Derby City Mission is looking to appoint Project Workers to work at Safe Space initiative working with entrenched homeless people in Derby. You will be responsible for ensuring the security and safety of all homeless guests attending the Safe Space, which will operate on a 24/7 basis for a 12-month post–pilot phase. The persons appointed will have experience of working with people with chaotic lifestyles and be enthusiastic, committed and have empathy for our vision. Applicants must be willing to work flexibly, working day and night shifts as rostered, 7 days a week. We are looking to start employing staff from April 2020. Derby City Mission is a Christian registered charity (no 1140235). Applicants must be able to demonstrate how their beliefs and conduct align with the Evangelical Alliance’s Statement of Faith and Derby City Mission’s Mission Statement and Values.

A full Job Description, including how to apply can be obtained by contacting:

Mrs Viv Merkelt

Derby City Mission

25 Charnwood Street, Derby, DE1 2GU

We are committed to equality of opportunity

Closing date midday Friday 6th March 2020

Interviews will be held between Wednesday 11th & Friday 13th March 2020

If successful some training will take place in w/c 23rd March 2020 for which you will be paid for.

Assistant Shop Manager

Permanent

£17,577 per annum with annual progression up to £18,121 pa Pro Rata

We offer many enhanced benefits including; 28 days holiday a year and stakeholder pension scheme with matching contributions up to 8%. Full details about our benefits can be found on our website.

20 hours per week over 7 days to include Sundays

Do you like being creative? Or looking for a hidden treasure? Do you have supervisory work experience in commercial or charity retail and are looking for the next step up for a new challenge in 2020?

We are looking for an Assistant Shop Manager to work alongside the Shop Manager in our Sutton in Ashfield shop, to help with the daily running of the shop, assisting in the management of the Volunteer team, you will need to be confident at working with people from different backgrounds creating a welcoming and positive experience for all of our staff, volunteers and supporters.

You will be working in a creative environment, working with donated goods to maximise sales and net contribution.

You will make a real difference to young people in England by helping to raise vital funds needed to support our frontline work. To do this you will need to be driven, focused on making money, and bring lots of good ideas to the table.

It is important that you have good communication skills both inside and outside the shop, reaching out to the local community to help build support for the shop.

If you have what it takes to work hard but have some fun along the way, and support your Shop Manager to be the best, then this is the place for you!

Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.

We look forward to receiving your application.

The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

Vacancy closes midnight: 08/03/2020

Interviews will be held on: 19/03/2020

Head of Natural Climate Solutions 

Newark 

£40,000

Permanent, full time

The natural world is valuable in its own right, and is the foundation of our wellbeing and prosperity; we depend on it and it depends on us.  Despite this, the climate and the natural world are in crisis.

We urgently need nature to recover, with wilder landscapes containing more intact peatlands; more thriving grasslands and woods; more natural rivers and wetlands; coastlines with salt marshes; wilder seas with seagrass beds, kelp forests, whales, dolphins and abundant fish.  We need these wild places to take carbon dioxide out of the air, locking it up in soils, sediments and the living world, for the long term.  We need them to remove pollution and to moderate flooding, drought and temperature extremes – especially where we live.

About the role:

The Head of Natural Climate Solutions will be responsible for delivering our client’s ambitious response to the climate emergency, by driving forward a programme to increase their capacity to deliver natural solutions to climate change and cut down carbon footprint.

You will lead on assessing the movement’s carbon footprint and developing a plan to cut its emissions, supporting individual Trusts to achieve these objectives.  You will ensure that clear guidance is in place for Trusts to develop natural solutions and that the movement’s policy and approach to working with corporate partners to capture carbon and reduce emissions is strongly managed and follows agreed principles, to avoid risks associated with offsetting.

Working with marketing and fundraising colleagues, you will ensure our offsetting products are properly marketed to prospective funders.  You will oversee the management of a suite of natural solutions projects on the ground, funded by both corporate and other funding sources.  You will ensure that there is excellent project management throughout, as well as reporting and sharing of best practice, solutions and ideas.

You will be part of a tight and dedicated central team, with a modest budget but an unmatched depth and breadth of human resources to draw on across the Trusts. 

The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge of climate change issues and natural climate solutions along with issues relating to the wider environment, including sustainable development.

Our client is looking for a team-worker, someone who values and respects each person’s contribution, experience and knowledge.  They want someone who will work collaboratively and strategically to deliver agreed priorities whilst confidently engaging stakeholders, providing internal leadership and managing others.

If you are a strategic thinker, able to lead the implementation of strategies and plans, they would love to hear from you!

About the company:

They are a grassroots movement of 850,000 members, including 200,000 junior members, 38,000 volunteers and 2,800 staff across the UK. dedicated to this vision and driven by their beliefs. 

They value courage, respect, integrity, trust and responsibility.  Whilst they are passionate in promoting their aims, they are not judgemental, and are inclusive.  The Trusts value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. They actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures.  They believe that a diverse workforce will help create Their vision of people close to nature, with land and seas rich in wildlife

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

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Who are Thera Group?

Thera Group are a charity that support people with a learning disability. We want to demonstrate that people with a learning disability can be leaders in society, but we can’t do this without you! We need a Operational Manager to work across the East Midlands to make our vision a reality.

What does an Operational Manager do?

The Operational Manager will be responsible for managing several teams providing support to people with a learning disability. An element of travelling is required within this role.

The Operational Manager will ensure the quality of support by leading, mentoring, auditing, developing, training and guiding diverse staff teams. The Operational Manager will monitor and audit the supports, supervise the front-line leaders, manage projects and work as a senior manager of the organisation.

What experience do I need?

To be an Operational Manager you will need to have previous experience in providing outstanding care within the care sector and more specifically within supported living settings. You will need thorough knowledge of the regulations and laws that we work within and the role the Care Quality Commission play in this.

You’ll need great communication skills and be able manage a team by leading by example. You’ll be computer literate, show initiative and be comfortable when it comes to making difficult decisions.

What are the Benefits?

• 25 days holiday + 8 days bank holidays

• Employee support line to support you and your family

• Continuous on the job training is provided
• Contributory Pension Plan
• Occupational Maternity Pay
• NVQ Funding
• DBS paid for by Thera
• Career progression

We also offer an employee benefits scheme, which includes:

• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to Thousands of Retail Discounts

*We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing deadline if we interview and offer the right candidate. Apply now to avoid disappointment. *

Active Partners Trust is looking to recruit a Funding Support Officer

About Active Partners Trust:

Active Partners Trust (APT) is a charitable organisation with a vision to make physical activity, including sport, the norm for people who live, work or study in our communities. We bring together the Active Partnerships (formerly County Sports Partnerships) of Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire under the outward facing brands of Active Derbyshire and Active Notts. The funding to deliver our vision comes from the combination of Sport England investment and several local authority partnerships.

APT's purpose is to connect, influence and collaborate with a range of partners who share our organisational priorities of:

• Supporting inactive people to become more active;

• Creating equality in participation; and

• Keeping people active.

About the funding support role:

The Funding Support role will support the Funding Lead to bring additional funding for physical activity and sport into Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire through:

• Advising and supporting partners to identify new funding opportunities and building their capacity and capability to apply for funding.
• Developing funding applications for physical activity and sport, based on insight and an understanding of priorities and identified local need for Active Partners Trust or our partners.

Details:

The post is permanent, and the hours are flexible, up to 37 per week although part time working may be considered.  The salary is £20,400 – £25,500 (FTE).  Active Partners Trust has offices in Clay Cross, near Chesterfield in Derbyshire and at the Clifton Campus at Nottingham Trent University. 

The closing date for applications is 8th April, with interviews to take place 20th April 2020.

S V 2 and LimeCulture are looking for a National ISVA Coordinator (for Hard to Reach Groups).

S V 2 is a Charity working in partnership with Derbyshire Constabulary, NHS England and Derbyshire County Council to provide support for victims of rape and serious sexual assault at Millfield House, a Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) based in the middle of the County.

S V 2 are working with LimeCulture and partners within the police to develop an innovative national service for victims of sexual violence from hard to reach groups. This is currently a 12-month temporary position with the potential for extension beyond the pilot phase.

We are looking for an experienced, highly motivated Independent Sexual Violence Adviser to provide an empathic and pro-active support service to hard to reach groups, via a National Advice Line, to victims of sexual violence aged 18 + and their families/advocates.

This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated and enthusiastic ISVA to develop a new project.

The is full time position working 37.5 hours per week to be worked Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

This position comes with an unqualified salary of £23,038, increasing to £25,538 per annum once qualified. With 27 days annual leave per annum plus Bank Holidays.

To apply for this post, you will need:

• Five GCSEs Grade C or above or a higher level qualification

• Two year’s direct practice in managing complex client cases including safeguarding

• Experience of building relationships with partner services and other professionals

• To be a team player, excellent communicator and flexible in approach, attitude and work.

• Experience of project development

• Driving licence and access to a car with business insurance

It will be necessary for you to apply for a Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure and be subject to Police Vetting as a requirement for this position.

Applicants should register their interest by clicking the ‘apply on line’ button and attaching their CV. We will then contact you and provide you with an Application Pack.

Closing date for completed applications is 3rd March 2020. If application is successful, interviews will be held on 12th March 2020.

Head of Safety & Compliance
 

Salary: £50,527 pa

We aim to make people’s lives better. Do you?

Framework is a registered charity delivering housing, support, health and employment services to people with a diverse range of needs. We assist rough sleepers and those who need help to keep their home. We support excluded youngsters as they make their way into adulthood and those starting or returning to work.  We provide access to treatment for people with mental health issues, those misusing alcohol or illegal substances, and join up services for homeless people with multiple and complex needs. 

Through approximately 70 services across the East Midlands, Framework is both a safety net and a platform for change. Each year more than eighteen thousand people approach us for help.  Responding to their needs, respecting their choices and empowering them to achieve, we aim to make life better for our service users and those around them.

This is a fantastic opportunity for the right person to be at the forefront of a renewed focus on Safety, Health, Environment and Quality in a fast-paced charity environment.  We are passionate about building a future in which people feel safe and look to the future with hope. This starts with ensuring that our services, staff, volunteers, service users and buildings are safe and ensuring that we are operating in an environmentally responsible and sustainable manner.

This role would suit a forward-thinking quality, safety or compliance professional with excellent communication skills. Reporting to the Corporate Services Director and joining a committed Organisational Leadership Group, the Head of Safety & Compliance will:

• Take the lead for setting the strategic framework for the management of Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality standards and leading the maintenance, updating and improvement of the company's management systems.
• Implement best practice techniques and culture to achieve the aims of the organisation by delivering against objectives that enable continuous improvement
• Ensure that policies, procedures and guidance are in place to support the continuing development of a good SHEQ culture across the organisation
• Ensure a programme of site inspections, audits, satisfaction surveys and quality assurance work is completed each year, raising awareness of good practices
• Have the ability to communicate across all levels of the organisation

• attend regular meetings with services and departments including meetings with enforcement authorities (Fire, EHO, HSE, CQC)
• Lead and develop a growing team, ensuring that new ways of working are efficient and support the aims of the charity
• Develop and implement strategies.

If you have the attributes to meet this challenge we would love to hear from you. This is an opportunity to join an organisation driven by values that takes responsible risks to tackle poverty, injustice and exclusion. We would support your professional development, involve you in our decisions and give you the autonomy to make a real difference to the lives of others.

Substantial previous experience in a relevant field and strong evidence of ongoing profressional development are essential.  The successful candidate will be organised, have strong communication skills and be proactive and confident in driving improvement. Above all, we need someone whose concern for those we exist to serve will drive innovation and organisational development in their best interests.

Should you have any questions in regard to the position please contact Tracy Lowe Sheppard, HR Transactional Manager .
 

The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 8th March 2020.  Shortlisting will take place on Monday 9th March 2020 and Interviews will be held on the Tuesday 17th March 2020.

Service Director  - Health and Social Care
 

Salary: £55,825

We aim to make people’s lives better. Do you?

Framework is a registered charity delivering housing, support, health and employment services to people with a diverse range of needs. We assist rough sleepers and those who need help to keep their home. We support excluded youngsters as they make their way into adulthood and those starting or returning to work.  We provide access to treatment for people with mental health issues, those misusing alcohol or illegal substances, and join up services for homeless people with multiple and complex needs. 

Through approximately 70 services across the East Midlands, Framework is both a safety net and a platform for change. Each year more than eighteen thousand people approach us for help.  Responding to their needs, respecting their choices and empowering them to achieve, we aim to make life better for our service users and those around them.

We are seeking an additional member of our Senior Leadership Team to further enhance and expand this work.  Reporting to the Operations Director, our new Service Director - Health and Social Care will lead the delivery of our specialist health and social care services, which include a holistic substance misuse treatment service, a specialist care home and an innovative and high-performing in-patient detoxification unit.  Growth and development of these services and new ones is a key part of our future strategy.

If you have the attributes to meet this challenge we would love to hear from you. This is an opportunity to join an organisation driven by values that takes responsible risks to tackle poverty, injustice and exclusion. We would support your professional development, involve you in our biggest decisions and give you the autonomy to make a real difference to the lives of others.

Experience of leadership in the health or care sectors is essential.  You will be our ‘go-to’ person, in-house expert and organisational lead in matters of health and social care.  Above all, we need someone whose concern for those we exist to serve will drive innovation and service development in their best interests.

Should you have any questions in regard to the position please contact Tracy Lowe Sheppard, HR Transactional Manager.
 

The closing date for applications is midnight on Tuesday 3rd March 2020.  Shortlisting will take place on Wednesday 4th March 2020 and Interviews will be held on the Friday 13th March 2020.

Your key task will be to improve and develop the support and resources available to our network of groups and branches.

You will need to adopt a strategic approach to develop new services, ensure our training courses are as relevant as possible, and promote best practice throughout the organisation.

To achieve this, you will draw on your strong relationship skills as you work closely with our local groups and branches, supporting regional network meetings and developing new and creative ways to unify and strengthen the association.

This is the ideal role for an excellent people manager who’ll take a creative approach while maintaining a clear understanding of our service users’ needs.

With experience of supporting a network of groups and branches in a voluntary sector setting, you’ll also be comfortable managing substantial budgets and have experience of successful distance management. You’ll also be an excellent communicator, whether you’re talking to individual volunteers or addressing large groups.

While specific knowledge of brain injury and its consequences isn’t essential, your willingness to learn about our work is. 

The post is based in Nottingham with a requirement for extensive travel within the UK.

1-year fixed term • 22.5 hours per week over 3 days

The Congregational Federation is a voluntary association of independent local churches across England, Scotland and Wales, and we have a great opportunity to join our Christian charitable organisation whilst working in a varied and interesting environment.

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Christian* (with a strong commitment to the ethos and principles of Congregationalism) who will have the responsibility for offering practical, hands-on support to all Congregational Federation Churches.

In this role, you will need varied skills and areas of expertise to enable churches to develop their worship, community provision and fresh expression opportunities with people of all ages. You will collaborate with other members of the department in responding to church needs efficiently and effectively, with time split between the office base in Nottingham and out at our Churches.

We are looking for someone who has experience of working with volunteers in church situations, who can work on their own initiative with evidence of strong self-motivation, effective communication, good time management and computer skills. A valid driving licence is essential.

For further information and an application pack, please click the apply button to be taken to our website.

Closing date: Wednesday, 4th March 2020.

Interview date: Friday, 13th March 2020.

*There is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a Christian.

Operational Manager

You will join our client as an Operational Manager to work across the East Midlands and make their vision a reality.

Operational Manager Responsibilities:

The Operational Manager will be responsible for managing several teams providing support to people with a learning disability. An element of travelling is required within this role.

The Operational Manager will ensure the quality of support by leading, mentoring, auditing, developing, training and guiding diverse staff teams. The Operational Manager will monitor and audit the supports, supervise the front-line leaders, manage projects and work as a senior manager of the organisation.

Operational Manager Requirements:

To be an Operational Manager you will need to have previous experience in providing outstanding care within the care sector and more specifically within supported living settings. You will need thorough knowledge of the regulations and laws that we work within and the role the Care Quality Commission play in this.

You’ll need great communication skills and be able manage a team by leading by example. You’ll be computer literate, show initiative and be comfortable when it comes to making difficult decisions.

We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing deadline if we interview and offer the right candidate. Apply now to avoid disappointment.

About our client:

They’re a charity that support people with a learning disability. They want to demonstrate that people with a learning disability can be leaders in society, but they can’t do this without you!

Location: Nottinghamshire & Lincolnshire

Job type: Full Time, Permanent, 39 hours per week

Salary: £32,599 to £38,351 per annum

Benefits: 25 days holiday + 8 days bank holiday, Employee support line to support you and your family, Continuous on the job training is provided, Contributory Pension Plan, Occupational Maternity Pay, NVQ Funding, DBS paid for by our client, Career progression. They also offer an employee benefits scheme, which includes: Cycle to Work Scheme, Access to Thousands of Retail Discounts.

You may have experience of the following: Operational Manager, Operations Manager, Service Manager, Service Coordinator, Regional Manager, Area Manager, Registered Manager, Care Manager, Home Manager Supported Living Manager, Project Manager, Programme Manager, Charity, Third Sector, NFP, etc.

Ref: 91876

SUPPORT PLANNER, CLUSTER TEAM, NOTTINGHAM, FRWK06 £18,476 - £20,531, Permanent, 37 HPW

The Cluster Team is a dispersed service visiting multiple occupant non-staffed accommodation every day across Nottingham city. The client group has complex needs and may have mental health and substance misuse issues and require support in gaining the skills to move on into independent accommodation.

The team lone works and record all work electronically, liaising with support agencies and advocating for service users.

We are looking for reliable and self-motivated candidates who have experience of working within an accommodation based service.

An understanding of the issues facing people affected by homelessness, and an awareness of the support needs the client group presents with is essential.

Experience of working with alcohol and drug misuse is desirable.

The post will involve lone working and a shift system working evenings and weekends. You will be preparing documented support plans to help service users achieve objectives.

 The main functions of this role will be;

• to build the skills of service users to empower them to maximise their independence

• to contribute to the achievement of contractual service obligations

• to work in partnership to maximise service delivery

• to assess individual service user’s skills and needs and to work positively with risk

• to prepare documented assessments and support plans with service users

• to support service users to engage with the move on process

• as a member of the team to engage with the management of the building

For more information please contact: Ben Edis

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

97% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered Charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Frameworks is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application

CVs will not be accepted

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

We aim to make people’s lives better. Do you?

TPP is proud to be working with a leading health charity to recruit for a Senior Community Fundraiser. The role is permanent, based from home, paying between £34,638 - £36,803 and working in the East Anglia & East Midlands area.

The purpose of the role will be to generate income from key areas which include corporate fundraising, volunteer group fundraising and community DIY fundraising. Within corporate fundraising you will aim to secure new partnerships and account manage existing ones. From this you will have experience of securing new business circa £25k and experience of working on COTY proposals/accounts. You will also use your sound relationship skills to provide advice, guidance and support to volunteers, individuals and groups carrying out DIY fundraising activities and challenge events, with the aim of uplifting value and driving retention. Overall, you will work towards a target of £250k across all income streams.

To be successful in this role you will have formal fundraising experience with a sound track record of income generation. You will be comfortable in seeking out new business and have excellent people skills to deliver exceptional supporter journeys. Finally, you will be a passionate fundraiser who has the vision to see the bigger picture and contribute to the overall growth of the charity.

*This role requires extensive regional travel. You will need to have a full driving license and your own car - travel expenses are reimbursed.

How to apply

Closing date for applications: 24th February

First Interview: 27th February (telephone)

Second Interview: 5th March

If you wish to apply for the role or would like further information, please send your CV to the Fundraising Team at TPP Recruitment.