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Working Well Trust is a specialist employment charity in London. All of our projects share the aim of improving the lives of people with mental health support needs, learning disabilities and/or complex issues through training and employment. This role will be working with clients who have mental health support needs, wanting to gain paid employment.
We are recruiting for an Employment Worker to join a new Mental Health service in Tower Hamlets which brings together clinical and community services.
Experience of employment support is not essential, it is more important that you share our passion and commitment to supporting people to find the right job for them. You will receive training around employment support and in supporting people with mental health issues.
You need to have a desire to support people to achieve their employment goals, and the ability to multitask and manage your workload effectively. You must be willing to collaborate with the other service partners to achieve the best outcomes for our clients. Good organisation skills are essential for this role, in addition to an interest in mental health, and the role it plays in the workplace. Experience of pre-employment support such as CV and application writing, and interview practice is desirable.
The role we are recruiting for is as follows:
31.5 hours per week - can be worked as 4.5 days a week or 9 day fortnight.
You will work with clients (managing a caseload) who have mental health support needs, to assist them in securing sustainable paid employment in line with their preferences, to access training, education and volunteering opportunities. You will use a client led/person centred support approach.
You will also be working to targets whilst maintaining a high-quality service.
We are keen to hear from applicants from the local community and/or who have lived experience of mental health.
If you would to discuss this role please see the Job Description for contact details.
Please click apply to send your CV after answering the screening questions.
Staff benefits include an employer contribution to a personal or workplace pension equivalent to 6% of gross salary. 30 days annual leave plus paid public holidays (FTE).
Working Well Trust is an equal opportunities and Confident about Disabilities.
Closing date: 9am Friday 7 February
Telephone interviews: These will be scheduled in as applicants come through so please apply early, if we get enough applicants we may close the advert early
Final Stage interviews: TBC
Application Instructions
Please complete the screening questions and press apply to send your CV.
Please supply a CV and ensure you complete all of the questions
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Entering our 40th anniversary this year, we are looking for a Fundraising Manager to diversify and grow our funding streams as part of our change and transformation journey at Rape Crisis South London.
As part of our journey, we are looking to expand our organisation and what we can offer to clients, with the Fundraising and Communications Team being a key part of increasing financial growth so we can achieve our goals. Previous experience is essential due to this role sitting within a newly formed Fundraising and Communications Team.
Working with the Director of Fundraising and Communications, the successful Fundraising Manager will bring a wealth of previous fundraising experience to support significant income growth through a variety of fundraising channels. Strong communications and analytical skills are required to identify fundraising market trends and develop fundraising strategy and activities in line with our values. The successful applicant will also be able to demonstrate their support for Rape Crisis South London’s values and commitment to feminist principles.
The position is offered as permanent, full-time opportunity, with three days in the office. The post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
To apply, please upload with an up-to-date CV and cover letter (of up to 1,500 words) identifying how you meet the essential and any desirable qualifications, skills and experience by clicking on the ‘Apply’ button.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Sight Scotland is Scotland’s leading charity providing specialist care, education and research for people with vision impairment. The charity has been in existence for over 230 years, and offer a variety of services in the community as well as education, transcription into alternative formats and residential care for adults and children. Their vision is of an inclusive Scotland where people of all visual abilities have the opportunity to thrive. To achieve their mission they are looking for a Fundraising Manager focused on trusts and grants who will cultivate a pipeline of opportunities and ensure an excellent funder experience, to provide Sight Scotland with sustainable income.
The Fundraising Manager – Trusts is responsible for developing trust income, based initially on a robust pipeline the previous postholder established. There is huge scope to look beyond the pipeline and also work with the service delivery teams to identify new funding opportunities. The role supports the organisation’s purpose to make a significant impact on the lives of people living with visual impairment in Scotland by maximising fundraising income to deliver brilliant services and create a positive impact on our ability to deliver for the long term.
This specialist manager role would suit someone who is already operating at a senior trust fundraiser level, or someone who can demonstrate experience of developing a trust and grants pipeline, creating compelling applications and directly delivering income success.
Please download the Candidate Info Pack provided for further information about the role, timelines and next steps.
To progress your application, please contact THINK Recruitment for an informal screening call. Please note, we cannot shortlist candidates who have not had a screening call so please allow enough time to have a call before the closing date.
Closing date for applications: Midnight Monday 10th February
Interviews are expected to be held on Thursday 20th February
Usher Kids UK is looking for a compassionate and enthusiastic Family Liaison Officer to provide emotional wellbeing support, guidance and information to our wonderful community of children, young people and their families living with Usher syndrome.
Job Title: Family Liaison Officer
Responsible to: CEO
Location: Remote, with requirement for in-person attendance at some meetings and events during the year (travel expenses covered)
Hours: 17.5 hours per week across a minimum of 3 days per week (flexible days, to be agreed with successful candidate) with some out of hours working required (e.g. our annual summer residential camp and twice-yearly family weekend events, with TOIL for out of hours working)
Salary: £31,000 per year pro rata, 2.5 days/week (£15,500 actual)
Term: 12-month fixed term contract with potential to continue in role as funding allows
Annual leave and benefits: 33 days leave pro rata (16.5 days actual). Employer pension scheme with matched contributions of 5%
Closing Date: 9th February 2025
ABOUT USHER KIDS UK
At Usher Kids UK, we’re dedicated to empowering children, young people and their families living with Usher syndrome - a rare cause of progressive deafblindness.
From the point of diagnosis onwards we provide information, support and resources tailored to the specific and unique challenges of the condition. We create opportunities for families to connect at virtual and in-person events, helping them build friendships, skills and confidence for the journey ahead.
Our services are already changing the experiences and outcomes of the next generation: "Our daughter came back from Usher Kids UK summer camp absolutely buzzing - she was confident, proud and talked with excitement about how she is unique." Working at Usher Kids UK, you could help to ensure that every family living with Usher syndrome has access to this life-changing impact.
WORKING AT USHER KIDS UK
Our charity provides vital support to the Usher community. In recent years, demand has grown for our services so this year we are very excited to be growing our staff team. The new Family Liaison Officer will work alongside our CEO and Events and Communications Officer, playing a vital role in providing both emotional wellbeing and practical support to our young people and their families.
The role will be varied and offers the chance to be an important part of our small and friendly team. We recognise the value that each person brings to our charity, encouraging innovation and development, and we support each other to provide the very best services for our community.
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
Family Support Lead
As Family Liaison Officer, a big part of your role will be providing tailored support, information and advice to families from diagnosis onwards. This will include:
o Responding to enquiries from families
o Assessing support needs and signposting to external services as appropriate
o Providing follow-up remote support where required
o Providing face-to-face support at occasional clinics (normally based in London)
o Designing and maintaining support processes and systems
o Monitoring engagement and using insight gained to make recommendations for service improvement
Emotional Wellbeing Lead
As our lead emotional wellbeing practitioner, you will assist in the design and delivery of several of our projects and events. These will include:
o Providing support and facilitating daily group sessions with young people aged 11-25 at our annual USHthis! summer camp (in 2025, the camp will take place from Friday 25th July - Friday 1st August and you will need to be available for these dates)
o Help to deliver our one-day events in the spring and autumn
o Co-create the Empowerment Programme for 17-25 year olds with Usher syndrome. This is a pilot programme that aims to support our young adults in developing self-advocacy and identity alongside mentoring through the key milestones in young adult life
o Facilitate 1:1 and group sessions on the Empowerment Programme
o Facilitate monthly virtual USHchats for parents and carers (these take place one evening a month)
Across all aspects of the role, you will need to ensure the safeguarding of and promote the welfare of children and adults at risk who are engaging with Usher Kids UK.
PERSONAL SPECIFICATION
Experience and Knowledge:
o Over 2 years’ experience of providing emotional wellbeing support to:
- children and adolescents
- parents/carers and family members
o Experience of supporting families with additional needs
o Experience of supporting families with sensory or dual sensory needs (desirable)
o Experience of family support case management
o Experience of facilitating 1:1 and group sessions
o Minimum of Level 3 qualification in a relevant field (e.g. youth work, health, social care, education)
o Computer literate and confident using MS Office software and video conferencing tools
o Good standard of written English and Maths (GCSE grade 5 or above)
o Good knowledge of safeguarding processes and systems
o Ability to deliver out-of-hours work to accommodate Usher Kids UK events and meetings
Skills and Qualities:
o A strong desire to help young people and families with additional needs
o Excellent communication skills including active listening and a non-judgmental approach
o Resilience and ability to set and maintain boundaries
o Willing to work flexibly and deal with change
o Proactive collaborator and able to develop and maintain external relationships
o Drive, determination and self-motivation, with a positive attitude towards work
o Excellent interpersonal skills, comfortable in team settings and independent working
APPLICATION PROCESS
How to apply:
Please upload the following to Charity Jobs by 9th February 2025:
o An up-to-date CV
o A covering letter (no more than 2 pages) explaining why you think you are the right candidate for this role. Please ensure you provide evidence and examples which demonstrate how your skills meet the criteria set out in the person specification.
To empower children, young people and their families living with Usher syndrome in the UK, by providing information, support and connections
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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New Outlook Housing Association and Vision Homes Association are well-respected organisations and have joined forces in supporting and caring for people with visual impairment and complex needs.
We have great and exciting plans for business development and growth, and an opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and forward-thinking Group Director of Finance to join our team and help deliver on our plans.
The ideal candidate will be a qualified finance professional with a proven track record in managing all aspects of finance. Great time management and organisational skills, along with the ability to prepare reports to deadlines and a flexible approach to meet the demands of the Group is key. Working within a small team, you’ll need a ‘hands-on’, ‘can do’ approach to work, and will be keen to manage, coach and develop your finance team.
You will also display high levels of integrity and confidentiality, have good IT skills, be confident in dealing with regulatory bodies, and ideally have experience in the not for profit, charity, or housing sectors.
We are proud of the work we do for the people we support, so if you can help us build on our successes, enjoy being part of a small team, and have a positive outlook, then we would like to hear from you.
The role is hybrid and based in Oldbury, with typically three days in the office and the rest at home. We operate from a modern well-furnished office, and apply a flexible approach to working patterns to ensure a better work-life balance for staff.
Benefits:
25 days Annual Leave (additional day each year after 2nd year of service, up to 28 days), + 8 Bank Holidays
Employer pension contribution
Staff discount scheme
About Us:
Vision Homes Association has been providing support to vulnerable adults for over 30 years, specialising in providing support to people with complex needs. VHA is a charity, registered with the Charity Commission and its care provision is regulated by Care Quality Commission.
New Outlook has been providing services to visually impaired people for over 170 years. Starting out in 1846 as part of the Birmingham Royal Institution for the Blind (BRIB), becoming a standalone housing association in 1997. Since then, New Outlook Housing Association (NOHA) has gone through several changes to become the organisation it is today.
How to Apply:
For more information and Job Description please visit our website or contact HR.
Please apply by sending us your CV and covering letter stating ‘what qualities and experience you can bring to the role’.
Interviews: We aim to carry out Teams interviews within a few days of receiving applications.
If successful, a follow-up in-person interview will be arranged at our Head Offices in Oldbury. Please note, we are actively reviewing applications and may close this advert early if a successful candidate is found.
Vision Homes Association and New Outlook Housing Association are Equal Opportunity Employers
No agencies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Sight Scotland is Scotland’s leading charity providing specialist care, education and research for people with vision impairment. The charity has been in existence for over 230 years, and offer a variety of services in the community as well as education, transcription into alternative formats and residential care for adults and children. Their vision is of an inclusive Scotland where people of all visual abilities have the opportunity to thrive. To achieve their mission they are looking for maternity cover for their Fundraising and Engagement Administrator role – a crucial role providing a solid foundation of support to the whole Fundraising team.
The Fundraising and Engagement Administrator will join Sight Scotland at an exciting stage, with a newly formed Cause and Engagement team, a new organisational strategy and direction, and a roadmap for fundraising planned. The charity is recruiting for 5 other fundraising roles alongside this maternity cover.
This role provides vital administrative support to the fundraising function. You will perform a variety of desk-based tasks ranging from regular banking, data entry and the opening of fundraising post to more ad-hoc tasks such as handling supporter enquiries and working with the fundraising team to support their calendar of activities and key priorities.
For this role, it is vital that interested candidates have experience using a fundraising database and are competent and capable handling financial data. Due to the importance of database management for this role, candidates who can't demonstrate experience using a CRM system to accurately input and review financial data will not be shortlisted.
This role will involve building relationships across teams to provide customer service, solve problems and spot opportunities for fundraising, so would suit a candidate who enjoys delivering amazing supporter experiences / customer service and speaking to colleagues and supporters face to face, on the phone and via email.
You might see similar roles called Supporter Care Officer, or Fundraising Assistant. There is more information on the tasks this role covers in the Candidate Pack.
If you have experience in a charity but are looking to reduce your hours yet still play a part in having a positive impact on a fundraising function at a national charity, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a popular cause at a pivotal time.
Please download the Candidate Info Pack provided for further information about the role, timelines and next steps. THINK Recruitment holds a screening call with all interested candidates, please see details in the pack for how to arrange a call. Interviews will be held as and when suitable candidates apply.
Sight Scotland is Scotland’s leading charity providing specialist care, education and research for people with vision impairment. The charity has been in existence for over 230 years, and offer a variety of services in the community as well as education, transcription into alternative formats and residential care for adults and children. Their vision is of an inclusive Scotland where people of all visual abilities have the opportunity to thrive. To achieve their mission they are looking for a P&P Manager who will proactively develop a compelling corporate offer, develop a pipeline and consider an ambitious approach to major donor fundraising.
The Fundraising Manager – Corporates and Philanthropy is responsible for developing and implementing plans to maximise income from corporate partners and individuals with the propensity to donate significant sums. There is huge scope to develop both income streams at Sight Scotland, as this is the first dedicated position covering these income streams.
The primairy focus initially will be on developing corporate partnership income, as there is huge potential for partnerships ranging from transactional right up to transformational. The role supports the organisation’s purpose to make a significant impact on the lives of people living with visual impairment in Scotland by maximising fundraising income to deliver brilliant services and create a positive impact on our ability to deliver for the long term.
This specialist manager role would suit someone who is already operating at a senior fundraiser level, or someone who can demonstrate experience of developing a corporate and/or major donor pipeline, creating operational plans and delivering income.
Please download the Candidate Info Pack provided for further information about the role, timelines and next steps.
To progress your application, please contact THINK Recruitment for an informal screening call. Please note, we cannot shortlist candidates who have not had a screening call so please allow enough time to have a call before the closing date.
Trainee Habilitation Specialist - Children & Young People’s Team
Salary: £22,880 per annum (pay will increase following successful completion of the first year, and post qualification, then annually with experience in line with continual professional development up to £36,000)
The training costs leading to qualification will be met by Sight for Surrey.
Full-time: 36 hours per week
Work Mileage paid at 45p per mile.
This is a career progression opportunity leading to a qualified position as Habilitation Specialist. Membership fees of Professional Body paid.
· Do you thrive on working in a team that offer a holistic approach ensuring that children’s needs are met?
· Would you enjoy working for a local Surrey charity that has the flexibility to work imaginatively, in a variety of different ways to meet the needs of children and young people who have vision impairment or multi-sensory impairment?
· Sight for Surrey is offering an exciting opportunity to a person who is committed to making a difference to children and young people who are vision impaired or multi-sensory.
To future proof, our services we are seeking two trainee Habilitation Specialists who will work within the Children & Young People’s team while undertaking the Habilitation and Disabilities of Sight Graduate Diploma at University College London.
JOB DESCRIPTION (for first year)
1. To work closely with the Senior Habilitation Specialist and the rest of the Children & Young People’s team supporting the delivery of services.
2. To support the preparation & delivery of recreational activities for families, the 11UP group and the young adults group. Also to support and encourage participants during events.
3. To work as a member of the team building links with families.
4. To have knowledge of child developmental milestones.
5. To undertake risk assessments. Record and work to reduce identified risks.
6. To liaise and work in partnership with all Sight for Surrey teams and as appropriate other organisations.
7. To hold an up to date First Aid Certificate. (Training will be given if necessary following appointment).
8. To be responsible for assessing and addressing potential health and safety issues around the services we provide.
9. To have knowledge about all aspects of safeguarding and the legislation that protects children and young people. To take responsibility for following the SFS policies and procedures whenever there is a concern.
10. To assist with the recording and reporting required by the organisation/ service in relation to the delivery and funding of our service.
11. To work closely with other members of the CYPs team, ensuring that the different aspects of our service dovetail to meet the needs of the children, young people, and their families.
12. In addition you will have the opportunity to spend time with other teams within our organisation to grow your experience, knowledge and skills.
WORK CONTEXT
This post is a trainee post offering the appointee the opportunity to grow their skills and expertise.
The aim of Sight for Surrey Children & Young Peoples Service is to ensure that children and young people have the opportunities they need to reach their full potential.
Sight for Surrey Children and Young People’s service works holistically, promoting mental wellbeing, reducing isolation, and supporting self-advocacy.
As appropriate the children & young people will have opportunities to develop their skills and confidence, build an understanding of different concepts and develop an environmental awareness through experience.
Parents are supported, enabling them to meet the needs of their children.
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
- Ability to work within agreed procedures to achieve team and personal objectives.
- To have effective time management and organisation skills
- The post requires a constructive and consultative approach to solving problems.
- To be valuing and supportive of others
- To maximise resources
- To keep financial records, receipts as appropriate
- To support the CYPs Team with the reporting responsibilities attached to the SCC contracts and other funding grants.
- First Aid qualification (SFS will arrange following appointment if necessary).
- Safeguarding training will be arranged following appointment.
Communication
- To have good communication skills and the willingness to engage with all people in a positive, accessible, and clear manner.
- To be competent in using IT, including Microsoft office
- Keep clear and concise written records and to update Database records as appropriate.
- Ensure that information about the service is accessible.
- Ensure contact details of the families we engage with are up to date.
- Work with Senior Habilitation Specialist and other members of the team to ensure relevant information is sent to families and our partners on a regular basis about opportunities, activities and news that might be of interest.
- Liaise with the organisation’s publicity department as appropriate.
Developing Others/Team Development
Share knowledge and skills with others, where possible. Contribute positively to team /organisation development.
Managing/Embracing Change
Seek ways to improve own performance. Be open to change and embracing new ways of doing things. Ability to feed back to Line Manager on impact of plans and service, managing change based on feedback, flexibly and efficiently. To have knowledge of the Safeguarding policy and procedures and to report any concerns to the line manager. Comply with our organisational policies and procedures. To be aware of other legislation that affects our duty of care.
Personal Impact
The post holder will present himself or herself effectively being mindful that they are representing Sight for Surrey. Acting with integrity and taking account of the principles of equalities. Having respect for the opinion and expertise of others.
COMPETANCIES /SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
· To have experience in working with children & young people
· Postgraduate degree or a minimum qualification equivalent to QCF Level 4 Modes.
· Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service record.
· Available to work flexibly and be available at weekend when SFS is running events and activities.
· Good interpersonal and communication skills.
· To have knowledge of the Safeguarding policy and procedures.
· Have a commitment to equalities and social inclusion, particularly the issues faced by young people, their parents, and carers.
· Be imaginative, creative, and flexible.
· Experience of vision impairment is desirable, but not essential.
· An understanding of sign language is desirable, but not essential.
· Ability to work independently while continuing to follow the team plan and contribute to Sight for Surrey’s strategy.
· Ability to work as part of a team while also being able to self-motivate.
· Effective time management and organisational skills
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
· Physically able to support participants taking part in activities.
· Available to work at weekends when SFS has CYPs events and activities planned.
· Ability to travel to events located throughout Surrey, and sometimes out of County.
· Ability to attend university and to the required placement which will be out of Surrey.
· Commitment to complete the Habilitation Specialist training and undertake this profession.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Various venues across Surrey, - and out of County on occasions.
Requirements.
· First degree or a minimum qualification equivalent to QCF Level 4 plus experience working with children.
· The post is dependent on successful admission onto the University City London Habilitation Specialist Course beginning autumn 2025. The successful candidate will be required to apply for a place on the course by the end of February 2025.
· Experience/ knowledge of vision impairment or sign language skills would be an advantage. The post holder will need to be flexible working 36 hours including weekends when children’s recreation activities are provided.
· Attend university undertaking the Graduate Diploma in Habilitation and Disabilities of Sight (Children and Young People) at University College London, completing assignments, placement etc. in line with the requirements of the course.
The post will begin in August 2025. The Habilitation Course is modular with time shared between university and the workplace.
The role of the Habilitation Specialist is to teach concepts that most typical children learn through sight. Supporting children & young people to develop strategies to manage life without/ with reduced vision, developing independence, mobility, and daily living skills.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Worker Support Centre (WSC) is a Scotland based charity that promotes decent work and prevents exploitation. We support marginalised and isolated workers in labour sectors where there is a high risk of abuse and exploitation. We work in partnership with workers to build power to secure and advance workplace rights. We prevent human trafficking for forced labour by acting to reduce the risks of worker exploitation. WSC values include: respect for human rights, representation, transparency, equality and innovation.
WSC support includes advice, mediation, advocacy and assisted reporting to enforcement agencies. Our worker engagement informs policy change activity to address harms faced by those in high-risk work. In 2023 and 2024 WSC activities were targeted at workers in seasonal agriculture on the UK Seasonal Worker visa (SWV). During this time, we provided advice, support, and information to 1031 people in relation to the SWV.
About the role
This role is focussed on advancing seasonal agricultural workers’ rights by supporting WSC’s peer engagement work including actively conducting outreach to workers and facilitating worker education and power sessions. In this role you will support WSC meet two of its four core objectives to work together with workers to claim spaces for power and representation in decision making; and to build the field of knowledge about workers and their experiences to influence policy. This role will work closely together with our Peer Engagement team and Outreach Caseworkers.
WSC strives to achieve representation of individuals with lived experience of the issues on which we work at all levels of our organisation and actively promote applications from individuals with experience of the issues on which we work. For this role we would especially welcome applications from individuals with experience of working in seasonal agriculture.
Main tasks and responsibilities
Peer engagement and outreach
· To conduct social engagement and outreach activities in person and remotely.
· To contribute to the development of WSC’s programme of activities to build worker solidarity.
· To ensure that those in need of support access WSC’s Casework service, and/or are signposted to available services, including legal advice.
· To contribute to and translate information for communication with workers, on their rights and entitlements and to support WSC Worker Power work.
· To monitor and respond to email, phone and message enquiries from workers.
· Support workers to access external services when needed
· Liaising with community and civil society organisations to build strong community networks
Participation
· Support participatory analysis workshops with workers to jointly analyse concerns articulated in order to establish standards workers would like to see upheld for seasonal workers.
· Actively support workers to engage in advocacy, including by providing worker-centred briefings on advocacy processes and meetings, ensuring meaningful participation and leadership by workers.
· Engage with workers via social media and other online tools, through clear communications outputs.
General
· Support the whole organisation goal to integrate workers in all our work at all levels of the organisation.
Person Specification
1) KNOWLEDGE AND TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Understanding of how NGOs operate, and knowledge of the issues on which WSC works: labour rights, migrant rights, organising, anti-trafficking and human rights.
- Experience in worker organising, engaging with workers and upholding labour rights.
2) QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree level in public policy, law, or human rights or equivalent experience.
- A valid UK Driving license
3) EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Experience in labour organising or worker support - 2 years
- Experience of engaging with people with lived experience of the issues on which the organisation works and ensuring they are involved in decision-making processes - 1 year
- Use of equipment and case recording systems & Standard Microsoft Office suite - 1 year
- Fluency in English (verbal and written)
- Working competence in Russian and/or a Central Asian language
- Experience of work in a precarious labour sector (eg seasonal agriculture, social care, or other)
- Experience of work in seasonal agriculture
- Experience of developing and facilitating workshops/educational events- 1 year
- Experience of facilitating public outreach sessions/events - 1 year
- Experience of building and developing relationships with community and civil society organisations - 1 year
- Experience of communication to wide audiences via a range of social media platforms (eg Tik-tok, Instagram, Telegram, X, Bluesky) - 2 years
4. PERSONAL QUALITIES
- Enthusiastic and committed to advancing workers’ rights.
- Empathy with workers in high-risk labour sectors and the work of WSC.
- Strong work ethic: A self-starter with high-energy levels, ability to use own initiative, prioritise, make decisions and implement them, function to deadlines.
- Ability to build and maintain collaborative and respectful relationships across the organisation and with workers.
- Ability to work flexible hours as required, to travel and spend occasional nights away from home.
- Sound understanding of equal opportunities, data protection and confidentiality.
The outreach work WSC undertakes is based in Scotland and therefore you will need to be based in Scotland.
Applications to consist of a CV and supporting statement no longer than one side of A4 outlining how you meet the skills and experience required
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Charisma is working in partnership with Guide Dogs to appoint their new Director of Guide Dog Service. Guide Dogs, the world’s largest assistance dog organisation, offer a wide range of services to support people living with a vision impairment. Their expert staff, dedicated volunteers and life-changing dogs help people with sight loss to live actively, independently, and well.
This senior leadership role helps people with sight loss to live the life they choose through the direction, delivery and development of the guide dog service. The postholder will cultivate a high-performance culture, and will be accountable for strategic oversight of breeding, puppy raising, dog training, creating/supporting partnerships, rehoming, and dog health to ensure the provision of a high-quality service that meets the needs of service users, and brings strategic goals to fruition.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the following:
- Substantial track record of leadership at senior management level (or equivalent) in an organisation of comparable size and complexity.
- Experience of long-term service or operations planning to meet strategic objectives.
- Evidence of successful financial management.
- Track record in supporting organisational change, influencing, building and sustaining relationships to achieve results.
- Comprehensive knowledge of safeguarding regulations.
- An in-depth understanding of customer relations.
We are seeking a dynamic, inspiring and influential individual, able to serve as a role model for the organisation, displaying integrity and confidence. Experience of, and commitment to, continuous organisational improvement and the ability to act as a change agent will be essential.
For more information, please contact Katherine Anderson-Scott, Associate Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.
Location: Homebased with frequent travel to all Guide Dogs sites
Closing date: 19th January 2025
Charisma vetting interviews must be completed by close of play on the 27th January.
Interviews with Guide Dogs to commence w/c 10th February 2025