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FSC’s team of Safeguarding Advisors bring context-specific knowledge and expertise to ensure our work reflects the specific opportunities and challenges in embedding safeguarding across distinct legal, social and cultural contexts.

UK funders represent a significant proportion of overall FSC membership, and the number of members is likely to grow in the future. In order to meet the needs of UK members, it is essential that the resources and technical support provided by FSC, reflects the specific legal and regulatory requirements across the four home nations.

Reporting to the Technical Director, the Safeguarding Advisor – UK will play a key role in developing and delivering FSC’s strategy in the UK. In addition to developing and delivering technical support and training, the Regional Advisor will be responsible for identifying and implementing new ways to raise awareness and improve safeguarding practice among funders in the UK.

This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK, we want to reach as many people as possible so we can improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson’s. We are looking for people to join our network, make genuine connections, and be part of a larger team that works together to support the Parkinson’s community. 

About the role 

You’ll empower people affected by Parkinson’s to live lives that are as fulfilling as possible,  whatever that means to them, to feel able to take an active role in their treatment and to become  their own advocate in health and life, wherever possible.

Our adviser teams work within local areas and via our national helpline. Our helpline hours are currently 09:00 to 18:00, Monday to Friday, and 10:00 to 14:00 on Saturday. We are looking for someone who can work on a flexible basis to ensure cover across the helpline’s working hours. There will also be the need to cover some hours on Saturdays, bank holidays and over the Christmas period.

What you’ll do:

• Provide in depth, person-centred information and guidance to clients via our helpline service 
• Keep accurate, up to date online client records in line with practice 
• Make best use of time in providing an effective client service 
• Recognise and respond to potential safeguarding situations using established procedures 
• Provide information on a variety of health and social care issues, including appropriate emotional support, employment and welfare benefits guidance and advocating with and on behalf of clients 
• Answer client enquiries professionally using a jargon-free approach and within established timescales 
• Maintain relationships and partnerships with internal and external teams to achieve the best outcomes for clients 
• Keep up to date with organisational and professional development relevant to your role

What you’ll bring:

• Experience of providing health and social care information through a range of channels
• Well-developed telephone skills including active listening and questioning
• Experience of supporting and empowering people with problem solving, navigating the health and social care system and participating in their own care
• Ability to be calm and deal effectively with challenging or emotional situations and/or people
• Demonstrable digital competence, with experience of effective use of a range of tools including online case management systems or similar
• In depth understanding of Parkinson’s, relevant issues and legislation, in particular in connection with health and social care and welfare benefits

In order to be considered for this role, you will need to be able to work one of the following two shift patterns:

• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday (7 hours between 9am-6pm) and Saturday (10am-2pm) for a 32 hour per week contract.
• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday (7 hours between 9am-6pm) Thursday (3 hours between 9am-6pm) and Saturday ( 4 hours, 10am-2pm) for a 35 hour per week contract..

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications for the role.

This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!

Please apply by sending us your CV, together with a detailed supporting statement which will fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description.

We are operating rolling recruitment for this vacancy and reviewing applications as they are received. We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

The successful candidate will be required to 

• provide their own broadband service with a minimum download speed of 2Mb 
• have a confidential space in which to work

Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

Do you have excellent administration skills and the ability to effectively manage tasks and changing priorities on a day-to-day basis?

Join our charity to help us work towards our mission and make a difference!

• Permanent full-time contract – 37.5 hours per week
• Circa £23,673 per annum + excellent benefits – including life assurance and a health cash plan, see the full list below.
• If you’re looking for a different work life balance, we’re open to seeing applications from candidates who are looking for part time hours or other flexible working options. So please don’t hesitate to let us know when you apply, and we can discuss an appropriate work pattern to suit you.

Love where you work!

Established in 1943, our network of Learning Locations provides day and residential outdoor education courses for all ages. We aim to create outstanding opportunities for everyone to learn about nature.

We value each of our team members and understand that every role is vital to deliver our mission, so, we provide great benefits* to reward and support you while you work with us.

What you’ll be doing

As our HR Administrator you’ll play a key part in ensuring our candidates have a smooth onboarding from start to finish.

Day to day, your to-do list will be filled with everything from initiating references and DBS checks through to creating offer letters and employment contracts, and ensuring new employee’s details are entered into our payroll system accurately so they can be paid correctly.

We are a small, friendly, and busy team. While there is a plenty of work to do and a high standard of accuracy required, we all work together to achieve what needs to be done.

Please refer to the vacancy pack on our website for full details of the responsibilities of the role.

Where you’ll be based

Our Head Office is situated on the same estate as our Preston Montford Field Centre, near Shrewsbury.

The 12-hectare site is managed to provide a rich range of habitats, including ponds, a wildflower meadow, ancient orchard, the remains of a walled garden and even a Bee hotel!

Do you want to be surrounded by nature on your lunch break? This is the role for you!

There will be the option for some remote / home working. Your time in the office will be dependent on our business needs. If this is something you would be interested in, we can discuss this further if you are selected for interview.

Who we’re looking for

You will have a strong administration background and be comfortable working with new software and systems. Experience of working in a HR, Recruitment or Payroll department is advantageous, but full training will be provided on our ways of working. You will also have:

• A great work ethic where aptitude and attitude are key
• A natural pride in the work you produce
• A flexible and adaptive approach able to perform using your own initiative both independently and as a team player
• A professional manner in all that you do
• An empathy with the aims and objectives of Field Studies Council
• A committed and proactive approach to personal development; motivated to learn new skills and overcome new challenges

Sound like the role for you? Come and be part of the team! We look forward to your application.

Your benefits whilst working with us will include:

• Financial - We offer competitive salaries, sick pay, pension schemes, life assurance, 28 days annual holiday entitlement plus bank holidays and a further 2 extra loyalty days dependent on length of service.
• Health and Wellbeing - Eligible employees are automatically provided with a Health Cash Plan which you can use to help pay for routine health appointments as well as give you the ability to seek second opinions from top doctors! We also provide our team members with access to a 24hr Counselling Helpline Service.
• Discounts – When you join the team you are also enrolled into our reward programme which gives you discounts on your favourite brands and opportunities to earn cash back on everyday purchases!
• Additional benefits - We endeavour to offer flexible working options where roles permit and are committed to providing our employees with appropriate quality learning and development opportunities.

The closing date for receipt of your completed application is 9 June 2024.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we’re in receipt of sufficient applications. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Interviews are scheduled to take place either online or at Field Studies Council Head Office in the week commencing 17 June 2024

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email.

We’re an award-winning charity that runs local learning centres in the heart of communities where the young  people we support live. Our centres provide an innovative education programme which includes practical learning support and motivational and confidence-building activities for children and young people aged 7-18. Our aim is to inspire students from the least advantaged neighbourhoods to broaden their horizons and achieve their full potential. As the UK’s leading university access organisation, our staff team is helping thousands of young people each year. We have forty-one centres and extension projects across England and Scotland, with ambitious plans to scale-up our provision further over the coming years.

As a Centre Leader, you will have responsibility for running your IntoUniversity centre, including managing your team, planning and delivering the programme, liaising with external stakeholders and meeting IntoUniversity’s targets for delivery. A substantial element of this role is delivering our education programme to children and young people aged 7-18, so you will need to have a genuine passion and enthusiasm for working with young people, including leading a class of 30 from the front, working with small teams of children and providing one-to-one support.

As a charity with social mobility as its core objective, IntoUniversity is wholly committed to equality of opportunity. We work with children and young people from a diverse range of backgrounds, and we believe that our staff team should be similarly diverse and representative.

The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be,and we recognise that we have much more to do in this regard. We are committed to building a culture where students, staff and volunteers are valued for the unique people they are. We therefore encourage applications from candidates from as wide a range as possible of ethnic, cultural and social  backgrounds. In particular, we actively and warmly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, male candidates and candidates with a disability as they are currently under-represented within IntoUniversity. 

If you believe that all young people deserve the chance to develop their talents regardless of their background and want to play a part in helping them succeed, then we would be delighted to hear from you. 

Contract:
Full-time, permanent

Start date: As soon as possible, to be agreed with the candidate

Working Hours:

Monday: 9:30am – 6:00pm
Tuesday: 9am – 5:30pm
Wednesday: 9am – 5:30pm
Thursday: 9:30am – 6:00pm
Friday: 9am – 5:30pm
(Some additional weekend &
unsocial hours will be required)

Salary:
£33,800 per annum
This will rise to £35,500 from 1st September 2024.

Location:
IntoUniversity Bristol East
The Old Library
Trinity Road
Bristol
BS2 0NW

Annual Leave:
33 days (inc bank & public holidays)
+ additional 2 closure days in December
+ additional length of service entitlement
(one day per year of service, up to 5 days)

Staff Benefits:
– Employer pension contributions of 6% (and up to 8% after
two years)
– Employee Assistance Programme
– Life Assurance
– Staff in FOCUS – rewards, competitions and prizes across
the year
– Interest-free new starter loans of up to £1,000
– Year round ‘early finish’ Fridays at 4.30pm
– Summer working hours
– Cycle to Work Scheme
– Corporate eyecare scheme

Inverness, IV3 5JU

Closing date: 23rd June 2024

The Salvation Army are partnering with the University of Stirling via the Salvation Army Centre for Addiction Services and Research to deliver a trial for the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). This unique and innovative social care trial will examine the effectiveness and cost effectiveness of a Peer Navigator/peer support intervention for people experiencing homelessness and problems with substance use. We are now looking for a Peer Navigator (lived experience practitioner) within our Homelessness service to deliver a relationship-based intervention to those experiencing drug and alcohol problems and homelessness, providing both practical and emotional support.

Everyone is welcome at The Salvation Army, and we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to become part of our skilled and effective workforce. As a faith-based charity we expect our people to work within our faith-based ethos and our values of integrity, accountability, compassion, passion, boldness, and respect.

Key Responsibilities: The role of Peer Navigator (Lived Experience Practitioner) is fundamental to The Salvation Army’s desire to help vulnerable clients achieve positive outcomes and as such you will be passionate, target driven, dynamic and demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of services for vulnerable clients in a competitive climate. You will also champion excellence in terms of ensuring our clients are central to our services and successful individual outcomes are achieved.

There is a requirement to work flexibly to meet the needs of participants/client, due to the nature of this particular role, including the outreach element. The usual pattern of work will be Monday-Friday with hours between 8am-6pm. However, some working outside these hours may be requested, depending on the needs of the people you will be supporting. Work life balance will be taken into consideration and individual needs can be discussed with line managers.

The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate:

• Their own personal (not family related) experience of homelessness and/or problem alcohol/drug use.
• A passion for supporting vulnerable people, with strong previous experience of working successfully in a similar role, and good knowledge of drug and alcohol issues including harm reduction models.
• Genuine compassion and non-judgemental attitude for people in need with challenging lives.
• Knowledge of the main support needs of people experiencing homelessness and other forms of vulnerability, including problem substance use and challenges with the welfare benefit system.

Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK and PVG Disclosure check.

We recognise that many of the individuals applying for the Peer Navigator roles may have previous criminal convictions. Those in Safeguarding and HR within The Salvation Army will work closely with the study team/recruitment panels to ensure that individuals are provided with support throughout the process of undertaking the PVG and DBS disclosures. This is important because we recognise that the legislative disclosure processes can be personally and professionally challenging and we aim to be trauma informed in our recruitment processes.

Benefits:
25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time), a contributory pension scheme; season ticket loan and an employee assistance programme.

As a disability confident scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy

The Huntington's Disease Association is a UK registered charity that supports people affected by Huntington's disease across England and Wales. We provide information, advice and support to families, friends, and healthcare professionals.

We are looking for a Specialist Huntington's Disease Adviser to support people affected by Huntington’s. The role is 28 hours a week and is home-based, living in the Oxfordshire, Berkshire or Northamtonshire areas, but will involve extensive travel within the region and occasional travel across England and Wales.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated person who is dedicated and committed to the welfare of families affected by Huntington’s disease, developing and improving the quality of care that they receive. They will need to have skills gained within a Health and Social Care profession. Their main responsibilities will be to offer help, information, advice, support and education to everyone affected by Huntington’s disease and professionals involved in supporting them. Learn more about the role in the job pack included.

This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to bring their knowledge, skills and experience to our organisation.

We offer great benefits including 25 days annual leave plus public holidays (pro rata for part time staff), a pension scheme with 3% employer contribution, a tax-free working from home allowance, a Medicash scheme, a flexible working approach, a supportive and positive working environment and fantastic learning and development opportunities.

We are committed to equal opportunities in our recruitment process and in order to find out how well we are doing, we collect monitoring data. This will not form part of the selection process in any way and will be used for monitoring purposes only. The completion of this form is voluntary.

The Huntington's Disease Association is looking for someone with the ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of adults at risk, children and young people. We follow safer recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding the people we work with. We require the successful candidate to provide two employment references and undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for enhance disclosure before joining the charity.

Full details of how we securely handle the data you provide to us as part of the recruitment process can be found in our privacy notice for job applicants on our website.

Click on 'apply' to begin your application. To ensure your consideration, please upload both a CV and cover letter. Your cover letter should include why you are applying for the role and how you meet the requirements of the person specification. The job description and person specification can be found within the job vacancy pack.

Applications submitted without a CV and cover letter will not be considered.

Closing date for applications is Monday 17 June 2024, 5 pm. 
Interviews will be held in London on Tuesday 2 July 2024.

JOB DESCRIPTION
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Role: The Forces Employment Charity (FEC) is seeking a dedicated and highly motivated Specialist Employment Consultant to join our team. The primary responsibility of this role is to facilitate and coordinate employment case-working support for CTP (Assist), Service Leavers (SLs) and Veterans, up to 2 years post-discharge and job role reports to CTP (Assist) Manager. The goal is to assist them in finding appropriate and sustainable civilian employment or other suitable vocational outcomes.

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The Role is based at MoD Personnel Recovery Centre (Catterick) / MoD Personnel Recovery Unit (PRU Catterick) and hybrid.

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This part-time, permanent position involves a 28-hour work week and offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of Service Leavers (SLs) and Veterans.

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The first round of interviews will be conducted face-to-face at Catterick PRC on 21st June 2024.

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Principal Responsibilities:

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• Deliver specialist vocational case-working support to allocated CTP (Assist) clients in order that they achieve their Preferred Vocational Outcomes (PVOs).
• Provide effective CTP (Assist) case working support using the CTP (Assist) Work instructions and database.
• As a member of the Recovery Units CTP (Assist) casework handling team, work with relevant MoD staff to deliver the employment aspects of CTP (Assist) Individual Recovery Plans (IRPs).
• Act as the CTP (Assist) Subject Matter Expert (SME) to PRU staff and local units, working alongside another SEC.
• Provide career, employment advice and guidance to allocated CTP (Assist) clients in accordance with their IRPs and Vocational Assessment (VA) provided under CTP.
• Coordinate CTP (Assist) client access to training opportunities, supporting their applications for additional training grants as necessary.
• Identify and source suitable Personnel on Recovery Duty (PRD) specific work based training and work experience opportunities within the geographical area in accordance with their IRPs. 
• Ensure all CTP (Assist) employment, training and vocational opportunities sourced are fed into the affiliated regional Employer Relationship Manager (ERM), thus ensuring a joined up and integrated CTP employer engagement approach.
• Delivery/Facilitation of SEC components of Recovery Transition Workshop courses and support CTW+/CRE courses as requested.
• Identify and subsequently engage with Training and Adult Education providers to identify opportunities that meet clients’ requirements in accordance with IRPs.
• As required, provide in work support to ensure client vocational outcomes are sustainable.
• Monitor successful employment placement success for CTP (Assist) clients as a key component of overall outcomes.
• When required and appropriate, work closely with regional teams such as:

•            CTP Regional Resettlement Centre (RRC) & Career Consultants (CCs)

•             Future Horizon Employment Advisor (s)

•             FEC Ex-Forces Employment Advisors (Veterans)

• Maintain accuracy and integrity in all interactions with the CTP BMS, Job site, and the CTP website and tools, ensuring timely recording of all client and employer engagement activity.
• Attend MDT’s and work with wider organisations in order to support the PRD you are working with (when required).
• ​Co-ordinate employment and vocational aspects of the recovery process with other supporting military charities.

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PERSON SPECIFICATION

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Essential Competencies:
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• Motivated self-starter with ability to work largely unsupervised within a multi-disciplinary team dedicated to achieving successful outcomes for clients.
• Evidenced ability to provide effective case-working support to vulnerable adults to achieve agreed aims.
• Natural facilitative skills, used to managing stakeholders in a sensitive and sometimes pressured environment in which confidentiality is key.
• A desire to achieve through self-motivation and initiative, with an ability to exercise judgement and discretion.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills. 
• Clean driving license and exclusive use of a car.  There may be significant travel associated with visiting CTP (Assist) clients, attending conferences and training.
• The ability to deliver briefings and, with further training, support and facilitation to wider employment support activities.

Desirable Competencies:
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• Empathy with Armed Forces personnel and an understanding of the challenges they face in finding appropriate and sustainable employment, particularly vulnerable or disadvantaged individuals.
• A good understanding of the employment market, including recruitment, welfare to work provision, work-based learning, and vocational training.
• NVQ L4 in Advice, Information and Guidance.

Security Clearance:
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• Successful candidates will be required to undertake a Ministry of Defence security clearance check which requires applicants to have been resident in the UK for over 5 years. Successful candidates will also be the subject of an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (EDBS) check.

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Forces Employment Charity is an equal opportunities employer, and values having a diverse workforce. We actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates.

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If you meet the criteria and are passionate about supporting service leavers in their transition to civilian employment, we encourage you to please apply with your CV and cover letter by midnight at 12:00 AM by 17th June 2024.

What we do

National charity Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, trains dogs to transform the lives of deaf people and provides hearing loss services, because nobody with hearing loss should feel alone.

What you will be doing

This role supports the delivery of our Individual Giving programme, specifically in support of our Puppy Sponsorship Scheme. The delivery of exceptional supporter care across multiple channels lies at the heart of the Supporter Services team and forms an integral part of the Individual Giving retention strategy. In many instances, you will be the first line of enquiry either by telephone, email, social media, or letter (and occasionally face-to-face) for Hearing Dogs’ supporters.

• Present a professional, positive, and proactive approach to supporter care and adherence to best practice regarding stewardship and supporter engagement.
• Be proactive in stewardship process improvement and development, maintaining up-to-date guidance notes for areas of your work.
• Ensure all interactions with supporters are logged in the CRM system and where appropriate passed on to the relevant team(s) in a timely manner.
• Use KPIs and SLAs to track, measure, and report on performance to ensure supporter care consistently meets our high standards.  
• Process telephone, post and email enquiries/donations regarding and related to the Puppy Sponsorship Scheme, and ensure that all queries are responded to and resolved within recommended stewardship guidelines and timeframes for the team.
• Assist with maintenance of Puppy Sponsorship data on the Charity’s CRM to ensure supporter records are up-to-date and accurate, flagging any issues to the Supporter Services Manager.
• Prepare data for Puppy Sponsorship updates and build email communications.
• Assist with the production and cleaning of mailing files to support fundraising appeals, raffles, lotteries, and other products.

For more information please download the job description below.

Why us?

We offer a wide range of benefits for our staff which include:

• 24 day's holiday plus, bank holiday's
• Pension
• Hybrid working

How to apply

For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the 'Apply' button.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Closing date & Interviews

We will be reviewing applications and interviewing on a rolling basis. 

Location: YMCA City Gateway, and other YMCA locations across the Black Country

Are you passionate about offering pastoral support to people from all walks of life? Do you have experience of working in a chaplaincy role? If so, YMCA Black Country Group wants to hear from you!

What you will do:

· Develop new and existing Chaplaincy services in all YMCA BCG settings.

· Develop, train and support of a team of voluntary Christian Chaplains.

· Strengthen existing relationships and create new links with churches local to YMCA sites to support our chaplaincy work.

The successful candidate must have: Experience of working in a relevant Chaplaincy role, or similar support role, experience in managing volunteers, and a personal commitment to the Christian faith, and practical expression of that faith in a professional context. *

Benefits

Apart from a competitive salary and the opportunity to work for a company that is passionate about giving back to the community, the successful applicant will also receive:

· 24/7 Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

· Wellbeing Support

· Cycle to work scheme

· Access to our IMHR Plus online portal, offering discounts at major brands and retailers

· Annual leave increase based on length of service

· SimplyHealth cash plan e.g. dental care, physiotherapy, diagnostic consultation, tests, scans and more

· Heavily discounted: childcare at our YMCA nurseries, YGym membership, and Coffee at the Clock purchases

· Life Assurance scheme

· Additional annual leave day for your birthday month, after 1 year

It is a requirement that the successful applicant will complete an enhanced DBS check before taking up the role.

Closing Date:
Wednesday 19th June 2024

YMCA BCG is a trauma-informed organisation; we recognise and understand the widespread impact of trauma on individuals to shape policies, practices, and culture. We are sensitive and responsive to the needs of those who have endured trauma to prevent its recurrence among clients and staff.
 

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Therefore, we encourage and support the recruitment, retention and career development of people from as wide a range as possible of ethnic, cultural and social backgrounds.
* A Genuine Occupational Requirement in accordance with the Equalities Act 2010

Our Mission at Love Barrow Families is to support and inspire positive change and resilience in the lives of children, adults, families and communities in Barrow that face multiple and severe disadvantage. 

We achieve this by providing early intervention and ongoing support to vulnerable children and their families with complex and enduring needs so they are kept safe for as long as they need it and our comprehensive service delivery model is rooted in strong values and a commitment to co-designing sustainable solutions with those we support and their families and community.We are a well-established organisation providing support to vulnerable families in Central and Hindpool wards in Barrow from our base on Abbey Road.

The role is part time - 28 hrs a week ideally worked flexibly across the week dependent on the needs of the families. 

We have funding in place for 12 months for the role but will be applying for this to be extended. 

The purpose of the role is to : Provide social care, emotional support and practical help at the point of need to children, young people and their families and we would love to hear from candidates who want to be part of a dynamic team, working together to ensure the smooth running of the services, share learning, use their initiative to help develop the service and want to make a vital difference to families living in the area.

• The work is varied, ranging from early interventions and preventative work, to dealing with people in times of acute need or crisis using a range of interventions including home visiting, support groups, Early Years and work within the wider community. 
• We also run community based activities and a range of groups including Mums’ Group, Dads’ Group, Communication Group and Youth Squad beacuse we value the strengths and talents of our families and we aim to empower them to make positive sustained changes and to lead happier, healthier lives. 

so if you have ... ?

• At least 2 years’ experience in working with children and families, both in group and one-to-one scenarios.
• Level 3 Qualification in child development, health and social care, counselling or other related qualification.
• Experience of working as part of a team, but also be able to make your own plans and be responsible for projects.
• A demonstrable knowledge and understanding of Child Protection Procedures and working together to safeguard children and vulnerable adults.
• A full clean driving licence.

we would love to hear from you !

Salary: £25k –£28k annum pro rata

Annual leave and benefits:

• 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

• NEST pension scheme

• Flexible & child friendly organisation

• Onsite parking

How to apply: Click the Quick Apply button below. You’ll be asked to submit a CV and a brief covering email.

We are looking to recruit to this role asap so interviews will take place as soon as we have candidates that match the spec. 

Good luck !

ABOUT MIGRATEFUL

Migrateful runs cookery classes led by refugees, asylum seekers and migrants who are on the journey to integration and gaining access to employment. Our cookery classes provide ideal conditions not just for learning English and building confidence, but also for promoting contact and cultural exchange with the wider community.

Since its establishment in 2017, Migrateful has made a profound impact on the lives of 92 cookery class teachers. Together, they have conducted over 3500 classes, sharing the rich tapestry of their cultures and cuisines with over 40,000 participants.

ABOUT THE ROLE

In this role, you will support the Head of Chef Development in the organisation, recruitment, and facilitation of our Cookery Teacher Training Programme. You will also be responsible for developing, writing, and amending class documents for our cookery class experiences, including recipes, class plans, and allergen matrices.

Over time you will forge the skills to monitor classes and provide nuanced, effective feedback to Cookery Class Teachers to maintain and improve the quality of their teaching.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We are seeking a warm, empathetic, and engaging individual with exceptional organisational and communication skills for the role of  Chef Training Coordinator at Migrateful. The ideal candidate will have a genuine passion for people and inclusion, along with strong attention to detail and the ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.

They should be proactive, flexible, and creative in their approach to problem-solving. Experience with recipe development, food safety certification, and working with refugees, migrants, or non-native English speakers is highly desirable,  and professional or personal cookery experience would be a plus. The ability to work effectively with a diverse range of people, including marginalised groups, and manage volunteer coordination or teams is crucial.

We encourage applications from individuals with lived experiences as migrants, refugees, or asylum seekers.

Essential: 

• Proven strong organisational skills 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience working with a diverse range of people including marginalised groups
• Ability to create a variety of documents for different audiences (flyers, invitations, recipes)
• Experience with planning internal events (eg, workshops, socials)
• Attention to detail and ability to communicate clearly (both verbal and written)
• Ability to take initiative, be flexible and think creatively
• Interest in food and global cuisines
• Supports Migrateful’s mission
• Willingness to carry out an enhanced DBS check 

Desirable:

• Level 2 or 3 Food Safety certification 
• Recipe development and writing experience
• Experience working with refugees and migrants 
• Experience working with non-native English speakers 
• Volunteer coordination or management 
• Experience working in the hospitality sector 
• Lived experience 
   

RESPONSIBILITIES

Chef Training

• Supporting the Head of Chef Development in the planning, organisation, recruitment and facilitation of the Migrateful Cookery Teacher Training Programme in London
• Supporting the Head of Chef Development inducting and managing Chef Training mentors

Chef Feedback

• Working with Chef Development and Operations Team to manage and distribute class feedback, update any changes to class documents and feedback to chefs
• Offering general support where needed to the Operations and Chef Development Team 
• Supporting with the development of the  Cookery Class Teacher journey
• Establish good working relationships with Cookery Class Teachers and facilitators 
• Scheduling and running Migrateful community events (socials and monthly chef drop-ins

Class Documents

• Leading on the development, writing and amendment of class documents (recipes, class plans, chef profiles, allergen matrices) 
• Ensure all recipes have accurate allergen information and menus have allergens matrix
• Finalising class documents and uploading documents to Salesforce
• Liaising with Operations Team and ensuring corrections to documents are implemented including updating Salesforce

Other

As we are a small team, from time to time you may be required, within reason, to undertake duties that are not listed in the job description.

​Perks

• Delicious food for lunch two days per week during training (May - September; November - March)
• ​Cookery Class Teacher drop ins and socials (8 per year) and on adhoc recipe testing days 
• Develop close working relationships with chefs from all over the world 
• Learn to cook amazing, authentic dishes first hand from the chefs​
   

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: Wednesday 19 June.
Interviews for shortlisted candidates will be held on Tuesday 25 June.
START DATE: July 2024

Join Fight Bladder Cancer as our Charity Administrator to provide professional, efficient, and effective administrative support, ensuring the smooth operation of the charity office and our daily business activities. This role supports our team across various functions including patient support, fundraising, HR, and marketing.

Position Overview

• Job Title: Charity Administrator
• Organisation: Fight Bladder Cancer
• Reporting to: Office Manager
• Location: The Village Centre, High Street, Chinnor, Oxfordshire, OX39 4DH
• Employment Type: Part-time (16.5 hours/week)
• Hours: Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday, 9.30am to 3.00pm
• Salary: £14.00 - £15.13 / hour
• Benefits: 8% employer pension contribution
• Annual Leave: 30 days plus 8 bank holidays pro-rata (translates to 13.2 days for someone working 16.5 hours/week)

Interview Date

We plan to conduct face-to-face interviews on Monday, 24th June, at The Village Centre, High Street, Chinnor, Oxfordshire, OX39 4DH. If you are unavailable on that date, we are happy to arrange an alternative.

Key Responsibilities
- Ensure the efficient and effective running of the charity office, handling enquiries by telephone, email, and post.
- Maintain both electronic and hard copy filing systems.
- Deal with visitors in a friendly and professional manner.
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to the charity team, including word processing, managing electronic communications, and maintaining records.
- Make necessary travel arrangements for the charity team.
- Set up meetings, book rooms, and coordinate events as needed.
- Assist with keeping contact databases and records up-to-date, including handling data protection queries.
- Handle and process post and maintain office supplies.
- Draft, type, and dispatch correspondence as requested.
- Attend occasional evening and weekend fundraising and charity events as required.
- Format organisational policies in line with brand guidelines.

 General Responsibilities
- Adhere to and implement all policies and procedures of Fight Bladder Cancer.
- Comply with the Data Protection Act 1998 and relevant organisational policies.
- Safeguard people at risk at all times.
- Undertake training as required.
- Assist with other work, events, and projects as needed.
- Undertake additional tasks as reasonably requested by the charity team.

 Skills Required
- Communication and People Skills: Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with a wide variety of people including staff and supporters.
- Time Management Skills: Strong organisational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and priorities.
- Information Technology Skills: Competency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, and Excel.
- Problem Solving Skills: Practical, proactive, and able to remain composed and use initiative in various situations.

 Why Choose Fight Bladder Cancer?
As a dedicated and patient-focused organisation, Fight Bladder Cancer is committed to improving the lives of those affected by bladder cancer. Working with us means being part of a team that is passionate about making a real difference in healthcare and patient support. Your role will directly contribute to the smooth operation of our initiatives, helping us to provide essential support and services to our community.

We are seeking a Helpline and Support Manager to lead our dedicated MND Connect helpline team. This vital service is there to ensure that people affected by MND are informed, supported, and better equipped to manage their condition. No two enquiries are the same and the service offers tailored support and guidance.

As the Helpline and Support Manager, you will guide and inspire a diverse team of staff and volunteers. Your leadership will be crucial in ensuring our helpline operates effectively and meets the needs of service users. You will be responsible for reviewing service performance using both qualitative and quantitative data, seeking opportunities for improvement and fostering partnerships.

In this role, you will coach our MND Connect Advisers, helping them to develop their skills and confidence. You will ensure the helpline is always available during opening hours, effectively managing resources to maintain this crucial support service.

Creating a positive working environment is key. You will provide emotional support to staff after challenging calls and promote resilience and wellbeing. You will also develop training programmes to ensure our team is able to meet the needs of incoming enquiries.

Your responsibilities will include maintaining effective monitoring and measurement systems to demonstrate the impact of our service. You will facilitate regular team meetings, enabling knowledge sharing and support for difficult calls.

Working within our Helpline Partnerships guidelines, you will ensure compliance with quality standards. You will keep up to date on developments in MND and related services, informing our strategy and maintaining our team's knowledge.

Collaboration is essential. You will engage with stakeholders across the organisation, raising the profile of the helpline and identifying opportunities for service improvement.

If you are ready to make a significant impact and lead a team dedicated to supporting those affected by MND, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join us in this rewarding role

Hybrid Working Expectations: 2-3 times a week office based

(Flexibility to attend the office more regularly on occasion may be required to meet business needs.)

What are we looking for?

A compassionate and skilled leader with strong experience in performance management, training, and team development. You should have a background in managing staff and volunteers within a helpline or support service, ideally in health or social care contexts.

You will need to be able to effectively recognise signs of compassion fatigue, and actively support the wellbeing of your team. Setting and maintaining professional boundaries is crucial.

Strong critical thinking and creativity are essential, along with excellent verbal and written communication skills. You should be able to identify themes and develop insights to drive service improvement.

We value a proactive, innovative, and collaborative approach, with a commitment to excellence in service delivery. Strong relationship-building skills and sensitivity to the needs of others are key. The ability to respond swiftly and effectively to changing needs is essential.

Our Benefits

• 28 days holiday, rising to 33 days after 5 years' service, plus Bank Holidays
• Access to UK Healthcare which includes reimbursement for dental appointments, eyecare, Health & Wellbeing screening and therapies
• Access to a 24/7 phone and video GP Service
• Life assurance
• Confidential counselling helplines
• Salary sacrifice schemes to include:Cycle to work & Buy and sell annual leave
• BenefitHub which offers lifestyle discounts and offers on everyday shopping
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Opportunities for training and personal development
• Hybrid working

How to apply

Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.

• The ability to identify themes and develop insights to inform service improvement.
• Experience of managing staff and volunteers in a helpline or other information and/or emotional support service within a relevant context (health or social care/patient support).
• Developing and implementing a quality assurance framework.

Where experience is asked for, please give one example showing what you did and what it achieved. Where we require evidence of ability, please explain either how you would approach that particular competence or give an example to support your suitability.

About Us

Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.

We are committed to equality and value diversity. We are working hard to remove perceived and actual barriers to participation for people with and affected by MND, current and future staff, volunteers, and stakeholders.

We guarantee interviews for disabled applicants that meet the requirements of the role as part of our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme. Reasonable adjustments can be made as required.

Important Information

Adverts may be closed before the deadline once sufficient applications are received. To avoid disappointment, please apply early.

We request that recruitment agencies do not contact us in relation to this role.

Job summary:

Recently named Charity of the Year by Just Giving Awards 2022, we’re committed to moving further, faster to accelerate change for everyone affected by a brain tumour. Brain tumours kill more children and adults under 40 in the UK than any other cancer. We know that a cure can’t wait.

Our involvement work brings together our community to mobilise urgent change in research, support, campaigning and awareness through the power of their united voices. The insight from our involvement network inspires and drives all our work across The Charity. This role involves actively engaging and stewarding everyone across all relevant and interested groups. This includes providing support to those living with a brain tumour diagnosis, their family and their friends. As part of our services team, you will ensure we engage all groups including those disadvantaged and less heard from, championing the voices of our wider community to grow our involvement network.  You will also collaborate with those professionally committed to the cause, including our research community, to ensure that people affected by brain tumours have the chance to both shape and participate in research opportunities. You will be responsible for measuring and sharing the difference we are making through the delivery and analysis of our Improving Brain Tumour Care Surveys, empowering the community to identify the gaps in treatment and care experiences, so we can make a difference where it matters most.

Who we’re looking for:

The successful candidate will have experience of working with individuals, groups and communities and have the ability to communicate complex information in clear, engaging ways. As a highly motivated and established champion of community involvement, you will have a proven track record of delivering a programme of involvement activities, including tools and resources to support meaningful patient and public involvement in research. You will be keen to use your leadership and relationship building skills to make a real difference, and have an instinct to listen, support and enable the community to drive change. You will have excellent people and influencing skills and the ability to identify smart opportunities, develop action plans and deliver change. With a willingness to learn, you will be evidence-led and analytical when delivering new approaches to involvement across the organisation.

Key accountabilities:

· Grow the involvement of the community in driving development of The Charity’s work including support, campaigns, fundraising, research and strategy

· Develop the involvement strategy and engage teams across the organisation to maximise the use of involvement

· Promote, advise on, and facilitate involvement activities including but not limited to focus groups, workshops and developing and undertaking surveys

· Collaborate with our Research team, contributing to the design and implementation of policies relating to research involvement

· Steward and look after the involvement network and develop their experience in a structured way over time

· Manage our Young Ambassador and Involvement Champion programmes

· Ensure we engage all groups including those disadvantaged and less heard from

· Innovate in involvement by bringing in ideas from others and developing partnerships across the wider ecosystem, in the field of brain tumours and outside the sector

· Identify the gaps in experience of treatment and support of the brain tumour community through the Improving Brain Tumour Care surveys and other feedback mechanisms 

· With the Head of Services, ensure that all services are developed in collaboration and close partnership with representatives from our community from the outset

· As part of the wider services team, work closely with the team and community to review service delivery and development of new content

· Ensure effective operational cover of the support services when required, including own participation in delivery of services

· Provide feedback to funders and other stakeholders in a suitable format on our Improving Brain Tumour Care Surveys and involvement outcomes as required

You’ll be a great fit if:

We encourage you to apply to the role even if you do not meet all of the criteria.

Experience:

· Proven track record in a similar role for at least two years i.e. leading on involvement and participation work especially in a health, research, social care or third sector environment

· Experience of developing, implementing and evaluating patient and public engagement and involvement strategies and methodologies, preferably in a research environment

· Designed and run user insight work, including online and in person workshop facilitation and interviews

· Designed and built online surveys, including delivering quantitative and qualitative research methods and their application

· Experience of working with and supporting people affected by neurological disorders and/or people affected by brain tumours

· Recruitment, training and supervision of volunteers

· Proven experience of identifying, working to and delivering on Key Performance Indicators and clearly demonstrating impact

· Experience of using a CRM database to accurately record data and create reports that will drive operational, funding and strategic decisions forward

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

· A good understanding of patient and public involvement and the health research environment (including the research process and methodology)

· Analytical and insight measurement.  Particularly adept at Excel and using survey tools

· Excellent communication skills especially digital channels, social media and online communities

· Proven strategic relationship and network building skills

· Excellent and persuasive communicator with internal and external stakeholders (written, oral including public speaking and presentations)

· Empathy with the aims, objectives and activities of The Brain Tumour Charity

· Ability to motivate and inspire others to deliver exceptional outcomes

· Ability to work as a part of an agile, flexible team and contribute to group and individual targets

· Proven ability to work remotely/independently

· Ability to work well under pressure and to deliver to targets

· Highly organised, confident self-starter and capable of taking initiative, working flexibly and creatively

· Commitment to continuing professional and personal development

· Knowledge of the NHS and local and national government and their structures

· Knowledge of health, the human brain, cancer or brain tumours

*Please note that the responsibilities listed are not exhaustive and this job description may be subject to change as the role evolves over time.

What we’d like to give you:

You’ll be joining a collaborative, bold and innovative team of individuals who put our community first and are connected by a passion to make a real difference.

Location: While contracted to our office in Fleet, Hampshire, our team supports a blend of office and home working provided you have adequate broadband and IT capability, with an average of 2-3 days in the office each week.

Working hours: This role is 37.5 hours per week, with some out of hours working.

Benchmarked salary: c.£43,350 (dependent on level)

Our amazing benefits:

· 25 days annual leave (pro-rated for those who are part-time). Increases yearly with length of service

· Celebrate your work anniversary in true Charity style

· Occupational Sick Pay

· Hybrid working

· Flexible working

· Charity pension

· 1 day life leave per year to celebrate a special moment of your choice

· Wellbeing support including professional counselling

· A personalised on-boarding programme

· Cycle to Work Scheme

· Perkbox – our team discount portal

· Health care vouchers

*Some of these benefits are non-contractual and are subject to change

Diversity & Inclusion:

The Brain Tumour Charity is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals belonging to minority ethnic groups, LGBTQ+ communities, people with disabilities, and other underrepresented communities.

We strive to create a workplace that celebrates diversity and provides equal opportunities for all candidates and we encourage all individuals to apply even if they don’t meet all the criteria.

Eligibility to work:

Whilst we'd love to have you on board, we want to be upfront as we’d hate to waste your time applying for a role where we can’t take you on. At the moment, we're unable to offer visa sponsorship for any of our positions. We're currently seeking candidates who are already authorised to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship, who can remain on a permanent basis.

How to apply to our team:

Please apply by clicking the red ‘join our team’ button on our website, attaching your CV and a covering letter explaining why you want the role, what you would bring to the team and how your skillset and experience will enable us to make a real impact for those affected by brain tumours.

We are keen to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive so if you’d find it beneficial to submit your application in a different format, please drop us a line at careers @thebraintumourcharity .org.

Advert close date: 12 June 2024

First interview date and location: TBC over Zoom

Second interview date and location: TBC at our office in Fleet

The post holder will also:

· Contribute to achieving the objectives of The Brain Tumour Charity

· Live and breathe our values by being bold, collaborative and innovative, with a community-first  approach to everything you do

· Undertake any additional and ad hoc tasks as required

· Participate in team meetings and other meetings as required

· Monitor and evaluate activities and provide written reports

· Represent The Charity at external events in a professional manner

· Work within an equal opportunities framework

· Adhere to all The Charity’s policies, procedures and working

· Ensure all records are held in compliance with GDPR, The Fundraising Regulator Code of Practice and The Brain Tumour Charity policies

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