Are you an experienced Welfare Benefits Adviser looking for a new and satisfying role?

At St Pauls Advice Centre we fight poverty and injustice in the community by providing professional advice and equipping people with knowledge and skills so that they and access their rights and fulfil their obligations.

We are looking for someone experienced, purposeful and with great people skills to join our well-established, ambitious community advice centre as a Welfare Benefits Adviser. You will engage with clients in a variety of ways to deliver information, advice and guidance on welfare benefits issues to appeal level.

This is an exciting time to join our small team as we embark on a number of projects to increase our reach and impact in the community. Your role as Welfare Benefits Adviser will also include the development and delivery of our Advocato volunteer programme where you will offer guidance and support to a small group of volunteers helping vulnerable clients’ complete forms and attend assessments.

You will have proven experience within a similar advisor role, and outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written, with all manner of people. You will demonstrate a detailed knowledge of law and practice relevant to Welfare Benefit entitlements and show empathy and understanding of the issues faced by our clients who represent a range of diverse backgrounds and communities. You will also able to show us that you have excellent problem solving, organisational and team working skills.  

We describe St Pauls Advice Centre as friendly, local and here to help – if that sounds like you too, we look forward to receiving your application.

We are proud of our accreditation as a Living Wage employer and we offer flexible working and a generous benefits package:  

• Salary: £27,905
• Working hours: 35 hours per week (28 hours per week is optional alternative subject to negotiation)
• Permanent contract
• Annual Leave: 30 days per year plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Extra 3 days annual leave between Christmas & New Year
• Pension Scheme: 5% employer’s contribution
• Flexible working hours
• Opportunities for home working

Closing Date: 9th March 2020

Interview Date: 18th March 2020

Full job description, person specification and details of how to apply are available on the SPAC website.

No CV’s or agencies please.

PHASE Worldwide, established in 2005, is a UK registered charity, based in Bristol that operates in Nepal.

At PHASE Worldwide, we believe that everyone, everywhere, even those in the world’s most remote places should have access to primary healthcare, education, and livelihoods opportunities.

We think that poor health, low levels of education, and few livelihood opportunities create a cycle that prevents people from a life outside of poverty. This is why, with our partner, we empower isolated communities in Nepal through integrated and sustainable programmes across the three areas of health, education, and livelihoods.

The Trusts and Grants Officer will contribute to sustaining and increasing income from trusts, foundations, and institutions, by securing vital funds for our work in Nepal.

You will be critical in leading and maintaining PHASE’s Trusts and Foundations database and independently managing applications and reporting requirements. Working with our partner, you will develop high quality proposals, budgets, and provide excellence in donor stewardship and account management for existing donors whilst developing relationships with new donors. A significant part of your role will be engaging prospective funding partners to cultivate strong and sustainable donor relationships to secure grants.

The successful candidate will have worked for a charity, in either a voluntary or paid role and will have a great understanding of trust and foundations fundraising, preferably from within the international development sector, and a proven track record of securing grants. To be successful, the individual will have strong interpersonal communication skills, excellent written English, and an awareness of how to form and maintain professional relationships.

We have a rewarding opportunity available for Female Crisis House Day Support Worker to join our teams based in Bristol. You will join us on full time, permanent basis working 37.5 hours per week and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £21,166 per annum and benefits.

Would you like to join the largest provider of women-only services in Bristol bringing innovation, expertise and extensive experience? Established in 1983, BRISTOL MISSING LINK (incorporating Next Link and Safe Link) is a leading provider of women’s support services in Bristol.

In return for joining us, we will offer you:

- Up to 30 days annual leave (depending on length of service)

- 3 extra holidays including International Women’s Day

- Excellent development and training opportunities

- Employer pension contribution (minimum 5% of your gross salary)

- Mindful Employer Plus Scheme

- Cycle to Work Scheme

- Long Service Awards

- Wellness Awards

About the role:

We are looking for a positive and dynamic Female Crisis House Day Support Worker who will work in our crisis house for women experiencing a mental health crisis and who are unable to cope in the community. The crisis house works to a social care model of recovery. Successful candidates will be responsible for the support and safety of our service users.

Key duties and responsibilities of our Female Crisis House Day Support Worker:

- Carry out assessments and take referrals in line with policy

- Provide a package of practical and emotional support to women living in the Crisis House Service

- Provide the highest possible standard of care and support to service users in accordance with the policies and procedures of Missing Link

- Liaise with all appropriate agencies to ensure appropriate referrals and the best access to appropriate mental

health services

- Contribute to the overall aims and objectives of the Crisis House and facilitate service user’s mental health recovery

- Ensure the smooth running of the Crisis House

This is not an exhaustive list of your duties and outlines the general ways in which it is expected you will meet the overall requirements of this post.

What we are looking for in our ideal Female Crisis House Day Support Worker:

- Experience of support planning and crisis prevention

- Experience of working in a support or care setting with people in mental health crisis

- Experience of managing emergency situations effectively

- The ability to work day shift pattern 7:00 – 15:00 and 14:00 – 22:00, including weekends on a rota basis

Closing date: Monday 2nd March 2020
Interview date: Wednesday 4th March 2020

If you are motivated, resourceful and passionate about empowering and supporting women in crisis please apply now to join us as our Female Crisis House Day Support Worker and contribute to the valuable work Missing Link and its wider services do.

Please monitor your emails following your application.

Missing Link is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk of abuse, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Missing Link is committed to Equal Opportunities. *Due to the specific requirements of this role, this post is exempt under the Equality Act (2010), Part 1, Schedule 9 (Genuine Occupational Requirement.)

Are you interested in helping people who have, or are recovering from, mental health problems, integrate back into work? Would you like to be part of an organisation that counts on the professionalism, insight, expertise and passion of its staff to inspire individual recovery for the people they work with? Then join us as an IPS Employment Specialist.

Right now, one of our partners, Richmond Fellowship, is looking for an IPS Employment Specialist to join our team in Bath and North East Somerset and Wiltshire. We help individuals with mental health problems to find paid employment. We also support people to retain their employment when they are struggling at work due to their mental health. We also advise and support employers about mental health in the workplace. But, it’s only possible with the help of people like you.

Your challenge? To do everything you can to help the individuals we work with to source appropriate work experience placements with local organisations/employers. Day to day, you’ll offer support, careers advice and guidance, helping people to set their own recovery and employment  focused goals and  provide training in personal and skills development such as CV preparation, interview techniques etc. You’ll also be responsible for establishing and maintaining positive links with partner organisations, local employers and Mental Health teams and have the initiative to develop and promote the service. Additionally, you will have responsibility for maintaining efficient admin systems to ensure referrals, assessments and reviews are completed in a timely manner.

As well as a good understanding of mental health problems and the issues and barriers this can create for our clients, you’ll need excellent motivational, presentation and listening skills and a willingness to travel in the local area and to work outside of office hours as required.

The post holder must be willing to work remotely and travel within the Bath and North East Somerset and Wiltshire area therefore access to their own vehicle and a clean driving licence is essential. Business mileage will be compensated.

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

This is a full time post at 37.5 hours per week.

There are two positions available for this post.

This post will cover the Bath, North East Somerset and Wiltshire area.

This is a rolling recruitment process, shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply.

Richmond Fellowship is 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

Part time - 21 hours (3 days) per week

Action for M.E. is dedicated to ending the ignorance, injustice and neglect experienced by people with M.E. Despite being the largest M.E. charity in the UK, we have a small staff team and are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Fundraising Administrator to support our planned growth and the exciting changes on the horizon.

"I'd been thinking about Fundraising for a while and Walk with M.E. seemed like the perfect fit. I can join in with the small amount of steps I can do, and my family and friends can be a part of it as well. Fundraising like this really helps people to realise there is something really important they can do to help."

This is feedback from Holly, who has M.E. Our unique team sponsored Walk with M.E. campaign is just one of the projects you'll be working on when you join our team as Fundraising Administrator. You'll have some experience of fundraising - or bags of interest and enthusiasm in learning fast - and be able to work independently, as well as part of our creative and committed team. You'll be supporting the team across a range of different fundraising streams, from community fundraising to trusts and foundations, so the ability to manage and prioritise a varied workload is a must. 

If you'd like to join the only UK charity that supports both children and adults with M.E., and help us reach even more people living with this non-visible illness, please download the application pack or contact us for more information.

Bath College is a Further Education college in Somerset formed in April 2015 by the merger of City of Bath College and Norton Radstock College. It provides innovative training to develop skills, inspire individuals, enrich the wider community and encourage all to achieve and progress.

Bath College has more than 1400 courses available from entry to degree level and currently provides education and training to 10,000 learners across two campuses in Bath & North East Somerset. It is the largest provider of apprenticeships in the area and offers a range of vocational courses covering business and professional skills.

Bath College is currently looking to recruit a Head of Finance – a pivotal role in the Finance Team. Reporting to the Finance and Corporate Services Director the Head of Finance is responsible for ensuring the Finance Department provides a high-quality service to the organisation, budget holders and other staff and students across the College providing timely, accurate and relevant information, reports and financial advice.

You will also be expected to influence and shape financial decisions in the College and maximise business opportunities in order to deliver an efficient and effective service and ultimately an excellent student experience

To succeed in this role, it is essential you will:

• Be a qualified accountant with substantial experience in financial and management accounting
• Have experience of managing a small finance team and working with people from a wide range of backgrounds, both financial and non-financial, within an organisation
• Have excellent knowledge and understanding of financial strategies, systems, statutory requirements and procedures
•  Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to use your own initiative and make informed decisions with limited supervision

For more information on this role please contact our retained consultant Nicola Shaw at Morgan Law.

Closing Date: 8th March

Interview date: 26TH  March

Sepsis Research is looking for a highly motivated freelance individual who is passionate about building relationships and raising income in a new geographical area for the charity.

We are looking for a freelancer who can create and implement the devised fundraising plan that will have maximum impact in your area. You will recruit, manage and motivate volunteers and key supporters to successfully deliver your fundraising objectives, including setting up fundraising groups in your area. You will be an excellent communicator and a strong team player who can bring out the best in others.

This role is on a part time freelance basis- estimated 21 hrs per week.

You’ll be part of our ambition to make Sepsis Research a UK-wide charity and significantly grow our income, so that we can commit more money to life saving sepsis research.

DHI are excited to be recruiting a new team to provide education and training support across Bristol, South Glos, Bath and North East Somerset. We’re looking to recruit a WoEW Team Leader.

DHI is an award winning charity that challenges social exclusion by supporting people to achieve their potential and contribute to the richness and well-being of their community. We are looking for applicants who will share our passion for our values, and our commitment to our client groups and our local communities.

This is a key post which will complement DHI’s existing services and support to people who are socially excluded. The post is funded by and will contribute to the delivery of wider partnership objectives under the Building Better Opportunities (BBO)/West of England Works (WoEW) programme which is managed by Weston College.

The team will support adults who are not in education, employment or training due to multiple and complex needs and/or access barriers. DHI team will focus primarily on supporting clients with a history of substance misuse and/or homelessness. DHI Employment & Skills Workers will work across DHI’s drug and alcohol treatments services, housing services and social prescribing programmes.

The Employment & Skills Team will be responsible for providing tailored and effective assessment, support planning and interventions to meet the identified education, training or employment (ETE) needs and goals of clients who face multiple barriers to accessing education, training and/or employment opportunities.

If you’ve got experience of working with people and share DHI’s values of self-direction, stimulation and zest for life, please get in touch.

How To Apply

Please use the attached Job Description and Person Specification to complete an Application form and Skills form and send to HR before midday Friday 28th February

We are seeking an Advocate to work in South Gloucestershire and BaNES.

Advocates take action to help people say what they want, secure their rights, pursue their interests and obtain the services they need. Advocates work in partnership with people and take their side, promoting social inclusion, equality and social justice.

Advocates work directly with clients both in institutional settings and the community.

Advocates must hold the Diploma in Independent Advocacy Qualification (City & Guilds level 3 or 4). People without this qualification will be appointed as Trainee Advocates and expected to undertake the Diploma (provided by the company training scheme) within 12 months of appointment. Additional specialist units to support delivery in line with the Care Act 2014 may also be required.

The post is subject to 2 references including previous employer, evidence of right to work in the UK and an enhanced DBS check.

Interviews will be held at Kingswood office on Thursday 5 March 2020.

Please send CV and covering letter.

Are you passionate about building a high performing team to support clients experiencing homelessness?

About the role

The Bristol Complex Needs team is dedicated to providing clients with complex needs and/or mental health issues with a safe environment in which to build their confidence, promote opportunities for positive change and support their recovery journey and move on.

In the rewarding role of Deputy Manager you will be supporting the day-to-day management of our hostel accommodation; providing a safe and supportive environment to vulnerable homeless men and women in which to build confidence and ‘promote opportunities’ for positive change.

You will also be responsible for the line management of team members; offering motivation and supervision to deliver high quality housing related support with a recovery-focused and person-centred approach.

What we’re looking for

This role will suit a passionate and committed individual who has experience of coordinating or leading a service delivery team in relevant services; and experience of managing staff and volunteers in a fast paced environment; or the willingness to develop these skills.

If you have the ability to effectively prioritise your own time and workload and come up with practical ideas to improve services; also have excellent communication skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, a staff team and other internal and external stakeholders we encourage you to apply.

Above all we are looking for inspirational, committed individuals who have a genuine desire to support people to transform their lives.

Flexibility is necessary for this post, as you may be required to work outside of normal working hours.

What we offer

• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities

St Mungo’s employees are encouraged to consider opportunities to develop new skills or progress including; secondments, internal transfers, application to new roles in the organisation or just to get involved in various projects happening within the organisation.

As a result last year 35% of our vacancies were filled by promotions. In 2019 we achieved We Invest in People Gold level accreditation and are one of just 3% of housing associations to achieve this standard; 82% of staff who took part in the IIP survey say St Mungo’s is a great place to work.

• A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place

At St Mungo’s, equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the organisation's values and how we work. We are proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion and have 7 great Diversity Networks to support clients and staff from different backgrounds so they are able to be their best selves. Our Networks include: BAME, Carer’s and Parent’s, Lived Experience, LGBTQIA+, Disability Awareness, Irish and Women’s Action.

• Flexible Working and Other Benefits

We are committed to maintaining your work/life balance. We offer 25 days annual leave, and operate a very popular Flexi Time scheme, which allows you to supplement your annual leave entitlement. After 5 years, staff annual leave entitlement increases to 28 days.

St Mungo’s contribute 4% of your gross annual salary, and you are able to enrol in the Defined Contribution scheme following a successful probationary period in which the employer contribution is 6%.

What we do

At St Mungo’s our vision is that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions. As a homelessness charity and housing association, our clients are at the heart of what we do, and in 2019 we supported nearly 30,000 people who were either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Our staff are crucial to making this happen.

How to apply

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo's careers page and click the Apply Now button

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the document available tab at the top of the advert page on our website.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) applicants, as they are under-represented within St Mungo’s at this level.

Closing date: 10am on 27 February 2020

Interview and assessments on: 11 March 2020

It is a requirement for this post that an enhanced DBS disclosure check will be undertaken for the successful candidate.

Please be advised that all appointments will be made on St Mungo’s current standard Terms and Conditions (T&Cs); this also applies to any internal candidates.

Chief Executive Officer

GAVO is looking for a Chief Executive Officer to play a crucial role in providing leadership across the organisation to deliver its mission and charitable aims.

Established in 1927, GAVO is now one of the longest-standing and largest County Voluntary Councils in Wales; committed to strengthening the effectiveness of the Voluntary and Community Sector across Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Monmouthshire and Newport.

GAVO’s aim is to improve the lives and opportunities of communities through partnership and collaboration.

Location: Newport

Salary: Circa £47K per annum.

Duration: Full Time, Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week.  A flexi time scheme is in operation and time off in lieu is permissible for any work required to be undertaken outside the normal hours.

Closing Date: Monday 2nd March 2020 – 5pm.

Interview Date: Monday 16 March 2020

A workplace with a difference:

A job that offers you employment that makes a difference along with 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, and an additional 5 GAVO days leave.

About the Role:

GAVO’s mission is to support, facilitate, and broker positive change in the well-being of people and communities through collaborative approaches. The Chief Executive Officer will be pivotal in making further progress in delivering this mission and GAVO’s charitable aims.

Providing leadership and support to GAVO’s staff teams who deliver work in the areas of: Community Development, Volunteering, Health and Social Care, Children and Young People, Supporting People into Employment (Communities for Work and Communities for Work +) and Corporate Services.

About You:

The successful candidate will be a leader able to demonstrate the following skills and experience: 

• Experience of the Third Sector and leading an organisation or managing at a senior level
• Experience of partnership work and collaboration especially securing resources to support business continuity and organisation sustainability, for example grant funding and contracts
• Experience of strategic planning and business plan development
• Ability to maximise opportunities and to represent GAVO and the wider Third Sector in relevant local, regional and national structures.
• Commitment to maximise the opportunities for collaboration in line with GAVO’s mission and strategic aims.

Although not essential, a working knowledge of the Welsh language would be highly desirable.

For an informal discussion about the role with the current CEO or Chair (Martin Featherstone or Edward Watts MBE DL), please contact GAVO directly between Tuesday to Friday.

Other roles that you may have experience of could include: CEO, Operations Director, Director, Chief Executive, Programmes Director, Managing Director Charity, COO, Chief Operating Officer, Executive Director, Director of Finance and Resources, Director of Services, etc.

Contract Manager

We are one of the largest learning disability charities in the UK, supporting 2,900 people through our friendly, supportive, creative and diverse teams.

As with all social care providers we are facing challenging times as commissioned fees are restricted and costs increase. In response, we have developed a framework informing how we run our business support activities, processes and systems across the organisation, in order to maximise efficiency and best returns on investment.

This is your opportunity to join an organisation that welcomes creative ideas based on sound judgement and experience and allows for growth and efficiency. Reporting to the Executive Director of Operations, and managing a team of 6, the successful candidate will maintain a close relationship with the service Operations and Central Support teams and take ownership of revenue assurance, contract management and all invoicing activity for the organisation, along with analysis and recommendations to drive positive change whilst supporting the organisations delivery of quality services and financial sustainability.

Salary: Up to £50,000 pa

Hours: Full Time, Permanent, 35 hours

Location: Emersons Green, Bristol

What we Offer

Access to the Hft Plus benefits package, which includes a great number of discounts and rewards across shops, restaurants, gym membership and days out; but also, an Employee Assistance Programme, with telephone and face-to-face support options. Access to award winning training and development – Hft is one of only four charities to have achieved the Skills for Care ‘Centre of Excellence’ provider status. Annual staff award scheme – The Fusion Awards, and peer recognition through our GEM awards programme. 20 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays). A contributory pension scheme & life assurance.

The successful individual will be forward thinking and commercially astute as well as having strong people management and data management skills.

You will provide timely and effective support, with challenge where necessary, whilst also maintaining responsibility for a robust controls and compliance framework and reporting. You must be a credible and persuasive professional with experience in a similar role including process and systems implementation.

We need you to have:

- Business management qualification
- Experience of contracts management, preferably with knowledge of LA commissioning terms and conditions
- Project management skills
- A strong work ethic
- The ability to work under pressure
- A full UK/EU driving licence.

Closing date: Sunday 15th March 2020

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

You may have experience or an interest in the following: Contracts Manager, Contract Manager, Business Management, Project Management, Reporting, LA Commissioning, Charity, Third Sector, Social Care, Not for Profit, NFP etc.

Social Worker (Adults)

Are you able to support our carers and service users by connecting them to suitable resources and services?

The North Community Team covers two areas within South Gloucestershire. The first area is based around Thornbury in the north of the county and the second area is based around Downend and Winterbourne.

Our client work within the framework of relevant legislation and policies relating to social care and safeguarding. At all times they work towards giving a greater choice, independence and social inclusion for the person. They also review and monitor each care plan and the quality of the service provision making alterations in response to changing needs.

As they are a generic team you will carry a varied but manageable caseload and as a team of social work and occupational therapy practitioners you will have many opportunities for joint working.

Social Worker Responsibilities:

You will meet with people and their carers to understand their strengths, needs and the things that really matter to them. You will then help to connect them to suitable resources and services. When appropriate this will include creating care plans, ensuring that services are effective and that our intervention meets legislation, regulation, and codes of practice requirements.

You will liaise and work with contacts from different sectors, including health and the voluntary sector, sometimes as part of a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring that communication is effective and that knowledge and best practice are shared.

Social Worker Requirements:

To enable our client to shortlist in a fair and unbiased way it is absolutely vital that you provide them with sufficient information to demonstrate how you meet or exceed the criteria outlined in the vacancy description. Please include this information in the knowledge, skills and experience section of the application form.

- Degree in Social Work or equivalent (eg DipSW, CQSW, CSS)
- A good level of general IT skills and the ability to use, or be trained in the use of, appropriate specialist in house software packages.
- Registration with Social Work England
- Good interpersonal skills, be able to carry out assessments and communicate findings and risks to service users, families, carers.
- You will have well developed interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships and engage successfully with colleagues and service users.
- Have financial experience or training to carry out associated financial tasks.
- Demonstrate knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, codes of practice, processes and procedures.
- Relevant experience of working in similar service areas.

About Our Client:

Our client is a local authority that serves an estimated population of 279,000 residents, with just under 5,000 employees. South Gloucestershire is situated in the South West between Bristol and Gloucester and has a mixed urban and rural diversity with a variety of communities.

“Invest in people and great work/life balance” – Glassdoor Review July 2019.

Location: Based in Yate, Bristol BS37 5AF (commutable from Bristol, Bath, Chippenham & surrounding areas)

Job type: Full Time, Permanent, 37 hours

Salary: £28,785 to £31,371

To apply for this vacancy please submit a CV and a covering letter, detailing your HCPC registration and a brief summary of your experience by the closing date

Closing date: 8th March 2020

You may have experience of the following: Qualified Social Worker, Social Worker, Social Care, Social Services, Mental Health Professional, Mental Health Worker, Community Care, Community Support Worker, Support Worker, Local Authority, AMHP, CQSW, CSS, Vulnerable Adults etc.

Ref: 92005

To meet ever growing demand for our services, myaware seeks to recruit a part time fundraiser to develop, organise and support income generation across South West England and South Wales. 

The successful candidate will build on current income streams and proactively seek out new opportunities for fundraising through applying to local charitable trusts and grant making organisations, partnering local organisations, helping local supporters with their own fundraising activities and delivering community fundraising activities. There will also be the requirement to manage records and relationships through the CRM system in line with GDPR, therefore legislation necessitates a well organised and efficient individual with IT skills. This role is 2.5 days per week (18.75 hours).

To meet the needs of our supporters’ fundraising activities, events are often held during weekends and evenings and therefore flexible working hours are a necessity. The Regional Fundraiser will be home based within South West England and will work closely with support colleagues to identify, recruit and train fundraising volunteers. Own transport is essential for this role as travel throughout the South West of England will be required. 

To apply, please send a CV and covering letter, including details of current salary by clicking 'Apply Online'.