The Forces Employment Charity are looking for highly motivated Quality and Compliance Coordinator to ensure the smooth running and maintenance of a comprehensive internal audit system in relation to Forces Employment Charity's ISO certifications and Cyber Essentials Plus and providing support on various operational matters and projects.

Compliance: The Quality and Compliance Coordinator is expected to comply with all Forces Employment Charity Data Protection Procedures, Privacy Framework, Policies including Safeguarding, Health and Safety as well as Operational Procedures Work Instructions.

This role is homebased with some travel as required

​Key Responsibilities:

• Carrying out annual internal audits for Forces Employment Charity’s ISO certifications and Cyber Essentials Plus including production and submission of full audit reports.
• Monitoring the audit cycle programmed to ensure it remains effective and up to date.
• Ensuring any non-conformities are listed on the appropriate non-conformities log and corrective actions are assigned to the appropriate party.
• Maintain continuous knowledge and understanding for each certification’s requirements, recommended best practices, tools, techniques and performance standards.
   

​Compliance and Governance:

• Maintain a framework for ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and best practice in relation to data protection, modern slavery, bribery, and corruption.
• Manage the compliance registers including Data and Policy Breaches, Non-Conformance, and Safeguarding and Incident.
• Monitor the charities compliance with best practice charity governance, including the Charity Governance Code. This will include the maintenance of governance registers, including Register of Trustees and Skills Matrix.

​Data Analysis and Reporting:

• ​Maintain integrity in all interactions with all CRM systems, ensuring accurate and timely recording of all quality   assurance activity
•  Liaise with the programme managers to ensure that performance reports and the quality assurance systems in   place are understood, function properly and are reported regularly
•  Develop approaches to extract information from the various CRM to meet reporting needs
•  Compile and present data for reports to existing funders, understanding the reporting requirements of each,   including written analysis to support reporting and infographics.

​Person Specification

Essential Competencies:

• ​Experience of conducting internal audits.
• ​Project coordination or assistance experience.
• Experience of data governance and information security, including GDPR 2016 and DPA 2018.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, QA applications and databases.
• Knowledge of tools, concepts and methodologies of QA/QC.

​Desirable Competencies:

• ISO Certified Implementer in the ISO Management System Standards; ISO 9001:2015.
• Experience working across multiple CRM systems including Salesforce.
• Empathy for those who have served in the armed forces.
• Knowledge of the UK Charity Governance Code.
• An understanding of the ISO 27001 and/or Cyber Essentials Plus requirements

​What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary- £28-30k
• Annual Leave- (25 days holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Grant Leave)
• 4% Pension Contribution
• Training and Development Opportunities​

Successful candidates will be required to undertake Ministry of Defence security clearance check which requires applicants to have been resident in the UK for over 5 years.

To apply, please submit a Covering Letter and CV. Closing date for the position is Midnight 9th of June 2022. Interviews are scheduled to be shortly after.

Senior Partnership Manager x 3 roles

Location:

1 x role supporting the South of England

The role holder will work across the south of England – with extensive travel across the region and to other regions of the UK.

The role holder will work from BookTrust offices in Battersea one day per week with the remainder of time being spent across the region and working flexibly from home or in partner settings.

1 x role supporting the Central England

The role holder will work across Central England – with extensive travel across the region and to other regions of the UK.

At present the role will be home based with the requirement to work across the region with regular travel to partner locations and other BookTrust offices in London and Leeds, however there may be a future requirement to base one day a week in a Central region office should the eventuality arise.

1 x role supporting the North of England

The role holder will work across the north of England – with extensive travel across the region and to other regions of the UK.

The role holder will work from BookTrust offices in Leeds one day per week with the remainder of time being spent across the region and working flexibly from home or in partner settings.

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £43,000 p.a.

BookTrust is the UK's largest children's reading charity. Working with every local authority and across every region in England, Northern Ireland and Wales, and supported by Arts Council funding, we reach over 3 million families a year through schools, health visitors, libraries and other partners. This incredible network helps us to get children excited about reading from an early age. We know that children who read are happier, healthier, more creative and do better at school.

This is an exciting time to join us; Book Trust is investing in the expansion of the Partnership Team that supports our work across England. Building our capacity in all regions of England will offer greater opportunity to work with our partners in a place-based way, working in and with local communities and the children and families most in need of support.

As a Senior Partnerships Manager, you will manage regional a team of partnerships professionals and the network of regional partners that support our work.

To apply, you must complete all elements of the process below and submit by the closing date. To find out 'How to Apply', please go to our website. The selection process will take place in June 2022.

1. Submit a written answer in no more than 750 words to the question below:

“Can you tell us about a time when you have managed multiple relationships to deliver an outcome or to meet the objectives critical to organisational delivery. Please tell us how you approached and led the management and development of those relationships, measured success and built best practice”.

1. Please submit your CV, comprising of no more than 2 sides of A4.
2. Please submit a covering email stating only the attachment of the documents set out in points 1 and 2 and confirming which role and region you wish to apply for. Lengthy covering emails will be disregarded

Want to join us? Find out more about who we are by going to our website. 

Closing date: Friday, 3rd June, 12pm

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity

We aim to provide an inclusive recruitment process and actively welcome applications from diverse talent pools: BAME candidates, candidates with disabilities and long-term conditions and candidates from underrepresented communities.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and want to ensure we have an accessible application process for all candidates. If you need any reasonable adjustments or would like us to do anything differently during the application process, please contact our HR team (contact details can be found on our website). 

BookTrust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The recruitment and selection process reflect our commitment to safeguarding therefore, the suitability of all prospective employees will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment, and pre-employment checks.

Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a fantastic health charity in their search for a Head of Community Fundraisin g in order to lead and motivate an enthusiastic team to deliver target income for the charity and grow fundraised income in line with the wider fundraising strategy.

You will manage and lead on five core income streams with a strong focus on higher value relationships and major donor income
You will represent the charity fundraising across the community, in order to promote and increase engagement, loyalty and support of the charity
You will be a high performing fundraiser with experience of leading and managing a team to deliver income growth. You will be ambitious and proactive and relish the opportunity to support the Charity to achieve its ambitious goals.

Ideally you will have:

* experience in developing and implementing fundraising strategy
* experience of securing financial support across a variety of income streams including major donors, corporate, events and volunteer-led, and community fundraising
* experience of proactively exploring, engaging and acquiring new supporters and avenues of funding
* Be able to work in a fast-paced environment, and to tight deadlines
* Be able to lead and motivate your team to ensure income growth goals and key objectives are met

Contract type: permanent, hybrid working
Location: Leeds
Deadline: ASAP
Salary: £41,000 - £49,000 per annum

If you are interested in the role or want to learn more, then please do get in touch with Dagmara on 02078207315 or email her at [email protected]

Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists operates an equal opportunity policy and commits to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

A not-for-profit organisation are recruiting for an Interim Finance Business Partner

Your new company
A London-based charity.

Your new role
Reporting to the Head of Finance Business Partnering, you will be responsible for accurate monthly management reporting; leading on project accounting; budgeting and forecasting and performance monitoring. Anticipated duration is for 4-5 months. To start ASAP. 100% remote working available.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a qualified Accountant with strong finance business partnering experience.

What you'll get in return
The opportunity to add value in a varied and interesting role.

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.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Part-time – expected commitment of 1.5 days per month, for at least six months

£10.80 /hr outside M25; £12.55 /hr inside M25. Travel expenses paid

Location - UK wide

Fixed term contract of 6 months

Ref: PCO-221

Are you a proactive, organised and compassionate individual with lived experience of the prison and probation services across England and Wales?  If so, St Giles Trust is looking for a Peer Consultant to join our team and deliver activities that will support and advise the National Probation Service on change as part of our ground-breaking Engaging People on Probation (EPOP) contract.

About St Giles Trust

An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others. 

The Wise Group is a leading social enterprise working to lift people out of poverty.  St Giles and The Wise Group came together to form a partnership with the aim of supporting the Probation Resettlement reforms by offering a high-quality service underpinned by staff who have lived experience and cultural competency.  This partnership includes the EPOP project, an exciting new opportunity to work closely with the National Probation Service and Peer Consultants will be at the centre of this project.

About this exciting opportunity

As Peer Consultant, you will participate actively in initial training in peer-led evaluation and consultancy approaches and in specialist and refresher training workshops on tools and techniques.  You will also work with regional and national NPS representatives to self-assess progress in engaging people on probation and identify areas of strength and for development, plus support the development of regional actions plans and measures of success.

We will also count on you to support, co-deliver, or lead activities to address areas for development in the region e.g. workshops, surveys, comms activities and to promote and demonstrate the value of POP involvement to everyone involved in the project.

What we are looking for

• Relevant lived experience, e.g. either on license, recently left the justice system, with other lived experience welcomed (e.g. of homelessness, mental distress, substance misuse, domestic violence/abuse)
• The ability to relate directly and authentically to people on probation as a peer
• A background of having links to people on probation
• The ability to follow processes and/or completing tasks, where accuracy is important
• A good knowledge and understanding of the issues faced by people on probation
• Sound IT, organisational and communication skills, both verbal and written

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, childcare vouchers, season ticket loan and much more.

For further information, or to apply, please visit our website via the ‘Apply’ button.

Closing date: 11pm, Sunday 24th July 2022.  Please apply early as interviews will be conducted when suitable applications are received.

St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Peer Support Coordinator with strong digital skills to join the Homicide Service Peer Support Team team, working 37.5 hours a week. This position is home-based.

Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?

Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?

If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 30 days plus Bank Holidays
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances & maternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About the role:

This role is home based, but will include some travel nationally, and some overnight stays.

As a Peer Support Coordinator you will: -

Manage a number of Peer Support volunteers who have lived experience of bereavement through homicide. You will support them to use their experience to help others who are also bereaved. This will involve monthly supervisions and regular communication to ensure they are up to date with service procedures and developments.

You will have experience of working in a trauma-informed way, with empathy and compassion. You will have good personal resilience, and be able to make effective use of supervisions to manage your wellbeing.

You will have a passion for using digital technology to make support accessible for people. You will take the lead on maintaining our secure online chat room by working with a group of volunteer supporters. You will also be key in the planning and organisation of our online support groups. Strong digital skills and enthusiasm for digital working is essential.

You will need: -

Knowledge of the impact of bereavement through homicide or the psychological impact of significant trauma resulting from a distressing event

Proven ability to work digitally in creative and appropriate ways to engage with service users and/or peer supporters

Confidence in using Microsoft Word, basic Excel and PowerPoint, and the ability to use client databases

Ability to work on own initiative with good time management skills, prioritise work load, and make use of clinical supervision

About us:

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

Victim Support is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all communities and monitor the diversity of applicants to analyse if we are representative of the communities we serve in terms of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, age and socio-economic status. As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we would particularly welcome applicants from BAME communities.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website, and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We looking forward to hearing from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.

The successful applicant will work closely with the Support Line Manager and team to deliver support for anyone affected by sarcoma. The post holder will be part of a growing Support Line team and be part of the continued expansion of the service as we grow in exciting new directions in 2022/23. This is an ideal role for someone who wants to expand their knowledge and experience in a role that can make a real impact for people affected by sarcoma and their families.

Information and support for those affected by sarcoma is at the heart of our charitable objectives. Thanks to the amazing generosity and support of the sarcoma community, Sarcoma UK’s profile and influence has grown significantly in the past four years. This has enabled us to grow our Information and Support Services.

Support

In February 2016 we launched our nurse-led Support Line. We have answered over 13,000 queries from patients, carers, family members, friends, and health professionals. We are independent and confidential, offering time and a listening ear, and help people to find the right answers for them. We help regional and national peer support groups to run effectively across the UK. These groups offer a lifeline to people affected by sarcoma. We offer annual grants to each group, attend group meetings to give presentations, provide speakers and give support and advice to group leaders.

Information

Sarcoma UK provides health information to those affected by sarcoma, their families and friends. Our range of patient guides cover diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and many other issues faced by those affected by sarcoma. Our information is very well received by patients and health professionals.

In March 2018 we launched the Sarcoma Clinical Trials Hub on our website. It is an accessible way for the sarcoma community to find out about sarcoma clinical trials in the UK.

Sarcoma UK aims to produce the highest quality information for the sarcoma community. We work in line with NHS England’s certification scheme, The Information Standard, to ensure the information we produce is clear and reflects the most up to date clinical guidance. We involve sarcoma experts and people with personal experience of sarcoma as reviewers of our information to ensure our information is accurate and relevant to our target audience.

Support Line Advisor

Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Location: Home based. The post holder will be required to come to the office occasionally for meetings (Angel, London EC1V).

Benefits:

• Flexible working
• Up to 5% matched contribution to Sarcoma UK pension scheme
• Sarcoma UK life insurance scheme
• 25 days holiday entitlement per annum plus bank holidays, the working days between Christmas and New Year and your Birthday
• Interest-free season ticket and bicycle loan
• Monthly clinical supervision and one to one therapy sessions if required

Job purpose

The purpose of the role is to provide expert support and information to people affected by sarcoma through the effective delivery of Sarcoma UK’s confidential Support Line service.

For further information, please click on the Application Pack where you will find the detailed job description and person specification. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Children and Young Persons Caseworker in the Manchester, Merseyside & West Yorkshire area to join the National Homicide Service, working 37.5 hours a week.

Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?

Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?

If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 30 days plus Bank Holidays
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances & maternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About the role:

This role is home working based with occasional travel in the Greater Manchester, Merseyside and West Yorkshire Area.

As a Homicide Service Childrens and Young Person caseworker you will be:

• Delivering a specialist digital service to children and young people (CYP) bereaved by homicide, and for those CYP who have witnessed a homicide where this is in London.
• Working collaboratively and jointly within the Homicide Service and other relevant organisations that can help to progress identified needs, and ensure that young people are central to all processes that involve them.
• Acting as the designated caseworker and manage a case-load
• Implementing the CYP Homicide Service Delivery Model
• Work closely and support colleagues to provide a trauma informed service to children and young people.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a high-quality, front-line service to bereaved young people following murder or manslaughter. Working with colleagues in the National Homicide Service, as well as partner agencies including education, police, courts, social services and many other statutory and third sector organisations.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

About Us:

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

Victim Support is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all communities and monitor the diversity of applicants to analyse if we are representative of the communities we serve in terms of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, age and socio-economic status. As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we would particularly welcome applicants from BAME communities.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website, and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We looking forward to hearing from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.

The Trusts Manager will have oversight and management of the Trusts Officers, building on existing relations and engaging with a whole new audience. The role will require experience of managing skilled fundraisers to develop long-term transformational relationships with trusts and foundations.  The post will work with the team to grow the trusts and foundation programme, research new funders, cultivate existing donors and collaborating with the wider Public Engagement Directorate team to support the overall supporter journey.

Contract: Permanent, Full- time (37.5 hours a week)

Salary: £22,489 - £23,672 per annum

Location: Barnsley and Sunderland

New opportunity not to be missed! Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity, is looking for a Jobs & Education Advisor to join our CP Works team based in Barnsley and Sunderland. In return, you will receive a competitive salary plus excellent benefits.

This is a permanent contract opportunity with a closing date of Monday 30th May 2022. Interviews will take place on Monday 13th June 2022.

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 Role

We are looking for a Jobs & Education Advisor to deliver employability programmes and contracts as requested by management. The post holder will manage a caseload across Barnsley and Sunderland and you will be expected to;

• Provide employment support to young people and/or unemployed clients. Deliver safe, quality outreach services by increasing appropriate referrals and supporting the retention of learners on internal/external programmes.
• Ensure the maximum number of learners achieve an employment, education or training (EET) status and or qualification post programme.
• Accurately create, track and manage young people’s EET data
• Provide face to face and telephone liaison at all levels,
• Maintain partnerships with all relevant external agencies
• Provide outreach across Barnsley and Sunderland

About You

The successful candidate would ideally hold an NVQ 3 or other professional qualification in Information, Advice and Guidance or in a related field and with a strong knowledge of working in compliance with safer working guidance and legislation. You will have strong written and verbal communication skills, and the IT skills necessary to undertake all administrative and reporting requirements. You will possess literacy and numeracy skills sufficient to support people around employment matters. You will be able to positively engage and understand the educational and employment needs of disadvantaged people through past appointments.

You will have strong knowledge and understanding of the importance of working in an equal opportunity and anti-oppressive framework and a willingness to put this in to practice.

Safeguarding Checks

Appointment to this post will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory criminal records check, satisfactory completion of references which covers a 5 year period and satisfactory checks of right to work documentation.

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 Jobs & Education Advisor click ‘Apply’ now!

Relationship Fundraising Manager – London X2
2 positions available on 12 Month fixed term contracts (covering family leave)
Full time (34.5 hours)
Mobile/Home based
£29,000 - £33,000 plus car allowance and benefits

Do you have a track record of building lasting relationships? Do you have the skills and passion to drive income now and increase a supporter’s lifetime value? Are you keen to use those skills to inspire more people to give to Macmillan so we can do whatever it takes to help everyone with cancer live life as fully as they can?

If so, read on.

We are looking for a new Relationship Fundraising Manager to join our team in London. 

We strive to ensure that every individual is empowered to bring their best self to work, and that’s why we offer flexibility in our hours and a range of benefits, to ensure we support you in your life and career ambitions. Macmillan has flexible start and finish times. We are determined to ensure our roles are accessible to disabled candidates and people with caring or childcare responsibilities.

This role is home-based, and ideally you will be located in the London area. There will be a requirement for some travel across London, and perhaps other parts of the UK occasionally. Ideally you will have a full UK driving licence at the time of application and, as a car allowance is provided with the role, you should have access to your own vehicle, however, as this is a London role applicants without a driving licence will be considered. 

There will also be a requirement for some flexibility and out of hours working to support occasional evening and weekend activity. You will be compensated for this with time off in lieu.

About the role
As a member of the relationship fundraising team, you will deliver first class personalised stewardship across Macmillan’s fundraising portfolio, working as one team, to deliver against financial and non-financial key performance indicators in an ever-evolving environment. You will understand your supporters’ motivations and help them to support Macmillan in the way that appeals to them. All while ensuring you offer excellent levels of communication; fundraising guidance; suitably recognise their contribution; and demonstrate the impact of their support for people affected by cancer.

About you
We are looking for an excellent relationship builder who is skilled in building rapport and confident developing relationships with a variety of different audiences, ranging from individuals, organisations, and groups. You will want to place our supporters at the heart of everything you do by cultivating and stewarding relationships to deliver a first-class experience.

You will work to targets and need strong planning and organisational skills to deal with the variety of challenges the role brings.

To be successful in this role you will need to have a positive, proactive, hands on approach in-order to deliver shared targets. These are measured by conversion, retention, and average value.

In addition, you will have strong written and oral communication and influencing skills to enable you to engage, inspire and deliver key messages. Plus, experience of working collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders

About us
We help millions of people with cancer across the UK live life as fully as they can through physical, emotional and financial support. Our values are at the heart of who we are and everything we do, inspiring our thinking and guiding our actions. Together, we do whatever it takes for people living with cancer; with heart, with strength and with ambition.

Recruitment Process

The application deadline is 5th June 2022, 23.59.

Interviews will be held on 14th June and 21st June.

Both interviews will take place over Microsoft Teams.

In order to ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all of our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed so that shortlisting is based solely upon the suitability of the candidate’s experience.

We have an exciting opportunity to support male victims of crime in Cumbria, working 37.5 hours a week.

Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for male victims of crime? Do you have resilience & adaptability?

If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including: -

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 30 days plus Bank Holidays
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances & maternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About the role:

The post is full time, Mon-Fri 9-5 although there will be a need for flexibility. The post is initially offered fixed term until March 2023 but may be extended depending on funding. This post is home-based but some travel around the Cumbria area may be required.

Please note that we are committed to provide support where victims can choose to be supported by someone of their own gender and so this post is open to male applicants only as being male is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

As a male victim caseworker you provide tailored advice and support to all male victims of crime including sexual and/or domestic violence. You will assist in the development of resources and support to meet the needs of male victims, and support the wider team to deliver the services ensuring that the needs of male victims of crime are met.

To be successful in this role you will be flexible and proactive, and have knowledge and experience of working with male victims of crime and have a thorough understanding of the needs of this group. You may have experience of delivering a service and working directly with people in a statutory, voluntary or community work setting. You will hold or be expected to train as an Independent Sexual Violence Adviser.

About Us:

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

Victim Support is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all communities and monitor the diversity of applicants to analyse if we are representative of the communities we serve in terms of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, age and socio-economic status. As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we would particularly welcome applicants from BAME communities.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website, and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We looking forward to hearing from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.

RFEA  are looking for a highly motivated self-starter with knowledge of the Armed Forces and Ex-Services charity network and the ability to understand the challenges more vulnerable veterans must overcome, particularly those who have entered the Criminal Justice System. This person will be home based (ideally in the North Yorkshire and North East area) travelling extensively around the region to provide face to face support to veterans within their home locations and partner organisations premises.

The successful applicant for this role will have a track record of delivering high quality results, with a strong beneficiary focus and be capable of working independently to targets and deadlines. Strong communication, IT and organisational skills are essential along with mentoring and coaching. Experience & knowledge of the criminal justice system, local government agencies and the ability to develop a network of contacts are also required, along with a clean driving licence.

Specific Responsibilities

Engagement

• Support the National Nova Manager to create and maintain strong working relationships with referring organisations in North Yorkshire and North East Area, including the Police and NHS Liaison and Diversion.
• Receive details of referrals from the Nova Client Advisors, or directly. If referrals are received directly share information with the Nova Client Advisors.
• Engage with veterans face-to-face for the initial visit and as necessary throughout their engagement with Project Nova, following the Case Management Guidance, RFEA Policies and the Project Nova Procedures.
• Register each Nova Veteran’s details on the CRM and obtain consent to share their data with organisations in the support network and any further information required by the Project Nova registration.
• Undertake a comprehensive needs assessment with each Nova Veteran.

Case Management

• Provide emotional support to veterans through regular contact whilst they are engaged with Project Nova.
• Establish a care coordination plan with each Nova Veteran that provides for support from within RFEA and Walking with the Wounded and with the organisations in the Nova area support Network.
• Work with families to ensure their effective participation in the Criminal Justice System, with other statutory services and with the support network.
• Keep clear records for each case on the CRM.
• Record the veterans journey on Outcome Star
• Ensure confidentiality, the family is a separate case to the veteran, who is also supported by Project Nova.
• When the Nova Veteran is ready, develop their employability and suitable opportunities for employment either, directly using RFEA employability tools and working with local employers or, through the wider RFEA or Walking With The Wounded.
• Project Nova is an active intervention. Close cases once the progress of Nova Veterans has reached its full potential, identifying long term social contact, formal or informal, in every case.

Person Specification

Essential Competencies

• Highly motivated and independent, capable of working remotely across a wide geographical area.
• Resilient and able to work with individuals with complex needs and cope with the rigors that arise from working with veterans in the criminal justice system.
• Commitment to working with each veteran without prejudice and in an equitable manner, including those who are arrested for violent or sexual offences.
• Experience of working with people using a mentoring or coaching approach to engage and support the individuals we work with to change their lives.
• Highly organised with strong IT skills and experience of using CRM systems.
• Strong communicators with veterans, referring organisations and within the Project Nova Team sharing information on cases with Team Leaders and Nova Client Advisors.
• Excellent team players who will contribute to a diverse and dedicated team.
• Driving licence and use of own car.
• Provide presentations to Northamptonshire OPCC and Partners when required.

This role is ‘Home Based’ around the Yorkshire Area area and is offered initially on a permanent contract, 35 hours per week with a salary of  £27,500  plus additional employee benefits.

To apply please submit a covering letter and applicable CV. The closing date is midnight  5th June 2022. Interviews will take place in March for an immediate start where possible.

Applicants will be required to undertake an Enhance DBS Disclosure and Police Vetting.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a creative Assistant Shop Manager who is looking to make their mark in a high profile store in Headingley. You will join us on a part time, permanent basis, working 7 hours per week on a rota basis (to include some weekends), and in return you will receive a competitive salary of up to £3567.06 per annum plus excellent benefits.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of adoption and homing centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2021 we helped 137,000 cats and kittens. That's the equivalent of around 375 cats a day!

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

Responsibilities of our Assistant Shop Manager:

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

What we’re looking for in our Assistant Shop Manager:

• Previous retail experience
• A strong communicator with excellent organisational skills
• A highly self-motivated, positive and resilient individual
• The ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of people
• Confidence working well on own initiative
• Experience of working in retail management is highly desirable, as is experience working in the charity retail sector

What we can offer you:

• salary of up to £3,567.06 per annum plus excellent benefits
• generous annual leave entitlement
• contribution pension scheme
• life assurance scheme
• range of health benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme
• and more

Join us as our Assistant Shop Manager and know you are helping to make a real difference to cats and kittens across the UK!

Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly. Applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

Closing date: 30th May 2022

Virtual interview date: TBC - Applications will be reviewed as they are recieved. 

Cats Protection is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and protecting anyone that comes into contact with us from harm.  We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.