MOSTYN, Wales UK, the foremost contemporary gallery in Wales, is recruiting a Philanthropy Manager to develop opportunities for additional income streams including, but not limited to, Individual and Corporate Giving and Patronage schemes.

This is a new role and an exciting opportunity for an experienced fundraiser to play a key role in enabling the gallery to achieve its vision and mission.

The role is suitable for someone with at least five years’ experience of successful fundraising in the Arts, Charity or Education sectors.

The ideal candidate will have a demonstrable track record of generating significant income, building donor relationships and meeting targets.

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Mae MOSTYN yn chwilio am Reolwr Dyngarwch i ddatblygu cyfleoedd i gael ffrydiau incwm ychwanegol, gan gynnwys Rhoddion gan Unigolion / Corfforaethau a Chynlluniau Nawdd, ond heb fod yn gyfyngedig i hynny.

Dyma swydd newydd sy’n gyfle cyffrous i godwr arian profiadol alluogi’r oriel i gyflawni ei gweledigaeth a’i chenhadaeth.

Mae’r swydd yn addas i rywun sydd ag o leiaf bum mlynedd o brofiad o godi arian yn llwyddiannus ym meysydd y Celfyddydau, Elusennau neu Addysg.

Bydd gan yr ymgeisydd delfrydol brofiad amlwg o greu incwm sylweddol, datblygu perthnasoedd â rhoddwyr a chyflawni targedau.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic, driven individual to inspire and motivate local people to engage and participate with our centre’s evolving community events programme on Saturdays.

You’ll be responsible for making the centre a buzzing community space on Saturdays for all ages – welcoming, inclusive and responsive to local needs and aspirations.

This is an exceptionally varied role therefore the ability to multi-task and prioritise your workload is key. We’re looking for someone who is able to lead, but also is happy to get stuck in themselves and will enjoy doing so.

At least one year’s recent experience in a role involving organising successful events/activities on a regular basis is required to be considered for this post.

Current Saturday events include a weekly community café and lunch, weekly Tech Buddies internet learning sessions in which younger people show their older neighbours different ways to access and use the internet; monthly advice services, various clubs and social groups, community repair events, open-mics, and occasional music performances. For the right candidate, this will be an opportunity to be highly creative and make a real difference in the community.

Main responsibilities

• Proactively approaching local people, groups, clubs, businesses and organisations to support the community and our centre through participating in our Saturday community events, activities and volunteering.
• Planning, delivering and evaluating activities and events from idea through to successful completion.
• Managing and developing sessional workers and community volunteers.
• Making sure the Saturday team are clued up on all the centre’s activities (not only those running on Saturdays) so they can help promote these
• Monitoring and reporting on events/activities attendance, volunteer and sessional staff hours, fees and donations received
• Taking lead responsibility for centre operations on Saturdays including the care and security of our community centre building.
• Ensuring health and safety, food hygiene, equal opportunities, safeguarding and other policies and procedures are followed at all times.
• Identifying supplies, equipment, and materials for Saturday events that needs to be ordered
• Collaborating with centre colleagues each week (on a weekday) to ensure resources, supplies, etc. required for Saturdays are made known to them so they can put these in place
• Ensure the Saturday programme meets the centre’s targets and objectives.

To be successful in this role you'll

• Have a strong background in events organisation and delivery
• Have exceptional relationship building and stewarding skills
• Have experience of successfully marketing and promoting events
• Have experience of successfully managing, motivating and developing events volunteers and/or staff
• Have the skills necessary to efficiently and effectively manage a varied workload and multiple responsibilities with minimal supervision
• Have good IT skills – and ability to learn new IT skills/systems/applications quickly
• Be enthusiastic and driven to get things done and deliver great results
• Be friendly, socially confident, and empathetic
• Be creative and resourceful
• Be responsible and trustworthy

Annual leave: Pro-rata 30 days annually, plus bank holidays.

Closing date for applications: Monday 16th March 2020 at 10am.

We may contact suitable applicants before the application closing date. Of course, all applications received by the deadline will be considered.

To apply send your CV along with a supporting statement in the format advised. See job application pack for more info (we do not require a cover letter).

Applicants who do not provide their supporting statements in the format advised can not be shortlisted so please do bear this in mind.

Thank you for considering working with us - we look forward to hearing from you!

SUPPORT PLANNER, HOMELESS FAMILIES, NOTTINGHAM, PERMANENT, FRWK06 £18,476 - £20,531 FTE (PRO-RATA: £8,988 - £9,988), 18 HPW

The service will work closely with the Local Authority to reduce the use of B&B accommodation for these often vulnerable families.  We are looking for experienced workers who respond well to a fast paced service and like a challenge. 

Referrals will come from Nottingham City Council’s Housing Aid service and families will be accommodated for approximately 10 weeks.  Support will focus on addressing immediate and short term support needs and resettlement to more permanent accommodation. Housing management and a focus on move-on will form the majority of the tasks. The safety and wellbeing of families with children is paramount. There will be a high turnover and the accommodation will need to be made ready in a short time span.

We are looking for reliable, experienced and enthusiastic candidates with an understanding of safeguarding and a desire to work with vulnerable families and children. Experience of working in an accommodation setting or similar environment is not necessary but preferable and we welcome applicants with a background in working with children and/or young people.

 The main functions of this role are;

1. Positively promote the work of Framework and the new service
2. Create a support plan with the family members
3. Provide a housing management function, collect both eligible and ineligible rent, manage occupancy agreements, void and locality management
4. Ensure that the accommodation provided is both safe and healthy
5. Develop good professional relationships and networks of support relevant to the client group
6. Liaise with the local authority about move on options
7. Review support plans and risk assessments
8. Understand and act on both child and adult safeguarding issues

Working hours:

18 hrs per week – alternate weekly shift pattern of – Week 1: Tuesday 12- 6, Thursday 12-6 & Friday 12-6; Week 2: Tuesday 10- 4, Thursday 8-2, Friday 8-2

Staff are based at the main service:

38 Bentinck Road

Radford

Nottingham

Dispersed Housing: Staff are not based here

The Rise

13 Sherwood Rise

Nottingham

For more information please contact: Jennifer White

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

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

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

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

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

CVs will not be accepted

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

• Permanent contract
• 18.5 hours per week
• £9,866 (based on full time salary of £20,000 for 37.5 hours)
• Based in Orpington with travel across the London Borough of Bromley

Bromley, Lewisham & Greenwich Mind is a highly regarded, innovative local Charity working alongside people with mental health problems and dementia to improve their quality of life. With an annual turnover of more than £4m, over 150 staff and 200 volunteers, we are one of the largest charities in the Mind network.

We are establishing a brand new service and have several vacancies!

BLG Mind is working in partnership with Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust to deliver the Primary Care Mental Health Service (Welcome Service) for Bromley. We have an exciting opportunity to work as part of an integrated team providing support to people with long-term mental health problems within a primary care setting, supporting people to develop their independence, self-management skills and achieve their recovery goals.

We are looking for 2 part time Peer Support Workers to work alongside Bromley, Lewisham & Greenwich Mind and Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust and other primary and social care colleagues to deliver this service.

The successful candidate will provide recovery-orientated peer support to people with long-term mental health problems, facilitating access to community activities and emotional support. 

Staff benefits include a matched contribution pension scheme, 25 days’ holiday (pro-rata, rising with service), quality supervision and training opportunities. See our website for more reasons to work for Bromley, Lewisham & Greenwich Mind.

Successful applicants will be expected to undergo an Enhanced Level Disclosure and Barring Service check

Closing date: 9:00am on Monday 16th March 2020

Likely Interview date: To be confirmed

Please see our website for more information on these vacancies and others within the same service

At Depaul UK we currently have an exciting opportunity for a Progression Coach to come and join our team across the North East. You will join us on a one year fixed term contract working a minimum of 16 hours per week, with the potential to work full time hours, should there be a need in the service.  In return you will receive a competitive salary of £8,899.84 pa (£20,859 FTE) + pension & other benefits.

Depaul UK delivers a range of support and housing services around the UK for young people and adults at risk of homelessness. We provide services that prevent homelessness, increase the resilience of those we work with and energise opportunities for employment, education, training & volunteering. We're dedicated to putting our values into action to achieve a society where everyone has a place to call home and a stake in their community.

In return as our Progression Coach, we can offer you:

- A friendly, flexible and values-led organisation

- Competitive salary

- 26 days of annual holiday, including bank holidays pro rata

- Contributory pension scheme

- Life assurance

- Cycle to work scheme

- Interest free Annual Season Ticket Loan

- Four Weeks Paternity Leave

The Progression Coach role:

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual to support the team and meet the needs of services in the North East on a one year fixed term contract. You'll have a guaranteed working pattern of 16 hours per week, but there will be an option for you to increase up to full time hours (37.50 per week) should there be availability in the services.

As the Progression Coach, you will work as part of a team delivering an assessment, support and move on service to vulnerable clients in supported or community based accommodation.  Shifts will be assigned on a weekly basis to cover gaps in rotas due to holiday, training or absence of existing staff.

In accommodation based services, the post-holder will ensure that the accommodation is properly maintained and support the client to sustain their tenancy and participate in positive and successful move on. Where the client lives in the community, the post-holder will ensure that the client’s tenancy is not at risk and that they have the skills and resources to manage and maintain their accommodation.

Please note that the official job title for this post is Peripatetic Progression Coach.

What makes this role exciting?
- A chance to work across multiple services in the North-East

- A full induction to Depaul UK and training for the role, with ongoing opportunities for professional development

- Training in the Depaul Endeavour model

- Continuous support and supervision, including reflective practice to develop your learning and skills as a practitioner

What will ideally support your success in the Progression Coach role?
- Experience of working and an understanding of the needs of people who have experienced homelessness, poor mental health and substance use

- An understanding and commitment to working in an assets based way

- Knowledge and understanding of Risk Assessments and Support Planning

- Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills

- Ability to demonstrate clear understanding of safeguarding requirements and procedures
 

So, if this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you and you’d like to become our Progression Coach then please click ‘apply’ today – don’t miss out, we’d love to hear from you!

Closing date – Wednesday 04 March 2020 at 12:00 pm

An enhanced DBS disclosure is a requirement for this post. Our recruitment checks, induction and ongoing support and supervision reflect our commitment to safeguarding our clients. Depaul UK strives to be equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We kindly request no contact from Recruitment or Media Agencies.

This role is a great opportunity to join the team at Trust House Lancashire where you’ll be planning, coordinating, delivering and reviewing our specialist training.   

You’ll be working from our main office in Preston and within communities and organisations across Lancashire to increase understanding around rape and sexual abuse and increase other agency’s capacity to respond most effectively, thereby improving outcomes and experiences for survivors.

To improve the quality of life of local, older people by coordinating developing the Local and Vocal Project enabling older people to have a voice and be heard and influence the way in which services are planned and delivered.

The Local and Vocal project Coordinator will be responsible for planning and organizing the Hammersmith and Fulham Consultative Forum and will also be responsible for organizing events/activities and all post-event reporting and networking.

Support Worker

Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity. We provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.

Position: Dementia Support Worker
Location: Norwich, Norfolk
Contract type: Part Time, Permanent
Hours: 25 per week
Salary: £14,260 to £14,835 depending on skills and experience

Closing date: 27 February 2020
Interview date: 6 March 2020

About the role:

The Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Support service involves dedicated members of staff providing information and guidance to people with dementia or their Carers and wider family or friends. While also helping people understand dementia, cope with day to day living and preparing for the future.

As a Dementia Support Worker, you will have the rewarding opportunity to provide support and guidance to people with dementia and their Carers; helping to maintain their independence, improving their sense of well-being, and putting them more control of their lives. The service is unique to each service user as it is based upon their personal circumstances and support needs.

You will offer support and guidance to service users in a variety of ways, at service offices or at other locations, face to face, by phone, letter or email. You will also assist service users to access other services, providing signposting and referrals, as well as facilitating support groups and other group activities.

About you:

We are looking for an individual who possess NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) with an understanding of dementia and the needs of those living with dementia and their Carers. Your ability to assess client needs along with the understanding of the need for client confidentially is essential to providing a valuable and worthwhile service. To be successful in this role you will have excellent non-judgmental communication skills as well as strong organisational and time management skills. Good IT skills and experience of working with databases is also essential.

Due to the nature of this role you will be required to travel independently. The office base is located within the Horsham St Faith area of Norwich. Training is often held in our Norwich Office and if successful, you will also be invited to attend a welcome day in London.

You may have experience of the following: Dementia Support Worker, Care Assistant, Caseworker, Special Needs Assistant, Social Worker, Social Care, Community Care, Helpline Coordinator, Volunteering Officer, Support Worker, Dementia Adviser, Mental Health, Dementia etc.

Dementia Advisor

Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity. We provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.

Position: Dementia Advisor
Location: New Haw, Surrey
Contract type: Part Time, Permanent
Hours: 21 per week
Salary: £11,978 to £12,462 depending on skills and experience

Closing date: 27 February 2020
Interview date: TBC

About the role:

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and highly professional individual who would like to be part of Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Support in Surrey. This is a great opportunity to join our team as a Dementia Adviser, working in the Surrey Dementia Information Hub.

The Dementia Information Hub service provides support to people with dementia and carers, health and social care professionals and members of the public. Our dedicated team provide information, guidance and practical support to help people understand dementia, cope with day to day living with dementia and prepare for the future. The service also supports people to access other services. There may be occasions when attendance at the Memory Assessment Services may be required.

About you:

The successful candidate will possess NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) with a good understanding of the needs of people affected by dementia and the ability to work in a manner that facilitates inclusion, particularly of people with dementia, along with an understanding of the need for client confidentially.

You will be speaking to people at all levels across your area so great communication, networking and influencing skills are also essential. You must also be able to manage several tasks at once and keep yourself motivated to perform under pressure.

Of course there is more to it – you will also be committed to putting people affected by dementia at the heart of everything we do and strive to work alongside your colleagues in our dynamic and exciting team to make our service the best it can be.

Good IT skills and experience working with databases is also essential.

You may have experience of the following: Dementia Adviser, Dementia Advisor, Care Assistant, Caseworker, Special Needs Assistant, Social Worker, Social Care, Community Care, Helpline Coordinator, Volunteering Officer, Support Worker, Mental Health, Dementia etc.

Independent Visitors Co-ordinator

Fixed term contract until 31st October 2020

14.8 hours per week

£9,355 per annum (plus allowances)

Location Check Point Torbay - Torquay

The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 130 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for children, every step of the way.

This role sits within our children and families directorate, which works to provide immediate one-to-one and group support for children who urgently need support. Your role will be to help us maintain and develop innovative practice to support our work in our services around the country.

We are currently looking for an experienced volunteer co-ordinator, with a knowledge of looked after children, to join our dynamic, ambitious team.

A key part of this role will be your ability to facilitate recruitment, selection and training of independent visitors. In addition, provide ongoing supervision and support to independent visitors.

In order to be successful in this role, you must have:

-Substantial experience of recruiting, training and supporting volunteers in a similar setting

-Significant experience of working with children and young people

-A relevant Child/Youth/Social Work qualification or substantial relevant practice experience

The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.

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

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

Therefore, candidates applying for work in our CYP Directorate will be required to complete an “Employment history_template” document prior to interview. The fully completed document should be loaded by the candidate at the point of uploading your CV.

The closing date for applications is midnight on the 15th March 2020.

Interviews will be held on the week commencing 23rd March 2020

Deputy Shop Manager (Exeter) (TRD2557)

About us

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty. That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 19 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. 

Oxfam Purpose

To work with others to overcome poverty and suffering 

Trading Purpose

To make as much money as possible to overcome poverty and suffering

About our Oxfam Shops

Open for business since 1948, Oxfam shops are at the heart of the charity and their community, raising vital funds and increasing public awareness of what we do. They are always guided by our values of empowerment, accountability and inclusiveness and focussed on making as much money as possible.

The Role of our Deputy Shop Managers

Commercially aware and constantly looking for new business opportunities, deputy shop managers motivate their teams and create a safe and energised work environment. They have high standards, a strong drive to achieve results and are accountable for their business.

The role of the deputy shop manager is empowered, varied, busy and gives the opportunity to work with some amazing people. Shop managers are pivotal for the success of our business and can make a real difference. Oxfam operates a volunteer operating model, in which volunteers are empowered to take over most of the tasks within the shop, including running the shop in the manager’s absence. 

Often the only paid member of staff, our managers and deputy managers are comfortable in this environment, really enjoy working with others and are great at delegating to their teams. Excellent communicators, they are creative, and always look for opportunities to attract new supporters every day.

Our Values and Commitment to Safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Key Skills and Competencies required

• Significant leadership qualities and experience. (E)
• Ability to build, retain and develop a team. (E)
• Strong drive to achieve results through others. (E)
• Ability to delegate, coach and listen. (E)
• Enjoys working with people and has a friendly and approachable manner. (E)
• Ability to manage time under conflicting priorities. (E)
• Ability to demonstrate resilience to the everyday pressures that come with the role. (E)
• Excellent communication skills.(E)
• Ability to motivate self and others. (E)
• High level of motivation, enthusiasm and a sense of fun. (E)
• Open and adaptable to change and able to support others through it. (E)
• Commercial awareness and judgement. (D)
• Ability to establish and maintain successful retail processes and merchandising. (E)
• Ability to understand and interpret basic financial reports. (D)
• IT literacy and numeracy skills. (Using email systems and online resources; use and understand basic spreadsheets and word processing packages. Be aware of and be open to the role of social networking and ecommerce.) (E)
• Eager and required to adhere to Oxfam’s principles and values (click here) as well as the promotion of diversity and gender rights (click here).  (E)
• Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equity, diversity, gender, child safety and staff health and wellbeing principles. (E)

How to apply 

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile. 

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB takes its obligation to protect the rights of children and vulnerable people very seriously; therefore, the successful candidate for this post will be also subject to extensive background checking, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS), as this role involves unsupervised access to the above-mentioned groups.

For full information surrounding DBS and the vacancy, please view the full job description. 

Beyond the Streets is a small charity with a big determination to see routes out for women in prostitution in the UK.  Our ‘Direct Work’ is central to the organisation, and we are looking to recruit a new Women’s Phone Support Worker. Taking a woman-centred approach, your role is to provide phone-based care co-ordination for women with complex needs who want support or to exit prostitution. We are looking for someone with energy, motivation and experience of working with vulnerable adults; someone who a highly developed sense of self-awareness who can work in a gender and trauma informed way.

This role will work with the existing team in Southampton and deliver a call and email-based case work system. You will have frontline experience of working with women. This might be in the VAWG sector, domestic abuse, substance misuse, mental health or counselling or direct experience of women in the sex industry. You will have a good understanding of working with vulnerable people and be aware of the need for Safeguarding.

This post is restricted to female applicants only under Section 9 of the Equality Act 2010.

Beyond the Streets is a charity inspired by Christian values. This belief inspires us to work with acceptance, value and mutual respect for all with a healthy work life balance. We genuinely seek to work as a team and ensure that no one is ‘rescuing’ or working outside their allocated hours. We regularly reflect on our boundaries and our strategy for the year.

Join us to create a world safe for every child

Unicef ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.

We are currently seeking to appoint a Treasurer, to join our passionate, dynamic and collaborative Board of Trustees at Unicef UK. You will be a committed individual who will bring their financial expertise and skills to help us deliver our ambitious strategy and our vision to do whatever it takes until every child is safe and able to fulfil their potential. As Treasurer you will maintain an overview of Unicef UK’s financial affairs and seek to oversee the organisation's financial viability.

You will be an individual of exceptional calibre with a clear commitment to children and their rights. You will bring vision, excellent communication skills and an understanding of governance in order to help guide and enhance the strategic development of Unicef UK. You will be able to demonstrate a track record of strategic finance, a CCAB Accounting qualification and an understanding of the Standard of Recommended Accounting Practice (SORP) for charities.

If you are motivated to help to us achieve even more impact for children, you can apply or download further information on the required qualifications, skills and experience for the role at the website quoting reference 4563. The closing date for applications is Sunday, 15th March 2020.

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to greater results for children.

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Perrett Laver is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, as defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our legal basis for much of our data processing activity is ‘Legitimate Interests’. You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way. For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please visit our website.