The Opportunity

Save the Children International has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as the Global Health and Nutrition Director at London or any existing Save the Children International office location.

ROLE PURPOSE:

Save the Children is seeking a transformational development / humanitarian executive to lead our Health & Nutrition work globally. Taking advantage of Save the Children's vast network of program experts and global footprint, this global leader will use innovation, technology, data, and research to ensure that Save the Children stands as a state of the art institution working with children and their communities efficiently and effectively. This position will provide an unparalleled opportunity to implement the cutting-edge of development, humanitarian and human rights theory and practice across a network of 100+ countries and 25,000 staff. This includes helping Save the Children become effectively localized, data-driven, productively partnered, a powerful advocate, and to stand as one of the world's most recognized voices in the defence of the rights of every child everywhere.

This is the most senior Health & Nutrition role in Save the Children. This role has overall accountability for the quality and impact of Health, Nutrition, and WASH programmes and advocacy across Save the Children, promoting programme innovation and drawing on and contributing to the best global evidence on what works to guarantee children’s rights, and particularly their right to live free from violence.

As part of Save the Children’s 2030 Ambition, the organization has chosen to inspire three Breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, so that every child, and especially those suffering from inequality and discrimination, can Survive, Learn and be Protected. The 2030 breakthrough ambition that is led by the Health & Nutrition area is that children under 5 do not die from preventable causes.

This role will lead organizational efforts to achieve the four goals in our 2022-24 strategy for children, working to ensure that:

• Children have a healthy start in life
• Children go safely back to school and learn
• Children live free from violence
• Children benefit from safety nets and resilient families

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Extensive global health experience with relevant advanced degree/s (e.g. MD, MPH, DrPH)
• Technical familiarity with Health, Nutrition, and WASH competencies and programming, with expertise in at least one area
• Demonstrated experience working with multinational partners, governments and academic institutions
• Inspirational leader with ability to communicate the vision for the Survive Breakthrough
• Strong leadership skills, including demonstrated experience in motivating large direct and indirect teams
• Significant international development and humanitarian experience designing, implementing and evaluating programmes relating to health & nutrition and other relevant child rights programming.
• Thorough knowledge and record of accomplishment of influencing health & nutrition public and programme policy, and other relevant child rights programming, in development and humanitarian contexts.
• Demonstrable ability to engage effectively across internal/external stakeholders and communities
• Knowledge of policy, research and evidence-based methodologies in health & nutrition programming, and other relevant child-focused programming.
• A clear understanding of and commitment to gender analysis in informing programmes and policy.
• A combination of technical, research, public advocacy and local experience.
• Understands that work of development and humanitarian action can be complex and volatile.
• Country level experience in international development, preferably through long-term assignments.
• Proven experience delivering results and outputs
• Energy and drive to create change in a large, complex organisation
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching – ability to work with people of all levels from CEO to junior staff and across all functions,
• Experience creating and managing high-performing teams including building shared objectives, quality control, evaluation, motivation, performance management, staff development and training.
• Commitment to building and supporting a diverse and inclusive technical leadership team
• Demonstrates ability to make technical expertise relevant and available to inform programmes
• Engaging with donors and public finance stakeholders across humanitarian, development and developed contexts.
• An understanding of and commitment to Save the Children’s mission, values and programme approaches.
• Fluent spoken and written English, with at least one additional language highly desirable, preferably French, Spanish and/or Arabic
• Senior leadership experience working in Save the Children, another large INGO, donor or multilateral agency

This role can be based in London or any existing Save the Children International Regional or Country office location on approval, provided the successful candidate has proof of eligibility to work from the preferred location.

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at our website.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.

Save the Children does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

Role Overview

Job Title: Health Independent Gender Violence Advocate 

Location: Lewisham, London

Salary: £27,948 per annum

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week

Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services and we are proud to be a leader in our field and an employer of choice, with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development.

Responsibilities

We are recruiting for a Health Independent Gender Violence Advocate to join our team in Lewisham. In this post you will be hospital based part of the time and that includes developing effective referral routes across a number of health department’s e.g. maternity service and accident and emergency (A&E) and identifying opportunities to develop and deliver training. You will be working closely with other health care professionals to build capacity and to develop joint working initiatives which address the specific health care needs of survivors of gender based violence

Essential Skills or Experience

You must have proven experience of providing direct emotional and practical support to survivors of gender based violence, and of managing case work. In addition you will have experience of working within a health setting and the ability to manage in a crisis. Knowledge of the relevant housing, criminal, civil and welfare rights legislation is also essential.

All candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the feminist values of empowerment and equality which underpin all of our work. Successful applicants will be expected to work within Refuge’s Values and Behaviour Framework and demonstrate these in their everyday work.

Benefits

Refuge offers: a competitive salary with annual progression within points of the salary grade; 28 days annual leave increasing to 30 days; clinical supervision for all front line staff a pension scheme that includes a 6% employer contribution; as well as a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

Other information

Closing Date: Monday 31st January 2022 at 09:00 am

Interview Date: Friday 4th February 2022

An enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate will be required for this role.

Refuge is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. This post however is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

Victim Support is looking for a full time Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) to be based in London.

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

You will be part of our exciting Male Victims Accommodation Project. The main purpose of the job is to provide a high-quality frontline service to victims of domestic violence, with a view to improving their confidence, increasing their safety and reducing the risk of domestic homicide, honour-based violence, and harm from abuse.

You will work in partnership with other agencies to develop and deliver risk management plans to ensure victims' safety. You will be responsible for advocating on behalf of survivors of domestic abuse and managing and reviewing your cases.

You will have a thorough understanding of domestic abuse and its impact on victim/survivors and their children, as well as experience of providing emotional and practical support and strong casework management skills. Specialist housing knowledge is also required.

You will have the skills to provide effective crisis intervention, carry out risk assessments, safety planning, assessment of needs and individual support planning. You should have demonstrable experience of working in an IDVA or similar position with this or a similar client group.

You will understand the legal system in how it relates to survivors of domestic abuse and have strong communication skills and the confidence and ability to present and educate service users and agency partners on the realities and impacts of domestic abuse in a variety of settings. An ability to work independently and prioritise a busy workload is essential.

To be successful in this role you will ideally hold a SafeLives (CAADA) accreditation or commensurate experience (normally at least 1 year of direct casework experience supporting high and very high risk victims of domestic abuse).

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

Applications should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the shortlisting criteria, which are outlined in the person specification under essential and tested area. In order to apply, please create a profile in our website (jobs section), complete and submit an online application form. If the vacancy has not specified the essential criteria for shortlisting, please use this section to express how your experience and skills are relevant for the role.

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

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

Victim Support is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all communities and monitor the diversity of applicants to analyse if we are representative of the communities we serve in terms of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, age and socio-economic status. As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we would particularly welcome applicants from BAME communities.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should suitable applications be received.

Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation?

Do you work in health and social care and are you looking for a new challenge?

Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard?

Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility.

We would be interested to hear from applicants who hold the IMCA, IMHA & ICAA. Or those who have experience of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, the Mental Health Act 2017 and the Care Act 2014. Equally we are happy to support the right candidate to achieve the Independent Advocacy Practice Qualification in these advocacy specialisms.

About us

VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.

We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for almost 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for Advocates to join our team covering the Newham area. Your role will be home based for the administrative tasks, and you will travel to locations such as hospitals and care homes across London (Newham) to meet with clients and professionals. Full time Advocates will work 35 hours a week, between Monday and Friday 9am-5pm. The posts are permanent contracts with a salary between £23,000- £30,000 per annum Pro rata. Part time hours will be approx. 17.5 per week, days and times to be agreed to meet service requirements.

You will deliver high-quality Advocacy and empowerment, and you’ll be willing to obtain the Independent Advocacy Qualification if you don’t already hold it.

About you

You will have some experience of working, supporting, or caring for Adults or young people who have multiple support needs is desirable, ideally for those with a variety of communication needs, mental ill health, physical health issues, or barriers to accessing education and support.

You should have worked or volunteered in health, social care, education or young person’s services, or advice and guidance. This could be in a paid or voluntary capacity.

You must be fully COVID vaccinated, unless medically exempt.

How will you make a difference?

You will be responsible for ensuring the individual’s wishes, feelings, beliefs, needs, and values are met in order to create positive outcomes for the people you support.

You will support people to speak up for themselves and grow in confidence, equip them to understand and exercise their rights and options, and will assist them in the decision-making process relating to their care, treatment and support.

You will work resourcefully and collaboratively with the individuals you support. You’ll be creative in your approach to empowerment by ensuring you meaningfully explain people’s options and rights to them. You’ll support individuals to fully participate in decisions affecting them and will make sure they have their voices heard. 

What will you receive?

You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your abilities and will make a real difference every day. We support Advocates to gain the Independent Advocacy Practice Qualification with disciplines suitable for the role they work. We also offer regular support with professional development.

You will also receive:  

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Separate Life Assurance Cover
• Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays etc
• Discounted Gym Membership; Employee Assistance programme.
• Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance.
• Support with continuous professional development.
• Supportive working environment with remote access to colleagues, managers and staff intranet.

Equality and Diversity
VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.

Important Dates:

Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 7th February 2022

Online written assessment using Word and email: Wednesday 9th February 2022

Interviews via Teams: 10th & 11th February 2022

How to apply

To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account by clicking the apply button on this page. Follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form.

Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification.

Hint: you can use work or voluntary experiences and examples to tell us why you should be our next Advocate.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Want to know more about VoiceAbility and the role?

VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer. If you need to apply in a different way please contact the HR Team via our wesbite details.

NB:

• If you don't already hold the Independent Advocacy qualification, it is a requirement that you complete this within 12 months of commencing employment. 
• In line with current government legislation, it is a requirement that the job holder can evidence that they are fully COVID vaccinated unless medically exempt.

Unqualified Advocates will start at £23,000 per annum

Location: Tower Hamlets

Salary: Qualified applicants (with an accredited VAWG /domestic abuse qualification) dependent on experience: £27,000-£29,000 per annum.

Unqualified applicants, dependent on experience: £26,000- £27,000 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours

Contract: Permanent

Vacancy Reference: S045

Closing Date: 31/01/2022 at 10am

Interview Date: 04/02/2022

Please note the ability to speak in Bengali / Sylheti is essential.

Solace Women’s Aid is an innovative, exciting, grassroots charity working across London. Our purpose is to bring to an end the harm done through domestic and sexual violence to all survivors, and in particular women and children. Our work is holistic and empowering, working alongside survivors to achieve independent lives free from abuse.

About the Service

Tower Hamlets Solace Advocacy and Support Service (SASS) provides advocacy and support to survivors of domestic abuse with the aim to reduce risk and harm.  Our work is holistic and empowering, working alongside survivors to achieve independent lives free from abuse.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced IDVA to join our dynamic team in Tower Hamlets, working with people who have experienced domestic violence and abuse.

You will provide high quality case work support, advocacy and information services to survivors of domestic abuse who are experiencing significant harm from interpersonal harm and relationship abuse.

You will carry out DASH Risk Assessments in a timely manner and refer high risk cases to MARAC where appropriate. You will contribute to the local MARAC process; representing survivors at MARAC and other multi-agency meetings; action planning alongside other agencies to improve survivor safety and ensure that survivors and their safety are kept at the centre of all coordinated responses. Working with survivors, you will agree Individualised Safety and Support Plans, working to reduce risk and meet identified needs including making referrals to other appropriate agencies.

About You

You will need a passion for working with victim/survivors and a thorough understanding of domestic abuse and its impact.

You will have the skills to provide effective crisis intervention, carry out risk assessments, safety planning, assessment of needs and individual support planning. You should have demonstrable experience of working in an IDVA or similar position with this or a similar client group.

In return, we offer great employee benefits including three per cent employer pension contribution, generous holiday entitlement and a focus on learning and development.

To apply, please send your CV and Supporting Statement outlining your interest in working for Solace and explaining how you meet the criteria set out in the Job Description & Person Specification

Due to the number of CV’s and Supporting Statements we receive, Solace Women’s Aid cannot communicate further with candidates who are not shortlisted for interview. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.

Solace Women’s Aid values diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applicants from black minority and ethnic communities.

This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1. Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

As part of safer recruitment we require all successful candidates will be required to complete a satisfactory DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) disclosure.

No agencies.

Location: Southwark

Salary:

Qualified applicants (with an accredited VAWG /domestic abuse qualification) dependent on experience: £27,500-£30,000 per annum.

Unqualified applicants, dependent on experience: £26,000-£27,500 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Vacancy Reference:

Closing Date: 14/02/22 at 9am

Interview Date: 17/02/22

Solace Women’s Aid is an innovative, exciting, grassroots charity working across London. Our purpose is to bring to an end the harm done through domestic and sexual violence to all survivors, and in particular women and children. Our work is holistic and empowering, working alongside survivors to achieve independent lives free from abuse.

You will be joining a team of committed and inspiring individuals whose dedication has saved the lives of thousands of women, men, and children in the capital. We are looking for friendly and diligent individuals to join our services and help us make a difference.

About the Service

The Southwark SASS team provides advocacy and support to survivors of domestic and sexual abuse living in Southwark. An exciting opportunity has arisen in this busy team for an Independent Sexual  Violence Adviser. This includes a package of support covering crisis intervention, risk assessment, safety planning, assessment of needs and individual support planning. A key aspect of the role will be to advocate on behalf of  men and women service users and guiding them through the criminal justice process.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced ISVA to join our dynamic team in Southwark, working with survivors who have experienced sexual violence and abuse. You will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team and collaborating with external agencies in your work. The role includes co-location work with partner agencies and co-locating at the local BCU with the Sapphire unit. 

The ISVA will work specifically with  women and men survivors of recent of historic sexual violence. The ISVA will provide high quality, specialist support to women in London who have experienced any form of sexual violence and are engaging (or considering engaging) with the criminal justice system.

Your role is to provide a mix of emotional, practical, and factual support so survivors have all the information they need to make informed decisions that are right for them. You will understand the barriers survivors face when accessing the criminal justice system and work closely together to advocate for their needs within the system.

About You

The women we are looking for should have demonstrable experience working with survivors of sexual violence and of working in a trauma-informed way.

You will need a thorough understanding of sexual abuse and its impact on women and their children, as well as experience of providing emotional and practical support and strong casework management skills.

You will have the skills to provide effective crisis intervention, carry out risk assessments, safety planning, assessment of needs and individual support planning. You should have demonstrable experience of working in an ISVA or similar position with this or a similar client group.

You will be highly organised, self-motivated and passionate about ending gender-based violence. You will have a “can-do‟ approach and demonstrable commitment to Solace’s feminist approach to supporting women and their children to be safer. You will receive training and support for this role as necessary.

In return, we offer great employee benefits including three per cent employer pension contribution, generous holiday entitlement and a focus on learning and development.

Solace Women’s Aid values diversity promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to women applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1. Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

An enhanced DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) disclosure will be required for this role.

No contact from agencies.

IDVA; Domestic Violence Worker Job;

Your new company
Hays are recruiting for a leading national charity who support people affected and survivors of domestic abuse in London.

Your new role

"Saferlives" qualified salary is £29300.00 and unqualified is £25600.00 - Please note if you do not have the "Saferlives" qualification the client will fund for successful candidates to gain this after probation has been passed.

There is also option to some flexibility to work from home one or two days a week.

• You will work in partnership with other agencies to develop and deliver risk management plans to ensure victims' safety. You will be responsible for advocating on behalf of survivors of domestic abuse and managing and reviewing your cases.
• The successful candidate will have a thorough understanding of domestic abuse and its impact on victim/survivors and their children, as well as experience of providing emotional and practical support and strong casework management skills.
• You will have the skills to provide effective crisis intervention, carry out risk assessments, safety planning, assessment of needs and individual support planning.
• You will understand the legal system in how it relates to survivors of domestic abuse and have strong communication skills and the confidence and ability to present and educate service users and agency partners on the realities and impacts of domestic abuse in a variety of settings. An ability to work independently and prioritise a busy workload is essential.
• You should have demonstrable experience of working in an IDVA or similar position with this or a similar client group, and an outstanding knowledge of supporting those experiencing domestic abuse, is essential including the MARAC process.

What you'll need to succeed

• You should have demonstrable experience of working in an IDVA or similar position with this or a similar client group, and an outstanding knowledge of supporting those experiencing domestic abuse, is essential including the MARAC process.
• You will need to have proven knowledge of the criminal justice system and social care and understand how they relate to survivors of domestic abuse.
• Possess excellent communication, written and IT skills, the ability to engage with clients and liaise and deliver training and presentations to external agencies and stakeholders effectively.
• Experience or knowledge of working in a health based setting would be advantageous.
• To be successful in this role you will ideally hold a SafeLives (CAADA) accreditation.
• An enhanced criminal record check is required for this role.

What you'll get in return

• Opportunity to work for leading UK charity
• Excellent career growth opportunities

What you need to do now
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About the role

We are looking for someone to join our small Complex Needs Team of specialists who offer support and advice across St Mungo’s focusing particularly on substance use, physical and mental health, wellbeing and end of life care. The team also aims to improve links with local partner agencies for ongoing improvement to options for St Mungo’s clients with complex needs.

In this exciting role you will work across different sites focusing on offering support, guidance and advice on best practice to staff in 1:1 and group sessions, through training and coaching sessions; and working with teams to create safe and trauma informed environments for clients. There will also be opportunities for targeted 1:1 complex client work and advocacy. Other key responsibilities will include:

• Using your knowledge, skills and experience to recognise difficult or challenging client situations, and use appropriate communication skills to influence and bring about positive change to the client’s behaviour and team’s approach.
• Working to effective timeframes; in partnership with clients keyworkers to improve service response and client outcomes.
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with statutory and non-statutory service providers to increase accessibility to support for residents with complex needs.

About you

We are looking for an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and experienced practitioner with the skills and abilities to work in partnership with staff, clients and managers, and external partner agencies. You should have experience of working with people with substance misuse/alcohol misuse problems and/or mental health issues. You will have the confidence to prepare and deliver training and coaching sessions to staff.

Your ability to manage your own time and seek support when required is as important as your, planning and organisational skills. You should also be willing to travel to and from a range of different services and work in flexible ways adapting to different service needs and demands.

What we offer

Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities

• We hold Investors in People Gold accreditation – one of just 3% of Housing Associations to achieve this. 82% of staff who took part in the survey say St Mungo’s is a great place to work.
• We are committed to developing all of our staff via routes such as secondments, transfers and promotion. In 2019 35% of our vacancies were filled by internal promotions.

A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place

• Equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the organisation's values and how we work.
• We are proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion and have 8 great Diversity Networks to support clients and staff from different backgrounds so they are able to be their best selves.

Flexible Working and Other Benefits

• We are committed to maintaining your work/life balance. We offer 25 days annual leave, and operate a very popular Flexi Time scheme, which allows you to supplement your annual leave entitlement. After 5 years, staff annual leave entitlement increases to 28 days.
• St Mungo’s contribute 4% of your gross annual salary, and you are able to enrol in the Defined Contribution scheme following a successful probationary period in which the employer contribution is 6%.

What we do

At St Mungo’s our vision is that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions. As a homelessness charity and housing association, our clients are at the heart of what we do, and in 2019 – 2020 we supported 32,800 people across all of our services. Our staff are crucial to making this happen.

How to apply

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document available’ tab at the top of the advert page on our website.

Closing date: 4 February 2022

Interview and assessments on: 16 February 2022

It is a requirement for this post that an enhanced DBS disclosure check will be undertaken for the successful candidate.

Please be advised that all appointments will be made on St Mungo’s current standard Terms and Conditions (T&Cs); this also applies to any internal candidates.

Victim Support is recruiting a Caseworker- Children & Young People (CYP) to work within the North London team.

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

The purpose of the Children and Young People's caseworker (CYP) role is to deliver a specialist enhanced service to all young victims and witnesses of crime across London. Providing children and young people with emotional support and practical support, which will include providing pre and post trial support.

The main duties for this role are to develop and deliver innovative interventions to address the needs of children and young people who been victims or witnesses of crime.

To be successful you must have knowledge, understanding and awareness of the current issues for children and young people experiencing crime. You will have a proven track record of successfully delivering services for children and young people and successful youth engagement. You must have the ability to develop creative, solution-focused interventions with vulnerable children and young people. You should have the ability to negotiate, advocate and influence others along with a good understanding of the effects traumatic experiences have on children and young people in order to support them to cope and recovery from these experiences. You need to have excellent communications skills across multiple audiences and experience of managing a case load.

You will need to develop and manage local partnerships, to develop a consistent and joined up approach. You will be expected to provide practical and emotional support in a way that is approachable, flexible and caring, showing empathy at all times. As well as being tenacious in support of your clients and being able to solve problems and surmount the challenges posed by the criminal justice system.

You will need to ensure that all services are delivered within a strong safeguarding framework and that services are also delivered within a strong Equality and Diversity Framework.

You will be required to use existing data capture systems to ensure appropriate data is gathered for reporting purposes and ensure reporting is timely.

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

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

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

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

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

Victim Support takes pride in being a diverse organisation, enriched by the participation of all individuals and communities. Diversity matters and we value it.

Victim Support is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all communities and monitor the diversity of applicants to analyse if we are representative of the communities we serve in terms of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, age and socio-economic status. As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we would particularly welcome applicants from BAME communities.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should suitable applications be received.

Domestic violence, IDVA Job

Your new company
Hays are recruiting for a leading charity who support people affected and survivors of domestic abuse in London.

Please note Hays are also recruiting for permanent IDVAs

Your new role

• You will work in partnership with the hospital and other agencies to develop and deliver risk management plans to ensure victims' safety.
• You will be responsible for advocating on behalf of survivors of domestic abuse and managing and reviewing your cases.
• The successful candidate will have a thorough understanding of domestic abuse and its impact on victim/survivors and their children, as well as experience of providing emotional and practical support and strong casework management skills.
• You will have the skills to provide effective crisis intervention, carry out risk assessments, safety planning, assessment of needs and individual support planning.
• You will understand the legal system in how it relates to survivors of domestic abuse and have strong communication skills and the confidence and ability to present and educate service users and agency partners on the realities and impacts of domestic abuse in a variety of settings. An ability to work independently and prioritise a busy workload is essential.
• You should have demonstrable experience of working in an IDVA or similar position with this or a similar client group, and an outstanding knowledge of supporting those experiencing domestic abuse, is essential including the MARAC process.
• This would be working from home but would be required to attend the service or council offices if a client is required to be seen.

What you'll need to succeed

• You should have demonstrable experience of working in an IDVA or similar position with this or a similar client group, and an outstanding knowledge of supporting those experiencing domestic abuse, is essential including the MARAC process.
• You will need to have proven knowledge of the criminal justice system and social care and understand how they relate to survivors of domestic abuse.
• Possess excellent communication, written and IT skills, the ability to engage with clients and liaise and deliver training and presentations to external agencies and stakeholders effectively.
• Experience or knowledge of working in a health based setting would be advantageous.
• To be successful in this role you will ideally hold a SafeLives (CAADA) accreditation.
• An enhanced criminal record check is required for this role.

What you'll get in return

• Weekly pay
• Opportunity to work for leading UK charity
• Flexible working options

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Are you interested in working for a charity that makes a real difference to the lives of vulnerable adults? 

About the role

This role involves the delivery of a safe space provision in conjunction with other members of the team to provide support to vulnerable women who have experienced domestic abuse or violence against women and girls and who may have complex support needs. You will be part of an exciting new team achieving positive outcomes to support the women in their recovery and move on. You will play a vital role in providing janitorial services within the building and surrounding parameters. 

In this role you will:

• Carrying out maintenance repairs.
• Turn around void rooms and flats.
• Lifting and carrying items around the building to their designated areas such as the cleaning cupboard.
• Complete regular inventories of materials and inform management of when items are running low so that they can be ordered. 
• Work on a rota, carrying out regular shifts including weekends.

About you

We are looking for candidates who are proactive, flexible and empathetic and who have experience in providing support to vulnerable adults.

What we offer

Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities

• We hold Investors in People Gold accreditation – one of just 3% of Housing Associations to achieve this. 82% of staff who took part in the survey say St Mungo’s is a great place to work.
• We are committed to developing all of our staff via routes such as secondments, transfers and promotion. In 2019 35% of our vacancies were filled by internal promotions.

A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place

• Equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the organisation's values and how we work.
• We are proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion and have 8 great Diversity Networks to support clients and staff from different backgrounds so they are able to be their best selves.

Pay and Other Benefits

• St Mungo’s is proud to pay client facing staff above average for the sector. We run a cycle to work scheme and also offer season tickets loans to all staff.
• St Mungo’s contribute 4% of your gross annual salary, and you are able to enrol in the Defined Contribution scheme following a successful probationary period in which the employer contribution is 6%.

What we do

At St Mungo’s our vision is that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions. As a homelessness charity and housing association, our clients are at the heart of what we do, and in 2019 – 2020 we supported 32,800 people across all of our services. Our staff are crucial to making this happen.

How to apply

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document available’ tab at the top of the advert page on our website.

Closing date: 10am on 7 February 2022

Interview and assessments on: 17 – 18 February 2022

*For genuine occupational requirement reasons we are looking to appoint a female only for this post (exemption under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9).

It is a requirement for this post that a standard DBS disclosure check will be undertaken for the successful candidate.

Please be advised that all appointments will be made on St Mungo’s current standard Terms and Conditions (T&Cs); this also applies to any internal candidates.

I am excited to be working with an amazing membership organisation for an experienced and dedicated Grants Case Worker. Your role will be to provide an effective casework service by maintaining an individual caseload at the required level and standard to ensure the delivery of a responsive, consistent and high-quality service.

Your key responsibilities:
Consistently manage a demanding caseload in a timely, efficient and effective manner ensuring a quality service and in line with targets and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Review and assess grant applications analysing information against criteria, interprets financial information, collaborates with welfare volunteers and other professionals and, reaching recommendations on financial assistance.
Ensure members receive the highest level of service to include:
Advice on income maximisation
Advice on any additional support which may be available
Assisting members in accessing this support or their contact with authorities, welfare providers and other organizations.
Advocating and negotiating in consideration of individual circumstances and vulnerability.
Co-ordinating applications to other grant giving charities and organizations
Provide advice and guidance to volunteer branch welfare officers in relation to their role and cases they are dealing with.
Ensure all communications are personalized, reflective - always demonstrating empathy and understanding of individual circumstances.
Authorise the payment of crisis and other grants within levels of delegated authority.
Draw on all available resources to inform the support offered to members.
Produce clear assessment summaries for internal review or, reports for Trustee decision making meetings.
Maintain detailed and accurate case and financial records (paper and electronic) recording data received and actions taken in line with current policies and procedures so that we hold a solid picture of the work we do.
Maintain confidentiality in all areas of the role in line with procedures and, Data Protection regulations.
Support the Team Leader in identifying trends and ongoing development of grant making policy and casework procedures.
Share in team related tasks including daily case prioritization, first line assessment, emergency applications and payments and, bank transactions.
Maintain a comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of all areas relevant to the role and develop specialist knowledge related to the role as directed.
Proactively keep abreast of developments within the wider organization and issues affecting members.
Contribute to the Volunteer Training, Development and information Programme through:
Delivering the welfare officer induction training and, the planning or delivery of other presentations, training as directed.
Advising welfare volunteers and others in the organisation on issues such as debt/money management, benefit entitlement, policy as it affects casework and alternative sources of help.
Drafting materials such as factsheets and bulletins.
Identify potentially suitable beneficiary cases that could be used to encourage support and understanding of the charity's work or wider organization campaigns.
Collaborate with colleagues to foster a co-operative, flexible and team- working environment
Attend meetings, contribute to projects, the development of annual work plans etc as required
Participate in training as required to maintain and improve the relevant level of knowledge and skills needed to deliver a quality service.
Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade and relevant to key tasks and responsibilities of this post.

SPECIALIST & TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE:
Substantial experience of working in a welfare related environment - possibly gained in the voluntary sector ideally working as a charity grants officer or, as a specialist or generalist advisor.
Must have up to date knowledge of and, the ability to explain these in clear terms (due to the holistic nature of the service, the role will involve giving generalist information and advice across all subject areas):
The key principles of income maximisation/debt advice/money management
Welfare benefits and statutory funding
The main recovery proceedings used by creditors, the legal implications and strategies for responding
Ombudsman relevant codes of practice e.g. Financial Services
Awareness and understanding of the impact that financial hardship can have on individuals and families.
Demonstrable understanding of the need for confidentiality and data protection requirements.

Must be able to develop strategies, solutions and/or plans to solve difficult problems requiring:
Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills
Skills in scrutinising complex information including financial data and, asking probing questions, where needed
Identifying other organisations that can help and working with them when appropriate.
Experience of taking responsibility for recommendations and decision-mak

Behaviour Change Officer, London

£28,993 per annum (pro rata for part time hours), including a £3,995pa London Weighting Allowance

 (Ref: SUS 3465)

Up to 37.5 hours per week – happy to talk flexible working

Base: London

Join our team, empowering people to make real change to the way they travel. Work with communities across London, inspiring and enabling them to create a healthier and happier city for all.

About the Role

In this exciting role you will be delivering projects which make it easier for people to walk and cycle. Working directly with people from a range of backgrounds, ages and abilities you will encourage and upskill them to walk, cycle and enjoy public spaces by engaging them in programmes of activities and events, creating healthier, happier communities. 

You will work in settings including community hubs, schools, universities and workplaces, collaborating with other stakeholders to secure and develop projects and tailor resources to respond to the needs of a diverse range of Londoners. An Enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate due to the settings you will work in on occasion.

At the root of all your work with be a passion about creating a society where the way we travel creates healthier places and happier lives for everyone.

About You

We are looking for individuals who

• Has experience of delivering practical projects
• Has experience of working in partnership with other organisations
• Has excellent organisational skills with experience of managing competing priorities
• Has the ability to communicate in an engaging and welcoming way and to adapt communication style to a diverse range of audiences
• Has the ability to motivate others
• Has good IT literacy  
• Has an understanding of issues facing communities that experience inequalities

As part of our team you’ll have the opportunity to develop numerous skills, across a wide range of areas of our work, and we are committed to supporting your personal development.

We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome all applications, in particular from under-represented groups.

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion.

What we offer

In return we can offer a truly flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment.

Wellbeing

• 26 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working
• Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Staff volunteer days
• 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service
• We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes

Financial

• Group Personal Pension scheme with a 4% or 5% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans
• Bike, computer and season ticket loans
• Discount benefits

Family Friendly

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)

Additional information

• Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, Tuesday 01 February 22
• Interviews will take place via MS Teams on the 14 February 2022

About Sustrans

Sustrans is the charity making it easier for people to walk and cycle. We connect people and places, create liveable neighbourhoods, transform the school run and deliver a happier, healthier commute.

Our vision and mission have never been more relevant. Across the UK, governments are pledging investment and action on walking and cycling.

We are working together to make a real difference - creating places where everyone can live and travel happily and healthily, and where nobody is excluded.

Our work wouldn’t be possible without the commitment and dedication of our colleagues.

We are proud of our employee net promoter score, being in the top 20% of all employers across all sectors in the UK, due to our energised, friendly and motivated workforce.

Join Sustrans today and help us get things done, together!

Healthy Streets Officer, Behaviour Change

(Ref: SUS3450, SUS3476)

£28,933 per annum

(Inclusive of a London Weighting Allowance of £3,995 per annum)

37.5 hours per week– Contract to 31st August 2022

Base:

Position 1: London Boroughs of Islington and Barking & Dagenham

 Position 2: London Boroughs of Tower Hamlets & Newham

About the Role

We have two fantastic opportunities for enthusiastic people to join Sustrans working across their local boroughs, as Healthy Streets Officers; supporting our vision to make sure all Londoners live in a city where our streets and public spaces serve everyone. A London where our streets are welcome places for all people to spend time, a London with reduced road danger and improved air quality.

As a Healthy Streets Officer, you will work as a delivery partner within the London Boroughs of either Tower Hamlets and Newham or Islington and Barking & Dagenham, to promote active and sustainable travel, identifying local initiatives to make it easier for people to choose to walk, cycle and use public transport instead of a car.

Initially working from home, once Covid restrictions are relaxed, your week will be made up of 2 days at each local authority office (per borough) and 1 in the Sustrans office (Bethnal Green).

You will join our team of 18 Healthy Streets officers, supporting 31 London local authorities, working on behaviour change initiatives across areas such as schools, workplaces, cycle training and infrastructure.

The Healthy Streets Officers are working hard to help boroughs reach the Mayor of London’s goals for 80% of journeys in London to be made by walking, cycling or public transport and for all Londoners to achieve 20 minutes of daily active travel by 2041.

The Healthy Streets Officers focus on sharing best practice between boroughs and supporting local initiatives to help people walk and cycle more.

About You

We are looking for driven, passionate individuals with the ability to own and influence projects, as well as plan and organise events and community activities.

You will have great people skills and experience of delivering multiple projects, partnership working with schools, community groups or local organisations and working for or with a local authority.

So if you are a confident advocate for the benefits of sustainable transport and understand the role it plays in making better places to live & work, apply today!

We would especially love to hear from applicants with local knowledge and experience of living or working in either Tower Hamlets and Newham or Islington and Barking & Dagenham.

We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups.

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion.

What we offer

In return we can offer ongoing working from home (or a nearby Sustrans office when it’s safe to do so) and a truly flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment.

Wellbeing

• 26 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working
• Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Staff volunteer days
• 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service
• We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes

Financial

• Group Personal Pension scheme with a 4% or 5% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans
• Bike, computer and season ticket loans
• Discount benefits

Family Friendly

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)

Additional information

• Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, Sunday 30th January
• Interviews will take place via MS Teams on 1st and 2nd February 2022

To apply, please complete our online application form. 

About Sustrans

Sustrans is the charity making it easier for people to walk and cycle. We connect people and places, create liveable neighbourhoods, transform the school run and deliver a happier, healthier commute.

Our vision and mission have never been more relevant. Across the UK, governments are pledging investment and action on walking and cycling.

We are working together to make a real difference - creating places where everyone can live and travel happily and healthily, and where nobody is excluded.

Our work wouldn’t be possible without the commitment and dedication of our colleagues.

We are proud of our employee net promoter score, being in the top 20% of all employers across all sectors in the UK, due to our energised, friendly and motivated workforce.

Join Sustrans today and help us get things done, together!