We believe everyone should be able to choose who they spend time with - and do what matters to them. We want to reduce loneliness and help make our communities more connected. We offer guidance, best practice, a community of people sharing their lives, legal advice and insurance.
Shared Lives in Northern Ireland is at an exciting turning point, with plans to significantly grow the model. Other shared living models, including Homeshare have also been explored with interest to develop from a range of stakeholders.
This is an important and exciting role to support the development and diversification of shared living in Northern Ireland building on the work over the past three years. In this role, you will be the strategic lead for all our development work in Northern Ireland, leading on relationship building and working with providers to build capacity and expertise.
You will need to be dynamic and able to manage a wide and varied workload. A great communicator and relationship builder and have the resilience to be the representative for Shared Lives Plus in Northern Ireland.
Main Responsibilities:
- Manage the strategic development of Shared Lives in Northen Ireland.
- Supporting the growth, diversification and development in the Shared Lives sector.
- To influence policy makers and other key stakeholders and support our members to make local connections.
- To offer support to our members in Northern Ireland.
- Raise funds for the continuation and expansion of our work and our members' work.
- Contribute to the effective administration of Shared Lives Plus.
Visit the Shared Lives Plus website to find out more and apply by sending an up to date CV and a supporting statement which should be kept to a maximum of two pages. Please start your supporting statement by saying why you want to work for us and work in the Shared Lives Plus. Your supporting statement will also need to demonstrate how you meet the requirements of each area of the person specification showing:
- Relevant skills and experience
- How your knowledge, values and attitude make you a suitable candidate
- How you would meet the practical requirements of the job
Deadline for completed applications 23:30hrs on Monday 7th September 2020
Pre-interviews via skype/telephone week commencing 14th September 2020 and interviews week commencing 21st September 2020.
Link to JD on Shared Lives Plus website
Pre-Interviews to be held via zoom on week commencing 14th September 2020 and full interviews from week commencing 21st September 2020.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Active Travel Officer, Schools
(ref: SUS2975)
£24,691 per annum
37.5 hours per week – contract to 31 July 2021
Working with schools in the South Central area (Northern Ireland)
Working with schools in the South Central area, including Belfast, North Down, Ards, Lisburn, Castlereagh and Down, this is an exciting role to support the selected schools in increasing the number of pupils travelling actively and to deliver a planned programme of activities with the aim of getting more children walking, cycling and scooting as their main mode of transport on their school journeys. Ideal for a teacher who is between permanent roles or currently undertaking sub work. In partnership with the Department for Infrastructure and the Public Health Agency continuing delivery of the Active School Travel Programme.
With a good standard of education and committed to active travel and the ideals of Sustrans, you will have excellent communication and presentation skills, experience of working with children and young adults, experience of delivering physical activity or behaviour change projects within local communities, be very enthusiastic about the role and have the ability to motivate others. Experience of successful partnership working within a community based, or environment project and a commitment to the promotion of active, sustainable transport is also required.
Clearance by an Enhanced DBS Disclosure check is mandatory for this position.
At present, the nature of the job has changed in order to safely comply with C-19 government guidance in schools and workplaces.
Please quote reference number. Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9am on Tuesday 1 September 2020. Interviews will take place via MS Teams / Zoom during week beginning Monday 14 September 2020.
Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion. We welcome applications from people with the appropriate skills from all parts of the community.
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Save the Children UK is looking for a Chair of Board. The Chair will hold the Board and Executive Leadership Team to account for the charity's mission and vision, providing inclusive leadership to the Board of Trustees and ensuring that each Trustee fulfils their duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of the charity.
The Chair will also be expected to act as an ambassador and the public face of the charity alongside the Chief Executive, whilst ensuring the Board operates well as a team and working closely with the entire Executive Leadership Team to achieve agreed objectives.
The Chair should be engaged with, excited by and have a demonstrable record of care for Save the Children UK's vision, mission and values. The ability to communicate a compelling sense of purpose to others is essential as is experience and understanding of corporate governance issues. The Chair will also have experience of chairing a large, complex and multijurisdictional organisation, with a willingness to learn about the inter-dependencies of Save the Children UK's work alongside Save the Children International and the rest of the Save the Children movement.
Save the Children UK recognises the value of diversity in all its forms at all levels of the organisation, including at Board level. We celebrate its role in the creation of an inclusive workplace culture and thrive on the range of experience and insight diversity brings to our organisation. We want to increase the diversity of our leadership and particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, LGBT+ and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as these are underrepresented at Save the Children UK.
Save the Children UK is advertising this post on a number of national jobs websites. We will assess candidates against the requirements of the role.
Candidates should submit a CV (including details of key achievements and responsibilities) along with a covering letter which addresses the competencies outlined in the role description and person specification.
Applications should be completed on Save the Children UK's website. The closing date for applications is 11:59pm (GMT) on Sunday 6th September
The shortlist of candidates will be determined in the following weeks and we will invite those shortlisted candidates for an interview with our appointment panel.
The Chair will serve an initial two-year term and be eligible for re-appointment for a further two terms (three years each). In addition to chairing the four quarterly Board meetings and one annual board call, the Chair will be asked to sit on or join at least two Board subcommittees, all of which meet quarterly.
The role of Chair is not accompanied by any financial remuneration, although expenses for travel may be claimed in line with Save the Children UK's expenses policy.
At Save the Children UK we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children
are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.
If you share our belief in the power of children, join the fight. It takes relentless determination, creativity and a real commitment to real change. Because every child should be able to make their mark on their world and help to build a better future. We look forward to hearing from you.
Closing date: 11:59pm (GMT), Sunday 6th September
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, LGBT+ and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as these are underrepresented at Save the Children UK.
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The Church Relations Executive will join the IJM Ireland Team in order to activate churches and the wider Christian community across the country, seeking to raise prayer, finances and engagement with the work of IJM.
The role would suit an individual with a strong ability to build relationships quickly, who can make strategic and sensitive asks and who is confident in communicating about God’s heart for justice.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Summary
Working closely with the National Director, Volunteer Development Manager, Policy & Care Improvement Manager and National Care Adviser, the Media & Communications Manager will be responsible for delivery of effective external and internal communications and support for Diabetes UK campaigns, providing effective, creative and inspiring communications across all media channels.
In addition, they will manage and engage relevant external stakeholders to raise the profile and understanding of diabetes, promote the work of Diabetes UK and its campaigns to influence high level decisions and raise awareness of key areas of focus with local political figures.
The Media & Communications Manager in this role will also be required to support the work of the NI team, providing timely knowledge, insight, briefings and communications, delivering against tight deadlines and communicating across the organisation.
Interviews: 27 August 2020
Package
What we can offer you:
- Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays
- A Cash Healthcare Plan (giving you up to £1,500 towards a range of out of pocket health expenses like new glasses, dentist, chiropractor or osteopath appointments)
- Early finish Friday and flexible working as part of our approach to activity based working
- Discounts on gym membership
- Employee assistance programme to give you support on any issues that come up in life
- Annual season ticket loan (on completion of your probation period)
- Very active social scene including sport teams, gardening and other activities
- Generous pension provision, life assurance and income protection insurance
- Cycle to work scheme (eligible for scheme if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)
*Some benefits aren't available until you've passed your probation period and are dependent on the length of contract.
Main Responsibilities
- You will deliver the media, communications plans, aligned to strategic priorities within a NI context, working in collaboration with senior colleagues and stakeholders to achieve the best outcomes for the local diabetes community.
- You will provide communications support to the team, both locally and nationally, promoting activities and campaigns, identifying media opportunities and briefing the National Director.
- You will be the Editor of Connect Magazine and manage all communications for Diabetes UK Northern Ireland, building relevant relationships with stakeholders and decision makers.
Ideal Candidate
- You will use your excellent communication skills, with the ability to analyse and react to emerging news stories, securing and preparing spokespeople, using professional knowledge and insight of the sector, to further the new strategy for Northern Ireland
- You will be able to manage time and workload, prioritising against national strategic planning, and work well under pressure. You will work across teams as well as need to take initiative.
- You will have experience of working with the public and communicate effectively to varying audiences, understanding the complexity of diabetes and the sectors that we work and influence in.
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Regional Account Manager / Trainer
Triangle Consulting is the social enterprise behind the Outcomes Star, a tool used for measuring and supporting change across the housing, health and social care sectors.
Position: Regional Account Manager / Trainer
Location: We are initially recruiting in Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland and Scotland but would be open to hear from people across the UK to discuss future opportunities.
Job type: Full Time & Part Time, Permanent
Salary: from £30,000 per annum dependant upon experience
Closing date: 24 August 2020
About the role:
Triangle is a values-based Social Enterprise with a vision of a society in which people are enabled to thrive. We help providers improve services by creating engaging visual tools and promoting collaborative ways of working. We have a suite of tools for promoting and measuring personal change called Outcomes Stars.
The Outcomes Star touches many aspects of service delivery, from interactions with clients and practitioner skills to supervision and strategic decisions. The process of implementation can support positive organisational change, but needs time and appropriate attention.
Our regional client advisors and trainers are a critical part of how we support clients, through building relationships, delivering training, supporting and practically helping clients to use the Star well.
The Star has proved very popular and is now widely used in the UK and Republic of Ireland by charities, social enterprises and local and health authorities in a wide range of fields including mental health, homelessness, vulnerable families and employability.
For more information about the role and a detailed copy of the job description please contact us directly.
About you:
• Practice experience in one of the main service sectors where the Star is widely used, for example; family and children’s services, mental health, homelessness or employability
• Consultancy, account management or client based experience, preferably including supporting organisations through change
• Able to make clear and engaging presentations
• Clear and effective communication and interpersonal skills with staff working at all levels of an organisation
• Experience, qualifications and/or skills in delivering training
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team
• Be organised and able to prioritise competing pressures
• Ability to learn quickly and contribute to others learning
• Commitment to delivering a high quality service
• Track record of being responsive to needs and as a problem solver
• Good IT skills and able to keep on top of emails and work on the move
STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE
You may have experience of the following: Trainer and Implementation Lead, Trainer, Implementation Lead, Account Manager, Training Manager, Training Coordinator, Learning and Development Coordinator, L&D Coordinator, Learning and Development Manager, L&D Manager, Support Worker, Keyworker, Case Worker, Data and Quality Assurance, Project Worker, Outreach Worker, Partnership Manager, Programme Manager, Impact, Operations Manager, Social Worker, Outcomes Consultant, etc.
Ref: 93746
Summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to join the Diabetes UK NI team and make a difference for people living with diabetes. You will play an integral role in this small, dynamic team ensuring people living with diabetes have a voice in all we do, supporting healthcare professionals, and working closely with the Diabetes Network to ensure the delivery of better diabetes services.
Interviews: w/c 7 September 2020
Package
What we can offer you:
- Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays
- A Cash Healthcare Plan (giving you up to £1,500 towards a range of out of pocket health expenses like new glasses, dentist, chiropractor or osteopath appointments)
- Early finish Friday and flexible working as part of our approach to activity based working
- Discounts on gym membership
- Employee assistance programme to give you support on any issues that come up in life
- Annual season ticket loan (on completion of your probation period)
- Very active social scene including sport teams, gardening and other activities
- Generous pension provision, life assurance and income protection insurance
- Cycle to work scheme (eligible for scheme if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)
*Some benefits aren't available until you've passed your probation period and are dependent on the length of contract.
Main Responsibilities
As the National Care Advisor you will be responsible for promoting improvements in diabetes-related health care delivery. You will work across Northern Ireland building strong links in all Trusts and will work in partnership with people living with diabetes to ensure all our work and messages are informed directly by their lived experience. As the National Care Advisor you will work closely with healthcare professionals ensuring they have timely access to resources and promoting evidence-based best practice. You will be responsible for leading on the meaningful engagement of people living with diabetes in the Diabetes Network ensuring that their experience is embedded in service design and delivery processes. You will also provide clinical advice for events for children and adults with Type 1 across the UK.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be educated to degree level or equivalent, a Registered Nurse or Dietitian with experience in diabetes care (preferably at specialist level) and will have proven experience of working in a healthcare environment.
You should be highly motivated to work collaboratively with colleagues, both internally and externally, to ensure the best outcomes for people living with diabetes. You will have a high level of personal credibility and will be highly skilled in communicating with a range of audiences. You will be experienced in networking with proven negotiating and influencing skills, and in supporting people to influence systems and processes using a range of engagement skills.
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The people and culture directorate is central to the work of The Fostering Network. It is responsible for a large and varied work agenda, all of which fall within the overriding organisational objective to have ‘a high performing and engaged workforce’.
We are looking for an experienced generalist and a chartered member of the CIPD who can hit the ground running and work in partnership with the organisation to drive and support initiatives and programmes. You must have up to date knowledge of UK employment law regulations, HR policies and best practice, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently.
Customer centricity is at the heart of who we are and if you are looking for a new, exciting and challenging job where you can deliver high value-added service to a changing and fast-moving charity then we want to hear from you.
Please email your CV and personal statement to our recruitment email. Please mention the title of the role you are applying for in the Subject of your email.
Your personal statement will be assessed against the person specification attached to the job description, which lists all the essential requirements of the post. You should address each point of the person specification separately, giving details and examples of how your knowledge, experience, skills, abilities and achievements meet each of the specified areas.
The Fostering Network encourages applications from candidates with personal experience in foster care.
We also encourage applications from all backgrounds especially those with a BAME background which are underrepresented. All applicants are treated equally and selected on the basis of individual merit and ability to meet the requirements of the role.
Additionally, we consider family-friendly flexible working arrangements within the role descriptions.
The Fostering Network is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from individuals with experience of foster care either through being fostered or from a family who fosters/ed.
The Fostering Network is a registered charity in England and Wales 280852 and in Scotland SC039338.