Leeds Autism AIM is part of the Advonet Group, a growing organisation working with people who are marginalised, to raise their voices and have their rights respected. Leeds Autism AIM is co-led by autistic adults with 75% of the staff team having an autism diagnosis.
We have an exciting opportunity based within the Leeds Autism AIM service for someone passionate about ensuring the autistic population, who experience health inequalities, have access to, and are enabled to engage in healthcare services. This is a pioneering pilot that will both lead to tackling health inequalities and has the potential to be rolled out to other Local Care Partnerships beyond the initial 1-year pilot.
We are seeking an experienced Project Co-ordinator who can deliver the day to day activities involved in this project. The successful candidate for this position will work alongside the Project Lead and Peer Support Worker to primarily;
- Deliver training to partners
- Successfully engage with autistic individuals and support them to access healthcare through their GP practice
- Support individuals to complete self advocacy resources to enable them to achieve better health outcomes
- Develop self advocacy resources to help improve access and health outcomes
We are seeking a motivated individual who has experience of engaging with and working alongside both professionals and autistic adults to achieve good health outcomes.
You need to have relevant experience in similar type roles and have excellent engagement skills and understanding of the impact of health inequalities for the autistic population. We would particularly welcome applications from applicants who have lived experience of autism.
To apply for this role please complete the Advonet Application Form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, which can be found on the links on this page, along with a detailed job description and person specification (CVs will not be accepted).
Reasonable adjustments can be requested if you are successful in gaining an interview. We will inform all applicants whether they are successful in gaining an interview or not.
If you would like more information or an informal chat about the post please call Advonet (number on our website) and ask to speak to Owen Walker, AIM Manager.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Leeds Hospitals Charity
Leeds Hospitals Charity is proud to support Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The Trust comprises seven hospitals and a dental institute, including Leeds General Infirmary, St James University Hospital, Leeds Children’s Hospital and Leeds Cancer Centre. At Leeds Hospitals Charity, we work with NHS staff to improve the experience of patients and families. We’re passionate about healthcare and about making our hospitals amazing.
The Role
Leeds Hospitals Charity acting as the lead NHS charity in the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Integrated Care System is responsible for applying for and distributing £1.1m funding on behalf of national charity NHS Charities Together for one or more community partnership projects in recognition of the impact of Covid-19 on the wider community.
The Grants Manager will coordinate an exciting grants programme that is looking to award funding to strong, innovative strategic partnerships that will deliver a social return on investment. The funding represents an opportunity to address health inequalities that have been further exacerbated by Covid-19 in communities across West Yorkshire & Harrogate.
The Person
We are looking for someone who has experience of:
- grant management, ideally in a charity setting
- managing multi partner/collaborative projects
- developing impact evaluation processes
- project design, delivery and management over a sustained period
- producing high level reports and
- financial management, monitoring and reporting.
You will:
- be able to manage a wide range of relationships across a large geographical area
- be proactive, with a positive approach, identifying what is needed to sustain and support complex projects
- demonstrate excellent attention to detail with an ability to take a methodical and considered approach when evaluating and assessing application information
- possess excellent analytical skills able to interpret information and
- be an excellent communicator both verbally and in writing.
Leeds Autism AIM is part of the Advonet Group, a growing organisation working with people who are marginalised, to raise their voices and have their rights respected. Leeds Autism AIM is co-led by autistic adults with 75% of the staff team having an autism diagnosis.
We have an exciting opportunity based within the Leeds Autism AIM service for someone passionate about ensuring the autistic population, who experience health inequalities, have access to, and are enabled to engage in healthcare services. This is a pioneering pilot that will both lead to tackling health inequalities and has the potential to be rolled out to other Local Care Partnerships beyond the initial 1-year pilot.
We are seeking an experienced Project Lead who can manage a project from initiation to completion. The successful candidate for this position will be able to lead a small staff team to deliver the project activities and outcomes and use project data to demonstrate its impact and benefit. They will provide clear and accurate monitoring and evaluation information to create and support future funding opportunities. You will have experience of working with partners to achieve joint outcomes.
We are seeking a detail-focused individual who can ensure that the project is completed on time, in-budget and achieves its aims and objectives.
You need to have relevant experience in similar type roles and have excellent engagement skills and understanding of the impact of health inequalities for the autistic population. Ideally the candidate will have personal, academic or professional experience of autism.
To apply for this role please complete the Advonet Application Form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, which can be found on the links on this page, along with a detailed job description and person specification (CVs will not be accepted). See our website on how to apply.
Reasonable adjustments can be requested if you are successful in gaining an interview. We will inform all applicants whether they are successful in gaining an interview or not.
If you would like more information or an informal chat about the post please find the Advonet phone number (on our website) and ask to speak to Owen Walker, AIM Manager.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
New opportunity not to be missed! Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity, is looking for a Regional Fundraising Co-ordinator to join our Fundraising team based in Bradford or Manchester to support and develop Centrepoint's regional fundraising portfolio. In return, you will receive a competitive salary plus excellent benefits.
This is a 6-month fixed term contract opportunity with a closing date of 17th January 2021.
We help vulnerable young people by giving them the practical and emotional support they need to find a job and live independently.
Together with our partners, we support thousands of homeless young people each year.
The Fundraising Directorate is responsible for generating and raising the funds need to support the work we do. Millions of pounds is generated through businesses and their employees, trusts and foundations, wealthy individuals and fundraising events. Income from voluntary sources enables Centrepoint to provide non-statutory support services including the organisations in-house Learning and Health Teams and the Centrepoint Helpline.
What you’ll be doing…
• Working under direction from the Regional Fundraising Manager to support Centrepoint’s Regional Fundraising Strategy, primarily through community and events fundraising, with a particular focus on helping to develop community fundraising in the North.
• Develop and deliver a portfolio of regional events including challenge and mass participation events, supporting Centrepoint’s flagship Sleep Out events and other events on the calendar.
• Recruiting and managing the stewardship of regional events participants to maximize fundraising and turn them into committed Centrepoint supporters.
• Implementing and delivering an interesting and engaging communications schedule with regional events participants.
• Identifying key potential community partners, securing income and generating relationships with them.
• Developing existing community partnerships
What we offer in return...
In return for your efforts you’ll receive a competitive salary, excellent training and development, and a host of staff benefits including:
- 25 days of annual leave per year, rising by one day per year to a maximum of 27 days
- Excellent training package to ensure you have the skills and knowledge to build a new career
- Employer pension contributions of 4%
- Clear career progressions, linked to portfolio work, that enables movement up the pay scale
- Access to Cycle 2 Work loan scheme
- An interest-free travel loan
We seek to challenge discrimination and are committed to fairness and equality within Centrepoint. We welcome applications from anyone with direct experience of being homeless or using young people's services.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join our team as a Regional Fundraising Co-ordiantor, click ‘Apply’ now!
Keywords: Fundraising / Corporate / Bradford / Manchester / Charity / Homeslessness
Centrepoint is the UK’s leading charity for homeless young people.
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The duties will involve the following:
- Teaching of children five days a week, for two hours and holding of other necessary classes which assist the youth of today in better understanding of Islam and in becoming a good citizen.
- In the absence off the Head Imam from the mosque, lead daily prayers (including Friday
- Juma prayer). Funeral prayers etc,
- Lead Tarawee prayers during the month of Ramadan.
- Lead Eid prayers second jamat (on two occasions in a year)
- Assist in leading celebrations of holy days, such as; Ghearveen Shareef (once a month), Milad un Nabee (once a year) and other similar days in the Islamic calendar.
- Conducting of marriage ceremonies, in the absence of Head Imam.
- Conducting of Khatams / remembrance of dearly departed.
Particular Skills, experience and qualifications
- Proven track record of high achiever in Hifaz-e-Quran
- Ability to work and communicate with children effectively
- Be willing to undertake appropriate further studies for personal development that will further benefit the organization.
Closing Date: 8th February 2021
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you motivated to tackle the challenge of improving the homes and lives of older people? A great networker, excellent communicator and driven to make a difference to older people's lives? Then this is the job for you.
Care & Repair England is a small, national housing charity dedicated to improving the homes and lives of older people. We are looking for a self-motivated person to head up our work with older people, local agencies and decision makers in the North of England.
As our part time North of England Officer you would lead on specific projects, particularly those working directly with older activists, groups, networks and forums to improve local provision of practical housing services for older people. You would also contribute to our wider efforts to improve the policy and practice links between housing, health and care.
We are looking for someone with strong interpersonal skills, able to work well with a wide range of people and organisations, with good communication and writing skills. Knowledge about housing, planning, ageing and related policy and practice is essential.
Very importantly, you need to have commitment and drive to improve older people’s lives.
Location Home based , located in North West /Yorkshire & Humberside regions, ideally central/ within easy reach of both, close to good transport links (preferably to public transport + road networks)
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Location: Leeds (or home-based)
Hours: Part-time (3 days)
Contract length: 9 month maternity cover
Salary: £28,000 per annum
Children’s Heart Surgery Fund (CHSF) provides vital funding and resources to support the Leeds Congenital Heart Unit in providing life-saving medical equipment, parent accommodation for families and essential ward resources. At CHSF they recognise that caring for people with congenital heart disease involves so much more than just treating the heart itself, which is why they care for the heart, mind, family and future. If you are looking to develop your career within an organisation with a mission such as this, then this could be the opportunity for you!
We are recruiting a Corporate Partnerships Manager to join the team at an exciting time in the charity’s corporate fundraising journey. In this role you will be tasked with the exciting challenge of developing and managing a pipeline of successful and mutually beneficial corporate partnerships.
Working across specific campaigns you will be required to identify new corporate leads communicating with key contacts in order to encourage and motivate them to engage with CHSF in a meaningful and beneficial way. You will also be required to nurture the relationships with existing partners, providing them with regular charity updates and encouraging their ongoing support. You will be well supported in the position but will also have the scope and flexibility to demonstrate your own flair and passion when engaging with supporters.
To be considered for this role you will ideally come to us with experience working in a fundraising setting and a good understanding of the important elements of managing corporate relationships. We are also happy consider applications from individuals from a more corporate sales or business development background who are looking to apply their skills in a charitable setting. Integral to success in this role will be your ability to follow a specific sales / business development process and you will ideally have experience adopting a systematic approach to generating and managing leads. Perhaps most importantly you should be determined, reliable and organised with a methodical and flexible approach to work and be committed to the values and cause of this wonderful organisation.
This role is a part-time position covering a maternity period of 9 months. Due to the impact of Covid-19 the role is currently based from home but, when open, the offices are based in Leeds. For the right candidate we would be happy to consider someone based entirely from home.
The recruitment for this role is ongoing, and the position will close when a sufficient number of suitable applications have been received. If you wish to express an interest in this role, please apply directly or contact Charlie or Leanne at Charity Horizons for more information.
Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.
We are looking for an ambitious manager to take charge of our major growth plans to provide accommodation and employment for the homeless. Emmaus Bradford is a homelessness charity with a difference - we don’t just give people a bed for the night; we offer a home, meaningful work and a sense of belonging. The key requirements of the job are:
- To develop and implement a capital fundraising strategy
- To apply to suitable trusts and foundations for start-up funding
- To enhance and expand the retail offer and other income-generating activities
- To identify and acquire a suitable residential building
- To launch the Emmaus Companion offer - providing home, work and support.
We are looking for someone with experience in a senior managerment role with proven expertise in project management, fundraising and business development. Third sector experience and some knowledge of retail management are desirable.
Please refer to the application pack and job description for more details.
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Bradford Service Manager
Specialist Autism Services are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Service Manager to lead our provision at our Bradford site. We are really keen to get an excellent manager on board, who is looking for a new challenge, to drive this service forward and maintain our high-quality standards.
Specialist Autism Services provides a unique blend of education and care. We deliver a strengths-based autism specific personalised learning programme, to develop social, communication and employment skills which empower our members to engage with new opportunities, make informed choices, achieve their goals, maximising independence and inclusion.
We offer a wide variety of different workshops, such as creative arts, drama, money and business, wellbeing and personal development, community engagement, employability, and independent living. Although the subjects are very different, the workshops are all similar in that individuals are supported according to their individual learning style, to enable individuals to progress towards their personal goals.
As the Service Manager your role will be to oversee the delivery and development of the Bradford site and will have the opportunity to work alongside our dedicated and passionate staff team.
In return we will offer you a salary of £27,000 a year, a good company pension package, 34 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) and an additional birthday leave day, sociable working hours, comprehensive training as part of the induction, free car parking and the chance to join a team of like-minded individuals who are kind, caring, compassionate and dedicated to improving the lives of individuals on the Autism Spectrum.
If you are looking for a long and rewarding career, where you can really make a difference to the lives of the people we support, and you feel that you have the right values, attitude and experience for this role then we are keen to hear from you.
Essential Skills and Experience:
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Experience of working with adults with an Autism Spectrum Condition.
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Experience of leading or managing a team.
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Experience of service management.
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Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and representing an organisation at external events.
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Good knowledge of safeguarding procedures.
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Experience of monitoring, reviewing, and auditing information for quality assurance purposes.
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NVQ Level 5 qualification or equivalent.
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Full UK driving license.
To Make an Application:
• Please send your CV
• Applications sent in any other format or via any other route/email address will not be accepted
• We will contact candidates for interview by email
• Please note it is not possible for us to give feedback to non- shortlisted applicants
Specialist Autism Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Vulnerable Adults and all successful applicants will be asked to apply (through Specialist Autism Services) for an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a right to work in the UK check. Specialist Autism Services is a Disability Confident Leader and an Equal Opportunities employer. Please note, we do not work with recruitment agencies.
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Location: Flexible within England & Wales
Department: People Experience
Citizens Advice offers confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person for free. Through our national network of charities, we give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented throughout Citizens Advice. We are a member of the race equality campaign at Business in the Community, the Prince’s responsible business network and are committed to improving employment opportunities for ethnic minorities across the UK. We also welcome applications from, LGB and Trans and non binary candidates.
We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in role profiles.
This is a fixed term to permanent role.
We are looking for a wellbeing leader to develop and lead the strategic vision for wellbeing across the organisation; deliver innovative wellbeing solutions that contribute to positive wellbeing outcomes. The role holder will work in and through partnerships across the organisation to drive our wellbeing agenda.
The national Citizens Advice operates from offices in England and Wales, with offices in Cardiff, London, Birmingham, Leeds, therefore all successful applicants must be based within England or Wales.
We are looking for a warm, person focused mental health professional to lead the delivery of a recovery based accommodation service in Bradford. The post holder will be responsible for the operational management of Hill Top Cottages (an accommodation based service for 28 people with mental health needs).
You will have an extensive knowledge of mental health recovery approaches, with skills in promoting independence and community links. You will be motivated to drive the service forward, empowering service users to move to less supported accommodation. You will demonstrate a person-centered approach and the ability to achieve positive outcomes through co-production with service users and creative multi-agency working. A relevant qualification is desirable, such as RMN, Social Work or management qualification. Supervisory experience is essential. Experience of evidencing achievements and outcomes for service users is desirable.
In return we offer a wide range of benefits to ensure job satisfaction. This includes:
• Guaranteed Contracted Hours
• Free life assurance
• Pension with company contribution
• Highly serviced employee advice line
• A range of employee discounts
Creative Support is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to delivering local high quality care through a well established and supported local work force.
(Please note - If there is a high volume of applications received before this time, we may bring the closing date forward)
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Vacancy Reference Number:
DCHDO/LCC/FR/UK-R1
Position title:
Donor Care Help Desk Officer
Reports to:
Call Centre Manager
Location:
FLEXIBLE – with frequent attendance Required at Muslim Hands UK, 595-597 Commercial Road, London, E1 0HJ.
Hours of Work:
Full-time, 35 hours per week
Salary guideline:
Up to £22,000 (depending on experience)
Terms of Employment:
Permanent Contract (with a 6-Month Probationary Period)
Application Process & Closing Date:
Send an up to date CV and supporting Covering Letter by Email by no later than 24th January 2021
Approx. Interview & Role Commencement Date(s):
Interviews: As and When Suitable Candidates Identified
Start: ASAP thereafter
NB: -
- Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date, to hold Zoom or Skype Interview with Muslim Hands
- Please include your Skype ID in your application.
- Muslim Hands reserves the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate be found ahead of the ‘closing date’ [24th January 2021].
Donor Care Help Desk Officer
Muslim Hands is an international NGO working in over 40 countries around the globe. We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic individual to join our Donor Care team as a Donor Care Help Desk Officer.
We receive a large number of queries from donors and the general public whether via email, the website or other channels.
As a Help Desk Officer you will be responsible for:
- Managing all donor communications
- Working with others in the Donor Liaison and Contact Centre teams
- Ensure Donor queries are dealt with in a timely and professional manner.
- Drafting responses
- Escalating issues that require assistance from other staff and other related duties.
This a busy job in a fast-paced environment and is well suited to those who enjoy multi-tasking and striving for 100% donor satisfaction.
This job involves heavy use of our help desk software.
Training will be provided but you should be able to demonstrate strong technical skills.
Essential Requirements:
- Ability to demonstrate current eligibility to work within the United Kingdom
- Must be able to either:
- Provide a valid Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate (issued within the last year) when requested by Muslim Hands; OR
- Undertake to provide full cooperation for Muslim Hands to perform a DBS Check at the required level appropriate for this / similar role.
- To demonstrate Muslim Hands’ values and ethics in own working practices, approach and conduct
- To support with Fundraising activities from time-to-time, committing to partake in approximately 5-Live-TV-Appeals during our peak periods.
- To undertake any reasonable responsibilities as required by Line Manager
- To promote and adhere to all Muslim Hands Policies, Procedures and Professional Practices
- Customer / Donor Service experience
- Good time keeping and organisation skills
- Strong technical skills
- Confident and pleasant communication skills
Highly Desirable:
- Be well versed in different fundraising requirements and strategies.
- Similar NGO/Charity experience
If you feel you meet the above criteria and you have a strong commitment to Muslim Hands values, goals and beliefs as well as a desire to improve all of our donors' experiences please apply!
NB:-
- This Job Description / Specification is illustrative and non-exhaustive in scope.
- The post-holder may be required to undertake any reasonable tasks as and when required by Line Manager from time to time to reflect the changing needs of the Organisation.
- Strong candidates applying from outside of London will be considered as this position could work remotely with occasional travel to the office if deemed necessary.
- Unfortunately, we will only be able to contact successful candidates so if you have not heard from us by the closure date unfortunately your application will have been unsuccessful.
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A bit about us...
The Bone Cancer Research Trust (BCRT) is the leading charity dedicated to fighting primary bone cancer. Our mission is to save lives and improve outcomes through research, information, awareness and support. In 2019 we were awarded 'National Healthcare & Medical Research Charity of the Year' at the National Charity Awards and the Yorkshire & Humber Institute of Fundraising named our Fundraising & Communications Team 'Fundraising Team of the Year'. We are a small but incredibly passionate and driven organisation that is proud and supportive of our people. Together we are #TeamBones and we make a big impact for our community.
About the role...
Are you a science graduate with a passion for data? Would you like to use data to drive improvements for primary bone cancer patients? If so, this exciting new role may be for you.
The Senior Research & Advocacy Officer will support the Research, Information & Support Team in interpreting, analysing and reporting on a large cohort of primary bone cancer data, obtained from multiple sources, to understand how these factors affect outcome and to use this knowledge to accelerate our commitment to address these.
The successful candidate will be central to supporting the charity’s advocacy and research activities, helping to ensure our advocacy, and influencing work delivers the maximum possible impact for primary bone cancer patients.
The successful candidates will be offered a 12 months contract in the first instance.
About You...
You will have significant experience in quantitative and qualitative research data analysis and a good understanding of statistical methodology.
The post holder will be organised and will be able to manage several tasks at once, meeting strict deadlines. Given the current situation, all employees of the Bone Cancer Research Trust are currently home-based and so it is imperative that the post-holder is a self-starter and able to plan and carry out work independently. As we are a small team, a team-player attitude is a must, as well as a positive and can-do approach.
The application process...
- Application form submission closing date: 17th January
- Shortlisting and telephone interviews: W/C 18th January
- Interviews (via Zoom): W/C 25th January
For more details please see the full Job Description.
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Department: Customer Journey
Citizens Advice offers confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free. Through our national network of charities, we give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented throughout Citizens Advice. We are a member of the race equality campaign at Business in the Community, the Prince’s responsible business network and are committed to improving employment opportunities for ethnic minorities across the UK. We also welcome applications from, LGB and Trans and non binary candidates.
We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in role profiles.
You will lead a high-profile, business critical, priority team transforming the platforms used by Citizens Advice volunteers to deliver remote advice to the public. This will involve replacing existing telephony and webchat platforms and introducing video chat capabilities to the network. Our phone service alone receives over 4.6 million calls from the public every year and is staffed by thousands of volunteers.
You will be responsible for overall delivery of this transformation effort, which is expected to take up to 2.5 years and will involve discovering requirements, testing and procuring solutions and rolling out new technologies to thousands of volunteers across England and Wales. You will be responsible for ensuring that work is coordinated across a range of teams and departments, with internal and external stakeholders. You will also line manage junior product roles, including one responsible for maintaining our legacy remote advice platforms.
The national Citizens Advice operates from offices in England and Wales, with 5 regional offices based in Cardiff, London, Birmingham, Leeds, and Liverpool, therefore all successful applicants must be based within England or Wales.
Please note, in the event of a high number of applications we reserve the right to close the application early.
Would you like to work for a leading mental health charity?
Do you want a rewarding career where you can really make a difference?
If yes, join us here at Rethink Mental Illness.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Supervising Advocate to join our inspiring and friendly Barnsley Advocacy team. Your role will be a permanent position, working part time, 21 hours per week based in the service.
Our Barnsley Advocacy service works in accordance with relevant legislation and statutory guidelines to provide specialist advocacy services as appropriate across a range of disciplines including, IMCA, DOLS, RPR, IMHA, Care Act and Community Advocacy. We provide a range of generic and statutory (instructed or non-instructed) support in secure units, hospitals, care settings or in the community.
Who are we?
We’re Rethink Mental Illness, a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. We support thousands of people through our groups, services, policy, campaigns and advice and information. Our work supports us in delivering on our mission: “A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.”
In everything we do, we seek to demonstrate our values: Passion, Commitment, Openness, Hope, Expertise and Understanding. If these values resonate with you, we would love to hear from you.
What will you be doing?
- Co-ordinating a high quality, responsive and effective advocacy service in accordance with the service specification, contract and legislative timescales; ensuring a consistent standards are maintained and delivered in an empowering framework.
- Maintaining a thorough understanding of how the contract should be delivered, actively monitoring and taking action on performance against KPI targets and deliverables; ensuring that the service demonstrates positive outcomes, impacts and added value.
- Allocating referrals in accordance with the service standards and engagement protocols.
- Reviewing and checking monthly advocate reports for accuracy and quality and conduct case file and practice audits and reviews.
- Supporting advocates with case management and practice issues including report writing and reviewing.
- Recruiting the best talent and ensure that all new staff and volunteers receive a high-quality workplace induction; ensuring they have then knowledge, information and resources to be successful in their roles.
- Contributing to the promotion and understanding of the role of statutory and non-statutory advocacy services among staff working in health and social care services, service users, carers and other stakeholders.
- Keeping accurate factual records relating to the service users and their cases, including keeping the case management database up to date.
Do you have what we are looking for?
- I have substantial practical experience working as a statutory advocate.
- I have completed the relevant National Qualification in Independent Advocacy and units as required by the contract and service
- Team management or supervisory experience of developing staff and/or volunteers, setting and
reviewing SMART objectives, and taking immediate action to address performance or conduct issues. - An understanding of case management systems and implementing safeguarding protocols.
- Have a good understanding of advocacy practice and principles of empowerment and knowledge of relevant legislation.
- Ability to manage a complex caseload covering a wide range of subjects ensuring independence and clarity of decision making.
- Ability to travel throughout the Locality, including travel when required to Hub Office
What will you receive?
You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your abilities with the opportunity to make a real difference every day. In addition, you will have excellent development opportunities including funded training, career development and a range e-learning courses. You will also receive:
- Salary of £22,407.40 to £25,690.03 pro rata
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance and employee assistance programme
- 25 days annual leave rising to 30 days plus bank holidays
- Your "Rethink Day" - 1 day’s additional leave (pro rata) on your Birthday
- Eyecare vouchers
- Flexible working
Don’t just change jobs, change lives!
Just a couple of final things,
We welcome applications from everyone, applicants with lived experience, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning+ (LGBTQ+), people with a disability, or those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds are actively encouraged to apply. We are proud to have also been awarded Disability Confident employer status. We have an ambition of becoming an anti-racist organisation and we recognise there is more to do in ensuring our recruitment is fair and inclusive, which is why we are recruiting new roles in helping us to achieve this. Please be mindful that we may need to close adverts early if we receive a high volume of applications, we therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible. If a shortened closing date has a significant impact on your ability to apply, please let us know.
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