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The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is seeking a Safeguarding Administrator to play a key role within the Safeguarding team, based from Causton Street.
Job Summary
The Safeguarding Administrator provides comprehensive administrative support for meetings and safeguarding activities to aid the smooth running of the safeguarding team. This role ensure that the safeguarding team provides a professional and friendly service to parishes within the Diocese of London, and to the London Diocesan Fund.
Job responsibilities
Administrative support for meetings
- Provide administrative support for the Safeguarding Leadership Team.
- Produce high quality accurate minutes of team meetings and ensure they run smoothly.
Administrative support for safeguarding activity
- Work with the Safer Churches Programme Manager to provide day to day administrative support, working closely to ensure functions run smoothly.
- Work within national and diocesan safer churches policy and procedures as defined in the safer churches programme of work.
- Support the Safeguarding Advisors with safeguarding agreements and risk assessments as required.
- Provide effective administrative support, maintaining standards as required by the Diocese.
- Work with the Safer Churches Programme Manager to provide performance data to assist the regular reporting management information.
- Provide administrative support for Disclosure and Baring Service checks.
Training administration
- Provide administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the safeguarding training programme.
- Support trainers’ timely preparation, pre and post training.
- Co-ordinate the evaluation process to assess trainer performance and impact on learning.
- Manage safeguarding training inbox.
- Work closely with colleagues in the Area Offices to keep licensed clergy and lay ministers training kept up to date.
General administrative support
- Ensure confidentially in line with GDPR.
- Process Invoices and annual subscriptions in a timely way and maintain tracking spreadsheet.
- Update contact details of local authorities, LADO’s and statutory agencies covering the diocesan area.
- Undertake any other duties that are commensurate with the role.
Person Specification
Essential
- Experience in the undertaking of routine and time-bound tasks
- Educated to GCSE or equivalent standard
- IT proficiency (MS Office suite)
- Fluency in spoken English and ability to write clearly in English.
- Ability to handle people sensitively
- Ability to take comprehensive notes and prepare accurate minutes
- Empathetic to the mission and values of the Church of England
- Right to work in the UK
- Basic DBS Check
Desirable
- Previous administrative experience
- Experience of working in a value-based organisation
Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on Person Specification.
About the London Diocesan Fund
The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is the employment body that serves and supports the Diocese of London and Church of England. The Diocesan of London comprises of c400 parishes north of the River Thames and within the M25 motorway.
The Church of England in London is growing, vibrant and at the heart of communities throughout the capital. At the London Diocesan Fund we seek to do everything we can to support this mission and growth, using our resources to help our parishes and chaplains to serve over 4 million people.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community.
We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME), women, and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation.
Safeguarding
The Diocese of London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Benefits of working with us
The LDF offers a supportive working environment, opportunity for career development and the following financial benefits:
- Competitive remuneration package
- 27 annual leave days to rise to 30 after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays
- 15% employer pension contribution and salary sacrifice available
- Death in service benefit x3 of basic gross salary
- Enhanced maternity leave of six months full pay, after 12 months’ of employment
- Season ticket loans of public transport
- Access to Benenden Health Insurance
- EAP counselling through Health Assured
- Up to £100 for eye test and contribution to spectacles
- Two additional paid days for community volunteering
This role is offered as a full-time position (35 hours per week). However, we are open to job-share arrangements. If you are interested in a job-share, please specify the number of hours per week you would consider.
Interviews will be held: To be confirmed.
Please note that this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date if the right candidate is found.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Trusts and Grants Manager will develop and implement a strategy to grow income from trusts, foundations, and institutional funders. This role requires a highly organised, results-driven individual with excellent written communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with funders.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of securing five- and six-figure grants, be confident in designing persuasive proposals, and can analyse financial and project data to ensure accurate reporting.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a tangible difference to the lives of people living with migraine.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Making The Leap is an innovative societal change charity that aims to make a big difference. From direct delivery, to advocacy and leadership, we refuse to stay in our lane and believe passionately that those we exist to serve have the right to be anything they want to be. To say that this is an exciting time for the organisation would be an understatement, as our incredible funders, donors, partners and supporters have given us the chance to move to the next level, and have further influence and delivery nationally.
The shared soul of the organisation is to be passionate about helping young people from less-advantaged backgrounds; build up other charities and community groups and want to partner with them or support them; want to work with businesses and organisations to get things done; and care deeply about addressing racial inequity.
The organisation has a number of strands: core Making The Leap; the UK Social Mobility Awards; the Social Mobility Podcast, Black Charity Leaders and The Social Mobility List.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Team: Advocacy
Location: Remote - commutable distance to Cardiff
Work pattern: Mon-Fri, 7 hours per day
Salary: Up to £36,649 per year
Contract: Permanent
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Advocacy and Government Relations Officer for Wales:
- Lead engagement with the Welsh Government and MSs
- Support engagement with the UK Parliament
- Monitor parliamentary activity daily and conducting online research
- Preparing position statements and responses to external policy developments
- Developing public-facing charity campaigns including online resources, organising events and delivering presentations
- Media spokesperson for Cats Protection
About the Advocacy team:
You will be working as part of the Advocacy & Government Relations team in the Advocacy & Influence Directorate. The team is made up of 8 members who work across the whole of the UK speaking up for cats. Our campaigns change laws to better protect the health and welfare of cats.
What we’re looking for in our Advocacy and Government Relations Officer for Wales:
- Experience of advocacy, public affairs or influencing work (which may include campaigns), ideally in Wales
- Lives within a commutable distance of Cardiff or willing to relocate to the area
- Experience of policy work and research
- Experience of dealing with high profile/ VIP individuals e.g. Ministers, MSs, MPs, MSPs, MLAs, Government Officials, Local Councillors and officers, corporate executives; professional organisations
- Proven ability to multi-task and work independently on own initiative, accurately and under pressure
- Experience of effective use of social media and the internet in an advocacy/campaign context
- A confident communicator with good written and oral skills; and great people skills
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to be flexible and adaptable
- Intermediate skills using Microsoft Office – Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
- Full, valid, UK driving licence
What we can offer you:
- range of health benefits
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
- Access to a wide range of internal and external learning and development opportunities
- A friendly and supportive team
- and much more
Application closing date: 30th January 2025
Virtual interview date: 17th & 19th February 2025
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
1. Anonymised application form
2. Video screening
3. Virtual interview
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Please email us if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
£64,253 per annum
Full time, 35 hours per week
Permanent contract
North of England
Home based role and living within the relevant region or close enough proximity to be able to travel and meet the requirements of this role’ (subject to meeting homeworking assessment requirements, which includes a minimum broadband speed of 18Mbps and a dedicated space to work from).
Employees are still expected to attend the office for in-person meetings when required for their role and the organisation.
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join the Employee Relations and Union Services in the CSP as a full time Senior Negotiating Officer (SNO) for the North of England. This is a challenging, but very enjoyable role which will see you:
- Supporting, advising and training the network of stewards, safety representatives and equality representatives in the North of England.
- Advising and supporting stewards to manage their own casework, whilst managing your own caseload of employment relations issues, including but not limited to dicisplinaries, grievances, sickness absence, HCPC and legal cases.
- Attending and representing the CSP at strategic regional forums such as regional Social Partnership Forums and Integrated Care Boards/Integrated Care Systems.
You will be working in a wider team of Senior Negotiating Officers and organisers, whilst also working in a cross directorate fashion to deliver on the local priorities for members.
We are looking for an individual with significant experience and a background in the trade union movement. They should be dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for members and to building the membership and activism levels in the CSP.
You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to problem solve. You will also have experience in advocacy and representing members and have a thorough understanding of the current issues facing CSP members. You will also be expected to be able to display excellent trade union knowledge.
Why work for the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy?
The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) is the professional, educational and trade union body for the UK's 65,000 chartered physiotherapists, physiotherapy students and support workers; and one of the largest representative bodies in healthcare.
At the CSP, our goal is to create a culture characterised by innovation, respect, encouragement, passion and teamwork. We all strive for continuous improvement and to be the best at everything we do. We aspire to work in a way that embodies our values of learning, courage, inclusive and integrity. Our shared values are part of our organisational DNA, reflecting the expectations we have of ourselves and others. They guide what we do and how we do it, to have the greatest impact for our members. Please visit the website for further information.
We offer an excellent benefits package, including 27 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, Christmas office closure between 25 December to 01 January and generous pension scheme with 12% employer contribution.
To enable our employees to balance their individual, family and work-life, we would be happy to discuss flexible working arrangements with shortlisted candidates (subject to business needs).
For further information and details of how to apply, please visit the website via the apply button. CVs will not be accepted.
Closing date: 10am, 29th January 2025.
Interview date: Monday 17th February 2025, in person at the CSP London office.
If you require any adjustments during the application stage, please email the Human Resources team at head office.
The CSP is committed to equity of opportunity, aiming to provide a working and learning environment free from discrimination. We are taking appropriate steps to create a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we work and live in. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from candidates under-represented in the CSP’s workforce, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and LGBTQIA+ people. Please note, all candidates will be expected to actively demonstrate their commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Belonging throughout the application and interview stages. To view our equity, diversity and belonging strategy, please visit the website.
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To apply for this role please use the following link: Director of Corporate Services - Refuge - Applied
Please note we will not accept applications if they have not been completed using the above link.
We are recruiting for a Director of Corporate Services to join our Senior Leadership team here at Refuge.
Job Title: Director of Corporate Services
Location: Flexible/Hybrid with the ability to attend the London Office (Vauxhall) at least once a week
Salary: £88,000 per annum (Inclusive of £3,000 London Weighting, which may not be applicable depending on your home location and any agreed permanent homeworking arrangement)
Contract type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Refuge isthe largest domestic abuse organisation in the UK. On any given day our services support thousands of women and their children, helping them to overcome the physical, emotional, financial and logistical impacts of abuse and rebuild their lives.
Do you have significant experience leading corporate service functions and overseeing the management of physical and financial resources to ensure efficiency, effectiveness and quality of service? If so, this is an exciting opportunity to join oursenior leadership team, acting as trusted advisor to the CEO and Board on the formation, development and application of policy and strategic decisions.
To be successful in this role, you will be a qualified accountant with experience of managing multiple income streams including housing, voluntary, contract and trading income. You will have a comprehensive understanding of objective centric risk management, alongside the ability to lead strategic projects.
You will be rewarded not only through a competitive pay and reward package, but through the ability to grow and develop alongside hundreds of inspiring colleagues at all levels across Refuge dedicated to the important work that we do.
Closing Date: 9.00 am Monday 27 January 2025
First Round Interview Date: Wednesday 12 February 2025, remotely
Second Round Interview Date: Week commencing 17 February 2025, in person
To apply for this role please use the following link: Director of Corporate Services - Refuge - Applied
Please note we will not accept applications if they have not been completed using the above link.
Applications must be completed and submitted by 9.00am on Monday 27 January 2025
Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services, and we are proud to be a leader in our field and an employer of choice, with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development. For more information on our work, please visit
Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Prospectus is excited to be working with a growing organisation to recruit a Fundraising and Development Manager. This Charity is on a mission to break down barriers that unfairly hinder disabled students in further and higher education and when they transition into the workplace.
This organisation has office space in Horsham so you can work a hybrid pattern or from home. The salary is circa £45,000 FTE and the working week is 35 hours over 5 days, or open to part time arrangements. There will be some travel required. Please get in touch to discuss flexibility around location, salary and hours.
As the Fundraising and Development Manager, you will take the lead on fundraising as part of this small, growing organisation. You will steward, support and strengthen their existing portfolio of Trust and Corporate donors as well as developing new relationships and new income to support the Snowdon Trusts' mission. This Charity has influential partners, supporters and Trustees to help drive this activity and your CEO is an experienced fundraiser who sees income growth as a priority and will provide both strategic and practical support.
To be successful, you will be an excellent relationship builder at all levels. We're looking for someone creative, strategic and organised as well as being a confident and effective communicator and a strong team player. Ideally you have a track record of driving new donor engagement and securing sustainable multi-year funding from Trusts, Corporates and/or High Net Worth Individuals. You'll have good experience in at least one of these areas of fundraising and will demonstrate sound knowledge where your direct experience might be more limited.
If you are seeking a dynamic and engaging fundraising position which offers you the chance to play a pivotal role within a small but ambitious organisation and you share our passion for this mission, then please do get in touch!
How to Apply
This Charity is a Disability Confident Employer so will guarantee you an interview if you are disabled and meet the essential skills in the person specification.
Prospectus encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of age, gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity status. If you meet some of the criteria but not all, you are still encouraged to inquire and learn more, as Prospectus can guide you through each aspect of the role and support your application.
Prospectus is dedicated to supporting candidates throughout the application process. To apply, please submit your CV initially. If your experience is suitable, you will receive the full job description, and a call or meeting will be arranged to brief you on the role, ensuring you have all the information needed to formally apply. We look forward to connecting with you soon
Introduction and background
Founded in 2011, the Maternal Mental Health Alliance (MMHA) is a UK-wide charity and network of over 130 member organisations, parents, and clinicians dedicated to ensuring all women, birthing people, babies and families impacted by perinatal mental health problems have access to high-quality, compassionate care and support.
The MMHA has recently been awarded a 5-year grant by the National Lottery Community Fund to tackle maternal mental health inequities through community action.
The Maternal Mental Health Councils project will develop, test and replicate a model of community-based decision-making, support and service provision that is led by women with lived experience. The aim is to achieve system change locally and nationally to improve the mental health of marginalised women and is the next phase of the MMHA’s programme to tackle maternal mental health inequities across the UK.
With this funding, we are pleased to be recruiting for an exciting new National Programme Manager role to lead this important work and be an integral part of creating change for families across the UK.
Main responsibilities
Project delivery
- Deliver all key elements of the MMH Council project, in four localities, covering four different populations, implementing a model of community action led by women with lived experience
- Set up, convene, and facilitate the project governance board
- Research, identify and engage with local community and service organisations, and recruit and liaise with local core partner organisations
- Seek out, develop relationships, and work with other stakeholders, including healthcare professionals, voluntary and community organisations, commissioners, local authority staff, politicians, employers, and others with a shared commitment to achieving the objectives of the project
- With local partners, to recruit lived experience chairs and co-ordinators to lead the MMHA Councils
- Link with other organisations, groups, partnerships and local systems-change initiatives – such as Integrated Care Boards, Health and Wellbeing Boards, and Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnerships
- Set up a national advisory group consisting of a range of representatives from partner organisations
- Identify and share learnings from the project to support wider MMHA campaigning
- Work with evaluation partners to build impact frameworks and support outcomes measurement
- Deliver events across the UK to disseminate learning and impact systems change
Project management
- Ensure the project is managed clearly and proportionately, with key decisions and activities documented
- Monitor delivery against agreed outcomes
- Maintain project plans and other relevant documentation, including risk registers
- Write reports, for external and external use, including for MMHA trustees and the Community Fund
- Capture notes and learning from key events and activities, including the MMH Councils, project governance board, and national advisory group
- Undertake administrative tasks to support the delivery of the project.
People and relationships
- Support and enable women with lived experience to become and remain leaders of this work
- Work with internal and external stakeholders to deliver the project.
Reporting, finance and compliance
- Ensure financial agreements and robust systems are in place with partners
- Manage day-to-day budgets, ensuring the project remains within the agreed expenditure
- Ensure an effective process so that project stakeholders, including women with lived experience, are promptly reimbursed for any costs incurred
Download the job pack for a list of the skills and experience we're looking for.
How to apply
The application process is outlined in the job pack.
- Deadline: 10am, Tuesday 4th February 2025
- First interviews: online, Wednesday 12th February 2025.
The MMHA is dedicated to ensuring women and families affected by perinatal mental illness have access to high-quality, compassionate care.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: South Kensington, London (2 days a week)
Applications close at 9 a.m. Monday 3rd February
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity is recruiting a Head of Major Gifts and Events to play a crucial role in their most ambitious strategy yet, raising at least £215m over a five-year period. Following the huge success of The Oak Cancer Centre Appeal, the Charity is now committed to raising £150m through a capital appeal for a new major development project in Chelsea, which will launch in 2025.
Who we are.
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity raises money to support the Royal Marsden, a world-leading cancer centre. We ensure our nurses, doctors and research teams can provide the very best care and develop life-saving treatments used across the UK and worldwide.
From funding state-of-the-art equipment and ground-breaking research to creating the very best patient environments, we will never stop looking for ways to improve the lives of people affected by cancer.
The Major Gifts and Events Team.
Our team is in the Philanthropy and Partnerships (P&P) Directorate, a high-performing function responsible for all areas of high-value fundraising, including major donors, trusts and foundations, corporate partners, and special events/high-value committee supporters.
We work with the Charity’s most generous individual supporters, who make a significant difference to the work of The Royal Marsden. Our Events team generates income from high-value committee-led events and supports other teams to reach their income targets.
Who we are looking for.
We seek a Head of Major Gifts and Events with extensive experience developing major gift fundraising programmes. You will have a proven track record of personally securing seven-figure gifts and managing long-term donor relationships. The ideal candidate will also have expertise in managing and developing relationships, delivering significant income through high-value committees, appeal boards, or equivalent, and successfully organising fundraising events. You will have experience leading, motivating and developing teams, particularly within a non-profit environment.
An interest in cancer and health issues is essential, along with the ability to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive, and confidential information and to negotiate effectively with senior stakeholders.
Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the job description and register your interest to apply.
Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 3rd February.
Our client is a leading mental-health charity who has been supporting children, young people and families for the past 70 years. We are pleased to be assisting them in their search for a temporary Regional Implementation Advisor. The role is running until the 31st of March in the first instance and is full time (35 hours per week) working remotely.
Key Responsibilities for this role include:
- Being lead researcher, using specialist knowledge of research methods.
- Leading regional stakeholder development and relationships with key stakeholders in local authorities, and the voluntary and community sectors.
- Sharing good practice, supporting problem-solving at a regional level.
- Leading regional events and developing and distributing learning and best practice around the implementation of family hubs.
- Supporting the Programme Manager in developing a tiered offer of support to regional areas on family hub design and implementation - focusing on government funded areas.
- Gathering and identifying support needs, ensuring particular attention to equity, diversity and inclusion and safeguarding.
- Establishing and maintaining positive and strong relationships with relevant departments and stakeholders.
- Contributing to the creation of high-quality resources, tailored to meet the needs of regional areas in the implementation of family hubs.
- Delivering presentations at both internal and external meetings, events and conferences.
To be considered for this position, you should possess:
- Previous experience in a similar role, preferably within a charity setting.
- Knowledge of relevant Local Authority and Voluntary Community Sector practices.
- Awareness of UK policies and issues affecting the provision of health and social care services for families with young children.
- Understanding of participant and patient confidentiality requirements.
- Ability to prioritise varying workloads and project requirements.
- Strong communication skills including verbal and written communication.
- Ability to facilitate Community of Practices and other groups in a local authority setting.
- Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
The position aims to start as soon as possible, requiring candidates to be available immediately or have a short notice period to be considered.
If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, kindly express your interest by submitting your CV in Word format.
As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.
Your new role
The Executive Officer (EO) will play a crucial administrative role within the team, supporting strategic aims and ensuring smooth operations. This position requires a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office and IT, excellent grammar, and strong written and oral communication skills. The EO will engage in a variety of tasks, including:
- Administrative Support: Managing and coordinating administrative tasks, ensuring efficient workflow.
- Communication:
High-level communication with internal and external stakeholders, participating in meetings, and providing feedback. - Data Analysis: Analysing and interpreting data to produce reports.
- Minute Taking: Occasionally taking minutes on a rotational basis.
- Research: Conducting research and gathering information as needed.
Key responsibilities- Assist the team in achieving strategic goals.
- Provide reliable and trustworthy support, ensuring actions from forums and conferences are communicated and followed up.
- Participate in internal and external meetings, providing feedback and ensuring follow-up actions.
- Analyse complex information and express ideas clearly in both written and oral formats.
- Work flexibly with a variety of team members and stakeholders.
- Produce reports based on data analysis and interpretation.
What you'll need to succeed
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office and IT.
- Excellent grammar and communication skills (both written and oral).
- Experience in a similar administrative role.
- Background in nutrition or experience with legislation is beneficial but not essential.
- The ability to manage and coordinate administrative tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience in taking minutes and providing feedback from meetings.
What you'll get in return
- Predominantly work from home (WFH).
- Fast-paced at times, requiring the ability to manage and coordinate effectively.
- Occasional in-person meetings and travel for team building days (not mandatory).
- £19 per hour inclusive of holiday pay
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Benefits: Pluxee employee benefits, generous 15 paid sick days and annual leave allowance of 33 days (inclusive of bank holidays, note the service is closed only on Christmas day, boxing day and new year's day), Employee Assistance Programme - with access to free counselling, legal advice etc. Work based pension contribution.
Work Pattern: Full time (Shift Work including some evening and Saturday with opportunities for overtime during peak periods).
Hours: 36 hours per week
Location: Based at HF Mencap (Within Hammersmith and Fulham and surrounding London Boroughs)
Staff are expected to support people with learning disabilities in the local community and across London as required.
Reports to: Manager
About HF Mencap
· Our Mission: To empower children and adults with learning disabilities and autism to get their voice heard, reach their potential and be included in their local community.
· Our Vision: We seek to promote the wellbeing and development of children and adults with learning disabilities and autism in all areas of their lives as well as supporting their families and carers.
Context
We are seeking a creative and challenge-driven individual passionate about making a positive impact. The ideal candidate can confidently make decisions under pressure.
Strong IT skills are essential for updating our rota system (BrightHR) and creating and reviewing risk assessments and support plans using Log My Care, while ensuring compliance with data protection laws.
Self-motivation and commitment to achieving optimal outcomes for those we support are crucial. You will collaborate with the Service Manager and MyLife Team to ensure high-quality support and compliance with health and safety standards. Your work should reflect HF Mencap’s values and focus on person-centred services.
All individuals accessing our services must receive support aligned with HF Mencap’s ethos and the best practices outlined in the Care Standards Act 2014.
Job Role Overview
Main purpose of the role
As a role model, you will demonstrate excellent support to individuals accessing our services. You will assist the Service Manager and Centre Supervisor in effectively teaching, supporting, and managing the support worker team. Your contribution will be vital in ensuring our services are well-led, safe, caring, effective, and responsive.
· Your role will involve leading in creating and updating relevant risk assessments, support plans, and Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs).
· You will work with the MyLife team to create community inclusion plans or help with goal setting for our clients.
· You will be open to learning how to make information accessible through Easy Read formatting where needed.
· We want you to nurture and inspire individuals who join HF Mencap, contributing to the development of a skilled staff team that provides exceptional support services across the sector.
· Additionally, you will work with the team to gather feedback from our stakeholders—including people accessing our services, families, carers, and social workers—to help shape and improve service delivery.
· You will be required to adhere to both internal and external standards set by our funders and the Local Authority.
· While you have core responsibilities within this role, it is expected that you will adapt to meet the needs of the service. This may include undertaking support worker duties when necessary to maintain appropriate staffing levels.
· Your tasks may include providing personal care and supporting individuals with various disabilities as they participate in different activities offered at our Centre, as well as helping them access local community facilities.
Core Responsibilities
Induction and Onboarding:
- Deliver thorough induction sessions for new recruits to ensure a smooth onboarding process, familiarising them with organisational policies, procedures, and expectations. This may include demonstrating best practices during their two-week shadowing period.
Responsive and Person-Centred Care:
- Carry out your work in a responsive, inclusive, and person-centred manner.
Centre Supervision:
- Cover for the centre supervisor as required to maintain the smooth daily operation of the Support Service.
Probation and Staff Supervision:
- Monitor upcoming probation review dates and notify the manager accordingly. Conduct supervision and review meetings with support staff, setting clear targets and evaluating progress toward achieving them.
Reflective Practice:
- Lead support staff in using reflective practice to enhance their learning and development.
Rota Management:
- Update the rota using relevant systems to provide coverage for the MyLife Centre manager as needed.
Data Protection:
- Handle private and sensitive information by following the correct data protection protocols.
Standards of Care:
- Ensure you and your support staff offer the highest standards of care and support to each person accessing our services.
Documentation:
- Ensure all documentation related to an individual’s needs and choices is current, comprehensive, represents the views of the person and their family, and is used daily to inform practice.
Community Engagement:
- Ensure you and your staff assist and encourage individuals to engage in community life, develop and maintain relationships, explore leisure options, learn life skills, and express themselves.
Risk Assessments:
- Complete and document risk assessments as needed.
Health and Well-Being:
- Promote the health, safety, and well-being of the individuals we support while respecting their personal choices and empowering positive risk-taking.
Collaborative Culture:
- Develop a collaborative working culture that benefits the individuals we support.
IT Utilisation:
- Make full use of IT systems and support staff in maximising their use in their roles.
On-Call Phone Management:
-You will be jointly responsible for managing the on-call phone, used within the centre and held by supervisors to address inquiries from parents and staff. This responsibility is shared with another supervisor and includes maintaining the phone during out-of-hours periods. The on-call phone remains active 7 days a week, and you will ensure timely and appropriate responses to calls during your designated shifts.
Confidentiality:
- Always maintain confidentiality.
Community Involvement:
- Recognise the importance of community involvement for the individuals you support. Actively promote their participation in the local community by organising and scheduling engaging community outings.
Flexibility:
- Work flexibly to respond to the needs and wishes of the individuals you support, which may include completing on-call duties and being away from home as required.
Safeguarding:
- Protect the individuals being supported from abuse and poor practice by undertaking Safeguarding Adults Training to understand how, when, and to whom to report concerns.
Personal Care:
- Support individuals with personal care requirements, including supporting them with toileting needs, the use of hoists, and PEG feeding (training will be provided).
Flexible Responsibilities:
- Understand that the nature of the work involves unpredictable and varied responsibilities. All employees are expected to work flexibly to cover tasks not specifically outlined in their job description.
Client Referrals:
- Take the lead on referring new clients and collaborate with families, carers, and social workers as needed, particularly in the Service Manager's absence.
Qualifications/Skills/Experience
Education and Qualifications/ Experience/ Skill Requirements Knowledge Requirements
Must-Have Qualifications and Skills
· Hold a Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care or equivalent.
· Willingness to work towards a Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 4 while in post.
· Hold a minimum of 2 years' experience as a supervisor.
· Proven experience in clear and effective communication.
· Knowledge and experience of managing workplace conflict through effective communication before escalation to senior management.
· Experience in monitoring and maintaining accurate and up-to-date records (both electronic and paper).
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word), Publisher, Email etc.
· Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
· Commitment to personal development and the development of others.
· Qualities such as sensitivity, patience, and trustworthiness.
· Experience in conducting risk assessments.
· A commitment to providing exceptional services to individuals with learning disabilities.
· A desire to support individuals in leading independent lives.
· Commitment to implementing equal opportunities.
· Ability to work effectively under pressure.
· A strong character to handle challenging situations professionally and constructively.
Nice-to-Have Qualifications and Skills
· Experience within the social care sector and working with people who have learning disabilities and or autism.
· Understanding of health and safety issues.
· Knowledge of food hygiene and personal hygiene practices.
· Experience in driving culture change within teams.
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Employment Policy and Public Affairs Officer
Remote working
£30,000 - £34,000 pa pro rata plus excellent benefits
35 hours per week (part-time considered)
This is not a traditional policy and public affairs role. You may have gained your experience in the third sector, civil service or working for an MP, or maybe in a corporate HR or EDI role. You will help deliver our ambitious plan to secure social change to make society more inclusive for people who are deaf or have hearing loss. In this role you will be working across our range of policy, programme and public affairs activity – engaging with external stakeholders, including policy makers and large corporate partners, to improve access to and the experience of employment for our communities.
Around half of your time will be dedicated to policy work as part of our Employment Programme. We know that people who are deaf or have a hearing loss are less likely to be in employment, and that employer attitudes and poor Government support holds our community back. You’ll need to understand the disability employment policy landscape and marshal our evidence to make a persuasive case for social change to Government and other stakeholders.
RNID provides consultancy services to or enters into partnerships with businesses to help them become a better and more inclusive employer of people who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus. You will support this work by bringing your knowledge and expertise of employment policy to ensure that we provide up to date advice and guidance. You’ll also play a key role in translating this evidence into information and guidance for our website.
You will be the public affairs coordinator for the team, including actively supporting the APPG for Deafness, for which RNID provides the secretariat. You’ll also be required to undertake daily political monitoring and co-ordinate how we support our parliamentary champions in Westminster.
Essential experience:
• Some experience in a policy and public affairs role
• Understanding of day-to-day parliamentary procedures
• Demonstrable ability to distil information into well-structured written briefings or summaries
• Experience of working on employment and/or disability employment issues
• A proactive and creative mindset, with an ability to work flexibly
• Evidence of strong organisational skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
We are RNID: the national charity supporting the 18 million people in the UK who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus. We also know the value of a friendly face in local communities to support people where they need it most.
We are a remote working organisation, with colleagues based across the UK and Ireland.. We come together in person three times a year for our Staff Summits.. We bring together the best of digital and in-person working in a modern, progressive organisation. We offer a sector-leading flexible working policy to all our staff from day one.
We know our colleagues have responsibilities and interests outside work and we want to support that, which is why we offer a sector-leading flexible working policy to all our staff from day one. Our values are at the heart of how we work and communicate with each other, and the outside world. We strive to be an organisation that is connected, insightful, curious and passionate in everything we do.
We champion the value of difference and equality and celebrate our diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively encourage applications from eligible candidates from BAME backgrounds or who are deaf or hard of hearing. With almost 20% of our employees having a disability we proudly hold Disability Confident Leader status and guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum essential criteria.
Closing date: 10 February 2025
Interviews: w/c 17 February 2025
Supporting people who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus
Digital Marketing & Design Manager (1y FTC) - National Youth Agency
The National Youth Agency is looking for a creative and innovative Digital Marketing and Design Manager
Are you passionate about leading digital campaigns and creating impactful content?
Do you thrive on designing engaging visual materials and growing an organisation’s digital presence?
Contract: 1-Year Fixed term contract (maternity cover)
Hours: Full-time 37 hours per week – flexible working. Part-time applications (minimum of 30-hours per week will be considered).
Salary: £36,000 - 40,000 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications).
Location: Remote / Home working with some travel to meetings, conferences and events required.
What we do
Youth work is the best methodology to unlock young people’s potential by providing high quality support and opportunities. Skilled youth workers build relationships that support young people to explore their personal, social, and educational development. Youth work enables young people to develop their voice, influence, and place within society.
As the national body for youth work, NYA has a dual function. We are the professional, statutory, and regulatory body (PSRB) responsible for qualifications, quality standards and safeguarding for youth work and services in England. In line with our charity mission and aims, we also champion youth work through research, advocacy, campaigns, and programmes.
About the Role
This is more than just a job.
This is an opportunity to make a difference. You will join our people-focussed inclusive team in improving the lives of young people, empowering them to reach their full potential and shape a brighter future.
You will be joining our dynamic Communications Team as our Digital Marketing and Design Manager to provide maternity cover.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead NYA's digital presence, ensuring all content reflects our brand and engages a diverse audience.
In this role, you’ll oversee the creation of impactful digital campaigns and resources, manage our social media and email marketing, and maintain our website. You’ll work on innovative projects, including designing branded materials, crafting dynamic content like infographics and videos, and developing marketing strategies to showcase the value of youth work.
Key Responsibilities
- Acting as the guardian of the NYA brand across digital platforms.
- Designing creative assets for events, campaigns, and publications.
- Leading and maintaining NYA’s digital marketing strategies, identifying new trends and audience opportunities.
- Managing the production and performance of digital content, including videos, reports, and newsletters.
- Supporting website development to improve user experience and engagement.
If you’re a creative thinker, strong communicator with digital marketing and graphic design experience find out if this role is for you by downloading a copy of our Candidate Pack to see full information about the role and requirements.
Why work for us?
Our team members rated NYA 9 out of 10 as an employer 90% would recommend working at NYA to their friends and family.
What our team say about working at NYA*:
‘A great environment to work, with colleagues who I care for & who care about me’
‘I feel INCREDIBLY supported & grateful to work for this fantastic organisation’
‘Always willing to listen, providing trust & freedom as an employer’
*Source: NYA staff survey October 2023
NYA operates as a people-first organisation, prioritising the well-being and needs of its employees.
NYA offers an exceptional flexible working approach which encourages our team to balance professional responsibilities with their personal life.
NYA is committed to supporting the continual personal and professional development of our team and helping them achieve their ambitions including training and corporate mentorship opportunities.
We provide 25 days leave plus 8 days, life assurance scheme, 5% employer pension contribution and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme via Spectrum.life with unlimited specialist support available to all NYA employees.
To apply now:
Please download our Candidate Pack to find out more about the role and requirements
Please use our online application process to submit the following by Sunday 16th February 2025:
A detailed CV setting out your career history, with responsibilities and achievements in line with the person specification in the 'About You' section.
A covering letter (maximum two sides) highlighting your suitability for the role and how you meet the person specification. Please note that the covering letter is an important part of the application and we will not accept CV’s without one.
Diversity monitoring information – Diversity monitoring – This information is optional and is for our EEDI monitoring purposes only. This data will be anonymised and processed in accordance with UK Data Protection Law.
We encourage you to apply without delay as we will close the recruitment process early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.
Interviews scheduled: 26th/27th February 2025 (subject to change)
At the National Youth Agency, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We are deeply committed to embedding equity, equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging (EEDI) across everything we do.
We believe that a diverse workforce brings invaluable perspectives and strengthens our ability to support young people and the youth work sector effectively.
We are actively seeking applications from individuals of all backgrounds, especially those from minoritised and underrepresented communities, as we work to increase our diversity and representation. Your lived experiences and unique perspectives are crucial in shaping our work and ensuring it reflects the communities we serve.
If you share our passion for making a difference and fostering an inclusive workplace, we encourage you to apply and join us in creating positive social change.
Youth Work changes lives.
Which is why we’re committed to ensuring that as many young people as possible get to benefit from it. As the national body for youth work in England, the National Youth Agency (NYA) exists to champion its transformative power. We believe all young people should have the opportunity to benefit from the life-changing impact of extraordinary youth workers and trained volunteers.
We help to grow youth work provision in ways that keep it effective, relevant, safe and engaging, to help millions of young people reach their potential and thrive. We do this by providing guidance, support, advice, training and staff development opportunities for youth workers and youth work organisations. At the heart of everything we do are young people themselves. We work hard to ensure their voices are integrated into all our work, to develop provision that truly meets their needs.
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Battersea's Launchpad Programme team has been established at Battersea to deliver our huge exciting and transformational Data Strategy, streamlining the way we receive, manage and work with data right across Battersea. Our new approach will enable smoother animal, customer and supporter journeys and will help us to embed a truly data and insight-driven approach at Battersea.
We are looking for someone to join our team as a Data Executive, to maintain and develop the quality of data held on our fundraising database, Raiser’s Edge. You will play an active role in data accuracy, data imports, user training and simple data selections, ensuring that we make the best use of our data. This role is integral for the success of Battersea Dogs and Cat’s Home fundraising strategy.
To be successful in this role, you will have experience with CRM database skills, of bulk data imports and data reconciliation against external data files, and have excellent project management skills.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.
We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Closing date: 30th January 2025
Interview date(s): TBC
To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.
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