Friends of the Earth is a leading environmental organisation, concerned with the protection of the environment.  It is the largest grassroots environmental campaigning community in the country, and one of the oldest and largest worldwide.We are looking for candidates across England, Wales and Northern Ireland and this role will be based in our offices or at home, visiting London a few times a year 

The Role
We have an opportunity for a motivated Finance Officer to join our Finance Team on a part time basis.
The Finance team is a dynamic, approachable team at the heart of Friends of the Earth. We work right across the organisation to deliver efficient processes, excellent added support to colleagues and insightful financial reporting.

The Finance Officer is responsible for supporting the Finance Team in the areas of accounts payable; expense reconciliations; income reconciliations and sales invoice generation; month end and year end processes; and ensuring that we deliver ample assistance to the rest organisation.

We’re looking for someone with excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and understanding of core accounting principles along with the ability to work with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
If you’re looking for a role with development potential, in a creative office with a great mix of people then apply now!

Closing date: Sunday 19th September 2021
We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and a vibrant organisational culture.

We are an equal opportunities employer and are especially keen to encourage applications from people currently under-represented in the environment movement.

Friends of the Earth is an international community dedicated to protecting the natural world and the wellbeing of everyone in it. We lead campaigns, provide resources and information, and drive real solutions to the environmental problems facing us all.

Harris Hill is recruiting for a Finance Manager for this Health Care Charity based near Huddersfield, West Yorkshire

* The position: Finance Manager
* The days: 5 days a week
* Flexible working: 2 days a week will be based at their offices
* The Salary: £37,000pa
* The Location: Huddersfield Area.
* Report to: Director of Finance & Resources
* Responsible of the Finance Team

Education / Qualifications

* Part Qualified Accountants with Charity Finance experience are welcome.

Essential Skills and experience

* Advanced Excel and Microsoft office skills, ability to do lookups, pivot tables and graphs.
* Experience of producing detailed departmental and consolidated management accounts, including analysis and commentary.
* Experience of working on accounting software such as Sage or Exchequer and understanding the principles around the use of accounting systems.
* Knowledge of Charities SORP FRS 102 and experience in preparing consolidated statutory accounts for a medium sized charity and trading company.

Main Duties and Key Responsibilities

* Manage the finance team, delegating duties and supporting development.
* Attend Leadership meetings to present finance updates and other organisational meetings as required.
* Provide an essential finance support service across the wider organisation through acting as a business partner to budget holders by developing and reporting on KPI's and measures, through an understanding of finance related systems (Exchequer, Excel, Till Systems, Donor Database etc.)
* Ensure efficient maintenance of the financial records of the charity and trading company.
* Ensure restricted and unrestricted funds are recorded accurately and restricted spend is monitored accordingly with relevant supporting paperwork e.g. trusts and grant income.
* Process monthly payroll journals and accruals within strict deadlines and reconcile all payroll control accounts with HMRC, SAGE payroll and Exchequer accounts system.

• Opportunity to use your finance skills to work for a leading FE/HE College Group
• Great benefits - 30 days holiday plus statutory days & college closure days

About Our Client

Luminate Education Group consists of; Harrogate College (HC), Keighley College (KC), Leeds City College (LCC), Leeds Conservatoire (LC) and White Rose Academies Trust (WRAT). Luminate Education Group is one of the fastest improving and most innovative education groups in the country.

Luminate provide a range of online training and workshops in relation to equality, diversity and inclusion and we are continually looking to support and advise our workforce on emerging trends and priority topics both within the Yorkshire and Humber region and across the country. We offer opportunities for individuals to join internal staff equality forums and currently have LGBT, disability, BAME and working carers forums running across the group. These forums are a great way for people from a range of backgrounds to share experiences, support organisation priorities, raise awareness and help educate the wider workforce.

Luminate Education Group are accredited Investors in People, Investors in Diversity, a mindful employer and a disability confident employer.

Luminate Education Group has a key set of values:

• Aspirational with heart
• Down to earth with huge ambition
• High performing with soul
• Everyone together, while championing the individual

Job Description

As Head of Finance Business Partnering you will be a critical member of the finance team providing a close link and support between senior stakeholders and your finance colleagues. Key areas of delivery will include:

• To lead the team in the provision of all aspects of financial reporting and associated KPIs to meet the requirements of the Executive Leadership Team and Board.
• Providing a robust and high quality financial business partnering service across the group, liaising with key stakeholders and adopting an approach of continuous improvement.
• Lead the group financial forecasting process (with reference to the quarterly submissions from Heads of Department) for presentation to the Executive Leadership Team and Group Board.
• To be the primary lead for the preparation of the budget through the group business planning process. Ensuring that the financial information is collated, reviewed and consolidated in a timely manner. Guide the team in training and supporting budget holders with the process.
• To be a member of the Finance Senior Management Team and provide a strategic input to the plans for the department and the group.
• To champion sound financial practice and compliance with Luminate Education Group Financial Regulations and procedures.
• Lead the completion of month end processes in line with the management accounts timetable and ensure delivery of meaningful and accurate reports in a timely manner to all relevant stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of funding streams to enhance the support provided to budget holders.
• Work in conjunction with budget holders and the financial systems team to continually improve information flow and financial reporting to support key stakeholders.
• Support the Chief Financial Officer in the production of the group three year plan for submission to the ESFA and other regulatory bodies.
• To lead the team in the active management of capital expenditure and capital grant application and allocation process.
• To lead the team in challenging poor financial control and supporting budget holders to ensure the best use of available resources, encouraging value for money behaviours.
• Provide ad hoc reports, reviews and project support to budget holders and the Chief Financial Officer and shared service customers as required.
• To liaise with internal and external auditors as appropriate and ensure implementation of any recommendations arising from reviews.
• Ensure adequate provision of financial support and training to all service users, engaging with shared service partners at all levels to maintain a high level of service.
• Provide management and support for staff in accordance with agreed policies.

The Successful Applicant

Candidates will need the following key skills, qualifications and experience to be successful as Head of Business Partnering.

• Fully Accountancy qualified CCAB (ACA / ACCA / CIPFA) or CIMA accountant
• Degree qualified
• Substantial post-qualification experience working at senior level in a complex organisation
• Experience of successfully leading, supervising and managing a team.
• Knowledge and understanding of the education sector including regulatory frameworks, systems and external environment.
• Experience of using IT systems at an advanced level including Microsoft Office and proprietary financial systems.
• Experience of communicating to a wide range of audiences including writing reports and delivering presentations.
• Experience of UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice including FRS102.
• Experience of supporting colleagues from a non-financial background to understand their responsibilities as a budget holder, in developing business cases and utilising resources to the maximum impact.
• Able to use own initiative, originate action and be responsible for the consequences of decisions made.
• Communicates, challenges and influences a variety of stakeholders effectively. Able to present sound and well-reasoned arguments to convince others. Can draw from a range of strategies to persuade people in a way that results in agreement or behaviour change. Where necessary resolves highly charged, high-profile conflicts.
• Adapts and works effectively with a variety of situations, individuals or groups. Understands and appreciates different and opposing perspectives on an issue. Adapts approach as the requirements of a situation change. Builds strategic partnerships both internally and externally.
• Can maintain personal effectiveness by managing own emotions. Can demonstrate an approach to work that is characterised by commitment and motivation.
• Able to simplify complex problems, processes or projects into component parts, explore and evaluate them systematically. Able to construct frameworks, for decision making and problem-solving.
• Takes decisions at times when there are many unknowns. Transforms proposals into practical reality.
• Understand the value drivers of Luminate Education Group and is commercially aware.
• Role models Luminate Education Group values, and behaviours.

What's on Offer

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US

Working within an FE/HE environment can be very rewarding. At Luminate Education Group, we are looking for talented individuals who can help us to achieve our mission, which is "creating learning environments where every student can achieve their full potential."

There are a whole host of benefits available to employees of Leeds City College, Leeds Sixth Form College, University Centre Leeds, Keighley College and Harrogate College:

• GENEROUS PENSION SCHEME
• Employees can join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) which offers pension and tax lump sum benefits on retirement, as well as life assurance benefits with a generous employer contribution.
• OCCUPATIONAL SICK PAY
• We have a generous sick pay scheme, offering employees up to 26 weeks at full pay, with a further 26 weeks at half pay, depending on how long they have worked with us.
• ANNUAL LEAVE ENTITLEMENT
• We offer an excellent annual leave entitlement plus up to five discretionary closure days at Christmas.
• EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME
• Through our employee assistance programme, staff can access free confidential advice and support via a 24/7 telephone helpline and structured telephonic and face-to-face counselling.
• FAMILY-FRIENDLY POLICIES
• We offer flexible working opportunities to support the diverse needs of our workforce.
• METRO CARDS & NORTHERN RAIL
• Discounted travel cards for those who regularly use public transport across the region.
• CYCLE TO WORK SCHEMES
• Our salary sacrifice scheme enables employees to pay for a bicycle through our payroll and save on tax in the process.
• SIMPLY HEALTH
• Through a cash plan, employees are able to access healthcare treatment and claim back money from their bills. The cash plan includes 24/7 GP and counselling telephone services and cover for up to four children (under the age of 18) on their policy.
• DISCOUNTED GYM MEMBERSHIPS
• 20% off Bodyline gyms with no joining fee and £5 off monthly fees at Village Gyms.
• MEMBERSHIPS
• Employees can acquire various membership cards/schemes, such as Costco and The Gourmet Society. These offer cost savings on a number of products or services.
• IT PRODUCTS
• Employees can access Microsoft products at heavily discounted rates and free antivirus.

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.

Ref Code: MPCYJN08202-12958203Z

Job type- Full time/Permanent
Salary- £20,010 per annum
Hours- 35 + (5 hours paid lunch) Monday - Friday
One week 8.00am -16.00pm
Second week 10.00am-18.00pm
Location- Leeds

Nacro Bail Accommodation Support Service (BASS) is a national contract commissioned by the Ministry of Justice. BASS provides accommodation for those individuals who are being released from custody on their home detention curfew (HDC), from court on bail or offenders who are currently in the community but there has been a break down in the address and they are unable to continue to reside there.

Who we are looking for?

The role sits within the Referral Hub at our Leeds office. The Referral Hub is the initial point of contact for all BASS related enquiries. They are responsible for processing the referrals which are received from stakeholders, such as prison, probation and court and making a decision regarding an individuals suitability and placement for service. They work cross departmental with operational staff to deliver an end to end service from point of referral to induction. This role is working with referrers of prison HDC and Prison and Court Bailees to access eligibility and suitability for BASS accommodation through a robust risk assessment process.

Reports directly to National Referral Hub Manager but will have a Senior Referral Officer for day to day support

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:-

-To take referral and general enquires and provide accurate information and advice

-To take referrals from referrers over the phone, via email and fax, or within referral institutes or other locations as directed by the management team: assess the suitability of the application within Nacro " approach to risk management" framework; use informed and defensible judgement on acceptance, declines and incomplete applications. Liaise appropriately with the Service Manager/Regional Manager on complex or high risk/support declines.

- To make timely decisions regarding the placement of service users in services working in conjunction with support colleagues and managers and in line with contractual polices

- To maintain accurate records at all times relating to enquires, referral applications, assessment, outcome and placement of every service users

Essential skills:

* Good IT Experience, ability to gather, verify and act upon information
* High accuracy in data input
* Interest in Criminal justice system, mental health, self harm drug use.
* A non judgemental approach to service users is crucial to the role
* Good Team player

Experience in working with offenders desirable but not essential.

.A DBS check will be required for this role

Please apply online

Job Title Digital Innovation Officer

Responsible to Head of IT/Digital

Hours of work 35 hours per week

Place of work/Base Martin House and in the Community. Hybrid working arrangements will be considered, where possible.

Type of contract              Full time, permanent

Overall purpose of the role

• To Manage the ICT Digital function and associated staff
• To review existing line of business applications and provide a roadmap, plan and implementation for digital transformation to transform the Martin House traditional analogue business into a digital one
• To rollout Microsoft 365 and leverage business improvements
• To ensure applications are secured and all measures are taken to eliminate security threats
• To develop and deliver ICT training for all staff to digitally upskill our workforce

Tasks and duties

ICT – Digital Innovation, applications and IT business projects

• Management of ICT Digital Innovation and associated staff
• Create new value through the smart use of digital tools, platforms, technologies, services, and processes
• To drive growth and business system renewal with digital platforms
• Be a digital evangelist, championing the use of digital technology and practices
• Collaboration, knowledge sharing, and digital best practices between partners and colleagues to help embed a robust digital ecosystem
• Measure ROI on digital projects, fine-tuning approaches as needed to ensure we're investing in the right tools and resources
• To review all legacy systems and produce a roadmap and implementation plan for digital change
• To lead on the implementation of Microsoft 365, utilising and leveraging the product to improve the business efficiency
• Develop and maintain and ensure compliance with all corporate and operational policies related to digital inclusion, its development and delivery particularly those related to information governance and GDPR
• To promote, train and digitally upskill our users in the use of new products
• Implementation of various ICT projects and efficient handover of support to the support team
• Provision of technical and user support to staff having ICT issues when necessary
• To assist in the management and use of core applications, such as Finance, HR, Care and CRM systems
• Maintain a high degree of customer service for all support queries and adhere to all service management principles
• Be expected to work outside normal office hours from time to time as the demands of the post and emergencies dictate.
• Assist with the preparation of the teams ICT operational plan
• Ensure the relevant security is implemented and all associated security protocols are followed and maintained.
• Maintain accurate manual and digital records relating to all work carried out and produce relevant documentation where appropriate.
• Assist with monitoring and review of system performance and the production of relevant report and statistics.
• To design and develop reports, user training and provision of support.
• To attend ICT meetings and keep abreast of ICT developments.
• Provide support, and cover for the Head of IT/Digital.

Other

• Any other reasonable duties as may reasonably be required by the Head of IT/Digital or other Senior Manager.

• Martin House has a multi-professional; multi-skilled team seeking to reach out to each family in a way that most helps them.  You may therefore be asked to help in other areas as required.

Personal development

• To adopt a positive and reflective approach to personal and professional development
• To participate constructively in a yearly annual appraisal
• To undertake specific training (where necessary) for the role

Health & Safety

• To be aware of the safety needs of the children, siblings, parents and colleagues and adopt a preventative safety approach to all times.
• To report all accidents incidents and untoward incidents to a Deputy Head of Care and Clinical Services.
• To be aware of your health and safety responsibilities as an employee and adhere to these.

Personal development

• To adopt a positive and reflective approach to personal and professional development.
• To participate constructively in a yearly annual appraisal.
• To undertake core competencies for clinical skills and specific training and to remain updated.
• To work in conjunction with the education co-ordinators to develop your practice and care for the children.
• To work contracted hours including unsocial hours as required weekends evenings and nights.

This job description reflects the present requirements of the post and will form the basis of performance appraisal.  As duties and responsibilities change and develop the job description will be reviewed and necessary changes made with consultation.

Employees may be required to drive a Martin House pool car. These cars are insured by Martin House and it is a requirement of the insurers that we have checked that any staff who drive the cars have a current driving licence.

Martin House has a multi-professional, multi-skilled team seeking to reach out to each family in a way that most helps them.  Because of this team members may be expected to accept a different or unusual task or role.

Equality statement

Martin House is committed to providing care and improving services irrespective of race, ethnicity, disability, gender, religion or belief, age, marital status, or sexual orientation

Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults

Martin House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with safer recruitment standards and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

All Martin House employees are expected to

• Uphold the values of Martin House and behave in a professional manner at all times.
• Value equality and diversity and comply with relevant equality legislation.
• Attend 1:1s with line manager, team meetings and annual appraisals.
• Take part in all relevant mandatory training and any other education and training considered necessary to carry out the role.
• Take responsibility for one’s own personal development.
• Cooperate with colleagues, encourage and support positive working relationships (both internally and externally) and foster a culture of respect and consideration at work.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with relevant individuals and groups, both internally and externally.
• Take responsibility for one’s own health and safety and the health and safety of others whilst at work, and comply with Health and Safety legislation.
• Comply with information governance requirements and maintain confidentiality at all times, as required.
• Work within all Martin House policies and procedures.
• Communicate a positive image of Martin House and protect its reputation.

Staff who support Martin House volunteers are expected to

• Carry out effective inductions for new volunteers in your department
• Lead and guide volunteers, providing the support needed to maintain morale and enable them to work effectively
• Supervise your volunteers appropriately in their day to day work and actively work to recognise the work that they do
• Ensure your volunteers have access to some personal time with you on a regular basis
• Ensure that your volunteers have an annual opportunity to reflect on their volunteering role with you
• Support appropriate volunteer learning and development within your team
• Communicate effectively with your volunteer team, and in line with the Martin House Staff Charter
• Play a role in the recruitment of new volunteers within your area, once appropriate training has been given
• Support the Manage performance issues with volunteers fairly and sensitively, taking advice from the HR department where appropriate

Person specification

Qualifications and work experience

Essential

1. Substantial experience of Digital Innovation
2. Good Experience of effective change management
3. Good Experience of 365 implementation
4. Experience of ICT project support and rollout
5. Experience of training staff in ICT skills

Desirable

1. A computer related qualification
2. Knowledge of IT architecture, cloud based systems and SaaS solutions
3. Able to explain technical solutions clearly to staff and other IT users
4. General awareness of recent ICT developments, including legislation
5. Negotiation skills
6. Knowledge of Health care systems, such as SystmOne
7. Experience of working in a palliative care setting

Knowledge and skills

1. Extensive experience of Digital Innovation, change and project delivery of ICT business systems
2. Extensive experience of Microsoft 365 suite of products
3. Excellent project management skills, with the ability to plan, develop schedules and meet deadlines
4. Experience of report writing and in producing system support KPI’s statistical data
5. Experience of training users in digital change
6. Confident user of MS Office products and able to provide advice and support on these products including: - Word, Excel, Publisher, Access, OneNote, Outlook, Project & SharePoint.
7. Ability to work effectively within diverse groups and teams and motivated by a drive for improvement at all times
8. Good working knowledge of Information Governance, data protection act and other associated legislation.
9. Strong empathy with an ability to work well within a team as well as with a diverse range of people externally
10. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
11. Excellent organisational skills
12. Excellent interpersonal skills
13. Demonstrable commitment to maintaining own professional development

Attributes

1. Ability to communicate sensitively with children and parents in line with Martin House’s values and expectations
2. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
3. Ability to demonstrate respect for children, young people, their families and colleagues
4. Willingness to learn new skills and to pass on your knowledge to others

Operations Director – Quality & Performance
Salary: NJC Scale Points 41 – 46, starting at £44,863 pa
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Leeds

Touchstone is a multi-award winning mental health and wellbeing charity operating in communities across Yorkshire.  Our passion is people and we aim to deliver our vision of “Inspiring Communities, Transforming Lives” through the excellent and diverse people we recruit and nurture.  Touchstone understands that we can only deliver excellence to the people we serve if the people we recruit are happy, empowered, supported to reach their potential and trusted to lead.

The successful candidate will provide leadership and effective management of the operational teams and services and have overall strategic responsibility for the development of these services in line with the Strategic Business Plan.

You will be responsible for leading quality & performance, continuous improvement and service action planning practice and activity across the organisation ensuring Touchstone’s Strategic Business Priorities are achieved and risk effectively managed.

Closing Date: 19th September
Interviews will be held on: 7th October

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website. 

Touchstone is an equal opportunities organisation, a Trans Positive employer and applications are welcome from all sections of the community, particularly, BME and LGBT communities and/or people with disabilities who are under-represented within Touchstone.

Further information can be obtained from our equal opportunities policy. Please note that we do not hold a sponsor licence and we do not intend to offer sponsorship for this particular role. You should therefore ensure that you have/will have the right to work in the UK to be able to undertake this role, if appointed, you will be required to provide relevant right to work documents at the point of an offer being made to you.

No agencies please.

An opportunity has arisen for an Apprentice Business Administrator within our client's Careers, Employment and Skills Team reporting to the Progressions and Destinations Coordinator.

Business Administration Apprentice Responsibilities:

• To provide general administrative support required for a variety of contracts in the Careers, Employment and Skills department including the Shine Careers Team, Employer Engagement Team and the Progression and Destination Coordinator.
• Liaise with external organisations including schools and colleges and private business.
• To work on a diverse range of tasks daily.
• To work to deadlines and targets
• Ensure participant records are accurate and maintained.

Business Administration Apprentice Requirements:

You will have proficient IT skills (particularly with Microsoft packages such as Excel and Teams) and able to generate reports when required. Experience of working within an administration environment is desirable but not essential. You will have meticulous attention to detail and be able to work using your own initiative.

You must be able to work to tight deadlines and be able to communicate well with internal and external customers. You will be able to demonstrate enthusiasm, drive and commitment to our client's values.

All positions are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exemptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for an Enhanced Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions, cautions, warnings and reprimands.

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer. They wish to encourage the recruitment of staff from under-represented groups to apply for the advertised positions. They will seek to recruit the best candidate for the job based on merit. The recruitment and selection process will ensure the identification of the person best suited to the job and organisation.

About our client:

They are committed to helping individuals, organisations and communities succeed through learning and work. They have a strong track record of successfully delivering government funded initiatives and contracts including ESF contracts and Study Programmes. They are also a provider of advice and support services to young people and adults in the Yorkshire and Humber area.

Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week
Salary: £14,277 per annum plus competitive benefits

Closing date: 19th of September 2021(midnight)
Interview date: TBC

You may have experience of the following: Business Administration Apprentice, Administration Apprentice, Apprenticeships, Admin Assistant, Apprenticeship, Trainee Scheme, Office Junior, Administrator, Trainee, Receptionist, Secretary, Office Assistant, Trainee Administrator, Junior, Business Administration, Apprentice, etc.

Ref: 102 574

Touchstone (registered charity No. 1012053) is a leading voluntary sector agency providing high quality services to improve the health and wellbeing of local people

Beacon – Touchstone Dispersed Housing Support Worker
NJC Scale Points 12 – 17, starting at £22,183 pa
37 hours per week
Leeds
Permanent subject to funding

Beacon Leeds is a partnership of 3 Leeds-based charities; Turning Lives Around (TLA), Touchstone and Foundation. Beacon provides city wide Housing Related Support (HRS) accommodation service for vulnerable adults, couples and families to prevent homelessness and address housing need.  Beacon Intensive and Dispersed Support provides temporary accommodation for people experiencing a period of homelessness, have multiple and complex needs and may also display high risk behaviours.

The post holder will provide flexible, focused and short-term housing related support to clients with a wide range of support needs accessing dispersed accommodation with the aim of supporting clients secure their own accommodation within the contracted timescales.

You will need to have successfully engaged, supported and worked with people with multiple and complex needs, also have knowledge of housing management.  The successful applicant will also need to have excellent communication skills and experience of working with a diverse range of clients.

Closing Date: 8 October 2021

Interviews will be held: WC 18 October 2021

How to apply:

Please click 'Apply' to be redirected to our website, where you can download the application pack.
Please note, you are not applying at this stage.

Touchstone is an equal opportunities organisation, a Trans Positive employer and applications are welcome from all sections of the community, particularly, BME and LGBT communities and/or people with disabilities who are under-represented within Touchstone.

Please note that we do not hold a sponsor licence and we do not intend to offer sponsorship for this particular role. You should therefore ensure that you have/will have the right to work in the UK to be able to undertake this role, if appointed, you will be required to provide relevant right to work documents at the point of an offer being made to you.

No agencies please.

We are currently recruiting for Personal Advisors to join the Leaving Care service in a West Yorkshire based authority. To apply for this role you must have previous experience in Leaving Care and be able to hit the ground running.

You will work directly with young people and their families to safeguard and promote their welfare. You will coordinate Pathway Planning duties to support care leavers in their successful transition to adult life.

1. To support the implementation of children & young people's care and pathway plans
2. To prepare young people for a successful transition to adulthood
3. To support care leavers to move towards independence
4. To promote children & young people's participation

Responsibilities of the role:

• Working in a diverse culture

• Working with cases such as Exploitation and Mental Health

• Visiting Looked After Children in Placement and maintain contact
• Providing practical and emotional support to children and young people, parents and carers
• Undertaking Life Story work
• Planning and implementing programmes of agreed work with children/young people and their carers
• Supporting reunification plans by working with parents to equip them with the necessary skills to promote child/young person's appropriate development.
• Contributing to assessments and reviews of the care or pathway plan
• Supporting the transition from school to college
• Giving unbiased and informed advice on matters such as education, training and accommodation
• Working with social workers and other professionals to assist in the preparation and updating of Pathway Plans
• Working with carers to ensure that young people develop good self care skills
• Promoting education, training and employment opportunities
• Liaising as required with Adult Social Care Services, Mental Health Services, Substance Misuse Services to ensure the young person is in receipt of relevant services. Also liaising if required with Probation Services to support the rehabilitation and resettlement of young people serving community services or coming out of custody
• Liaising with accommodation & housing providers to secure appropriate accommodation and tenancies as required
• Ensuring young people receive their entitlements and are aware of their opportunities
• Organising and delivering group work.
• Developing young people's social, leisure and learning opportunities and age appropriate skills.
• Supporting the Children in Care Council and Care Leavers' Forum
• Advocating with and on behalf of the children and their families

Don't forget...Eden Brown Synergy offers a £200 referral bonus for Social Workers. If this role isn't for you but you know someone suitable, ask them to get in touch. £200 could be on it's way to you! Your expert recruitment consultant is Rhys Berryman, call today on 0113 220 7540 or email [email protected] Eden Brown Synergy is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Synergy is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Citizens Advice offers confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free. Through our national network of charities, we give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem.

Do you want to work for an organisation that makes a difference, every single day, to people from all walks of life? The people that turn to Citizens Advice need help overcoming an obstacle in their lives – from debt to evictions to trouble at work – and you can be key to them getting the support they need in the quickest, easiest, and most effective way.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented throughout Citizens Advice. We are a member of the race equality campaign at Business in the Community, the Prince’s responsible business network and are committed to improving employment opportunities for ethnic minorities across the UK. We also welcome applications from, LGB and Trans and non binary candidates.

We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in role profiles.

A core element of our Future of Advice strategic framework is to advance equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) across our service. This role sits within the EDI Team, which provides strategic leadership and expertise on the delivery of Citizens Advice EDI goals, across the organisation. The team aims to secure​ an equitable and inclusive service for all clients, staff and volunteers.

The EDI team has three key business priorities for 2021/22
1) Improving the accessibility and inclusivity of our services
2) Addressing workforce equality disparities and advancing inclusion
3) Continuing to build EDI capabilities service wide

In this role, you will lead a high profile, strategically important programme of work to achieve greater diversity within our workforce and create an equitable and inclusive working environment service wide. You will be expected to contribute to our thinking and challenge the organisation to address equity disparities by working with our workforce, and helping everyone play their part in transforming the way we advance EDI in the organisation. You will be someone who takes a social justice approach to advancing EDI within workplace practices.

The National Citizens Advice Operates from offices in England and Wales, with 4 regional offices based in Cardiff, London, Birmingham and Leeds, therefore all successful applicants must be based within England or Wales.

Please note, in the event of a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the application early.

Closing date: 29/09/2021

Interview date: TBC

This vacancy closes at 23.59 on the closing date.

Administrator

We have an opportunity for an experienced administrator to provide support for the delivery team

Position: Administrator

Location: Bradley, Huddersfield (with some flexibility for home working)

Hours: Part Time, 30 hours per week

Salary: Circa £19,000 (pro rata)

Duration: This is a temporary position until December 2022

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

The Role

The Administrator will support the delivery team in the administration of product delivery within the department as part of a team.

Responsibilities include:

• Appropriately handle, record and report on enquiries, including complaints and complements, providing information and directing callers to the appropriate department or source of further information where necessary
• Process purchases for product and service sales to customers
• Stock control of products and reporting shortages/discrepancies
• Administrative support for the assessment process of projects
• Organise travel and overnight accommodation for staff or consultant trainers
• Collate data and maintain data systems
• Process invoices and purchase services within budget constraints
• Support the department in conducting evaluation and assessing impact of delivery, reporting feedback to line managers
• Events and project support as required

About You

As an Administrator, you will have experience of working in an office administration role providing a proactive, customer focussed approach to service delivery. You will be able to work as part of a small tem and use a range of IT applications including Microsoft Office.

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 working 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 Admin, Administrator, Administration, Admin Support, Administration Support, Admin Assistant, Administration Assistant, Admin Coordinator, Administration Coordinator, Project Manager, Programme Administrator, Programme Coordinator, Project Administrator, Sales Administrator, Customer Service Administrator, General Administrator, Office Administrator, Process Administrator, Finance Administrator, Financial Administrator.

The Supporter Development team is passionate about developing the UK-wide reach and support of TLG. We exist because of the partnership with our incredible supporters and volunteers throughout the UK. This exciting, growing team is dedicated to further inspiring and building relationships with supporters so that together we can have a greater impact on struggling children and their families.

This role involves phoning existing and potential supporters to inspire them about the life transforming work of TLG. With excellent communication skills, the post holder will be responsible for connecting with supporters about a range of opportunities for them to engage with, and increase, their support of the charity. This team also has a strong focus on updating supporter contact information, so a keen eye for detail is necessary.

The post holder will be warm, friendly, driven, passionate, have great IT skills, be a strong communicator and must share a strong desire to see the lives of more children and families impacted by the local church throughout the UK!

We are looking for individuals who have a strong and vibrant Christian faith, and we would welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds to enable TLG to better reflect the needs of the communities we are serving.

There are limited spaces available on the team and applications are reviewed at regular intervals, rather than at the closing date. To be considered for the role, please register your interest ASAP.

Citizens Advice offers confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free. Through our national network of charities, we give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem.

Our organisation is unique. Each year we directly help 2.8 million people to solve their problems. We see first hand - and in real time - the problems faced by people across England and Wales. We can spot emerging issues quickly, often even before the government. We use our unique data and insights to work with government, regulators and industry to improve people's lives.

We are looking for two outstanding people to recruit for the position of Senior Policy Researcher in the Energy Retail Markets team and Senior Policy Researcher in the Consumer & Public Services team at Citizens Advice.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented throughout Citizens Advice. We are a member of the race equality campaign at Business in the Community, the Prince’s responsible business network and are committed to improving employment opportunities for ethnic minorities across the UK. We also welcome applications from, LGB and Trans and non binary candidates.

We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in role profiles.

The roles 

For both roles, as a senior member of the team you will work across different policy areas, designing and delivering major research and influencing projects from start to finish, while supporting junior members of the team to reach their potential. Our strong, respected brand means that you will have unique opportunities to engage directly with the people and organisations who have the power to make the changes we want to see - from parliamentarians and the civil service to regulators and industry. 

Energy retail markets team 

In energy, our vision is for an energy market that treats everyone fairly, now and in the future. For the energy retail markets team this means tackling the root cause of the issues causing energy consumers harm today, whether it be insufficient support for people in energy debt, poor customer service, reducing the harm of supplier failures, or more help for people in vulnerable circumstances. 

In the longer term, it also means shaping the reforms that will be needed to help meet the UK’s net zero energy goals, by enabling more innovation and rewarding low carbon choices, while ensuring the market is inclusive and people get the right support and consumer protections to confidently participate. 

In recent years we have achieved significant protections for people on low incomes or in debt and stricter rules for suppliers to ensure they’re able to provide good levels of service. We’ve also helped secure changes which help small businesses engage in the market more readily, and better regulate intermediaries like auto-switchers. 

Consumer and Public Services team

Working in the Consumer and Public Services team provides an exciting opportunity to work on the big issues facing people across the UK today.  In recent years, we’ve helped challenge the “loyalty penalty” paid by loyal and vulnerable customers in essential markets, reducing bills by £260m, lobbied for the introduction of a ban on letting fees, which has saved renters £13million a month, and used our unique data to secure additional support for people during the pandemic. ​​​​​​​

Current work includes influencing policy affecting non-UK nationals with No Recourse to Public Funds; looking at accelerating digitisation in markets to ensure new technologies and sophisticated product design are working for people, not against them; and understanding the impact of the pandemic on debt and household finances. 

The National Citizens Advice Operates from offices in England and Wales, with 4 regional offices based in Cardiff, London, Birmingham and Leeds, therefore all successful applicants must be based within England or Wales.

Please note, in the event of a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the application early. 

Closing date: 27th September 2021

Citizens Advice offers confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free. Through our national network of charities, we give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem.

Do you want to work for an organisation that makes a difference, every single day, to people from all walks of life? The people that turn to Citizens Advice need help overcoming an obstacle in their lives – from debt to evictions to trouble at work – and you can be key to them getting the support they need in the quickest, easiest, and most effective way.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented throughout Citizens Advice. We are a member of the race equality campaign at Business in the Community, the Prince’s responsible business network and are committed to improving employment opportunities for ethnic minorities across the UK. We also welcome applications from, LGB and Trans and non binary candidates.

We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in role profiles.

We are looking for two outstanding people to recruit for the position of Policy Research Assistant in the Energy Retail Markets team and Policy Research Assistant in the Consumer & Public Services team at Citizens Advice.  

The roles 

As a member of our policy research teams, you will work across different policy areas, using a wide range of research methods and creating outputs including blogs, reports, presentations and events. Our strong brand will give you unique opportunities to engage with those who have the power to make change. You will feed into our work influencing policy makers such as parliamentarians, the civil service, regulators and industry and you will work closely with our world-class news, campaigns, public affairs and data teams.

Energy retail markets team 

In energy, our vision is for an energy market that treats everyone fairly, now and in the future. For the energy retail markets team this means tackling the root cause of the issues causing energy consumers harm today, whether it be insufficient support for people in energy debt, poor customer service, reducing the harm of supplier failures, or more help for people in vulnerable circumstances. 

In the longer term, it also means shaping the reforms that will be needed to help meet the UK’s net zero energy goals, by enabling more innovation and rewarding low carbon choices, while ensuring the market is inclusive and people get the right support and consumer protections to confidently participate. 

In recent years we have achieved significant protections for people on low incomes or in debt and stricter rules for suppliers to ensure they’re able to provide good levels of service. We’ve also helped secure changes which help small businesses engage in the market more readily, and better regulate intermediaries like auto-switchers. 

Consumer and Public Services team

Working in the Consumer and Public Services team provides an exciting opportunity to work on the big issues facing people across the UK today.  In recent years, we’ve helped challenge the “loyalty penalty” paid by loyal and vulnerable customers in essential markets, reducing bills by £260m, lobbied for the introduction of a ban on letting fees, which has saved renters £13million a month, and used our unique data to secure additional support for people during the pandemic. ​​​​​​​

Current work includes influencing policy affecting non-UK nationals with No Recourse to Public Funds; looking at accelerating digitisation in markets to ensure new technologies and sophisticated product design are working for people, not against them; and understanding the impact of the pandemic on debt and household finances. 

The National Citizens Advice Operates from offices in England and Wales, with 4 regional offices based in Cardiff, London, Birmingham and Leeds, therefore all successful applicants must be based within England or Wales.

Please note, in the event of a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the application early. 

Closing date: 20/09/2021

Interview date: Late September

This vacancy closes at 23.59 on the closing date.