations to recruit into the programme. Above all this role requires someone with real passion and commitment to FLEX’s work to end labour exploitation and an excitement for working in a small, dynamic team.

We encourage applications from people who identify as part of marginalised communities.

If you are disabled or become disabled, we encourage you to tell us about your condition so that we can make reasonable adjustments and consider what support may be provided at the interview and task stage.

Hours: 15 hours per week (2 days per week, with flexibility to accommodate care responsibilities)

Deadline for applications: 12 noon, 16th November 2020

Interviews: Week commencing 30th November 2020

As an Employment Advisor, you will sit within the Employment and Welfare team, leading on the direct delivery of our Employment Support service by recruiting participants through outreach and then supporting them to secure or progress in employment.

Reporting to the Employment and Welfare Advice Manager, you will be responsible for the outreach and recruitment to our targeted employment services, carrying out in depth assessments and creating action plans for each of our participants. You will manage a caseload of individuals seeking employment support, delivering tailored support in the form of IAG, employment coaching and personal development. You will be responsible for ensuring our clients are successful in entering and sustaining meaningful employment. You will also develop key relationships with local partners to enable you to access employment and volunteering opportunities for the people you are supporting.

You will have at least 1 years’ experience working in a similar post supporting disadvantaged groups back to work and/or training and education. You will have experience of working in an evidenced based practice, working to set targets. You will be equipped with influencing and persuasion skills. A solid understanding of the benefits system, with the aptitude of keeping up to date with any key changes, allowing you to help and guide participants through their employment transition.

Vacancy Reference Number:

MEAL/UKP/HQ-R1

Position title:

MEAL Coordinator

Reports to:

Director of Programmes

Location:

Muslim Hands, 148 – 164 Gregory Boulevard, Gregory House, Nottingham, NG7 5JE

Hours of Work:

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary guideline:

(Up to) £23,000.00 per annum (commensurate with experience)

Terms of Employment:

12-Months’ Fixed-Term Contract (with a 3-Month Probationary Period)

Application Process & Closing Date:

Send an up to date CV and supporting Covering Letter by Email by no later than 3rd November 2020

Approx. Interview & Role Commencement Date(s):

Interviews: W/C 9th & 16th November 2020

Start: ASAP thereafter

Note: Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date, to hold Interview via ZOOM with Muslim Hands; therefore, please ensure you have familiarity with the ZOOM Meetings App.

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Job Description

Work closely with the MEL and Child Safeguarding officer, thematic leads and Country Offices to ensure that both MEL and Safeguarding issues are addressed during the various stages of project management.

Within MEL you will support in development and implementation of strategies, focusing on MEL procedures, Tools and Quality Assurance. Alongside you will work closely with the MEL and Child Safeguarding officer and programs director to support them in development and implementation of MEL systems, policies and procedures within the organization. The role will also help to ensure that MEL structures are in place and programmes fit and feed relevant data into the programme’s strategy.

Within Safeguarding you will support in development and implementation of the safeguarding strategy, ensuring the Safeguarding issues and risks are addressed by all stakeholders within all programmes. You will support the implementation of Safeguarding policies and ensure all our programmes and staff adhere to these policies.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning:

• Support development and management of strategies & frameworks.
• Assist MEL and Child Safeguarding officer to identify gaps and develop & implement relevant MEL policies, reporting systems, tools and templates for programmes including data collection, analysis and project indicators
• Support in carrying out internal/external assessments and evaluations as and when required
• Support to develop and manage MEL reporting structures
• Support relevant program teams with project design, proposal development including development of log frames, indicators, data collection and management.
• Support in the development of Quality Assurance structures including reporting and monitoring activities.
• Promote a learning culture across MH worldwide and support in development, Implementation & management of Learning tools and conducting review reflection sessions as and when required.
• Support MEL team in conducting training and capacity building activities for the relevant program teams within MH UK and partner offices.
• Support the MEL team with resolution and management of complaints and feedback received by MH UK and help to ensure the establishment of complaint and feedback mechanism at partners’ level.
• Any other duties as and when required.

Safeguarding:

• Support MEL and Child Safeguarding officer & programs director in ensuring the implementation of the Safeguarding policies across operational and programmatic interventions by coordinating with partner offices and relevant safeguarding focal points as and when required.
• Support relevant program teams with the development of safeguarding risk assessments for projects and programs as & when required.
• Support MEL and Child Safeguarding officer with capacity building of relevant program teams on safeguarding within MH UK and globally as and when required.
• Support the MEL and Child Safeguarding officer with Safeguarding case management as and when required.

Other responsibilities:

• To demonstrate Muslim Hands’ values and ethics in their working practices, approach and conduct
• To support with Fundraising activities from time-to-time, committing to partake in Live-TV-Appeals during our peak periods.
• To undertake any reasonable responsibilities as required by Line Manager
• To promote and adhere to all Muslim Hands Policies, Procedures and Professional Practices

Note: This Job Description is illustrative and non-exhaustive in scope.  The post-holder may be required to undertake any reasonable tasks as and when required by the line manager from time to time to reflect the changing needs of the Organisation

Person Specifications

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate current eligibility to work within the United Kingdom
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent report writing skills
• Understanding of child safeguarding procedures practice within developing countries
• Understanding of monitoring tools and research methods
• Must be able to either:
  • Provide a valid Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate (issued within the last year) when requested by Muslim Hands, OR
  • Undertake to provide full cooperation for Muslim Hands to perform a DBS Check at the required level appropriate for this / similar role.

Desirable

• Monitoring and evaluation experience
• Relevant Degree or other Academic qualification
• Experience of working in an international organisation
• Managing complex information and the ability to question and present information in an understandable and approachable manner