Mustard Tree is a charity that helps people to learn new skills, find work, secure accommodation. Through our community shops we provide food and the resources needed to create a home. We offer warm, creative and aspirational spaces and opportunities for people to improve their lives.

Working across different teams, you will lead the retail, logistics and support services functions within the Salford sites of Mustard Tree. This includes coordinating the retail provision, and overseeing the stock, as well as helping to co-ordinate the support function. This role includes managing safeguarding risks and incidents, signposting,  training Freedom trainees, overseeing Food Club, and ensuring a timetable of events for clients and guests. The role will also involve maintaining strong working relationships and pathways with colleagues in different teams, local statutory agencies and partner organisations and so good communication is essential.

Although each role will have a specific base (Little Hulton and Eccles), flexibility and willingness to travel across all Mustard Tree sites to provide cover is essential.

What you will be doing: Job Description

• Manage the Eccles or Little Hulton branch to maintain a safe and effective retail space, food club, community hub
• Line management of retail staff including regular 121s, appraisals and performance management and work effectively with relevant support staff onsite
• Ensure compliance to all appropriate health & safety, and security policies and procedures.
• Ensure the shop is fully stocked and effectively manage stock rotation to develop and maintain safe and attractive shop displays
• Oversee the donations including working with staff and volunteers to regularly sort and process all donations
• Handling cash and performing bank runs, including using the till and cashing up.
• Ensure that Freedom trainees are trained to develop ‘work ready’ skills, retail skills (using our training manuals) and behaviours.
• Supervision of the ‘Friends of Mustard Tree’ volunteers, working with the Volunteer Coordinator to ensure appropriate cover and the wellbeing of all team members
• Organise drop in and group activities within the structured programme enabling access to mental health, financial wellbeing support and other meaningful activity.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with partner organisations
• Understand/contribute to safeguarding and risk management using incident and safeguarding forms, attending annual training and escalating concerns to the management.
• Produce management information and regular reporting
• Work in line with our values, providing a consistent and welcoming approach, advocating for Freedom volunteers inside and outside the organisation.

General Work duties

• Support volunteers to develop ‘work ready’ skills and behaviours i.e. confidence, punctuality, time management, communication, teamwork and initiative
• Work within health & safety guidelines and Mustard Tree policies and procedures
• Supporting other staff and sites, providing practical relief cover for work-streams 
• Take responsibility for professional development, attending training courses as required
• Leading by example, embodying Mustard Tree values and represent the charity as required
• Contribute towards being an environmentally responsible organisation as part of day to day activities including recycling and supporting ‘paper-lite’ practices
• Other tasks and duties relevant to the role as required by the organisation

Person Specification:

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible and enthusiastic approach, able to work on their own initiative as well as work cooperatively.
• Kind, encouraging and respectful, and enjoys working with a diverse range of people
• Personal accountability with a positive and proactive approach to problem solving.
• 5 x GCSEs including English and Maths, or equivalent qualifications and ability to use IT systems
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and some experience in leading or supervising
• Trustworthy with good attention to detail and organisational skills

Desirable

• Confident in managing risks, difficult situations and in professional boundaries
• Experience in retail, preferably in a management role
• Clean driving licence and car to travel between sites
   

Deadline: 12 noon 27th April
First assessment day: 30th April

To apply please send us your CV and a cover letter explaining why you would like to be considered for the role and how you meet the requirements specified in the person specification  (no more than 2 pages).

* Please note that applications will be screened to ensure they meet the minimum criteria prior to shortlisting.  

Are you interested in working within a growing, fast-moving and dynamic social care team, carrying out a wide range of social work and related administrative tasks to support positive outcomes for people with complex social care needs?

As a full time Project Lead, you will work closely with the Registered Manager in carrying out the necessary and varied tasks to ensure that the essential standards of quality and safety, in keeping with CQC’s key lines of enquiry are met every day.

In addition, you will lead, supervise and monitor the activities of a team of support colleagues, including senior support workers.

We are looking for people who are enthusiastic, great at building relationships, motivated, highly skilled, committed and reliable.  The role of a Project Lead is highly demanding and you will be working closely with Adult Social Care and Mental Health Teams. 

Essential:

• A positive attitude towards people who experience complex mental health conditions and  learning disabilities
• BA (Hons) in Social Work/Level 5 or other relevant qualification in Social Care Leadership and Management
• An excellent standard of Maths and English grammar.
• Experience of working within a social care organisation. 
• Experience of, or relevant qualification in Microsoft Office packages and Cloud based storage systems
• Experience of leading, supporting and supervising colleagues
• The ability to work in a fast-paced office environment

The British Heart Foundation organisational strategy theme of ‘Striving for Excellence’ combined with our People Experience aim of ‘Let’s make a safe, healthy and inclusive workforce’ underpins the aims and objectives of the Wellbeing, Safety and Resilience team. Our aim is to make sure work activities and environments are safe, promoting individual wellbeing so that our people feel enabled to support the fight against cardiovascular disease.

About the role

The role of Health and Safety Adviser will provide support to teams across the business. Playing a key role in the successful implementation of our safety management systems in our Retail division offices and other directorates. 80% of this role will be to build and maintain relationships with a range of levels of management within our Retail division and their supporting functions, with the remaining 20% with other directorates. 

You will play a key role to embed the safety management systems with all our teams and assisting with policy development and communication. You'll support the H&S manager(s) to develop regular reports based on data and insight to improve the safety and wellbeing culture across the organisation. You will also be responsible for developing and monitoring standards through H&S inspections and audits within directorate premises to provide assurance on compliance with legislation and BHF policy.

About you

With previous H&S experience within a a large complex and geographically dispersed organisation you’ll hold both the NEBOSH General Certificate & Tech IOSH Membership Status. 

You’ll have experience of actively working within the Retail sector (ideally multiple sites) and knowledge and some experience in the development and delivery of health and safety management systems or wellbeing programmes.

You’ll be IT proficient and competent user of MS Office. With comprehensive knowledge of H&S legislation and best practice as applied to third sector/charities, office premises/Retail, you’ll be able to influence and instruct BHF colleagues to improve awareness and compliance on H&S standards and have confidence to challenge others on current practice where required.

Please note that this position is home-based with frequent travel to our Retail premises and offices. There will also be a requirement to support with fundraising events which may occasionally require working on a weekend.

About us

Every single one of us is vulnerable to the heartbreak caused by heart and circulatory diseases – they are the world’s biggest killers. But the research we fund represents hope. And nothing matters more than finding cures and treatments that give us more time with the people we love.

Here at the BHF we understand that you might need a little help balancing your work and home life. Many of our people work flexibly in many different ways. Please feel free to talk to us about the flexibility you may need; we’re happy to explore what’s possible for you and the role.

Interview process

The interview process will be held over MS Teams.

Mustard Tree is a charity that helps people to learn new skills, find work, secure accommodation. Through our community shops we provide food and the resources needed to create a home. We offer warm, creative and aspirational spaces and opportunities for people to improve their lives.

Working with the Services Manager and a team of staff and volunteers in the support service function within the Mustard Tree. This role will focus on supporting clients who may be sleeping rough or at risk of homelessness from our busy reception.  This includes providing effective and high-level customer service in our reception area as well as providing on the job training to our Freedom Trainees.

The salary is dependant on experience including experience of leading teams. The role is based in Ancoats but willingness to travel to our sites in Salford to provide cover as required is essential.

What you will be doing:

• Meet and greet visitors, ensuring high level of welcome and customer service is delivered
• Provide 121 support around a range of enquires including finance, benefits, housing, and effective and well managed signposting into other services including healthcare.
• Identify any potential disturbances before they happen, escalating incidents and safeguarding risks, and maintaining a calm, professional manner.
• Providing public toilet access using the key discreetly with the aim of providing help and the bathroom facility whilst preventing drug taking in the toilet
• Managing enquires from all our guests including people who may be sleeping rough and/or distressed including organising referrals and food parcels
• Organising the day’s referral appointments and details of visitors due in that day including managing any people waiting by ensuring they are given an approximate time to see someone
• Manage and deliver ad-hoc referrals in line with the process and using discretion (meeting room/quiet space) to provide dignity when completing the referral
• Answering visitor’s questions about Mustard Tree its services, projects and activities.
• Handling the Reception email and post light administration tasks such as printing and photocopying to keep the display unit and notice boards up to date with forms and posters
• Accepting donations from donors and asking for their contact details so we can thank them
• Using laptops as well as the retail system to help set up accounts with Mustard Tree for people including using the Master Till to log referrals onto the kudos system
• Support and train Mustard Tree volunteers in Reception duties using the Volunteer Training manuals
• Manage the health and safety requirements of the support services including risk assessments, lone working policy, staff wellbeing and incident management

General Work duties:

• Support Freedom trainees to develop skills and behaviours and feel part of the community
• Work within health & safety guidelines and Mustard Tree policies and procedures
• Supporting other staff and sites, providing practical relief cover for work-streams 
• Take responsibility for professional development, attending training courses as required
• Leading by example, embodying Mustard Tree values and represent the charity as required
• Contribute towards being an environmentally responsible organisation as part of day to day activities including recycling and supporting ‘paper-lite’ practices
• Other tasks and duties relevant to the role as required by the organisation

What we are looking for: Person Specification

Essential 

• Effective communication and good interpersonal skills, including verbal, written and presentation
• Flexible and enthusiastic approach, able to work on their own initiative as well as work cooperatively.
• Kind and encouraging, and enjoys working with a diverse range of people
• Personal accountability with a positive and proactive approach to problem solving
• 5 x GCSEs including English and Maths, or equivalent qualifications and ability to use IT systems
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in front line roles within 3rd sector/charity
• Experience of working with people who are homeless or in risk of homelessness including managing 121 conversations and providing support
• Experience dealing with unsatisfied customers, and decision making.

Desirable

•  Knowledge of health and safety regulations and governance
• Knowledge of safeguarding, mental health first aid and incident management including respect for confidentiality

Deadline: 12 noon 27th April
First assessment day: 30th April

To apply please send us your CV and a cover letter explaining why you would like to be considered for the role and how you meet the requirements specified in the person specification  (no more than 2 pages).

* Please note that applications will be screened to ensure they meet the minimum criteria prior to shortlisting.  

Rise Programme Manager: This individual will be responsible for delivering the Rise Programme funded by Universities and leading a team of 7 Programme Coordinators to deliver the programme.

Location: Bristol, London, Manchester, Nottingham or Newcastle (initially on a remote basis)

Hours: 40 hours per week, 9am - 6pm (with some flexibility)

Start date: May/June 2021

Application deadline: 9am on Monday 4th May 2021 (Early applications are encouraged as we may interview and/or appoint before the closing date)

Core delivery responsibilities for Rise Programme Manager will include: 

Programme Design & Delivery

• Contribute to strategic decisions concerning the design and delivery of the Rise Programme, creating a 12-month plan in advance of the start of each recruitment cycle. 
• Plan student attraction & onboarding activities in collaboration with University Partnerships Manager.
• Work with the Director of Programmes and Impact to design learning journeys for Sponsor Programme Associates.
• Work with the Programme Leaders/Coordinators on the development and creation of resources and planning and delivery of events relevant to the unique needs of the participants on the Rise Programme. 
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the programme with overarching responsibility for meeting internal engagement and applications success KPIs.
• Provide support to University Partnerships Manager to maintain strong relationships with University partners, including supporting quarterly/annual reporting requirements.

Team Management

• Manage a team of 7 Programme Coordinators in a variety of locations - providing weekly 1-to-1 support, reviews and personal development support. 
• Ensure Programme Coordinators document all interactions with Associates and application progress.
• Use relevant dashboards and data to set Programme Coordinator priorities.
• Manage Programme Coordinator progress to ensure that all stakeholder KPIs are achieved.
• Contribute to strategic decisions concerning the resourcing of the Rise Programme.
• Provide guidance and training to your team, and be part of wider training and development conversations for all on the Future Charity Leaders Programme (our Graduate Scheme).

Associate Support

Individual and small group work with Associates - coaching 20-30 Associates to take the day-to-day steps needed to realise their career potential, which might include pastoral support, career guidance, and support with job applications.

Person Specification 

This position would be suited to individuals who are committed to upReach’s mission. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about social-mobility and believe that background should not be a barrier to graduate employment. 

To be successful it is anticipated that you would have at least 2+ years’ experience working in programme delivery, stakeholder management and leading small teams. You should be proactive, resilient and used to managing competing priorities within a varied workload.You should be flexible and willing to perform varying duties depending on the shifting needs of the charity. 

Essential Skills/Experience:

1. Experience working in a fast-paced environment and working independently to find solutions to problems.
2. Ability to engage and flex communication style confidently with a variety of stakeholders, such as beneficiaries, upReach partners and all levels of employees across the organisation. 
3. Excellent influencing, facilitation and communication skills (both oral and written) and be comfortable preparing and presenting reports and proposals to senior management and external stakeholders.
4. Line management or team leadership experience.
5. Strong programme management and problem solving skills, in addition to superb organisational skills to manage a varied workload.
6. Self-motivation and an ability to work in a small team as well as independently, with a creative and a proactive attitude.
7. Experience working directly with key stakeholders to manage and grow a relationship and/or partnership.
8. At least a Grade ‘B’ in Maths and English GCSE (if you have extenuating circumstances, let us know)*.
9. University degree (2:1 or higher)* in any discipline, or equivalent experience.

* The nature of the role requires a high standard of Maths and English, and the ability to quickly review a large amount of information and identify and communicate key themes clearly. Applicants may demonstrate this through the academic qualifications shown above and/or other relevant experience. As our beneficiaries are all undergraduates, a good understanding of the university experience is essential, although it is not necessary that this was acquired through personally gaining a degree.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

1. Knowledge of the graduate labour market in the UK and experience supporting individuals through an application process. 
2. Experience delivering all aspects of a programme end to end, from design to reporting and evaluation.
3. Experience in roles requiring influence. 

Equal Opportunities

upReach is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, social background or any other protected class. We support workplace diversity and believe it creates dynamic and effective organisations. We are working hard to increase diversity in our team and would particularly welcome applications from BAME candidates.

We are committed to making our roles and culture inclusive. We can make reasonable adjustments throughout the application process and on the job. If you have particular needs or requirements, please get in touch.

Job Summary

Counsellor based within a GP surgery in Manchester, responsible for the delivery of therapeutic counselling service to adults who have been referred by their GP.

A five-hour session comprises of four 50-minute sessions for ongoing clients. Assessment sessions may be shorter to allow for additional administration requirements. The additional one hour per clinical session to cover time for administration.

Job Purpose

• To provide therapeutic counselling to clients within a surgery setting who have been referred to our service via their GP.
• This role requires working within IAPT guidelines and using IAPT compliant processes and tools.
• Developing good working relationships with GP practice staff and adhere to GP practice procedures as well as ensuring you work within Gaddum’s organisational and service level processes and systems.
• Maintaining client records in accordance to set processes and to provide regular monitoring data.
• Additional responsibility for supporting counselling trainees who are placed within your GP practice, with an expectation to support with their induction and training.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining close working relationships with other Gaddum staff and services.
• Attendance at monthly clinical supervision sessions as well as service level meetings and other meetings and events where required.

Job Summary

Gaddum is seeking a dedicated and engaging leader to oversee elements of client services for those aged over 18. The post holder will ensure people who need support can access it, when they need it and hold all of us to account against our Clinical Governance requirements. Qualified in Social Work, or other relevant community, health and social care qualification, the post holder will have a demonstrable history of delivering or overseeing community programmes in diverse populations.

Job Summary

Gaddum is seeking a passionate and committed leader with a thorough awareness and background in children and/or youth services in voluntary settings. The postholder will ensure people who need support can access it, when they need it. Qualified in Social Work, Youth Work or other relevant community, health and social care, the postholder will have a demonstrable history of delivering or overseeing community programmes to children and/or young people in diverse populations.

Are you a skilled fundraiser looking to make a significant social impact through your work?  Do you want to help empower and support people who have experience of mental health issues by contributing to the sustainability of a leading mental health charity? 

Job Title: Fundraising Manager
Contract Length: Permanent (six-month probationary period)
Hours: 21 hours per week
Line Manager: Operations and Business Development Manager
Location(s): Salford
Salary: £28,000 (pro rata)

As the Fundraising Manager you will build and maintain relationships with trusts, community members and major donors whilst working alongside the Business Development Manager to develop and implement new and exciting fundraising opportunities and oversee and manage these projects. You will be a driving force at functions and events and be responsible for spearheading social media campaigns and the other communication activities including the charity’s website.

Your main duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Identify leads for fundraising opportunities and high value donations
• Develop community fundraising strategies
• Support individual supporter fundraising
• Support all communications activities, including ensuring that the Mind in Salford web and social media channels are kept up to date.
• Participate in appropriate networking activities and identify advantageous opportunities

An enhanced DBS check and comprehensive references will be required.

We are committed to equal opportunities, value diversity in our workforce and aim to recruit a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability (including those with lived experience of mental or emotional distress), gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

Closing date for applications: 9th May 2021

No agencies please.

Supportability is a sector leading charity that provides high quality, person centred individual and group-based services for Children, Young People and Adults, where we believe people who have disabilities are equally valued and empowered to live full and rewarding lives.

We are looking to appoint a dynamic and experienced Fundraising Manager to:

• Become part of our forward-thinking Charity
• Oversee and direct a small diverse income generation team
• Deliver our new fundraising vision to support our growth and provide greater sustainability
• Raise our profile both locally and regionally and cultivate relationships with donors and funders, with a particular focus on developing corporate partnerships that work for both parties
• Embed fundraising throughout the organisation and with external partners to ultimately benefit those we support and their carers
• Meet and exceed the financial targets for the team

In return you will get:

• Induction and training programme
• Pension
• Healthcare Cash Plan (qualifying period applies)
• Life Leisure discounted memberships (qualifying period applies)
• Cycle to Work Scheme (qualifying period applies)
• Retail Discounts (qualifying period applies)

All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. 

Further information, including the full job description is available on our website.

We are a not-for-profit social enterprise making a positive difference to people’s health, lives and local communities.HMHC operates on the principles of coproduction, bringing together a range of partners, resources and assets for achieving positive outcomes in neighbourhoods across Manchester.

At the heart of our work is involving people who benefit from our work, believing everyone has the skills and capacity for improving their own, families and communities’ outcomes.

As a Programme Manager, you will develop and manage a brand-new programme in the Clayton neighbourhood working with partners as part of OPeNS. The programme builds on existing work and HMHC’s model of engagement and support coproducing local interventions. 

This programme will:

• Protype, pilot and establish new approaches to engaging and involving older, isolated residents reflecting the impact of Covid.

• Coproduce a new suite of activities with a core group of volunteers and stakeholders including establishing and coordinating a new HMHC Community Grocer.

• Develop new community activities and training; recruiting and coordinating volunteers and working with neighbourhood partners.

• Address links between food poverty, nutrition, general health and mental health in older-people.

• Enhance current and develop new pathways to existing primary-care and social prescribing services prioritising older-people's mental health. 

Please see the job description for full details. We welcome informal conversations with candidates prior to making application. Vacancy closes 10am Thursday May 6th 2021.

Job Summary

To provide financial administrative support for the Gaddum Finance Function.

Job Purpose

The post of Finance & Trust Administrator will support the Finance Lead & SLT of Gaddum in financial administration and control. The role will:
• Provide the Purchase & Sales ledger function ensuring support of the operations of the Charity.
• Action the payment and recording of Nominal transactions in line with company procedures.
• Provide a professional and comprehensive response to queries on Trust Funds

ABOUT THIS ROLE

Made By Mortals has built a strong track record over the past four years and is now starting to build a good pipeline of funders, partners and customers. Your job will be to identify the right opportunities and secure the resources to carry our work forward.

ROLE FEATURES

• 8 days per calendar month rolling freelance contract (minimum of 4 months).
• Fee £1200 per month inclusive of VAT.
• Flexible working hours.
• Remote working with office/meeting space available.
• Room for role to become PAYE and build up to fulltime as we continue to grow.

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL

Raise at least £100,000 a year.

● Identify opportunities for new grant funding and compose applications​.

● Establish new relationships and new opportunities (corporate sponsorship/community fundraising for example)​.

● Manage and maintain relationships​.

● Apply proven communications tools and techniques.​

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

● You have experience working as a fundraiser. ​

● You are outgoing and confident​.

● You are professionally agile​.

● You have high quality written skills​.

● You are comfortable working alone​ as well as in a team.

● You’re an authentic, high-quality communicator and storyteller.

ABOUT MADE BY MORTALS

Made By Mortals create immersive (stuff that gets you right involved in the action) podcasts, films and musical theatre shows in collaboration with world-class professional artists, health and social care organisations and a wonderful mix of community participants.

We provide a service that ‘brings people’s experience to life’ through creativity and in doing so helps life make a bit more sense and the world become a bit more of a happier and fairer place to be.

For full job details please see attached PDF. To apply, please submit your CV and no more than 600 words on how your skills and experience meet the job description.

An exciting opportunity is now available for an incoming CEO to lift the Vegetarian Society to the next level, realising new income streams, collaborative partnerships and wider reach. Our new CEO will help us to offer vegetarianism as a solution to the climate change crisis, a better option for health and a kinder way to live for animals. They will help us to be relevant and distinctive, to increase our impact and ensure a financially sustainable future.

We are looking for an exceptional individual who displays the following skills:

• A driven, dynamic and inspirational leader with the ability to  grow and develop The Vegetarian Society Team
• Ability to develop a long-term vision and think entrepreneurially and strategically to grow the organisation
• A strong understanding of membership organisations and how to work with beneficiaries to represent and support them
• Excellent financial management skills
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills
• A strong understanding of the digital channels over which we work and how to utilise them for the charity’s benefit
• The ability to act as a media spokesperson for the organisation, including on TV and radio
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, to set priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to manage change

If you feel ready to take on the challenge, meet the criteria set out in the person specification and are confident in undertaking the role; we’d love to hear from you, and look forward to reading your application.

How to apply

To apply for this post, please send a letter detailing how you meet the criteria set out in the person specification along with your CV

The closing date for applications is 9:00 a.m. on Monday 3rd May

Interviews to be held on Saturday 8th May

The Vegetarian Society aims to be a positive employer. We operate a 35-hour week, flexible working-time scheme and stakeholder pension. We offer 33 days annual leave including public holidays, among other benefits.

If you have any queries regarding the post, please contact us and ask for Antony Byatt