JRS UK is seeking a Detention Outreach Manager. This full-time senior post, will lead JRS UK’s accompaniment, service and advocacy on behalf of those who are detained in the Heathrow Immigration Removal Centre (Harmondsworth and Colnbrook), and line manage the Detention Outreach Officer.
Detention outreach is a core strategic priority for JRS UK and is a common theme of work for JRS country offices across Europe.
This busy and varied role combines face-to-face pastoral accompaniment of people in detention with management of a volunteer visitor network, liaison with chaplaincy services and IRC management, informal casework, referral to specialist agencies, and collaborative working with other NGOs on advocacy.
This role would suit someone with highly developed listening skills, personal resilience and emotional maturity to respond to the emotional and spiritual needs of detainees, accompany them and support staff and volunteers to do the same. They will need outstanding interpersonal skills to navigate complex relationships with stakeholders, including managers within the detention facility, Home Office staff, other NGOs and JRS staff across Europe, as well as managing the varied network of volunteers they manage (many of whom are drawn from religious orders).
The Detention Outreach Manager needs to maintain up-to-date knowledge of the immigration and asylum policy context, particularly as relates to immigration detention and the specialist work of other NGOs, and must be able to apply that to situations affecting individuals in practice.
The Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) is an international Catholic organisation, at work in over 50 countries with a mission to accompany, serve and... Read more
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Fixed term contract to 31 March 2021
(potential extension, subject to funding)
Volunteer Manager
Ref: V271
Hours/Days per week: 35/5
Salary: £22,668
Location: Motherwell
Closing date: 5pm – Friday 31 July 2020
Interview date - Location: w/c 6 August 2020 or 13 August 2020 - TBC
Overview
Volunteering Matters are looking for a talented, dynamic and professional Volunteer Manager to join our Delivery Team in Scotland. We are looking for someone who can work flexibly while demonstrating an understanding and commitment to our organisational values.
The main focus of this role is on the day to day coordination of the North Lanarkshire Befriending Project. You will attract, recruit, train, support and match volunteers with children and young people, work in partnership with social work teams, schools and others. You will assist to develop the programme and report on the projects activities and work.
As a key member of the Volunteering Matters staff team in Scotland, the Volunteer Manager may also be involved in the delivery of other programmes across the country. This includes the Clackmannanshire Befriending Project, our Volunteers Supporting Families project, Action Earth and our Full Time Volunteering Programme.
The Volunteer Manager will report to the Delivery Leader for Scotland and Northern England.
Appointment to this position is subject to PVG disclosure checks. Having a conviction will not necessarily cause a bar to employment.
About us
At Volunteering Matters we use volunteering’s unique power to bring people together and build stronger, more resilient communities across the UK.
We bring people together to resolve some of society’s most complex issues. From social isolation and loneliness; improving health and wellbeing; building skills, confidence and opportunity; to ensuring young people can become change makers in their community, the impact that we make is great. And we won’t stop until everyone in the UK has the opportunity to thrive.
People-led and impact driven, we’re a national charity that is deeply embedded in local areas across the UK. We operate in five regions: London and the South East; Wales and the West of England; East of England; the Midlands and North West England; and Scotland and North East England. We also have an Employee Volunteering Team with over 25 years’ experience, acting as a broker to provide tailor-made solutions to employers.
This is an exciting time to be joining the team. We’re changing the way we work to meet new ambitions and make sure our impact continues to grow alongside our business.
In return for your commitment we offer 25 days holiday per year (FTE) plus discretionary festive leave + public holidays. We also offer a 3% employer pension contribution, flexible working opportunities and enhanced employee benefits.
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The Service Development Manager is a key role at the London Irish Centre (LIC) as the postholder will be responsible for influencing and managing relationships with staff and external stakeholders to drive quality improvements as a part of the overall leadership of the LIC. The post holder will deliver effective change with compassion, building on the innovations we delivered during the Covid-19 pandemic, where the service pivoted to meet new needs. Through strong leadership of needs-led services, the role will support the delivery of high impact services. The role will also oversee the delivery of support to people with complex needs using a strengths-based approach, empowering people in a range of areas, including welfare benefits, housing, returning to Ireland, moving to London and linking with other services.
The London Irish Centre is the Irish Heart of London. Our Mission is to empower and enrich lives through Irish community and culture
For over sixty years, we’ve been proud to provide vital frontline welfare services to multi-generational Irish diaspora in London, whilst instilling positive impact within local communities through education, entertainment and cultural awareness; courtesy of our vibrant venue and home: The London Irish Centre. As a charity, we represent all that is celebrated about Ireland: warm, welcoming, inclusive, diverse, unique, and open to every generation. As a venue, we represent heritage and history, but modern innovation. The opportunity to foster friendships for life, advance your business ambitions or be entertained. Our commitment lies in meeting the wants and needs of our shared communities, now and for the future.
Staff Benefits
- Free tickets to LIC core cultural programmed events (subject to availability and may not apply to fundraising events and partnership events at external venues)
- 50% discount on LIC education courses (subject to availability)
- 20% staff discount at the LIC shop and 10% staff discount a the LIC bar
- Mindfulness App membership
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme with Health Assured
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Tech Scheme
- Team socials and activities
Led by Patrons Ed Sheeran and Dermot O` Leary the charity is based in Camden with satellite offices throughout London and serves the Irish and ... Read more
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