Victim Support is looking for two Bengali speaking Domestic Abuse Programme Group Faciitators. These roles are part-time and home based with travel around England and Wales.

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity for people affected by crime in England and Wales. We work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and respect they deserve.

VS is looking for an outstanding team who will deliver a transformational national Domestic Abuse early help support programme. This programme will provide specialist information and support, enabling people to act on domestic abuse as soon as possible and stop it from happening again. Funding for this programme has been secured for 3 years (to December 2023).

VS is recruiting two Group Facilitators fluent in English and Bengali.

The role of Group Facilitator will be to deliver consistent information, advice and support to low risk victims of domestic abuse and those at risk of domestic abuse. They will co-facilitate group work to victims of domestic abuse, not deemed to currently be at high risk and deliver the programme online and when safe and appropriate, face to face across England and Wales.

To be successful in one of these roles you will have experience of working in a multi-agency environment to support vulnerable people and will have worked directly with and supported victims of domestic abuse, ideally from diverse backgrounds and in a group setting.

You will be highly organised, with strong IT and administration skills and have excellent time management skills. A strong understanding and knowledge of safeguarding issues and legal responsibilities is also essential.

We are looking for strong team players with a strong interest in learning and self-development.

This vacancy will close midnight Tuesday 29th December 2020, with interviews expected to take place week commencing 7th January 2021.

Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits such as season ticket loans and the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Applications should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the shortlisting criteria, which are marked in the person specification as (A). In order to apply, please create a profile in our website (jobs section), complete and submit an online application form.

If the vacancy has not specified the essential criteria for shortlisting, please use this section to express how your experience and skills are relevant for the role.

If you have the drive to make a difference within an organisation which makes a difference we look forward to hearing from you.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required.

Victim Support is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment for our staff. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We welcome applicants from all communities and as part of our commitment to the we would particularly welcome applicants of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage. We also particularly welcome applications from disabled people and people from LGBT+ Communities.

Victim Support is looking for two Gujarati speaking Domestic Abuse Programme Group Faciitators. These roles are part-time and home based with travel around England and Wales.

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity for people affected by crime in England and Wales. We work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and respect they deserve.

VS is looking for an outstanding team who will deliver a transformational national Domestic Abuse early help support programme. This programme will provide specialist information and support, enabling people to act on domestic abuse as soon as possible and stop it from happening again. Funding for this programme has been secured for 3 years (to December 2023).

VS is recruiting two Group Facilitators fluent in English and Gujarati.

The role of Group Facilitator will be to deliver consistent information, advice and support to low risk victims of domestic abuse and those at risk of domestic abuse. They will co-facilitate group work to victims of domestic abuse, not deemed to currently be at high risk and deliver the programme online and when safe and appropriate, face to face across England and Wales.

To be successful in one of these roles you will have experience of working in a multi-agency environment to support vulnerable people and will have worked directly with and supported victims of domestic abuse, ideally from diverse backgrounds and in a group setting.

You will be highly organised, with strong IT and administration skills and have excellent time management skills. A strong understanding and knowledge of safeguarding issues and legal responsibilities is also essential.

We are looking for strong team players with a strong interest in learning and self-development.

This vacancy will close midnight Tuesday 29th December 2020, with interviews expected to take place week commencing 7th January 2021.

Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits such as season ticket loans and the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Applications should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the shortlisting criteria, which are marked in the person specification as (A). In order to apply, please create a profile in our website (jobs section), complete and submit an online application form.

If the vacancy has not specified the essential criteria for shortlisting, please use this section to express how your experience and skills are relevant for the role.

If you have the drive to make a difference within an organisation which makes a difference we look forward to hearing from you.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required.

Victim Support is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment for our staff. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We welcome applicants from all communities and as part of our commitment to the we would particularly welcome applicants of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage. We also particularly welcome applications from disabled people and people from LGBT+ Communities.

Victim Support is looking for two Urdu speaking Domestic Abuse Programme Group Faciitators. These roles are part-time and home based with travel around England and Wales.

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity for people affected by crime in England and Wales. We work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and respect they deserve.

VS is looking for an outstanding team who will deliver a transformational national Domestic Abuse early help support programme. This programme will provide specialist information and support, enabling people to act on domestic abuse as soon as possible and stop it from happening again. Funding for this programme has been secured for 3 years (to December 2023).

VS is recruiting two Group Facilitators fluent in English and Urdu.

The role of Group Facilitator will be to deliver consistent information, advice and support to low risk victims of domestic abuse and those at risk of domestic abuse. They will co-facilitate group work to victims of domestic abuse, not deemed to currently be at high risk and deliver the programme online and when safe and appropriate, face to face across England and Wales.

To be successful in one of these roles you will have experience of working in a multi-agency environment to support vulnerable people and will have worked directly with and supported victims of domestic abuse, ideally from diverse backgrounds and in a group setting.

You will be highly organised, with strong IT and administration skills and have excellent time management skills. A strong understanding and knowledge of safeguarding issues and legal responsibilities is also essential.

We are looking for strong team players with a strong interest in learning and self-development.

This vacancy will close midnight Tuesday 29th December 2020, with interviews expected to take place week commencing 7th January 2021.

Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits such as season ticket loans and the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Applications should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the shortlisting criteria, which are marked in the person specification as (A). In order to apply, please create a profile in our website (jobs section), complete and submit an online application form.

If the vacancy has not specified the essential criteria for shortlisting, please use this section to express how your experience and skills are relevant for the role.

If you have the drive to make a difference within an organisation which makes a difference we look forward to hearing from you.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required.

Victim Support is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment for our staff. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We welcome applicants from all communities and as part of our commitment to the we would particularly welcome applicants of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage. We also particularly welcome applications from disabled people and people from LGBT+ Communities.

Victim Support is looking for two Welsh speaking Domestic Abuse Programme Group Faciitators. These roles are part-time and home based with travel around England and Wales.

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity for people affected by crime in England and Wales. We work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and respect they deserve.

VS is looking for an outstanding team who will deliver a transformational national Domestic Abuse early help support programme. This programme will provide specialist information and support, enabling people to act on domestic abuse as soon as possible and stop it from happening again. Funding for this programme has been secured for 3 years (to December 2023).

VS is recruiting 2 Group Facilitators fluent in English and Welsh.

The role of Group Facilitator will be to deliver consistent information, advice and support to low risk victims of domestic abuse and those at risk of domestic abuse. They will co-facilitate group work to victims of domestic abuse, not deemed to currently be at high risk and deliver the programme online and when safe and appropriate, face to face across England and Wales.

To be successful in one of these roles you will have experience of working in a multi-agency environment to support vulnerable people and will have worked directly with and supported victims of domestic abuse, ideally from diverse backgrounds and in a group setting.

You will be highly organised, with strong IT and administration skills and have excellent time management skills. A strong understanding and knowledge of safeguarding issues and legal responsibilities is also essential.

We are looking for strong team players with a strong interest in learning and self-development.

This vacancy will close midnight Tuesday 29th December 2020, with interviews expected to take place week commencing 7th January 2021.

Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits such as season ticket loans and the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Applications should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the shortlisting criteria, which are marked in the person specification as (A). In order to apply, please create a profile in our website (jobs section), complete and submit an online application form.

If the vacancy has not specified the essential criteria for shortlisting, please use this section to express how your experience and skills are relevant for the role.

If you have the drive to make a difference within an organisation which makes a difference we look forward to hearing from you.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required.

Victim Support is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment for our staff. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We welcome applicants from all communities and as part of our commitment to the we would particularly welcome applicants of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage. We also particularly welcome applications from disabled people and people from LGBT+ Communities.

Victim Support is looking for two Polish speaking Domestic Abuse Programme Group Faciitators. These roles are part-time and home based with travel around England and Wales.

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity for people affected by crime in England and Wales. We work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and respect they deserve.

VS is looking for an outstanding team who will deliver a transformational national Domestic Abuse early help support programme. This programme will provide specialist information and support, enabling people to act on domestic abuse as soon as possible and stop it from happening again. Funding for this programme has been secured for 3 years (to December 2023).

VS is recruiting two Group Facilitators fluent in English and Polish.

The role of Group Facilitator will be to deliver consistent information, advice and support to low risk victims of domestic abuse and those at risk of domestic abuse. They will co-facilitate group work to victims of domestic abuse, not deemed to currently be at high risk and deliver the programme online and when safe and appropriate, face to face across England and Wales.

To be successful in one of these roles you will have experience of working in a multi-agency environment to support vulnerable people and will have worked directly with and supported victims of domestic abuse, ideally from diverse backgrounds and in a group setting.

You will be highly organised, with strong IT and administration skills and have excellent time management skills. A strong understanding and knowledge of safeguarding issues and legal responsibilities is also essential.

We are looking for strong team players with a strong interest in learning and self-development.

This vacancy will close midnight Tuesday 29th December 2020, with interviews expected to take place week commencing 7th January 2021.

Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits such as season ticket loans and the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Applications should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the shortlisting criteria, which are marked in the person specification as (A). In order to apply, please create a profile in our website (jobs section), complete and submit an online application form.

If the vacancy has not specified the essential criteria for shortlisting, please use this section to express how your experience and skills are relevant for the role.

If you have the drive to make a difference within an organisation which makes a difference we look forward to hearing from you.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required.

Victim Support is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment for our staff. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We welcome applicants from all communities and as part of our commitment to the we would particularly welcome applicants of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage. We also particularly welcome applications from disabled people and people from LGBT+ Communities.

Victim Support is looking for two Domestic Abuse Programme Team Leaders. These roles are full time and home based with travel around England and Wales.

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity for people affected by crime in England and Wales. We work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and respect they deserve.

VS is looking to recruit an outstanding team who will deliver a transformational national Domestic Abuse early help support programme. This programme will provide specialist information and support, enabling people to act on domestic abuse as soon as possible and stop it from happening again. Funding for this programme has been secured for 3 years (to December 2023).

VS is recruiting two Team Leaders with excellent staff coaching and performance management skills, to nurture a Group Facilitators to deliver consistent information, advice and support to low risk victims of domestic abuse and those at risk of domestic abuse.

As Team Leader you will manage a team of Group Facilitators who are responsible for delivering group work to victims of domestic abuse. You will be responsible for supporting and guiding the team to achieve the required key performance Indicators, working closely with the Operations manager providing appropriate information and support. Completing regular 1-1 performance reviews and annual appraisals. You will also facilitate or co-facilitate some of the group work sessions.

Ideally you will have experience of successfully managing culturally diverse and geographically dispersed teams, including working with teams remotely utilising platforms like Zoom.

You will be highly organised, have strong IT and administration skills and be able to prioritise work effectively and manage competing deadlines.

You will have direct experience of facilitating group work and have an excellent understanding of the domestic abuse and services available to victims of domestic abuse. You will have experience of adapting services to meet the needs of diverse individuals and communities.

You will have experience of record keeping and data collection and you will be able to support your Group Facilitators to record, monitor and report on programme information systematically. You will understand the importance of confidentiality and safe working practices in accordance with safeguarding legislation and requirements under the Data Protection Act.

This vacancy will close midnight Tuesday 29th December 2020, with interviews expected to take place week commencing 7th January 2021. 

Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits such as season ticket loans and the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Applications should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the shortlisting criteria, which are marked in the person specification as (A). In order to apply, please create a profile in our website (jobs section), complete and submit an online application form.

If the vacancy has not specified the essential criteria for shortlisting, please use this section to express how your experience and skills are relevant for the role.

If you have the drive to make a difference within an organisation which makes a difference we look forward to hearing from you.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required.

Victim Support is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment for our staff. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We welcome applicants from all communities and as part of our commitment to the we would particularly welcome applicants of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage. We also particularly welcome applications from disabled people and people from LGBT+ Communities.

Victim Support is looking for a Domestic Abuse Programme Operations Manager. This role is full time and home based with travel around England and Wales.

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity for people affected by crime in England and Wales. We work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and respect they deserve.

Victim Support (VS) is looking for an outstanding team who will deliver a transformational national Domestic Abuse early help support programme. This programme will provide specialist information and support, enabling people to act on domestic abuse as soon as possible and stop it from happening again. Funding for this programme has been secured for 3 years (to December 2023).

As Operations Manager you will lead, manage and develop staff in providing safe, high quality and consistent group work services to victims and survivors of domestic abuse across England and Wales. You will work closely with the Domestic Abuse Programme Lead to ensure the whole service is responsive to client needs and has the resilience to cope with demand and change.

The successful candidate will require excellent staff development and management skills to oversee a team of Group Facilitators and Team Leaders to deliver group work support to low risk victims of domestic abuse and those at risk of domestic abuse. Ideally you will have experience of successfully managing culturally diverse teams.

You will ensure that the wellbeing and safety of participants is central to all processes.

You will be accountable for the performance of your team and ensuring the delivery of group work is consistent and effective. This includes ensuring that Information Management standards are adhered, specifically in relation to compliance with GDPR, Safeguarding and Information Sharing policies and procedures.

This vacancy will close midnight Tuesday 29th December 2020, with interviews expected to take place week commencing 7th January 2021. 

Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits such as season ticket loans and the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Applications should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the shortlisting criteria, which are marked in the person specification as (A). In order to apply, please create a profile in our website (jobs section), complete and submit an online application form.

If the vacancy has not specified the essential criteria for shortlisting, please use this section to express how your experience and skills are relevant for the role.

If you have the drive to make a difference within an organisation which makes a difference we look forward to hearing from you.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required.

Victim Support is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment for our staff. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We welcome applicants from all communities and as part of our commitment to the we would particularly welcome applicants of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage. We also particularly welcome applications from disabled people and people from LGBT+ Communities.

We are a social mobility movement committed to ensuring that every young person experiences educational equity.

As an award-winning, fast-growing social enterprise our mission is to support young people from disadvantaged communities to identify and fulfil their potential. Working in partnership with schools, we deliver academic tutoring programmes that improve a pupil’s grades, confidence and independence so they can win places at top universities and on high level apprenticeships.

Having turned six years old in February 2020, we’re at an exciting stage of growth and have ambitious plans to scale our impact and reach. This coming academic year, we are supporting over 2500 pupils. Currently working across London, the South East, the West Midlands and the South , we are looking to thoughtfully scale our academic programmes into hard-to-reach deprivation areas; develop a primary strand to our work; and increase the impact of our programmes.

The West Midlands has been one of our key emerging hubs. Since 2016, we have developed partnerships and relationships across the region with schools, universities and collaborators. We are now looking for a leader to realise the region’s full potential.

We need an outgoing self-starter to drive our work in the West Midlands forward, making it a sustainable hub that delivers real social impact. As the public face of the organisation, you will be responsible for partnership development, profile raising and managing our programmes from volunteer recruitment all the way through to evaluation. This is an in at the deep end role and s/he will flourish in a small dynamic team with real influence in decision making.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Growing the West Midlands as a sustainable CoachBright region:

• Generating new school leads and securing programmes
• Generating income outside of school programmes
• Growing a strong and supportive network of schools, Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs), universities, corporate partners and others
• Ensuring retention of volunteer coaches (meeting minimum targets set termly)

Create a thriving community of social mobility advocates among university students and young professionals:

• Delivering recruitment strategy for South West programmes to meet termly targets
• Training volunteers in coaching and our pedagogy.

Oversee multiple in-school programmes across the West Midlands:

• Setting timelines for programme start and finish dates
• Communicating with school staff weekly to provide feedback following sessions
• Visiting schools to oversee quality. Programmes to include a mixture of Core Programme: University student volunteers coach pupils in Yr 9-13 and Peer to Peer Programme: Year 12 pupils coach pupils in Yr 7-10.

Programme Design and Delivery

• Contributing to the design of current workshops and creating new workshops when needed
• Running in-school and virtual workshops for groups of pupils (KS3-5) and facilitating university trips at the start and end of our programmes

Managing partnerships with West Midlands universities:

• Maintaining regular contact with relevant staff members in outreach and or/volunteering teams at each university
• Managing room bookings for events at university campuses

Line managing a team of Head Coaches:

• Delivering training for Head Coaches in the West Midlands
• Holding 1-1 appraisals to monitor performance and set actions

Embodying our values (humility, high expectations, serving the team, responsibility and resilience) and demonstrating commitment to our mission.

Person Specification

Essential characteristics and experience

• Passion for social mobility: we have big aims and are looking for those who share our desire to make education fairer in the UK so a person’s background does not determine their future.
• Relationship building and facilitating: this a public-facing role so you will love communicating and delivering workshops to groups as well as communicating our mission to a wide range of stakeholders (business leaders, senior members of MATs, universities etc.)
• Organisation: working in a fast paced young organisation you’ll be able to work between different programmes and workstreams.
• Resourcefulness: we’re a small, dedicated team - you must be a self-starter prepared for practical roles with lots of responsibility. A willingness to stay solution-focused with last minute challenges is a must!
• Young People: experience in a school or youth organisation as a facilitator.
• Flexibility: the role will occasionally involve working evenings & weekends
• Full clean driving licence: the role will involve substantial travel across the region visiting our partners.

Desirable knowledge/experience:

• 2-3 years frontline experience working in a school or social sector for example as a teacher or workshop facilitator.
• Experience recruiting volunteers.
• Experience of working in a small team and working independently.
• Experience measuring and evaluating the impact of youth-based programmes.
• Experience of sales in an education context.
• Knowledge of programme design, pedagogy or coaching.
• Knowledge of UK university sector, including knowledge of the UCAS process.

Benefits:

• An opportunity to contribute to a young, exciting social enterprise with scope to input widely and take on new roles.
• Starting Salary: £23-27k per annum
• Annual Leave: 28 days pro rata
• Office space: initially working from home. Longer term to be based in our West Midlands Office (Birmingham City University).
• Training: we are a reflective organisation and keen to support your professional development. Opportunities include being matched with a mentor in the social sector and becoming an accredited Executive Coach

Key Information:

• Length: until end of July (extension dependent on performance and funding).
• Hours: Full Time
• Reporting to: National Programme Manager
• Responsible for: Region and its programmes
• Start Date: beginning of December (if possible).

Update 18th November 2020

The changing situation with lockdowns across England and Wales has altered our timeline for recruiting new First Give Facilitators and we will now be shortlisting and interviewing in early 2021. With this new timescale in mind we will keep applications open until the end of December 2020.

We will be in touch with everyone who has already submitted an application. 

First Give is a fully-resourced secondary school programme that supports an entire year group of secondary school students to engage in social action for their communities. We work in partnership with secondary schools to inspire and equip young people to take action to tackle social issues. We work with over 150 secondary schools in England and Wales.

The First Give programme involves three facilitator delivered sessions for each school; these sessions are usually delivered in schools. Adaptations have been made to the usual format of these events to make sure all these events are Covid-19 safe for both First Give facilitators and the schools they are visiting. For the 2020/21 academic year schools have the options of both in-person sessions and remotely delivered sessions. We are looking for highly experienced facilitators who are confident running in school events and workshops and who can also engage students through video content.

As we respond to changing circumstances we do not yet know what the ratio of in-person events to remote events will be this year and we are looking for facilitators who are able to adapt and deliver high quality events through both delivery styles.  

Closing Date: Friday 1st January 2021 11.30pm

Interview Date: Early 2021, to be confirmed

Training Date: Early 2021, to be confirmed

Pre training learning to be completed in advance of these sessions

Start Date: Early 2021, to be confirmed

Training

Successful candidates will observe a First Give Final taking place prior to training if possible.

Due to Covid-19 restrictions there may be limited opportunities for facilitators to observe sessions taking place in schools before delivering these sessions themselves.

Salary

For sessions delivered in schools we pay £100 per half day (up to 5 hours inclusive of travel time) increasing hourly after that up to the whole day rate of £200 (up to 10 hours inclusive of travel time).

Remote event delivery is paid at the same half day and day rates.

All sessions are paid a minimum of the half day rate. For in-person events the time invoiced for each First Give event includes time spent travelling to and from the school from the facilitator’s home.

Location of events and travel

During Covid-19 we are allocating events to facilitators with particular attention to how facilitators can travel safely to the schools they will be delivering events in. We have a Covid-19 travel policy in place until further notice.

Due to the locations of the schools we work with, significant travel may be required to schools for First Give events. Candidates must be able to travel to and from First Give schools. The most appropriate form of transport (public transport or their own car) will depend on the location of the school. A car is not essential in all areas.

All travel expenses are covered. Occasional overnight stays may be required for First Give events and are paid for by First Give.

In your application you will be asked to state which areas would be accessible to you for First Give events. This information will be used to ensure that we recruit a team of facilitators able to deliver events in all the areas in which we work:

• South Wales
• Bristol
• Manchester
• Liverpool
• Sheffield
• Doncaster
• Stoke on Trent
• Birmingham
• Cambridge
• Luton
• Greater London

Contract

Term time only, part-time, self-employed throughout the academic year (January-end of July 2021). These positions will be on a part-time contract basis for a self-employed person.

Working Hours

Event start times vary and will include late starts and early finishes

Key Responsibilities

The First Give programme runs within schools and our facilitators are key to the success of the programme, delivering three inspiring sessions in each school.

Remote session delivery

During the 2020/21 academic year schools have the option for remote delivery of First Give events. The First Give Facilitator role will include remote delivery of the Presentation Skills Workshop. The facilitator will watch videos of student practice presentations and pre-recording engaging videos which give feedback and advice to the students.  

In school delivery

Where schools choose in school sessions facilitator will be delivering sessions which have been adapted to make sure that they are Covid-19 safe. The purpose and role of facilitator for each of these sessions is outlined below.

Assembly

The facilitator ensures a positive start to the First Give programme in the school by delivering an engaging and motivating assembly to the year group which enthuses and inspires students who are about to start their First Give journey.

Presentation Skills Workshop

The facilitator delivers a two-hour presentation skills workshop which equips students with the skills and confidence that they need to present at the First Give Final.

First Give Final

The facilitator co-ordinates and hosts the First Give Final to celebrate all the social action that the whole year group has done and decide which class wins the £1,000 grant for their chosen charity. The facilitator ensures that this event is a success from the perspective of students, teachers, judges and all other guests.

For the delivery of each in person or remote session to be complete facilitators must provide immediate and detailed feedback to Programme Managers after each in school via the Salesforce CRM system.

Personal Specification

• Experience of working with secondary age young people
• Strong behavioural management skills
• An understanding of the secondary school environment
• Experience of public speaking and presenting
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Able to work flexibly and to a schedule including early starts and late finishes
• A passion for engaging young people in the social issues affecting their communities
• Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to changing situations
• Ability to positively engage a wide range of stakeholders including young people, teachers, school senior leaders and guests.  
• An understanding of safeguarding

To Apply: submit your application via the MS Form by 11.30pm Friday 1st January 2021

Please note: previous applicants need not apply.

• Are you experienced in delivering workshops to young people in schools (either in-person or virtually)?
• Do you want to make a genuine difference to disadvantaged young people?
• Are you motivational and inspiring?

If so then you might be the person we are looking for…

We are looking for motivated and inspiring individuals to deliver dynamic, exciting, and innovative workshops to large groups of young people in schools up and down the country (largely focused in England).  

We are looking primarily to recruit facilitators from the following regions in England:

• North East 
• North West
• Midlands
• London
• however, we will also consider applicants based in other locations.

This position requires you to have demonstrable evidence of experience delivering workshops to large groups of young people (11-18) in a schools-based context (either virtually or in-person).

1. Your application form and supporting statement should detail your experience of this clearly and succinctly.
2. Please indicate in your supporting statement whether you are applying for the virtual, in-person or combined role.

Applicants without experience of delivering workshops to large groups of young people in schools will not be considered.

The Talent Foundry is an independent education charity dedicated to opening the doors of opportunity to young people. We seek to level the playing field by ensuring that every child has access to the same opportunities as their peers. We deliver a range of workshops to students in schools across the country, covering a variety of themes including employability, technology, engineering and media. 

The rate will be £200/day, classed as over 3 hours.

Specific Responsibilities relating to the role of Freelance Facilitator:

• Deliver dynamic, professional and informative workshops to a variety of young people in schools and other education-based contexts (either virtually or in-person)
• Act as ambassador for The Talent Foundry and our corporate partners
• Motivate, inspire and support the young people that take part in our workshops
• Deliver the workshop content as directed by the relevant Programme Manager
• Act as a key point of contact for teachers and corporate volunteers for each workshop

Other General Responsibilities:

• Operate as a flexible team player and provide a high level of customer service to schools and anyone connected with The Talent Foundry.
• To be aware of, and comply with, all policies and procedures at The Talent Foundry including health and safety, reporting any concerns to an appropriate person.
• To be aware of, and support, diversity and equal opportunities for all, appreciating and supporting the role of other professionals.
• To contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of The Talent Foundry.
• To attend and participate in meetings and events as required.
• To participate in training and other learning activities as required.

The job holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young person’s for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/he comes into contact will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the relevant Talent Foundry Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and Procedures at all times.  If in the course of carrying out the duties of the role, the job holder identifies any instance that a child is suffering or likely to suffer significant harm either at school or at home, s/he must report this in line with the Safeguarding policy. 

The Talent Foundry is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment.  Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. 

Do you have a significant understanding of domestic abuse and its effect on women and children and substantial experience of managing a caseload? Would you like to be part of an organisation that counts on the professionalism, insight, expertise and passion of its staff to inspire and support positive change for the people they work with? Then join us as a Programme Facilitator and play a vital role within our Domestic Violence Perpetrators Programme in the West Midlands.

Right now, My Time, a division of Richmond Fellowship, is looking for a Female Domestic Violence Programme Facilitator to join them. My Time is a supportive organisation that gives its clients time and space to rethink their lives and discover new ways to tackle problems. Their Domestic Violence Perpetrator Programme (DVPP) has Respect’s SMP standard.  The service is committed to keeping women and children safe whilst offering the support and opportunity to men who have been abusive within their intimate relationships to address their behaviours.

Working closely with another facilitator, you’ll deliver a structured intervention as part of a rolling programme to individuals who have perpetrated domestic abuse towards their intimate partner. As well as managing a caseload and challenging any emotive and volatile situations arising within the group, you’ll ensure important feedback regarding the safeguarding aspect of victims is reported as high priority and maintain close links with victim support service caseworkers. Keeping records that are accurate, up‐to‐date and in line with Respect practice standards will be important, as will staying aware of current and developing legislation regarding Domestic Abuse issues for both the victim and perpetrator. When it comes to developing relationships with local stakeholders and supporting the DVPP Lead’s in marketing the service and maintaining referrals and assessments, again, we'll rely on you.

To succeed, you will need a recognised qualification in counselling and psychotherapy or a degree in psychology, health and social care or equivalent demonstrable experience within the field. Flexible in your approach to working hours, you also have a proven ability to manage conflicting demands and priorities. You’ll also need an understanding of the need to offer an integrated service to both male perpetrators and to the women who have experienced domestic abuse. Knowledge of CBT, experience of challenging cognitive distortions and awareness of patterns of behaviour in domestic abuse perpetrators are all ‘must haves’ too. Solution‐focused and outcome driven, with an open and encouraging approach, lots of tact and diplomacy and good verbal and written communication skills, you're also able to lead by example and supervise and motivate others in a group work setting.

The salary for this post is £23,400.00 per annum. 

We are looking for a Female Programme Facilitator.

The Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1, Paragraph 1 applies to this post.

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

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

The closing date for this post is 10th December 2020 at 11:59pm, however we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised date if sufficient applications are received prior.

In return, you can expect some great benefits, including 25 days' annual leave plus statutory bank holidays and a contributory pension scheme after a qualifying period.

So, get inspired today and take the first steps towards a more fulfilling career.

Recovery Focus is a new group of expert charities with the shared aim to inspire individual recovery nationwide. Between us we have a track record of more than 200 years of developing and running personalised services that work with people with mental health, substance misuse and other complex needs to achieve their ambitions. Each partner organisation has its own rich history of success, but together we believe we can lead the way in evidence‐based recovery pathways, tailored to meet local and individual needs.

Do you have a significant understanding of domestic abuse and its effect on women and children and substantial experience of managing a caseload? Would you like to be part of an organisation that counts on the professionalism, insight, expertise and passion of its staff to inspire and support positive change for the people they work with? Then join us as a Programme Facilitator and play a vital role within our Domestic Violence Perpetrators Programme in the West Midlands.

Right now, My Time, a division of Richmond Fellowship, is looking for a Male Domestic Violence Programme Facilitator to join them. My Time is a supportive organisation that gives its clients time and space to rethink their lives and discover new ways to tackle problems. Their Domestic Violence Perpetrator Programme (DVPP) has Respect’s SMP standard.  The service is committed to keeping women and children safe whilst offering the support and opportunity to men who have been abusive within their intimate relationships to address their behaviours. 

Working closely with another facilitator, you’ll deliver a structured intervention as part of a rolling programme to individuals who have perpetrated domestic abuse towards their intimate partner. As well as managing a caseload and challenging any emotive and volatile situations arising within the group, you’ll ensure important feedback regarding the safeguarding aspect of victims is reported as high priority and maintain close links with victim support service caseworkers. Keeping records that are accurate, up‐to‐date and in line with Respect practice standards will be important, as will staying aware of current and developing legislation regarding Domestic Abuse issues for both the victim and perpetrator. When it comes to developing relationships with local stakeholders and supporting the DVPP Lead’s in marketing the service and maintaining referrals and assessments, again, we'll rely on you.

To succeed, you will need a recognised qualification in counselling and psychotherapy or a degree in psychology, health and social care or equivalent demonstrable experience within the field. Flexible in your approach to working hours, you also have a proven ability to manage conflicting demands and priorities. You’ll also need an understanding of the need to offer an integrated service to both male perpetrators and to the women who have experienced domestic abuse. Knowledge of CBT, experience of challenging cognitive distortions and awareness of patterns of behaviour in domestic abuse perpetrators are all ‘must haves’ too. Solution‐focused and outcome driven, with an open and encouraging approach, lots of tact and diplomacy and good verbal and written communication skills, you're also able to lead by example and supervise and motivate others in a group work setting.

The salary for this post is £23,400.00 per annum.

This post is offered as a fixed term contract ending 31st August 2021 

We are looking for a Male Programme Facilitator.

The Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1, Paragraph 1 applies to this post.

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

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

The closing date for this post is 10th December 2020 at 11:59pm, however we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised date if sufficient applications are received prior.

In return, you can expect some great benefits, including 25 days' annual leave plus statutory bank holidays and a contributory pension scheme after a qualifying period. 

So, get inspired today and take the first steps towards a more fulfilling career.

Recovery Focus is a new group of expert charities with the shared aim to inspire individual recovery nationwide. Between us we have a track record of more than 200 years of developing and running personalised services that work with people with mental health, substance misuse and other complex needs to achieve their ambitions. Each partner organisation has its own rich history of success, but together we believe we can lead the way in evidence‐based recovery pathways, tailored to meet local and individual needs.

We offer young people the opportunity to develop themselves whilst helping others.  So too for those on our formal traineeship programme. 

This structured programme, which runs from the 18th January  2020 - June 2022 offers candidates the opportunity to: 

·make a difference for young people and help them to tackle wider problems in society and

·develop a range of skills in facilitation, programme management and stakeholder relations 

The only difference is that, unlike our young people, you get paid! 

Envision offers high quality enrichment programmes in inner city schools.  We support young people from underrepresented backgrounds to develop confidence and skills by empowering them to tackle social problems that they care about. 

Our Envision Coaches are our front-line delivery team: each of them responsible for leading the day-to-day delivery of our programmes in around 5 schools.

With real responsibility comes real reward.  You will get to see young people grow in confidence and know that this is down to the opportunities you have created for them. 

Each term you will support five small groups of 13 young people, facilitating group activities (one session a day) to support them to identify a charity they want to support and organise a range of projects to raise awareness and funds in their school and supporter business.

Through our training programme (including a residential) and coaching we will support you to develop your skills working with young people, including virtual delivery.  You’ll also develop your organisation and problem-solving skills whilst co-ordinating activity between your schools, businesses and charities as well as by organising fun and inspiring cross-school events.