About the role

We are looking for an exceptional storyteller and copywriter - with innate curiosity, an eye for a great story and a love of language - to join our Brand team. Sitting within the broader Marketing & Communications department, the Brand team acts as custodian of our story and visual identity. And increasingly as go-to experts for creative input – sourcing compelling stories to fuel the narrative, fulfilling creative briefs, producing a regular supply of great audience relevant content for use on digital platforms, producing digital and printed corporate communications materials, as well as offering creative advice and training to other departments.

Through this role we want to:

• Drive our digital first storytelling, exploring new ways and trends to create a richer, online experience
• Deliver on more creative briefs in-house - as creative lead, as well as service provider
• Demonstrate the power of storytelling and beautifully crafted copy to solve communication problems and inspire people to take action
• Embed excellence into our storytelling and copywriting
• Make it easier for non- experts to use our verbal identity and achieve more consistency in how it is used.

You will research and write great stories, working in collaboration with other colleagues/teams to support print and digital marketing and fundraising campaigns and activities.

Using your skill and experience to support and internal corporate communications messaging and channels by working in partnership with designers and other creative colleagues to take internal briefs, advise on the best strategies to deliver results, and develop creative concepts.

By continually looking for new ideas and innovation you will champion creativity and promote our organisational narrative and identity. Supporting with content collection on international trips, as required, to gather compelling stories of change.

About you

A proven flair for copywriting and the instinct to find, research and highlight stories that exemplify and highlight our work is fundamental to this role.

You will have a strong track record in researching, developing and commissioning engaging stories for range of audiences. Bringing your expertise in writing and editing to adapt messaging and tone to suit specific needs and channels including digital content for web, email, video scripts, infographics, animated gifs, and animation.

An ability to understand and interpret a creative brief, generate innovative ideas, and clearly pitch and communicate them to colleagues and external stakeholders is key. Coupled with a willingness to work across a variety of projects in a face-paced, evolving portfolio of work.

You will have a curious mind set, be self-motivated and prepared to play an active role as we work out exactly what we need to say and to whom, working in partnership with designers or strategists to solve creative problems.

Why join us?

The opportunity to work for an organisation that is making a positive difference to the lives of people worldwide, a friendly and supportive culture, working with values driven and highly engaged colleagues, work life balance and flexible working – these are just some of the reasons we think Practical Action is a great place to work.

Our modern, open plan offices are located in the centre of Rugby and near to Rugby train station.

In addition, we offer the following benefits:

• Full time roles are contracted at 35 hours per week.
• Some evening and weekend work may be required on an ad hoc basis, including attending events as a Practical Action representative.
• Flexible working hours are encouraged and enabled – depending on the role, remote working is possible.
• 26 days holiday rising with continuous service, in addition to public holidays.
• Pension scheme - employer contributes 10.5% of salary and the employee contributes 5%.
• Enhanced family friendly policies, including maternity, adoption, paternity and shared parental leave.
• Life assurance (3 x annual salary).
• Bike to Work scheme.

About us

We are an international development organisation putting ingenious ideas to work so people in poverty can change their world.

We help people find solutions to some of the world’s toughest problems. Challenges made worse by catastrophic climate change and persistent gender inequality. We work with communities to develop ingenious, lasting and locally owned solutions for agriculture, water and waste management, climate resilience and clean energy. And we share what works with others, so answers that start small can grow big.

We’re a global change-making group. The group consists of a UK registered charity with community projects in Africa, Asia and Latin America, an independent development publishing company and a technical consulting service. We combine these specialisms to multiply our impact and help shape a world that works better for everyone.

Practical Action believe that having a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace culture based on respect will enable us to be an effective organisation. We seek to create an inclusive workplace in which people are accepted as individuals, regardless of their differences and where they feel their contribution is valued. We treat all applications for employment on their merits and do not take into consideration any factors that are not relevant to the job such as disability, race, age, religion, gender, gender reassignment or sexual orientation.

Additional information

• Please note that should we recruit a suitable candidate before the closing date, we will close applications earlier than the specified date.
• We treat all applications for employment on their merits and do not take into consideration any factors that are not relevant to the job such as disability, race, age, religion, gender, gender reassignment or sexual orientation.
• Practical Action is committed to safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults and as such candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal checks and terrorist financing.
• The successful applicant must have the pre-existing right to both live and work in the UK.

The Survivors Trust (TST) is a UK-wide national umbrella agency for 120 specialist voluntary sector organisations providing support for the impact of rape, sexual violence and childhood sexual abuse throughout the UK and Ireland for women, men, young people and children.

TST provides support and networking for member agencies; deliver accredited training; raise awareness about rape and sexual abuse and its effect on survivors, their supporters and society at large; promote effective responses to rape and sexual abuse on a local, regional and national level.

We are looking for an experienced professional to join our friendly team on a part time basis to perform the role of Finance Officer.

The right candidate will ideally have previous experience in a Finance Officer role and be part-qualified AAT (level 3) or equivalent with excellent analytical and numerical skills.  They will be experienced in using financial software, eg  Xero, SAGE, and knowledge of financial regulations and accounting procedures.  The role will involve managing multiple restricted funding streams, producing financial reports for trustees and funders, budgets and cash-flows. Occasional HR support and other general administrative duties may also be required.

Previous experience of working in the voluntary sector would be helpful but not essential, as training and a full induction will be provided. A good level of education, the ability to articulate themselves in a friendly and professional manner and IT competency are essential.

The role will be based at our head office in Rugby, Warwickshire.

You will be required to undergo enhanced DBS clearance to work at The Survivors Trust and references will be sought.

Hope4 supports those who find themselves in crisis - homeless, temporarily housed or in food poverty across the Borough of Rugby. Joining the Hope Centre's small staff team and volunteers you will a have wide reach changing the face of homelessness in the town. This role will work with clients both as a Key Worker and through designing and running project activities supporting people to re-establish their independence and develop skills to maintain their tenancy. Projects could include ‘house to home’ skills such as cooking, budgeting, taking up hobbies and developing new friendships and social networks, or experts by experience groups. This role will involve developing volunteering opportunities within these projects. This work aims to support clients holistically and prevent the 'revolving door' scenario.

For more details see the job description attachment. Candidates are welcome to visit the Centre prior to application and should contact the Centre Manager.

Evaluation & Research Specialist

Part time circa 3 days per week

£35,000pa (pro rata)

Loughborough (including option for some home working)

As a research professional this is an exciting opportunity to use your skills and experience to make a real difference. For over 25 years The Youth Sport Trust has been using the power of sport to improve the lives of young people. In 2021 we were ranked as one of the best places to work in the UK by the Sunday Times ‘Best Mid-Sized Companies to Work For’. Join and deliver compelling evaluations and insightful research which help us demonstrate our impact and shape future programmes.

As Evaluation & Research Specialist you will build, conduct and deliver creative evaluations and research across a range of projects and programmes for both in-house and external customers. We will look to you to develop and employ research frameworks that provide consistent, clear and informative feedback on our work. In addition, you will commission and manage external evaluators to deliver projects on our behalf as well as overseeing the work of others in the team to provide research services in support of YSTs mission and objectives. You will analyse, summarise and present data and findings, provide expert advice to colleagues and help build external relationships. Additionally, you will support our internal teams to build funding bids which enable us to reach more young people.

This is a senior role in the team so we will be looking for strong project management skills and extensive experience of using primary and secondary research techniques and methodologies. You will be familiar with developing logic models and research briefs and, as well as being a competent user of Microsoft Office, you will be expert at sourcing, summarising, presenting and analysing data and research for varying audiences. Knowledge of the principles of effective questionnaire design and research methodologies as well as an understanding of research ethics and data protection will be needed too.

Highly organised, you will also possess strong analytical and communication skills as well as an eye for detail and the ability to build relationships. Experience of Social Impact evaluations, including Social Return on Investment methodologies, would be an advantage.

If you have the skills to support our work and share our passionate belief in the benefits of sport for young people, we would like to hear from you.

To apply please visit our website via the link and complete an online application.

Closing date: 10am on Monday 15 November 2021.

Interviews planned for Tuesday 23 November 2021.

The Youth Sport Trust believes that diversity drives excellence and that representation is important. The Youth Sport Trust therefore positively welcomes and seeks to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment. We encourage applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, gender, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.

Please note that this position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Baring Service (DBS) check.

Registered charity number: 1086915

Emmaus Leicestershire and Rutland (one of 29 Communities within the Emmaus federation) has been helping people who have been homeless, or at risk of homelessness since 2012. We currently have accommodation for 16 people. Our charity shops provide a commercial setting where our companions learn new skills.

We have come a long way in the last ten years  but we have big ambitions to grow our ability to help more people who are homeless. We want to grow and diversify our social enterprise offerings, increase our profile, and be a key player in the region, as well as being a voice that helps shape policy for those experiencing social exclusion.

We are now looking for a forward thinking Director to work with our companions, staff, volunteers and trustees to lead this next stage of our development. This is a wonderful role to take Emmaus Leicestershire and Rutland to the next level. We want to attract leaders who are brave, curious and bold, are solution focused and forward thinking and genuinely excited by the prospect of realising our further potential.

We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are committed to having an organisation that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities.

If you wish to apply a full application pack can be found at the Emmaus Leicestershire and Rutland website. Closing date 26.11.2021

     The purpose of the job is to maximise the income, profile and brand of RSPCA Leicestershire Branch - Woodside Animal Centre,  to work with the Head of Income Generation, Branch Manager and other Fundraising team members and staff to successfully lead the retail sales team while maximizing sales and opportunities, and develop, implement and deliver dynamic and profitable merchandising, stock generation, distributing, pricing and display initiatives within the goals, KPI’s and the specified annual income and profit budget for the branch.

Although this role is part of the wider fundraising team, it is primarily focused on generating income and support for the branch through the retail outlets while supporting Woodside's other charitable activities across various communication channels.

About the role

Practical Action Consulting (PAC) is the consulting arm of the Practical Action Group. The Practical Action Group has consulting offices in the UK, Senegal, Nepal, India, Bangladesh, Kenya and Peru.

The Energy Team within PAC are ambitious to foster growing energy access provision; and to influence energy access practice, planning and policy development for the benefit of poor, vulnerable and marginalised populations. We promote renewable energy and develop sustainable solutions that meet the energy needs of poor people in their homes, businesses and in their communities. In particular, we develop work on energy access in humanitarian settings and using energy for productive uses.

To deliver this we need high performing consultants who are passionate about winning, managing and delivering high quality and high impact work in the energy and development sectors.

You will be an early stage/career level advisor, with some experience of managing or supporting project management processes and business development. You will bring enthusiasm and energy to develop your consultancy sector and technical energy knowledge and skills through hands-on work developing bids/proposals and delivering projects.

Why join us?

The opportunity to work for an organisation that is making a positive difference to the lives of people worldwide, a friendly and supportive culture, working with values driven and highly engaged colleagues, work life balance and flexible working – these are just some of the reasons we think Practical Action is a great place to work.

Our new open plan offices are located in the centre of Rugby near to the train station.

In addition, we offer the following benefits:

Flexible working/hours – full time roles are contracted at 35 hours per week.

It is our practice normally that we operate an agile flexible working policy, where flexible working hours are enabled as well as remote working (between 2-3 days per week depending on the  role).

26 days holiday in addition to public holidays.

A pension scheme that new employees can join from day one of employment – (rules apply) employer contributes 10.5% of salary and the employee contributes 5%.

Life assurance (3 x annual salary).

Bike to Work scheme.

About us

We are an international development organisation putting ingenious ideas to work so people in poverty can change their world.

We help people find solutions to some of the world’s toughest problems. Challenges made worse by catastrophic climate change and persistent gender inequality. We work with communities to develop ingenious, lasting and locally owned solutions for agriculture, water and waste management, climate resilience and clean energy. And we share what works with others, so answers that start small can grow big.

We’re a global change-making group. The group consists of a UK registered charity with community projects in Africa, Asia and Latin America, an independent development publishing company and a technical consulting service. We combine these specialisms to multiply our impact and help shape a world that works better for everyone.

Additional information

Practical Action believe that having a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace culture based on respect will enable us to be an effective organisation. We seek to create an inclusive workplace in which people are accepted as individuals, regardless of their differences and where they feel their contribution is valued.  We treat all applications for employment on their merits and do not take into consideration any factors that are not relevant to the job such as disability, race, age, religion, gender, gender reassignment or sexual orientation.

Practical Action are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults and as such candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal checks and terrorist financing.

Please note that should we recruit a suitable candidate before the closing date, we will close applications earlier than the specified date.

The successful applicant must have the pre-existing right to both live and work in the UK.

Closing date for applications:  31st October 2021

Interview Process:

First round of interviews to be conducted w/c 8th November.

Second round of interviews to be conducted w/c 15th November.

Assessment task TBC.

Have you ever wanted to do a job that makes a real difference to people’s lives?  Do you have bags of energy and enthusiasm that you want to put into your work?

If the answer is yes, then please come and join us in the Mary Ann Marketing and Income Generation team, based primarily in Nuneaton in our newly created Community Engagement Officer role.  You will be actively working within our local community, businesses and schools to increase awareness of what we do and also increasing levels of community engagement with the work of Mary Ann, developing productive partnerships with a range of organisations and relevant groups.

At Mary Ann, we are a strong team, working together to enhance the qualify of life of people who have a life limiting illness by offering them physical, emotional, social and spiritual support for them, their families and those caring for them.  You can find out more about what we do at our website.

The main responsibilities of the job will involve raising funds from a range of sources across the local area and developing relationships with local volunteer fundraisers and groups.

We are looking for someone who has great networking skills and excellent interpersonal skills.  You will enjoy meeting people and have great communication skills.  Being adaptable and capable of managing changing priorities and tasks is also essential.

Experience of working in a charity/fundraising environment is desirable, but if you don’t have that, please don’t be put off.  Enthusiasm can be just as successful!

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and proactive individual to be part of the Supporter Engagement Team working within the LOROS Fundraising Department.

Working with the Supporter Engagement  Lead, you will develop and maintain excellent relationships with local companies to generate a wide pipeline of income, including colleague-led fundraising, corporate fundraising events and campaigns, and actively promoting LOROS’ other fundraising activity.

To be successful, you will have excellent organisational, presentation and communication skills, both written and oral, as well as being proficient in Microsoft Office packages; including Excel and the use of databases. Confidence in dealing with people and organisations is essential, as is flexibility and the ability to work on your own initiative, as well as part of a team. 

The ideal applicant will be passionate, committed and results driven with a proven track record of professionalism and innovation.

You will need to match the passion we have for business partnerships as well as a drive and willingness to gain new leads, deliver astounding pitches, and help us reach new heights in corporate fundraising.

RoSA are seeking a Clerk to the Board of Trustees to provide effective administrative support to the Board, ensure the Board of Trustees is properly constituted, manage information effectively in accordance with legal requirements and provide procedural and governance advice to the Board of Trustees.

Digital Coach - Home Based

Salary £22,000.00 - £27,000.00 per annum

(12 months – Fixed Term Contract)  

Hours per week 37.5

Location: Central England regions of Lincolnshire, Leicestershire and Rutland, Staffordshire, Shropshire and Stoke, Birmingham & Solihull

Ref: 23398

The Shaw Trust, in tandem with government and the broader employment support community across the UK is working hard to make sure we support as many individuals as possible to get and keep a job. We believe that everyone who needs help and support to attain their employment goals should be able to access it as soon as possible and that support should reflect their individual needs.

To help us in this mission we are looking to expand our employability services and are looking for Digital Coaches to work on our DWP Work & Health Programme Job Entry – Targeted Support (WHP JETS) Programme.

The Digital Coach role contributes to our mission of reducing digital illiteracy and this post holder will support our participants in learning how to access and operate in a virtual world.  As a WHP JETS Digital Coach you will be providing advice and support to guide and encourage participants to overcome barriers to employment and achieve realistic job goals by becoming confident in using digital equipment.  Based from home, you will have a willingness to support participants through a blended learning approach using digital online technologies as well as in-person face to face support and be willing and able to travel.

The role holder will be expected to manage a caseload of participants, supporting their journey to employment by enhancing their skills and confidence in using digital devices and technology. The Digital Coach will offer advice and direction to enable participants to access support they need.  It is expected that candidates for this position will be highly skilled in both IT and coaching and able to lead individuals and groups in order to maximise the learning environment and learning outcomes for our participants.  Excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to explain information to others in a variety of formats is crucial as is the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and participants.

The support will be delivered predominately as face to face as part as outreach with an element of virtual delivery.

The ideal candidate must have an understanding of the local and regional labour market and employment issues within Central England regions of Lincolnshire, Leicestershire and Rutland, Staffordshire, Shropshire and Stoke, Birmingham & Solihull and able to maintain an up-to-date working knowledge of the benefit system and entitlements.

Shaw Trust operates on a national level with over 2,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers. We work with the government, local authorities, combined authorities, health service providers, employers, and other stakeholders – including the Education and Skills Funding Agency, Department for Work and Pensions, clinical commissioning groups and NHS Trusts.

The ideal candidate will need to be inclusive and embrace our culture and values, putting those we serve at the heart of everything we do. You will consistently deliver high quality services to support our communities and beneficiaries in a fast-paced target driven environment. Additionally, an understanding of government funded employment programmes such as the Work and Health Programme would be an advantage.

Location:

Home based - The support will be delivered predominately as face to face as part as outreach with an element of virtual delivery.

Working across our outreach sites in Central England CPA 1 - Geographical areas include: Location: Central England regions of Lincolnshire, Leicestershire and Rutland, Staffordshire, Shropshire and Stoke, Birmingham & Solihull.

For full details including the Job Description, Person Specification and how to apply online please click on the Apply on Website button quoting ref: 23398

Closing date: 3rd October 2021

Employee Benefits

This is a great time to join Shaw Trust as we grow our Health and Wellbeing division. As well as helping to make a positive difference to people’s lives as an employee of Shaw Trust you will receive:

 Paid leave

• 25 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays, and the option to purchase additional holiday
• Discretionary 3.5 days paid leave at Christmas
• 2 days paid volunteering leave each year

 Opportunities to connect

• Join one of our employee networks: LGBTQ+ Support Network, Racial Equality Network, Disabled Equality Network

 Opportunities to progress your career

• Access to an online learning platform
• Access to internal apprenticeships
• Cross organisational career paths

 Health and wellbeing

• Healthcare cash plan, giving you money back for health care costs including dentistry and eye care, and access to wellbeing apps
• Health and wellbeing programmes including counselling via our employee assistance programme
• Discounted gym membership

Financial wellbeing

• An enhanced pension scheme after 6 months
• Life Assurance at 3 times your annual salary rate
• Online shopping discounts including supermarkets and DIY stores

 Our Strategy

To find out more about Shaw Trusts aims please visit our 2030 Strategic Directive available via our website. 

Join a diverse and inclusive organisation

Shaw Trust is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment, where every employee, regardless of their background or lived experience, feels that they belong and can progress in their career.We are Disability Confident Leaders, support the guaranteed interview scheme and use of the government’s Access to Work scheme. Living our values, we are keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within our organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community including from people with lived-experience and/or knowledge of disability or social exclusion. If you have accessibility requirements and would like information in a different format, please contact our HR Service Centre to make alternative arrangements.

Shaw Trust reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

Employment Support Officers, Leicester City Centre, LE1

£24,289 pa. Full Time, 35 hours – 2 posts

Fixed Term to 31 March 2023

Join the GREAT Team and help to transform lives 

We have exciting new opportunities for you to join the Getting Ready for Employment and Training (GREAT) project which has been operating since 2017, to support families move into training and employment across Leicester city and the wider county. As a project led by Voluntary Action LeicesterShire (VAL), we work in collaboration with several organisations to deliver effective and tailored services to participants.

The project is funded by the European Social Fund and The National Lottery Community Fund. 

Our current partnership includes;

• Business in The Community
• Optima UK
• Personal Development Point
• Scalliwags Mobile Crèche

We are looking to increase the capacity of our team to offer support to more local families who are currently not in employment and who may be facing challenges to access work or training. 

Joining our established team of GREAT Project Employment Support Officers working across Leicester and Leicestershire, you will support family members who are furthest from the labour market and are most at risk of social exclusion to achieve progress towards and into training or employment. Each participant is allocated to a specialist Employment Support Officer for 1-2-1 support during their time on the project. The GREAT Project also provides a wide range of group sessions to help develop work-skills and general wellbeing. These sessions include practical job searching and interview skills, new media skills (such as LinkedIn), and behind the Scenes Tours with local employers, which have included FareShare and the Y Project. In addition to confidence building workshops and dedicated health & wellbeing support.

Applicants will need to demonstrate experience in supporting individuals to identify and achieve personal goals combined with an established understanding of barriers preventing families from engaging with support linked to employment, education and training.

The role requires a superb communicator with an established track record in providing impactful support and training and experience of working in diverse communities. Proven skills in engaging and motivating individuals (both face to face and remotely) to achieve outcomes and an ability to develop high quality information and resources are also necessary.

You will have a proactive and dynamic approach, excellent technical and organisation skills, a keen eye for detail combined with the ability to process detailed information, manage complex processes, prioritise and multi-task. The project team works with structured processes and to tight timelines and targets, so flexibility and a “can do” attitude are a must.

We continually strive to be more inclusive, more diverse and flexible. We welcome applications from everyone.  We particularly encourage applications from Men and Black/Black British candidates from or with lived experiences of Caribbean, African or other background, as these groups are under-represented in some of our teams. 

Voluntary Action LeicesterShire (VAL) is a sector leading diverse and ambitious organisation, with a vision for growth. You will benefit from a competitive salary, a flexible and supportive working environment, 25 days annual leave, rising with service, plus bank holidays and a 6% employer pension contribution. 

Closing date: 4pm Friday 5th November 2021

Interviews:  w/c Monday 22nd November 2021

Application form and detailed information about the GREAT Project and the roles can be found on our website 

Marketing and Communications Development Officer, Leicester City Centre, LE1

21 Hours – 3 days per week, £17,648.40 pa. (FTE £29,414 pa.)

Fixed Term to 31 May 2023

Join the GREAT Team and help to transform lives 

We have exciting new opportunities for you to join the Getting Ready for Employment and Training (GREAT) project which has been operating since 2017, to support families move into training and employment across Leicester city and the wider county. As a project led by Voluntary Action LeicesterShire (VAL), we work in collaboration with several organisations to deliver effective and tailored services to participants.

The project is funded by the European Social Fund and The National Lottery Community Fund. 

Our current partnership includes;

• Business in The Community
• Optima UK
• Personal Development Point
• Scalliwags Mobile Crèche

We are looking to increase the capacity of our team to offer support to more local families who are currently not in employment and who may be facing challenges to access work or training. 

Voluntary Action LeicesterShire (VAL) is seeking an exceptional individual to join our Communications and Marketing Team, to bring new ideas and skills to support the marketing and communications work stream of The GREAT Project.

As the new Marketing and Communications Development Officer for the GREAT Project, you will co –lead on developing the communications strategy and interventions to increase participant engagement across the project, working with the current lead who works 21 hours. 

An experienced communications professional with excellent copywriting and interpersonal skills, you will have knowledge of effective marketing, event management, PR and media relations, as well as the competency to create engaging digital material to build the projects digital presence.

You will be jointly responsible for managing the content on the project website, developing the GREAT brand, designing digital and print communications to support the project delivery, as well as inspiring family members to be part of the project.

The GREAT Project has targets for engagement and you will be expected to draw on your all-encompassing marketing and communications knowledge to develop specific campaigns and events in support of this. You’ll also share the projects impact through emotive case studies, both written and video.

This role requires a proactive and dynamic approach with the successful candidate who understands the best practices of main social media channels including Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, etc. S/he must possesses exceptional writing skills and be able to compose engaging and accurate content.

The person must also be a strong communicator who works well independently and with a team. S/he will also have superior time management skills and the ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously.

We continually strive to be more inclusive, more diverse and flexible. We welcome applications from everyone.  We particularly encourage applications from Men and Black/Black British candidates from or with lived experiences of Caribbean, African or other background, as these groups are under-represented in some of our teams. 

Voluntary Action LeicesterShire (VAL) is a sector leading diverse and ambitious organisation, with a vision for growth. You will benefit from a competitive salary, a flexible and supportive working environment, 25 days annual leave, rising with service, plus bank holidays and a 6% employer pension contribution. 

Closing date: 4pm Friday 5th November 2021

Interviews:  w/c Monday 22nd November 2021

Application form and detailed information about the GREAT Project and the roles can be found on our website 

JOB DESCRIPTION 

NEW ARRIVAL SUPPORT WORKER & RESIDENTIAL VOLUNTEER (Male) 

Responsible to: Support Team Manager

Location:                 Based in Baca main office and at home for newly arrived young people in Loughborough. There will be travel throughout Loughborough and Leicester. The role may require travel to wider areas of the East Midlands and the UK.

Hours: 25 hours per week – evening and weekend work with daytime shifts

Salary Band: £18,500 to £22,000 per annum pro rata

Benefits in kind: Rent-free accommodation, including Wifi, gas, electric and council tax bills.

Contract: Permanent 

Overall Purpose 

• To provide support and care to the young people who are newly arrived in the country, providing the foundations for them to rebuild their lives with dignity, strengthen their resilience and inspire hope for their futures. 
• To partner with social workers and representatives from other agencies, for the benefit of the young people.

This work is essential in enabling us to deliver our therapeutic support for all areas of a young person’s life.

Duties & Responsibilities  

• To be a support worker for newly arrived young people who are in the care of Baca in all areas of the young person’s life, supporting them from first arrival through to their move to semi-independence.
• To welcome new arrivals into the accommodation and communicate basic information about the house, making them feel safe and able to rest; with compassion without discrimination of age, race, colour or behavioural issues.
• To enable young people to achieve the following outcomes increased physical wellbeing, increased emotional wellbeing, improved personal safety, increased social engagement and increased engagement with education, employment and training.
• To enable young people to live with positive values and good boundaries.
• To be a proactive role model for the young people, enabling them to learn day to day living skills and helping them integrate positively with the local community.
• Training young people in living skills such as washing, cleaning, cooking and safety, food shopping and budgeting; proactively and intentionally in line with the Baca independent living preparation plan.
• Helping young people settle into a routine which will include education and social activities.
• Work in close partnership with social workers and other professionals and volunteers to provide a holistic development package for each young person enabling them to become independent.
• Maintaining very good communication with relevant members of the Rebuild Team and relevant social workers through regular appropriate reporting.
• To work collaboratively with the rest of the Rebuild Team to ensure all young people are safeguarded and supported to rebuild their lives.
• Complete and update all admin work as part of the role such as month end reports and support plans on time and in a consistent manner.
• Playing an active role in developing knowledge and understanding in areas relevant to the role and especially in the areas of asylum and refugee law, trafficking, supporting separated children and the cultures of different nations relevant to Baca.

General 

• Be a role model, leading by example in practicing the Values of Baca.
• Play an active and supportive role within the organisation 
• Take ownership of all administrative aspects of the role.
• Maintain strict confidentiality in relation to work undertaken and ensure all confidential material is stored according to Baca’s Confidentiality statement and Data Protection Policy. 
• Treat all staff and young people fairly and without prejudice, in line with Baca’s Equality and Diversity policy 
• Be aware of the correct procedures for dealing with any safeguarding incidences or concerns, in line with Baca’s Child, Vulnerable Adult Protection & Safeguarding Policy 
• Adhere to all Baca’s policies and procedures. 

Further information is available in the recruitment pack on our website. 

The closing date for application is the 19th of November 2021 at 5pm. The role will require an enhanced DBS. Interviews will be week commencing the 22rd of November 2021. 

Start Date for the role is 1st of January 2021.