7% Employer Pension Contribution

Fixed Term Contract to 31st October 2020

Better Off Finance is an innovative partnership funded via Building Better Opportunities via European Social Fund and the Big Lottery to undertake targeted community engagement and recruitment activities to reach out and connect with residents from the local authority areas of Halton, Knowsley, St Helens, Liverpool, Sefton and Wirral within the Liverpool City Region (LCR).

We are looking for a key worker to join our team to support individuals to improve their financial capability, resilience and confidence.  We are looking for someone who has excellent communication skills and the ability to support and motivate individuals. 

Citizens Advice offers confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free. We give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem. 

Closing date for applications: 5pm 23rd October 2019

Interviews: 30th October 2019

To download the job pack and apply, please visit our website.

Citizens Advice Sefton recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination.  We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

2 x Vacancies

1 x Permanent, 1 x Fixed Term until June 2020 (secondment cover)

7% Employer pension contribution

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

We are looking for highly motivated individuals to join our generalist advice team as an Advice Session Supervisor. Ideally, you already have experience of supervision and Quality of Advice Assessments, or you will be an experienced adviser who has a track record in supporting others and is willing to learn.

You will be someone who enjoys working within a busy environment providing support, guidance and feedback to volunteers in order to maintain a consistent quality of advice, and to ensure the provision of an effective and efficient service to the public.

For an application pack please visit our website. 

Closing date for applications: 23rd October (5pm)

Interviews: 28th October 2019

Citizens Advice recognises the positive value of diversity promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds

When you apply, we collect your personal information through your application form, interview or references so we can process your application. Please click here to read our full privacy policy and to better understand why we ask for certain information, how we use it and how we store it.

Summary

We are looking for a dedicated and talented media relations professional to become our Regional Media Officer for the North of England region. It is an exciting job that includes using the media as a tool to influence change at a local level in line with our key national and regional priorities. You will also promote the fundraising achievements of our supporters and support our local groups and volunteers to promote the work they do to improve the lives of all people living with diabetes.

You will be part of a small but dynamic regional team and will be managed by the Head of the North of England with cooperative line management from the central media team. Our media team plays a central role in Diabetes UK's work to create a world where diabetes can do no harm. We secure regular high-profile coverage that raises awareness of the seriousness of diabetes; campaign for improvements in diabetes healthcare; and communicate potentially life-saving health messages.
Not only will you be able to make a real difference to people's lives, but it is a brilliant opportunity for you to make your mark in charity communications as part of a friendly and high-achieving team.

Interviews: TBC

Package

What we can offer you:

• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays
• A Cash Healthcare Plan (giving you up to £1,600 towards a range of out of pocket health expenses like new glasses, dentist, chiropractor or osteopath appointments)
• Early finish Friday and flexible working
• Discounts on gym membership and days out
• Employee assistance programme to give you support on any issues that come up in life
• Annual season ticket loan
• Very active social scene including sport teams, gardening and other activities
• Generous pension provision, life assurance and income protection insurance
• Cycle to work scheme (eligible for scheme if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)

*Some benefits aren't available until you've passed your probation period and are dependent on the length of contract.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver proactive media activities to raise the profile of Diabetes UK in regional broadcast, print, online and social media.
• Work closely with various teams within Diabetes UK and with key stakeholders to identify opportunities, provide advice and support to ensure excellent regional media coverage and increased awareness of key issues relating to diabetes.
• Ensure the voice of people affected by diabetes is heard throughout media and other communications activity, identifying and telling real-life stories.
• Analyse and translate complex information or issues into outstanding press releases, statements and features.
• Promote the work of the North of England team internally via our internal communications and by sharing stories for Diabetes UK national publications and online campaigns.
• Maintain our regional webpages and have experience using content management systems.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who has substantial experience of regional media relations and a knowledge of using the media as a campaigning tool. Strong writing skills and the ability to identify powerful case studies are essential. You will need an organised approach to work and be a strong team player. You will need experience developing and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders.

Autism Together is an exceptional charity, with the people we support at the centre of everything we do. Having recently celebrated our 50th anniversary we are now looking for a new Finance & Commercial Director to provide financial leadership as we take up the many challenges of the next half century.

As a leading national provider of services to people with autism, you will work with the senior leadership team to take forward our ambitious strategy.

In return, we can offer an excellent remuneration package as well as the opportunity to make a difference to the lives of the people we support.

For more information and to apply, read our attached application pack or click through to our website.

At Autism Together it is our mission to bring richness and joy into the lives of those on the spectrum. No two people with autism are affected in the same way, so we work with every single individual to help them lead fulfilling and meaningful lives.

We started life in 1968, when a group of forward-thinking parents, concerned at the complete lack of services available for their children, decided to stand up and be counted. Since then, we have grown and developed into one of the country’s leading providers of services for people on the autism spectrum, offering a wide range of residential options and day services.

As a highly specialist provider, we recognise that each person has a right to live their life as they determine. Being person-centred is one of our core values and we live and breathe it.

Please ensure that your application details include: your CV, current salary (remuneration) and your notice period.

Closing date for applications is Thursday, 24th October 2019. Interviews will be on Tuesday, 5th November 2019.

Citizens Advice Wirral are looking for a dynamic debt caseworker to assist people to resolve their debt issues. You will empower people to manage their money issues and provide high quality debt advice.

You will be an excellent communicator who has experience of dealing with a range of people with different issues and needs. You will be able to prioritise own work, meet deadlines and targets and manage a caseload.

This exciting role, as part of Citizens Advice Wirral’s Money Advice team, will provide information and advice by email, telephone, and face to face.
Knowledge and experience of advice work is essential and skills required include good written and verbal communication skills, ability to use a range of IT systems and accurate recording skills.

Employee benefits include:

• A flexible working week
• 25 (pro rata) days annual leave plus bank holidays
• A contributory pension scheme (subject to a successful 3 month probationary period)

Interview Date: w/c 4th November 2019

Citizens Advice Wirral is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, colour, ethnic or national origins, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or religion in the selection or treatment of staff.

The Hospice requires a professional and enthusiastic Major Donor Fundraiser.

About the Charity:

At St Rocco’s we want to make every day count for our patients living with life limiting illness and their loved ones. This is a role where you will make a real difference to all those who need our care. The successful candidate will join a dedicated team whose work supports the continued provision of the Hospice’s highly valued services.

Strategic Aims:

To develop and deliver a -major donor strategy in line with the Income Generation Teams Objectives. And to develop and lead on a major donor programme.

Job Purpose:

• To generate income through cultivating relationships with major donors.
• To develop and deliver a major donor programme of events. To develop and a major donor giving programme.

Hours:

22.5 hours per week, worked over 3 days between Monday to Sunday at days and times notified by your line manager. These hours do not include a 1/2 hour unpaid meal break.

Salary:

£15,000.00 per annum.

The post is not a salary incremental post and pay reviews are at the discretion of the Hospice.

There will be travel within the local geographical region therefore a full driver’s licence and own car with a valid motor insurance certificate that shows fully comprehensive business use cover at Class 2 level is required.

This exciting position comes with an attractive package of benefits:

Contributory Company Group Pension Plan, (If you are a member of the NHS Pension Scheme, you have the option of continuing in this scheme), Life Assurance and a Medical Cash Plan - T&C’s apply, free on-site parking, annual holiday entitlement in any holiday year is 7 working weeks, inclusive of all public holiday entitlement. Part-time employees’ annual holiday entitlement accrues on a pro-rata basis.

Closing date: Thursday 17th October 2019, with interviews being held on an on-going basis so apply today!

Please Note: This role may be removed before the original end date or extended without prior notice.

St Rocco’s Hospice is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory receipt of DBS if applicable, 2 references and documentary proof of right to work in the UK.

A referral to Occupational Health in relation to Health and Safety aspects of the role may be made prior to employment, however the offer of employment will not be conditional upon this.

Please note: St. Rocco's Hospice is not part of the NHS.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check:

As the Hospice meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, all applicants (staff and volunteers) who are offered employment based at the Hospice or in patient facing roles will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings, as well as convictions.

Please contact the recruitment team for further policy details.

Please note: we reserve the right to close any of our vacancies early.

Vacancy Details

The Role

The overall purpose of the Orientation and Mobility Specialist is to deliver specialist orientation and mobility services which support Guide Dogs strategic objectives and promote independence and choice to people who are blind and partially sighted.  Through personalisation, the Orientation and Mobility Specialist will provide specialist holistic assessment of customer needs that will improve their wellbeing. Travel may be required between Liverpool and Manchester region.

Contract type: Permanent

Location: Liverpool

Hours: 35 hours per week

Working pattern: Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm

Interview dates: 28th – 30th October 2019

Salary: £27,472 to £29,091 per annum

About you

In your application, you will need to evidence, using specific examples, how your skills and experience meet the criteria laid out in the person specification, within the Job Description below. These requirements include;

• Is able to build rapport with, and obtain information from clients using person centred planning.

• Is able to cope with people who have additional needs.

• Is able to liaise and work with other professionals and volunteers. Has good organisation and report writing skills.

• Has a commitment to Health & Safety at work.

For more information on this role, the requirements and our benefits package, please see the documents attached below.

How to apply

Applications can be made using the online application form. As part of our safer recruitment policy, we do not accept CVs for job applications.

Working at Guide Dogs

Working at Guide Dogs is much more than just a job. Through the values that guide our work, we make a real difference, and change lives.

We believe that wellbeing at work is about creating an environment to promote a state of contentment which allows all employees to flourish and achieve their full potential for the benefit of themselves and for Guide Dogs.

As a member of staff, we offer you a wide range of benefits to suit your individual needs. These include; 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 28 days after 3 years' service), flexible benefits package and a defined contribution group personal pension plan.

Diversity

Guide Dogs welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity and good practice. We positively welcome, and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. We encourage applications from disabled people as they are currently under-represented in the organisation and guarantee an invite to interview for all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job.

Safeguarding

Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.

We cannot provide sponsorship for the role.

As this role requires an Enhanced Disclosure check the start date for the successful candidate will only be confirmed upon receipt of the check.

Providing guidance, options and choice for people in various locations across the country.

Northampton: £26,000 - £27,500

Cheshire: £25,000 - £26,000

Wolverhampton (with travel to Walsall and Birmingham): £24,799 (rising to £26,999 on completion of induction and assessments)

Pension Wise is a free and impartial government service that offers people guidance on their defined contribution pension options. Citizens Advice offers the face-to-face Pension Wise appointments in over 300 locations. As of summer 2018, the service has helped over 250,000 people understand their pension options and has a 98% satisfaction rating.

You’ll be expected to supply accurate and relevant information and guidance on pension options and choices. You’ll need to have a good foundation knowledge of pension law and practice, gained in a pensions technical role, as well as a thorough understanding of a broad range of pension arrangements, both occupational and personal. You also should have an understanding and appreciation of wider retirement issues.

Successful candidates must be able to attend a 3-week induction programme, 6 days of which will be held in central London, Birmingham or Bristol, exact dates TBC.

How to apply

To apply please send a copy of your CV along with a covering letter detailing your suitability for the role.

Closing date: 20 October 2019

Chaplain (Team Leader) 

Permanent role

Salary £28,000 

37.5 hours per week. 

24 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays

The Brick charity is supported by local churches across Wigan and Leigh to address poverty and in particular to work with people transitioning from homelessness.  We work 24/7 on over 10 sites with 50 staff and more than 150 volunteers.

We want to appoint a team builder who can develop chaplaincy throughout the charity.  You will be a person with emotional maturity, resilience and wisdom who can develop a listening culture that enables people to reflect, grow and change.

The charity is developing rapidly, and we need a chaplain that can provide an underpinning engagement with faith and spirituality that builds the capacity of the organisation to deliver effective work.

Please download the information pack 

Deadline for applications – 31/10/19

You have experience of working in a support environment where data collection systems are used to improve management information and service delivery. All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Richmond Fellowship as a Property Services Coordinator.

Right now, we’re looking for a determined individual who’s committed to delivering quality customer services, best practice and best value to join our property services team. Your challenge? To provide a confidential repairs support service to the team and make a real contribution the efficient running of the department as a whole. Day-to-day, you’ll help the Property Services Manager with the collection and reporting of data to highlight the team’s performance. You’ll also be responsible for gathering information from our asset management databases. And, when it comes to reviewing and amending our administrative systems to make sure they’re accessible and up-to-date, again, we’ll rely on you. Logging and processing repair orders and invoiced expenditure, producing monthly statistics that show expenditure versus budget and monitoring and updating approved lists of contractors and suppliers – all are aspects of this interesting and varied role.

To succeed, you’ll need a good general standard of education and experience of data management and assisting in the provision of performance data, possibly in a public sector/social housing or construction/building setting. You’ll also need advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications, familiarity with standard ICT related reporting tools and a proven ability to formulate and work with complex spreadsheets. Comfortable managing and prioritising your work to meet deadlines, you’re used to providing a client sensitive service too. What’s more, you’re great at forging working relationships at all levels, both internally and externally, and willing to occasionally work outside normal office hours in order to get the job done.

So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits, including a smartphone? Apply now via our website.

Richmond Fellowship is part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone.

Sense are looking for a reliable and motivated person to join our professional team as a Team Leader (Social Care) at our Sense Centre in Warrington. This is a full time position working 37.5 hours per week.

Title: Team Leader (Social Care)
Ref: 43628
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, full time
Location: Warrington
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: Circa £17,700 per annum, pro rata

About the role

The Team leader will need to manage the day to day running of a responsive innovative and high quality service for people with sensory impairments and complex needs.  Special attention will be paid to the creation of a continuous learning environment that will seek to maximise the potential of each person.

You will assist the manager in the running of the service including co-ordinating and supervising the team to ensure that all shared responsibilities are fulfilled and systems maintained.

About you

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate willingness to participate in training and development. You will need to communicate in a variety of different methods and be prepared to deal with challenging situations. You will also be expected to work on your own initiative and show patience and understanding.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of motivating others including carrying out supervision meetings.  You will have experience of working with adults with disabilities, monitoring the care provided and identifying and resolving issues arising from the 'day to day' operation.

About us

For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world.

We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.

Sense has a proven record of offering high quality, pioneering services.

Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

Closing date: Wednesday 23 October 2019
Interview date: As applications are received

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website where you can download the job description and complete the application process. 

We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines and job description (available on our website) before applying. If you are a disabled candidate and require a hard copy pack or a different format for example large print, Braille or audio, further details can be found on our website.

Sense is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to ensuring that all staff are motivated, skilled and rewarded by their work.  Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment are subject to a number of checks including an enhanced DBS check where appropriate.

No agencies please.

We are looking for a passionate, energetic and enthusiastic Fundraiser to join our fantastic team at St Joseph’s Hospice.  You will be self-motivated with a positive attitude, able to work under pressure on your own initiative as well as being part of a team.  The successful candidate will be educated to A level/degree standard and ideally hold Event Management qualifications. You must have event fundraising experience including managing campaign budgets, be able to demonstrate negotiating skills, have experience of pitching for and negotiating agreements, be able to design and deliver powerful presentations to achieve great impacts on your audiences and be a strong, confident and influencing communicator.

Support Worker

As part of our continued growth we are now looking to recruit within our home in Wirral.

Support Worker Responsibilities:

- To act as a member of the team and assist the management staff in giving the highest standard of care possible to all the young people, closely following individual care plans and programmes.
- To take individual / group responsibility in ensuring the running of the home to its highest possible standard.
- To develop skills in order that the young people’s individual health / social development needs are met.

Support Worker Requirements:

- To be able to work as part of a team.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- An understanding of the issues young people face.
- Able to work shifts within a 24/7 day per week rota.
- To have a clean driving licence and access to a car.

About Care in Mind:

Care in Mind provide residential services for young people aged 16-25 years old who have been discharged from psychiatric inpatient stays or secure children’s homes. The young people we care for often require a high level of support and dynamic approach to risk management in order to support problems they may have with self-harming, behaviour and emotional regulation.

We have full time and part time opportunities available.

Care in Mind operates a safer recruitment process and as part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We reserve the right to bring forward our closing date, without notice in the event of high volumes of interest.

Location: Wirral

Job type: Full Time / Part Time, Permanent, 37.5 hours per week plus 1 sleep in per week; Part Time - 31 hours per week; Early Shift- 7.00am- 3.30pm, Late Shift – 2.00pm-10.30pm, Sleep ins – 11.00pm-7am

Salary: £17,550 per annum / £9 per hour

Benefits: 22-27 holidays per year (plus bank holidays), Free training and professional development programme, Paid induction, training and enhanced DBS check, Company Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Free onsite parking, Life Assurance.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 17th October, 2019

You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Care Worker, Care Assistant, Healthcare Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Community Support Worker, Disability, Disabilities, Care Staff, Charity, Charities, Not for Profit, NFP, Third Sector, etc.

Ref: 89223

We are recruiting for a skilled domestic violence advocate (IDVA) to provide high quality advocacy and support to survivors of domestic violence. You will work in partnership with other agencies to develop and deliver risk management plans to ensure victims’ safety. You will be responsible for advocating on behalf of survivors of domestic violence in a range of settings, and managing and reviewing your cases.

The successful candidate will have significant proven experience of providing emotional and practical support to survivors of domestic violence. You will understand the legal system in how it relates to survivors of domestic violence, and have strong communication skills to deliver presentations and reports to stakeholders effectively. An ability to work independently and prioritise a busy workload is essential.

Refuge is proud to be a leader in its field and an employer of choice with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development. We offer the first Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) accredited qualification for our profession. Other benefits include 28 days holiday, pension scheme, an employee assistance programme and a bonus/discounts online portal.

Closing date: 20th October2019

Interview date: 29th October 2019

An enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate will be required for this role.

This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

Refuge is committed to quality, equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. All candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the feminist values of empowerment and equality, which underpins all of our work.

No agencies please – as a charity we work hard to keep our costs down.