Kingston Centre for Independent Living (KCIL) are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic individual, with excellent communication and operational management skills to join our organisation in the CEO role. The right candidate will have experience in leadership and be pro-active in taking forward the organisations strategic aims; with the view of developing, growing and diversifying our offer.

KCIL is a charity based in Kingston-upon-Thames. We have been campaigning for the rights of disabled people for over 50 years.

We currently offer a range of services and support to disabled adults, children and their families, including:

•Direct Payments Support Team - to help adults get the most from council money for their social care support to live their life independently

•Holiday, equipment and training grants for adults to take a break, live their life easier or learn new skills

•Information, advice and support on local groups and services

•Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) support for children and young people who need extra help at school and/or college, or with their health or social care requirements

•Personal Health Budgets support to help adults use NHS money to improve their health and wellbeing

•Activities including for example - art groups and boat trips

•Volunteering opportunities

Salary: Pay scale 69-77 (£40,614-£45,036) Negotiable depending on skills and experience 

Plus pension and annual leave entitlement

Location: Kingston upon Thames, Greater London

KCIL is a disability confident employer and we would practically welcome applications from disabled people.

Applications: Please submit a CV and covering letter detailing how your skills and experience relate to the Job Description and Person Specification outlined in the Recruitment Information Pack.

Applications are welcome to be submitted directly through Charity Jobs or can be sent via post to:

Recruitment

Kingston Centre for Independent Living

River Reach

31-35 High Street

Kingston Surrey

KT1 1LF

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check

Closing date: Sunday 8th March 2020

Interview Date: Interviews will take place the week beginning Monday 23rd March 2020.

Thanks to support from Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC), we are about to launch a twelve-month programme across Coventry with the aim of helping more disadvantaged people in the city to access HMRC products and services and to interact more effectively with HMRC.

We have a vacancy for a HMRC Caseworker/Support Lead to deliver this exciting new programme. This is a 12-month fixed term post, working 22 hours per week. The role will involve:

• Providing direct advice and support for HMRC customers who need extra help and cannot afford to pay for it.
• Assisting customers who are digitally excluded, to build their confidence and capability to use online HMRC services for themselves.

Clients will include self-employed people who may have difficulty getting online, people for whom English may not be their first language and people who may otherwise have difficulty finding out about or accessing HMRC products and services. The postholder will help people to get online, to overcome problems and help resolve disputes.

Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate a good knowledge of how to support people to become more digitally included, as well as an understanding of HMRC products and services. You will be expected to offer basic guidance on issues such as income tax, taxable income, Child Benefit, ‘legacy’ tax credits, tax refunds and dealing with basic tax problems. You will know when to escalate problems to more specialist providers.

The postholder will work closely with partner agencies, including Family Hubs, libraries and community centres, to generate referrals and provide support through a blend of 1-1, group sessions and remote support. This will support the projects further aims of improving access for digitally excluded people and to improve digital inclusion knowledge among partner organisations’ frontline staff.

The role is peripatetic and involves travel to sites across Coventry.

Coventry Independent Advice Service offers community advice across Coventry and holds the Advice Quality Standard (AQS) for casework in welfare benefits and debt. We strive to be an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all candidates who meet the person specification regardless of age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability or race.

TLG is looking for a qualified teacher with a passion to turn around the lives of disaffected young people aged 12-16. Leading our TLG Croydon Centre (alternative provision), the Centre Manager will be responsible for delivering exceptional educational programmes with imaginative curricula for disaffected young people, with proven skills and strategies to re-engage those on the verge of exclusion.

Working in partnership with Trinity Baptist Church in Croydon and a number of other key stakeholders, the successful applicant will need to develop and maintain excellent links in South London with schools, parents, referrers, and other agencies.

The successful candidate will have excellent team and communication skills and a successful track record in leadership and management, as well as a strong and vibrant Christian faith. TLG is committed to safeguarding our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the DBS.

The dates of interviews are to be arranged.

TLG is looking for a qualified teacher with a passion to turn around the lives of disaffected young people aged 11-16. Leading our TLG Reading Education Centre (alternative provision), the Centre Manager will be responsible for delivering exceptional educational programmes with imaginative curricula for disaffected young people, with proven skills and strategies to re-engage those on the verge of exclusion.

Working in partnership with The Gate in TLG Reading and a number of other key stakeholders, the successful applicant will need to develop and maintain excellent links in TLG Reading with schools, parents, referrers, and other agencies.

The successful candidate will have excellent team and communication skills and a successful track record in leadership and management, as well as a strong and vibrant Christian faith. TLG is committed to safeguarding our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the DBS.

The date of telephone interviews and final interviews is to be confirmed.

TLG is looking for a qualified teacher with a passion to turn around the lives of disaffected young people aged 12-16. Leading the West London Centre, the Centre Manager will be responsible for delivering exceptional educational programmes with imaginative curricula for disaffected young people, with proven skills and strategies to re-engage those on the verge of exclusion.

Working in partnership with St Paul’s, Hammersmith and a number of other key stakeholders, the successful applicant will need to develop and maintain excellent links with schools, parents, referrers and other agencies.

The successful candidate will have excellent team and communication skills and a successful track record in leadership and management, as well as a strong and vibrant Christian faith. TLG is committed to safeguarding our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the DBS.

The deadline for applications is 5pm, Monday 2nd March 2020. Video interviews will take place on Thursday 5th March 2020 and formal interviews on Monday 9th March 2020.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Development Worker to join our friendly team, and work closely with our service users with learning disabilities to develop their independent skills and potential.

This is a full time position, Monday-Friday 9-5, with occasional evening and weekend work. 

The post holder will deliver support for our service users across our 4 core services, including the delivery of educational sessions aimed at building confidence and skills, travel training and 1:1 community support for isolated individuals.

 The post holder will also be required to take a lead role in organizing and participating in various fundraising events and activities, to ensure the continuation of the high quality support that we provide to our service userss The ideal candidate will have significant experience of working with people with learning disabilities, or a similar vulnerable service user group, along with a strong commitment to taking a person-centred approach to the role.

We are looking for an effective team player that can work closely with our small team of staff and volunteers to affect real change in the lives of adults with learning disabilities.

We are growing, so there will be opportunities for development. The role of Development Worker is both diverse and challenging, and will provide the right candidate with excellent opportunities to significantly develop their skills and knowledge within the charity and social care sectors.

Our mission

PiP (Pursuing Independent Paths) 's mission is to support adults with learning disabilities to achieve their potential. We are a small grassroots charity based in West London, and run a number of key services to promote independence and choice for our service users. All of the work PiP does is aimed at fulfilling one or more of our 6 priority outcomes:

• PiP Students lead more independent lives
• PiP students improve their health, wellbeing and self-esteem
• PiP Students gain life skills
• PiP students build social skills
• PiP Students increase their social interactions within the community
• Happiness, comfort and improved quality of life for parents and carers

Applications closing date: 25.03.2020 at 23:59.

Interviews will take place on 31st March, 2nd and 3rd April.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Could you be a Link Worker supporting people from within the NHS?

Can you work as part of a GP surgery team, maintaining the highest professional standards, sharing systems, communicating clearly and contributing to case management? Are you proactive, enthusiastic and person-centered? If so we would love to hear from you!

Hertfordshire's NHS has commissioned "Link Workers" throughout the county to work closely with GP surgeries supporting patients to find non-clinical solutions to improve their wellbeing. Link Workers will work intensively with a small number of individuals, enabling them to access support within their local community.

You will be responsible for linking patients to services across the Health, Statutory and Voluntary sectors.  You will work alongside patients to help them achieve their goals, undertaking assessments and building relationships to agree personalised plans that will empower the patient to make the necessary changes to live the life they choose. You will work closely with GPs, other health and social care professionals, and also with local voluntary organsiations.

The role

Link Workers will receive referrals from GP surgeries. They must take time to understand people’s needs, and they work with professionals, volunteers, families, carers and individuals to develop appropriate solutions. You will work to understand your local community, link people together, and help develop more effective services.

The job

You will be employed by Home-Start Watford & Three Rivers and be assigned to one or more GP surgeries playing a key role within their team. You will also be part of a locality team comprising other social prescribers led by a Senior Navigator.

You will need to operate independently and as part of several different teams, each providing support and supervision. You will use case management databases and communications systems, understand safeguarding and privacy rules, and provide high quality information, input and feedback.

Job Title: Retail Team Leader

No of Posts: x 1

Salary: £ 20,772.00

Status: Substantive  

Hours: 37.5 hours per week over 5 days , including occasional weekend work to support Saturday opening

Holidays: 22 Days plus Bank Holidays pro rata

Based at: Charity Retail sites across Wigan and Leigh

Responsible to: The Re-use and Retail Manager

Accountable to: Queen’s Hall Action on Poverty Trustees

To Apply: Please upload a CV and Covering letter outlining why you would be an asset to our charity.

 Please apply early as this vacancy will be closed as soon as sufficient applicants have been received

Closing Date:  12 Noon Monday 23rd March 2020

Interviews: Interviews will where possible include a short working shift at one of the retail shops, which will be recompensed.

SUMMARY

The Brick is a charity with big aspirations and its local community at the heart of everything it does. As a result, The Brick follows a strategy and approach focusing on personal development by following The 3 R’s. The 3 R’s are: Relief, meeting felt needs, Restoration, equipping people for self-sustaining, independent living, and Reformation, speaking out and acting against social injustice.

JOB PURPOSE 

We currently have three unique retail sites, with their own characters and USPs. We are looking for a Retail Team Leader to work across two of those sites, working to support our longest standing shop while establishing our newest as a creative high street store. You will work closely with the Retail and Reuse Manager and Shop Manager to provide direction and support to The Brick’s retail shops, ensuring that company policies are implemented and that sales and profit are maximised.

The ideal candidate will be an ambassador and advocate for the mission and values of The Brick and thereby to promote and raise the profile of the Charity.

WE WANT TO:

• Get everyone engaged with The Brick charity – shops are our high street window onto the work we do across the borough with people in hardship, poverty and those transitioning through homelessness.
• Get everyone to work consistently and positively across our retail sites
• Shape the experience of our newest assistants and volunteers into becoming a creative, reliable, effective and productive shop team
• Build our income, donation streams and gift aid take up while making our shops a welcoming space for all our welfare referrals and anyone in need of support

ABOUT YOU

• You have to be an awesome communicator. You’ll be working with people that have no work experience, and some people that have loads. You’ll be working with strong characters, and those that are easily influenced. You’ll need to balance supporting vulnerable people with making money.
• You will need retail experience, ideally in the charity sector, but don’t be set in your ways as you will need to be open to trying new things.
• You have to be friendly, and be able to take a difficult day without breaking. You’ll have to be hands on, as there is no such thing as ‘it’s not my job’ at The Brick.
• You’ll have to be self-motivated, and passionate about making a shop space into a community focal point
• You’ll love re-using stuff. We don’t throw things away, and don’t like spending our limited budgets on stuff that we could upcycle, repurpose or use again.

The Brick is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity. This includes not discriminating under the Equality Act 2010 and building an accurate picture of the make-up of our workforce.

We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and support or staff from different backgrounds

Behaviour Change Officer, London

(SUS2847)

£28,441 per annum

(inclusive of a London Weighting allowance of £3,995pa)

Differing working hours per week are available – based in London

In this exciting role, your responsibilities will include delivering behaviour change projects in a range of settings including schools, universities, workplaces and communities, supporting people to travel more by walking and cycling and promoting active travel in the context of each project, for example, enabling cycling to school encouraged by the Sustrans Bike It project. You will also recruit local ‘champions’ and work with partners to develop projects and resources that respond to the needs of a diverse range of Londoners and local communities.

With experience of delivering practical projects within a community based environment, you will have previously worked with children and young people and have experience of working with a diverse range of adults. You will also have experience of partnership working and delivering projects with competing priorities. With excellent written and verbal communication skills, excellent presentation and organisational skills, you will be IT literate and have the ability to motivate and enthuse others. An understanding of issues facing communities that experience inequalities is required, as is a commitment to the promotion of sustainable transport.

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9am on Wednesday 4 March 2020. Interviews will take place in London on Wednesday 18 March 2020.

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion.  We welcome applications from people with the appropriate skills from all parts of the community.

I Bike Officer, Aberdeen

£24,446 per annum

37.5 hours per week – contract to 30 November 2020 - based in Aberdeen

(Ref: SUS2864)

The main responsibilities of this role will include the promotion of active travel (cycling, scooting and walking) through the I Bike project to three clusters of schools across Aberdeen City for journeys to and from school and for leisure, supporting staff and volunteer ‘school champions’, harnessing local authority resources and making links between schools, external partners and the bicycle industry.

Ideally educated to degree level or equivalent and committed to cycling and the promotion of sustainable transport, you will have experience of working with children and young people, experience of partnership working within a community based or environmental project, excellent communication and presentation skills, be IT literate and have the ability to motivate others.  You will also need a current clean driving licence.  Clearance by the appropriate enhanced Disclosure Scotland check is mandatory for this role.

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9am Monday 2 March 2020.  Interviews will take place in Aberdeen on Thursday 12 March 2020.

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion.  We welcome applications from people with the appropriate skills from all parts of the community.

Are you a dynamic multi-tasker? Do you care about the welfare of older people? If so, you could be just the person we are looking for.

Age UK Faversham and Sittingbourne is a local independent charity and a brand partner in the Age UK network. We provide a whole range of services to older people in the Faversham and Sittingbourne areas of Swale, both within our centres and out in the community.

We require a Local Operations Manager for our Faversham Centre to oversee the buildings, facilities and some of the service teams working there. The role is varied and busy, and we need someone who can work proactively to keep our services running as smoothly as possible. You will need to have experience of managing people and premises, and ideally have a background in social care; although transferable skills are the most important attribute.

The Faversham centre is based within a conservation area and is comprised of two buildings – the old jail (a Grade 2 listed building) and the old fire station, which have been linked together to form one large centre in the heart of Faversham town. We are in a period of change; last year saw a complete refurbishment of our day centre and the opening of a new secure dementia day care unit. There are exciting new projects being developed within the rest of the site, with further refurbishment projects due to take place over the next three years. 

We reserve the right to end the vacancy prior to the published closing date, so please apply without delay. You will need to complete and return an Application Form to apply for this role.

Key Responsibilities

To be member of the Senior Management Team, supporting the Chief Executive Officer, and contribute to the Organisation’s strategic development.

Buildings and Facilities

• Oversee the Health and Safety of the Centre. This includes the safety and maintenance of vehicles, buildings and equipment and adherence to the organisation’s Health and Safety Policy;
• Be responsible for future phases of refurbishment and redevelopment in 2020-2023; project managing the building works and ensuring that they are delivered on time and within budget to a high standard of quality;
• Manage annual repairs, maintenance, stationery and cleaning budgets;
• Ensure that all risk assessments are up to date;
• Be responsible for ongoing routine and cyclical maintenance tasks, ensuring that contractors provide a high quality service and that best value is maintained;
• Maintain the Asset Register;
• Ensure that external and communal areas of the site are maintained and kept secure.

Services and People

• Ensure that a person-centred and high quality service is provided to all clients;
• Line manage day centre staff, catering staff, cleaners, drivers the administrator and meal delivery staff (team of approximately 15);
• Develop sound working relationships between all staff and volunteers throughout the Organisation, ensuring that effective communication channels are in place;
• Maintain discipline and standards of conduct;
• Work closely with the Sittingbourne Operations Manager and Dementia Services Manager to ensure that staffing levels are appropriate according to fluctuations in demand, and that holidays and sickness are covered;
• Ensure that reception is covered at all times and that callers are greeted promptly and courteously;
• Assist in the recruitment and selection of centre staff and carry out supervisions and appraisals in a timely fashion;
• Monitor staff training schedules and liaise with the Business Performance and Development Manager to ensure that all staff training is recorded appropriately;
• Ensure that each staff member (and volunteers where appropriate) have a Training and Development Plan which reflects the requirements of their job and their aspirations for their continued professional development;
• Work with and support the Volunteer Coordinator to ensure that there are sufficient and appropriate volunteers to support the organisation’s activities, and that their roles are fulfilling;
• Carry out new staff and volunteer inductions;
• Monitor income and expenses to assist in budget preparation for day services, transport and catering services;
• Oversee the collection and collation of accurate service data for statistical reporting purposes;
• Plan and coordinate administrative and financial procedures and systems and devise ways to streamline processes;
• Facilitate client forums and other feedback mechanisms in line with the ISO 9001:2015 quality standard and attend Quality Management Meetings;
• Participate in fundraising initiatives and encourage others to do so;
• Ensure that the day services, bathing, laundry, haircare, Footcare, catering and community meal delivery services are well managed and meet the needs of clients;
• Ensure that weekend staff know where to go to seek assistance with emergency issues;
• Work with the Accounts Department to ensure that debts are collected in a timely but sensitive manner.

Lettings

• Liaise with property agents in connection with the letting and void management of the old jail:
• Liaise with tenants and manage their tenancies, dealing swiftly with queries and repairs;
• Ensure that rents are collected on time;
• Maintain a booking register for the Silver Social Hub and The Fountain and liaise with external evening/weekend hirers.

Transport 

• Ensure that the fleet of minibuses and MPVs are maintained according to the schedules and that unplanned repairs are carried out promptly;
• Ensure that appropriate mileages are recorded for the Bus Operator’s Service Grant claims;
• Ensure that Section 19 Permits are in place for each vehicle;
• Manage the fleet insurance policy for the Centre and deal with claims as appropriate;
• Alongside the Day Centre Supervisor and Dementia Services Manager, ensure that transport routes are coordinated to provide the most efficient use of vehicles.

Digital and Data

• Lead the staff and volunteers in the transition from manual data collection to a new client management/CRM system;
• Lead the staff in the transition from traditional servers to Office 365 SharePoint and One Drive document storage and management systems;
• Ensure that staff and volunteers are upskilled in basic ICT programmes;
• Liaise with the organisation’s appointed IT Support Partners and ensure that all computers and other devices are properly maintained and protected.

Other

• Understand, empathise with and be committed to the Age UK Faversham and Sittingbourne’s values and principles;
• Together with the Community Development and Marketing Officer, liaise with external stakeholders and seek to promote the centre and its activities;
• Carry out such reasonable tasks as may, from time-to-time, be delegated by the Chief Executive Officer or Business Performance and Development Manager:
• Adhere to the Organisation’s policies and procedures at all times.

About us

Future Academies, an ambitious family of nine schools and teacher training centre; (SCITT) is one of the country’s leading academy trusts. It was established with the intention of improving the life chances of children through an education that is built on the importance of knowledge, teachers who are experts in their subject, and an unwavering focus on raising aspirations for all. Our family of schools has built a reputation of achieving the highest standards for all our pupils. We are an inclusive community where all children are welcomed and challenged to be the very best they can be.

Pimlico Academy is the trust’s flagship secondary school. It boasts a state of-the-art building, exceptional facilities, dynamic staff and a pioneering curriculum at Key Stage 3 – a curriculum influencing how other schools teach. The basics – literacy, numeracy and positive conduct – underpin every lesson.

We are looking to appoint an exceptional leader who subscribes to our belief that with the right curriculum, support and excellent teaching, all pupils can succeed.  Through your leadership you will inspire, develop our teacher so they can reach their full potential. You can be sure of real fulfilment and a sense of achievement if you join our Academy, we have outstanding professional development opportunities within Pimlico and across our family of schools.

Our staff are fundamental to the success of the Academy. We are proud of the stimulating, supportive and calm environment in the Academy: an environment which brings the best out of our students.

The Role 

The postholder will provide leadership for English department, developing the quality of teaching and ensuring high quality learning takes place and that outstanding attainment and progress is secured at all key stages.

In developing the Curriculum provision, the Head of Department will work closely with the Curriculum Centre and Trust subject leads, aligning their work with the Future Curriculum Design principles and Eight Habits. In KS3, there is a Trust requirement to use centrally produced Curriculum Centre resources.

We are looking for someone who is able to inspire children with a love of English both as an academic subject and in the world around them. We want someone who is a tireless advocate for the subject, and who can lead the department to innovate, to try new approaches and to always look to improve.

We are developing an academic culture where the highest standards are expected of staff and students.

If you are passionate about working within education, and believe you can make a difference in children’s attainment, then I encourage you to apply.

In return we can offer you:

  • A supportive leadership team, cohesive staff body, and very purposeful environment to work in.
  • The opportunity to work within an innovative and ambitious family of schools.
  • Excellent CPD and opportunities for swift career progression, within the Academy and Trust.
  • Access to our employee benefits platform – Perkbox
  • Access to the government backed Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Free access to our leisure centre which includes a swimming pool, fitness suite and dance studio
  • An area well served by public transport
  • Competitive salary and generous holiday entitlements
  • Key benefits including pension scheme and season ticket loan
  • Access to the Trust Future Leaders programme and multiple leadership development opportunities

You will be:

• A fantastic Mathematics teacher, with superb subject knowledge
  • Equipped with excellent academic qualifications
  • Aligned with our ambitious educational vision and committed to a knowledge-led curriculum.
  • An inspirational leader, with the capacity to develop excellence in others.

The process

For further information on the role and to apply, please download the attached information pack. Kindly submit your application by 05 March 2020.

Interviews are on 11 March 2020

Please note that Future Academies reserves the right to shortlist, interview and appoint before the closing date if a suitable candidate applies for the post.

Future Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for this post.

We look forward to receiving your application.

We are working with theBritish Embassy in Ireland and the National Youth Council of Ireland to plan and delvier two youth forum events promoting cross-border cooperation.  We are seeking a part time intern to support the planning and delivery of these events.  You will be working with the International Participation Coordinator to support young people's participation, including booking travel and preparing event briefings, as well as working on the agenda.  The post-holder must hold a passport and be able to travel to ireland, and be available for the following dates to attend the residential events:

• 26-28 March 2020

• 25-27 June 2020

The British Youth Council  is committed to safeguarding and protecting the young poeple that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safe recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working across our services.