Recruitment during COVID-19 restrictions  
During the COVID-19 restrictions, our interviews will be by video call.
Additionally, the successful applicant will be fully supported to work from home for the initial period where restrictions on non-essential travel are in place. 
This is a great opportunity to join a new team from the very beginning. You’ll be able to shape and influence a strategic stream of work for the UK’s leading homelessness charity. 
About us 
Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it. 
We’re building a new Venture Studio. The Venture Studio will provide an entry point to engage the start-up community, Crisis staff, Crisis’ members and supporters in ending homelessness through entrepreneurship. We will support start-ups to do more to end homelessness directly with our direct expertise and through our network of partners.  
We already run a network of businesses including shops, cafes and furniture restoration. We are now looking to support start-ups in other sectors to help end homelessness. 
About the role 
This is an exciting new position in our ambitious and expanding Enterprise & Innovation department. We’re committed to finding more innovative solutions to ending homelessness.  
You will be responsible for developing and managing all relevant partnerships for the Venture Studio. This includes forming mutually beneficial partnerships with corporates, universities, individuals and other organisations supporting start-ups. You’ll also be responsible to identify new opportunities for partners to support and engage with the Venture Studio activities.  
This role can be based at any of our 11 offices. 
About you 
To be successful in this role you will be driven by our values (inspiration, integrity, dignity, fearlessness through independence, adaptability, resolve to end homelessness). You will have experience working within an entrepreneurial setting. You can build and maintain partnerships at senior level across diverse sectors and organisations. You are experienced in building and delivering comprehensive partnership plans. You can build strong networks with relevant organisations and individuals.  

Benefits 
As a member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including: 

- Interest free loans to purchase a train season ticket or a bike or for a deposit to secure a tenancy  
- Mandatory pension scheme, with an employer contribution of 8.5%  
- 25 days’ annual leave which increases with service to 28 days 

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career. 

How To Apply 
If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply For Job' button below.
If you need to request an application in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment Team, contact details can be found on our website.
Closing date: Sunday 11 October 2020
We value diversity, promote equality and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.  We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness.

We are looking for a high level Personal Assistant to cover Maternity Leave to support the Executive Team at our Dudley Office. You will be helping to deliver efficient services for a national not-for-profit social care provider.

This would be a great opportunity for an individual with previous office experience, or a graduate looking to develop their office management skills, to take on a role that involves a high level of responsibility and drive.

You will be responsible for preparing professional reports, organising meetings and events, taking verbatim minutes and acting as key point of contact for internal and external enquiries for the Executive Team. You will need confidence in Microsoft Office applications in order to create and proof reports quickly and accurately to share with our Board of Trustees, members of the Executive Team, Senior Managers, staff and professionals.

You will need to be well organised, hard-working and flexible as this is a fast paced and challenging role, working to multiple deadlines. You will be able to work independently, manage your own workload and respond flexibly to the needs of the team and the wider organisation. You will be IT proficient, with excellent written/verbal communication skills and a high standard of customer service.

We can offer you a varied, interesting role in our busy and dynamic charity. You will be offered on the job/external training and career development opportunities.

• Are you passionate about people?
• Are you inspired by the potential of technology?

About Our Client

Housing 21 is a leading not for profit provider of Retirement Housing and Extra Care for older people of modest means. We make a positive difference to society by putting people at the heart of what we do, but realise that systems and innovation can enhance our opportunities to do more and be better.

We are committed to providing a modern and forward-thinking 21st century service to our residents, and as part of this vision are searching for an experienced and courageous leader who can act as a catalyst for fresh ideas and transformational change.

Job Description

The Executive Director of People and Systems will lead an existing team of HR, IT, Systems and Communications professionals to drive a programme of successful and continuous improvement. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will have the confidence and autonomy to bring a new perspective and champion fresh ideas.

We are committed to an agile working environment and champion employee well being and work/life balance, and as such are opening this search to a national audience. Our Head Office is based in Birmingham and there will be an expectation of being present there when required, but also visible in our services across England.

The Successful Applicant

You do not need to have come from a housing background, but will have experience of creating change, achieving excellence and leading teams.

What's on Offer

We are offering a competitive package of £140,000, plus excellent benefits and a unique opportunity to help shape the future of an inclusive, ambitious and truly forward-thinking organisation.

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

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There will be a relocation package offered as the the role is based in Episkopi, Cyprus.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join the Cyprus Community Health Team at SSAFA, the UK’s oldest national tri-service military charity as a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Nurse.

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, has been providing lifelong support to our Forces and their families since 1885. Last year our teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 85,000 people in need, from Second World War veterans to young men and women who have served in more recent conflicts, and their families. SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. We are here for that person – any time they need us, in any way they need us, for as long as they need us.

About the role

We are currently seeking a candidate to join a small team of staff working with families across the island as a member of the Community Health Team. The post holder will deliver, or advise on the delivery of, high quality safe nursing care, ensuring consistently high standards of practice and clinical excellence which comply with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) code of professional conduct. As the CAMHS Nurse you will be expected to promote and develop clinical practice, through the practice of evidence-based care and contribute to the knowledge and understanding of CAMHS within the wider multi-disciplinary teams.

A relocation package is available for this role.

About the team

The SSAFA team in Cyprus consists of a multi-disciplinary Community Health Team supported by Primary Care and visiting community consultants.

About you

To carry out this role you will be an NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse experienced in working with children and young people and will ideally have wide-ranging clinical experience in a community setting.  You should be able to work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams and possess excellent interpersonal, communication and IT skills.

A valid driving licence is essential as substantial travel is required across the island.

No agencies please. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable.

For further information

Interviews: TBC

SSAFA is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service.

If you wish to apply for any of our vacancies you will be asked to answer some screening questions before completing an application form and uploading your CV.  Personal data to progress your application for employment is covered under the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) Article 6 Section 1b and Article 9 2b and c. Your details will not be used for any other purpose or shared with a third party without your permission.  Data on unsuccessful candidates will be retained for one year from the vacancy being filled. If you take up employment with us, your information will be held for the duration of your employment plus six full calendar years. Further details are contained in SSAFA’s Privacy Statement on our website.

Fixed term contract until June 2025

One of the UK’s most inspiring and best known faith-based organisations, The Salvation Army, is looking for a customer-focused Senior Referrals Office to oversee the referrals process for a brand new contract.

Key Responsibilities: 

The Salvation Army has been appointed to the Government’s new Modern Slavery Victim Care Contract to manage the support of adult victims of modern slavery in England and Wales. Through this new and extended contract, which runs for an initial five-year period, we and our specialist partners can build on expertise developed from helping more than 12,000 adult victims of modern slavery and human trafficking since July 2011.

This crucial role involves monitoring the end-to-end victim care referral process, both in-house and externally, liaising with relevant stakeholders as necessary. We’ll also rely on you to take responsibility for directing action on complex referrals and casework and provide technical advice to Referrals Officers and subcontractors. Maintaining accurate, evidence-based management information and keeping a Case Management System up-to-date will be important too, as will completing regular performance reviews and responding to technical training needs. And, when we need someone to draft victim care processes and procedures, cover hands on team activities in the absence of others or deputise for the Service Manager when required, again, we’ll turn to you.

You will need:

• Experience of working with similar client groups, managing disclosure of information, eliciting and understanding client needs and undertaking training design and delivery

• Working knowledge of case management and IT systems and packages, good administrative skills and experience of drafting policies, procedures and guidance materials

• A Level 4 education in a relevant discipline, or equivalent experience

• A positive approach, lots of self-motivation, the ability to work enthusiastically with minimal supervision and calmness under pressure

• A persuasive yet sensitive personality, an empathy with issues that relate to human trafficking and an interest in alleviating and supporting the    distress caused to victims of these crimes 

• Outstanding time management skills a proven ability to multi-task and a willingness to work flexible hours (including evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays) and travel within the UK

Benefits: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays; a contributory pension scheme; season ticket loan and an employee assistance programme. 

We positively welcome candidates with lived experience and if you can demonstrate that you meet the minimum essential criteria you will be invited to an interview. 

Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK and an enhanced DBS Check will be required.

Closing date: 28th September 2020. We reserve the right to close this advert earlier should we feel we have received sufficient applications.

CVs will not be accepted.

Promoting equality in the workplace

Fixed term contract until June 2025

One of the UK’s most inspiring and best known faith-based organisations, The Salvation Army, is looking for an analytical Litigation Caseworker to handle enquires relating to legal claims as part of a brand new contract.

Key Responsibilities: 

The Salvation Army has been appointed to the Government’s new Modern Slavery Victim Care Contract to manage the support of adult victims of modern slavery in England and Wales. Through this new and extended contract, which runs for an initial five-year period, we and our specialist partners can build on expertise developed from helping more than 12,000 adult victims of modern slavery and human trafficking since July 2011.

Receiving, investigating, coordinating and drafting responses to requests for information in relation to Pre-Action Protocol letters, judicial review challenges and other relevant legal claims and highlighting issues relevant to The Salvation Army is what’s required here. Indeed, we’ll rely on you to notify, and liaise with, our Legal team about all relevant legal matters. You’ll also be responsible for collating information in order to help the Commissioner respond to individual claims. Robustly monitoring deadlines and compliance requirements will be important too, as will identifying, assessing and supporting the management of risks and escalating risks and issues likely to result in significant economic or reputational damage to The Salvation Army, or impact the safety and wellbeing of victims.

You will need:

• Either a minimum 2:2 law degree or evidence of passing a Graduate Diploma in Law, Legal Practice Course or Bar Professional Training Course or recent litigation case working experience in a relevant field 

• Proven experience of managing a varied and challenging caseload and prioritising effectively in order to meet all necessary deadlines 

• The ability to learn and adapt in new technical situations, including quickly developing a thorough understanding of the support provision for victims of modern slavery 

• A track record of working successfully as part of a team and with senior management, specifically in a fast-paced, evidence-driven legal casework environment 

• A proven ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues at all levels, including senior managers and external stakeholders 

• Proficiency using IT software packages, with intermediate level skills in Word, Excel, databases and email 

• Willingness to travel to work locations throughout the territory, with occasional overnight stays, as required 

Benefits: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays; a contributory pension scheme; season ticket loan and an employee assistance programme. 

We positively welcome candidates with lived experience and if you can demonstrate that you meet the minimum essential criteria you will be invited to an interview. 

Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK and an enhanced DBS Check will be required.

Closing date: 28th September 2020. We reserve the right to close this advert earlier should we feel we have received sufficient applications.

CVs will not be accepted.

Promoting equality in the workplace

Victim Support are seeking a Homicide Caseworker to join their team in the West Midlands - this post is Birmingham based and applicants from Birmingham and surrounding areas (Wolverhampton/Walsall/Black Country/Coventry) are invited to apply for this post.

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity for people affected by crime in England and Wales. We work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and respect they deserve.

An opportunity has arisen within Worcestershire County Council, in conjunction with Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust to recruit an Employment Support Worker to work with Community Assessment & Recovery Service (CARS). The service is county based and the post holder will be based at either New Brook, Princess of Wales Community Hospital in Bromsgrove or Studdert Kennedy House in Worcester.  This is to join an existing, well established Employment Services Team which covers the county of Worcestershire and holds accreditation from the Centre of Mental Health as a Centre of Excellence for Individual Placement and Support (IPS).

You will be required to:

• Proactively manage a caseload of people who have experienced mental health problems who are unemployed and economically inactive.
• Provide employment support for our client group who are furthest away from the job market to move them closer to their employment goals, in the hope that these achievements aid individuals’ recovery and social inclusion goals.
• Work within a multidisciplinary environment with service users with complex needs, supporting them to move into employment and sustain this to aid recovery, in conjunction with key stakeholders.
• Supporting clients once gained employment, and/or aiding those who are employed and experiencing difficulties within the work place retain employment
• Liaise closely with DWP providers. 
• Work proactively at employer engagement including educational, voluntary work and pre-vocational training opportunities and supporting employers on reasonable adjustments and retention of employees where necessary.

You will have experience both in the field of employment support and with clients experiencing mental ill health

You be capable of working independently and have the ability to take initiative, including making direct approaches to employers.

Personal experience of recovery from mental ill health is seen as an additional advantage in applying for this post although not essential.

Closing date: 11/10/2020

Provision interview dates of the 26th / 27th October 2020

Location: Please note that the role is either office based in Warwickshire or home based from any location in the UK - dependent on candidate.

Details: an exciting opportunity has arisen to join RDA’s Fundraising team and lead on our Major Donor portfolio. This is a perfect challenge for an experienced major donor fundraiser to take on a strategic and operational leadership role. As a key growth area for the RDA, with significant untapped potential, this role will provide you with the opportunity to develop and implement a strategy in major donor and special events fundraising. We are seeking a motivated and successful fundraiser with a track record in this area and experience of developing relationships to drive growth.  

You will be responsible for ensuring RDA maximises income from major donors, whilst delivering and developing our special events portfolio – including gala dinners, regional dinners, developing our major donor club and developing partnerships with new and existing donors. You will have an excellent track record in generating new business in this area of work.

About RDA: RDA is dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with disabilities through interaction with horses. With the support of 18,000 volunteers and qualified coaches, RDA has 500 centres all over the UK, supporting cities and remote rural areas. Through fun activities like riding and carriage driving, our beneficiaries experience the positive impact of our work; with significant improvements in physical and mental wellbeing, verbal and non-verbal communication, relationship building and confidence.

To apply: download the job description and send a supporting letter identifying clearly how your skills match the person specification and what you would bring to this role, along with your CV. Completed applications should be emailed via Apply with Charityjob button, and titled Major Donor Manager Application in the subject box, by the closing date of  Wednesday 7th October 2020. 

Due to high reponse rates please note that only successful applicants who have been shortlitsed for interview will be notified of outcome of application by Thursday 8th October 2020.

All shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview, in person, on Tuesday 13th October, at RDA offices in Shrewley, Warwickshire.

Head of Portfolio Management
Location: Birmingham, Bath Row, B15 1LZ
Salary: Competitive
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time

The Role

What to expect? As our Head of Portfolio Management, you’ll have a demanding yet highly rewarding role, taking full ownership for ensuring that our ever-growing portfolio of 33,000+ homes is financially sustainable and remains desirable to current and potential customers.

Leading your team, you’ll be the driving force behind the delivery of a strategic options appraisal to prioritise asset investment and divestment, in-line with our corporate objectives, with influence over a sizeable budget. You’ll collaborate closely with and draw data from a range of internal teams; developing an in-depth understanding of the needs of customers and the make-up, condition and financial performance of our housing portfolio. Importantly, through the delivery of data informed plans and regular reports to our senior leadership, you’ll provide assurance that decisions regarding our portfolio are geared towards providing maximum value for our customers and return on investment for our organisation.

Working within a data-driven organisation, to inform our asset investment approach, you’ll also lead the delivery of an effective stock condition survey programme to collect and maintain good quality, consistent stock condition data for 100% of our portfolio.

Our deal candidate?

You’ll hold a suitable Building Construction qualification (e.g. MCIOB, MRICS) and / or have significant experience of developing and delivering data-driven asset investment strategies in a property based environment. You’ll be a strategic thinker with a track record of formulating such strategies based upon your knowledge of the property / housing market, demands of customers and financial viability of housing stock – both now and in the future. Strong people skills are a must and you’ll demonstrate not only the ability to lead a team, but also to work collaboratively with and influence a range of internal and external stakeholders. Importantly, you’ll also have a high degree of personal drive which matches our ambitious corporate strategy, with the capability to deliver results to tight timeframes and under pressure.

Who are Midland Heart?

We’re a large and ambitious housing organisation providing more people an affordable place to call home. We welcome people from every walk of life, at every stage of their career. We expect a lot from our people but in return you can be assured of a great place to work, where you will be well rewarded and where great people are able to succeed. Whether you want to build your career with us, or use your experience to move on, we’re here to develop your potential.

Applications close at midnight on Thursday 1st October 2020.
Please be advised that we may close applications earlier, should the need arise.

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the Apply button to be directed to our website where you can download the Candidate Information (role profile) and complete the application process.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Please feel free to contact us if you would like to discuss any adjustments you might need in order to be successful in this role.

Please read the role profile in full on our website, before you apply.

Recruitment Agencies please note that we do not accept speculative CVs and should one be submitted we will assume the candidate is our own.

No agencies please.

Principal Practice Tutor (PPT) is an exciting role for someone who wishes to combine management and leadership responsibilities whilst keeping a close connection to the work of their team by working directly with participants on the Frontline Programme. You will join a team of Principal Practice Tutors who provide programme leadership and team management that is central to effective delivery of the Frontline programme. You will ensure a high quality teaching experience, resolve escalated participant issues and support Consultant Social Workers to provide an excellent practice learning experience to participants.

There are 4 roles available: 1 based in North East and North Yorkshire, 1 in West Midlands, 1 in East Midlands and 1 in South West with regular travel across your geographical area.

The role comprises of 6 core areas of responsibility;

• Programme leadership and team management
• Resolve escalated participant issues
• Practice learning of participants
• Consultant Social Workers
• Teaching
• Supporting wider organisational objectives

We are actively seeking applicants from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.

Home based with the potential to do some face-to-face activity post COVID-19

This is an exciting time to join Shaw Trust, to help us in this mission we are looking to expand our employability services within Shaw Trust and looking for Continuous Improvement Officers to join us.

The Shaw Trust, in tandem with government and the broader employment support community across the UK is working hard to make sure we support as many individuals as possible to get and keep a job. We believe that everyone who needs help and support to attain their employment goals should be able to access it as soon as possible and that support should reflect their individual needs.

Reporting directly to Quality and Continuous Improvement Manager. For this post holder the primary focus of the role is to ensure the continuous improvement of employability contract delivery including the achievement of outcomes and correct use of processes and systems in order to ensure full quality compliance with contractual obligations.

The secondary focus of the role is the optimisation of the beneficiary experience and service delivery within designated contracts and their supply chains to ensure a high quality experience at all times.

Shaw Trust operates on a national level with over 2,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers. We work with the government, local authorities, combined authorities, health service providers, employers, and other stakeholders – including the Education and Skills Funding Agency, Department for Work and Pensions, clinical commissioning groups and NHS Trusts.

The ideal candidate must have an understanding of the local and regional labour market and employment issues within one of two geographical areas – Central England and Home Counties and able to maintain an up-to-date working knowledge of the benefit system and entitlements.

The ideal candidate will need to be inclusive and embrace our culture and values, putting those we support at the heart of everything we do. You will consistently deliver high quality services to support our communities and beneficiaries.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Enhanced Pension Scheme after 6 months
• Life Assurance x 3 of your salary
• Enhanced annual leave

Shaw Trust is committed to a policy of equality of opportunity and inclusion. We are Disability Confident Leaders, support the guaranteed interview scheme and use of the government’s Access to Work scheme. Living our values we are keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within our organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community including from people with lived-experience and/or knowledge of disability or social exclusion. If you have accessibility requirements and would like information in a different format, contact HR Services to make alternative arrangements.

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

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

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

This role has the responsibility to develop network-wide financial reporting, modelling and costings for the Citizens Advice local offices to support organisation-wide planning and decision making. You will work closely with colleagues across the finance and transformation teams as well as the network to implement best practice and support the delivery of organisational and service priorities. Advanced Excel skills and some coding experience essential.

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

The National Citizens Advice Operates from offices in England and Wales, with 5 regional offices based in Cardiff, London, Birmingham, Leeds, and Liverpool, therefore all successful applicants must be based within England or Wales.

This role will be based at our head office in Shrewsbury and we expect there will be a large element of administration time spent working from home.

Bethphage is a registered charity, we are dedicated to supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health across Shropshire, West Midlands and Birmingham. As a Positive Behaviour Organisation, we are passionate about what we do to ensure we are delivering, person centred, high quality positive behaviour support. 

This is an exciting time to join Bethphage as we grow. We are looking for someone who shares our values and is committed to providing a responsive and positive support function to both the people using Bethphage’s services and staff, ensuring people receive holistic, person centred support.

Bethphage is a Positive Behaviour Organisation, making PBS an important and valued aspect of our work.  We are keen to recruit a new PBS manager, with the right values,  skills, knowledge, experience and vision to continue, develop & grow the service, which we have developed over the last ten years.

The PBS team support people with complex needs and behaviors of concern, working with the person and stakeholders and following Bethphage’s PBS pathway. The ultimate goal is to increase quality of life, enabling the person to find positive ways of meeting their needs. To support this function, the post holder will, support the organisation to achieve the strategic plan objectives, deliver training to develop staff skills and awareness in all areas of PBS, whilst maintaining the high standards, principles and practice of PBS throughout the organisation.

If this opportunity sounds interesting and you can demonstrate the following, please get in touch, if you would like to discuss the opportunity in more detail please contact our HR department at Head Office wher you can also request a full job description. 

Essential Requirements

• An understanding of Mental Health, Autism and Learning disability
• MSC in Applied Behaviour Analysis
• A relevant professional qualification (i.e. BPS accredited Psychology degree, PBS BTEC, BILD accredited Coaches Certificate, health and social care, teaching) at level 4 or above
• Driver
• Car Owner
• Understanding and commitment to the principles and values of PBS
• Excellent people skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Strategic development and analytical skills
• Motivational and organisational skills

Benefits of Working for us

• Competitive pay
• Simply Health Cash Plan
• Long service rewards (should we say how much AL and that it rises by an additional ten per annum?)
• Contributory Pension scheme
• Development opportunities
• Recruitment awards
• Paid enhanced DBS certificate
• Paid training
• External clinical supervision

*Please note, interested applicants must complete an application form 

Closing Date – 27th September 2020

Interview Date – 6th October 2020

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