Hours: 3 days per week (18 hours – Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays)

Reporting to: Head of Services

Responsible for: No direct reports, however the ability to support Volunteers is essential

Salary: £14,616 per annum

Annual Leave: 25 days per annum (pro rata)

Location: The role will be based at Greenford Community Centre, 170 Oldfield Lane South, Greenford, UB6 9JS, with option for some ongoing homeworking

Closing Date: Monday 14th February 2022 at 9am

Interview Date: Thursday 24th and Friday 25th February 2022

Expected Start Date: Monday 28th March 2022

Job Context

Age UK Ealing’s mission is to promote the wellbeing of all older people in Ealing and empower them to achieve full quality of life. We provide a range of support services for older people in the London Borough of Ealing including an Information and Advice service, Day Centre and Befriending. We also run Greenford Community Centre, where our office and services are based alongside a range of other community activities.

Purpose of the job

• To provide information and advice to and in support of older people and their relatives and carers
• To assist in the provision of a high-quality Information & Advice Case work service for older people and their carers to the standard of the Advice Quality Standard Mark and the quality standards set by Age UK National.
• To support Age UK Ealing’s Information & Advice volunteers.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Service Delivery

• To assist the Head of Services in the provision of and Information and Advice Service to older people and their carers by telephone, face to face, home visits and outreach sessions
• To provide Information and Advice on welfare benefits; housing; travel and transport, community care; local government services and support as required under the Age UK Brand Partnership and the Ealing Advice Service
• To manage and prioritise one's own workload, to participate in team meetings and to work as part of the team to ensure the smooth and effective running of Age UK Ealing.
• To keep up to date with relevant changes in the Law, policies, and procedures both locally and nationally as applicable to older people and their carers.
• To liaise and negotiate with outside agencies such as Social Services, Department for Work and Pensions, and the local council on behalf of the older person.
• To establish close working links with outside agencies through partnership working delivering advice surgeries, talks and events for the benefit of the older people of Ealing
• To assist with the training and supervision of the Information and Advice volunteers.

Case Work and Quality Assurance

• Work within Age UK Ealing’s file recording and case management policies and procedures to deliver consistently high standards of recording and casework.
• To ensure that all casework conforms to the legal framework, Age UK Ealing’s policies and procedure and quality standards in accordance with the Data Protection Act.
• To maintain appropriate records of all clients related activity and interventions, ensuring that follow-up procedures are completed to monitor quality and client satisfaction.
• Always display good customer service, treating people with respect and dignity at all times. Being aware of individual needs and cultural requirements.
• To ensure that all referrals are dealt with in a timely and professional manner ensuring all protocols are followed.
• To monitor and evaluate case outcomes for statistical reporting and performance.

Evaluation & Reporting

• To regularly review service and monitor targets as required, 
• Prepare monitoring report for the management team, CEO, Board and funders as required
• Working with the EAS consortium to review clients’ experiences and evaluate the effectiveness of the service

General

• Promote a wider interest in understanding the needs of older people in the Ealing Borough with particular emphasis on the need for independence, self-reliance, respect and dignity.
• Support the Age UK brand and contribute to the work of Age UK Ealing and its partners.
• Act as a representative of Age UK Ealing when needed.
• Work within Age UK Ealing’s ethos, values, principles, policies and procedures.
• Ensure all relevant administration and reporting is completed in a timely manner as required
• Postholder will be required to be flexible with their working hours, to include the occasional evenings/weekends
• To work as a member of Age UK Ealing’s staff team and support / assist colleagues in the achievement of organisation objectives
• To use initiative and work effectively with others
• Maintain high levels of discretion, confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
• Age UK Ealing is committed to achieving equality of opportunity in its activities, services and employment — the post holder will demonstrate commitment to Age UK Ealing’s policies on equalities and promote these in all aspects of the work
• To support colleagues with the provision of information as requested for other functions within the organisation
• Implement the delivery of new standards as they arise
• Report any safeguarding and Health & Safety issues or concerns

Person Specification

Essential:

• Experience of delivering I&A for a minimum of 2 years
• Working knowledge of Welfare Benefits including Pension Credit, Disability Benefits, Housing Benefit
• Ability to prioritise and manage workload
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team
• Good communication skills (written and verbal)
• Competent use of MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and email) and database
• Able to reflect on own performance
• Able to act as a representative of the organisation externally
• Able to reflect on own performance
• Able to act as a representative of the organisation externally
• Experience working within the charity sector
• Ability to assimilate and understand information by listening, reading and use of the telephone
• Willing to work to guidelines and standards and to take a flexible approach to work
• Ability to listen to others and to explain things clearly

Desirable:

• Knowledge of other areas of work i.e., Housing, Social Care, Travel & Transport
• Experience of managing/supporting volunteers
• Experience of working with and supporting older people
• Knowledge of issues affecting older people
• Experience working within the charity sector
• Awareness of discriminatory practices and equal opportunity issues

General requirements:

• To develop and work with other and agencies; and to seek and offer support
• Willingness and interest in learning, to attend training, meetings and other community events
• Able to work without direct supervision and demonstrate initiative
• Understanding of outputs and outcomes monitoring and reporting

To Apply: Please submit your CV together with a Supporting Statement, no more than 2 sides of A4, explaining why you are suitable for this role. Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a Declaration Form and Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Form.

This post is offered subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Age UK Ealing strives to be an Equal Opportunities employer.

Age UK Ealing is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of older people and all vulnerable groups within the London Borough of Ealing.

The Information and Support Advisor (community engagement) will help us grow our reach and better support people affected by migraine. We are looking for a dedicated and passionate individual to make a real difference to people affected by migraine.

The ideal candidate will be engaged and willing to learn. They will be an excellent communicator who is good at self-motivating and has experience in building meaningful relationships with a range of stakeholders.

Existing knowledge of community engagement and support services would be welcome. However, it’s more important to us that you have the passion and drive to grow in this role, make a real difference for people affected by migraine and develop your own skills and knowledge.

Information Governance Officer

Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Home Worker (England, Wales and NI)
Salary: £25,806 - £28,181 actual per annum (depending on skills and experience) + London allowance of £3,600 (if applicable)
Working Hours: 35 per week

Closing Date: 03 February 2022
Interview Date: TBC (via Zoom or Teams)

Please note, the deadline for submitting applications for this vacancy is 5pm on the closing date.

About Alzheimer's Society

Dementia devastates lives. By 2021, 1 million people will be living with the condition. But dementia won't win. Until the day we find a cure, Alzheimer's Society will be here for anyone affected by dementia - wherever they are, whatever they're going through. Everything we do is informed and inspired by them.

We are the UK's leading dementia charity. Every day, we work tirelessly to find new treatments and, ultimately, a cure for dementia. We provide expert information, training, and support services to all those who need our help. And we are creating a more dementia-friendly society so people with the condition can live without fear and prejudice.

About the role

The Information Governance team are the champions of Data Protection and Information Governance within Alzheimer's Society. The team’s overriding objective is to enable all areas of the Society to use information appropriately whilst achieving the Society’s overall aim of creating a world without dementia.

The Information Governance Officer will support the wider Information Governance team in achieving this objective. They will be the first point of contact in the Society for data protection and information governance questions, providing advice and guidance as appropriate to ensure the safe and legal processing of information. These queries will be from across the Society and could be in relation to service delivery, fundraising, campaigns, IT, volunteering or employment matters.

The Officer will also handle personal data breaches, compile relevant management information and reports on Information Governance matters, manage rights requests and review data protection elements in contracts.

About you

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated individual looking for a fresh challenge and wishing to make a real difference to the lives of people affected by dementia.

You will need to have expert knowledge and experience of managing information in line with information governance requirements and experience of advising colleagues on how to comply with privacy legislation.

Working in a fast paced and responsive environment, you will possess good time management and prioritisation skills. Good communication skills are a must for this role as you will be engaging with colleagues at all levels across the Society as well as members of the public. With your strong attention to detail, pro-active nature and ability to build successful relationships, you will quickly establish yourself as a key member of our team.

Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. We are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work life balance. We also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer's Society.

You may have experience of the following: Information Governance Officer, Information Compliance Officer, General Data Protection Officer, GDPR Officer, Data Protection Officer, GDPR Coordinator, Data Protection Coordinator, Compliance Officer, Compliance Coordinator, etc.

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Our Information and Advocacy Service coordinates our support for families, providing advice and practical support to enable individuals to access the services, benefits and equipment they are entitled to. As part of our support we also connect individuals with others affected by these rare conditions through our peer support networks.

The Information, Advocacy & Support Officer in Northern Ireland would ensure that service users receive a high quality of support and will assist them to access the statutory funding they are entitled to. You will join a team that makes a real difference to the lives of the people living with muscle-wasting conditions in Northern Ireland. This role is home based in Northern Ireland, but there will also be a requirement to attend outpatient clinics within hospital trusts across the region, and to support those living across the UK through the helpline. You will work with statutory organisations, clinicians, social and health professionals to ensure that people with muscle-wasting conditions get the care and support they need to have a good quality of life.

Applicants

The successful candidate should have:

• Experience of casework, advocacy and promoting the rights of individuals
• Experience of working in partnership with other groups
• Understanding of the issues and the needs of people with disabilities

Expectations in the role

• To develop the care and support services in order to reach more people living with muscle-wasting conditions, and their families, in the region
• To support the development of the charity’s advocacy and welfare service in the region, by taking on individual advocacy cases
• To ensure service users receive high quality support at all times; through the Helpline and Support Services
• To identify volunteers and support the Volunteer Engagement Manager to recruit and empower volunteers to manage and lead local Muscle Groups and peer support groups
• Assist and support the development of the Northern Ireland Council as a pro-active steering and support group

Please download the job description to see full role responsibilities.

About us

Muscular Dystrophy UK is the charity bringing individuals, families and professionals together to fight muscle-wasting conditions. We bring together more than 60 rare and very rare progressive muscle-weakening and wasting conditions, affecting around 70,000 children and adults in the UK.

Benefits

We appreciate the range of skills and experience our staff have to offer. In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we commit to actively developing and supporting you. We also offer a range of benefits including pension, life assurance, health cash plan and an employee assistance programme.

Location

This role is home-based within Northern Ireland with travel in Northern Ireland required.

In order to apply, please click on the Apply Now button and send your CV with a covering letter detailing why you are best suited for the role.

Please note interviews may be held on Friday 11 February via Microsoft Teams.

*Unfortunately due to resource capacity we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful

We have an exciting opportunity for someone with excellent communication skills to join the staff of a social enterprise on an NHS-funded advice project now in its seventh year. The core function of this role is to be the public-facing first point of contact for callers to the advice service, offering tier one information and supporting the tier two specialist advice team. With big plans for the future, we want you to be part of a strong team committed to delivering excellence and achieving success in line with our commercial and social objectives.

You will be an excellent communicator with good interpersonal skills and experience of working in a client-facing information, advice or administration role. A proven ability to provide clear and coherent information via the telephone in a way that is accessible to a broad client base is essential.

The successful candidate will be able to establish a good rapport with clients and stakeholders in a professional and caring manner, upholding brand values.

In return, you can look forward to working with a small but highly-skilled and dynamic team, and having influence over the future strategic direction of the company. We also offer a competitive salary with performance-related bonus and an excellent benefits package. The nature of this role demands complete confidentiality and flexibility with regard to the needs of the business and its clients. This is a salaried role and some unsocial hours may be expected.

MAIN DUTIES:

1. To be the public-facing first point of contact to health and social care service users in England, providing information about the NHS Continuing Healthcare assessment and appeal process, as part of an established national specialist continuing healthcare information and advice service, with a great reputation.
2. Main duties to include being part of the tier one team, who are the first point of contact for new client enquiries (telephone and email), responding to messages from new clients, asking relevant questions to determine the type of enquiry, providing accurate tier one technical information about the NHS continuing healthcare framework and criteria, and scheduling tier two advice sessions. Note that this is primarily a telephone advice role within a very busy service and that many callers will present with strong emotions.
3. To provide tier one information about the assessment and dispute processes to our clients tailored to their specific situation and needs from a good working knowledge of the national guidance and assessment framework.
4. To keep informed of issues, policies and guidance affecting clients ensuring that the information provided is relevant, current, complete and accurate.
5. To respond to new referrals by making prompt initial contact with the client following referral from a Clinical Commissioning Group, stakeholder or private enquirer, within appropriate timescales.
6. To provide administrative support to the Information and Advice team and Managing Director.
7. Keep operating procedures under review to identify areas of potential development and / or improvement and make recommendations.
8. To meet and greet clients and visitors to the offices.
9. To research topics relevant to continuing healthcare as directed, preparing clear and concise summary reports.
10. Responsible for maintaining online client management and filing systems.
11. Work closely and efficiently with representatives and partners from NHS England and referring Clinical Commissioning Groups so as to provide a quality and cost-effective service, and to minimise stress for the client.
12. To work with partner organisations and stakeholders to share knowledge, make appropriate referrals, maintain consistency and draw upon each other’s expertise, always striving to improve the quality of both services and provide a better customer experience.
13. To keep relevant and sufficiently detailed case records following each client contact, ensuring that all client information is kept up to date in line with Beacon’s systems and procedures, including data protection (GDPR) policies. 
14. To work cooperatively with Beacon’s private casework team so as to provide clear, transparent and appropriate information to clients about Beacon’s casework services in line with company procedures. 
15. To uphold organisational values, promoting Beacon’s social goals through each area of your work.
16. Attending line management, supervision and team meetings as appropriate and to play a full part in the development and success of Beacon.
17. Archiving
18. Provide organisational and administrative support to advisers and caseworkers as required.

This post may be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Baring Service check or equivalent.

STAFF BENEFITS: Pension Scheme, Generous Annual Leave Entitlement, Death in Service Benefit 4x salary, Flexible Working, Health & Dental Care Plan, Professional Development Plan, Employee Rewards Scheme (Perkbox) and Performance-Related Bonus.

Background Information

NHS Continuing Healthcare is the name given to a package of health care that some people need to receive as a result of a disability, accident or illness. Individuals who are assessed as eligible for NHS Continuing Healthcare will have the full cost of their care and accommodation funded by the NHS.

The criteria for determining eligibility are highly complex and can be very difficult to understand because they care based upon case law and often poorly-understood legal tests rather than primary legislation.  Our experience has shown that there is a lot of confusion surrounding continuing healthcare because of the complex nature of the criteria, as well as lengthy and detailed assessment processes.  Likewise, the appeal process can be very daunting and perplexing to individuals who do not know what to expect.

Over the past 17 years, Age UK Oxfordshire has provided a free advice, support, advocacy and active casework service to individuals in the South of England going through the assessment or appeal process.  In that time they have worked with over 7,500 families and won over 70% of appeals, establishing a national reputation for quality advice and casework within continuing healthcare professional circles.

Beacon is the trading name of Ethical Legal Services Ltd, a company which has evolved from Age UK Oxfordshire’s original continuing healthcare project. Beacon utilises the extensive experience of its casework team to fill both a commercial gap and a social need in the national support market for continuing healthcare.  Beacon aims to ensure that individuals receive a fair, accurate & comprehensive assessment of need, being empowered to make informed appeal choices. Beacon is a social enterprise, producing operating surpluses which are donated to charity to support vital services for older people.

Beacon operates an ethical business model which places the client at the heart of the process and aims to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients through robust and non-confrontational engagement with CCGs. Our team of advisers and caseworkers have established a strong reputation for their thorough understanding of the eligibility criteria and key principles, combining excellent client engagement with high-quality case representation. In seven years we have supported over 30,000 people and achieved a consistently high quality score from our clients.

The Project

For the past seven years Beacon has been commissioned by NHS England to deliver the first national specialist NHS Continuing Healthcare information and advice service. The service delivers in two specific areas:

• Remote verbal or written advice surgeries: time-limited specialist advice delivered via telephone, Teams and email
• Literature in the form of comprehensive information guides provided via post and across digital access points

The service is open to anybody in England at any stage of the continuing healthcare journey or in the long-term care system. Clients and service-users will be entitled to receive a copy of Beacon’s literature in the format they find most accessible, and up to ninety minutes of remote (verbal or written) advice.

Remote verbal information and advice will be provided on any area within the scope of the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS Funded Nursing Care (2007, 2009, 2012 and 2018 editions), and related guidance, and on the topics covered by the Navigational Toolkit.

The role of the Information Officer will be to deliver accurate tier one information to clients which helps them to understand what NHS continuing healthcare is, how to apply for it and what to do if they want to challenge the outcome of their assessment. You will also be expected to schedule tier two advice sessions with our specialist advice team for individuals who require an-depth consultation.

Please note that whilst prior knowledge of the NHS continuing healthcare criteria and assessment procedures is desirable, it is not necessary to have this knowledge and full training will be provided. We are looking for candidates with the right skills and personal attributes as listed in the Person Specification.

Our Values

At Beacon, we employ people who want to do things differently to other organisations working in this field. Five values sum up our culture and how we treat our clients and our staff:

1. Ethical

Commitment to our clients

We operate with honesty and integrity. We are transparent about our funding set-up and our fees, which we keep as low as we sensibly can. We never ‘hard sell’ our services, we keep you informed at every step, and we always give our honest opinion of your chances of success. As a social enterprise, we donate any profits to charity.

Commitment to our team

We operate with honesty and integrity, and always work hard to get the best results for our clients and the business. We work to high standards, and trust our people to respectfully speak out if we fall short.

1. Expert

Commitment to our clients

We pride ourselves on being recognised as leading independent experts in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC). We apply our knowledge and experience to help every case and caller. We also strive to improve CHC for everyone, by training health and social care professionals.

Commitment to our team

We are the leading experts in our field. We encourage and value innovation and evolution in what we do, and how we do it. We are united in developing the business and its services.

1. Personal

Commitment to our clients

By listening carefully to you and the people who really know about your care needs, we can provide excellent advice and powerful advocacy tailored to your unique situation.

Commitment to our team

We get results by getting to know our clients. We do the same with our people, offering flexible working options to suit your circumstances, and taking time out to have fun as a team.

1. Compassionate

Commitment to our clients

We are mindful of the immense stress that our callers and clients can be under, at what is often a really tough time. We do our best to lift some of that burden by providing a quality service that you can trust, and by being compassionate and courteous at all times.

Commitment to our team

The nature of the work can be stressful and emotionally draining. We take care and time to look out for each other, and encourage healthy work habits.

1. Rewarding

Commitment to our team

We take the time to celebrate success and are inspired by one another’s achievements. We provide a generous and varied suite of benefits that can be enjoyed by our people and their families.

Award winning Charity Key4Life are currently seeking a South West Manager/Senior Caseworker (Bristol based role). Key4Life is looking for someone with a proven track record and preferably with experience within the criminal justice system who is up for a new challenge.

The Key4Life 7-Step Model has a proven track record of a maximum 16% reoffending rate and a minimum 60% into employment/meaningful occupation at the end of the programme. The Model works with 18-30-year-old young male participants who have been to prison or are at risk of going to prison and includes equine facilitated learning, (horses) music, football, boxing, emotional resilience and employability support/employment.

Liberty is an independent membership organisation. We challenge injustice, defend freedom and campaign to make sure everyone in the UK is treated fairly.

We are campaigners, lawyers and policy experts who work together to protect rights and hold the powerful to account. We empower others to defend their own rights and the rights of their family, friends and communities.

Our principles are guided by evidence and expertise – not political agenda, profit or popular opinion. We’re not afraid to speak uncomfortable truths or confront intolerance and abuse of power wherever we find it.

We are a uniquely multi-disciplinary team, working to achieve change through a powerful combination of lobbying, strategic litigation, public campaigning, member activism, and providing free advice and information to the public. Together we’ve been making the UK a fairer, more equal place since 1934.

Advice & Information Officers are responsible for processing and responding to requests for legal advice and assistance from members of the public, supervising Liberty’s Advice Line, producing public information resources on human rights law, and identifying suitable queries to refer to our in-house lawyers.

They are also responsible for the recruitment, training and supervising of legal volunteers and give trainings to community groups etc. on UK human rights law and Liberty’s main campaigning objectives.

The Advice and Information team is also responsible for developing and managing Liberty’s online advice hub, and for managing Liberty’s advice projects, including developing and implementing specialist projects in areas which are campaigning priorities for Liberty.

The successful candidate will be legally trained, holding at the very minimum a qualifying law degree in England and Wales, or another degree plus GDL. Your research skills must be of a very high standard and you must have had some former experience of legal advice provision and of providing advice to marginalised or oppressed groups. You also need to have a good grounding in domestic human rights law and some experience of delivering presentations on legal topics. Liberty is looking for a candidate who is committed to helping the team grow and develop new strategic projects in the longer term. Liberty is trans-inclusive, anti-racist, disability positive. We aim to fight all forms of oppression both in the wider world and within our office. These values should align with yours.

Liberty is striving to build a team that is truly inclusive. We welcome applications from marginalised groups, particularly people of colour, trans and non-binary people, older and disabled people. Liberty’s offices are wheelchair accessible.

Role overview
The Royal Osteoporosis Society is the UK’s only national charity dedicated to bone health and osteoporosis. We work to improve the bone health of the nation and support everyone with osteoporosis to live well through our support services and advice.

In this exciting new role reporting to the Health Information Manager the post holder will support the transformation of our current portfolio of health information resources for people affected by osteoporosis, with a particular focus on improving digital access, digitising, and modernising our resources.

The Health Information Officer will help transform our digital and offline content and will be involved in co-ordinating and administrating some discrete digital information projects – including a series of online expert content sessions for people living with osteoporosis.

We’re looking for a strong copy writer with experience and knowledge of working on digital platforms, who has a grounding in medical/science or health, that is skilled in sourcing and appraising published research to build evidence-based content.

This is a fixed term contract position for up to 2 years. Our offices are based in Bath, but we have a very flexible approach and, dependent on your location, there is flexibility for remote working or on a hybrid basis. We particularly welcome qualified applicants from ethnic minorities as they are under-represented in the team.

If you are looking to join a fantastic organisation and team where you can really make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

How to apply
To apply, applicants should provide a comprehensive CV, including details of relevant experience and achievements. This should be supplemented by a supporting statement in a cover letter, demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the person specification.

The closing date is midnight on 31 January 2022.

Department Clinical Services
Contract type Fixed Term Contract
Hours 37.5 hours per week
Salary up to £25,345 per annum
Benefits Competitive pension and holiday entitlement, life assurance, training and development investment and an Employee Assistance Programme

Role of: Finance Coordinator/Bookkeeper

Employer: Society of the Sacred Heart

Hours: Part time 18 hours per week flexible

Rate of Pay: £18 - 20,000 (for the actual hours) pa dependant on qualifications and experience

Place of Work: Hammersmith, office based.

Reports to: Operations Manager

Summary:

An experienced, mature Finance Coordinator/Bookkeeper is required by this international Religious Charity. Working closely with the Operations Manager and Executive Director they will provide a professional management accounts and bookkeeping service. Using their experience and initiative, the postholder will give financial advice and prepare documentation for the Society. They will be highly proficient in Sage 50 accounts, will work flexibly as part of a team with specific responsibility for ensuring high quality financial information and services are delivered. The role will include accurate recording of financial data, problem solving and maintaining and improving systems and processes.

Principal Duties:

1. Bookkeeping and accounts

• To establish and maintain a high-quality professional system using Sage 50 accounting packages for the processing of invoices, verifying receipts and complying with relevant reporting requirements using the Society’s systems.
• To maintain internal control systems on behalf of management.
• To prepare budgets across the Society working collaboratively with managers and staff.
• As requested, to respond to banking queries and to be proficient in dealing with the Society’s on-line banking systems.
• To prepare quarterly management accounts including variance analysis to Budget.
• Prepare journals and associated schedules, reconcile control accounts and undertake monthly bank reconciliations, maintaining a high level of data entry and highlighting any areas of concern to management.
• To prepare and maintain Cashflow information.
• To prepare quarterly management accounts, undertake monthly bank. reconciliations and maintain a high level of data entry, highlighting any areas of concern to management.
• To work effectively in managing accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• To have confidence in dealing with Audit preparation and inspections and being aware of Charities Commission requirements that effect the Society’s financial probity.
• Prepare on behalf of the Operations Manager and Executive Director, budgets and financial information and updates for the Finance and Advisory Committee (FAC) and the Provincial Team.
• Work sensitively and directly with Sisters on personal accounting matters, answering questions and putting in place mechanisms for dealing with their queries and concerns.
• To assist with the preparation of payroll using Sage 50 and to cover the processing of this function as required.
• To liaise with the Society’s financial Consultant in order to ensure all data, systems and processes are compliant with audit and regulatory requirements.

1. General

• Be available to Sisters of the Society by helping to provide a range of high quality and effective administrative and support functions.
• Assist the Operations Manager and Executive Director by working flexibly in ensuring office functions are maintained when key staff are absent.
• Carry out any other tasks from time to time as requested by the Operations Manager, Executive Director and Provincial of the Society.

Skills and Qualifications

* AAT/ACCA (or equivalent) part qualified

* Highly proficient in Sage 50 accounting & Excel

* A minimum of 5 years’ experience of a senior Bookkeeping or Accounts role

COVID-19

It is a requirement of employment with the Society that all staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and can provide evidence of such.

Age UK Bromley & Greenwich is the leading voluntary sector provider of services for older people, working across both boroughs, with a reputation for quality and innovation.

Job Outline

To provide Specialist  welfare benefits Information & Advice to older people.  The service is primarily office-based, but may also include outreach or home visits; to provide support to the volunteer I&A Advisors; to provide cover for the I&A Manager and support the I&A Manager in keeping our information resources up to date.

For further information about the role, the benefits of working for Age UK Bromley & Greenwich and to apply please visit our website via the Apply button.

Closing date: 7th February 2022 at 12pm

Interviews: Week of 14th February

Please note we do not accept CV applications.  

No Agencies, thank you.

Ambitious about Autism is currently looking for a level 4 or above Information, Advice and Guidance Officer (IAG) on an initial fixed term contract while undertaking a fully funded level 6 qualification in careers development.

Joining the Development team, the role is responsible for the creation and management of careers education resources, as well as effective caseload management of autistic clients who apply to and participate in our Autism Exchange and Employ Autism activities. The post holder will work closely with colleagues in the Development team, as well as external partners to support employer engagement, partnership and networking activities.

We are looking for people who will:

• Develop and deliver a range of careers related information content, tools and signposts to support autistic young people that are accurate, impartial and meet high standards of accessibility.
• Deliver careers related activities to autistic young people
• Maintain client tracking system to ensure progress of all client interactions are recorded and monitored for impact.
• Willingness to complete a Level 6 qualification in careers development

This is a fantastic opportunity to help develop and support the work we do within our services. In return, you will have access to continued professional development (CPD), excellent benefits including support for wellbeing, generous holiday allowance and a friendly and supportive team. Please see our recruitment pack on the link below.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to have a confidential call, please contact Stephen Vickers.

Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. 

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.

About us

Myeloma UK is the only organisation in the UK dealing exclusively with the blood cancer myeloma and related conditions. We are committed to bringing together the best and brightest people to help us ensure that every patient has an empowered present and a hopeful future. We are now looking to appoint a Lead Myeloma Information Specialist to join our Healthcare Advocacy Services Team.

To realise our long-term ambition to make myeloma history, we relentlessly pursue better outcomes for myeloma patients and patients with related conditions through a comprehensive early diagnosis programme, a unique research portfolio, our treatment access strategy, information and support services, and healthcare improvement services.

About the role

The role of Lead Myeloma Information Specialist is to provide a range of information and support to patients, carers and healthcare professionals on myeloma and related conditions including AL amyloidosis, smouldering myeloma and MGUS. You will lead the Myeloma Information Specialist team in delivery and monitoring of the Myeloma Infoline, Ask the Nurse and Peer Programme services.  The post holder will work with colleagues to ensure close communication and sharing of information across the organisation and report progress regularly to their line manager. You will require to develop an awareness of research and clinical developments and other initiatives in the field of myeloma and related conditions. 

About you

Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for this role. You will have experience of delivering information in a tailored, sensitive and appropriate manner, as well as the ability to convey complex information in clear, understandable terms. This will be done through a variety of communication channels, including telephone. You will have management experience with the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.  We are looking for a dedicated self–starter committed to making a difference. Experience of working in haematology or oncology nursing to RGN level, a clinical research or healthcare background would be an advantage for this role

Applications close on 31 January 2022 and interviews will be held on 17 February 2022

May 100 Project Lead (fundraising)

• 4 month fixed term contract (February 2022-May 2022 inclusive)

• Freelance status

• 2 days per week

  Hours and working days at your discretion but at least 1 of the days must be completed during office hours. Option of home working (anywhere in the UK) or from our office in Westbury Park, BS6 7QD.

May 100 is our annual Fundraising campaign that not only gets people active but also raises a significant proportion of our funds, helping us to keep disabled children dancing.

The idea is simple, we recruit 100 people to each do something active, and raise money for Flamingo Chicks during the month of May. Some do solo activities, others do team events. They are always imaginative and wonderful – often flamingo or tutu themed! The campaign raises awareness of the challenges disabled people encounter in trying to get active and we try to break these down barriers including sharing parent hacks for making challenges accessible.

Now in its 4th year, the campaign has grown year on year and in 2021, raised our highest total yet, £27,701.50!

We hope to make it bigger and better than ever before with our 2022 target of £40,000.

Historically the campaign has been run by volunteers with ad hoc support from our small Operations Team. We are looking for a positive, can-do individual to lead May 100 for us this year (supported by our army of volunteers plus our Ops Team) enabling us to hit our ambitious target.

The campaign would suit someone who can hit the ground running, maximising income through onboarding new corporate partners and community supporters as well as nurturing and develop our existing ones.

A self-motivated individual, the ideal candidate would be confident working alone but also love making new connections - a real people person with the ambition to succeed. We are completely flexible so your 2 days a week can be done at a time, date and location to suit you (although we do ask at least 1 of the days are during office hours so you can connect with our corporate supporters and be on hand for online team meetings).

This is a unique opportunity to join a fun, creative, ambitious team delivering real social change!

Schedule of services:

• To successfully Project Manage the May 100 campaign ensuring the May 100 recruited and fundraising target is met

• To host weekly online May 100 Project Team meetings during May (and beforehand, fortnightly meetings from mid March)

• To identify and onboard new corporate partners with a key focus on those which offer employee fund matching

• To ensure all corporate supporters receive engaging and regular communication and updates resulting in ongoing fundraising and development of a long term relationship

• To engage previous community supporters and recruit new community volunteers into ‘the flock’

• To inspire and motivate our May 100 volunteers to assist your work and fuel the campaign

• To lead the May 100 project team, including the Fundraising Mentors, to maximise individual fundraising

• To create and deliver imaginative community fundraising activities recruiting new people to participate

• To create social media posts to highlight and support the work of May 100

• To provide reporting/evaluation content for Funder reports (such as those

  who have provided match funding)

• To undertake any other tasks or duties that may reasonably be required

  and agreed in relation to the role

Desirable experience:

• Experience of developing successful fundraising campaigns

• Experience of managing corporate relationships

• Experience of developing community and volunteer support for

  fundraising activities

• Ability to really ‘sell’ the uniqueness and sparkle of Flamingo Chicks

• Proven track record of successfully working to fundraising targets

• Strong motivational skills

• Good organisation and time-management skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate confidently

  and effectively

• A flexible approach and ability to accept challenges and change

• An understanding and commitment to equal opportunities

• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) Checks at Enhanced

  level (Flamingo Chicks can arrange this)

• Permission to work in the UK

• And who, as independent contractors, will not be employees, workers or  agents of Flamingo Chicks and therefore must be responsible for the full payment of all income tax, assessments and National Insurance

Closing date for application is Thursday 27th January 2022, 5pm with interviews on 1st and 2nd February.

Successful applicants will be asked for details of two referees and subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We are keen to make the recruitment process as accessible as possible so please do get in touch if you’d like to chat through any aspects of applying, including the interview process. We will happily find a format that works for you.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled people and those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.

Flamingo Chicks is an inclusive community giving all children, including disabled children and those with illnesses such as cancer, the opportunity to enjoy dance and explore movement alongside friends. We also provide a vital peer support network for parents and carers, intergenerational volunteering, global outreach and advocacy!

Bowel Cancer UK is the UK's leading bowel cancer charity. We're determined to save lives and improve the quality of life of everyone affected by bowel cancer. We support and fund targeted research, provide expert information and support to patients and their families, educate the public and professionals about the disease and campaign for early diagnosis and access to best treatment and care.

We're looking for a brilliant Evidence and Information Manager to ensure the latest evidence, data and research findings underpin all of our activity and the information we produce.

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the information and support we provide is evidence based, reliable and meets the needs of patients and their families, the public, healthcare professionals and other key stakeholders. By maintaining a watching brief of the bowel cancer landscape, the post holder will ensure key updates are disseminated effectively both internally and externally in a clear, engaging and accessible way. The Manager will be responsible for the overall management of our Health Information offer (digital and printed).

If you fit our person specification, have a can-do attitude and are willing to roll your sleeves up and pitch in to get a job done then this might be the role for you. In return you will join our brilliant team, be able to work flexibly and finish each day knowing you have played a central role in supporting people affected by bowel cancer.

Please ensure your application refers to the person specification to ensure consideration for this role.