Jobs in Denham

Refuge Worker

Salary: £32,076 full time

Hours of Work: 35 hours a week

IKWRO - Women’s Rights Organisation is a registered charity (number 1151507) which supports Middle Eastern women and girls living in the UK who are facing “honour” based violence, forced marriage, domestic violence or female genital mutilation. As well as providing support to individual women and girls, we run training for professionals and campaigns for better laws and policies to protect women’s rights. We are recruiting a refuge support worker, who is able to model skills in safely engaging women based on mutual collaboration, trust and empowerment.

The post-holder will be responsible for providing intensive case work including risk assessments, safety planning, support, safety, assistance and follow up work to women and girls who are high risk of “Honour” Based Violence (HBV), forced marriage, Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and domestic violence.  This will entail receiving and assessing referrals, practical assistance, emotional support and a safe environment to ensure that women and girls settle in the safe accommodation while promoting independence and well-being.

This post is open to women only and are exempt under the Sex Discrimination Act 7(2) (d) and (e) and the Race Relations Act 5(2) (d) 1976. No agencies please. 

Harrow Domestic Abuse Support Services

Salary: £25,250 - £30,044 per annum dependent on experience plus Inner London Weighting

Hours: 35 per week

Contract: Permanent

Location:  Harrow, London

Ref: 1500

The Victim’s Worker/IDVA will champion the Cranstoun values across the organisation and drive the Cranstoun ‘people’ agenda ensuring a culture based on fairness, collaboration and trust.

The Victim’s Worker/IDVA will strive to make contact and work on a one-to-one basis either face to face or online/telephone platforms with survivors/victims of the Harrow Domestic Abuse Support Service. They will also pro-actively secure engagement, and support victims on an ongoing one to one offer, improving the safety of victims/survivors and link to complementary services.

To do this, they will work in a multi -agency framework with existing agencies site to design a co-ordinated, strategic individual intervention plan to address identified needs and risks and promote understanding of the impact of abusive behaviours.

Throughout the intervention, they will work closely with the Harrow Domestic Abuse team and external agencies to review risk, develop safety plans, and improve outcomes for all parties involved.

The post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and may be subject to vetting based upon location/office space utilised in areas.

For further information, please visit the website via the apply button.

Unfortunately, we are unable to accept CVs.

Closing date:  Sunday 29 December 2024.

We are committed to equality and diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Summary

• Working with senior colleagues, establish robust governance structures to ensure effective oversight of change delivery, in line with the NCI project and portfolio governance model.
• Officiate core change meetings, ensuring that decisions are logged/tracked, risks identified, and actions undertaken.
• Maintain project/programme plans, ensuring robust reporting of delivery and tracking of milestones.
• Monitor and establish controls for risks and issues that may impact delivery and benefits realisation.

• Expertise in project or business governance, monitoring and performance reporting.
• Good knowledge of risk management techniques
• Understanding of benefit mapping and monitoring in a project environment. 
• Good communication skills - both orally, in writing and in presentation.
• Able to Interpret complex data, recognising patterns, and drawing conclusions.
• Comfortable using a logical approach to solve problems, paying attention to detail, and interpreting information from various sources.

• A salary of £27,946.20 (FTE £46,577), plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of your salary.

• 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days within 5 years) plus eight bank holidays and three additional days (pro-rated if working part-time).
• We welcome all flexible working arrangement requests. This is looked at in a case-by-case scenario and if this fits within the department's needs. We try to be as flexible as we can in your work pattern to support you with other commitments, and to give a good work-life balance.
• We offer many services and initiatives under our Family Friendly Programme, some of these include enhanced Maternity Leave initiative, Adoption leave, Paternity Leave, & Shared Parental Leave. Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships.
• Automatic enrolment and access to Medicash (one of the UK's leading health cash plan providers), providing you with many services including reimbursements of routine dental treatment, optical, specialist consultations, and therapy treatments. Unlimited access to virtual GP & Private prescription service and health & Stress related helplines.
• Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme 
• Access to the Department of Education Restaurant and Westminster Abby with a plus-one guest.
• Apply for eligibility for an Eyecare voucher.
• Opportunity to the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies.

• Strive for Excellence
• Show Compassion
• Respect others
• Collaborate
• Act with Integrity

Organisational Overview - What is Screen Share?

Screen Share is a dynamic, diverse and fast-growing charity with a clear goal: to ensure every refugee in the UK has access to a laptop and the skills to use it to achieve their goal. We distribute dozens of devices per month and run a variety of training programmes to support those who who require digital access and skills to better their situation in the UK

Role Overview - Is this for you? 

This new role will be responsible for communicating the life-changing impact that Screen Share has on thousands of refugees every year.

The postholder will create content, grow our audiences and deepen our relationships for the clear purpose of growing the organisation and facilitating our impact on refugees in need.

You will work directly with a range of stakeholders: refugees who choose to tell the story of their personal development in the UK; donors who choose to give their money to Screen Share to facilitate our impact; partner organisations who choose to collaborate with us to deliver our impact; and staff and volunteers who choose to work in this area to make a difference. You will be calm and confident in embodying Screen Share’s new but powerful voice. 

You will be energetic, creative and thoughtful in your communication, as well as flexible in the way you show up for a small but fast-growing charity. We particularly welcome applicants from those with lived experience of forced migration.

Personal Specification - will I be good at this job?

Essential: 

• Experience growing digital audiences and creating impactful content 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

• Experience of learning, using and deploying new software 

• An understanding of the sensitive relationship between refugees and storytelling

• Very strong interpersonal skills and experience building strong professional relationships 

• An understanding of organisational tone of voice and brand guidelines

Desirable: 

• Experience editing websites 

• Experience working with small charities 

• Lived or learned experience of the UK asylum system

• Experience working with or knowledge of refugees in the UK 

• Experience with online platforms such as JustGiving, Mailchimp, Canva and Donorbox

• Experience in developing and applying brand guidelines 

• Experience in supporting fundraising initiatives including donor management and community engagement 

Job Description - what would I actually do? 

Your job will seek to achieve three outcomes.

Outcome 1: Co-produce ethical and powerful stories which communicate the impact of Screen Share’s work 

• Track, improve and engage with our impact measurement process, creating powerful statistics, quotes and stories

• Proactively build relationships with service users who are keen to tell their story and create an environment in which they can share in a way which is safe, secure and fulfilling for them 

• Ensure the content we create and publicise is done so only in accordance with our approach to ethical storytelling, privacy policy and the informed consent of our service users

• Lead our small team of communications volunteers who create engaging and impactful content

• Work with external stakeholders including funders, donors, media representatives and partner organisations to ensure their support and our work is communicated effectively 

• Think big and out of the box when communicating our key messages, vision and values

Outcome 2: Take responsibility for our external communications channels, including our website and email marketing 

• Manage our transition to a new website provider and ensure key information is represented clearly 

• Increase our output on social media by regularly posting engaging content on social media

• Increase the size and develop an understanding of our audiences by strategically engaging and reacting to them

• Create powerful and clear physical and digital assets with the goal of increasing brand awareness and engagement from businesses and individuals

• Create a monthly newsletter which communicates our impact and engages our supporters 

Outcome 3: Support the fundraising function of the organisation through individual donor management, campaigns, events and bid-writing

• Manage our individual donor base by communicating with them and understanding their needs and networks

• Run strategic digital fundraising campaigns which engage our existing and prospective supporters 

• Work closely with those who kindly choose to fundraise for us, providing assets and key messages to support their campaign

• Organise and promote community and corporate donor fundraising events 

• Work with the CEO and Partnerships Manager to create powerful funding applications and cases for support 

Database Executive 

Permanent 
c.£28,000 per annum  
Hybrid Working, North-West London Based, Friday afternoons off 

The Talent Set is delighted to partner with one of the UK’s most historic charities, dedicated to supporting neurodiverse children, their families, and individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities. We are recruiting a Database Executive to play a vital role in enhancing supporter experiences and providing essential database services for the Fundraising team. In this key position, you will ensure supporter records are accurate, consistent, and up to date, while helping colleagues across the organisation use data effectively to drive engagement, boost donations, and strengthen marketing initiatives. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Manage the import of electronic data into Raiser’s Edge using tools like ImportOmatic and ensure all data complies with GDPR and fundraising regulations. 

• Support the Head of Data with data entry, processing, manipulation, and reporting to ensure accurate and meaningful insights for fundraising. 

• Develop and refine data processes to align with the fundraising strategy, preparing accurate data for marketing and communications campaigns. 

• Conduct regular data cleaning and database health checks, merging duplicate supporter records and maintaining high data quality. 

• Collaborate with colleagues on donor engagement, event support, and appeals, contributing to the success of key fundraising initiatives. 

• Monitor and update supporter records by managing email bounce-backs and out-of-office messages to maintain accurate contact information. 

Person Specification: 

• Adaptable and collaborative team player with good interpersonal skills and experience supporting or training system users. 

• Experience of working in the charity sector, with an understanding of relational databases, either from a database role or from working withing supporter care and looking to specialise in a database function  

• Excellent IT, analytical, literacy, and numeracy skills, with the ability to follow complex instructions and processes accurately. 

• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail, with strong organisational skills to prioritise tasks. 

The deadline for applications is Thursday 12th December 2024. 

To be considered for this position, please apply with your CV as soon as possible. Please note that only candidates with the right to work in the UK can be considered. Regrettably, we may not be able to reply to every application. 

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process. 

Individual Giving Manager

c. £34,000 - £38,000 (full-time, permanent – open to flexible working requests)

Remote, home-based

The Talent Set are delighted to be working with a fantastic conservation charity that works to halt the decline and support the recovery of vital species in the UK.  They have an impressive track record and are well recognised in the environmental space.

We are seeking an Individual Giving Manager to lead on developing multi-channel fundraising initiatives and campaigns to drive income from individuals. This is an area with a lot of potential to grow with the primary focus initially being on retention and uplift of existing supporters. It is an exciting opportunity for the Individual Giving Manager to shape the programme going forwards, from establishing a compelling supporter journey, identifying new products and offerings, testing and learning, through to implementing appeals and campaigns.

At a time when nature is in crisis, it is more important than ever to fund crucial programmes to save threatened species, tackle landscape restoration and involve people and communities. You will be able to make a significant contribution to supporting the charity’s mission.

The Role:

• Lead on the continued development of the Individual Giving strategy, plans and budgets
• Oversee the creation and delivery of inspiring multi-channel fundraising initiatives and campaigns to secure and grow income from supporters including direct mail and cash appeals, crowdfunders, lottery, the Big Give and other fundraising opportunities
• Develop and implement an impactful stewardship journey to prioritise donor retention and uplift
• Work with the Major Giving Manager to develop a mid-value programme, identifying individuals with capacity to give more
• Manage and support a team of two direct reports, Individual Giving Officer and Senior Legacy Officer

About You:

• Good experience in an individual giving fundraising role in the charity sector with understanding of key areas such as regular giving, cash appeals, direct mail, lottery etc.
• Ability to be proactive and work autonomously
• Demonstrate effective relationship-management skills and ability to deliver engaging stewardship journeys to donors
• Ability to work across multiple tasks, be detail-orientated and prioritise workload effectively
• Line management experience isn’t essential but you will have a clear understanding of how to support and motivate a team

Closing Date: Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

If you are looking for a fulfilling and rewarding career where no two days are the same, this could be the job for you!

You will have the opportunity to support children and young people, aged 12 - 17 years old, who from adversity are developing their resilience, to develop key life skills, build trusting relationships, create environments where they can flourish and experience success, while participating in fun activities with them.

The only thing you need is a passion for making a difference. We don't require previous care experience as we provide all the training and support you need to excel in your role, even professional care qualifications, through our St Christopher's Academy Entry Pathway.

Entry Pathway - St Christopher’s Academy

Starting your career in children's social care means there is a lot to learn so we will provide a 4 weeks full induction and training period to ensure you are properly supported.

If you want to know more about our Entry Pathway and St Christopher's Academy, please visit our website.

Working Hours

Our children and young people need care 24/7 so we have fixed rotas with different shifts (8, 10 and 12 hours) from 8 am to 10 pm for day staff; and from 9 pm to 8.30 am for night staff.

On average, you will be working 40 hours a week, so meaning if you work 4 shifts of 10 hours each, you will then get 3 days off.

For Ealing location, you will be required to do an average of 2 sleep-ins per week paid at £50 each.

There is always the possibility to do overtime if you need a bit extra, this is paid time and half same as bank holidays.

We are offering different options for this role:

• 20/23 hours per week (including weekends and bank holidays)
• 40 hours per week (including weekends and bank holidays)

Location

Our locations cover: Ealing (W13) and Balham (SW12).

When completing the application form, you will have to select the location you are applying for.

What you need to bring to this role

• resilience to cope with challenging behaviour and circumstances.
• ability to build genuine and trusting relationships with young people.
• ability to work as part of a team.
• empathy but also ablility to understand the importance of professional boundaries.
• flexibility to undertake shift work including weekends, bank holidays and with notice, occasional sleep-ins.

What you should expect from us

• Salary of £24,960 rising to £25,738 upon successful completion of mandatory training.
• 4 weeks full induction and training program (paid).
• Competitive pay and reward structure offering salary progression based on performance.
• Tailored career development plan through our “St Christopher’s Academy”.
• A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture.
• 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years’ service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata.
• Industry leading training programme including access to level 3 qualifications, children’s right and participation, CSE, empowerment, mental health and social pedagogy.
• Contributory pension scheme, enhanced maternity and company sick scheme.
• UK Life Assurance (Death in service) to the value of 3 times your annual salary.
• BUPA employee assistance programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Bluelight card; discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK.
• Discretionary funded training programs.
• Employee awards based on performance and length of service.
• Fantastic opportunities to develop your career within our range of services.

About Us

Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future.

St Christopher's is a leading charity for children and young people. We are proud of our history of providing fostering, children's homes and innovative leaving care services across the UK & Isle of Man.  We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do.  We provide positive life experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home.

We are an equal-opportunity employer keen to develop an inclusive workforce where people feel they belong.  We hope to attract applications from under- represented groups, including people from different cultures, nationalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, disabilities, religions, faith, sex, orientation, childcare responsibilities, and gender-diverse identities.

Recruitment Process

At St Christopher’s we are committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people in our care. During the recruitment process you will be expected to complete an online application form to ensure we capture essential information to meet legislation, best practice and vetting requirements.

In order for your application to be reviewed, it must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification. Please note CV's will not be accepted

Once application has been submitted, candidates will be required to complete an online situational test which will inform the shortlisting process. Unsuccessful candidates will be communicated the outcome via email.

For more information or assistance during the application process, please visit our website.

We advise you to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Please note this post has a minimum age restriction of 21 for roles working directly with children and young people in our residential and semi-independent Homes in line with the Equality Act ‘occupational requirement’.

About The Role
Contract: This is a fixed-term contract until September 2025. Immediate until start preferred.
Interviews: 19th & 20th December
We’re looking for a Direct Response Marketing Officer to join our busy and thriving Events Marketing team. This role will manage and deliver multi-channel marketing campaigns, driving participation in our sports, challenge, and mass event program.
You’ll report to the Events Marketing Campaign Manager. The Events Marketing team is part of the Events team and sits in the wider Income and Engagement directorate. The Events Marketing team is responsible for recruiting event participants across a range of sports, challenge, and mass events, as well as involvement in retention strategies to cross-sell our supporters into other fundraising products.
You will:

- Work with different teams across the organisation, as well as with our media agency and external stakeholders, to brief, optimise and evaluate marketing campaigns, with a focus on monitoring performance and coordinating evaluations.
- Make recommendations to help inform and improve future campaigns.
- Write marketing copy for your campaigns, work closely with internal and external designers to develop creative ideas, and produce post-campaign reports.

Alzheimer's Society was named on the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023! We have achieved excellent scores for workplace happiness, pride, and job satisfaction.  This is a wonderful achievement and we're incredibly proud, as this is a fantastic testament to all the people who make up Alzheimer’s Society.
About you

- You will be experienced in marketing and communications.
- You’ll need to have excellent organisational and timekeeping skills, be a team player and show passion for the cause, working to maximise our income to increase the impact we have on the lives of people affected by dementia.
- You will be able to demonstrate your experience in planning, developing, and delivering multi-channel campaigns.
- You will have experience in budgeting and financial management and be an innovative thinker with a test-and-learn attitude.
- You will be a fantastic communicator with great attention to detail.

About Alzheimer's Society
Dementia is the biggest health and social challenge of our time.

There are currently estimated to be 900,000 people in the UK with dementia. Many are undiagnosed and facing the realities of their condition alone.

At Alzheimer’s Society we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. We do this by giving help to those living with dementia today and providing hope for the future. We’re here for everyone living with dementia.
 
As a Society, we are made up of people with dementia, carers, trusted experts, campaigners, researchers and clinicians. We are the UK’s largest collective force of people with unparalleled knowledge and over 40 years of experience addressing the biggest challenges facing people living with dementia.

Our Values

We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.

Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.

Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.

Equal Opportunities

We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.

We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.

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Job Title: Supported Housing Manager

Location: West London/Hybrid (1 day a week)

Working Hours: 35 hours per week (9am - 5pm)

Salary: £36k +

Contract: 1 Year Fixed Term Contract

Role overview:

This role is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Support Team under the direction of the Support Services Manager. You will play a key role in delivering and developing support services, ensuring they receive the highest standard of care and assistance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and support the team in delivering customer-focused services, including developing support plans, risk assessments, and move-on plans
• Promote and encourage independence for veterans, keeping their needs at the heart of service delivery
• Motivate and inspire staff to deliver excellent outcomes and support their continuous development and improvement
• Engage proactively with tenants, especially those who may be difficult to engage

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

POST: HR Assistant

LOCATION:National hybrid working (With travel to Birmingham or London office 40% on site)

SALARY:£18,000 pro rata

HOURS:Part time (22.5 hpw over 3 days)

Reports to: People Services Team Manager

Direct Reports: None

 

About Resources for Autism (RfA)

We have been around since 1997 when we started as a small playgroup set up by parents dismayed at the lack of provision for their autistic children. Since then, Resources for Autism (RfA) has grown into a major deliverer of services and support in London and the West Midlands with a turnover of around £2.5m per year. Our mission is to support and enable autistic people to live happy and fulfilling lives. We want to change society’s attitude to autism whilst also providing essential services and enriching opportunities to autistic people. We are a values-driven organisation which employs values-driven people who want to make a difference. Our values are: Inclusion, Creativity, Compassion, Courageousness and Expert. You will play a vital part in ensuring that we can resource and sustain this amazing work.

Our Services

All of our services across children and adults and parent/carers, mirror the wider organisational mission of providing safe, fun and meaningful support that enables personal development. We provide this support by ensuring our staff are skilfully trained, meet the highest safeguarding expectations and are encouraged to develop and upskill throughout their career with Resources for Autism.

The Role

The department covers three key areas:

1.Peoples services Team. This covers all areas of the people function such as HR, Recruitment, L&D, Payroll and Wellbeing.

2.Central Services Team. This covers Information governance, Health and Safety, IT, Estates & Facilities, and Resources.

3.Volunteer, Engagement, & Training. Managing volunteering opportunities, engagement with our workforce, and training across mainly volunteering but some for all staff.

The Department is People & Central Services Department.

We are excited to welcome applications for a passionate and conscientious People Services practitioner. In this role, you’ll provide essential People Services support and administrative services, manage payroll processes, and collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure smooth operations across the organisation.

You will contribute to developing policies, enhancing PS systems, and driving service delivery improvements.

You will be the first point of contact for all candidate recruitment activities. You will be responsible for recruiting suitable candidates in line with the company’s safer recruitment process. Upon successful recruitment, completing candidate references and ensuring candidates are fully compliant before being moved forward for induction, this includes DBS checks. You will also develop and maintain excellent relationships with candidates and understand individual requirements to ensure better planning and coordination of recruitment and job fairs.

Join us in shaping a forward-thinking team committed to delivering exceptional service to both employees and management.

The person needs be a change champion and be able to work with transformational change management to obtain greater effectiveness for the clients we support, or people, and the organisation.

Main Responsibilities:

·The person will have a key responsibility in organisational and transformational change management. You will engage the workforce and adopt a change management approach that cascades change effectively and carefully throughout our organisation.

·Manage employee sickness absence and performance & responded to employee grievances.

·Manage key people services processes such as contract variations and leaver actions.

·Shared Services Administration & signposting to a practitioner or manager for advice.

·Provide first-line people services support and guidance to employees, escalating issues as needed.

·Policy Development & Service Improvement.

·Contribute to the development of people services policies and procedures, focusing on best practices and employee-centric services.

·Collaborate with stakeholders to plan and implement service delivery improvements, ensuring compliance with people services regulations.

·People Services Information System.

·Maintain the accuracy of people services data in the People Services Information System, producing insightful management reports and supporting system enhancements.

·Providing administrative support to the people services team, including L&D, recruitment, and employee relations cases.

·Maintain effective systems of work and high-quality data, accurately completing all transactional HR activity in relation to the full employee life cycle.

·Ensure compliance with People Services processes and procedures.

·Provide first-line HR and L&D advice and guidance in accordance with relevant policies, procedures and practises that comply with relevant legislation.

·Ensure the recruitment needs are managed effectively, which includes working with the People Services Team Manager and being accountable to the Head of people and Central Services and Service Managers to identify staffing shortfalls and then advertise and recruit accordingly.

·Ensure all safer recruitment procedures are followed in line with company policy and procedures including working with the Head of People and Central Services and managers when shortlisting, planning interviews and conducting interviews.

·Ensure the compliance of HR personnel files, database indicating status of relevant paperwork and ensure all necessary documents and paperwork have been processed in line with Safer Recruitment Policy and data management requirements including references and DBS checks etc.

·Ensure the correct information is passed on to the HR team so they can ensure the staff database on People HR is maintained, involving all required staff documentation so they can be uploaded and managed effectively in line with GDPR, & Company Policy.

·Uphold and adhere to the values of RfA at all times.

·Ensure there is always compliance with RfA’s safeguarding policies and procedures.

·All staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in our services.

·Undertake any other duties asked of you that are commensurate with your grade.

Person Specification

Essential Skills

Experience of working within HR or L&D best practice at an operational level.

Minimum 1 years' experience of People services administration.

Experience of at least one HR process such as performance, grievance, disciplinary and attendance management.

Creating and developing good and sound HR processes.

Carry out investigation and fact-finding exercises following a referral into HR.

Be an expert in searching for efficiencies across the full spectrum of people services.

Change or transformational management administration experience of 2 year or more.

Desired Skills

Experience of Learning and Development.

Policy reviews and development.

Deliver training on HR and other matters, or be able to work towards this.

Be able to complete risk assessments as needed.

Standard skills expected of all staff

Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) adaptable to different populations including: colleagues, external professionals, service users, families, volunteers, donors.

Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.

IT skills: proficient with Office 365.

Self-starter and able to work independently, using own initiative.

Non-judgemental, compassionate.

Desired Skills of all staff

Good understanding of Safeguarding.

Confidentiality

You will have access to confidential information concerning families and other service users and will be required to maintain confidentiality at all times.

Staff Benefits

90% of our staff say that Resources for Autism is “a great place to work”.

Not only will the work you do ensure we are making vital differences and inspiring others, but our other benefits also include:

· flexible working patterns with the option to work in a hybrid way (only available for some roles)

· 25 days of leave (pro rata for part time roles) each year plus 8 bank holidays and an additional 3 Celebration days that could be used between Christmas and new year, but may be used for other religious days or significant days such as your birthday.

· access to ongoing training and progress in the areas that interest you.

· access to our wellbeing initiatives and an Employee Assistance Programme

· enrolment on to our pension scheme

· a supportive, warm and fun working environment made up of values driven people who are passionate about changing the world for autistic people.

Application process:

To apply, please send a supporting statement and your CV to our current Head of people and Central via our webiste

In your supporting statement you must address the screening questions.

To discuss the role informally, please email us through our website.

We particularly welcome applications from global majority candidates, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at Resources for Autism. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for our community. As you would expect, we are a neuro-affirming employer, with a strengths and rights based approach to neurodiversity which affirms neurodivergent identity – we don’t want to “fix” or “cure” autism, and we don’t see it as a “disability” however we do recognise it can be “disabling”. We are working to improve the ways in which we recruit and support neurodiverse employees and those with lived experience of neurodiversity. RfA is a Disability Confidant employer and candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria, that have a disability will be guaranteed an interview. 

Deadline for applications: Tuesday the 31st of December 2024 at 6PM

Interviews: Tuesday the 21st of January 2025

Finance Officer

Duration: 5-Months Temporary role (December 2024 until April/May 2025)
Hourly pay: £14.89 plus £1.80 holiday pay - £16.21 plus £1.96 per hour holiday pay (equivalent to annual salary of £27,100 - £29,500 FTE pro-rata, dependent on experience)
Hours: Part-time (18 hours per week), with flexible scheduling to suit workload.
Location: Hybrid working with the option to work remotely or from the organisation's London office. Equipment will be provided.
Start Date: Week commencing 9th December

Charity People are delighted to be partnering with the leading membership organisation that supports grant-making organisations across the UK. They are seeking a skilled Finance Officer to provide essential financial support during a period of transition.

Key Responsibilities:
* Process invoices and payables, including coding, approvals in Sage, and managing online banking setups.
* Record and reconcile bank transactions using Sage and the organisation's CRM system.
* Reconcile monthly credit card statements and receipts.
* Generate member and renewal invoices via the CRM system.
* Monitor bank balances and outgoing expenditure to assist with cashflow management.
* Collaborate during an initial handover period with the current postholder (9th-20th December).

What We're Looking For:
* Proven experience in finance administration, with particular expertise using Sage.
* Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in reconciling financial data.
* Flexibility to adapt working hours, especially during the initial handover week.
* A proactive, team-oriented mindset, with strong organisational skills.

Why Join?
This role offers the flexibility to fit around your schedule while contributing to an impactful organisation that supports the charitable sector. Whether you prefer hybrid or fully remote working arrangements, this is an opportunity to make a difference while maintaining work-life balance.

How to Apply:
If you're excited about this opportunity and meet the requirements, please send your CV as soon as possible. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don't delay in applying!

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We know that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Move on Coordinator to join our Mental Health service in Islington.

£27,352.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.

Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.

Islington Mental Health Pathway consisted of one 24/7 supported living accommodations and three medium-low supported living accommodations. The Move On Coordinator will work across all services. The Move on Co-ordinator is responsible for managing and promoting Look Ahead's move on pathway across the Islington Mental Health Accommodation Pathway service, ensuring there are regular activities across all of our services that will not only build on residents' life skills but also enhance co-production within our services. The post holder will also be responsible for liaising with landlords and sourcing new move on routes for residents. The post holder will also be responsible for sourcing funding for activities both internal and externally and working with residents across our services to ensure that the activities ran are done so in a co-produced way. This will also involve liaising with and establishing relationships with agencies outside of the organisation with whom we can form joint working relationships that will help with developing life skills.

The Move on Co-ordinator will establish and promote the Look Ahead co-production model and also actively promote the move on pathway as a viable move on option to Look Ahead staff, residents and other stake holders such as local authorities and funders. The post holder will directly support new customers to move into their new accommodation and ensure support staff are fully equipped to inform customers about the move on process.

The ideal candidate will have good knowledge of housing and homelessness law and have good knowledge on the importance of co-production and the benefits of working in a co-produced manner. They will be someone who thrives on working under pressure, is a good team player and can demonstrate excellent networking and partnership.

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

What you'll do:

Develop links with private sector landlords and estate agents in order to source private rented stock and promote Look Ahead as a partner organisation.
Work in partnership with the local authority move on co-ordinator, creating innovative schemes to support long stayers in accommodation.
Attend and complete all relevant documentation for placement review meetings.
Maintain accurate records of service utilisation.
Develop and maintain an information resource to support operational staff in the resettlement of customers. This will include (but not limited to) Local Housing Allowance Rates, Partner Landlord and Estate Agency details and Rent Deposit Schemes. Act as the main point of contact for information and resources on the private rented sector.

For the full list please see our website.

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead

About you:

Is highly motivated and a self-starter.
Enjoys managing and motivating others.
Is confident with high levels of self-esteem.
Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication.
Is essentially customer focused.
Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication.
Is able to advertise and promote activities in a way that will lead to engagement.

For the full list please see our website.

What you'll bring:

Essential:

Has relevant sector work experience
Demonstrable experience of supporting vulnerable adults with Learning Disabilities.

Desirable:

Other relevant professional memberships and/or specialist qualifications

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.

We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:

We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

Senior Events Officer.
Salary: c£34,500 plus £3,333 Inner London Allowance per annum.
Location: London.
Contract: Permanent,35 hours per week.

Benefits:  
- 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays, with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave.
- Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities.
- Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages.
- Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover.
- Staff discount portal and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailer's discounts.

Why Action for Children?  
Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It is the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when we work together, we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children's lives. 

A bit about the role 
This is an exciting opportunity to join Action for Children as a Senior Events Officer on a Permanent Contract. You will both lead and support the delivery of high value fundraising and stewardship events within the team's UK-wide portfolio and provide exemplary day to day support to some of Action for Children's closest and most important supporters. It is an exciting time to join the team as they continue to expand the high-value events portfolio, to help drive vital income growth. 

How you'll help to create brighter futures by
- Manage and deliver events within the team portfolio, ensuring they are delivered to a high standard, to budget and leading to successful outcomes being achieved. 
- Build and manage day to day relationships with high value volunteer board and committee members. 
- Take responsibility for accurate financial management of events, reporting and contingency planning. 
- Prepare reports and evaluations, sharing recommendations and providing regular progress updates against objectives. 
- Use creative, and engaging methods of written and verbal communications to successfully negotiate to achieve positive outcomes, ensuring clear fundraising messaging and alignment with brand and campaign messaging. 
- Manage relationships with external suppliers and agencies to develop relationships, negotiate costs and contracts to support a strong ROI on events. 

Let's talk about you 
It's an exciting time to join the high value fundraising function at Action for Children, and we are looking for a collaborative, energised and forward-thinking individual to join our ambitious team of fundraising professionals.
- Essential experience of working on a range of successful fundraising, engagement, and stewardship events. 
- Experience of developing positive working relationships with staff, supporters, donors, and volunteers. 
- Experience of managing relationships and stewardship with high value fundraising committees or boards. 
- Experience of developing compelling fundraising and/or engagement materials. 
- Willingness to work flexible and unsocial hours including evenings/weekends as and when required. 
- Be willing and able to travel throughout the UK. This role will predominantly deliver events in and around the South of England, however there may be a requirement to travel more broadly as the high value events portfolio grows.
Please see the Job Description for the full list of accountabilities and requirements. 

Good to know
Application Process
Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

There are five sections to complete: Personal Details, CV, Supporting Statement & Information, Equality & Diversity, Submission & Declaration.

Diversity, equality, and inclusion
At Action for Children, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.
We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children.

Want to know more about Action for Children?

Find us on X, Linkedin, Facebook or YouTube to get to know us better.

Closing Date: Tuesday 24th December 2024.
Interviews will be week commencing 13th January 2025.

Job title: Advanced Recovery Practitioner (Women & Families)

Responsible to: Criminal Justice and Women/Families Team Manager

Salary: Starting salary is £31,438.42 per year (Full-time equivalent), (SC6- SP26).

Hours: 37.5 hours per week 

Contract type: Permanent

Location: City & Hackney Recovery Service 102-110 Mare Street, E8 3SG

Benefits: See supporting documents for information on benefits.

Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest, working in partnership with Turning Point and Antidote to provide the City and Hackney Recovery service. The service is based in each of City and Hackney’s neighbourhoods in order to be accessible, local and inclusive. A full integrated service, shaped by the community needs and voices of service users, carers, families, communities, all staff and volunteers will contribute to recovery, social inclusion and improving the quality of life of all our service users in the City of London and Hackney borough. The service has three elements: Out There, Everywhere- specialist outreach, in reach and engagement, Building Blocks- low, medium and hi intensity support pathways, and Get Connected- building on our local, individual, and shared assets to provide recovery capital and peer support. This role will support Women & Families of those affected by drug and alcohol use. They will involve Women & Families in service user’s recovery, empower Women & Families to secure their wellbeing and develop positive sustainable support networks and protecting people from harm.

We are seeking an Advanced Recovery Practitioner to support in the Women and Families team, within Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest, working in partnership with Turning Point and Antidote.  The successful candidate must have demonstrable experience in working within a substance misuse treatment and recovery setting, must have specialist training and supervision in one or more complexities alongside substance misuse. This may be mental health, long term conditions, criminal justice, offending behaviour, homelessness, motivational interviewing, safeguarding, family work.  Have an understanding of risk and risk management, as it applies to substance misuse and complexity.  Have a working knowledge of Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults framework, the ability to follow procedure and development of a culture of safe practice.  Ability to work under pressure and have significant experience of working in health and social care.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification on our website for more information.

DBS clearance at Adult and Children Enhanced with Barring is required for this role.

About Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest:

We are a multi-disciplinary provider of specialist mental health services and a part of the Mind Federation.

We promote both recovery from ill health for people with recurrent and enduring mental health difficulties and early intervention for those at risk of developing mental health issues, or who struggle with common mental health conditions.

We currently support around 5,000 people a year through a variety of services focusing on psychological, social, economic and workplace wellbeing, and support minoritised communities.

Our values are:

Working with Mind CHWF means you’ll be part of a dedicated, passionate, and professional workforce who cares about the work they do and make a real difference to the lives of the people in the City of London, Hackney, and Waltham Forest.

Our values are:

Connected: Creating a compassionate and supportive community.

Fair:  We strive for equity- no-one's needs should go unmet.

Brave: We walk with people, offering help by doing what works - proven or new

We are committed to actively becoming anti-racist in everything we do. This is a critical priority for Mind CHWF. We embrace diversity and understand that being an inclusive organisation that recognises different perspectives, will enable us to provide excellent services.

We are committed to ensuring all our employees are treated fairly and equitably at work and promoting equity in physical and mental health for all.

Those with lived experience of Mental Health are encouraged to apply.

Value-based Recruitment:

We know that for various reasons, not everybody who can successfully perform in a role, performs their best under traditional interview/selection procedures. We are therefore seeking ways to breakdown further barriers in our recruitment & selection process.

Shorted-listed candidates will be provided with some questions to help them prepare for the interview.

 How to apply:

For more information on the vacancy and how to apply, click the ‘Apply’ button - Please note that we are unable to consider incomplete applications.

The closing date is by 31st December 2024, however, please do not delay applying as this advert may close before the stated deadline if we find a suitable applicant for the role.

We are a disability confident employer. All applicants with a disability, who meet the minimum essential short-listing criteria are guaranteed an interview. If this applies to you, please let us know in your application.

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