Salary: £33,000 - £38,000 (Regional salary weighting may apply)

Ref: 21520

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 per week

Location:This role will be working across CPA 1 - Central England - Geographical areas include: Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Bedfordshire & Buckinghamshire, Staffordshire, Walsall and Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Herefordshire & Worcestershire

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

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

To help us in this mission we are looking to expand our employability services Work and Health Programme Job Entry: Targeted Support (WHP/JETS) and looking for Employer Account Managers.

Reporting directly to the Regional Employer Manager, the Employer Account Manager WHP-JETS role is responsible for winning, developing and retaining key employer partnerships to support the contractual requirements of the WHP-JETS programme.

You will work in conjunction with Operational teams to provide employer relationship management to drive performance objectives, deliver sales tools, manage accounts, support recruitment initiatives, and drive employment outcomes for participants.

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

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

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

Benefits

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

For further information and to apply online, please click the Apply on Website button quoting the reference number 21520.

Closing date: 30th April 2021.

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

Shaw Trust reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

Job description

 Job Title: Recovery Coach

Location:Grace Recovery, Pershore Road, Birmingham and other Changes UK properties as required

Salary:  Salary £18,000-£21,000 depending on experience

Accountable to:   Registered Manager

 MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

General Duties:

• Responsible for Service Users’ needs and communicating these needs to other staff and professionals involved.
• Write review reports and other reports as necessary.
• Involved in review meetings concerning Service Users.
• Involved in setting up and implementing personal care plans for Service Users.
• Involved in the assessment, triage, and admission of new Service Users.
• Help new Service Users settle into the Service.
• Assist Service Users with their detox.
• Facilitate both one to one and group therapy for Service Users.
• Ensure all client records, databases and logs are completed and up to date.
• Assist in handling finances and record all transactions outlined in the company guidelines.
• Assist with personal care with due regard to dignity, respect and privacy of the individual.
• Have a clear understanding of all Service User risk and relapse indicators.
• Assist in administering prescribed medication and keeping medication records up to date in line with company procedure.

 The focus of all interventions for Service Users will be:

• Support Service Users to achieve and sustain full recovery.
• Support desistance from crime, freedom from dependence and active citizenship.
• Inspire healthier lives and wellbeing.
• Provide effective coaching, identify and encourage areas of strength, skill and opportunity for each mentee.
• Use evidenced based interventions based on best practice guidelines.
• Contribute to the overall performance of the Service to ensure that contractual output targets are achieved.
• Record and input client data and information in order that the Service operates within contractual, administrative and financial requirements.

 KEY ACTIVITIES

• Develop and maintain excellent working links/partnerships with referring agencies.
• Provide recovery check ups to Service Users and early re-intervention work to ensure recovery is sustained or the harmful consequences of relapse are minimised.
• Facilitate groups and one to ones with Service Users to discuss relevant issues regarding their recovery.
• Signpost Service Users to relevant agencies to ensure a comprehensive, individual support package is being provided.
• Help Service Users with skill development inside and outside the Detox/Recovery Academy.
• Listen to Service Users, including their feelings about any difficulties they may be having.
• Help Service Users to make informed choices.
• Implement personal care plans set out for Service Users.
• Communicate with other staff/volunteers about Service Users’ needs/activities.
• Provide all aspects of personal care to residents.
• Promote and support the physical, emotional and wellbeing of residents.
• Encourage independence and self-belief.
• Support residents at meal times, in accordance with their individual needs.
• Ensure the environment is maintained to a high standard including shared areas.
• Contribute fully to team working, responding positively to colleagues and undertaking all reasonable work instructions promptly.
• Practice safe systems of work across the range of tasks and in particular moving and handling of Service Users.
• Understand personal responsibilities with regard to Health and Safety at Work legislation, particularly in relation to moving and handling of Service Users and fire safety and evacuation procedures.
• Take an active interest in your personal and professional development by contributing to supervision and appraisal meetings, attending team meetings and training.
• Adhere to all company and local policies/procedures.
• Develop positive professional relationships with residents, visitors and colleagues.

 GENERAL TERMS OF REFERENCE

 In carrying out the above duties the post holder will:

• Work across various sites across the region as required.

• Work flexibly within an agreed number of hours of work to maintain the most appropriate level of service provision including late night and weekend support and outreach.
• Seek to improve personal performance, contribution, knowledge and skills.
• Participate in appraisal, supervision and Learning & Development processes.
• Keep abreast of developments in services, legislation and practice relevant to the client group.
• Ensure the implementation of all Changes UK policies and procedures.
• Contribute to maintaining safe systems of work and a safe environment.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade of the post.

 Special conditions of service

Shift Pattern:

7:00am – 15:00pm

14:00pm – 22:00pm

 37.5 hours per week including weekends

Holiday entitlement: 5.6 weeks holiday per year.  

Events Manager

Salary: Circa £24,000 per annum plus company car or car allowance

Location: Home-based (with extensive travel covering the Midlands) - please note, the post-holder will need to be located within this region due to the nature of the role and in order to meet the needs of the business.

Contract type: 12 months secondment opportunity or fixed-term contract

Minimum working pattern: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Application Deadline: Sunday 18th April 2021, 23:59pm - please note, this vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications are received, so do not hesitate to apply as soon as you can before the closing date where possible to avoid disappointment

Application method: Please provide a CV, you will also be asked some short application questions

Interview Date: Interviews are planned to be held on w/c 26th April. This will be a competency-based interview

Passionate about people and events? Looking for a fresh challenge working on exciting external events for an amazing charity?

We're looking for smart, brave and ambitious event planning gurus to manage and promote events, deliver an exceptional supporter experience and maximise income.

What are some of the things I will be doing?

• Taking the lead in organising all aspects of events ranging from 1,000 to 3,500 participants.

• Producing detailed planning documentation, and accurate event budgets within set deadlines to keep within budget, keep a record of event documentation and manage risk

• Building knowledge of and relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and influencers in the communities where events are held (volunteers, suppliers and councils etc) and represent Cancer Research UK within the region to ensure a supporter-centric approach to event delivery, driving supporter experience

• Managing local and national suppliers for each event, negotiating to ensure quality of service whilst keeping costs to a minimum

• Supervising seasonal casual paid-for staff on event day to monitor performance and ensure casual staff deliver in accordance with data compliance, Health and Safety and other guidelines to contribute towards the on-the day experience and the safety of event attendees

What are some of the skills and experience we are looking for...

• A track record of successful event delivery, with a focus on exceptional attendee experience

• A working knowledge of IT systems including purchase order systems, databases, Microsoft office is desirable

• Experience of managing budgets and monitoring and reporting on expenditure

• Experience in evaluating events and projects and implementing improvements

• Working knowledge of health and safety guidelines and practices for events

• Full clean driving licence and confident to drive a long wheelbase van

• Requirement for physical activity and heavy lifting, with support where possible, when delivering events

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively, work efficiently and juggle competing priorities

You could be working for a smaller charity looking for the opportunity to work on larger scale events or an accomplished wedding planner and/or conference/banqueting executive looking to gain expertise in managing outside events in a cause driven environment. Diversity is key to our success and our events team come from a range of different industry sectors and backgrounds.

N.B. You must hold a full clean UK driving Licence, live within the region, and be flexible and willing to travel when necessary. For full details, please see the full role profile:

*This role is known internally as Area Events Manager.

PA to Deputy Director of Engagement – Secondment
Reference: MAR20217532
Location: Flexible
Salary: £22,986.00 - £25,500.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension, Annual Leave, Life Assurance
Duration: 9 Months - Full Time

Saving nature is going to take communication, problem solving, organisation, proactivity and cross team working. Are these skills you can bring to the role as PA the Deputy Director of Engagement?

Your role in saving nature

We are recruiting a Principal Administrators to support the Deputy Directors of Engagement within the Fundraising and Communications Directorate for 9 months. This role will provide first line response and dedicated PA support to enable the Deputy Director of Engagement to carry out their role as efficiently as possible.

You’ll develop a strong understanding of the requirements of this senior leadership role to be able to pre-empt and manage demands. You’ll see potential issues on the horizon and be proactive in solving them as well as dealing with confidential and sensitive information appropriately.

You’ll be motivated to work as part of the network of PA’s across the RSPB, providing comprehensive administrative support and making links across the Directorates. Developing and establishing relationships with colleagues at all levels will really motivate you along with representing the RSPB with external partners, agencies and other third parties. Great communication skills via phone, email and face to face will therefore be key.

There’ll be a variety of administrative tasks including, managing a complex diary, organising and facilitating large meetings and providing support to the Engagement Senior Leadership Team. The day will bring variety and pace, so you’ll be hungry to develop new ways to do things, look for efficiencies and improvements and bring an organised approach to competing priorities. Above all else, you’ll be an advocate for saving nature. Nature’s in big trouble – the climate crisis and loss of habitat are pushing some of our best loved species towards extinction. We won’t let nature fall silent. This role is your chance to help in that mission. What do you say?

What we need from you

• Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences whether by phone, email or in person
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (especially Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint), plus the ability to impart this knowledge to others.
• Able to make the best use of time particularly when under pressure from competing priorities, prioritising and delegating tasks effectively, during periods of both low and high demand
• Able to identify and act on opportunities for continually improving ways of working
• Experience in providing dedicated personal administrative support to senior staff
• Able to deal with confidential and sensitive information appropriately
• Friendly, positive, and can-do attitude
• Knowledge of current conservation issues and priorities

Closing date: 23:59, 16 April 2021

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the Apply button to be directed to our website where you can complete your application for this position.

No agencies please.

Chief Officer

Carers Careline require a part time Chief Officer to lead and manage a small team based in the Ecumenical Centre in Redditch. Well established, the charity offers various forms of support to unpaid Carers in Redditch.

Role Requirement

The role requires that the Chief Officer: 

• Be a dynamic and strong team leader 
• Have excellent communication skills 
• Be prepared to be in the public eye representing the charity 
• Have excellent networking and presentation skills 
• Have an understanding of the issues affecting unpaid carers 
• Be a successful and experienced fund raiser.
• Have an understanding of working with communities 
• Have financial management experience, be able to read and interpret accounts, set and manage budgets 
• Be competent in using the Microsoft Office software suite.

Key Responsibilities:

• To develop and implement a fundraising program, that will ensure a sustainable revenue stream.
• To provide leadership to the organisation by creating an adaptable and responsive team through their personal development. 
• To manage the IT system development with the aim to improve our level of services.
• To evaluate and manage risk in all areas of operation.
• To develop and ensure that all legal requirements, organisational policies and procedures are adhered to in relation to service users, staff and volunteers.
• To ensure that all evaluation and monitoring processes meet funding criteria. and produce detailed reports for the funders.
• To develop and manage policies and procedures that comply with the Charity Commission, Companies House and Governmental requirements, 
• To ensure compliance with all financial legislation.
• To ensure that staff and volunteers are adequately informed and trained to carry out their duties safely and in compliance with all policy and procedures.
• To set, manage and present operational budgets.

Salary and Holidays

Type of Position: Permanent Part-Time

Number of Hours:25 hours per weeks Monday to Friday to suit the needs of the organisation, including some occasional evening and weekend work

Salary: £19,110 full time equivalent £28,282

Annual Salary: Paid Monthly

Holidays: Equivalent of 5 weeks holiday per year plus public holidays

Accountable to the Trustees, this position is demanding and the person selected will have patience, empathy and find satisfaction in helping others to improve their lives.

Criminal justice charity Belong provides hope, rehabilitation and recovery for victims and perpetrators of crime.

We are seeking two full time Creative Practitioners to facilitate a series of drama workshops at HMPYOI Brinsford. Drama workshops will provide young men aged 18 – 30 years who are on remand or serving sentences at HMPYOI Brinsford, with the opportunity to engage in themed drama productions based around issues that are relevant to them. These could include psychoactive substances, gang violence, bullying, domestic violence, self-harm and mental health. Drama workshops will be delivered using a trauma-informed, strengths based approach.

The Creative Practitioner positions are exciting opportunities for two reliable, organised, energetic individuals to join Belong's committed, specialist team. The successful applicants will work together to design and deliver two series of drama workshops each month, with each series of workshops lasting one week. Each series of drama workshops will end with a production by the young men, performed to stakeholders and peers within the prison.

The successful candidates will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience of facilitating group work with young people and of working within the criminal justice or a related sector. They will have experience of using creative methods of engaging people in group work, for example puppetry, masks and mask-making, movement and dance, music, spoken word and poetry. The successful applicants will be able to demonstrate a track record of communicating effectively with individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds. Supported by our Service Coordinator, they will have the opportunity to engage in monthly clinical supervision and to meet regularly with our wider Belong team who are based in other prisons and community settings.

To apply for this position, please provide a detailed covering letter outlining how you meet the skills, experience and knowledge requirements outlined in our Job Description and Person Specification document. Please also send us your CV.

Applications for this position close at 11.30pm on Thursday 22nd April. Interviews for this position will be held during Wednesday 5th and Friday 7th May.

We particularly welcome applications for this position from those with current enhanced prison security vetting. We also encourage applications from individuals from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds and candidates who have had personal experience of the criminal justice system.

[POST-HOLDER TO BE STATIONED AT NOTTINGHAM & REMOTELY UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE]

Digital Marketing Executive

As Digital Marketing Executive you’ll form a key part of Muslim Hands’ growing Fundraising team. You will be at the leading edge of digital marketing, helping to share the good work that we’re doing with audiences worldwide.

Why work with us?

Muslim Hands is an NGO that is at the forefront of delivering live saving aid and emergency relief to those who need it most, as well as building long term solutions that help the needy and impoverished worldwide.

The Fundraising team is young, diverse and dynamic and is set up to deliver and turn around tasks efficiently in a fast-moving sector. We thrive on new and creative ideas, always keeping the needs of our donors first and foremost.

Requirements of the Digital Marketing Executive:

You'll have a strong eye for detail and experimentation, with a good understanding of analytics,  A/B testing, user journeys and optimisation techniques.

You will be highly results driven and looking to maximise the return on money invested in these platforms.

You'll have a strong awareness of industry techniques and best practices.

You will be an excellent communicator.

Key Responsibilities:

Planning and executing digital marketing campaigns across all major platforms (AdWords, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube etc.)

Managing the relationship with our digital ads agency. Ensuring campaigns are managed and targets are hit.

Set up, management and optimisation of social media ad campaigns.

Close monitoring and refinement of in-progress campaigns.

Regular reporting of results and lessons learnt to the Digital Manager.

Plan, initiate and accomplish market research to determine trends, customer preferences, industry brand awareness and product development.

Hit and exceed targets as specified by management.

To promote and adhere to all Muslim Hands’ Policies and Codes of Practices.

The essential skills:

Minimum 2 years' experience in a marketing environment with a proven, working knowledge of digital marketing and social media ad platforms.

Experience in creative ad copywriting.

An in-depth knowledge of Google Analytics and Facebook ads.

Preferred experience:

Marketing degree/qualification preferred.

Experience managing advertising budgets across multiple platforms.

Google Analytics and/or AdWords certifications.

Experience working in the charitable sector.

Using Umbraco CSM system.

Work remotely:

Yes, but must have the ability to travel to our Nottingham office on a weekly basis when required.

What you will get in return:

A satisfying experience knowing that you’ve helped some of the worlds neediest people.

Ability to grow and develop your career in a dynamic and creative team.

Job application:

Application Process & Closing Date: Send an up-to-date CV, link to your showreel/portfolio and supporting Covering Letter by email by no later than 26th March 2021.

Interviews: As and when suitable candidates are identified.

Start: ASAP thereafter.

Notes:

• Muslim Hands reserves the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate be found ahead of the closing date.
• Unfortunately, we are only able to contact successful candidates, so if you have not heard from us by the closure date your application will have been unsuccessful.

The suitable candidate will be able:

· To demonstrate Muslim Hands’ values and ethics in own working practices, approach and conduct

· To support with Fundraising activities from time-to-time, committing to partake in live TV-Appeals during our peak periods.

· To undertake any reasonable responsibilities as required by Line Manager

· To promote and adhere to all Muslim Hands Policies, Procedures and Professional Practices

The suitable candidate must be able to:

· Ability to demonstrate current eligibility to work within the United Kingdom

· Must be able to either:

a. Provide a valid Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate (issued within the last year) when requested by Muslim Hands; OR

Undertake to provide full cooperation for Muslim Hands to perform a DBS Check at the required level appropriate for this / similar role.

NB: This Job Description is illustrative and non-exhaustive in scope.  The post-holder may be required to undertake any reasonable tasks as and when required by Line Manager from time to time to reflect the changing needs of the Organisation.

We are looking to recruit a Partnership Fundraising Officer to secure long-term, high value, mutually beneficial corporate and non-corporate partners across a range of disciplines, including Charity of the Year, cause-related marketing and sponsorship.

You will also be responsible for researching key prospective sectors and companies, sector activities and the business marketplace, to compile lists of key targets, as agreed with the Head of Fundraising.  You will develop and manage an ongoing pipeline of prospects, that have a clearly defined target outcome and value.

The successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate experience in corporate fundraising new business or a sales experience within the voluntary and/or commercial sector.

Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services for victims of all forms of gender-based violence (domestic, sexual, so called ‘honour’ violence, modern slavery and human trafficking, prostitution, forced marriage, stalking and FGM). Every day we support over 6,000 women and children in our national network of services.  These include Independent Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence Advocacy services (IDVAs/ISVAs and IGVAs), community outreach, specialist refuge accommodation, sanctuary services, culturally-specific services and the Freephone 24 Hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline. We advise Government and lobby hard to keep violence against women and girls high on the public agenda. We run award-winning prevention and public education campaigns, manage a busy press office and website, and we are an accredited training provider. We give a voice to the voiceless.

Refuge aims to build a strong dynamic team of specialist practitioners for this new single point of access service providing high quality practical and emotional support to victims of violence against women and girls (VAWG).

We are recruiting an IRIS Educator to work with GPs to help them identify and provide effective pathways for patients who are experiencing VAWG and provide training to practice teams.

The ideal candidate will be a VAWG practitioner with experience of delivering training and an understanding of IRIS (Identification & Referral to Improve Safety). CAADA training is desirable.

All candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the feminist values of empowerment and equality which underpin all of our work. Successful applicants will be expected to work within Refuge’s Values and Behaviour Framework and demonstrate these in their everyday work.

Competitive salary offering annual progression within points of the salary grade, 28 days annual leave increasing to 30 days, pension scheme with People’s pension that includes a 6% Employer contribution, comprehensive EAP.

Refuge is proud to be a leader in its field and an employer of choice with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development. We offer the first Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) accredited qualification for our profession. 

Please visit Refuge’s website for further details and other opportunities.

Closing Date: 26th April 2021

This is a fixed term role for 9 months and full time role with 37.5 hours per week.

An enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate will be required for this role.

Refuge is committed to quality, equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. This post however is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

No agencies please - as a charity we work hard to keep our costs down.

Do you have a significant understanding of domestic abuse and its effect on women and children and substantial experience of managing a caseload? Would you like to be part of an organisation that counts on the professionalism, insight, expertise and passion of its staff to inspire and support positive change for the people they work with? Then join us as a Programme Facilitator and play a vital role within our Domestic Violence Perpetrators Programme in the West Midlands.

We’re part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone.

Right now, My Time, a division of Richmond Fellowship, is looking for a Female Domestic Violence Programme Facilitator to join them. My Time is a supportive organisation that gives its clients time and space to rethink their lives and discover new ways to tackle problems. Their Domestic Violence Perpetrator Programme (DVPP) has Respect’s SMP standard.  The service is committed to keeping women and children safe whilst offering the support and opportunity to men who have been abusive within their intimate relationships to address their behaviours.

Working closely with another facilitator, you’ll deliver a structured intervention as part of a rolling programme to individuals who have perpetrated domestic abuse towards their intimate partner. As well as managing a caseload and challenging any emotive and volatile situations arising within the group, you’ll ensure important feedback regarding the safeguarding aspect of victims is reported as high priority and maintain close links with victim support service caseworkers. Keeping records that are accurate, up‐to‐date and in line with Respect practice standards will be important, as will staying aware of current and developing legislation regarding Domestic Abuse issues for both the victim and perpetrator. When it comes to developing relationships with local stakeholders and supporting the DVPP Lead’s in marketing the service and maintaining referrals and assessments, again, we'll rely on you.

To succeed, you will need a recognised qualification in counselling and psychotherapy or a degree in psychology, health and social care or equivalent demonstrable experience within the field. Flexible in your approach to working hours, you also have a proven ability to manage conflicting demands and priorities. You’ll also need an understanding of the need to offer an integrated service to both male perpetrators and to the women who have experienced domestic abuse. Knowledge of CBT, experience of challenging cognitive distortions and awareness of patterns of behaviour in domestic abuse perpetrators are all ‘must haves’ too. Solution‐focused and outcome driven, with an open and encouraging approach, lots of tact and diplomacy and good verbal and written communication skills, you're also able to lead by example and supervise and motivate others in a group work setting.

The salary for this post is £23,400 per annum.  This post is offered as a fixed term contract ending 30th September 2021.

We are looking for a Male Programme Facilitator. The Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1, Paragraph 1 applies to this post.

So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits? Apply now via our website.

We are committed to increasing our diversity and we would welcome applications from those with lived experience and/or who are from a BAME background.

It is a mandatory requirement of the application process for this post that candidates submit a CV and Supporting Statement, thus only candidates that provide this, and who meet the essential criteria within the person specification, will be considered for an interview.

This is a rolling recruitment process. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as and when they arise.

Do you have a significant understanding of domestic abuse and its effect on women and children and substantial experience of managing a caseload? Would you like to be part of an organisation that counts on the professionalism, insight, expertise and passion of its staff to inspire and support positive change for the people they work with? Then join us as a Programme Facilitator and play a vital role within our Domestic Violence Perpetrators Programme in the West Midlands.

We’re part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone.

Right now, My Time, a division of Richmond Fellowship, is looking for a Female Domestic Violence Programme Facilitator to join them. My Time is a supportive organisation that gives its clients time and space to rethink their lives and discover new ways to tackle problems. Their Domestic Violence Perpetrator Programme (DVPP) has Respect’s SMP standard.  The service is committed to keeping women and children safe whilst offering the support and opportunity to men who have been abusive within their intimate relationships to address their behaviours.

Working closely with another facilitator, you’ll deliver a structured intervention as part of a rolling programme to individuals who have perpetrated domestic abuse towards their intimate partner. As well as managing a caseload and challenging any emotive and volatile situations arising within the group, you’ll ensure important feedback regarding the safeguarding aspect of victims is reported as high priority and maintain close links with victim support service caseworkers. Keeping records that are accurate, up‐to‐date and in line with Respect practice standards will be important, as will staying aware of current and developing legislation regarding Domestic Abuse issues for both the victim and perpetrator. When it comes to developing relationships with local stakeholders and supporting the DVPP Lead’s in marketing the service and maintaining referrals and assessments, again, we'll rely on you.

To succeed, you will need a recognised qualification in counselling and psychotherapy or a degree in psychology, health and social care or equivalent demonstrable experience within the field. Flexible in your approach to working hours, you also have a proven ability to manage conflicting demands and priorities. You’ll also need an understanding of the need to offer an integrated service to both male perpetrators and to the women who have experienced domestic abuse. Knowledge of CBT, experience of challenging cognitive distortions and awareness of patterns of behaviour in domestic abuse perpetrators are all ‘must haves’ too. Solution‐focused and outcome driven, with an open and encouraging approach, lots of tact and diplomacy and good verbal and written communication skills, you're also able to lead by example and supervise and motivate others in a group work setting.

The salary for this post is £23,400 per annum.  This post is offered as a fixed term contract ending 30th September 2021.

We are looking for a Female Programme Facilitator. The Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1, Paragraph 1 applies to this post.

So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits? Apply now via our website.

We are committed to increasing our diversity and we would welcome applications from those with lived experience and/or who are from a BAME background.

It is a mandatory requirement of the application process for this post that candidates submit a CV and Supporting Statement, thus only candidates that provide this, and who meet the essential criteria within the person specification, will be considered for an interview.

This is a rolling recruitment process. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as and when they arise.

The National Deaf Children’s Society is the leading charity dedicated to creating a world without barriers for deaf children and young people.

Programme Support Officer (Young People) 

London, Birmingham, Glasgow or Belfast office or home based (within close proximity to one of our offices)

 £24,479 - £29,213 per annum (London)

£20,015 - £24,073 per annum (Birmingham, Glasgow or Belfast office or home-based)

35 hours per week

 Permanent

Are you looking for your next challenge? We are looking for a great team player to join us as a Programme Support Officer, supporting the exciting and busy work of the Young People Department.

We’re a friendly and passionate organisation focusing on:

• services, activities, programmes received by deaf children and young people

• creating opportunities for young people to have a say and understand their rights

• development of children’s independence and transitions into adulthood

We’re looking for a person who has the knowledge and experience to make a difference, and with a real commitment to their own continued development. 

As the Young People Programme Support Officer you’ll bring enthusiasm and experience of providing administrative support in the production, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of organisational activities.

Organisational skills will be important and an ability to manage multiple tasks while still meeting deadlines. 

Learning and development is a key focus for the organisation and there is a lot of opportunity to make your mark in this diverse role.

In return alongside the salary and pension scheme, we offer a friendly home/office working environment and generous holiday allowance including office closure between Christmas and New Year.

To apply for this role you will have to complete an online application and specify how you meet the person specification criteria, as outlined in the job description. To do this, we suggest that you download the job description from our website prior to starting your application.

Currently, the application process works best on desktop / laptop devices. 

The closing date for applications is on Thursday 29 April 2021 at 23:59.

We expect interviews to be held remotely on Wednesday 12 May 2021. 

A disclosure check will be sought in relation to the successful applicant for this post. This will be shared with Human Resources and may also be shared with the Safeguarding Manager and the relevant management team. All applicants must also complete a self-disclosure form. 

We strive to provide an accessible recruitment process. If a disability or long term condition makes it difficult for you to complete our application form, please contact us to discuss alternative formats. If you require reasonable adjustments for taking part in the interview, please indicate this in response to the corresponding question in the application form. 

Additional information about the support we offer is on our jobs page. 

We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to offering interviews to candidates who request to be considered under the disability confident scheme and meet the minimum requirements of the person specification.

The National Deaf Children’s Society is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young adults and expects staff and volunteers to share that commitment. 

We are also committed to promoting work-life balance amongst our staff.

An exciting opportunity to become a General Administrator for a grant giving charity, involved in supporting community development projects across England and Wales. This includes dealing with all stages of grant applications and managing the Trust’s social media.

You will need to be able to work under your own initiative and as part of a small team.  We need someone with good organisational, written and oral skills, and you should have at least three years’ experience in a similar role.  Good IT knowledge, including experience of database programmes, is essential.

A knowledge of the charitable sector, sport, community development and football would be an advantage.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Office Manager to join a forward- thinking and vibrant regional charity, which delivers broad support to refugees and migrants across the Black Country and Birmingham.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Office Manager/Senior Administrator who is able to:

• Manage and coordinate a busy environment with several sites, in relation to administrative duties.
• Support the CEO, Deputy CEO and other Senior Managers in the preparation and coordination of operational reports for the Management Team.
• Provide high-level admin and PA support to the Senior Management Team (SMT), and the board of trustees.
• Cooperate with the Human Resources Manager, in order to ensure efficient handling of HR-related matters.
• Seek to coordinate the admin roles across teams and branches.
• Be the key contact for overarching, cross-organisational internal communications.  

The ideal candidate will be proficient in all aspects of IT and Office Management. The post holder must be able to plan and prioritise a varied workload, exercising appropriate judgement and responding promptly and appropriately to all enquiries.  The post holder will be required to handle information of a confidential nature and must observe the highest standards of professionalism, discretion and confidentiality.  They will demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise professionally with Senior Management, staff and external stakeholders.

The post provides an opportunity to develop your people-management skills and be a part of the wider running of the organisation.

Successful candidates will be supported and encouraged to develop and enhance their skills and qualifications. Comprehensive support and mentoring will be provided to the successful applicant, to enable them to meet the expectations of the post.

Principal Tasks

Administration

• To be responsible for the effective and efficient running of administration at RMC, across sites.
• Responsibility for oversight of our premises in Birmingham, Wolverhampton and Walsall, including lead responsibility for health & safety, fire safety and all facility management.

Supporting the SMT

• Provide PA support to SMT when required, including writing minutes, letters and emails and arranging meetings.
• Administrative support to SMT, including document creation, proof reading and other ad-hoc administration, as required.
• To provide secretariat for Trustee Board meetings, including arranging meetings and taking minutes.

Working with Human Resources Manager

• Supporting with the provision of a comprehensive human resources service to ensure that we are recruiting the best employees and supporting them to deliver outstanding services.
• Communicating clearly and efficiently with Human Resources Manager to ensure all employment related issues are addressed appropriately.
• Supporting with initiatives to ensure the wellbeing of staff, being mindful of the impacts on them of working with marginalised members of society.

Internal Communications

• Be the key contact for overarching, cross-organisational internal communications.
• Ensure a cohesive approach across sites, which involves producing a monthly staff newsletter, organising regular all staff briefings etc.  
• Organise staff team building days. 
• Lead on admin for website and social media – to update and upload content provided by SMT and other managers.