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Role: School’s Manager 

Location: Flexible working with a mixture of remote working and office based at Solar House, 3rd Floor, 1-9 Romford Rd, London, E15 4LJ or home-based.

Hours: 30 hours per week, term time only (days/times negotiable)

Salary: £22,944 - £25,156 per annum, depending on experience (London based)
             £21,739 - £23,336 per annum, depending on experience (Regional based)

Closing date: 9am 30th September 2024 (This is flexible)

Interview dates:  Interviews will be held WC 09th October 2024

This is a permanent position, due to start in October 2024. 

Our mission at School-Home Support is simple. We get children and young people back in school ready to learn, whatever it takes. Is this a mission for you? Yes? Then read on. 

We are looking for a Schools Manager, to manage existing school relationships and ensure successful delivery of SHS service to schools across the organisation. To build strong relationships with new and existing School leaders to ensure services continue beyond the life cycle of any funded support 

You will have excellent relationship building and communications skills with a proven ability to communicate with a wide group of people. This is a new exciting role and vital to our success in achieving our goals. 

You’ll have previous experience of: 

• Fast moving sales environment

• In negotiating with senior leaders

• Lead generation

• Working within the education sector

• Presenting new ideas / public speaking

We are committed to maximising staff wellbeing and creating an inclusive, safe environment where everyone feels comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work. To find out more about our current initiatives and offerings, please view our EDI & Wellbeing initiatives document which you can find here.

As an employer we offer:

• Perkbox membership 

• Employee assistance programme

• Life assurance 

• Pension scheme

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. 

School-Home Support​ ​takes very seriously the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and is committed to ensuring that our safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice. Our safeguarding policy recognises that the welfare and interests of children are paramount in all circumstances. All roles at SHS are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

We are looking for a Programme Assistant to support the delivery of the Development programmes team which delivers over 200 training and development activities annually for NHS boards and foundation trust governors.

The Development Programmes Assistant is a newly created role in the team and will work closely with the whole of the Development programmes team in providing effective programme administrative support.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking to build their programme and event experience in a busy, high-performing team working across two of NHS Providers’ successful programmes – GovernWell and the Board development programme.

The postholder will be an enthusiastic and hardworking individual, who is eager to learn and be a member of a high-performing team.

We actively support equality of opportunity for all our staff and welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, any disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief. We particularly encourage applications from those from underrepresented communities.

To apply, please send a CV and cover letter setting out why you are interested in the role and how you meet the person specification to HR Team.

NHS Providers is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported and welcomes applications regardless of sex, gender identity, race, age, sexuality, beliefs, or disability. To be successful in this role you will need to be personally committed to being anti-racist and support our broader diversity work across all protected characteristics.

Do you believe everyone should have a place to call home and the chance to lead a fulfilling life? Do you have the commitment, enthusiasm and resilience needed, to work with some of the most vulnerable people in our communities? If the answer is yes, this could be the role for you. SHP Rough Sleeping Services have full time Project Worker Complex Needs positions available in our Hackney Accommodation Service and Newham Assessment Service for Rough Sleepers and those who have experienced homelessness.

About the role:

SHP (Single Homeless Project) is one of London’s leading homelessness prevention charities and a dynamic and growing organisation changing 10,000 lives every year across London - from supporting people in crisis, to helping them take the final steps towards independence and employment.

We are seeking experienced and highly motivated staff members for our Rough Sleeping Services in Hackney and Newham. The role will require you to work alongside the Service Manager , to provide a high level of support to these clients at our Launchpad Assessment Hub or Hackney Accommodation Service .

You will be in a specialist role designed to work with people who experience multiple disadvantages relating to: mental ill health, physical health & substance use needs. You will also play a key part in reducing the risk of re-offending, liaising with external professionals, preventing homelessness and promoting the independence and social inclusion of these clients.

About you:

• Previous experience of working with people with complex support needs.
• You will work in a trauma-informed way, working creatively with clients in the service.
• Ability to manage a caseload and deliver positive outcomes utilising your knowledge of the health, social care and criminal justice sector.   
• A flexible, innovative and creative approach to working with a sometimes hard to engage client group with a history of rough sleeping.

About us:

Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.

We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 10,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.

We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need. 

Important info:

Closing date: Sunday 13th October at midnight

Interview date: Wednesday 23rd October via Microsoft Teams

This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant.

Purpose of the Job:

This role is within our crisis alternative service – Safe Space - which is an out of hours service providing a safe and welcoming space for people who are feeling distressed and experiencing crisis. The service operates 365 days a year from 12:00pm(midday)-11:30pm across all of our boroughs. The shift pattern for this role is 4:30-11:30pm. This will be on a rota basis across support workers.

Staff within the service will provide person-centred, practical and emotional support, face to face or via telephone on a one-to-one or group basis to individuals experiencing mental health crisis. This will consist of 1:1 support; de-escalating and providing interventions, signposting for specialised or longer-term support, and delivering collaborative self-management plans with clients to improve mental wellbeing. The aim of this service is to de-escalate and prevent further crises.

The objectives of the service include:

• To improve the mental wellbeing of people experiencing mental health crisis in HFEH.
• To provide support to clients accessing the service- for instance: signposting, de-escalation, planned wellbeing activities etc.
• To contribute to an improvement in individual mental wellbeing.
• To remain a source of independent support for all clients.
• To treat service users with respect, dignity and personalised support
• To raise awareness of mental health services available with the goal to improve long term mental health and reduce social isolation
• To increase self-management skills of those accessing the service
• To reduce the use of police, ambulance and statutory mental health services whilst experiencing crisis.
• To reduce the use of statutory crisis services by people experiencing mental ill health without positive outcomes for the individual.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing a person centred and recovery orientated approach in all aspects of the roles and responsibilities.
• Promoting people’ rights and responsibilities
• Working collaboratively with clients to understand their needs and developing flexible and realistic crisis support packages/person centred plans
• Listening to clients and encouraging positive steps towards self-management of crisis and recovery
• Providing advice, information, practical and emotional support to clients
• Proactively recognising the indicators of deteriorating mental health and facilitate appropriate action, whilst liaising with relevant agencies e.g. CATT, Emergency Duty Teams, CMHTS, etc
• Engaging with clients to show empathy, inspire hope and promote recovery
• Establishing supportive, empowering and respectful relationships with clients and carers/ family

You will have:

• Minimum of 1 year working in mental health services and with clients experiencing mental health distress and crisis
• Experience of managing challenging behaviour and dealing with clients with complex needs
• Experience of managing safeguarding risks and understanding legal requirements for safeguarding adults and children
• Evidence of continual professional development
• Understanding of the Recovery Model in mental health
• Understanding of the principles of trauma informed care
• Understanding of suicide prevention and safety planning
• Understanding of the relationship between mental health and social issues and how these issues may impact on physical, mental and emotional wellbeing
• Understanding of relevant legislation and policies
• Awareness of issues in mental health service provision
• A good understanding of mental health conditions
• Experience of working with vulnerable individuals
• Creative and flexible approach to working with individuals
• Ability to deal with stressful and difficult situations in a calm manner and de-escalate challenging situations

Benefits of working with us:

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays per year, increasing by 1 day per full year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days) [pro rata].
• Employee Rewards and Benefits Platform/Wellness Hub (Perkbox)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Flexible working
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including free counselling sessions
• Paid time off for medical appointments
• Training and personal development opportunities
• Access to shared resources and training opportunities via Mind Federated Network

How to apply:

Please provide your CV, and a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the Person Specification (see JD attached) and why you want this role.

We are an equal opportunities employer; and are proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.

HFEH Mind are committed to creating and fostering a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children and adults at risk. Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and thorough process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all persons appointed are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults.

Post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We have an exciting opportunity for a permanent Delivery Manager in Liverpool. If you have excellent communication skills, a positive attitude and are a dedicated team player with a youth-led approach this could be perfect for you!

As a member of our Leadership Team, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of our Young People programmes across Liverpool. As part of the management team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a delivery plan and targets for the Liverpool area.  You will lead and inspire your team to deliver effective services, ensuring that every young person engaged progresses along an appropriate pathway of learning, and development. You will demonstrate best practices in services that engage young people, creating a safe and supportive environment that maximizes value for young people and our training and employer partnerships.

This role is perfect for you if you have experience leading services for young people and have a deep passion for making a positive difference. You will have the opportunity to develop our current offer and lead a small dedicated team, fostering a collaborative environment where everyone's potential can flourish.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the delivery of our Young People Programmes, ensuring their successful implementation.
• Lead and motivate your team to provide effective services and support for young people.
• Developed Planning and Organisational Skills with proven commercial acumen
• Contribute to the development of our strategy to empower more young people in Greater Manchester with sustainable outcome opportunities.

The Role

What we're looking for

You will have proven experience of working in a governance or related role and understanding of how a successful governance team operates.

You must have excellent minute-taking skills coupled with excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work flexibly in response to changing priorities.

You will also have excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to deal with sometimes demanding individuals and competing priorities and high level of attention to detail.

What's in it for you

This is an excellent opportunity to work with contemporary thinkers in a progressive membership organisation. The successful candidate will join a strong brand with a reputation for excellence and legal expertise, committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and a culture of trust, clarity and respect.

We offer hybrid working, a generous flexible benefits package, a friendly working environment and the opportunity to develop your career within a professional organisation.

Please note: if you are an internal applicant, Pay Policy will apply.

The Law Society represents solicitors in England and Wales. From negotiating with and lobbying the profession's regulators, government and other decision makers, to offering training and advice, we're here to help, protect and promote solicitors.

With over 1350 active volunteers, volunteering lies at the heart of St Peter’s Hospice. Our retail, fundraising and clinical teams rely on volunteers to keep them thriving. We have an exciting opportunity for a Hospice Neighbours Coordinator to help us meet the social and practical support needs of our patients and their carers.

About the role:

Supporting someone at the end of their life is not just about providing medical care. Individuals and communities add an important layer of extra support allowing the normal and every day to continue. As part of the Compassionate Communities agenda, our Hospice Neighbour project brings together our patients with people from their local community who provide simple social and practical support for a few hours each week.

The Hospice Neighbour Coordinator role makes this happen! The successful candidate will be responsible for developing this important service. They’ll act as a single point of contact providing timely advice and guidance for project volunteers, facilitate bi-monthly volunteer support group sessions and build relationships with both internal and external referral partners. There is a strong demand for this wonderful project and this role is a fantastic development opportunity for the service and the successful candidate.

We’re looking for a highly organised, capable and positive volunteer project coordinator. You will understand asset-based community development and have insight and experience of the issues that affect an individual at end of life. You’ll have great interpersonal skills, be approachable, open, and able to communicate with volunteers and staff across the organisation. You’ll demonstrate excellent attention to detail and accuracy in your work, have a positive solution focused outlook, and the ability to prioritise and manage a broad workload.

What we can offer you:

• Salary £27,000 – £30,000 per annum (FTE), dependent on experience.
• Working hours are 15 hours per week.
• Office location: Brentry

Due to the nature of the work involved, this role is exempt from the ROA and the jobholder will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service Check. 

We will be screening and offering interviews as we receive applications and therefore strongly encourage applications as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

We know sometimes the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist, and that people can be put off applying for job if they don't tick every box. If you are excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience, we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could just be what we are looking for! 

All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK before they apply for a vacancy and be able to provide evidence of this 

THE AGENCY

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is the leading entertainment and sports agency, with global expertise in filmed and live entertainment, digital media, publishing, sponsorship sales and endorsements, media finance, consumer investing, fashion, trademark licensing, and philanthropy.  Distinguished by its culture of collaboration and exceptional client service, CAA’s diverse workforce identifies, innovates, and amplifies opportunities for the people and organisations that shape culture and inspire the world.  The trailblazer of the agency business, CAA was the first to build a sports business, create an investment bank, launch a venture fund, found technology start-up companies, establish a philanthropic arm, build a business in China, and form a brand marketing services division, among other innovations.

Named Most Valuable Sports Agency by Forbes for eight consecutive years, CAA represents more than 2,000 of the world’s top athletes in football, baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, in addition to coaches, on-air broadcasters, and sports personalities and works in the areas of broadcast rights, corporate marketing initiatives, social impact, and sports properties for sales and sponsorship opportunities.  Founded in 1975, CAA is headquartered in Los Angeles, and has offices in New York, Nashville, Memphis, Chicago, Miami, London, Munich, Geneva, Stockholm, Shanghai, and Beijing, among other locations globally. 

ROLE OVERVIEW

Our busy London offices will be welcoming a group of new interns to be part of the world's leading global sports and entertainment agency. This is an incredible opportunity to take part in our paid full-time 12-week programme which will run between Monday 13th January – Thursday 3rd April 2025. This practical programme will help interns to develop their career in an industry they are passionate about.

Our Foundation Intern is required to work 4 days a week, Monday-Thursday, 10am-6pm, for the duration of the programme at one of our London offices and will support a variety of projects within their assigned department. Projects may include but will not be limited to; conducting research, providing general support for the overall team, admin and data entry tasks. We are looking for proactive problem solvers with an enthusiasm for building a career at CAA.

Strong admin, communication and organisational skills are a must, as well as a proven passion for and knowledge of both entertainment/sports culture and the charitable sector.

CAA FOUNDATION

By approaching the business of philanthropy on many levels, CAA Foundation’s mission is to activate popular culture for social change. The Foundation team aides colleagues and clients across the agency as they build thoughtful prosocial and philanthropic activities and engagements. We work to ensure that our colleagues and clients can leverage their time, talent and resources to have a direct impact on causes and issues they care most about.

Below details what you can expect during the Foundation internship:

• Providing day-to-day support for the Foundation Executive

• Research and outreach to internal and external partners

• Updating internal databases

• General assistance to the Executive with ongoing projects and general administration support

• Assistance may be required in the preparation of monthly or weekly reports and presentations

• Support with events including, planning, executing and on-site support

HOW TO APPLY:

We would love to find out more about you, so in addition to a CV all applicants must submit responses to the following questions on a separate document and upload the document in addition to their CV. Failure to do so could impact your application. Answers should not exceed 300 words across all the questions. Please note there are no right or wrong answers, we're genuinely interested in hearing more from you to support your application.

• What are you hoping to achieve by securing an internship with CAA and how do you think the internship will support your future career development?
• Outline what you believe CAA's role to be within the entertainment and sports industries and what made you decide to apply?
• How did you hear about the CAA Internship Programme, please give details of the platform e.g. CAA Website, LinkedIn, sent by a friend?
• Have you previously applied for employment with CAA?

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION FOR THE CAA INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME BY 6PM FRIDAY 27TH SEPTEMBER 2024.

Please ensure you provide complete and legible information in your application. An incomplete application may affect your consideration for employment.

Creative Artists Agency (“CAA”) is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and creating a workplace culture in which diversity and inclusion is valued and everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As part of our zero-tolerance approach to discrimination in any form, you and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, or any other legally recognised protected basis under UK law.

Please inform CAA’s Recruitment Department if you need any assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

CAA does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless they were contractually engaged by CAA to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any such employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the acknowledgement and agreement that CAA will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.

Background

Chance to Shine is an independent children’s charity. We change young people’s lives through cricket giving them the opportunity to play, learn and develop through the sport. We keep them physically active, teach them vital skills like teamwork, communication and leadership. And above all, they have fun.

Since 2005 our Chance to Shine Schools programme has helped reverse the decline of cricket in state schools with millions of boys and girls in over 13,000 state schools playing and learning through cricket. Chance to Shine Street supports young people in under-served communities to access and benefit from cricket in a free, inclusive, fun and fast-paced tape ball environment.

Purpose of the Role

A key part of Chance to Shine’s Communications department, this role will have help to drive awareness of the charity – communicating our mission, vision and messages to key audiences.

Principal Responsibilities

The Communications Officer will support include the following areas:

• To offer support on a range of diverse projects and events to increase the profile and awareness of Chance to Shine
• To help with the planning, execution and analysis of communications and marketing campaigns throughout the year
• To help manage the Chance to Shine brand internally and externally – including both written and visual brand guidelines
• Supporting the Director of Communications and Digital and the Fundraising team with the activation of corporate and funding partners
• Assisting with media liaison and monitoring including but not limited to:

Ø  Managing the media contacts database

Ø  Monitoring and organising media coverage

Ø  Pitching stories to local print, online and broadcast media

Ø  Managing relationships with designated media outlets

•  To lead the charity’s application process for internal and external awards
• To help develop the Chance to Shine ambassador scheme; maintaining relationships and organising visits
• Supporting the Director of Communications and Digital in the production of key publications and documentation
• Support public affairs activities, including drafting letters, preparing lobbying documents, sharing information, and raising awareness of the charity
• To drive content and media activations with key partners such as the England  and Wales Cricket Board and the Chance to Shine delivery network
•  To help carry out any other tasks as required

 Key relationships

The job holder will liaise with:

· Chief Executive and the CTS senior management team

· The Chance to Shine delivery network

· National and regional media

· MPs and government

· Ambassadors and player agents

· Agencies and contractors

· Operations, Fundraising, Finance & Resources and Impact & Evaluation teams

Skills, knowledge & personal competencies

The job holder should be able to demonstrate the following:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent IT skills: knowledge and experience of using MS Office Excel, Word and Outlook
• Able to plan and prioritise and work under pressure
• Able to work on own initiative-confident/self-starter/finisher
• An effective and enthusiastic team player
• Willingness to learn with a can do attitude

Experience & qualifications

Essential:

· Track record of working across multiple projects, campaigns or media activations simultaneously

· Experience with developing and executing marketing calendars

· Experience of pitching stories to local and national media outlets 

· Familiarity with media monitoring tools

· Familiarity with campaign analysis tools

· Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills

Desirable:

• Experience in managing relationships with ambassadors or high-profile individuals

· Knowledge of Westminster and Parliament processes

· Experience in using graphic design tools

· Full and clean UK driver’s license

Benefits

·       25 days annual leave pro rata (with additional non-contractual time at Christmas when the office is closed)

·       8% non-contributory employer pension

·       Private medical healthcare

·       Employee health cash-back plan

·       Long-term sickness insurance

·       Life assurance - four times your annual basic salary

·       Season ticket loan scheme

·       Flexible working

·       Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

·       Generous sick pay

·       Volunteering 2 days per year

·       OpenBlend - an innovative coaching and performance management tool

·       WeCare - 24/7 UK-based online GP, mental health counselling, a get fit programme, legal and financial guidance

·       Cycle 2 Work Scheme

We have a fantastic opportunity for a fundraising professional to join the Fundraising team. This is a remote role (must live in England or Wales), with the option to work from one of our VS offices, working 37.5 hours per week.

Are you passionate about fundraising? Do you want to make a meaningful impact on the lives of victims and survivors?

If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting and retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards and benefits package including:

• Flexible working options
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 plus Bank Holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• £2,800 London weighting (if applicable)
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity and paternity payments
• High street, retail, holiday, entertainment and leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
• Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career development and progression.

About this role:

This role is a remote role (must be in England or Wales) within a supportive and friendly team. As the Fundraising Officer for Community and Events you will:

• Support the delivery of a successful fundraising plan that aligns with Victim Support's vision, mission and values.
• Implement and support impactful activities associated with our Community, Fundraising Events and Individual Giving income streams.
• Develop, advertise and recruit fundraisers into a calendar of third-party events.
• Provide excellent supporter care by offering support, guidance and fundraising materials to cultivate long-term relationships.
• Write and design engaging fundraising communications such as newsletters, appeals, articles, case studies and thank-you correspondence.
• Encourage and facilitate effective fundraising activity by our staff and volunteers outside the Fundraising Team.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Experience in setting and successfully meeting goals
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate with different audiences
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to create and maintain relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Good organisational skills; ability to work under own initiative, flexible and able to prioritise effectively
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, databases and a familiarity with social media

Ideally, you will have previous experience working in a fundraising or communications related role, and have a good working understanding and knowledge of the charity sector and available funding sources; however, this is not a requirement.

Please see attached job description and person specification for further details.

Interviews for this role will take place w/c 21 October 2024.

About us:

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.

Victim Support are 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 may be required.

Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.

As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We look forward to hearing from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date

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The deputy service manager will contribute to the management of the IDVA and community based services, in line with Refuge’s policies and procedures and quality management system.  This involves working within a multi-agency framework consisting of the MARAC and local partnership protocols and procedures that prioritise the safety of survivors.

The post holder will provide line management and support to staff. This will include providing supervision on complex casework issues such as child protection, overseeing operational emergencies and ensuring high standards of support. Working closely with the services manager to ensure that contractual and other funding requirements are met fully and that Refuge’s high quality standards are maintained, the role may involve visiting potential sites and contributing to the establishment of new services in conjunction with the development team.

The job involves working closely with members of staff that support victims and survivors of domestic abuse using our services.  As a member of the management team, the post holder will be required to participate in an out-of-hours management service.

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

As part of this role, you will be required to participate in an out-of-hours on call rota. 

Use of a car essential to the role.

The Children and Young People's Psychological Training programmes (CYP-PT) (formerly CYP-IAPT) is a service transformation programme delivered by NHS England that aims to improve existing children and young people's mental health Services (CYP-PTs) working in the community. 

As part of this initiative, Centre 33 is looking to recruit two trainee ‘Children and Young People’s Wellbeing Practitioners’ (CWP) to join our existing team based within the ‘Someone to Talk to’ service. 

As a trainee CWP you will deliver brief, evidence-based, goal focused interventions to support young people aged 13-25 experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties. You will provide some ‘Guided Self Help’ interventions to support parents of younger children aged 5 -12 who experience anxiety and behavioural difficulties. You will deliver support in a variety of ways including both 121 and group work, workshops and webinars. Our blended offer at Centre 33 means you will be expected to work face to face and remotely via telephone and zoom depending on individual client needs. 

You will study part-time for the ‘Child and Young Persons Psychological Wellbeing Practice: Post Graduate Diploma ’ through University College London and the Anna Freud Centre for Children and Families. Your remaining hours will be spent working within our busy service, applying and developing the skills and knowledge you acquire in training to our client base. 

You will be based across either our north (Peterborough/Wisbech/Huntington) or South (Ely/Cambridge) and will be required to travel for the purposes of study and client work where needed. 

**You will have a minimum of a second-class Bachelor’s degree from a UK University (or equivalent) in a relevant subject (e.g Psychology) and evidenced experience of working with young people. You are required to meet necessary criteria for both Centre 33 AND for UCL and we advise that you apply  to both establishments simultaneously. Details can be found here Child and Young Persons Psychological Wellbeing Practice PG Dip | Prospective Students Graduate - UCL – University College London ** 

Are you ready to embrace a role that’s as diverse as it is rewarding? At YMCA Doncaster, we’re looking for someone who thrives on adaptability, stepping in wherever needed to keep our operations running smoothly. As a vital member of our team, you’ll be at the forefront of our work, ensuring that our community receives the support and services they depend on.

Flexibility is key, and you will be ready to take on frontline duties across our various services and settings, as well as acting as Duty Manager and tackling issues as they arise.

We are looking for someone with an engaging manner when interacting with a broad range of stakeholders, and a particular commitment to the wellbeing of young people. You will already have experience of being responsible for people, resources or buildings although that may be from a range of situations at work or elsewhere. You will have great technology skills and be able to manage a complex workload with varied responsibilities.

We’re open to candidates from all sectors with transferable skills, a genuine interest in contributing to the work of the YMCA and a positive attitude that sets the tone for others.

Main Responsibilities

• To cover frontline duties, including accommodation, community and activities settings as needed, attending reliably and on time in order to ensure continuous cover.
• To act as a Duty Manager, including dealing with any staffing or other issues arising during periods of duty in accordance with set procedures.
• To provide an out-of-hours On Call service on a rota basis with two or three others, responding effectively to concerns.  This will include finding cover in the case of sickness or other absence, or covering a shift at very short notice when no other cover is available. 
• To take on appropriate administrative, leadership, reviewing or project duties including during periods of illness, leave and vacancies.
• To be accountable for delegated responsibilities appropriate to your experience, which are likely to include working with children and young people in individual or group settings, fundraising and communications work.
• To keep financial and other records as required. 
• To contribute to the selection and induction of new staff and volunteers.
• To oversee minor and / or occasional staffing issues as required, and to take responsibility for particular staff and volunteers over longer periods.
• To contribute positively to relationships with other organisations.
• To take an active approach to the role and to be able to work on own initiative within set procedures.
• To develop and maintain appropriately professional relationships with members, users and with other staff, and to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Other reasonable duties as required from time to time by the Line Manager.

Person Specification 

• Able to attend shifts reliably and on time in order to ensure continuous cover.
• Able to demonstrate resilience and adaptability across roles, responsibilities and work patterns needing cover in immediate or long term situations, showing a positive ‘can do’ attitude and setting the tone for other staff during times of particular pressure.
• A personable, engaging manner across a range of situations with children, young people, businesses and the broader community at various levels.
• A commitment to the wellbeing and development of young people, including those with a range of personal and social vulnerabilities.
• Experience of taking responsibility for people, resources or buildings.
• Able to demonstrate sufficient presence, confidence and professionalism for undertaking a management role.
• Able to cover On Call duty, to remain within receiving range of the mobile phone at all times, and to be on site within two hours in the event of an emergency situation.
• Computer literate, able to use Microsoft Word and Excel to a high standard, and able to use technology in devising and using procedures, gathering information and using a range of online software.
• Excellence in written communication and a strong command of grammar. 
• Comfortable working with financial transactions and calculations, and with keeping financial records.
• Able to manage a complex and varied workload effectively and accurately and an ability to prioritise appropriately without supervision. 
• Able to carry out monitoring patrols across indoor and outdoor areas including four floors and two stairways, and to deal with any issues arising.
• Able to react appropriately in challenging situations, using set procedures to support decision-making.
• A clear understanding of the importance of confidentiality and appropriate relationships. 
• Able to uphold the vision and values of YMCA Doncaster.

Prospectus is delighted to be working with an international charity in their search for a Corporate Resources Coordinator who will provide pro-active, generalist and comprehensive operational, governance and HR administrative support to all staff.

This is a part-time (21 hours per week) role, on a 9-month FTC, offered remotely.

Reporting to the Senior International Finance and Operations Manager, the Corporate Resources Coordinator will support in all operations (including facilities, compliance and IT). The postholder will help source IT equipment, overseeing the smooth running of the Google platform, ensuring compliance. The successful candidate work as work to support both the HR and Governance administration, such as managing meeting timetabling and assisting with staff communication activities.

To be successful, you will have worked within a varied administrative role, with operational and IT responsibilities. You will have experience in working with external suppliers, with knowledge of administration systems, with Google Apps experience desirable. You will able to prioritise your workload and manage multiple tasks simultaneously, with effective communication skills.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.  
 
 
The hiring managers are reviewing applications on a rolling basis, please initially submit a CV to learn more, and ensure you don’t miss out.