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LifeSkills Coordinator, LifeSkills
Starting at £28,315 FTE per annum to £31,073 FTE per annum
Hours: 20-25 hours per week
Location: Homebased, based in the North West
The postholder will be expected to deliver face to face to face LifeSkills sessions within the North West, primarily but not exclusively in Greater Manchester. They will also be expected to travel occasionally to other areas of the country for meetings (eg team meetings).
Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 31 March 2025, with potential to extend
Responsible to: LifeSkills Open Project Manager
About LifeSkills
The LifeSkills programme will offer groups of families the chance to come together to a trusted venue such as a children’s centre or community setting. As well as offering opportunities for families to spend quality time together and have access to healthy food, these sessions will offer LifeSkills workshops for parents and carers to build their confidence, social networks, financial and employability skills. Examples include but are not limited to overcoming setbacks, managing debt, boosting confidence to return to work, CV writing, interview skills. The aims of the LifeSkills programme are to support participants to increase their confidence and 21st century skills, move closer to training/volunteering/employment, improve their social networks, and grow their confidence to provide low cost and nutritious meals.
The role involves delivering LifeSkills sessions to groups of families in the Greater Manchester area. The postholder will also be the main point of contact for delivery partners hosting programmes (e.g. small charities, schools) and staff and volunteers delivering sessions, and be expected to respond promptly to a wide range of queries and requests for support. Examples might include, for instance, devising LifeSkills programmes for different cohorts, presenting to potential partners, devising risk assessments, recording data, and visiting and providing guidance and support for staff and volunteers delivering sessions in venues across the country.
We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQIA+ candidates and candidates with disabilities because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants and will reimburse your travel cost if you attend an interview.
What will we offer you?
We’ll offer you flexible working hours, a generous pension scheme and leave entitlements, eye care vouchers, a cycle to work scheme and other great benefits. We have an excellent wellbeing offer and we will invest in your professional development with on-going quality training and career development opportunities. You’ll join an established, supportive and high-performing service and have the opportunity to thrive in an innovative organisation that values your opinion, encourages learning and has the needs of children and families at its core. We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect. If you share these values and behaviours and have the necessary skills then we look forward to hearing from you.
Appointments are subject to Family Action receiving a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hampton Trust is a leading domestic abuse charity with a focus on tackling the root cause of domestic abuse and criminal behaviour. We pride ourselves on being innovators in our field, highlighting gaps in service and testing new approaches.
Job Title: Caring Dads Practitioner
Hours: 22.5 hours per week across 3 days.
Salary: £16,200 per annum (£27,000.00 Full Time Equivalent)
Base: Ashurst / Colocation venues, Southampton
Contract: Part Time - 12 months Fixed Term Contract (extension subject to funding)
Caring Dads exists to change current practice to better include fathers in efforts to enhance the safety and well-being of their children. The practitioner will work directly with fathers with an aim to improve relationships with their children, families, and co-parents/carers. This will include promoting the service to a range of teams across Hampshire and Southampton, to generate programme referrals. You will work closely with Hampton Trust domestic abuse perpetrator service to identify client suitability for the Caring Dads programme.
As the Caring Dads Practitioner, you will be required to deliver the Caring Dads and Accredited Domestic Abuse Prevention Training (ADAPT) Programme. This includes one to one support and group work. Groups are delivered on weekday evenings; you will be required to deliver one group work sessions per week.
You will undertake treatment and risk assessments of individuals causing harm in their relationships; this includes active case/risk management of families living with domestic abuse. Although this position is based in Ashurst, you will be co-located into social work teams across Hampshire three days per week, with an aim to providing support and advice in identifying suitable families for the Caring Dads and ADAPT programme.
Please see application pack for a full job description and persons specification.
We encourage growth and self-awareness within this post.
Rewards and Benefits of working for Hampton Trust
To ensure equality of treatment and opportunity for all employees, Hampton Trust have a competitive salary banding structure. New starters will start on the minimum point of the relevant pay band advertised, salary increases within the band and promotions are awarded based on annual performance reviews.
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Contribution pension scheme - NEST with 3% company contribution.
- Sick pay
- Free onsite parking
- 25 days annual leave - increasing to 3 days after 3 years and an additional 2 days after 5 years
- 8 Days Bank Holiday
- Additional leave for your birthday
- Ongoing training and development
- Free flue jabs
- Access to free clinical supervision sessions
- Free DBS checks
We are an equal opportunities employer; and are proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool, reflecting the diverse range of people we support.
Closing: Position will remain open until filled.
Interviews: To be scheduled – Please note, successful candidates will be asked to attend an in-person interview at our office in Ashurst, Southampton.
All posts are subject to Enhanced DBS checks & satisfactory references.
Next steps:
For a recruitment pack including a full job description and further information on how to apply, please visit our website.
In your application please include:
· A cover letter explaining your motivation for applying and outlining how you meet the criteria detailed within the person specification
· A full CV including education, professional qualifications and full employment history showing responsibilities and relevant achievements.
*********Please note CV's without a cover letter will not be accepted*********
Hampton Trust is committed to improving and finding ways of creating a more diverse workforce and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Education Support Worker will provide intensive support to Ukrainian refugee families within the local area who are experiencing challenges understanding, navigating and accessing the education system.
Students who have their learning and wellbeing needs met will develop the capacity to engage more effectively with school, which will reduce the risk of falling behind, increase social participation and wellbeing, and contribute to building opportunities for their future.
This is a new role within our team, so the successful candidate will have the specialist knowledge and expertise required to build a sustainable framework of support for Ukrainian refugee children and their families. The Education Support Worker will work alongside the Surrey County Council education support services and schools and will be guided by professional advice.
The key activities of the role will include:
· Supporting families to develop a Support Plan that sets academic and wellbeing goals, based on the young person’s individual circumstances and needs
· Supporting families to understand the local school system, relevant curriculum, and the types of support available within the local area
· Supporting families to prepare and submit school based administration and engage with the school, through provision of advocacy at school meetings and liaising with school staff as required
· Develop a resource kit to share with families, which outlines services, supports and tools available to families
· Signpost to additional support for students, in particular linking with EERN network of education support volunteers and other local services
Please submit your CV along with a covering letter referring to the points on the Person Specification. The interviews will be on either 9th, 10th or 11th April. Thanks
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Refugee & Migrant Services Caseworker will join the Refugee & Migrant Services Support Team, who work alongside our ESOL team and volunteers to meet clients’ needs as directed by the R&MS Team Leader. The post is based at our offices in Bedford but will involve some local travel to deliver support and home appointments. Our team deliver a number of services, including:
- Welcoming and providing holistic integration support to resettled refugee families, empowering them to live independently with less support as time goes on.
- Providing vulnerable migrants with high quality information and advice, empowering them to make well-informed choices.
- Providing supported accommodation for people who have been refused asylum.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Building trust and maintaining positive working relationships with all clients, external agencies and other areas of KAP.
- Systematic recording of all notes and actions related to client support, maintaining up-to-date risk assessments and support plans using our case management system.
- Fulfilling funders’ & commissioners’ reporting requirements; generating statistics, case studies and keeping detailed records.
- Meeting resettled families at the airport and bringing them to their new homes.
- Ensuring clients understand their rights and responsibilities regarding their accommodation, supporting them to fulfil these.
- Supporting clients through advocacy to access; health & wellbeing services, welfare benefits, housing, immigration advice, community events, education, training, volunteering and paid work.
- Assisting resettled families’ children to access education and ensuring appropriate support is in place for them.
- Provide advice and support to resettled families through home appointments in Bedfordshire.
- Provide advice and support to clients both remotely and at in-person meetings
ADDITIONAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintaining working practices that reflect the overall ethos and vision of KAP, including following our policies, procedures and code of conduct.
- Respecting and supporting the whole KAP staff team, contractors and volunteers.
- Taking responsibility for your own workload and your own personal development.
- To actively participate in supervision sessions (1-2-1s, team meetings and annual reviews).
- Attending and being involved in team meetings, training, prayer / worship times and social activities, as well as all personal development meetings, including supervisions and mentor sessions.
- This role may require working occasional evenings and weekends.
In addition to the duties set out in this job description the post holder may at times be required to undertake additional or other duties to meet the needs of King's Arms Project.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
GENERAL ADVICE SESSION SUPERVISOR
Responsible to the Operational Manager
Hours: 22.5 hours per week
Salary: £28,688 pro rata
Contract status: Initial fixed term contract for 1 year (possible extension)
Holiday entitlement: 32 days annual leave and public holidays (pro-rata)
Pension: Matching 5% employer’s contribution
Staff benefits package ● Employee Assistance Service ● On Demand GP ● Discounts on hundreds of retailers ● Deals for family activities and holidays Location: Based in Wellington House Barnsley. Hybrid working available after the initial qualifying probation period.
This role involves working with the Quality and Operational Manager, Project Manager and Training Officer to ensure the smooth running of the day-to-day service and to mentor and support paid staff and volunteers to maintain national Citizens Advice standards.
This will include:
● Supervising advice and gateway/triage sessions and caseworkers.
● Review/monitor the quality of case records / telephone calls/email advice of designated staff to meet quality standards and service level agreements.
● Assist the Operational Manager to undertake Quality of Advice Assessments (QAA)
● Supporting the delivery of the training and development plan along with the rest of the team.
● Ensuring referrals and bookings for projects are being properly monitored and clients are supported in a timely manner.
● Undertaking supervision leadership tasks.
● Providing statistical reports on outputs and outcomes as required by management.
● Making recommendations for staff training and development and participate in recruitment and selection activities as delegated.
● You should have 2 years current experience of advice and casework at generalist or specialist level, or 1 years experience of supervising a generalist advice session (either Citizens Advice or within a legal setting) and the ability to meet the Citizens Advice competence requirements.
For a digital application pack, job description and person specification please see Barnsley CAB website.
Closing date: Friday 29th March 2024
Interviews: Thursday 18th April 202
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Join us in our mission to advocate excellent standards of horse care to the general public, smaller sanctuaries, and providers of Equine Welfare Interventions. As a vital member of our team, you'll strive to ensure that all horses and ponies in our various loan schemes receive top-quality care tailored to their individual needs. Additionally, you'll play a crucial role in managing and supporting our Sanctuary’s Welfare Outreach and Advice Team on a day-to-day basis.
About the Role
This is a hybrid role with a base at Honeysuckle Farm, Haccombe-with-Combe, Newton Abbot and has core hours of 37.5 per week (plus out of hours on call Rota and occasional overnight stays for up to three nights planned in advance. TOIL provided)
Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK.
Salary Band: F.1 £30,090
About The Mare and Foal Sanctuary
The Mare and Foal Sanctuary is the largest equine welfare charity in the South West peninsula dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of horses and ponies who have suffered neglect, abuse and trauma. We also deliver a range of Equine Assisted Services with our rescued horses and ponies. The Mare and Foal Sanctuary has five sites across Devon, a clear five-year strategy and is ambitious for the future.
What You'll Be Doing
In this role, you'll be the face of equine welfare, liaising with the Head of Equine Welfare to address national and local welfare issues. You'll uphold the Sanctuary's reputation by promoting exceptional standards and best practices, while providing guidance and support to the general public on equine care concerns. Responding promptly to welfare issues, you'll investigate thoroughly, record evidence accurately, and take appropriate action.
Your responsibilities will also entail overseeing the team's provision of outreach education on equine care and welfare, managing emergency welfare advice, and collaborating with authorities and other welfare organizations. Additionally, you'll be responsible for attending court hearings to provide evidence when necessary, and ensuring your team assists with welfare lifts.
What You'll Bring
We're looking for someone who is confident in dealing with diverse situations and individuals, always prioritizing kindness, care, and knowledge. You should have a thorough understanding of national regulations and laws related to equine welfare and possess good computer skills, including the ability to handle photographic and video evidence effectively. A clean driver's license and the willingness to drive larger vehicles and tow trailers are essential for this role.
Values and Attitude
At The Mare and Foal Sanctuary, we value kindness, care, and knowledge above all else. Through our managing and supporting performance policy, we actively encourage behaviours that reflect these values in everything we do.
Why Join Us
By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of horses and ponies in need. You'll work alongside dedicated colleagues who share your passion for equine welfare and be supported in your professional development through relevant training and seminars. Together, we'll continue to enhance and promote the Mare and Foal Sanctuary's reputation, making a positive impact in the community and beyond.
Please apply with covering letter. Closing Date for applications is Friday 29th March
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
· Are you passionate about working with children and young people and want to make a difference?
· Do you have a good understanding of young carers and their needs and are you willing to learn and adapt?
· Are you organised, energetic, enthusiastic, a great communicator, have experience of community outreach work with children and young people, and love to work as part of a supportive committed team?
· Would you like to work for an organisation that is friendly, fun, flexible and has good staff benefits?
If the answer to all these questions is yes, then we’d like to hear from you.
York Carers Centre is an independent charity that helps unpaid carers in York access the support they need. We currently have an exciting opportunity for individuals who have a genuine interest in using their experience and skills to support young people.
A key part of the role will involve maintaining a high quality, effective service through the delivery of one-to-one support for the most vulnerable high need young people and liaising with voluntary and statutory agencies, including developing relationships with schools, to ensure young carers and families access relevant information and support for their needs.
The posts involve organising and delivering activities/group work. Applicants will require excellent communication and organisational skills and be able to use their experience and creativity to effectively plan and deliver a variety of initiatives which ensure young carers have fun, develop healthy networks and improve their health and wellbeing.
To be successful, you will need:
· To be able to work effectively and engage sensitively with children and young people aged 5 – 18 years
· To be empathetic and compassionate with excellent communication and engagement skills
· Experience and skills in building positive relationships with young people and their families, enabling them to lead healthy, fulfilling and purposeful lives
· Experience of providing one-to-one support and advocacy to children and young people
· Experience of effectively planning and delivering fun and creative activities for vulnerable young people that overcome social isolation and help to improve individuals physical and emotional wellbeing (could be a separate job role)
· A confident practitioner, preferably with a relevant qualification. However, emphasis will be placed on your experience of delivering effective support to vulnerable young people that promotes positive mental health and emotional well-being
· To be proactive to motivate and deal confidently and effectively with challenging situations
· To evidence experience of developing effective partnerships and working in collaboration with a variety of agencies and stakeholders
· To work within the boundaries of confidentiality and work effectively and engage sensitively with a wide range of clients
· Experience of responding to referrals and escalating safeguarding concerns in line with policies and procedures
· Experience of, and/or understanding of, mental ill health (desirable)
· A good understanding of the negative impact that caring responsibilities may have on children and their development and be committed to York Carers Centre policies and procedures for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and adults
· To be highly motivated with excellent organisational and time management skills and the ability to prioritise and manage own workload with minimum supervision
· To be an excellent team player, well organized with good attention to detail
· To be able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service, including some evenings and during school holidays
· A working knowledge of the voluntary and statutory services in York (desirable)
· Full clean driving licence and access to a car for work with business insurance
The roles will involve flexible/hybrid working travelling to and working from a range of outreach venues in the York area.
In return we’ll offer you:
· The opportunity to make a notable contribution to our work in making a difference to the lives of young carers in York
· A friendly fun supportive working environment
· Generous Annual Leave
· Great flexible hybrid working options
· Learning and development opportunities
· Contributory pension scheme
The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The role
Our services are growing. We are looking for locally based sessional facilitators to support the delivery of our Moving Forward courses across the UK. Our Moving Forward courses are for anyone with a primary breast cancer diagnosis who has finished their hospital-based treatment. Courses are a combination of face to face and online support and are delivered in partnership with local NHS Trusts/Boards. The number of courses can vary across locations but will typically be between 2 - 4 courses a year.
This is offered as a contract for services position and as such the appointed contractor would not be an employee of Breast Cancer Now but a self-employed individual. We require all contractors to adhere to and follow Breast Cancer Now applicable policies and procedures and to undertake some mandatory training in core subjects such as data protection and cyber security. A satisfactory criminal record check will be required.
About you
You will be based locally to one of the available locations with a strong background in group facilitation and course delivery. You will also have excellent organisation and time-management skills, superb oral and written communication skills, and the ability to multitask. You will work independently across a geographical area, supported by the regional services team and our local volunteers.
You will be required to have access to your own IT equipment.
About us
We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However, you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here.
The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland.
Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you, whenever you need it.
Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care, for anyone affected by breast cancer.
Why? Because we believe that by 2050, everyone diagnosed with breast cancer will live – and be supported to live well. But to create that future, we need to act now.
Role description
The role description is available for you to download.
Locations
Norwich, Lincoln, Boston (Lincolnshire), Halifax/Huddersfield, Newcastle, Middlesbrough/Stockton, Stoke and Stafford, Greater Manchester (Wigan, Tameside and Macclesfield), Belfast and Lurgan*
Pay: We offer flat fees for work undertaken delivering our services as listed below:
· £25 per hour when facilitating a course (course duration will vary depending on location).
· Additional fees for attending training and update meetings. We do not pay for travel time, unless asked to travel outside of geographical area.
When applying
Please submit an online application form and supporting statement via the link provided. When applying please ensure you refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as possible with examples to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria
Please specify within your application which location/s you are applying for. If you have any further queries about the role, we encourage you to get in touch by contacting the Breast Cancer recruitment team.
Closing date 9:00am on Monday 1 April 2024
Interview dates
Interviews will be held virtually over Microsoft Teams on the following dates based on the location you have applied for. If you have applied for more than one location, you will only be required to have one interview (if shortlisted):
· Norwich: 17 April 2024
· Lincoln: 10 and 11 April 2024
· Boston (Lincolnshire): 10 and 11 April 2024
· Halifax/Huddersfield: 10 and 11 April 2024
· Newcastle: Wednesday: 10 and 11 April 2024
· Middlesbrough/Stockton: 10 and 11 April 2024
· Greater Manchester: Monday 8 April 2024
· Stoke and Stafford: 16 April 2024
· Belfast and Lurgan: 11 April 2024
* Services are usually held in community venues in town or city centres that are accessible via public transport. Parking may or may not be available at the venue. If you would like to know the exact location of our current venue in a specific location please get in touch, although do be aware that venues are subject to change.
Location: Hybrid · UK - United Kingdom
About the role
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our bank as a Welfare Officer, providing cover as required for the SSAFA RAF Service across the UK.
Our Bank Welfare Officers will provide direct and impactful welfare support to RAF personnel and their immediate family on an ad hoc basis when a full-time member of the team is unavailable to do so.
As a trusted and confidential source of support, you will assist our service users with challenges they are facing, from mental ill-health, difficult relationships, domestic abuse, financial and cost-of-living concerns, resettlement, housing, childcare, equality issues, bereavement, military discharge or deployment and many more - no day will be the same, as such this is a great opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills within the Welfare sector.
Our intervention is provided with consent on a non-statutory basis, and you will work with and engage our service users to develop appropriate interventions for individual outcomes.
Our service is transitioning to become more accessible and inclusive, digital technology plays a key role in this, as such you may be asked to use digital technologies to complement and enhance processes and service user experience.
You will work closely with RAF welfare teams, local authorities, health, education, civilian agencies, charities and other military organisations to ensure the best outcome for the service user.
About the Team
2024 marks 34 years since SSAFA began delivering an independent non-statutory, and confidential service, for the Royal Air Force community across the UK, and this is an exciting time to be joining as we were recently successful in our bid to continue delivering this service.
We are transforming our ways of working to be innovative, to ensure our service is even more inclusive and accessible to meet the needs of a modern RAF.
We are a hard-working team, from diverse professional backgrounds. Although we all have our own area of responsibility, we support each other in delivering the best possible service to our military community.
Find out more about the 34 year history of the Service Personal Support & Social Work Service and hear from a colleague at RAF St Mawgan on our careers page.
About you
To thrive in this role you will have relevant experience of supporting adults, families and children/young people. You will be able to take a flexible and creative approach to problem solving. You will have excellent communication skills and be able to deliver presentations with confidence.
You will have used Microsoft Office 365 to a high standard. It is important that you have experience of planning and managing your own workload, with minimal supervision.
It would be advantageous if you have experience of carrying out assessments, preparing plans, monitoring and reviewing outcomes.
There will be some travel required and therefore you will need to be able to drive, have access to your own car and be flexible to spend nights away from home occasionally within the UK at short notice..
About SSAFA
SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is a trusted source of support for serving personnel, veterans and their families in their time of need. In 2022 our trained teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 59,000 people, including veterans, serving personnel (regulars and reserves) and their families.
SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. And we are here for that person and their family, any time they need us and in any way, they need us.
Diversity and Inclusion at SSAFA
SSAFA exists to support a diverse range of beneficiaries within the armed forces community, and we believe diversity within our teams is key to ensuring we can deliver our services effectively. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a worldwide charity. SSAFA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.
SSAFA is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service to ensure we, as an employer, safeguard those we serve.
No agencies please. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable.
Closing date: Midnight on Monday 01 April 2024. SSAFA reserves the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Interviews: Week commencing 08 April 2024
The UK government’s resettlement programmes (such as the UKRS, ARAP as well as other UK Resettlement Schemes) support refugees who are selected and processed in the region of origin and brought to the UK with their status already determined. Under these schemes, a specific quota of refugees will be coming to the UK for resettlement.
The Resettlement Team in Yorkshire and Humberside provides advice and support for resettled refugees to help them access services and mainstream provision, and establish community links. Working closely with local stakeholders and in partnership with other voluntary sector agencies running similar services across the UK, the Refugee Council resettlement team promotes both the integration and independence of this group.
The main purpose of the job is to recruit train and support volunteers working in our Resettlement team. The post will also have a remit for ensuring we meet the criteria for meeting the Investing in Volunteers UK Quality standard. This post will report to the Area Manager in Leeds and will be working with volunteers and refugees across Wakefield, York and surrounding areas.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- To provide information about the work of the Refugee Council to potential volunteers and to maintain regular contact with refugee community and other organisations which might provide a potential source of volunteers for the Refugee Council.
- To work with the managers and resettlement workers within the team to identify the potential need for volunteers and the necessary skills required.
- To recruit, induct and train volunteers so that they can be deployed and matched effectively within the regional programme this will involve supporting them in day-to-day and operational issues.
- To ensure that volunteers are valued and supported in their engagement with the Refugee Council and to ensure that volunteers are engaged in various roles and in such ways as to ensure compatibility with the organisational principles on volunteering.
For more information on the role and to apply, please visit our website.
Closing date: 1st April 2024
Interviews: w/c 8th April 2024
Join us!
Contact is a national charity for families with disabled children. We provide information, advice and support, and bring families together so they can support each other. We campaign to improve their circumstances, and for their right to be included and equal in society.
Your role
The SEND Education Helpline Adviser provides specialist education advice by telephone, e-mail, and social media to families with disabled children in the UK. You will be supportive and show clear boundaries when offering advice within the scope of the organisation and be confident when dealing with complex and challenging callers and conversations. You will keep up to date with Education law and guidance in UK and signpost callers to Contacts online resources or to relevant local national charities and agencies.
What we’re looking for
You will have at least one year’s experience (or part-time equivalent) of working in an advice role of which SEND advice formed a substantial part. You will have experience and a good understanding of education issues that may impact families. In-depth knowledge of the SEND law in England Part 3 Children and Families Act 2014 and a working knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice 2015. You will be able to confidently navigate websites to identify relevant information. You will have experience of using a CRM database to enter client records. You will be flexible and adaptable in your role and enjoy working in a friendly and supportive team.
Important dates
Closing date: 9am on Tuesday 2 April 2024
Interview date: 8 & 9 April 2024
Home based: National with occasional travel
Job reference: 182
Contract type: Fixed-term until 31st March 2025 (possible permanency beyond March 2025)
Part time: 22.2 hours, 3 days per week, between Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm (exact dates to be agreed/discussed at interview)
Salary: £19,299.60 - £22,705.20 (Full time equivalent £32,166.00 - £37,842.00) per annum (dependent on experience) +Benefits!
Benefits:
- 25 days pro rata annual leave
- Cash Wellbeing Healthcare Plan Cover
- Death in service benefit
- Option to buy up to 5 additional days pro rata annual leave
- Discretionary shut down days at Christmas
- 1 Community Leave Day per annum
- Bike to work scheme
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time Senior Bid Writer to join our Business Development team working on tender opportunities, tracking new and existing business and handling of new contracts for POhWER.
POhWER needs to increase and diversify its income to achieve greater financial sustainability. To do this we need to grow our services to reach new parts of the UK and new areas of work. However we also recognise the importance of retaining our existing contracts. To support this ambition we are looking for someone to support and work with our existing team.
Our Bid Writers coordinate the organisation’s response to all tenders. This includes re-tendering for our existing services as well as responding to tenders for services in new areas, or new services in our existing areas.
The role includes:
· Lead and co-ordinate tender activity ensuring that POhWER wins and retains new and existing services and contracts
· Take ownership of the bid response, style and format and overseeing it through the production process.
· Prepare and write tenders in a persuasive manner that takes full account of customer-specific style and content.
You will have excellent written communication, attention to detail and proof reading skills and a good knowledge of POhWER’s services. You will also have an ability to work to strict deadlines and a confident, flexible and positive attitude.
Please refer to the job description for more information about the role.
How to apply
We’re keen to get a Senior Bid Writer started in this role. If you think this sounds like the ideal job for you, please apply as soon as possible as we may close this job advert early if we receive a high number of applications.
Please submit your CV and cover letter (cover letter no longer than 1 side of A4) before the application deadline. In your cover letter please include your reasons for applying for the role, how you meet the person specification criteria and your notice period.
Please apply by submitting your CV and cover letter.
Closing Date: 09:00am, Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Interviews: Wednesday 10th & Thursday 11th April 2024
Location of Interviews: Remote (via Zoom or Microsoft Teams)
We are looking to recruit people who share our core values and can demonstrate that they apply and live those values in their daily working practice.
We apologise in advance, that if you do not hear back from us within two weeks of the closing date then please presume that you have been unsuccessful.
A DBS check will be conducted for this post.
POhWER is an equal opportunities employer, holder of the Investors in People Silver award and a member of the MINDFUL EMPLOYER scheme. We are a member of the Positive about Disability scheme and disabled applicants who meet all the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
TERMS OF REFERENCE
Short-term opportunity:
Digital Engagement Strategy Lead
Duration: Approximately 15 days. Exact duration and working arrangement to be agreed.
Contract: Consultant/freelance contract (early-April 2024 to 31st May 2024, with possibility of extension)
Issue Date: Monday 25th March 2024
Closing date: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Expressions of interest
Applicants should submit:
• Their CV
• A cover letter outlining (1) how their experience qualifies them for the job and (2) why they are
motivated to take on the work.
• Their proposed fee for the work
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Introduction
BBC Media Action is the BBC’s international development organisation. We believe in media and
communication for good. We work in over 20 countries around the world reaching more than 100
million people a year – helping to save lives and improve health, protect livelihoods, challenge inequality
and build more peaceful and democratic societies.
This assignment is part of BBC Media Action’s ESARO Digital Engagement Strategy project, funded by
UNICEF. The aim of the project is to develop a Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) Regional Digital
Engagement Strategy for UNICEF related to youth-focused programmatic priorities in their Eastern and
Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO). This Regional Digital Engagement Strategy will be developed to
be applicable across thematic areas of work, and, following the development of the draft strategy, it will
be operationalized in four selected countries in the region for a specific thematic area.
Objective
The overall aim of this assignment is to support the development of the Regional Digital Engagement
Strategy for the UNICEF ESARO region. The consultant would be responsible for bringing together the
complete draft regional strategy by engaging with BBC Media Action teams responsible for writing
different elements of the strategy and relevant UNICEF colleagues. The consultant will also be required
to conduct desk research and complete a review of relevant documentation to ensure the relevance and
applicability of the strategy to UNICEF’s practices and ways of working.
The consultant should be a specialist in digital engagement and have experience of developing SBC strategies. An understanding and experience of delivering similar work with UN organisations, in particular UNICEF, is desirable.
The specific objectives of the Regional Digital Engagement Strategy will be to contribute to:
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an increased knowledge among UNICEF SBC and Programme teams, and their partners, of the variety of digital platforms and tools and social media channels that have been developed and deployed by UNICEF or third parties in the region;
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an enhanced awareness among UNICEF SBC and Programme teams of successful digital engagement initiatives on the programme areas of interest and/or in terms of promoting civic engagement and youth participation;
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an increased understanding of how UNICEF Country Offices and their partners can apply specific digital engagement approaches to an integrated intersectoral/multisectoral programming, independently or in combination with face-to-face methods, with a disaggregated analysis for reaching marginalised youth populations, including youth with disability;
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an increased engagement with key influencers in the digital space (as per available social listening analytics) that can engage youth on specific programmatic actions;
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an increased digital reach among youth ensuring that SBC can gather evidence-based data to measure the impact of digital initiatives towards L2E, SRH, HIV, HPV, VAC, mental health, and climate action outcomes.
Outputs
The consultant will work with other members of the BBC Media Action team to deliver the following outputs over the course of their assignment:
1)
Writing specific areas of the strategy focused on Digital Engagement Interventions (by 3rd May 2024): The consultant will conduct a review of existing documentation and use their digital engagement and SBC expertise and experience to write areas of the strategy within the Developing Digital Engagement Interventions for SBC strategy section. Review of documents will be coupled with participation in sessions with UNICEF and BBC Media Action colleagues, including the Regional Theory of Change sessions, to enable the consultant to lead on writing certain areas of the strategy, including but not limited to understanding digital users, approach to communication, content production and pilot testing.
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Delivering complete draft strategy (by 10th May 2024): The consultant will bring together all strategy inputs (from other members of the BBC Media Action team and sections written themselves) to deliver a holistic and comprehensive final output. This will include reviewing draft inputs of all sections of the strategy, from other team members, ensuring consistency in writing style, language and approach throughout, as well as leading on the writing of the introduction and summary.
The consultant will be expected to oversee and incorporate feedback to the draft strategy up to 31st May 2024.
Submit expressions of interest by email by midnight (UK time) on Wednesday 3rd April 2024. Please include ‘Digital Engagement Strategy Lead’ in the subject line.
Actively Interviewing
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RECRUITMENT FOR THIS ROLE IS CURRENTLY ON HOLD DUE TO VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED.
Manchester Mind believe in the power of listening and being heard, that everyone deserves to be supported in their mental health needs and that we have a part to play in that.
We are working with partners and schools to increase access to support to young people around their mental health. As part of this role you will be responsible for developing a service for young people predominately across a selection of secondary schools and in the community. You’ll be part of a team that is developing relationships with young people and staff within schools, the community and across the partnership with the aim of improving the mental health of young people.
Position: Schools Mental Health Practitioner
Salary: £27,810 (£30,417 full time)
Hours: 32 hours per week until 31st July 2025 (extension possible dependent upon funding)
Base: Manchester Mind CYP Service / predominately working across schools and in the community / home-based as required
Reporting to: Manchester Mind CYP Service Manager
The skills and knowledge that are important to us are:
- A relevant professional qualification in Social Work, Counselling, or Youth & Community Work (at graduate level).
- At least two years’ experience of working with young people aged 11-18.
- Experience in providing effective individual support to young people who are under stress/have mental health difficulties
- Awareness of the impact of mental health on the lives of young people.
- Experience of delivering psycho-social support to young people with learning disabilities. (DESIRABLE)
You can download the application documents from the Vacancies page on our website.
Manchester Mind is striving to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Manchester Mind sees it as a positive advantage if you have experience of mental health issues and/or have used mental health services, or had experience of volunteering.
Turkish Speaking Mental Wellbeing Officer
Fixed Term: 12 Months
Hours: 7-10 hrs pw
Rate: £15ph
Closing date: 05.04.2024
Interviews: 12.04.2024 / 13.04.2024
Start date: following references and DBS check.
This exciting Project Officer role will support the delivery of mental health initiatives throughout Haringey, the role has previously been successfully delivered by an extremely committed officer who now is moving on to other opportunities within TCCA. The project has now been running for over two years and over that time has delivered 28 one-off initiatives, that have supported Turkish Speakers living in Haringey to deal with their Mental well-being, the post has now been funded for an additional year.
The Project Officer will work closely with other members of the Haringey Mental Health working group, which will consider other joint working initiatives. Within TCCA, the officer will deliver one major activity a month such as a mental Health Exhibition and Workshop on Isolation. The officer will provide weekly, mental advice, support, and signposting for those experiencing issues with Mental well-being.
How to apply
If you think your skills match and you’d like to be part of a dynamic charity, please complete a one-page outline as to; what skills you possess that make you an ideal match for the role. together with an up-to-date CV to tcca.. titled Mental Wellbeing Officer.
Applications will close at 10pm on Friday 05 April 2024, interviews will take place on the morning of the 12-13 April 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.