o Your role will involve you fundraising on behalf of some of the UK’s most well-known charities

o As a door to door charity fundraiser, you’ll visit potential donors at their home, where you will support their decision to sign up via monthly direct debit

o You will make a positive difference to the charity and its supporters

o Additionally, you will work within a well-managed regional team who will provide the best support possible

o This role comes with great career development opportunities

o Both Part Time and Full-Time roles are available

o Part time working 3 or 4 full days a week

o Full time working 5 days a week

What we are looking for

o Someone with a great personality, a positive attitude and a strong work ethic

o Someone who can communicate well and talk to anyone and everyone

o Someone who is passionate about the charities we support and making a difference

o Someone who is open minded and willing to learn new information

o Someone with previous experience in a customer facing roles (desirable)

o You must have a Full UK Driving License and access to your own vehicle

What we can offer

o Permanent employment, providing a basic wage plus a discretionary bonus

o Paid weekly

o Health plan and pension scheme

o You will receive a 5-day new-starter induction programme followed by continuous training and support from our learning and development department

o We will provide all uniform and equipment including an electronic tablet

At Charity Link our passion for fundraising continues to drive and grow. We are leaders in our field and have become known for our first-class standards and integrity. Our passion for fundraising runs nationwide. We train hundreds of highly skilled fundraisers who work right across the country to help drive our charity partners’ big strategic goals.

Our specialist door-to-door teams engage with members of the public at their doorsteps, in a respectful and engaging way. This is a tried and tested way of generating long-term donors for our charity partners. Door-to-door fundraisers speak to potential donors about our charity partners, their campaigns and objectives using carefully prepared tools and materials.

Every door is a new opportunity, are you hungry for success, apply now!

Job title: Assistant Shop Manager
Salary: Up to £10,231.06 per annum plus excellent benefits
Location: Bury
Job type: Contract
Contract length: 12 months
Hours per week: 21 hours
Closing date: 06 November 2020
Virtual Interview date: 17 November 2020

Please be aware this is a 12 month fixed term contract, part time position, working 121hours per week on a rota basis and will include some weekend working.

We are seeking a creative Assistant Shop Manager who is looking to make their mark within our team in our high profile store in Henleaze.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of adoption and homing centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2019 we helped around 191,000 cats and kittens, an average of more than 520 per day.

Each of our shops has its own charm and personality due to our dedicated volunteers and colleagues. From vintage jewellery and jigsaws to harps and handbags, whether our customers are looking for that 'must have' item or simply a 'missing piece', our team of managers ensure customers are met with great customer service. We are helping the environment whilst improving the lives of cats, one t-shirt at a time.

As an Assistant Shop Manager you will assist with managing all shop activities and together with the wider management team, achieve set targets and maximise financial contribution to the charity. You will help with overseeing and managing all shop activities including recruiting, training and managing an effective team of volunteers; being responsible for the day to day running of the shop on days when the Shop Manager is not present, ensuring it meets agreed income and expenditure targets for Cats Protection and taking responsibility for the shop’s accounting procedures including cash reconciliation, daily banking and till procedures.

Our successful candidate will be highly self-motivated, positive and resilient and with previous retail experience. A strong communicator with excellent organisational skills, you will have the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of people and be able to work well on your own initiative. Experience of working in retail management is highly desirable, as is experience working in the charity retail sector.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY ONLINE button. Our application process requires you submit a CV and answer screening questions – including explaining your interest and suitability for the role. Unfortunately we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly.

My client is a large public sector organisation who is looking to recruit a Senior Business Analyst to support a Future Finance Project as part of their strategic plan

The purpose of the role is to lead the engagement of project stakeholders to ensure suitable scope, requirements and existing business processes are captured and understood from various

stakeholder groups across the business.

This role will also help to drive improvements to processes in both financial and management reporting and advice on improvements and changes where necessary

Reporting to the Future Finance Project Manager you will be involved in selecting the new system, driving the business case forward and ultimately coordinating all requirements needed

to embed the system into the team and organisation.

Key skills needed:

• You will be able to demonstrate previous experience of working as a Business Analyst on a finance systems project.
• You will demonstrate excellence when leading on all aspects of analysis providing expert financial advice to key stakeholders and provide relevant business analysis through excellent customer facing skills
• You will be a self-starter, with previous demonstrable experience of strong problem solving, analytical skills, and excellent written and oral communication skills to enable you to convey ideas.

Are you interested in working for the young people to enable positive change through social action?

Place Based Youth Action Worker

£26,522 (37 hours per week, including occasional out of hours) 28 days Holiday plus public holidays and 3% Pension contribution

Fixed term contract until March 2022

This role requires an enhanced DBS check and references.

Hartcliffe and Withywood Community Partnership is a registered charity, representing and working on behalf of residents living on estates on the Southern edge of Bristol. Our vision is for all people in the communities we serve to have an equal chance to lead successful, healthy and happy lives. We are here to make Hartcliffe, Withywood and surrounding areas places that work for everybody by ensuring that our community has the capacity and confidence to make decisions about local issues. We believe in empowering local residents and building communities.

Project Summary. This role will support the delivery of work to create positive change by enabling people, communities, local non-statutory organisations and the statutory sector to work collaboratively to create a shared vision for the future of their place, and address local priorities through social action.

Closing date Monday 16th November 2020. Interview date week beginning 23rd November 2020.

HWCP is an equal opportunities employer. We are keen to encourage applications from a diverse range of people without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or any other protected status.

No child’s life chances should be limited by their social or family circumstances.

Our mission is to create positive social change for children who do not have a safe or stable home. We do this by developing excellent social work practice and leadership. Our Frontline programme supports outstanding candidates to become incredible social workers and join a movement for change in social work and broader society.

From the very first day of your two-year placement, you will have a measurable impact in your local community, making a real, positive difference to society through your work.

You will gain skills in leadership, conflict resolution, creative problem solving and resilience that will help you thrive in this dynamic, challenging and rewarding role. The abilities you develop will open doors to a wide range of social impact careers inside social work and beyond.

Ready to develop your leadership potential, in a career where you can have an instant and real impact? Apply Now for the Frontline Programme.

The Frontline programme offers:

• The chance to earn as you learn with a bursary of up to £20k in year 1 and a salary of up to £34k in year 2.
• An intensive five-week summer institute to kick start your journey.
• Professional qualification as a social worker after year 1.
• Dynamic teamwork on real cases supported and led by an experienced social worker.
• An opportunity to work in partnership with organisations and professionals in health, education, the criminal justice system and beyond to bring about positive change.
• Entrance to the Frontline Fellowship after the programme: a movement of outstanding leaders working to create social change for disadvantaged children and families.
• Placements across England

We are looking for graduates who can bring different perspectives and experiences to the programme and who are committed to advocating for the diverse communities social workers serve.

Applications are now open for our 2021 Frontline programme. APPLY NOW.

Social Worker – Prison Based

Have you got what it takes to support prisoners and their families?

Pact is a highly respected independent charity, which together with its subsidiary, Pact Futures, works across England and Wales to develop and deliver a range of innovative services, providing practical and emotional support to prisoners’ children and families, to prisoners, and to ex-prisoners.

Social Worker Responsibilities:

We are looking for a Social Worker that will be based in Eastwood Park prison and act as an advocate for women whose children are in, or at risk of being taken into, local authority care. You will support the mother in prison with participating meaningfully in processes around her children, and work closely with a wide range of local authorities to ensure that services are provided efficiently and effectively. You’ll manage complex cases, planning intervention and support in a well-timed manner and, at all times, making sure that the voices of mothers in prison are heard and represented at all stages. You will also be developing practice and improving standards and quality, helping us to achieve the best possible outcomes for mothers in prison.

Social Worker Requirements:

You’ll be a qualified Social Worker with a minimum of two years post-qualifying experience. You will have an awareness of, and empathy for, the impact of custody on prisoners and on their children and families; you will also be a good communicator, reliable and enthusiastic. It is essential that you have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills and a passion for equality and fairness. Knowledge of the criminal justice system would be advantageous, and you must be prepared to be based within the prison environment.

About PACT:

Pact is an ambitious and growing independent national charity which provides a fresh start for people affected by imprisonment. We are highly respected for our innovation and creativity, and our commitment to enabling people to achieve meaningful positive change in their lives.

Location: HMP Eastwood Park, Gloucestershire
Job type: Full Time, Fixed term contract until Oct 2023
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £31,500 per annum
Benefits: generous holiday entitlement, eye care vouchers, cycle to work scheme, free confidential advice and counselling service plus more.

Closing Date: 16/11/2020
Interviews Week Commencing: 03/12/2020

You may have experience of the following: Casework, Key Working, Case Management, Rehabilitation, Family Services, Support Work, Criminal Justice System, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Not For Profit, Social Work, Advocacy, Mentor, Mentoring, etc.

Ref: 95019

We are looking for a talented individual to join Bath Cats and Dogs Home (RSPCA Bath & District Branch), a local and innovative charity committed to improving animal welfare.

Through our centre we rescue, rehabilitate and rehome over 1,200 animals each year who are unwanted and far too often neglected and mistreated.

We have an exciting opportunity leading a focused and dedicated team, who know how important their hard work is to the success of rehoming and rehabilitating animals in need.

You will love the buzz and energy of our fast-paced environment. If you thrive on a challenge you will embrace that there is never a dull moment.

If you have a natural flair for leading a team to provide outstanding customer service and are looking to become part of strong team, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Leading friendly and outgoing teams is easier when your core values are like ours.

Location: Preference for nationals to apply from the countries in which we operate, and/or UK.

Closing date for applications: 14th November 2020

Contract status: Permanent subject to successful completion of probation.

Start date: As soon as possible.

Contract duration: Permanent contract

Remuneration: Competitive salary and commensurate with experience, details available on request

We rebuild tropical fisheries with coastal communities

Blue Ventures develops locally led approaches to marine management that benefit people and nature alike. By listening and responding to basic needs, we design our models to catalyse and sustain marine conservation, unlocking the potential of coastal communities to manage their resources. We work in places where the ocean is vital to local cultures and economies, and are committed to advancing the rights of small-scale fishers throughout the coastal tropics.

Summary job description

We are recruiting a Head of Advocacy to lead our evolving programme supporting the rights of small-scale fishers and community conservationists. This is a critical new position within an organisation that leads the global field in human rights based marine conservation. Working with Blue Ventures’ senior leadership, and importantly colleagues in all countries where we work, this position will lead the development of our efforts to redress the imbalance in global policy to enforce and enhance the rights of millions of small scale fishers to become the key drivers of conservation and economic opportunity in the most biodiverse marine hotspots in the tropics. 

Reporting to the Outreach Director, this is a full time role which can be based internationally within the countries or regions within which BV operates. This role could have significant national and international travel. 

We are looking for an individual who is open to new ideas and embraces innovation, who can demonstrate experience of building effective working partnerships for conservation and/or international development. Assessment of applications will include candidates’ alignment with BV’s core values and mission to support human rights-based approaches to marine conservation and fisheries management.

Application process

Applicants should apply online via Blue Ventures website. Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.  All shortlisted candidates will be contacted within two weeks of the closing date.

Pension Wise Guidance Specialist

Locations: Wiltshire, Bath or Bristol / Taunton - Taunton, Weston-Super-Mare, Exeter 

Job Reference: Wiltshire / Taunton

Salary range: £24,000 - £28000

FTE: 0.6/ 1.5

Part Time or Full Time: Will accept part time or full time

Fixed term until March 2022

Closing date: 15th November

Pension Wise is a free and impartial government service that offers people guidance on their defined contribution pension options. Citizens Advice offers both telephone and face-to-face Pension Wise appointments in over 300 locations.

You’ll be part of a service that has helped over 300,000 people in the past 5 years offering them valuable and life changing guidance that gives them the confidence to understand their pension and how to get the best value out of them. In providing this necessary and impartial service you’ll see positive and rewarding results for the people you help. We receive fantastic feedback directly from the customers who use the service - Pension Wise has consistently received over 94% customer satisfaction scores.

You’ll be expected to supply accurate and relevant information and guidance on pension options and choices. You’ll need to have a good foundation knowledge of pension law and practice, gained in a pensions role, as well as a thorough understanding of a broad range of pension arrangements, both occupational and personal. You also should have an understanding and an ability to keep pace with wider retirement issues.

Successful candidates must be able to attend an online induction programme, exact dates TBC.

If you meet the essential criteria in the job description then please initially apply by sending your CV stating the job reference.

Unfortunately due to the high volume of applications we will only be able to respond to successful candidates.

Community Development Worker (Male) – Men’s Mental Health

Hours:  37 (5 days) per week

Contract: 3 years (fixed term)

Salary : £21,757 - £23,800

Second Step is a leading mental health charity in the South West offering housing, support and hope to thousands of people with mental health and complex needs.  Our goal is to inspire hope and deliver change for everybody and every community we work with.

The Men’s Mental Health project will work with communities across Somerset to raise awareness of men’s mental health in the community. It will also create spaces for men to talk about their own mental health and facilitate access to local services and networks, including Open Mental Health provision.

This exciting new role will empower and support individuals and organisations to take action to support men’s mental health and suicide prevention. Reflecting the principles of asset-based community development, it will work with community partners to develop targeted provision, community events and online engagement activities to raise local awareness of mental health and support services.

About You

We are looking for an experienced male community development worker, with experience of working with people with mental health and complex needs. You will need to be a confident communicator and facilitator, who thrives in a collaborative environment and is able to engage a wide range of stakeholders.

Due to the specific requirements of this role, this post is exempt under the Equality Act (2010), Part 1, Schedule 9 (Genuine Occupational Requirement).

For more information on the role and person specification please see the Role Profile attached to this advert. To open the Role Profile please click on ‘1 Document available’ at the top of the screen.

Closing date: 3rd November 2020 (midnight)

Interview date: 17th November 2020

For more information and to apply please see our website. Second Step is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community and from people who have personal experience of using mental health services.

DHI is an award-winning charity that challenges social exclusion by supporting people to achieve their potential and contribute to the richness and wellbeing of their community. We are looking for individuals who share our passion for our values of self-direction, stimulation and zest for life and our commitment to our client groups and the local communities we serve.

Working within DHI’s Bristol Community Recovery Service and reporting to the Peer Support & Workforce and Development Team leader. The post holder will ensure the operational effectiveness of the ROADS training programme, promoting the highest standards of quality, efficiency and consistency in line with DHI’s vision and values.

The role will focus on delivering training to staff, Peers and relevant third parties. The post holder will produce and maintain high quality, multi-media training materials ensuring they meet the needs of the service. The post holder will promote and represent the interests of the organisation and its client group, and work in partnership with other agencies to meet the needs of ROADS staff, Peer Support Workers, clients and the community.

If you are interested, please contact HR to arrange an informal discussion regarding the role.

How To Apply

Full details available on the DHI website. Please use the Job Description and Person Specification to complete an application form and skills form and sent to HR before Midday 4th November 2020

Somerset Nature Connections Project Officer
Salary: £24,165 - £26,265 per annum FTE, pro-rata
Contract type: Fixed term
Working hours: Part time
Location: Taunton or Cheddar, with travel to locations around Somerset

Three positions available:

• Somerset Nature Connections Project Officer - Quantock area (Taunton-based) part-time, 30 hours per week
• Somerset Nature Connections Project Officer - Mendip area (Cheddar-based) part-time, 22.5 hours per week
• Somerset Nature Connections Project Officer - Blackdown area (Taunton-based) part-time, 30 hours per week.

Do you value the importance of how nature and wildlife can provide a positive impact on our physical and mental health? Are you experienced in connecting those who are experiencing or suffering from such health concerns to nature, to help improve their health and wellbeing?

We are looking for x3 project officers to fill our Somerset Nature Connection Project Officer vacancies, whose focus will be in the Quantock, Mendip or Blackdown area.

You will be experienced in working with diverse communities, including adults and young people who have experienced, or are vulnerable to mental health concerns. A good knowledge of the benefits of the natural environment and understanding of the health care sector is necessary. Best working practise in health and safety is an important aspect of this role, and skill in producing robust risk assessments, experience of safeguarding and protection issues and legislation is essential.

The successful candidates will be based in either Taunton or Chedder, but you will also need to travel to locations around the county, including, due to the rural nature of Somerset, by using your own car.

This is an exciting time to join Somerset Wildlife Trust as we are developing our future strategy under the leadership of a new Chief Executive. You will be part of a dynamic engagement team and a well-respected conservation charity working to ensure Somerset remains one of the most wildlife-rich and habitat-diverse counties in Britain.

All applications must be received by 5pm, Wednesday 18 November.
Interviews will be held in the week commencing Monday 30 November via Zoom.

To Apply and For More Information:

If you would like to apply or find out more about this position, please click the 'Apply' button to be directed to our website where you can download the application form and other relevant documents.

No agencies please.

Debt Free South West (previously known as Money Advice West) is the South West’s leading independent free debt advice partnership.  Our skilled advisers help over 6,000 people facing debt and poverty issues each year since 2006. 

The roles are employed by Talking Money, the lead organisation within the partnership. Talking Money is a Bristol-based money advice charity providing free, independent, specialist debt and benefits advice, and general money guidance, information, and support to local citizens.  We have a strong track record of providing training and consultancy to local voluntary, statutory and private sector organisations.

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, we anticipate a large increase in demand for debt advice, so we are recruiting 2 new FTE Technical Supervisors to support our partnership across the South West of England.  This is a great opportunity for you to progress your career in an industry where you can make a real and positive difference to people’s lives.

The role would start on 4 January 2021 and for an initial fixed term to 30 November 2021.

These new and challenging roles are home based, working with advisers, clients and multiple agencies within our partnership with some travel to agencies in Bristol, Bath, Gloucester, Weston-super-Mare and Yeovil to advise and support clients on how to resolve all of their debt issues. Applicants should have a minimum of 2 years current or recent experience of providing debt advice.

Technical Supervisors will:

• Ensure delivery partners meet the service and delivery requirements as set out by the funder (MaPS)
• Provide day-to-day support to advisers and trainees as they provide debt advice to over-indebted clients that is accurate, effective and tailored to the client’s individual circumstances, in accordance with FCA regulations and guidance.
• Support and regularly audit delivery partner organisations, ensuring they are prepared for external reviews of their service in line with the quality requirements of the funder (MaPS)
• Undertake debt advice file reviews, interview observations and provide regular 1:1 supervision for feedback and training
• Support line managers in the development of advisers and the debt advice service
• Work with the Quality Manager and funder to monitor and improve the quality of debt advice within the partnership

Technical Supervisors will be expected to contribute to the team by:

• Working to an agreed work-plan
• Manage your own caseload whilst supporting advisers to manage theirs
• Being an active member of the partnership
• Complying with policies and procedures of Talking Money

CVs and covering letters are not accepted so please contact us for an application pack.

Closing date for applications is 11.59pm on 8th November 2020.

Interviews are planned for the week beginning 16th November 2020 and applicants should be available for a start date of 4th January 2021.

The Role

Working closely with DHI’s Bristol CRS Service Manager & Client Contact Team Leader, the post holder will be responsible for the timely and accurate production of DHI’s contractual reporting requirements. Working across DHI’s Treatment Service in Bristol, the aim of the role is to provide leadership and management of data and intelligence gathering, analysis and reporting to inform service development, resource allocation and statutory requirements.

Day to Day Responsibilities

• Ensure the production of timely and accurate reports of service level data to meet contractual and legal obligations
• Prepare and analyse data to inform Bristol CRS Service Manager & Client Contact Team Leader of emerging trends and areas for development and improvement
• To implement continuous audit checks and quality assurance processes to ensure that data collation and input is accurate, responsive, evidence based and delivered to a high standard to maintain the integrity of systems and information.

For more information please see the enclosed Job Description and Person Specification.

To excel in the role you will need:

• Excellent skills and knowledge in relation to NDTMS and PHE data and reporting requirements.
• Ability to collect, organise, analyse, and disseminate significant amounts of data/information with attention to detail and accuracy
• The ability to translate data and reporting into insights regarding service performance and outcomes and able to articulate data into actionable form for non-technical people

If you would like to find out more about this role or you have any questions, please contact HR to arrange an informal chat. 

How To Apply

Please visit the DHI website to use the enclosed Job Description and Person Specification to complete an application form and skills form to send to HR before Midday Wednesday 4th November 2020