Key tasks will involve:

• Raise income and work towards set annual income targets from events, digital and community fundraising

• Lead on the roll out of our new portfolio of digital fundraising events and activities. Acquire new strong, profitable and enduring relationships with donors and other key supporters

• Organise a range of annual events as and when they are confirmed.  To manage these fundraising events, ensuring they are well organised and raise the maximum amount of income possible and ensure that all participants/guests have a pleasant experience

• Work with established community groups e.g. clubs, churches, schools, and other groups to raise our profile, increase income and gain further support.
• Create and maintain strong relationships with our supporters to maximise income and other support e.g. gifts in kind, volunteer time, legacies etc.
• Promote and keep track of managed relationships and develop a process to cultivate donors to regularly donate
• Ensure accurate records of all interaction with the community and key stakeholders are kept up to date on DonorFlex.
• Work with the Marketing colleagues to promote opportunities to raise income to new and cultivate in-kind support.
• To act as a fundraising advocate within the community, to be professional and communicate with enthusiasm, credibility, conviction and knowledge

• Provide support and guidance to those undertaking initiatives to raise money and endeavour to secure long- term support from these people

• Be deputy for the PR & Marketing Officer when they are on holiday in terms of sending press releases and dealing with the media

• To administer general correspondence with supporters and ensure prompt replies are made and letters of thanks are sent out in a timely manner

• Obtain participants to attend/take part in events and initiatives

• To understand charity law and in particular with regard to the Data Protection Act and GDPR and the recording and storage of donor data.  To ensure all data is managed within the law and effectively (full training will be given)

• To actively promote the work of Care for Veterans at networking events, at presentations and meetings in the local community, to publicise the work of the Charity and obtain more support

• To become conversant with the care and rehabilitation provided at Care for Veterans and to be able to give talks and presentations to groups in the community about what the charity does

Person Specification

Essential

Experience of either fundraising and/or events management

Experience of working to financial targets

Ability to work under pressure and on multiple projects at the same time

Ability to network in the local community and secure new funding for the charity

Ability to represent the charity in a clear, emotive and factual way

Interviews will be held week commencing 3 May 2021

Oasis Charitable Trust is a ground-breaking group of charities that have been pioneering models of sustainable and holistic education and community development over the last 35 years.  We are now seeking a dynamic and transformational leader as the Director of Learning and Enrichment for Oasis Restore – the UK’s first secure school. This is a career-defining opportunity to lead the development and delivery of our bespoke integrated care and education for young people in custody.

Oasis Restore will offer a reparative opportunity to children and young people, who have become criminally involved, often as a result of high levels of trauma, vulnerability and threat. Our vision for Oasis Restore is focused on restoration, rather than retribution, on creating a safe environment with a holistic approach to life where every child is given opportunities equal to those offered their peers; ones that enable young people to make different choices and lead positive, productive lives.

We are looking for an organisational leader with the ability to lead and develop an education offer that is highly differentiated and innovative to achieve our shared vision. You will be values-led and have sustained, relevant leadership experience of working with children who are neurodiverse and those with Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties, challenging behaviour and experience barriers to learning.

For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit the Oasis UK charity website or download the documents from this page. We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups.

Applications should be received by noon on Friday 30th April 2021.

Leadership interviews will take place on the 6th and 7th May via Teams.

Assessment and final panel interviews will take place on the 12th and 14th May and are being held at South Quay College, East London.

Job title: Director of Learning and Enrichment

Job reference: OR-DLE

Closing date: Friday 30th April 2021

Contract:  Full-time, Permanent

Salary:  £67,364 - £74,295 (L20 - L24)

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate employment checks, including enhanced DBS checks. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and should have the ability to speak fluent English for this role.

Role Summary

NEF runs a number of projects that have membership at their core.  Memberships are open to both organisations and individuals.  The organisations include Housing Associations, private landlords, installers and suppliers/manufacturers of energy efficient retrofit and renewable energy systems (for domestic properties) and other stakeholders with an interest in low & zero carbon retrofit.  Individuals are usually homeowners who want to improve the energy performance of their home with assistance of NEF’s SuperHomes project.

With the relaunch of two long established member projects & a supplier network, NEF has identified the need for a Member Manager as a dedicated resource to:

• Identify potential members and contact them with a view to them joining one or more membership network; to include phone conversations, meetings and presentations at events.
• Organise (and deliver with support from other members of the NEF Team) a varied programme of events & member benefits on topics related to domestic retrofit such as webinars, working groups, conferences and social events.
• Manage ongoing communications with members, in order maintain high member satisfaction levels and to secure membership renewals
• Collect information about individual members who achieve SuperHome status and work with the Marketing Manager to prepare a case study/video fly-through or other promotional materials as required.
• Create & edit unique content for external communications on several platforms ranging from website articles, press releases, editorial and newsletters
• Update project websites with changes in member details and new content
• Work with the Business Development Manager on the development of a member database and to work with the Project Administrator to ensure that all members details are added to the database and kept up to date.
• Work with the Marketing Manager to identify marketing opportunities for the promotion of NEF’s member networks, to include trade shows, trade publications, speaker opportunities and assist with delivery.

The Member Manager will need to work closely with the Marketing Manager to agree marketing strategies to increase the uptake of membership and with the Director of Development and Refurbishment Lead on potential members to target and topics for events and external communications.

Some admin support will be available, but as a part of a small team the Member Manager should expect to be delivering as well as managing memberships on behalf of NEF.  It is therefore very important that the Member Manager is flexible enough to be able to work in this way.

The Member Manager will need to be highly organised, proactive and comfortable communicating with people internally and externally.

Key Responsibilities

• To increase the number of members across all NEF’s member networks
• To work with the Finance Manager to keep accurate records of when renewals are due and to keep track of income from membership
• To manage ongoing communications with members, in order maintain high member satisfaction levels and to secure membership renewals
• To ensure that all membership records are accurate and up to date
• To amend and upload new content to the project websites.
• Create & edit unique content for external communications on several platforms ranging from website articles, press releases, editorial and newsletter.
• To work with the Marketing Manager on the marketing of NEF’s member networks
• Other activities as agreed with the Line Manager.

Person Specification

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to represent NEF at external events and write copy for newsletters, articles, project websites etc.
• Previous experience of member/customer management or experience in a sales role.
• Understanding of social media platforms as well as the ability to generate ideas and create content.
• A good level of knowledge about the retrofit of domestic buildings to improve their energy performance through installation of energy efficiency measures and/or renewable energy generating systems. 
• High levels of emotional intelligence.
• A willingness to be flexible …
• Highly organised, with a methodical approach to projects and a keen eye for detail.
• Ability and willingness to travel. Regular travel to events is a feature of the job.
• Ability to work outside of office hours, by arrangement.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Outlook, Excel, Word, Office 365 and databases.
• Possession of a full UK driving licence and use of a car with business insurance cover.

Application process: Please apply with your CV and Cover Letter outlining why you feel you would excel in this role by Friday 30th April.

In this newly created role, we are seeking to appoint an exceptional Director of Safeguarding with immediate effect to take specific responsibility for safeguarding and child protection matters in the school. The school is committed to providing the highest possible safeguarding provision and the role holder will be supported in all aspects of delivering their role.

The successful candidate will join the school’s Leadership Team and have extensive safeguarding experience and/or a relevant qualification in safeguarding. They should have an in-depth knowledge of relevant legislation, policy and procedures and good practice in respect of children and vulnerable adults. Excellent communication and presentation skills are essential.

King’s is one of the most successful schools in the UK, with outstanding academic results and first-class facilities. Overlooking Wimbledon Common, the school is situated in one of the most attractive parts of south east England.

For further details and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button.

Closing date: noon on Tuesday 4th May 2021

King’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of an enhanced DBS disclosure, satisfactory references and medical clearance.

ClientEarth is recruiting a Head of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) at an exciting time of growth and change for our organisation. We are a legal and environmental charity that uses the power of the law to fight against climate change and to protect nature and the environment. This crucial role comes as we complete our first full financial year using a new finance system and are establishing a growing number of subsidiary entities in Europe and Asia. With a global 2021 budget of just over £20m, ClientEarth operates a unitary, 'one organisation' structure, with the core finance team managing the whole financial cycle for our offices globally.

In this role, you will be leading our work on further developing financial planning and reporting processes across our expanded international group structure. You will report to our Chief Financial Officer and line manage a team of two FP&A Managers and five Finance Business Partners.

Meet your Manager

In this role, you will be managed by our Chief Financial Officer, . Rachel joined ClientEarth in 2020 and is based in London. Prior to joining us, Rachel held a number of senior financial roles in international NGOs including CARE International, International Rescue Committee, and The British Council. She is also currently a Trustee at Focus on Labour Exploitation.

Main Duties

• Lead global budgeting and forecasting processes
• Support the CFO with 5 year financial planning
• Lead global monthly and quarterly management reporting
• Lead a growing team of Finance Business Partners
• Ensure compliance with donor financial requirements
• Develop ClientEarth global FP&A policies and practices
• Manage and maintain strong relationships across the organisation

Role requirements

• Qualified Accountant
• Substantial experience of financial planning, budgeting and management reporting for a complex organisation
• Experience of working for an international NGO
• Strong business partnering skills, with experience in developing reports at the board level
• Experience of developing risk-based financial scenarios and modeling tools for senior managers.
• Team leadership skills, including direct line management and influencing across other teams.
• Knowledge of financial regulations set by a range of donors (institutional, trusts & foundations, and individuals) and experience of setting strong policies to ensure compliance with donor requirements.

Further Information

Have a question about this job? Please visit for advice on applying, FAQs, and more.

Flexible working: Post-covid, we are giving our staff the choice to decide where they want to work for 80% of their week, with the other 20% of their week being office-based. .

ClientEarth values diversity and inclusion and the benefits this brings. We aim to appoint the most suitable candidate at all times and welcome applications from people from all different backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from black, Asian, and minority ethnic (BAME) candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our organisation.

Please note that ClientEarth is only able to employ those who have the pre-existing legal right to work in Germany or the UK.

ClientEarth is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or legal services to third parties.

PAPYRUS is the national UK charity dedicated to the prevention of suicide and the promotion of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in young people.

Volunteer Coordinator – North West England

PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide is the national charity for the prevention of young suicide, founded in 1997. We have grown very successfully since then and currently have bases in Warrington, Birmingham, London, Cardiff and Belfast.

We are looking to recruit a Volunteer Coordinator to promote volunteering for PAPYRUS across the North West of England and recruit, engage and manage volunteers to support the work of the charity.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Proven experience of recruiting, supporting, engaging and managing volunteers
• Previous experience working in a community setting, delivering information and training sessions, leading workshops or educational activities
• A proven track record of networking and building and managing effective relationships, tailoring the approach to meet the differing needs of the audience
• Experience of using own initiative and creativity to develop a project, programme or area of work
• Ability to accurately record and manage data and report on outcomes to deadlines
• Ability to travel to different locations across the North West region including Cumbria, Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Cheshire to attend meetings and events

Salary: NJC Scale SCP 18-23 (£24,982 -£27,741)

Please visit our website to review the full job description and person specification for the role. To apply for the position please complete the application form on our website detailing how you meet the criteria for the role. Please return your completed application to our HR email address or to HR, PAPYRUS, Unit 1 Bankside, Warrington, WA1 1UP.

Closing date: 30th April 2021

PAPYRUS is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its employment policies for recruitment are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender re-assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

PAPYRUS is committed to safeguarding all children, young people and adults at risk that interact with the organisation. The organisation recognises its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of these vulnerable groups by a commitment to procedures to protect them. The group expects all staff and volunteers to fully support and promote these commitments.

We’re looking for an excellent fundraising and/or charity administrator and relationship-builder to temporarily join our team as a Supporter Care and Teams Administrator.  A key deliverable of this role will be to provide excellent administrative and project support to the Fundraising Team, whilst ensuring that each of our supporters and others who are in contact with us receive an excellent level of supporter and customer care. In addition, you will provide administrative support across the organisation on a project basis as well as in other administrative capacities.

You will be a detail-orientated team-player, with experience of working in a busy fundraising team or charity environment, focused on building relationships with supporters to maximise their engagement and therefore, our impact. This role provides an opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and experience across multiple supporter streams as well as charity processes and procedures in general. Your previous experience will enable you to quickly understand our operational and supporter care processes and to provide excellent administrative support.

Our Team is driven by our focus on the expert delivery of meaningful and impactful charitable activities, fundraising products, communication streams and strong relationship-building skills that enable us to deliver on our core charity objectives each year, because we believe women with ovarian cancer deserve better.

This role will play a key part in ensuring that each and every one of our supporters feels appreciated and receives a high-level of support as well as supporting the internal team to deliver to their maximum potential.

Scope of the role:

• Provide excellent administrative and project support to the Fundraising Team. 
• Provide supporter care to individual fundraisers raising funds from challenge events, third party and in-memory activities. 
• Provide administrative support to the wider charity team including the Chief Executive, Board members, Head of Finance and Operations, and the Communications and Charitable Activities teams. 

About Migrant Help

Migrant Help is a leading charity that has been established for over 50 years and delivers a range of support and advice services to migrants across the UK. Our vision is for a global society that protects vulnerable migrants, treats them with respect and enables them to reach their full potential. 

The Role:

The scope of this role is to provide a high quality professional support service to victims of human trafficking and modern slavery as part of the Modern Slavery Victim Care Service Team, ensuring a seamless service to all service users. This includes the provision of support, advice and guidance in addition to providing assistance with the completion of any relevant support applications. There is a requirement that the post-holder will meet the changing local business needs and will re-prioritise work as necessary. The post-holder will work consistently to support the continuous local development of the service; they will ensure that all advisory processes and procedures are followed efficiently, consistently and with professionalism at all times. The post-holder is expected to contribute to the overall success of the Organisation in accordance with Migrant Help's aims, objectives, vision and values. 

Core responsibilities:

• Provide support to victims of human trafficking and modern slavery (known as service users), as directed by the MSVC Team Manager and Senior Adviser/s for the region.
• Manage a complex case load, offering appropriate and bespoke individual support to service users
• Arrange for the provision of necessities, including accommodation, food, clothing and toiletries
• Refer service users to specialist agencies and advocate for their needs as necessary 
• Support the process of service users being able to obtain employment and affordable housing, where appropriate
• Arrange the process of supporting service users to return to their country of origin, where appropriate
• Arrange for the preparation of appropriate documentation with Home Office/Embassies, as appropriate
• Complete and maintain quality standards for regular support plan and risk assessment reviews, and timely upload   of clear and concise case notes
• Obtain service user feedback in order to further develop and improve the service
• Collect and provide information to Senior Advisers and Management as and when required 

Benefits:

We place a high value on employees in relation to the work that they do and the benefits the organisation offers, with an ethos of being a Great Place to Work these include:

• Flexibility and work life balance
• Enhanced family friendly provisions
• Additional holiday entitlements
• Perkbox benefits
• Non-contributory pension scheme. 

Migrant Help is committed to safeguarding those we provide a service to, applicants will have to undergo strict vetting procedures throughout different stages of the recruitment process.  

Special Requirements:

-This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

-The successful applicant will need to be OISC registered or willing to obtain OISC qualification.

- Reference and Identity checks including Right to Work in the UK

Therefore the applicant must:

- Be able to provide a valid right to work document. 

- Provide full employment history for previous 3 years and/or suitable documentation to cover any gaps.

About Migrant Help

Migrant Help is a leading charity that has been established for over 50 years and delivers a range of support and advice services to migrants across the UK. Our vision is for a global society that protects vulnerable migrants, treats them with respect and enables them to reach their full potential. We are currently recruiting for two team members to join our team in Dover office within our MSVC (Modern Slavery Victim Care) Department.

The Role:

The scope of this role is to provide a high quality professional support service to victims of human trafficking and modern slavery as part of the Modern Slavery Victim Care Service Team, ensuring a seamless service to all service users. This includes the provision of support, advice and guidance in addition to providing assistance with the completion of any relevant support applications. There is a requirement that the post-holder will meet the changing local business needs and will re-prioritise work as necessary. The post-holder will work consistently to support the continuous local development of the service; they will ensure that all advisory processes and procedures are followed efficiently, consistently and with professionalism at all times. The post-holder is expected to contribute to the overall success of the Organisation in accordance with Migrant Help's aims, objectives, vision and values. 

Core responsibilities:

• Provide support to victims of human trafficking and modern slavery (known as service users), as directed by the MSVC Team Manager and Senior Adviser/s for the region.
• Manage a complex case load, offering appropriate and bespoke individual support to service users
• Arrange for the provision of necessities, including accommodation, food, clothing and toiletries
• Refer service users to specialist agencies and advocate for their needs as necessary 
• Support the process of service users being able to obtain employment and affordable housing, where appropriate
• Arrange the process of supporting service users to return to their country of origin, where appropriate
• Arrange for the preparation of appropriate documentation with Home Office/Embassies, as appropriate
• Complete and maintain quality standards for regular support plan and risk assessment reviews, and timely upload   of clear and concise case notes
• Obtain service user feedback in order to further develop and improve the service
• Collect and provide information to Senior Advisers and Management as and when required 

Benefits:

We place a high value on employees in relation to the work that they do and the benefits the organisation offers, with an ethos of being a Great Place to Work these include:

• Flexibility and work life balance
• Enhanced family friendly provisions
• Additional holiday entitlements
• Perkbox benefits
• Non-contributory pension scheme. 

Migrant Help is committed to safeguarding those we provide a service to, applicants will have to undergo strict vetting procedures throughout different stages of the recruitment process.  

Special Requirements:

-This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

-The successful applicant will need to be OISC registered or willing to obtain OISC qualification.

- Reference and Identity checks including Right to Work in the UK

Therefore the applicant must:

- Be able to provide a valid right to work document. 

- Provide full employment history for previous 3 years and/or suitable documentation to cover any gaps.

About Migrant Help

Migrant Help is a leading charity that has been established for over 50 years and delivers a range of support and advice services to migrants across the UK. Our vision is for a global society that protects vulnerable migrants, treats them with respect and enables them to reach their full potential. 

The Role:

The scope of this role is to provide a high quality professional support service to victims of human trafficking and modern slavery as part of the Modern Slavery Victim Care Service Team, ensuring a seamless service to all service users. This includes the provision of support, advice and guidance in addition to providing assistance with the completion of any relevant support applications. There is a requirement that the post-holder will meet the changing local business needs and will re-prioritise work as necessary. The post-holder will work consistently to support the continuous local development of the service; they will ensure that all advisory processes and procedures are followed efficiently, consistently and with professionalism at all times. The post-holder is expected to contribute to the overall success of the Organisation in accordance with Migrant Help's aims, objectives, vision and values. 

Core responsibilities:

• Provide support to victims of human trafficking and modern slavery (known as service users), as directed by the MSVC Team Manager and Senior Adviser/s for the region.
• Manage a complex case load, offering appropriate and bespoke individual support to service users
• Arrange for the provision of necessities, including accommodation, food, clothing and toiletries
• Refer service users to specialist agencies and advocate for their needs as necessary 
• Support the process of service users being able to obtain employment and affordable housing, where appropriate
• Arrange the process of supporting service users to return to their country of origin, where appropriate
• Arrange for the preparation of appropriate documentation with Home Office/Embassies, as appropriate
• Complete and maintain quality standards for regular support plan and risk assessment reviews, and timely upload   of clear and concise case notes
• Obtain service user feedback in order to further develop and improve the service
• Collect and provide information to Senior Advisers and Management as and when required 

Benefits:

We place a high value on employees in relation to the work that they do and the benefits the organisation offers, with an ethos of being a Great Place to Work these include:

• Flexibility and work life balance
• Enhanced family friendly provisions
• Additional holiday entitlements
• Perkbox benefits
• Non-contributory pension scheme. 

Migrant Help is committed to safeguarding those we provide a service to, applicants will have to undergo strict vetting procedures throughout different stages of the recruitment process.  

Special Requirements:

-This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

-The successful applicant will need to be OISC registered or willing to obtain OISC qualification.

- Reference and Identity checks including Right to Work in the UK

Therefore the applicant must:

- Be able to provide a valid right to work document. 

- Provide full employment history for previous 3 years and or suitable documentation to cover any gaps.

About Migrant Help: 

Migrant Help is a leading charity that has been established for over 50 years and delivers a range of support and advice services to migrants across the UK. Our vision is for a global society that protects vulnerable migrants, treats them with respect and enables them to reach their full potential. 

We place a high value on employees in relation to the work that they do and the benefits the organisation offers, with an ethos of being a Great Place to Work. This includes understanding the importance of having a work life balance, offering enhanced family friendly provisions, additional holiday entitlements, Perkbox benefits and a non-contributory pension scheme.

Scope of the Role:

• Work as part of the Asylum Services team providing advice, guidance, assistance to complete support applications and briefings to eligible asylum seekers
• To contribute to the overall success of the Organisation in accordance with Migrant Help's aims and objectives, by providing high quality service to clients

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide advice and support to asylum seekers, within the specification of the Grant Agreement and Contract with the Home Office
• Provide a support service to asylum seekers to complete asylum support application forms (ASF) for support under Section 95 and Section4 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
• Ensure that all applicants are aware of eligibility criteria and their obligations to provide supporting evidence within required timescales
• Provide outreach for vulnerable clients and those with additional support needs, by appointment, at designated locations, as required by the Regional Operations Manager
• Provide telephone advice as may be required and support the telephone advice line by assisting clients to complete asylum support and Section 4 applications by telephone and by appointment
• Assist clients to notify the authority of prescribed change of circumstances
• Provide guidance on immigration related matters advice within the scope of the relevant Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC) accreditation level
• Provide advice on general matters e.g. sign-posting
• Provide advice on Voluntary Assisted Return
• Liaise and cooperate with relevant statutory and voluntary agencies on behalf of service users as necessary
• Act as a contact with the Home Office, Social Services, Healthcare Professionals and other relevant agencies for applicants with additional support needs.
• Deliver key touch point briefings to a high standard so that applicants fully understand the information provided. Ensure that information books are given out accordingly.
• Provide information to service users in a timely manner, being aware of other appointments, dispersal date.
• Make contact with dispersal accommodation providers and other relevant agencies, providing letters as appropriate, to ensure vulnerable clients are appropriately supported in their dispersal area.
• Link Asylum Seekers and Failed Asylum Seekers with other relevant organisations
• Keep full accurate and up-to-date case records , complete case follow up within the requisite time scales and undertake any necessary administrative tasks
• Ensure accurate records are kept, especially on Ellis
• Participate in rota duties on a planned or ad hoc basis as may be required to cover telephone advice line out of hours service
• Respond flexibly to provide cover for all other operational activities.
• Attend and participate in team briefs and meetings
• Keep up to date with legislation and the impact it may have on service users.
• Participate in the Performance and Development Review (PADR) appraisal process
• Participate in all mandatory training and training identified in the PADR process
• Undertake any other duties which may be assigned from time to time

Benefits:

We place a high value on employees in relation to the work that they do and the benefits the organisation offers, with an ethos of being a Great Place to Work these include:

     •  Flexibility and work life balance
     •  Enhanced family friendly provisions
     •  Additional holiday entitlements
     •  Perkbox benefits
     •  Non-contributory pension scheme

Migrant Help is committed to safeguarding those we provide a service to, applicants will have to undergo strict vetting procedures throughout different stages of the recruitment process. 

Special Requirements:  

- This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check.

- This post is subject to a Counter Terrorism Check (CTC).

- Suitable candidate must be OISC registered or have the willingness to work towards OISC qualification.

Therefore the applicant must:

- Hold a valid, full current 10 year British passport, full EU passport or have indefinite leave to remain in the UK.

- Provide full UK address history for the last five years.

- Provide full employment history for previous 3 years and or suitable documentation to cover any gaps

Do you want to feel rewarded for the work that you do?

Then come and join Ambitious College because together we can make the ordinary possible for children and young people with autism each and every day.

What would you be doing?

As a Learning & Behaviour Specialist you will be given all the training & resources needed so that your main focus is ensuring the young person you are working with is able to achieve their goals and aspirations.

You will be valued as an expert within your field of work and allowed the creative space to deliver person centered lesson plans as appropriate. You will be able to use your initiative when working with learners to adapt to new approaches that ensure positive outcomes for the learner.

If you are empathetic, caring and dedicated to putting children and young people with autism at the heart of what you do every day then we want to hear from you.

Who are Ambitious College?

Ambitious College is part of Ambitious about Autism, the national charity for children and young people with autism. We currently have two college campuses in North and West London providing services and support to young people with Autism. We are very proud of the work that we do and all of our learners achievements. We are an Ofsted ‘Good’ provision and received the Natspec Award in 2020 for ‘Wellbeing & Mental Health’, we are also nominated for the Natspec ‘Home Learning’ award 2021. We understand the importance of ensuring the wellbeing of our employees whether you work in a classroom or outside of one.

We are proud to say that we continued to support our learners and their families throughout the pandemic. We ensured that all our learners and staff had the resources needed to continue delivering an outstanding service to our learners and their families.

Should you apply for this role?

If you are experienced at working with someone with Autism on a 1:1 basis, then you can join our experienced hired career pathway. If you are someone who is part-qualified or qualified by experience then you should also apply as there is something for everyone who can demonstrate they share the same values as we do.

What do I get in return?

The chance to make a real difference to a child or young persons life outweighs what we can offer financially. That being said we offer a competitive annual salary and excellent wellbeing programmes, and opportunities to meet staff across the organisation.

We have a wide range of CPD opportunities to give you the chance to explore career pathways. Other benefits include; physiotherapy for all staff, on-site parking, annual recognition awards, Employee Assistance Programme, season ticket loans and discounts.

Further details:

• We are accepting applications to join us both during this this academic year and to start in August 2021, for our 2 week training programme.
• If you would like an informal chat with one of the members of our people team, please do not hesitate to contact us - you can find our contact details within the recruitment pack attached. 

Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we 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.

With plans for considerable growth over the next 5 years, my client has a real ambition for the future. Part of this new vision is a new product line for its members.

As such they require a Project Manager to take responsibility for the delivery and implementation of this new product line:

Key responsibilities:

• Lead on the development of the business case for the new product.
• Develop and manage the delivery of the content transformation plans
• Oversee the analysis and delivery of a future pricing model.
• Collaborate with IT/ Digital transformation on the technical development of the new product, ensuring the customer is at the heart of the design.
• Lead customer engagement and proposals.

The successful candidate will come from a strong project/ change management background, ideally with experience of developing new products, brands or business initiatives to market.

Due to current COVID restrictions this role will be home based.

Recruiting for a Support Worker to join our Young People and Care Leavers in Ealing!

GBP 22,568 working 40 hours per week, plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more.

Minster House is a specialist semi-independent service for young people in and leaving care aged 16-21. The service provides a high level of support to young people with a variety of complex needs. The service is staffed 24/7 by a team of enthusiastic and caring support workers. The service aims to support young people to manage and address their various support needs and risks whilst also supporting young people to learn basic life skills and be ready to live independently.

Job Overview:

Support Workers will provide support to customers to help them develop the life skills they require to meet the assessed needs of the customers of the service. They will work with customers to promote social inclusion and alongside other members of the team to promote independent living, encouraging customers to maximise their skills and choices.

Key Responsibilities:

- Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers
- Working proactively with other members of the team to handle the service caseload and administrative responsibilities
- Supporting key customers to set personalised goals in the form of a Support Plan
- Conducting regular key work sessions that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals
- Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking'
- Proactively manage risk and safety both in and outside of their physical living environment
- Providing support with daily living activities, including practical assistance where skills are not yet developed, to ensure that customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation
- Proactive development of links with local statutory and voluntary organisations to provide a range of engagement opportunities for customers in the community
- Involving customers in the design, development and delivery of the service
- Empowering customers to ensure they receive the service and benefits they are entitled to
- Encouraging and enabling tenants to pay their rent and ensure that rent accounts are managed effectively
- Ensuring Look Ahead Health and Safety policies are adhered to at all time and to uphold all health and safety responsibilities within relevant policies and local protocols
- Adhering to all other Look Ahead's policies and procedures
- Engaging in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills
- Day to day instruction/ supervision of Assistant Support Workers/domestic staff/ Personal Support Assistants where appropriate
- Undertaking any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as assigned by the Team Leader/ Manager

Person Specification:

- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
- Approachable and open behaviour
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
- Flexible
- Open to feedback and self development
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
- Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
- Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
- Is essentially customer-focused
- Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
- Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviours

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

Essential:

- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience in the social care/charity sector

Desirable:

- Experience working with young people

For the full job description, please visit the Look Ahead website.