Newbarn Ltd is pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for the following post:

SUPPORT WORKER

• 40 hours a week - including evenings and weekends
• Salary £20,500 per annum (full time role)
• Start date October 2021 (flexible)
• Rochdale area – must be able to travel
• PPE provided for all roles
• Internal and external applicants considered

Are you looking for a role where you can make a difference to someone’s life? Do you have experience of working with vulnerable adults with complex needs and requirements? Do you want to help vulnerable people to live fully and enjoy their lives?

As a full/part time support worker, you will assist in the delivery of 1:1 and group support which works toward achieving positive outcomes for our tenants.

We are looking for people who are enthusiastic, great at building relationships, motivated, willing to get stuck in, committed and reliable. The role of a support worker is demanding and you will be working to address complex needs and sometimes challenging behaviour by providing assertive, consistent and enabling support to people with complex mental health problems, Autistic Spectrum Conditions, learning disabilities and substance misuse issues. We deliver service 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.

Essential

• An NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) and / or experience in a relevant field are essential.
• Understanding of professional boundaries
• Basic IT skills using MS Word and a smart phone for electronic notes
• Flexible approach to working – willing and able to work evenings and weekends.

Desirable

• A car driver with a full driving licence and use of a car.

Please apply using the application form, including a personal statement explaining why you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to carry out this demanding role. 

CVs will not be accepted

Closing date 29th September 2021

Interview w/c 4th October

Please note that this full time role will also involve evening and weekend work.

Newbarn Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and comply with Safeguarding Adults & Children policies and practices and to provide at least two satisfactory references.

Newbarn Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible internal candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Newbarn Ltd is a signatory to the Mindful Employer Charter.  As an employer we aim to show a positive and enabling attitude to employees and job applicants with mental health issues.  Applicants who have experienced mental health issues will not be discriminated against and disclosure of a mental health problem enables employees and Blue Pits Housing Action to assess and provide the right level of support or adjustment.

Under Section 3 of the Health & Social Care Act (2008) we will require and request references from all previous employment that involved working with Adults and Children.

Victim Support is looking for a full-time Operations Manager to work Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm based in Greater Manchester. This is a fixed term contract until January 2023.

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.

As Operations Manager your primary role will be to ensure the delivery of excellent support and line manage a team of Team Leaders to provide a high-quality frontline services to victims of all crimes. To be the lead in crisis situations and provide advice and guidance on safeguarding, child protection issues and information sharing concerns.

You will be accountable for the performance of the service against operational plans and performance standards, including compliance with national standards and codes of practice and all legislative requirements.

You will be required to take lead responsibility for ensuring that appropriate allocations, work plans, appraisals, supervision and staff development strategies are devised, implemented, monitored and reviewed in line with service and Victim Support standards, timescales, aims, objectives and ambitions, and therefore have a proven track record of managing a team delivering services of similar nature and scope, including performance management and staff development.

Experience of data management with strong IT skills are also essential requirements as you will provide regular reports to the Area Manager and funders where needed.

Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits such as season ticket loans and the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Applications should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the shortlisting criteria, which are outlined in the person specification under essential and tested area. In order to apply, please create a profile in our website (jobs section), complete and submit an online application form.

If the vacancy has not specified the essential criteria for shortlisting, please use this section to express how your experience and skills are relevant for the role.

If you have the drive to make a difference within an organisation which makes a difference we look forward to hearing from you.

Victim Support is 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 will 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.

We are seeking a passionate and child-centred, Adolescent Counsellor who will provide tailored therapeutic support for Key Stage 3 participants on our programme who are considered to be at risk of school exclusion. Working to deliver weekly 1 to 1 sessions through a creative and relational approach through our virtual and school based programmes, underpinned by our four foundational principles; Attachment Theory, Adolescent Neuroscience, Developmental Trauma and Humanistic Therapy. 

The ideal candidate will work with a caseload of up to 20 students across the school year on a weekly basis working alongside qualified teachers, behavioural specialists, youth workers and will be willing to advocate for the most vulnerable young people in our society. Working therapeutically within a multidisciplinary team will mean you will have the opportunity to not only provide therapeutic support but also work together with the project lead to advise and advocate on behalf of the young person's best interests, whilst also creating your own tailored therapeutic kit bag to encourage exploring creative and relational ways of working beyond traditional talk therapy. As part of the role, you will also be provided with clinical supervision by experienced Psychotherapists on our team.

Please see the attached job description for further information on key responsibilities, requirements, and how to apply.

LGBT Foundation is looking for an engaging, passionate individual to help amplify the voices of LGBT Communities as our Digital Engagement Officer!

LGBT Foundation’s work is driven by two-way communication with the LGBT communities we serve. Our national influence and visibility continue to grow, and we are looking for a Digital Engagement Officer to join our communications team to manage the day-to-day operation of our social media channels and our website, helping us engage with our local, regional and national audience.

You will work closely with our Communications Manager, Communications Coordinator and the wider services and projects team to grow our social media, online presence and digital activity and help plan and implement significant campaigns that nurture the voices of LGBT communities and promotes our range of projects and services.

The post holder will:

• be responsible for social media
• will maintain our website
• play a vital role in communicating our work to our audience

We are taking positive action to encourage applications from people of colour (PoC) and other racially minoritised communities, trans, non-binary and/or older people (aged 50+), to improve the representation of colleagues from these communities in our staff team.

* Trans is an umbrella & inclusive term used to describe people whose gender identity differs in some way from that which they were assigned at birth; including non-binary people, cross dressers and those who partially or incompletely identify with their sex assigned at birth.

Salary: £18,757 (+10% Pension)

Special Terms: Full time, Permanent

Reporting to: Communications Manager, Communications Coordinator

Closing Date: 9am, Tuesday 12th October 2021

LGBT Foundation is looking for a new Creative Content Designer to produce exciting content to help promote our life-changing work!

LGBT Foundation’s work is driven by two-way communication with the LGBT communities we serve. Our national influence and visibility continue to grow, and we are looking for a remarkable Creative Content Designer to join our communications team to plan and create high-quality online and offline content that promotes all projects and services and tells the life-changing story of the work done by us and our partners. You will work closely with our Communications Manager, Communications Coordinator, Digital Engagement Officer and the wider services and projects team to shape and implement a content strategy that uses graphic design, film, video and other digital means to amplify our message and mission and extend the reach and engagement of our campaigns.

This is a new role in the organisation and will play a vital role in building and maintaining our brand.

The post holder will:

• be responsible for the production of high-quality content
• assume responsibility for shaping our content strategy
• responsible for managing internal creation processes

We are taking positive action to encourage applications from people of colour (PoC) and other racially minoritised communities, trans, non-binary and/or older people (aged 50+), to improve the representation of colleagues from these communities in our staff team.

* Trans is an umbrella & inclusive term used to describe people whose gender identity differs in some way from that which they were assigned at birth; including non-binary people, cross dressers and those who partially or incompletely identify with their sex assigned at birth.

Salary: £18,757 (+10% Pension)

Special Terms: Full time, Permanent

Reporting to: Communications Manager & Coordinator

Closing Date: 9am, Thursday 14th October 2021.

LGBT Foundation is looking for a creative and ambitious individual with a passion for marketing and communications to join us as our Communications Coordinator!

LGBT Foundation’s work is driven by two-way communication with the LGBT communities we serve. Our national influence and visibility continue to grow as does the range and ambition of our work. We are looking for a Communications Coordinator to support the delivery of our national marketing and communications campaigns. You will work closely with our Communications Manager, the communications team and the wider services and projects team to plan, implement and increase the profile of our services, nationwide activities and opportunities to a wide range of audiences.

The post holder will:

• help market LGBT Foundation and advocate for our work
• lead national campaigns
• enhance our e-marketing campaigns
• work with the team to promote our programme of events

We are taking positive action to encourage applications from people of colour (PoC) and other racially minoritised communities, trans, non-binary and/or older people (aged 50+), to improve the representation of colleagues from these communities in our staff team.

* Trans is an umbrella & inclusive term used to describe people whose gender identity differs in some way from that which they were assigned at birth; including non-binary people, cross dressers and those who partially or incompletely identify with their sex assigned at birth.

Salary: £24,061 (+10% Pension)

Special Terms: Full time, Permanent

Reporting to: Communications Manager

Closing Date: 9am, Monday 11th October 2021.

Here at Eden Brown, we are delighted to be working in partnership with a Charity who work closely with Children to ensure that they get the best possible education and start in life! We are recruiting a brand-new Bid Director to join a Charity who are dedicated to professional development. This role can be based in London, Birmingham, Manchester or at home.

This is a newly created role and really one for someone to make their own. As Bid Director you will be responsible for the senior leadership and to secure contracts that will fund the Charities purpose and life changing work. You will play an instrumental role in identifying opportunities both nationally and internationally. You will draw on technical input from across the organisation, ensuring high quality tender submissions, senior copy-editing bid responses, and implementing the bid process.

You will also oversee the transition from bidding to mobilising contracts, securing knowledge and buy-in during the bid process and building robust handover plans. The Bid Director will report their Executive Director, Strategy, and Impact, and will be responsible for building up a small, dedicated bid team.

We are looking for someone who is truly dedicated to the cause and has a strong track record in bid preparation and bid responses. Experience in writing and securing large government contracts is essential as well as experience of managing a team. Experience in writing bids in the education sector is essential.

For more information please contact Laura Iliff on 01132207540 or email [email protected] Please note the closing date is the 23rd September.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Due to the continuing expansion of the Living Well team in Salford, START are looking for 2 full time Recovery Workers to join our organisation as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team.

Are you passionate about helping people? Are you a team player who is motivated to deliver a high quality, person centred service? Do you have experience working in mental health? If so this role could be what you are looking for.

Salary: £24,480
Hours: Full-time 35 hours per week Monday to Friday
Contract: Fixed term until March 2024
Employers Pension Contribution: 5%
Holiday Entitlement: 28 days plus statutory holidays

Living Well is based on a proven model which has now been adapted and is being piloted in Salford and provides a new approach to supporting people with mental health issues. You will be a part of a programme which brings together people from statutory and VCSE settings, including peers with lived experience and is designed to help people to think differently about mental health support.

This is an exciting role which will play an important part in supporting people who are seeking help. As a Recovery Worker you will listen with empathy, understanding and compassion and create space for clients to feel truly heard.

The ideal candidate will be a great listener with a flexible approach and a flare for planning and prioritising a busy workload, whilst being adaptable and resilient.

Key Aspects of the Role:-

• Providing face to face and telephone support to individuals.
• Listening sensitively and recognising people’s strengths and potential.
• Excellent record keeping and confidence when using computer systems and databases so experience here would be essential.
• Empowering people to take control of their own wellbeing.

Closing date for receiving completed applications will be Wednesday 29th September 2021 at 5pm.

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We are recruiting for a Centre Coordinator for a co-production hub in Manchester City Centre. The centre houses our successful 25 years running membership/co-production service and also offers a home to a range of creative, well-being and corporate activities. The successful candidate will be a passionate, creative, flexible and motivated individual who is willing to coordinate all the functions of the centre and develop the service over the next 5-10 years. 

There are five key elements to the role:

• Centre coordination of the groups and activities

• Co-production and development of the membership model

• Ensuring a business model that is sustainable and enterprising and utilises volunteers

• Promoting events, arts and wellbeing activities that support and contribute to the aims of Creative Support

• Developing and overseeing the virtual service user Zoom programme

The successful post holder will be a dynamic, organised and visionary person who is able to be the frontline leader of the initiative. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and a firm background in social inclusion work and preferably in social care. You will be able to engage a range of stakeholders including the Board and external partners.  You will have proven experience in a relevant community setting and the insight and skills to review and develop the centre. We are looking to recruit a practical person who will ensure a safe and well managed space.

Based in the vibrant Northern Quarter in Manchester the centre is an ideal location to attract new membership and host a range of creative and inclusive events which are self-sustaining and further the aims of Creative Support. The centre works in a Covid safe way and utilises social media to engage with service users nationally as well as holding face to face sessions. We have a well loved Nourish community café which offers high quality food and encourages volunteering.

Due to the nature of the service the work hours will be largely 9am-5pm Monday to Friday but there will be a need for regular flexibility for evenings and weekends (at least one evening a fortnight and some weekend working). There is an established, experienced and diverse team involved in the centre who work closely together to ensure we meet the needs of the service.

This is an exciting new opportunity to join our Purchasing Department as a Purchasing Officer!

We are looking for candidates with a keen attention to detail, excellent communication skills and a proficiency in MS Office suite of programmes. Applicants will have a proven track record of delivering a first class customer service to both external customers and staff.

Key duties include liaising with suppliers, processing purchase orders and resolving queries. The role requires the highest standards of customer service for both internal and external customers and continuously aiming to gain the most cost-efficient solutions.

This is an excellent opportunity for somebody wanting to start a career in the not-for-profit sector where you will be supported to grow and develop your skills and experience. Experience in purchasing is desirable but not essential as full training will be offered.  You will be based at our head office in Stockport town centre, a short walk away from Stockport train station.

Benefits of working with Creative Support:

• Free 24/7 counselling and employee support programme,
• Competitive pay and a pension with company contribution and 28 days annual leave,
• Company paid enhanced DBS for all staff,
• All our staff are supported 24/7 by our out of hours teams.

Creative Support is a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Silver award. We actively encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and cultures.

We expect all applicants to Creative Support to have had at least their first Covid 19 vaccination prior to starting employment with us and to be committed to having the second vaccination within a 3 month period.

Victim Support is looking for an Independent Victims Advocate to be based in our Accrington office to cover a period of maternity leave which is currently anticipated to last until October 2022.

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.

The main purpose of the role is to provide personal and structured support to victims of crime, which include victims of serious crime, persistently targeted victims, vulnerable and intimidated victims as per the MOJ Victims Code of Practice; to develop and enhance relationships with key statutory and non-statutory partner agencies, especially within the hub setting working together in support of enhanced entitlement victims of crime and to manage the work of volunteers in providing appropriate support to victims of crime, retaining overall responsibility for the case management.

To be successful in this role, you will have understanding and knowledge of the requirement for confidentiality and safe working practice and maintenance of files in accordance with the Data Protection Act and other legal requirements. You will have experience of delivering a service and working directly with clients or service users in a statutory, voluntary or community work setting. You will also have knowledge of the criminal justice system and the impact of crime including witnesses giving evidence.

You will have an excellent telephone manner with the ability to engage and develop rapport as well as the ability to needs assess, risk assess and empathise with the victim. You will be able to work without direct supervision, prioritising work and dealing with competing or conflicting demands/ needs and interests in an organised and methodical manner. You will be able to gather, analyse and use information and evidence from different sources, solve and resolve problems. Due to the requirements of the role access to a car is essential. there is also a requirement to complete the IVA Accreditation

Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits such as season ticket loans and the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Victim Support is 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 will be required.

Applications should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the shortlisting criteria, which are marked in the person specification as Essential and A. In order to apply, please create a profile in our website (jobs section), complete and submit an online application form.

If the vacancy has not specified the essential criteria for shortlisting, please use this section to express how your experience and skills are relevant for the role.

If you have the drive to make a difference within an organisation which makes a difference we look forward to hearing from you.

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

LGBT Foundation is looking for an Assistant Director of Contract Development to take responsibility for ensuring effective compliance and management of existing contracts, whilst also working to develop these contracts further and generate new income and opportunities to grow

This Income Generation role will work closely with our Director of Development and will be critical to the ongoing success of LGBT Foundation as we grow and aim to support more LGBT people than ever before. This role will entail working with key internal staff and external funders to:

• Act as senior contract manager, ensuring consistent management of all grants and contracts – including contract monitoring compliance and reporting oversight.
• Undertake a review of all our existing contracts to identify they are fit for purpose and that opportunities for growth and development through new negotiation, annual inflationary uplifts, and underspend utilisation are maximised.
• Ensure best practice around delivery is shared across teams, and areas of risk are identified, and project managed to resolution.
• Identify and develop new contract and grant income to support our financial growth, focussing on Greater Manchester and expansion of existing services.
• Develop partnership and relationships to support our bidding.

You will be an experienced contract manager and development professional, with a flexible and motivated attitude to work. We’re looking for someone who is target driven, and has great influencing and negotiation skills.

We are taking positive action to encourage applications from people of colour (PoC) and other racially minoritised communities, trans, non-binary and/or older people (aged 50+), to improve the representation of colleagues from these communities in our staff team.

* Trans is an umbrella & inclusive term used to describe people whose gender identity differs in some way from that which they were assigned at birth; including non-binary people, cross dressers and those who partially or incompletely identify with their sex assigned at birth.

Salary: £36,967 (+10% Pension)
Special Terms: Full time, permanent
Reporting to: Director of Development
Accountable for: Grants & Contracts Manager

Closing Date: 9am, Tuesday 5th October 2021

LGBT Foundation is looking for a Deputy Director of Finance to take responsibility for ensuring effective and transparent financial governance of the organisation and maintaining the financial viability of the charity

The Finance function within LGBT Foundation is critical to the ongoing success and day to day operation of all our services and projects. The Deputy Director of Finance will ensure our finance function run smoothly and effectively, whilst also providing long term financial planning and strategic leadership on all matters relating to finance. This role will entail working with staff and stakeholders to ensure our finances are effectively managed, and will:

• Lead and develop financial processes across the organisation to ensure the smooth running of all of our finance functions.
• Ensure effective flow of information across all parts of the organisation, particularly to our SMT, Finance and Administration Sub-Committee, Board, and Auditors - including producing management accounts, cash flow financial forecasting, and leading on our Annual Audit.
• Ensure we comply with internal and external finance and income regulations such as those set by Charity Commission, Fundraising Regulator, HMRC, and our own finance regulations.
• Lead on both short and long term financial planning, including managing budget setting and reforecasting for the organisation, working with colleagues to ensure we generate surplus each year by identifying trends or risks which might impact budget decisions.
• Act as link between income and finance teams to ensure projects Full Cost Recovery are accurately calculated, funding gaps are identified, and project initiation and management are supported, including translating funding budgets into internal systems, and supporting with monitoring returns.

You will be an experienced finance professional, have a flexible and motivated attitude to work, have attention to detail and analytical skills, and work with a high level of integrity. CCAB qualification is preffered, but AAT with relevant experience would be considered.

We are taking positive action to encourage applications from people of colour (PoC) and other racially minoritised communities, trans, non-binary and/or older people (aged 50+), to improve the representation of colleagues from these communities in our staff team.

* Trans is an umbrella & inclusive term used to describe people whose gender identity differs in some way from that which they were assigned at birth; including non-binary people, cross dressers and those who partially or incompletely identify with their sex assigned at birth.

Salary: £41,069 (+10% Pension)
Special Terms: Full time, permanent
Reporting to: Deputy Chief Executive
Accountable for: Finance Coordinator
Closing Date: 9am on Monday, 4th October 2021.

Events Manager

Circa £28,000 per annum based on experience

RHS Garden Bridgewater, Salford, Manchester

37.5 hours per week

The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), the UK’s leading gardening charity inspiring everyone to grow, is looking for an exceptional Events Manager at the new RHS Garden Bridgewater in Salford. The post-holder is responsible for establishing and delivering an annual visitor events programme that strengthens the RHS brand, drives repeat visits and generates income.

Key responsibilities include:

• Working with the other Events Managers and stakeholders across the RHS to plan and deliver the cross-garden events programme.
• Ensuring a strong horticultural theme that engages, informs and inspires children and adults about gardens, gardening and the natural environment.
• Working closely with the Marketing and PR Manager to ensure that the Events programme aligns with core audience segments and growth audiences.
• Taking a lead role in coordinating the delivery of all on-site events and tours; establish working groups with representatives from all relevant departments to delegate roles and ensure high levels of planning, organisation and implementation.
• Accountable for the Events budget; establish the annual P&L budget, manage the budget on an ongoing basis, including regular reporting to the Head of Site. Ensure financial targets are met for all events income, and any other agreed revenue streams.

We are looking for an exceptional person able to work at both management and ‘hands on’ level, demonstrating exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, have a flexible and proactive approach with the resilience and motivation to seek continual improvement team.

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

All applications should be received by 4pm, on the closing date which is Friday, 20th September 2021.