Trainee Habilitation Specialist

Location: Various regional locations across the UK

Trainee salary: £21,568 per annum

Qualified salary: £27,472 - £38,123 per annum

Contract type: Permanent

Benefits: Additional 3% of annual salary to spend on a selection of flexible benefits or receive a proportion as cashback.

You could change the lives of visually impaired children and young people by becoming a Habilitation Specialist, who will support visually impaired children and young people to develop mobility, orientation and independent living skills. 

Increasing the availability of habilitation services for more children and young people is a large part of our plan for the future, our By My Side strategy. 

We are looking for people with interest, potential, and experience to work with visually impaired children and young people as a Habilitation Specialist, first as a trainee and then as a qualified practitioner.

We have a number of exciting opportunities at the following locations:

• Nottingham, working across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, and Lincolnshire with flexibility across the Midlands
• Hull, working across the North East region
• Maidstone, working across Kent and East Sussex
• Southampton, working across South / South Central regions
• St Albans but based in Newcastle for the first year of training - working across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Essex
• London working across all boroughs, but based in Reading for the first year of training (+ £4,105 London Weighting)
• Manchester, working across the North West region

The role

This role is central to Guide Dogs strategy, with those in this role training to be able to work daily with visually impaired children and young people to personalise, assess, and review the habilitation needs of those we support. This role incorporates workplace learning, written and practical assessments to fully train you to become a fully qualified Habilitation Specialist. A proportion of the trainee programme is completed as part of the Graduate Diploma in Habilitation and Disabilities of Sight (Children and Young People) at University College London.

Who we’re looking for

You will:

• Be familiar with working with children and young people, and a proven ability to establish effective working relationships with them and their parents or carers. 

• Be committed to multi-agency working and can demonstrate a strong ability to liaise effectively with other professionals/agencies.

• Access to a car or suitable transport arrangements.

How to apply

Applications can be made using the online application form. You will need to evidence the criteria as set out in the attached job description. As part of our safer recruitment policy, we do not accept CVs for job applications. Please contact our People Service Centre for more information.

If successful, your job offer will be subject to obtaining a position on the course at UCL.

If you are already a Qualified Habilitation Specialist and interested in working with us, please contact our People Service Centre.

For more information on the requirements of this role, and the training, please refer to the candidate pack below.

Benefits

This role is 9am to 5pm, 35 hours per week, with 26 days paid holiday (excluding bank holidays) a year. 

We believe that wellbeing at work is about creating an environment to promote a state of contentment which allows all employees to flourish and achieve their full potential for the benefit of themselves and for Guide Dogs. As a member of staff, we offer you a wide range of benefits to suit your individual needs:

• Defined Contribution Personal Pension Plan

• A choice of Flexible Benefits equivalent to 3% of salary to purchase benefits though an on-line portal including Gym Membership, Travel Insurance, Healthcare and Hospital Treatment Plan, Dental Insurance, Additional Life Assurance, Health Screening, buying and selling annual leave (up to 3 days), Cashback to salary (up to 2% of salary equivalent)

• Discounts and Cashback Scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Occupational Sick pay

• Occupational Maternity, Paternity and Adoption pay enhanced above the statutory minimum.

• Life Assurance

• Childcare Vouchers

• Eye Care Vouchers

• Dogalogue 10% Discount

Diversity

Guide Dogs welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity and good practice. We positively welcome, and seek to ensure, that we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. We encourage applications from disabled people as they are currently under-represented in the organisation and guarantee an invite to interview for all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job.

Safeguarding

Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.

Watch our men change their lives and share in their successes

Nehemiah runs two first-stage houses, one in Streatham and one in Croydon. Our Supported Housing Team run recovery programmes in both these houses, under the supervision of the Supported Housing Manager. The two houses offer fourteen places to vulnerable adult men, to take part in our programme. Two move-on houses are located in Clapham, housing nine men.
We seek someone who is passionate about seeing men transform their lives. The successful candidate will have 4-5 years’ experience in the sector and specific experience in all three areas of our service delivery - referrals, programme delivery and resettlement. A good understanding of the behaviour of clients with complex trauma is important in our work. 
The post will involve undertaking on-call duties no more than once a month and there is a small remuneration for this duty. Staff carry the on-call phone at all times for one week, and are ready to respond to emergencies. However, such call-outs are infrequent.

About Us: Harrow Mencap is a campaigning organisation and a multi-project service provider supporting adults, young people and children with learning disabilities, autism and their families and carers – to ensure their needs, rights and aspirations are met.

Reporting to: Deputy Chief Executive, responsibilities include:

• Overall accountability for the operational performance of a range of community-based statutory advocacy services across Harrow and Brent while ensuring attainment of targets and business sustainability
• Develop and implement cost effective means of delivering services, optimising operations and delivering within budget
• Lead a team of Advocates and professionals in a multidisciplinary team that deliver best practice, achieving quality outcomes for clients and families
• To foster and maintain excellent collaborative, strategic and operational relationships with partners from the public, private and voluntary sector to enhance and develop services and provisions
• Develop positive and effective relationships with the Board, Executives and staff and promote the organisational brand and ethos in a strong and positive manner in the community.

This post is ideal for those with significant management level experience within the voluntary, public or private sector, with a proven track record of success in leading advocacy for disabled people and mental health. Possession of relevant advocacy qualifications and in-depth knowledge and application with various statutes in this area is a requirement (e.g. Care Act, IMCA, IMHA etc). An inspirational leader able to motivate teams and delivering quality outcomes that are both innovative and responsive. We are interested in hearing from people who share our ethos in campaigning for the rights and supporting people with disabilities to enhance their independence.

We are committed to safeguarding, equal opportunity and welcome applicants from all sections of the community. Applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the post are guaranteed an interview.

 (This post will be subject to satisfactory references and DBS disclosure).

The Religious Education Council (REC) of England and Wales is the umbrella body for organisations involved in Religious Education. It recently sponsored the influential Commission on RE and is now working on the implementation of the Commission’s report. It runs the prestigious RE Quality Mark Scheme (REQM).

The small REC staff are working from home during the current lockdown. The REC registered office is at the CAN Mezzanine near Old Street Station in London, where a desk is normally rented. The IEO will be home-based, making some visits to the office when it opens again or to meetings once the current emergency passes.

Following the appointment of our CEO, Rudolf Eliott Lockhart, to be CEO of the Independent Schools Association with effect from 1st August 2020, the REC is looking to appoint a contractor to manage the REC on an interim basis. The contract will commence on 1st June 2020, or as soon as possible thereafter, to allow for an overlap period of about a month and will finish at the end of March 2021. During this interim period the Board will plan for the next phase of the REC’s work.

Working closely with our Communications and Executive Officer, the key responsibility will be to ensure that the REC delivers on its contracts and commitments (statutory and otherwise) and maintains its services to members during the interim period. The contractor will support the Board in its work of planning for the next phase of the REC’s work.

The successful contractor will be accountable to the Board and will work closely with the REC Chair, Professor Trevor Cooling.

The REC has a budget in the region of £40K for this contract. Tenders will be expected to identify which elements of the work can be delivered by the bidder and the relevant expertise that is offered. It may be possible to accept different tenders for different elements of the work.

The timetable for awarding the contract is as follows:

Closing date for tenders - 21st April

Invitation to Interview - 24th April

Virtual Interviews - 1st May

The key responsibilities of the successful contractor will be:

• Overseeing and supporting the REC Communications and Executive Officer in providing clerking services to the Board and its four committees, including the preparation and processing of papers and implementation of decisions.
• Supporting the Board’s four Officers and participating in their monthly meetings.
• Implementing the policies and decisions of the Board.
• Reporting to the Board on all aspects of the REC’s work
• Coordinating the work of the Board’s four committees to ensure the overall coherence of the REC’s work .
• Maintaining the efficient and effective operation of the REC office during its homeworking stage and when the office reopens.
• Supporting the REC Communications and Executive Officer in his responsibility for the day-to-day function of running the REC.
• Supporting the consultants under contract to the REC (currently REQM Manger, fund raiser, web-developer, bid-writer) in the effective and efficient delivery of their contracts.
• Ensuring that the REC manages and accounts for its financial resources efficiently and effectively and fulfils its statutory compliance responsibilities.
• Making arrangements for REC General meeting in November 2020.
• Management of the Worldview Project including the major conference scheduled for October 2020
• Management of the Local Area Network Pilot Project.
• Supporting the REC Communications and Executive Officer in the management of the Young Ambassadors Scheme.

• Supporting and advising the Board in its consideration of the next steps for the REC.

Senior B2C / B2B Portfolio Marketing Manager wanted with experience working in Business School or Executive Education.

Strategic Marketing Manager - Up to £51,650 - London

THE COMPANY
Our client is one of the top universities in the world. They've recently restructured their marketing team and developed a portfolio marketing structure so it's a fantastic time to join and make your mark.

THE ROLE
Based in central London, the Portfolio Marketing Manager is responsible for

- devising the marketing strategy for a portfolio of courses
- developing an expert understanding of the relevant operational and academic culture, course proposition, USPs
- key messages that will inform the student recruitment activities.
- providing marketing expertise on the market, the competition and the target audience.

YOU
To perform in the job of Portfolio Marketing Manager you MUST have

- extensive senior experience of marketing and planning strategy within a large complex organisation (ideally B2C and B2B)
- experience of data segmentation, market trends and audience analysis
- strong numerical acumen
- extensive stakeholder management experience

Prior experience of working in Business School and/ or Executive Education would be highly desirable.

If this sounds like you, please get in touch today.

Strategic Marketing Manager - Up to £51,650 - London

We URGENTLY need Project Workers to join us in supporting London's most vulnerable clients during this unprecedented time of crisis. We have opportunities for candidates with all levels of experience from voluntary to management all over London. The roles we have are based across a range of services from outreach to accommodation with varying hours available.

If you are available, and want to help us support London's Charities, please apply ASAP.

Morgan Hunt is a multi award winning Employment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of clients and have experience working with vulnerable people in a Care Home? If the answer is yes, we have a brilliant opportunity to join a leading homelessness Charity to manager their Care Home.

The role will be based in a CQC-registered home for vulnerable people in Brent. he service is designed to provide highly personalised care and support for older men. This home is part of an innovative approach to support older men with a history of rough sleeping and significant alcohol, mental health or physical health related needs.

We are looking for a highly motivated and dedicated individual to lead and support staff at the service, ensuring it fully meets regulatory requirements and to drive service improvements.

The successful candidate will need experience working with vulnerable people in a Care Home or related field and to be a registered manager.

This tritely is a great opportunity to join a brilliant Charity and make a real difference to peoples lives.

Morgan Hunt is a multi award winning Employment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

You will play a vital role in establishing and  coordinating a training, advocacy and campaigning programme to raise awareness about the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) amongst Roma migrant communities in the UK and empower them to exercise their rights. 

This role will focus on delivering training and information activities, and facilitate a peer-advocacy programme for Roma-led NGOs and advocates to support Roma migrants to engage with the requirements of EUSS process. 

The successful candidate will have up-to-date knowledge of the EU Settlement Scheme, good understanding of the legal advice sector and empathy with issues affecting Roma migrant communities in the UK. Fluency in Romanes and/or an East European language is desirable.

This post is funded by The National Lottery Community Fund for 2 years 6 months. 

For Job Application Pack, please visit our website.

Closing Date: Monday, 20/04/20 at 5pm

Interview Date: Wednesday, 29/04/20

(Please note that because of the constraints imposed by the Covid-19, interviews will be conducted by Skype, Zoom or another video conferencing service.)

TreeHouse School has a career defining opportunity for an exceptional person, who can inspire, lead and innovate.  If you are ambitious about making the ordinary possible for children and young people with autism, share our forward thinking, open minded values then we would love to hear from you.

We are an Ofsted “Outstanding” non-maintained special school and sixth form for pupils aged 4–19. We have been providing specialist education for children with autism since 1997 to enable them to learn, thrive and achieve. We are person-centred, we thrive through challenge, we are caring and we are creative.

What we offer:

• We are committed to CPD, we are a part of the Haringey Education Program providing NPQH
• Subsidised weekly classes including; Yoga, Zumba and Running
• Free healthy breakfast
• Annual staff recognition awards
• Cycle to work scheme up to £5000
• Season ticket loans
• Wellness programmes
• On-site physiotherapy for all employees

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding and innovative Deputy Head who has:

• High expectations of our pupils' learning and a commitment to providing education that promotes excellent progress and improves life chances, ‘making the ordinary possible'
• Experience of successfully leading and managing a transdisciplinary team to ensure young people are prepared for adulthood
• Experience of working in a culture of change
• Extensive teaching experience with young people with complex special education needs
• Ensure the objectives outlined in the School Development Plan are realised through a regular cycle of development planning, implementation, review and evaluation
• Experience of leading, managing and supporting the development of colleagues through coaching or mentoring.

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. 

Role Closes: Monday 17th April 2020
Interview Date: 27th April 2020 

One year fixed term contract

London SE1

£48,573 per annum plus excellent benefits

IPPF is a global service provider and a leading advocate of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for all.  We are a world-wide movement of national organisations working with and for communities and individuals.

As Senior Safety & Security Advisor you will support the development of policies, systems and infrastructure to promote the safety and security of IPPF and Member Associations staff and volunteers around the world, including in high-risk and humanitarian settings. Based in the London Office, you will lead a cross-departmental working group to develop, implement, support and monitor safety and security approaches across the federation advising on required resources, guidelines and policies.

You will have a proven record of accomplishment in Safety and Security management and approaches including in humanitarian settings. A strategic thinker with excellent interpersonal and presentation skills with fluent English are essential, as this role will require collaboration across various departments and Member Associations. Additional languages are desirable. You must have significant cultural awareness, with the ability to work well and produce results across transnational environments with people from diverse background. A strong project management skills are a must. The role will require extensive travel, occasionally at short notice to fragile and insecure environments, up to 40% of the time. 

Applications must be submitted in English and by application form.  CVs will not be accepted.  For further information and an application form, please see our website or contact Human Resources, IPPF, 4 Newhams Row, London SE1 3UZ Tel: + 44 (0)20 7939 8299.  Application form available in Large Print, Audio or Braille.  

No agencies please.

Closing date:   19 April 2020

Interview date:  Late April (starting from week commencing 27 April)

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

Applications are particularly encouraged from candidates openly living with HIV. IPPF is committed to equal opportunities and cultural diversity.  Candidates from all sections of the community are welcome to apply.  However before offering the job to you, we will require proof that you have permission to work in the UK. This requirement will apply to all applicants irrespective of their nationality.

About IPNED

The International Parliamentary Network on Education (IPNED) is an exciting new initiative which aims to strengthen links between parliamentarians globally in support of Sustainable Development Goal 4. We are seeking a dynamic and committed candidate to support the IPNED Secretariat during this crucial period. The 2020s have been described as the “decade of delivery” for the Sustainable Development Goals. Delivering Global Goal 4 will be a huge challenge and one in which parliamentarians have a vital role to play if we are to achieve the three pillars of increased funding, higher quality and equity. It is an excellent time to work in this field with the increasing focus on education in emergencies, girls’ education and disability inclusion.

About RESULTS

RESULTS mission is the create the public and political will to end extreme poverty by empowering people to exercise their personal and political power for change. As part of achieving that mission, we host like-minded organisations that share our goals. IPNED, which aims to make a valuable contribution to Global Goal 4 on education though working with parliamentarians from around the world, is in powerful alignment with that mission.

RESULTS UK believes the building blocks of the end of poverty can be most simply articulated as “health, education, economic opportunities, and citizen voice.” These are the things that all people, wherever they live, need and have a right to. Within these four areas, we prioritise a small number of specific issues where we can have most influence to achieve much needed development progress. Across all our issues, our aims are to mobilise resources, change policy and policy-in-practice, and create the public and political will that will bring about change.

The Role

IPNED is supported by a dedicated Secretariat hosted by RESULTS UK, a UK charity. Although RESULTS UK hosts the Secretariat, it will act independently and under the direction of its leadership group, the Executive Committee of IPNED, who themselves will be parliamentarians. This working relationship is described in detail in the terms laid out in a RESULTS UK-IPNED Memorandum of Understanding.The IPNED Secretariat’s role is to ensure that IPNED members can advocate as effectively as possible. Its primary focus is to create, strengthen and expand the network.

The Coordinator will provide crucial support to the IPNED Executive Director, Advocacy Officer, and to the parliamentarians across the world who form IPNED. The post will be ideally suited to someone at the beginning of a career in international development, and who has an interest in global education. We are looking for someone who can be proactive, efficient and flexible in supporting all aspects of IPNED's work – particularly in the organisation of parliamentary delegations and major Summits of policy-makers. This post will offer unparalleled opportunities to develop knowledge ofparliamentary structures around the world; project and budget management skills; advocacy skills; and policy analysis skills.

Deadline to apply: 9:00am on 27 April 2020, with interviews likely to be held the following week.

Please see the full Job Description (attached) for more details and application process:

About IPNED

The International Parliamentary Network on Education (IPNED) is an exciting new initiative which aims to strengthen links between parliamentarians globally in support of Sustainable Development Goal 4. We are seeking a dynamic and committed candidate to support the IPNED Secretariat during this crucial period. The 2020s have been described as the “decade of delivery” for the Sustainable Development Goals. Delivering Global Goal 4 will be a huge challenge and one in which parliamentarians have a vital role to play if we are to achieve the three pillars of increased funding, higher quality and equity. It is an excellent time to work in this field with the increasing focus on education in emergencies, girls’ education and disability inclusion.

About RESULTS

RESULTS mission is the create the public and political will to end extreme poverty by empowering people to exercise their personal and political power for change. As part of achieving that mission, we host like-minded organisations that share our goals. IPNED, which aims to make a valuable contribution to Global Goal 4 on education though working with parliamentarians from around the world, is in powerful alignment with that mission.

RESULTS UK believes the building blocks of the end of poverty can be most simply articulated as “health, education, economic opportunities, and citizen voice.” These are the things that all people, wherever they live, need and have a right to. Within these four areas, we prioritise a small number of specific issues where we can have most influence to achieve much needed development progress.Across all our issues, our aims are to mobilise resources, change policy and policy-in-practice, and create the public and political will that will bring about change.

The Role

IPNED is supported by a dedicated Secretariat hosted by RESULTS UK, a UK charity. Although RESULTS UK hosts the Secretariat, it will act independently and under the direction of its leadership group, the Executive Committee of IPNED, who themselves will be parliamentarians. This working relationship is described in detail in the terms laid out in a RESULTS UK-IPNED Memorandum of Understanding.The IPNED Secretariat’s role is to ensure that IPNED members can advocate as effectively as possible. Its primary focus is to create, strengthen and expand the network.

The Officer will report to the Executive Director and work alongside the Secretariat Coordinator. The Officer will work closely with IPNED's member parliamentarians, especially the co-chairs. The post is ideally suited to someone with experience in a related field which could be work in a parliament or with parliamentarians or work in either education or international development. We are looking for someone with excellent skills in advocacy and communications with a strong personal commitment to global education, international development and strengthening the role of parliaments and parliamentarians. 

Deadline to apply: 9:00am on 27 April 2020, with interviews likely to be held the following week.

Please see the full Job Description (attached) for more details and application process:

Does your Finance Business Partnering ability belong in an environment in which you're dealing with truly massive budgets? Do you want to work in a fascinating industry with a global reach? Do you feel at home in large, complex organisations where the challenges include building strong working relationships with a diverse team?

Based in Wiltshire, this Finance Business Partner role will offer you the opportunity to manage truly massive budgets - some of which are hundreds of millions, if not billions in value. Within the role's wide scope of influence, key responsibilities include:

• Taking the lead in business partnering with various budget holders and members of the Senior Management Team
• Being fully responsible for budgeting and forecasting for vital departments within the organisation
• Leading in the financial running of multiple company projects with multi-million-pound budgets and assisting in the production of business cases
• Playing a vital role in the five to ten-year financial plans of the organisation
• Being responsible for the preparation of multiple financial models across the organisation.

This will be a varied role with a strong focus on providing modern business partnering support to a range of stakeholders, some of whom may be unfamiliar with how much value a true business partner can add. There is also scope for this role to manage staff once your feet are under the desk, but initially, the reporting line can be diverted to offer some breathing space as you settle in.

To be considered for the Finance Business Partner vacancy, candidates will need to meet these minimum criteria:

• Be a qualified accountant, or truly QBE, with strong experience providing budget and forecasting support to challenging budget holders
• Have first class communication and human interaction skills and the proven ability to build strong working relationships.

The organisation is fully set up to conduct video interviews and remote onboarding, so this can easily be an opportunity to pursue despite the current global situation.

Applications are being reviewed constantly and with the option of video interviewing, the post may close early if the suitable candidate is found. Please apply now!

Prospectus is partnering with a newly established, ambitious organisation who provide accommodation, support and therapy to care leavers, looked after children and unaccompanied asylum seekers in South East London. At an exciting time of expansion, they are currently looking to recruit a Service Manager to oversee the delivery of their semi-independent unit based in Greenwich, as well as support in driving forward the growth of their portfolio of services across the borough and surrounding areas.

As their Service Manager, you will lead and manage a small team of keyworkers and senior keyworkers who are responsible for delivering support to care leavers, and looked after children in a six bed semi-independent service. Reporting to the Director of Services and working collaboratively as part of the senior management team, you will proactively support keyworkers in achieving casework progression, monitor and evaluate the success of the service ensuring that the delivery is reflective of the organisation's values and in line with their expectations. This is a vital role for organisation, and as such you will be responsible for managing and maintaining key stakeholder relationships including commissioners and social services to support the expansion and development of their portfolio combined with taking a lead on the implementation and delivery of support at each service.

To be successful, you must be enthusiastic, positive and a genuinely passionate Service Manager with proven experience of developing and implementation of new support services within the children and young people sector. To be considered you will demonstrate the ability to lead a team to deliver highly effective, client centred support services. An in-depth knowledge of safeguarding is essential along with the ability to self-motivate, work under pressure and manage time effectively. Due to the nature of this role, knowledge and understanding of running a regulated support service is essential, as is a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (or equivalent qualification).

Please apply with a Word copy of your CV. Further information will be provided to the shortlisted candidates.