This is a seriously rewarding job and ideal for anyone who loves building new and retaining exisiting relationships to help develop philanthropy for local communities here in Northamptonshire.  We are the leading independent local grant making charity in the county and have grown substantially in the past 20 years; increasing our endowment to make us stronger and sustainable to support our communites for the challenges and issues they face today and in the years to come.

We need a passionate, articulate and excellent communicator, a person who will embrace our work and help us raise the profile of the foundation in order to increase our network of donors and fund holders.

We are looking for a confident, self-starter, someone who will work closely with our team, our committed Board of Trustees, to build positive working relationships with a range of clients to secure new donations to endowed and revenue funds. You will work with our CEO to develop new philanthropy and maintain and develop positive relationships with existing donors.

As a member of our Team, you will work directly on projects with all other staff members, managing donor’s funds and assisting them first hand in the distribution of those funds to a wide range of beneficiaries. 

You will need to be a quick learner who relishes a challenge.

Main Tasks

Develop new philanthropy targets from a range of donors (private and corporate),

from prospecting and gift solicitation through to stewardship.

Increase the number and range of Foundation fund holders through solicitation and the securing of new  relationships.

Steward new fund holder relationships in conjunction with relevant members of the Programmes team, ensuring retention and renewal of donors.

Present to various sized audiences to raise the profile of NCF and specific fundraising initiatives.

Develop and implement a fundraising campaign for Friends of the Foundation to increase the number of Friends.

Work closely with the CEO to increase the Foundation’s endowment in line with the 3 year business plan to reach an endowment of £20 million by 2021.

Nurture and increase donor engagement using a range of activities including events, Project visits and Grant Panels.

Work closely with the Communications Officer to maximize marketing and awareness-raising opportunities.

Play a key role in nurturing and developing donor relationships.

Contribute to a stewardship programme for all donors to include: regular contact by email, letter or in person, an events programme and engagement opportunities.

Ensure the database (Salesforce) and all records are kept up-to-date with relevant

Information and be fully GDPR compliant.

Be an effective grant maker to ensure funds are distributed effectively on behalf of the fund holder.

Understand the foundation’s grant-making priorities, criteria and restrictions.

Seek to continually improve the service we provide.

Provide support to the Philanthropy Team and Board.

Support and work with the Philanthropy & Events Officer responsible for:

Fund holder and donor engagement and awareness raising for key events.

Support the Trustees and CEO in the development of their philanthropic work.

 Provide progress against targets and management reports to the CEO and Board.

Work with individual trustees to support their development activities.

 Provide support to the Trustees and CEO in all aspects of the development strategy, including work on borough funds, local authorities and trust transfers

Contribute as a member of the team to the development and success of NCF and the wider UKCF network

Work with all members of the team to achieve NCF’s vision.

Engagement in regional and national UKCF working groups, meetings and forums

Contribute to and be knowledgeable of the field of Philanthropy and best practice at a local, national and global level.

Act in accordance with the policies and procedures of the organisation.

Undertake any other reasonable responsibilities as directed by the CEO

Person Specification

Essential Experience

• Educated to degree level 

• Minimum 3 years fundraising, business development and/or marketing experience and the capacity to grow funding from a range of sources

• An experienced networker, with an ability to build high level relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders

• Financial literacy, with experience of managing budgets and overseeing financial systems and reporting

Desirable Experience

• Staff line-management

• Experience of working with high net worth individuals (major donors)

• An understanding of needs in Northamptonshire, and familiarity with the voluntary sector

• Experience of marketing and/or product development

Personal Qualities

• A strategic and creative thinker

• An excellent communicator both verbal and written

• Strong presentation skills

• Empowering management style

• Flexibility and a practical, ‘can do’ attitude

• Highly motivated and commercially astute

• A strong and persuasive negotiator

• A good team player

Other

• Full clean driving licence and car owner -

• Availability for some evening and weekend work (Time off in lieu given for out of hours work)

Operations Admin Assistant

Reporting to the Supporter Care Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Management of all stock including merchandise and collateral
• Coordinate and monitor merchandise sales from website, eBay and other sources
• Work with fundraising and marketing teams to support key fundraising activities

This is a full-time role based at Brain Tumour Research Head Office in Milton Keynes.

Please send your CV with a covering letter, demonstrating why you are a suitable candidate, how you could add value to our organisation and detailing your current salary. A job description is attached. 

Early applications are encouraged and interviews have commenced. 

For more information about Brain Tumour Research and our work, please visit our website.

No agencies please.

To generate income by providing efficient, professional and proactive support to our local community in their fundraising e.g. support the local community in running their own ‘supporter events’ (coffee mornings, dances and balls, quiz nights); and to help develop and maintain relationships with individuals and groups in the community, for example local schools, colleges, service groups, clubs, pubs and religious establishments.

To work as part of the Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity Fundraising team, contributing to an effective, friendly and dedicated department.

To be a recognised FNHC fundraiser within the community.

Mind BLMK works across our communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with a range of partners, we offer a number of activities from our wellbeing centres and local venues to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, and our aim is to make sure that no-one has to face a mental health problem alone.

Title: Crisis Service Manager
Working base: Flitwick
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £30,000 pa
Working days: Your normal working hours per week are 37.0 hours, Monday to Friday. However actual days, start and finish times will be variable and in accordance with the project and service needs
Contracted hours: 37 hours per week

Job purpose: 
To lead on the management, delivery and promotion of Mind BLMK’s Crisis services.

• Mobilise within set timescales a range of services across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes.
• Oversee the operations of Mind BLMK Crisis services once mobilised and ensure outcomes which support the contract requirements
• Oversee the management of an effective workforce for the crisis service in line with Mind BLMK’s HR policies, procedures and guidance (recruitment, line management, workload planning, support and development of managers responsible for the services and projects).
• To be responsible for maintaining an effective workforce which ensures 7 day a week delivery
• Oversee health and safety and Safeguarding for the Crisis services in line with Mind BLMK’s H&S policies, procedures and guidance.
• Oversee the collection, updating, monitoring and reporting of service data in line with Mind BLMK’s contract and systems requirements and procedures.
• Deal with complaints from service users or other agencies as requested by the Operations Manager.
• To set up retain and be a member of a Senior Manager On call rota.
• Represent Mind BLMK and ensure an external presence to promote Mind BLMK’s services to increase awareness and beneficiaries.
• Identify and build effective working relationships with relevant external contacts, partners and local services.
• Be responsible for the monitoring of the crisis service budget with support of the Operations Manager and Finance and Resource Manager.
• Contribute to business development, funding bids, tenders and budget setting for the development of the Crisis service.
• Work within the ethos, vision and values of the organisation and in line with the organisation’s policies and procedures.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Mind BLMK team and relevant key post holders.
• Attend and contribute to meetings relevant to the role (own supervision, appraisal, staff, peer group, operational, AGM and external as required).
• Commit to and complete training and qualifications identified for the role in line with organisational need, Staff Development and Training policies and procedures.

Closing date: Thursday 26th September 2019 at 10am

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

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

No agencies please.

Job Title

Outreach Worker – Housing First Project

Hours

37.5 hrs

Monday-Thursday 8.30-4.30 however some unsocial hours and weekend work will be required. This will typically involve a regular 5am-1pm Friday or a late finish no more than once a week. Bank Holidays may be worked on a rota basis for which time in lieu may be taken.

Annual Leave

25 days plus 8 Bank Holidays

Salary

£20478 pa

Probationary

Period

6 months

Reporting To

Housing First Team Leader

Conditions of Employment

As contained in NOAH Enterprise’ s Statement of Terms and Conditions of Employment and Staff Handbook

Background

NOAH Enterprise has been delivering services to vulnerable people throughout Bedfordshire since 1987 and has established and embedded the single trusted adult model. This means that each service user can begin to trust one person as they get to know them, and this trust allows recommendations and support options to be taken up.

You will be committed, compassionate, resilient, caring, have common sense and be empathetic to the needs of those among the most deprived. You will work with people who may be chaotic, may have mental health and addiction issues but need your help and support.

Throughout your work you will have considerable autonomy and significant periods of time lone working, enabling you to make a personal difference to people’s lives. You will have excellent time-management, prioritisation, motivating, organisational, inter-personal, and administrative skills. You will be competent in IT and communication, have the ability to build relationships with people from many nationalities and organisations and a commitment to help those in need. You will be persistent and undaunted in the face of seeming adversity.

Job Purpose

• You will provide on a 1-1 basis, support for the living and lifestyle needs of a group of 8 carefully selected homeless people with complex needs who have been allocated independent accommodation within Luton on the Housing First Pilot.
• To provide and coordinate, within daytime hours and with crisis telephone advice out of hours, specialist welfare service support where needed.
• To provide lifestyle and education to clients who have experienced repetitive homelessness to actively reduce the risks of eviction and abandonment. Promote independence and understanding of primary health service access to reduce the use of emergency services.
• To work with NOAH management to coordinate delivery of grant funds allocated for the project to transform flats into homes and to provide for the personalisation needs that will help people feel a sense of connection and safety.
• To innovate and work creatively to source additional material, items and technical expertise from the wider community in Luton such as other grants, corporate donors and corporate social responsibility team building days in order to help clients transform their flat into a home.
• The Housing First Service aims include:

• Supporting people who are homeless with multiple and complex needs to access suitable accommodation.
• Developing new approaches to working with people with multiple and complex needs.
• Supporting service users to improve their health and wellbeing.
• Supporting service users to engage with services to meet their health and social care needs that are non-emergency.
• Supporting service users to build resilience, develop their social capital within the local community and support recovery.
• Supporting service users to develop independent living skills to live more independently in the community and sustain their accommodation.

• Reducing the use of acute emergency services, such as A&E, ambulance call-outs and fire and rescue service.
• Reducing repeat homelessness.
• Contributing to the reduction in rough sleeping.
• Contributing to the reduction in the use of temporary accommodation

Main Duties

• To promote and provide clear information about the Housing First Project to other organisations and to work in close partnership across different agencies to share information to reduce rough sleeping in Luton.
• To deliver some on street outreach work in Luton to meet prospective candidates and assess their suitability for the project.
• To assist with receiving and managing new referrals onto the project both from external and internal sources and to maintain communication with the referrer.
• To attend the Housing First Operations Group and Caseload group to support the processes of assessing eligibility, prioritisation and allocation.
• To work with the new tenant to prepare them for embarking on an independent tenancy, communicating their responsibilities whilst also providing reassurance and advice.
• To support the new tenant to work with the housing officer to develop between them a strong and positive relationship which can withstand future tensions.
• To support the new tenant with all administration around setting up and equipping their new home incorporating their personal choices where possible.
• To support the new tenant with completing the 2 support plans on inform within week one and then to renew these at scheduled intervals every 12 weeks.
• To assist the clients to access primary health care services to help stabilise any health and wellbeing concerns or addictions if they are interested in this support.
• Build trust and relationships at a pace suitable to them, learn about their lives, their background and their ongoing needs. Where appropriate offer expertise and advice to tackle some of the barriers in their lives such as housing, benefits, employment, relationships and health.
• Use motivational interviewing techniques to support people to explore their own lifestyles and choices and to reflect on whether they are interested in recovery.
• To provide the clients with opportunities and choice to receive free support in decorating their homes with the assistance of corporate volunteering teams.
• To maintain keywork contact in person or by phone at least every other day with every client on their caseload and deliver a personalised approach allowing the client choice in the way that they engage with NOAH.
• To use the inform system to record every support intervention which is delivered.
• To provide opportunities and facilitate visits to places to encourage clients to live their own lives and to express their personalities and individuality and reduce social isolation.
• On an ongoing basis to help to manage their personal safety including undertaking persistent, assertive outreach such as on-street visits at any stage where eviction or abandonment seems to be approaching in order to give the client every opportunity to retain their home.
• To work with the local communities and neighbours to promote positive communication and understanding in order to reduce ASB and maintain property infrastructure.
• Monitor improvements and regressions and support the NOAH management in delivering comprehensive monthly reports to update commissioners of the current situations, trends, challenges and success that the project has witnessed.
• To support the NOAH management to ensure excellent quality and robust evidence is available to demonstrate the effectiveness of the Housing First Pilot. Working alongside the University of Bedfordshire team to audit this work and promote continuation of the project through a robust exit strategy which will ensure continuity of funding and the opportunity for project expansion.
• Submit written reports as required

General Duties/

Requirements

• Act as a NOAH Enterprise representative always and in a manner befitting a representative of the organisation.
• To work as part of the wider NOAH welfare team which includes supporting the work of the welfare centre as well as the on-street outreach workers.
• Identify opportunities to improve the level of service NOAH offers to service users.
• Take a responsible approach to your personal development – manage and update own skills base to ensure quality service delivery and engage fully with all training offered.
• As part of the NOAH welfare staff team you will be required to be part of an on-call rota and take occasional phone calls from service users requiring out of hours advice.

Administration

• All duties to be carried out in accordance with the policies and procedures of NOAH Enterprise
• Attend any meetings, seminars, training sessions as requested both on and off NOAH Enterprise premises
• Supporting the wider welfare centre team with Bank holiday and Christmas openings by contributing to this rota.
• Act as a NOAH Enterprise ambassador always representing the organisation in a manner befitting the charity
• The post holder may from time to time be asked to undertake other duties as specified by the Chief Executive or Head of Welfare Services. Permanent changes to the job description will only be made in negotiation with the post holder.

Christian Ethos

The work of NOAH Enterprise is founded upon a Christian ethos and it is expected that the post holder will respect this ethos

£30,000 - 35,000 pro rata dependent on experience + excellent benefits

Permanent, 28 hours per week

Location: Northampton, East Midlands

Are you an engaging individual who can help us to improve cancer outcomes and save more lives?

Cancer Research UK are working with partners to improve the prevention and earlier diagnosis of cancer. Primary Care professionals, especially GPs and their practice teams, have a crucial role to play in early diagnosis- but we know this is a complex area. We are also engaging with a range of Healthcare Professionals across the cancer pathway through our programme of Health Professional Engagement, to raise the profile of cancer, identify activities to improve uptake of bowel screening and cancer outcomes more generally and make change happen at a local level.

It's a hugely exciting time to join the Health Professional Engagement Facilitation Team at Cancer Research UK, who are a key accelerator in driving forward our ambitious new .

An opportunity has arisen for a 0.8 FTE Health Professional Engagement Facilitator to join our team in the East Midlands to…

• Build effective relationships with and actively engage all GP practices within the locality to raise the awareness of the importance of early detection and screening
• Work closely with GP Practices to encourage the effective use of GP Practice data and undertake interventions that support the earlier detection of cancer
• Develop, plan and co-ordinate learning events for primary care professionals
• Lead and co-ordinate practice improvement projects
• Work closely with health professionals from primary & secondary care organisations to effect improvements in communication, service delivery and patient experience across the cancer pathway

To join us, we're looking for self-motivated individuals with...

• Experience of partnering with a range of stakeholders to influence and develop sustainable change
• Experience of working with GPs
• Strong understanding of primary care and NHS environments
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational and project management skills

As the role is field based, you'll also need to have tenacity and be comfortable working on your own as well as part of a team.

If this describes you, join our team as we work hard to beat cancer sooner. For full role details, more about us as a charity and our benefits, please see our candidate pack here:

Closing Date: 25th September 2019, 23:55pm

*The application process will involve uploading your CV and a covering letter as well as answering a few short questions we'd like to ask to find out more about you. Please ensure your CV is no longer than 2 sides of A4.

At CRUK we value diversity and we're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce will help us to beat cancer sooner.

Please note, from October 2019, our head office will be relocating from Islington to a new office space in Stratford, close to the Olympic Park.

TPP are currently supporting a disability charity in their active search for a new Community Fundraising Manager.

Concentrating on the Northern home counties just outside of London, you will take the lead on community fundraising in this area.

With a wide range of variety to be involved in, you will work on everything from volunteer management to local corporate partners, from community groups and individual lead events and much more.

Perfect for someone looking for a step up within their charity career and particularly within fundraising, this role will suit an ambitious and approachable person.

Joining a community fundraising team of 10, you will work closely with the Head of Community and share ideas with the other fundraisers in the team who are based all over the UK.

Openminded and flexible, this role will have the option to work from home full-time or from their head office in Buckinghamshire.

If this could be of interest to you, then apply today by sending an up to date CV and your contact details to TPP Recruitment today!

New Opportunities, New Approach, New Challenge

Housing Officer
Northamptonshire, Westminster and Oxford
37 hours per week
£26,000 + Benefits

Mayday Trust recently published Wisdom from Behind Closed Doors, an enquiry capturing the voices of people living in supported accommodation. The results highlighted the urgent need for a more person-led, human and positive approach to housing that allows people to take control and sustainably move on into a stable and connected community environment.

In response, Mayday is radically shaking up the norm and embarking upon an exciting new challenge; testing and informing a new way of working with people living in Mayday accommodation.

Mayday is now looking for Housing Officers who are passionate about tackling social injustice, are tenacious and energetic in their approach and willing to challenge and be challenged to make housing work for people.

If you’re not afraid to leave your ego at the door and genuinely put the people you’re working alongside first, then read on! 

This is a fantastic opportunity for four like-minded people to join the Mayday Housing Team, operating within the Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire and Westminster areas.

• 1 post in Oxford
• 1 post in Westminster
• 2 posts in Northamptonshire

Bringing this fresh mind-set and approach alongside an ability to report confidently and accurately, Housing Officers will manage Mayday’s Housing to ensure people live in safe, good quality homes and are able to live comfortably without the burden of disputes, debt and arrears.

Despite the traditional label, this role has never been done in this way before. Mayday welcomes applicants with experience in working within a housing environment, but we are also looking for those who resonate with the Mayday ethos and believe that the system needs to change.                                                                                                                         

So if you’re ready to disrupt the system then please get in touch!

• Closing date for receipt of applications: 29th September 2019
• Assessment Day: 2nd October 2019
• Interviews take place on: 3-4th October 2019

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 to download the application form/information pack and other relevant documents.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Level Disclosure & Barring Service check.

Mayday Trust, we see talent.

No agencies please.

New Opportunities, New Approach, New Challenge

Housing Agent
Northamptonshire, Westminster and Oxford
37 hours per week
£26,000 + Benefits

Mayday Trust recently published Wisdom from Behind Closed Doors, an enquiry capturing the voices of people living in supported accommodation. The results highlighted the urgent need for a more person-led, human and positive approach to housing that allows people to take control and sustainably move on into a stable and connected community environment.

In response, Mayday is radically shaking up the norm and embarking upon an exciting new challenge; testing and informing a new way of working with people living in Mayday accommodation.

Mayday is now looking for Housing Agents who are passionate about tackling social injustice, are tenacious and energetic in their approach and willing to challenge and be challenged to make housing work for people.

If you’re not afraid to leave your ego at the door and genuinely put the people you’re working alongside first, then read on! 

This is a fantastic opportunity for five like-minded people to join the Mayday Housing Team, operating within the Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire and Westminster areas.

• 1 post in Oxford
• 1 post in Westminster
• 3 posts in Northamptonshire

Working within a community team, the Housing Agent will bring a fresh mind-set and approach to working alongside people to find the accommodation that works for them. A core part of this role will involve being aware of power dynamics and listening to what people are experiencing, as well as identifying and removing barriers that have been created by the system that limit a person’s ability to move on sustainably.

This role has never been done before. Mayday welcomes applicants with experience in working within a housing environment, but we are also looking for those who resonate with the Mayday ethos and believe that the system needs to change.

So if you’re ready to disrupt the system then please get in touch!

• Closing date for receipt of applications: 29th September 2019
• Assessment Day to be held 2nd October 2019
• Interviews to be held 3rd, 4th and 9th October 2019

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. 

This post is subject to an Enhanced Level Disclosure & Barring Service check.

Mayday Trust, we see talent!

No agencies please.

Job Title:  Community & Events Fundraising Manager
Location: Magpas HQ, Huntingdon with travel across Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire and surrounds 
Contract: Full time, permanent – some weekend and out of office working will be required
Salary: £32,523 - £34,782 depending on experience

Would you like to use your extensive community fundraising experience to build long term sustainable income for a rapidly growing air ambulance charity?  Magpas Air Ambulance has been operating an emergency medical service since 1971, saving lives across Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, Norfolk and surrounding counties.  Now 24/7 with a brand new air ambulance, Magpas is looking for an experienced and passionate Community and Events Fundraising Manger to take this important income stream to the next level.

You will receive lots of support from a friendly, ambitious and collaborative team whilst having the scope to really make an impact - so if you have the experience we’re after please get in touch.

Role description

• Strategically lead the development and growth of Community and Events Fundraising at Magpas Air Ambulance
• Take personal responsibility for building relationships with community leaders, local ambassadors and organisations to secure long-term support for Magpas Air Ambulance and achieving personal income target
• Devise an effective and segmented stewardship programme ensuring the highest level of donor care is executed at all times and ensuring fundraising are fully motivated and supported
• Recruit, manage and develop fundraising volunteers and provide appropriate support to their fundraising activities
• Produce and manage the community and events budget, including monthly monitoring and reporting of income and expenditure
• Develop strategies to increase the number of event participants, and the amount of income per person raised
• Research, pilot and evaluate new challenges, sporting events or community events
• Provide strong leadership and management to the Community Fundraising team providing coaching, mentoring, guidance and support to ensure they are encouraged and motivated to achieve success
• Support the Director of Fundraising with the implementation and delivery of the fundraising strategy and deputise for the Director of Fundraising when necessary

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Strong background in community fundraising with demonstrable success raising income through community, corporate and events fundraising activity
• Previous experience of creating and delivering a community fundraising strategy and budget
• Demonstrable success in the delivery of excellent supporter stewardship and the development of stewardship plans
• Experience of working alongside communications and marketing teams to successfully promote and market events
• Experience of managing, motivating and developing community and events fundraisers & volunteers

Closing date: 30th September 2019
Interview date: 15th October 2019

If you are looking for a new opportunity within a supportive and exciting environment, please read the Role Description attached before sending a covering letter/statement including details of how you meet the key requirements of the role together with your CV telling us about your experience.

All offers of employment are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We request no contact from agencies or media sales.

Buckinghamshire Mind

Employment Support Adviser

Buckinghamshire Mind Shares National Mind’s vision: “We won’t give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets both support and respect. We deliver high quality community based services across the county of Buckinghamshire to reach out and ensure everyone with a mental health problem gets access to the help they need.

Post: Employment Support Adviser

Salary: £23,500

Reports to:  Operations Manager

Hours: 37 hours per week (Full Time)

Based in High Wycombe or Aylesbury but covering all Buckinghamshire

Basic Function

As Buckinghamshire Mind’s Employment Support Advisor, you will work full-time on coordinating the delivery of the Building Better Opportunities Bucks Project. ‘Building Better Opportunities’ in Buckinghamshire targets working with individuals to overcome barriers, as well as to support and to further develop the key organisations and partners in the network.

The successful applicant will be fully funded by the Big Lottery Fund – Building Futures project and the European Social Fund.

• Main responsibilities / Employment Support responsibilities
• Assist the Operations Manager to recruit staff to work within the employment support service
• Line manage Employment Support Worker
• Liaise with the Operations Manager to manage day to day operational issues
• To offer 1:1 and group support to people with mental health challenges who wish to begin or return to work, education, volunteering or training
• To have a clear understanding of individual service user needs and how they can be met within the service. Develop and maintain effective and meaningful relationships. This will include the use of appropriate diagnostic processes and assessment.
• To provide a service which values and respects the differing cultures and ethnic backgrounds and diversity of the community whilst working in a manner that values diversity and adheres to the principles of anti-discriminatory practice.
• Design and deliver appropriate interventions to meet identified needs and ensure that the targets for the project are met. Ensure that the progress of individual people is effectively monitored and timely interventions are delivered.
• Co-ordinate the work of volunteers or other professionals as required by the specific project and provide support to volunteers as required.
• Achieve both qualitative and quantitative targets as required by the specific project.
• To work in a person-centered way with service users, assessing them and supporting them to achieve their employment or training goals.
• To implement employment courses through planned programs of approved training activities e.g. with Bucks Adult Learning.
• To work closely with relevant employment support partner organisations to ensure that we support our service users to achieve the best outcomes possible.
• To ensure associated administrative tasks and monthly monitoring figures are completed in a timely manner.
• To attend recruitment events to support clients, recruit volunteers and engage in marketing and promotion of service, also to attend meetings and steering groups in line with project needs.

Other Responsibilities

• To ensure the highest quality of service provision and to provide accurate and timely KPI reporting within Buckinghamshire Mind
• To develop and maintain contacts with employers, volunteering organisations and other stakeholders to develop and improve the service.
• To work closely with referrers so that there is a good understanding of making appropriate referrals into the services.
• To ensure high levels of meaningful Service User Involvement in service provision.
• Produce reports for Bucks Mind Board of Trustees and other key stake holders when required

Person specification

Post: Buckinghamshire Mind Employment Support Worker

The person specification seeks to define a person most likely to be suited to the job of Buckinghamshire Mind Employment Support Worker.  Candidates are required to meet all the essential Conditions listed.  E = essential criteria; D = desired criteria.  Reference to both Conditions and Requirements in completing your application form will help in selecting candidates for interview.

Conditions

• Supports the aims and work of Buckinghamshire Mind (E)
• Maintains strict confidentiality concerning all Buckinghamshire Mind matters (E)

Requirements

Qualifications and experience

• Experience of assessing service user needs, risk, and support planning (E)
• Educated to A ‘level or above (E)
• Relevant experience (E)
• Experience of delivering services for people with Mental Health needs. (E)
• Experience of working with external stakeholders e.g. Care Teams, Commissioners/Funders and Community Groups. (D)
• Experience of employment support group and 1:1 work. (E)
• Experience of providing training to groups and/or individuals. (D)
• Previous experience in a guidance role. (E)
• Previous experience of managing a caseload. (E)
• Previous experience of project work desirable. (D)
• Experienced in reflective practice. (E)

Knowledge, skills and abilities.

• Knowledge of the wide range of educational and employment/training opportunities available to people across Bucks. (E)
• Knowledge of other voluntary and statutory agencies who work with people and can network and build sustainable working partnerships. (E)

• Knowledge and understanding of data sharing legislation, confidentiality and safeguarding. (E)
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a range of individuals, groups and organisations. (E)
• Ability to work flexibly and to problem solve. (E)
• Ability to use information technology effectively and can keep written records and data. (E)
• Ability to manage a caseload and to meet targets and deadlines. (E)
• Confident in delivering group works and presentations. (D)
• Is committed to working in an anti-oppressive way and striving to create equal opportunities for all people and show an understanding of diversity. (E)
• Knowledge of and empathy for the issues facing people with Mental Health needs. (E)
• Is driven, self- motivated and able to organize own workload and work alone and without direct supervision. (E)
• can devise, implement, monitor and evaluate work and produce reports. (E)
• Has a current clean driving license and use of own vehicle (work related mileage will be paid). (E)

Closing Date 20th September and interviews to take place on 25th September.

Legacy Relationship Executive

Contract: Permanent, full time - 36.5 hours per week

Based: Milton Keynes

World Vision is an international children’s charity working with children, their communities, and with supporters and partners, in almost 100 countries.

Through long-term development projects, emergency responses and advocacy we’ve helped bring lasting change to millions of children, over more than 60 years. And as a Christian organisation, everything we do is motivated by our faith as we strive to reflect God’s unconditional love.

Work for World Vision UK and you will be part of a truly global Partnership, building brighter futures for vulnerable children.

Job Purpose

To grow the future legacy income of World Vision through building relationships with some of our longest serving supporters and asking them to consider leaving a gift in their will and following up our supporters who have expressed an interested to convert them to pledgers. You will have a fantastic, warm phone manner and a passion for excellence and making a difference to the lives of the children we serve.

You should be comfortable being on the phone and have previous telemarketing experience in either sales, account management or customer service, with a good level of written English. Ideally, you are results driven and focused on delivering above and beyond.

World Vision has over 100,000 supporters around the UK and this job is focusing on our supporters who have been supporting us for over 10 years and really love sponsoring a child and helping our cause. You will be mainly thanking our sponsors and ensuring they are getting the best experience, keeping them informed, updated and asking them to consider a gift in their will. It’s a role where you can really build some fantastic relationships and the people you are calling quite often have time to chat and want to talk to you!

As an active Christian, this role offers you the opportunity to integrate your Christian faith and be sensitive to its various expressions across cultures and denominations.

In addition to the salary offered, we offer good benefits including pension, generous holiday entitlement and free parking (MK).

Please upload your CV of full employment history explaining any gaps of employment and reasons for leaving your previous employer. This must be accompanied with a covering letter stating how you meet the essential criteria given in the Job Description.

Closing Date for applications: 7th October 2019

Interview Dates: TBC

World Vision UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people representing all sections of the community. World Vision UK also operates flexible working policies and practices.

As a child focused organisation, World Vision UK is committed to the safeguarding of children, therefore any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of applicable background checks, including a criminal records check.

No agencies please.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Care Assistant to join our client’s friendly and supportive team providing residential care in Aston Clinton, Buckinghamshire.

Location: Aston Clinton, Buckinghamshire

Salary: £17,082 per annum, £8.76 per hour, plus overtime and bonuses available on top of your basic salary and an annual bonus based on satisfactory performance

Hours: Full time (37.5 hours per week) and part time (22.5 hours per week) opportunities available - Ability to work shifts as part of a rota system, including some weekend and bank holiday working

“Our residents do not live in our workplace, we work in their homes"

The Role:

As Care Assistant you will work in an adapted home providing residential care for three individuals with learning disabilities, some of whom also have physical disabilities. Working as part of a dedicated team, you'll support service users with their day to day needs to enable individuals to lead independent and fulfilling lives.

The role of Care Assistant will involve assisting individuals with:

• Personal care needs
• Mealtimes and social activities
• Attending appointments and maintaining their health and well-being
• Promoting skills and involvement including shopping and domestic tasks such as cooking and cleaning
• Support in any other areas of their daily living

You'll follow agreed support plans and risk assessments to ensure that a highly effective service is provided, that meets each individual's needs, supports their aspirations and maximises their independence.

About You
You don’t need to have previous experience, but you will be a caring and enthusiastic individual with a 'can-do' attitude, who is driven by the desire to make a difference and have the ability to recognise and understand the needs of vulnerable adults with learning disabilities. Desired qualities will include:

• Effective communicator using different methods according to the complex needs of those in your care.
• Teamwork and flexibility are key to the success of the services provided, as is a clear commitment to equality and diversity

In return
Our client is committed to their staff and in return for your hard work they offer a considerable benefits package, including:

• Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days per year, plus statutory bank holidays, rising with service (pro rata for part time hours)
• Comprehensive training and development support from day one with the opportunity to gain a recognised vocational qualification
• Regular support from your line manager and colleagues
• Monthly attendance bonus
• Annual salary and cost of living review
• Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing
• Workplace pension scheme
• Life assurance of three times your annual salary
• Fully paid DBS
• Employee assistance helpline
• Mileage paid for car usage
• Structured rota so you know your work pattern in advance

If you are interested in joining our client’s friendly team, please apply today!

In accordance with CQC regulations, appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory DBS, reference and medical checks.

To stay safe in your job search we recommend that you visit SAFERjobs, a non-profit, joint industry and law enforcement organisation working to combat job scams. Visit the SAFERjobs website for information on common scams and to get free, expert advice for a safer job search.

Our client is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for several Care Assistants to join our client’s friendly and supportive team providing residential care in Buckinghamshire.

Location: Gawcott, near Buckingham, Milton Keynes

Salary: £17,082 per annum, £8.76 per hour, plus overtime and bonuses available on top of your basic salary and an annual bonus based on satisfactory performance

Hours: Full time (37.5 hours per week) and part time (22.5 hours per week) available - Ability to work shifts as part of a rota system, including some weekend and bank holiday working

“Our residents do not live in our workplace, we work in their homes"

The Role

As Care Assistant you will work in at an adapted home providing residential care for five individuals with learning disabilities, some of whom also have physical disabilities. Working as part of a dedicated team, you'll support service users with their day to day needs to enable individuals to lead independent and fulfilling lives.

The role of Care Assistant will involve assisting individuals with:

• Personal care needs
• Mealtimes and social activities
• Attending appointments and maintaining their health and well-being
• Promoting skills and involvement including shopping and domestic tasks such as cooking and cleaning
• Support in any other areas of their daily living

You'll follow agreed support plans and risk assessments to ensure that a highly effective service is provided, that meets each individual's needs, supports their aspirations and maximises their independence.

About You
You don’t need to have previous experience, but you will be a caring and enthusiastic individual with a 'can-do' attitude, who is driven by the desire to make a difference and have the ability to recognise and understand the needs of vulnerable adults with learning disabilities. Desired qualities will include:

• Effective communicator using different methods according to the complex needs of those in your care.
• Teamwork and flexibility are key to the success of the services provided, as is a clear commitment to equality and diversity

In return
Our client is committed to their staff and in return for your hard work they offer a considerable benefits package, including:

• Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days per year, plus statutory bank holidays, rising with service (pro rata for part time hours)
• Comprehensive training and development support from day one with the opportunity to gain a recognised vocational qualification
• Regular support from your line manager and colleagues
• Monthly attendance bonus
• Annual salary and cost of living review
• Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing
• Workplace pension scheme
• Life assurance of three times your annual salary
• Fully paid DBS
• Employee assistance helpline
• Mileage paid for car usage
• Structured rota so you know your work pattern in advance

If you are interested in joining our client’s friendly team, please apply today!

In accordance with CQC regulations, appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory DBS, reference and medical checks.

To stay safe in your job search we recommend that you visit SAFERjobs, a non-profit, joint industry and law enforcement organisation working to combat job scams. Visit the SAFERjobs website for information on common scams and to get free, expert advice for a safer job search.

Our client is an Equal Opportunities Employer.