£22,183 - £24,491 (pro rata)

Fixed Term, 31st March 2023

Harrogate & Craven 24hrs

Hambleton & Richmond 30hrs

York & Selby 24hrs

Ref: INSPC676730

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about supporting people. Our

+Choices service works with perpetrators of domestic abuse through an evidence- based programme, designed to address abusive behaviour.

We are the only service of its kind in North Yorkshire, and you could be a part of it.

The purpose of the programme is to intervene with perpetrators as early as possible, increasing awareness of their behaviour, supporting behavioural change and increasing accountability, with the safety and wellbeing of victims and children at the heart.

Do you have experience of working with a case load of individuals towards behavioural change? Have you worked with offenders or perpetrators of domestic abuse? Do you want to be part of something unique in North Yorkshire, and at the leading edge of domestic abuse work? Then this is the role for you.

This role requires travel and so you must have access to a car for work purposes and hold a full current UK driving licence. Hybrid working arrangements are on offer for this role, meaning a mix of office and home working will be considered for the successful applicant.

The role is subject to Enhanced DBS and Police Vetting.

What is essential is that you love what you do. We want you to enjoy coming to work every day and to care about your job, your colleagues and our clients.

If you think you can do a remarkable job for us, then we'd love to hear from you. Please download the Role Profile for more information

You will be joining Foundation whose core values are: People, Integrity, Collaboration and Passion.

Closing Date Sunday 14th November 2021

Interview Date 1st December 2021

We aim for our workforce to reflect the diverse and exciting region we serve.

New Partnerships Development Manager

We have a fantastic opportunity for a New Partnerships Development Manager to join a leading national charity and membership association.

Position: New Partnerships Development Manager

Location: Head office, Huddersfield (flexible working)

Hours: Part Time (25 hours per week)

Salary: Up to £34,000 (pro-rata) depending upon experience

Duration: Permanent

Benefits: Include 25 days paid holiday (rising to 29 days with service increments) plus 8 bank holiday, Personal Pension Scheme, Healthcare Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Staff Awards Scheme, Company Sick Pay Scheme, Flexible working patterns

Closing Date: 15th November

The Role

Working with and reporting to the Director of Business Development, the New Partnerships Development Manager will research, develop and build relationships with a range of new partners. These might include potential funders, corporate partners or other, like-minded organisations with whom we could collaborate to create an even bigger impact; for the benefit of the early years sector, children and families.

The New Partnerships Development Manager will proactively identify opportunities for income generation with potential partners. The role will be responsible for managing the Corporate Inbox and dealing with enquiries in a confident and professional way.

You will act as an ambassador for the organisation and the early years sector, proactively identifying and building new relationships with likeminded external organisations to develop potential new income streams.

Main duties include:

• Strategic engagement of new partners
• Generating new sources of income
• Planning, monitoring and reporting

About You

As New Partnerships Development Manager, you will have good knowledge of early years and childcare  and a general awareness of key issues affecting childcare businesses. With an understanding of statutory funding, procurement and funding processes you will have the ability to build strong, long-term relationships with organisations and businesses along with great networking skills. You will be educated to degree level or bring the equivalent knowledge and experience.

You will have:

• A Proven track record of building strong, long-term relationships with organisations and businesses
• Demonstrable track record of identifying and securing new income generating opportunities
• A proven track record developing mutually beneficial external relationships and working collaboratively with like-minded partner organisations
• Experience of developing, writing and submitting mutually beneficial project proposals
• Experience of the successful creation of partnerships

To apply you will be asked to submit your CV along with a covering letter detailing how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role.

About the Organisation

The organisation is a national charity and membership association specifically for nurseries. They work in partnership with nurseries, local authorities, national government and a range of partners to develop an environment in which early learning and care can flourish.

The organisation is committed to a policy of equal opportunities and is actively opposed to discrimination in society.

You may have experience in areas such as New Partnerships Manager, Partnerships Development Manager, Corporate Partnerships Development Manager, Fundraising, Fundraiser, Community Partnerships, Community Partnerships Manager, Community Partnerships Development Manager, Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager, Corporate Partnerships Manager, New Partnerships Executive, Corporate Development Manager, Income Generation, Income Generation Manager, Income Generation Officer, National Partnerships Development Manager, EYF.

Prevention & Engagement Worker - Choices

£22,183 - £24,491

40 hours per week

Fixed Term, 31st March 2023

Location North of County, North Yorkshire

Ref: INSJV676871

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about preventing domestic abuse to join us as a Prevention & Engagement Worker.

Our +Choice’s service works with perpetrators of domestic abuse through an evidence-based programme, designed to address abusive behaviour.

We are the only service of its kind in North Yorkshire, and you could be a part of it.

We are able to offer this new and exciting opportunity to deliver early intervention and identification workshops and awareness raising campaigns across North Yorkshire, helping people recognise the signs of a domestic abuse perpetrator.

This role will be based in the north of the County and can be located in our Scarborough, Richmond, Harrogate or York offices.

This role requires travel and so you must have access to a car for work purposes and hold a full current UK driving licence. Hybrid working arrangements are on offer for this role, meaning a mix of office and home working will be considered for the successful applicant.

The role is subject to Enhanced DBS and Police Vetting.

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Laura Buchan

Foundation’s core values are: People, Passion, Collaboration and Integrity.

Closing date Sunday 14th November 2021

Interview date 6th December 2021

We aim for our workforce to reflect the diverse and exciting region we serve. We want you to have every opportunity to shine and show us your talents. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make sure the assessment process works for you.

The Leeds United Foundation Fundraising

Partnership & Philanthropy Executive  - Full Time

Fundraising & Events Officer – up to 22 hrs per week.

The Leeds United Foundation is the official charity for Leeds United Football Club. The Foundation aims to use the power of sport to educate, motivate, inspire, and support people in a catchment area which is one of the most economically and socially diverse communities in the UK. As a major organisation in the region we are in an excellent position to make a difference to the people we serve.

We have an ambitious strategy and are rapidly expanding the services and support we offer to our beneficiaries in Leeds. Through over 25 distinct programmes we supported more than 20,000 individual beneficiaries last year.

In line with our growth, we are seeking two enthusiastic and experienced individuals to create and own a range of charitable income programmes.  A Partnership & Philanthropy Executive, a member of our Executive Team, to lead all aspects of corporate, legacy and partnership fundraising and to support them, and a Fundraising & Events Officer to drive our individual giving programmes.

This team will be responsible for driving the delivery and growth of our fundraising portfolio and play a role in developing other income streams. These are key positions for us and great opportunities to join our team, focusing primarily on owning and developing our plan, prospecting, stewardship of relationships at corporate and individual levels, delivery of fundraising goals and of course excellent record keeping. ​

This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your corporate and individual giving fundraising skills to our rapidly expanding Foundation. The positions of Partnership & Philanthropy Executive and Fundraising & Events Officer are key to our future success, developing our donor base and creating a clear donor stewardship programme for us at all levels.

In addition, you will create engaging fundraising asks, strong engagement processes and effective recruitment campaigns. 

We actively encourage people from structurally disadvantaged backgrounds and underrepresented groups to apply. This includes, but is not limited to, people from communities experiencing racial inequality, migrants, refugees, women, non-binary people, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and/or people from a working-class background. ​

The successful candidates will demonstrate that they have the passion, experience and skills to own and drive our fundraising activities and contribute to the ongoing development of fundraising within the Leeds United Foundation. You will be able to prioritise a busy workload, with excellent attention to detail. ​

Applications should be made by emailing CV, covering letter detailing your experience in line with the areas of responsibility. Candidates shortlisted will be required to complete a supplementary application form.

We are looking for a Youth Participation Officer to help deliver activities that give young people the opportunity to develop a sense of belonging and wellbeing.

You will have the knowledge and skills to support the integration of young people into the life of a faith organisation. You will be able to develop effective relationships and involve young people in the planning and facilitation of their events.

You will be responsible for the project management, administration and delivery of events for 15- to 18-year-olds, working with a committed team of volunteers and colleagues. To ensure the engagement of young people, you will provide effective support and training to these stakeholders. You will also have an excellent understanding of safeguarding in a faith community.

You will need to be flexible and be able to prioritise a diverse workload. You will have excellent communication, IT and data skills, along with a keen attention to detail.

Working in our Events & Committee Services Team, you will also support the work of our Youth, Children and Families Team, including the delivery of online youth groups.

This is a full-time (35 hours per week), fixed-term post until 30 June 2022. The role involves some weekend and evening work.

For details of how to apply, please visit our website via the 'apply' button.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 1 November 2021
Interview date: Friday 12 November 2021

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, including the children’s barred list.

Quakers in Britain is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk. We expect all of our staff and volunteers to share and uphold this commitment.

Quakers have a faith commitment to equality and encourage and welcome applications for posts from all sections of society. You do not have to be a Quaker to apply for this post, but we expect you to uphold the values of our organisation.

Quakers in Britain is committed to equality in all of its employment practices.

Care & Repair Leeds is the award-winning Home Improvement Agency for the city, highly regarded for providing a range of services for older people, disabled people and people living with long term health conditions since 1987 to help them to remain living independently in their own homes. 

Our Home Plus (Leeds) service, helping to prevent falls and cold related health conditions, has a vacancy for an Outreach Worker to engage with BAME communities and those living in the most deprived areas of Leeds, to promote awareness of the service, and remove barriers to accessing Home Plus and other health and wellbeing services.  As a member of the Home Plus team, you will build relationships with a range of people and organisations, with the aim of increasing referrals to the Home Plus service.  Alternative methods to deliver outreach activities and promote the service are being used during the Covid pandemic, including on-line virtual platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual who has experience of outreach work within deprived and BAME communities, the ability to build positive relationships and be a positive advocate for our Home Plus service. 

If you are a proactive individual, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a flexible approach, and are passionate about tackling inequality and putting people at the heart of service delivery to improve health and wellbeing, we would like to hear from you

Job Purpose:

To work as part of the team delivering the Leeds City Council and Leeds CCG commissioned Home Plus Leeds service, connecting with BAME communities and those in the most deprived areas of Leeds to educate and raise awareness about the service to improve equality of access, and facilitate increased referral rates, contributing to the vision within the Leeds Health & Wellbeing Strategy 2016-2021 that people who are the poorest improve their health the fastest.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. To engage with communities, and those who interact with them, to raise awareness and facilitate referrals to Leeds Home Plus service and other community-based services to improve health and wellbeing.
2. To contribute to an improvement in the proportion of BAME communities and people living in the most deprived areas accessing the Home Plus service.
3. To use the Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) to target communities to improve access to Care & Repair services and other third sector and statutory providers.
4. To attend the Local Care Partnerships with particular focus in the most deprived areas, to build relationships and integrate the Home Plus service into the collaborative solutions to deliver local care for local people.
5. To be pro-active in developing positive relationships with a range of people and organisations, including but not exclusively, Linking Leeds (social prescribing), Neighbourhood Networks, Faith groups and community leaders, children’s centres, homecare providers, GP surgeries and BAME community groups.
6. To be involved in projects that improve access to the Home Plus service for individuals, families and carers, such as the Leeds Oak Alliance pilot Hub based in Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust.
7. To attend external meetings relevant to the role.
8. To publicise and promote the Home Plus service through flyers, social media, delivering presentations and networking with residents, local groups, community leaders and organisations.
9. To keep accurate records and monitoring information, producing written reports as required.
10. To support the Home Plus contract performance management, providing the Service Delivery Manager with information on activities and outcomes.

Policies and Procedures

1. Adhere to the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) in respect of client confidentiality and disclosure of data, following information governance policies and procedures at all times.
2. Adhere to lone working procedures, recording location and timing of outreach work, and carrying out appropriate risk assessments.
3. Uphold and promote Care & Repairs’ Equal Opportunities Policy and ensure effective implementation in all aspects of service delivery and employment.
4. Adhere to all policies and procedures set out in Care & Repair Leeds Employee Handbook.

General

1. Demonstrate a personal commitment to the vision and values of the organisation, and actively promote a positive and respectful culture based on the values.
2. Demonstrate a positive and proactive attitude.
3. Identify own training and development needs in conjunction with the Service Delivery Manager.
4. Constructively take part in meetings, supervision, appraisal and other events designed to improve communication and assist with your development and that of the post.
5. Take reasonable care of your own health, safety and welfare, and that of other people who may be affected by your actions or omissions, complying with Care & Repairs’ health and safety policy and procedures.
6. Undertake any other reasonable duties as required to enable the smooth running of the organisation.

Person Specification

ESSENTIAL

Training / Experience & Qualifications

• Good general level of education or equivalent work-based experience
• Previous experience of working in community outreach and engagement with a diverse range of people within disadvantaged communities
• Experience of lone working and personal safety

ESSENTIAL

Skills/ knowledge abilities

• Commitment to tackling inequality, and putting people at the heart of service delivery, particularly in relation to health and wellbeing
• Non-judgemental and a sympathetic attitude to people living in disadvantaged communities.
• Ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with people from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures, demonstrating a positive customer focus
• Excellent interpersonal skills, communicating clearly and concisely, with the ability to build rapport and listen carefully to people’s perspectives and needs
• Ability to engage with local people via outreach activities such as attending local events and delivering presentations, including to professionals, peers and members of the public.
• Ability to carry out outreach activities via virtual platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
• Ability to manage own time, work independently using own initiative, be flexible and work to deadlines
• A good standard of accuracy and attention to detail
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programmes, including Word, Excel, and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) databases
• Ability to be a highly organised, reliable and self-motivated person who can efficiently and effectively manage a wide variety of tasks and objectives, and work well as part of a team or alone
• Willing and able to work in different environments, including being office based and spending a large amount of time on the ground within communities
• Ability to use and interpret data to target communities
• Willingness to undertake personal and professional development and training
• Knowledge and understanding of the requirements under the General Data Protection Regulations in handling confidential information
• Ability to recognise risk and safeguarding issues and follow relevant policies
• Committed to working in ways which challenge discrimination
• Able to travel independently within the locality

DESIRABLE

• Contacts in the health, statutory and third sector would be useful

• Proficiency in a community language
• Knowledge of the areas of deprivation within Leeds
• Knowledge of Local Care Partnerships
• Experience of monitoring and evaluating work
• Possession of a full driving licence and use of a vehicle

WORKING CONDITIONS

Must be able to perform all duties and tasks with reasonable adjustment, where appropriate, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to Disability Provisions.  Good mobility will be required.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check

Job Title: Advocacy & Patient Support Officer, Greater London

Responsible to: Lead Advocacy Officer for South England.

Location: Home-based, with travel as required.

Hours: 20 hours per week. Some evenings and/or weekend work will be required during the course of the job. 

Salary: £27.5K per annum pro rata (plus expenses, pension & generous annual leave).

Actual part-time salary: £14,867pa.

Job Title:  Advocacy & Patient Support Officer, Yorkshire and Humber

Responsible to: Lead Advocacy Officer for North England

Location: Home-based, with travel as required.

Hours: 25 hours per week. Some evenings and/or weekend work will be required during the course of the job.

Salary: £27.5K per annum pro rata (plus expenses, pension & generous annual leave).

Actual part-time salary: £18,584pa.

Job description

Two exciting opportunities have arisen to work for Kidney Care UK as Advocacy & Patient Support Officers, covering either London or Yorkshire and Humber. This is a challenging but rewarding role with opportunity for career development and personal growth.

Kidney Care UK is the leading national charity working to improve quality of life for kidney patients through advocacy, direct grants, educating and informing patients, counselling and funding patient-centred research, healthcare professionals and projects. The charity was established over 40 years ago to address the many issues associated with kidney disease and kidney failure.

We wish to appoint an enthusiastic, sensitive and professional individual who has excellent communication skills and the ability to work with patients, carers, health professionals and relevant health and community stakeholder groups. You should be a natural problem-solver, proactive in your approach and really enjoy working with people.

The successful applicant will join our team of experienced Advocacy Officers. Full training will be provided, including Safeguarding. The position will be home-based; travel within the region will be required, once safe to do so. This opportunity may suit someone with kidney disease, a carer or family member, health professional or someone who has worked closely with people with long-term conditions.

Kidney Care UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and expect all staff and volunteers to actively support this commitment. An Enhanced DBS will be required for this role.

We want to hear from all interested candidates, and to be considered for the position we strongly recommend submitting a detailed covering letter along with your CV, outlining why you're right for the role.

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Christians Against Poverty is a dynamic and growing charity with a clear vision, award-winning culture and passionate workforce. CAP's vision is to see every UK church passionately serving and including the poorest whilst confidently proclaiming Jesus. Christians Against Poverty exist to equip the local Church to serve the poor and reach the lost in their community.

CAP offer a highly effective collection of services which enables them to break through the crippling spiral of poverty, isolation and stress evident across the UK. In its place, they deliver hope, peace and freedom through their excellent and compassionate service.

Christians Against Poverty offer debt advice through their network of Debt Centres, assistance finding employment through Job Clubs, and valuable tools for living through Life Skills. By offering these services in partnership with the Church, they also see over 1,000 people a year come to know Jesus and find belonging in the church family.

Christians Against Poverty are looking for a Communications Integration Partner to join the team on a permanent basis.

Christians Against Poverty Communications Integration Partner

Location: Hybrid working 2 days in the Head Office (Bradford) and 3 days remote (negotiable)

Salary: £28,247 - £30,815 plus excellent benefits

Contract: Permanent

The Communications Integration Partner will join the Brand Strategy team, who are the the owners, creators and developers of CAP's brand that means being totally tuned in to what CAP look and sound like. The team weave together compelling visual and written content that engages, inspires and motivates the organisations many audiences. They resource, advise and empower the charity to ensure they are presenting a public face that consistently promotes CAP's mission. The Communications Integration Partner works with audience, campaign and channel leads across the organisation to help them reach their goals through excellent communications and digital engagement. They partner with teams throughout the charity to develop audience-centred communications and engagement plans, building on organisation-wide strategies. While the role sits in the Brand Strategy team, the role will work closely with all C&DE teams Brand Strategy, Digital Engagement and PR & News

The successful candidate will have experience in a communications role which has involved developing and leading on multi-audience communications and engagement strategies. You will have the knowledge and skills to build relationships with teams across the organisation to enable effective collaboration and deliver an organisation wide strategy. Due to the values of this organisation this vacancy is open to practicing Christians only (exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1).

A passion for people is essential, as is a passion for the mission of the organisation.

Closing date for applications: Friday 15th October at 9.00am

If you would like to receive a full job description and further information about this role, with details on how to apply, please contact Harriett Stevens:

Harriett Stevens: [email protected] | 020 7820 7305

Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists operates an equal opportunity policy and commits to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.