As the Schools Project Officer you will further develop the Lambeth Young Carers’ Schools Project.Funded by the Walcot Foundation, our young carers schools project aims to reduce the negative impacts of caring on young carers’ education, thereby increasing the opportunities to reach their potential.  The project has 3 core elements:

• A programme of awareness raising in schools targeting both staff and pupils, delivered through assemblies and workshops for school staff.
• A programme of peer support groups taking place in schools to enable young carers to connect with others in the same situation and share their experiences in a supported environment, reducing their sense of isolation and creating the opportunity for new friendships to develop.
• Intensive one to one support with a cohort of young carers who have the highest levels of need.

The project works with secondary school children aged 11 - 16 who are from low income households.

If you are looking for a fast paced, rewarding project that will make a lasting difference to young carers, we would love to hear from you. 

This post is 21 hours per week 

Closing date: Monday 20th July 2020 at 9am

Interview date: Tuesday 28th July 2020

Use your personal experience and knowledge of people in difficulties to reach out to people who need support and encouragement and tell them about our volunteer mentoring services

Bridging the Gap Islington is a small charity. We recruit, train and support volunteer mentors who work with people who are at risk of offending, homelessness  or have drug or alcohol problems.  Our volunteer mentors are supported by experienced supervisors.  You can find out more on our website.

You will be developing relationships with agencies who work with people at risk of offending, homelessness or addiction.  You will develop appropriate publicity materials (printed and online) for use in various settings. You will visit these services (by video or in person) to meet with staff and publicise our service through meetings with residents and service users. During coronavirus restrictions, all meetings will be by video.

You will meet with people who are interested in our service either in person or online.  You will explain our service to them and help them to fill in application forms.  You will also liaise with staff to gain additional information  so that we can offer people the most appropriate mentoring service.  You will also help with the administration of the service.

You will need to have experience of helping people who are at risk of offending, homelessness or addiction problems either as a volunteer or as a paid worker.  We are looking for someone who is able to talk and meet easily with people who are in difficulties, setting them at ease.  You will also need some knowledge of services for offenders, homeless people and people who are at risk.

Lived experience of criminal justice, homelessness or addiction may be an advantage if you can show that past problems have been overcome and you have some evidence of work or other regular activity.

You will be able to do much of this work at home but occasional visits to Islington or other places in North London will be needed, so you need to live or work within travelling distance of Islington

You will have a crucial role in the development of our service. Due to the limits of our budget, we can only offer 7 or 8 hours of work a week at the moment.  As we contact more service users, we will hope to expand our service and we will also hope to offer you more work and better conditions.

Please reply online.  We will send you more details about the work.  After you receive the job description you will need to send us your C.V. and a covering letter.  We will shortlist and interview after the closing date.

Are you an experienced communications professional, looking to make a big difference with one of the biggest charity brands in the UK? Samaritans is looking for a brilliant Head of Media to take the lead in telling our story.

• Ewell, Surrey
• Permanent, full-time role
• £50,000 - £55,000 per annum (depending on experience) + competitive benefits

A little about the role...

We’re looking for someone who can bring their skills, experience and knowledge to help us reach, engage and inspire our different audiences. This is a crucial role that will take responsibility for developing and delivering a best-in-class media strategy to successfully engage with our audiences including callers, donors and supporters as well as opinion formers to help us achieve our vision that fewer people die by suicide.

Someone dies by suicide every 90 mins in the UK and Ireland. Every single one of these deaths is a tragedy and everything we do at Samaritans is working towards our vision that fewer lives are lost to suicide. We campaign for change that can save lives and we equip people with the skills to look after their mental health and emotional wellbeing, as well as be there for others. Samaritans’ volunteers in 201 branches are here day and night, 365 days a year, to listen and give people the space to share how they’re really feeling.

You’ll be based at our friendly head office on a beautiful millpond in Ewell, Surrey. Just a 30-minute train journey from Waterloo and 15 minutes from Wimbledon. Please note, some out of hours working and travel may be required.

If you're interested in finding out more about the role please read the attached job description as set out below..

About Samaritans

At Samaritans, our vision is that fewer people die by suicide. We believe it is preventable and that by working together we can give people the support they need before they reach crisis point. We are one of the most trusted charities in the UK and ROI, and we answer a call for help every six seconds. We have around 175 staff and more than 20,000 volunteers based across 201 branches giving emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We don’t just hear you, we listen.

Our location

You’ll be based at our friendly head office on a beautiful millpond in Ewell, Surrey. Just a 30-minute train journey from Waterloo and 15 minutes from Wimbledon.  As an employer we offer a good range of benefits, including 25 days’ holiday, 3 well being days, flexible working, Health Cash Plan, Pension and interest-free season ticket loans.

To apply

Interested candidates should submit their CV and a covering letter outlining their motivations for applying and how they meet each of the role criteria as set out in the JD to the email address below by 9am on Monday 20th  July 2020.

School-Home Support is a dynamic charity with proven impact. For over 35 years it has been working with children and young people struggling to stay in school due to a wide range of complex family issues. We get children and young people back into school ready to learn, whatever it takes.

School-Home Support Practitioner (Southwark)
Keyworth Primary School and John Ruskin Primary School
5 days a week, term-time only
Salary range: £20,574 – £21,745 per annum (depending on experience)

The post-holder will be based across two primary schools in Southwark, focusing their support on improving attendance, punctuality and engagement. The post-holder will work in close partnership with school staff to deliver a programme of casework and other activities to promote educational outcomes for disadvantaged children and families. The post-holder will need to be persistent, resilient and tenacious along with having the experience of working with hard to engage parents.

This is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate, who will have good experience of working effectively with social and emotional factors affecting a child’s capacity to learn, strong abilities in engaging challenging children and their families, and a confident ability to form professional partnerships with children and their families along with experience of transition work.

The post-holder will work alongside key school staff in school to promote excellent attendance, reduce levels of absence and work with children and families to promote high levels of attendance, punctuality and engagement.

Closing date: 23:59pm, Sunday 19 July 2020
1st stage interviews: Wednesday 22 July 2020
2nd stage interviews: Thursday 23 July 2020

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the 'Apply' button to be directed to the School-Home Support website where you can download the relevant information pack and application form. 

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

These roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

No agencies please.

Programme Leader Postgraduate Diploma/MA Programme

£40,000 - £45,000 p.a
Full -Time (Monday - Friday) including half day clinical practice

Location: Homebased during lockdown /  Core, 175 St John Street, London EC1V 4LW

Your new employer:

Place2Be seeks to appoint a senior academic with considerable experience in managing academic programmes at Post-Graduate and Masters level. As the successful candidate you must hold a counselling qualification at Level 7 or above and have experience and knowledge of working within the school system.  You must be capable of overseeing the complete student experience from recruitment, teaching, assessment, through to graduation, alongside development and re-design of the Post-Graduate course and the introduction of a new MA programme.

Your new role:

As our new Programme Leader  you will have overall  responsibility for leadership of the PG Dip/MA Programme which includes curriculum development, programme delivery, delegate learning, assessment and the assurance and enhancement of academic and quality standards. You will lead on the development and delivery of an outstanding student / delegate experience from enquiry through to programme completion and becoming part of the Place2Be alumni community. 

This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of providing mental health provision for children, young people and families in schools. We require the Programme Leader and tutors to be skilled in facilitating the development of self-awareness, reflexivity, and the therapeutic use of self in participants in order that they are able to reach the competence requirements for professional practice. Specific training/teaching experience that addresses the planning, creation and facilitation of curriculums and experiential learning forums to support the development of these attributes, alongside robust theoretical knowledge and ethical professional practice, is required.

As Programme Leader you will be responsible for:

· Leading on the development, re-design, organisation and day to day management of key programmes, ensuring their relevance, currency, coherence, attractiveness and distinctiveness to delegates

· Contribute to new programme development as appropriate and ensure it reflects up-to-date practice in Place2Be Partner schools along with best practice in the wider field  

· Work closely with the Programme Co-ordinator to ensure the smooth day to day running of the programme in line with the annual budget and departmental plan

· Ensure that all learning interventions reflect high quality standards including delegate understanding of content, ethical and safeguarding requirements

The successful applicant:

The ideal candidate, will already be working in an education or charity setting, perhaps as a Course Director, Course/Programme Lead or Head of Department with significant experience of delivering at MA/senior level. 

The successful applicant, you’ll be able to demonstrate the following as part of your application:

· Qualified as a counsellor/psychotherapist  to Level 7 (Masters Level) or above

· Experienced counselling/psychotherapy tutor at Level 7 or above in an HE setting

· Experienced assessor of counselling skills and theory at Level 7 or above

· BACP Registered/Accredited or UKCP/HPC registered

· Extensive experience of working as a counsellor/psychotherapist in a school setting

In return we offer  a range of fantastic benefits including:

• Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement
• Robust Learning and Development Programme
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance 5X annual salary
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle purchase and season ticket loan schemes
• Extended maternity/paternity pay
• Mobile Phone discount

A supportive organisation we offer strong and clear leadership as well as a fantastic working environment to ensure your early success.

For further information, or to speak to someone about this role please contact us.  

Closing Date: Sunday 26th July 2020 at 11:59pm

Interviews: TBC

If you share our core values of perseverance, integrity, compassion and creativity, we would love you to join us. It’s sensitive and demanding work - but hugely rewarding and fulfilling - you will be helping give young people brighter futures.

Place2Be is committed to equal opportunities and anti-discrimination practices and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community. We are keen to reflect the diversity of the partner schools we work in and are particularly interested in attracting applications from male candidates, as well as candidates from Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.

Overview

If you are looking for an exciting role focused on programme management in a fast moving, ambitious organization, we encourage you to apply for our new vacancy as Programme Manager – Sierra Leone.

At Street Child, we believe that every child deserves the chance to go to school and learn. We have programmes in fourteen countries across sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, priding ourselves on being willing to go to the world’s toughest places. We have been working in Sierra Leone since 2008, initially supporting a small number of street children with access to education. Following the Ebola outbreak in 2014 our work grew rapidly as we responded to the crisis, resulting in a broad portfolio of programmes including education, child protection and livelihoods.

We are seeking an outstanding professional with the ambition and skill to drive quality programme delivery in Street Child’s flagship Sierra Leone programme. The successful candidate will have relevant field experience in development programming and grant management, with an excellent ability to build strong relationships with our local partners. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply following the steps outlined below.

Key Responsibilities

Programme management (75%)

• Work closely with Street Child’s national partners to ensure excellent programme delivery
• Prepare donor narrative and financial reports in collaboration with national partners, in particular for three large UKAID funded projects.
• Lead on budget management across all live projects, liaising with partner and SC UK finance teams
• Support the development and implementation of robust MEL systems, conduct frequent field monitoring visits, and complete SCUK internal reports
• Directly provide partner capacity development support in priority areas, as required

Proposal development & reporting (15%)

• Collaborate closely with SCUK, EU & US branches on trust and foundation fundraising opportunities, including proposal development and report writing
• Support high level proposal and budget development as required alongside the Sierra Leone Country Representative
• Support partners to identify opportunities, needs and gaps and develop funding proposals aligned with the organisation’s strategy

Safeguarding (5%)

• Undertake active monitoring of exploitation and abuse risks as the country safeguarding focal point
• Support the design and implementation of appropriate mitigation measures in liaison with SCUK Lead Safeguarding Focal Point and local partners

Street Child UK support (5%)

• Coordinate staff/stakeholder/donor visits as required

• Proactive engagement with SCUK fundraising and communications teams
  • Support Sierra Leone based events in coordination with SCUK fundraising teams, including the Sierra Leone marathon, bike rides & international teacher training programme

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Bachelor degree level or higher

Desirable

• Masters degree in International Development or related field; or attendance at specific relevant training courses

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Relevant field experience of development programming, with a commitment to and respect for local partnership;
• Demonstrable experience of grant management, budget management and developing / delivering MEL approaches;
• Relevant experience of working in support of local partners
• Demonstrable experience of proposal development and report writing

Desirable

• Strong working knowledge of education, child protection and livelihoods; approaches
• Strong working knowledge of the Sierra Leone, Liberia or wider West African context;

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent relationship building skills, with an ability to skilfully navigate both national and international stakeholders;
• Ability to skilfully balance independent working with wider teamwork with both UK and international teams

Desirable

• Proven coaching/capacity building skills

Other

• Excellent written and spoken communications in English (additional languages welcome)
• A ‘can-do’, and agile attitude, a passion for problem solving and adaptative thinking;

Benefits

Attractive benefits are included – details available on request. Please note that this role is unaccompanied and not suitable for candidates looking for a family posting.

How to apply

Please click apply to submit your CV and cover letter by midnight on Friday 24th July 2020. We will review applications as they are received and reserve the right to bring forward the closing date. As this role is based in country, appropriate pre-employment checks will be required as part of our recruitment process in line with our Safeguarding Policy.

You’ve got an in-depth understanding of mental health issues and substantial experience of working in a Housing and Social Care setting. All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Richmond Fellowship as a Service Manager.

Right now, we’re looking for someone like you to manage the day-to-day running of our 24 Hour Supported Housing service in Carlisle. As well as ensuring the quality of service and support provided to people who use our services, we’ll rely on you to manage service contracts, line manage front line staff and organise any building maintenance requirements. Whether you’re carrying out an induction, undertaking an investigation, putting team development plans in place or providing support to our business development team, one thing’s for sure – you won't be short of challenge and variety.

Substantial experience gained managing a caseload of individuals with complex needs is a given, as well as being outcome driven and able to lead by example using your firm but inclusive management style. Some experience of housing management is desirable, but not essential. You’re open and encouraging too, and have lots of tact and diplomacy. What's more, you're great at managing conflicting priorities on time, have a flexible attitude to working hours and are willing to participate in on call arrangements. And, if you have experience of carrying out investigations, writing reports/recommendations or managing budgets, even better, although it's not essential.

So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits? Apply now via our website.

Closing date: 17 July 2020.

Richmond Fellowship is part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone.

Service Manager

Due to their ever-expanding organisation, they are looking for Management level staff who would be willing to make a difference in the lives of the people they support. Experience of Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Challenging Behaviours and Mental Health would be advantageous.

They recognise the importance of excellent training and development opportunities and recognise, welcome and encourage hard work, innovation and initiative. They provide a comprehensive induction programme alongside fully funded Diploma’s in Health and Social Care (up to Level 7) as well as other professional development opportunities.

Service Manager Requirements:

⦁ Provide independent living and enable the people we support to live in their own home as independently as possible.
⦁ Manage the day to day running of the service. Ensuring a high standard of personalised care.
⦁ Provide effective leadership and support to all staff and participate in direct work with the people we support.
⦁ Participate in duty rota Including weekends and evenings, to carry sleeping-in and wake night duties when required
⦁ Be responsible for managing or overseeing rotas, and ensure appropriate cover is in place at all times
• Experience dealing with multi-disciplinary teams and handling paper work like risk assessments, MCA, care plan and updating PBSP.

Service Manager Requirements:

• Be able to complete sleep in shifts (usually running 10pm – 8am)
• Be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.
• Willingness to learn
• Striving for the best possible care for the people we support
• Driving licence and vehicle to use will be advantages and salary offers will reflect this.

About the organisation:

Our client feels partnership working with the people they support is vital to their philosophy and the way they work. Independence, choice and positive risk taking are key to giving individuals the opportunity to develop in all areas of their lives. All people deserve to be treated with dignity and respect and given the opportunity to progress.

Location: Reading,

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Flexible, up to 40 hours per week

Salary: £23,680.00 – £26,800 per annum Depending upon expeirnce

Benefits: They provide paid, comprehensive induction training so experience is not essential. They have great opportunities for career development with their personal development plans. Care Certificate Training Regular Team Meetings. Flexible working hours An opportunity to work for an expanding, forward thinking company Fully funded DBS Employer Pension Contribution Competitive pay rates – they regularly review regional and competitor pay rates to ensure they're offering the best incentives to work with them 28 days annual leave for full time, plus one additional day for each year of service. Bonuses Fully Funded Qualifications Employee Assistance Program Employee benefits scheme (discounts in many stores!) Their ideal candidate will be a flexible and compassionate individual, looking for a career in care and able to demonstrate a passion for the role. Previous care experience is preferable but not essential as full training will be provided. Our client believes in nurturing their exceptional team and supporting their staff to develop their career in social care.

You may have experience of the following: Service Manager, Care Manager, Senior Care Coordinator, Service Delivery, Area Manager, Healthcare, Social Worker, Community Care, Senior Support Worker, Team Leader, Charity, Not For profit, etc.

Ref: 93448

Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA) is the only UK charity dedicated to raising awareness of economic abuse and transforming responses to it. Our vision is a world in which all women and girls are economically equal and live their lives free of abuse and exploitation.

We are looking for  an experienced Head of Specialist Economic Abuse Team  to join our management team.

Our Specialist Economic Abuse Team  works with partners (in industry, statutory services and voluntary sector organisations) to increase understanding of economic abuse and to remove barriers to economic safety.

You will provide strategic oversight of this work, represent the charity externally and build high trust relationships with industry, statutory services and voluntary sector organisations.

You will combine practice experience with an innovative and strategic mind-set, working with partners to advocate for victim-survivors of economic abuse at multiple levels.

To apply

Please send your CV and a covering letter which demonstrates how you meet the criteria set out in the person specification.

Deadline for applications - Close of play, Monday 3 August

Interviews - Week commencing 10th August via Zoom, will also involve an online psychometric test.

Overview

If you are looking for an exciting leadership role in a fast moving, ambitious organisation, we encourage you to apply for our new vacancy as Country Representative – Sierra Leone & Liberia. At Street Child, we believe that every child deserves the chance to go to school and learn. We have programmes in fourteen countries across sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, priding ourselves on being willing to go to the world’s toughest places. We have been working in Sierra Leone and Liberia since 2008 and 2013 respectively, initially supporting a small number of street children with access to education. Following the Ebola outbreak in 2014 our work grew rapidly as we responded to the crisis, resulting in a broad portfolio of programmes including education, child protection and livelihoods.

We are seeking an outstanding professional with the ambition and skill to lead Street Child UK’s flagship Sierra Leone programme and its Liberia programme. The successful candidate will have previous experience in delivering high quality education and/or child protection programming with an excellent ability to build strong relationships with our local partners. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply following the steps outlined below.

Key Responsibilities

Programme management (40%)

• Drive programme design and impact through the development of evidence-based, technically robust and value for money programmes together with national partners and communities;
• Ensure excellent programme delivery, line managing the Sierra Leone programme manager (planned future hire) and coaching Street Child’s national partners to ensure quality in implementation;
• Lead on donor narrative and financial reporting in collaboration with national partners and SCUK teams, in particular for three large UKAID funded programmes.
• Ensure that the financial management of Street Child supported programmes is accountable and transparent, and that all staff are fully aware and able to comply with the finance policies
• Ensure that partners have robust systems for planning and delivering projects that are in place and implemented, from design and inception to delivery and evaluation
• Ensure that project performance is monitored regularly and compared to targets, deliverables, and budget
• Ensure that the planning, delivery and evaluation of projects complies with donor expectations and the terms of donor contracts, and that reporting to donors is of the highest standard
• Support the identification and sharing of key programme learning, utilising this to support continued strengthening of programme impact

Partner capacity development (25%)

• Establish, develop and maintain excellent working relationships with national partners
• Work alongside national partners to assess organisational capacity and to identify technical capacity gaps
• Support national partners in identifying the blockages that prevent the effective and efficient implementation of their programmes
• Assist in the design of an organisational development plan that strengthens sustainable organizational capacity
• Where appropriate, directly provide coaching and training input and support in priority areas

Resource mobilisation and representation (25%)

• Lead the development of strategic partnerships with relevant in-country actors including donors, INGOs and local/national government;
• Identify and drive new potential needs / gaps / expansion opportunities in line with Street Child’s strategy in Sierra Leone and Liberia;
• Represent Street Child at the highest level in the region, including pro-active participation in relevant coordination mechanisms at national, regional and local level;
• Proactive engagement with Street Child UK head office and programmes team on strategic, networking and fundraising activities.

Strategic leadership (10%)

• Work with national partners and other key stakeholders to develop the country strategy for Street Child in Sierra Leone and Liberia in alignment with Street Child’s global priorities
• Identify and develop new opportunities and partnerships which align with strategic goals

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Bachelor degree level or higher

Desirable

• Masters degree in International Development or related field; or attendance at specific relevant training courses

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Previous experience of and track record in delivering high quality education and/or child protection programming, with a commitment to and respect for local partnership;
• Demonstrable experience of budget management, grant management and developing / delivering MEL approaches;
• Demonstrable experience of proposal development and/or winning funding;

• Strong working knowledge of education, child protection and livelihoods approaches;

Desirable

• Technical specialism in one or more of the following fields: education; child protection; livelihoods; gender; inclusion;
• Strong working knowledge of the Sierra Leone, Liberia or wider West African context;

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Proven coaching skills and organisational development experience
• Excellent relationship building skills, with an ability to skilfully navigate both national and international stakeholders;
• Strategic thinking, with a strong ‘nose’ for initiating and building partnerships and sourcing funding opportunities;
• Ability to skilfully balance independent working with wider teamwork with both UK and international teams

Other

• Excellent written and spoken communications in English (additional languages welcome)
• A ‘can-do’, and agile attitude, a passion for problem solving and adaptative thinking;

Benefits

Attractive benefits are included – details available on request. Please note that this role is unaccompanied and not suitable for candidates looking for a family posting.

How to apply

Please click apply to submit your CV and cover letter by midnight on Friday 24th July 2020. We will review applications as they are received and reserve the right to bring forward the closing date. As this role is based in country, appropriate pre-employment checks will be required as part of our recruitment process in line with our Safeguarding Policy.

Reporting into the Head of Human Resources who is currently remote working, you will be responsible for providing a pro-active and efficient HR service. Your key accountabilities will include:-

Responsibilities:

* Quickly and effectively establishing positive working relationships with HR colleagues and demonstrating an understanding of the Jewish Care Strategic Vision and Values
* Pro-actively seeking opportunities to build relationships and provide professional advice with internal and external stakeholders to deliver an effective HR service to the organisation in a virtual way.
* Able to advise managers on our HR policies and procedures with a pragmatic solution based approach but always within the guidance of Employment Law regulations
* Gaining credibility to become a go to critical friend for managers when dealing with change and culture shift
* Provide advice on any proposed re-organisation structures and help deliver, mitigating risk
* Provide advice on any redundancy process to avoid unfair practice
* Provide advice and support to managers on all aspects of employee relations including absence, performance, disciplinary and grievance issues,
* Up to date experience of ET1 and ET3 Tribunal processes, including the preparation of organised and chronological bundles.
* Being responsible for efficient outcomes to close ER cases within a specified time frame
* Experience of working with Trade Unions
* Up to date, demonstrable continuous personal development
* Organising virtual diary appointments, preparing invite letters/emails
* Typing and collating virtual notes to support Managers in a fast and efficient process
* Adapting letter templates to reflect individual circumstances
* Responsive and efficient to deliver excellent customer service
* Keep the ER case files active and relevant with attention on closed resolutions
* Manage a high volume of complex ER casework
* Devise and implement tailored solutions to complex issues, in line with Jewish Care's policies and procedures to enable line managers to make informed and timely decisions on staffing matters.
* Knowledge of employment law
* Ability to work effectively both as a member of the team and on own initiative

What you'll need:

* MCIPD CIPD qualified level 5
* Educated to GCSE English and Maths or equivalent
* Able to touch type at speed and be proficient in all Microsoft packages
* Experience of working within a multi-site, unionised environment
* Up to date knowledge of Microsoft Teams and Zoom
* Not for profit and / or care sector experience
* Experience and/or understanding of remote working demands
* Good coaching skills
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships
* Able to engage and collaborate with relevant stakeholders at all levels
* Evidence of ability to deliver high standards of customer service even when under pressure

This role is fixed term for 6 months with immediate start. You will need to be able to drive and have access to a vehicle for work, as this role will involve onsite visits and remote working.

Benefits

Jewish Care offers excellent benefits and training to all staff. Benefits include, free meals, 20 day's annual leave, Jewish Care Pension scheme, various discounts, Loans and mileage reimbursement, ride to work scheme, eye tests, employee referral bonus and more.

About

Jewish Care is a leading communal organisation. We are the largest health and social care charity for the Jewish community in the UK, caring for nearly 7,000 people every week. Approximately 1500 staff from multi-cultural backgrounds together with 3,000 volunteers help to maintain their service. It provides a wide range of services to help meet the community's physical, social and emotional needs, both directly and in partnership with other organisations. We care & support many people including; older people with dementia, disabilities, mental health needs and Holocaust survivors and many more.

We aim to make a positive impact on the lives of Jewish people by creating excellent social care that enhances well-being and inspires them to stay connected to their community. The organisation is committed to finding innovative solutions tailored to the people who use their services.

We are a proud to be multi award winning organisation. Prestigious awards and accolades they have received include; The Skills for Care Best Employer for over 250 people, and The Investors in People Gold standard.

Please be aware that this vacancy will close, once a sufficient number of suitable candidates have been identified therefore, we would recommend that you submit your application as early as possible.

Redbridge Equalities and Community Council is a well-established and hard-working equalities organisation with its roots in community relations and race equality work, based in Ilford, and working mainly in the London Borough of Redbridge.

We are looking for someone with relevant skills and experience to take forward our work on hate crime and community engagement and cohesion. On hate crime, they will be able to build on RECC’s pioneering community-based approach, working with our Community Witness and Support Team and supporting hate crime victims both individually and through mutual support groups. Much of the recent focus of our community engagement work has been through the Redbridge Equalities Forum, and they will have the opportunity to steer its development into a post-Covid world. And on community cohesion they will have a key part to play in the development of a proposed major new initiative in two of Redbridge’s most deprived and divided areas.

This is a challenging agenda, the more so for a part time worker, and their highest priority initially will be to work with the Trustees to find the funding needed to enable the post both to become fulltime and to continue beyond March.

Contract: Fixed Term Contract 24 months
Hours: Full time

Sightsavers is seeking an experienced and committed Project Officer to lead the highly successful and established Accelerate programme in Guinea. This is an exciting time to join Sightsavers and this position is key to ensuring the continued progress of this remarkable programme, aiming to eliminate trachoma in a number of countries including Guinea.

As Accelerate Project Officer, you will be responsible for the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the programme to the highest possible standards whilst working closely with colleagues from across Sightsavers as well as programme partners to identify areas for growth and developing new initiatives.

You will utilise your background in NTD programme implementation to support all aspects of Accelerate and to coordinate the activities of Accelerate partners in Guinea, whilst developing and supporting these partnerships and promoting shared learning and collaboration. You will also assist in the preparation of budgets, monitor the expenditure of the programme and be proactive in providing and disseminating good quality information about Accelerate.

This is a highly involved role and we are looking for someone who demonstrates excellent leadership skills, the ability to initiate change and improvement and an excellent understanding of the operational aspects of NTDs.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Degree in Relevant Field (Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Health, Education) or equivalent experience
• Experience of working in an NGO/INGO environment
• A strong background in NTD programme implementation
• Experience of all aspects of project management in community development programmes including project budgets, forecasts and reports
• Experience in working with the Guinea Health Service
• Excellent English language and communication skills are essential

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills, please read the complete Job Description for further details.

Closing Date: 19 July 2020

Interviews: Expected to take place the week commencing 17 August. Dependent on the Covid-19 situation at this time and also on candidate’s location, interviews will take place at Conakry sightsavers office where hygiene process such as distancing and the wearing of masks will be observed. Where this is not possible, interviews will take place online using online software.

As an equal opportunities employer we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.

How to apply

To apply, and for further details about the role, please follow the link. Please be aware that you will be prompted to include your CV or Cover Letter, please ignore this. Only information included in the online application form will be considered.

Sightsavers is not willing to accept unsolicited agency CVs. Sightsavers is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs.

Support Worker

Do you want the next stage of your career at a successful growing organisation?

Could you mentor a team whilst supporting people with learning disabilities?

Being a support worker takes bravery, patience and commitment. But working with people gives so much more in return.

Support Worker Requirements:

• Be able to complete sleep in shifts (usually running 10pm – 8am)
• Be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.
• Willingness to learn and undergo specialist training
• Striving for the best possible care for the people we support
• Supporting adults with learning difficulties and mental health issues to live an independent life on a day to day basis.
• Driving licence and vehicle to use will be advantages and salary offers will reflect this.

About the organisation:

Our client feels partnership working with the people they support is vital to their philosophy and the way they work. Independence, choice and positive risk taking are key to giving individuals the opportunity to develop in all areas of their lives. All people deserve to be treated with dignity and respect and given the opportunity to progress.

Location: Reading

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Flexible, 20 to 40 hours per week

Salary: Competitive

Benefits: They provide paid, comprehensive induction training so experience is not essential. They have great opportunities for career development with their personal development plans. Care Certificate Training Regular Team Meetings. Flexible working hours An opportunity to work for an expanding, forward thinking company Fully funded DBS Employer Pension Contribution Competitive pay rates – they regularly review regional and competitor pay rates to ensure they're offering the best incentives to work with them 28 days annual leave for full time, plus one additional day for each year of service. Bonuses Fully Funded Qualifications Employee Assistance Program Employee benefits scheme (discounts in many stores!) Their ideal candidate will be a flexible and compassionate individual, looking for a career in care and able to demonstrate a passion for the role. Previous care experience is preferable but not essential as full training will be provided. Our client believes in nurturing their exceptional team and supporting their staff to develop their career in social care.

You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Social Care, Voluntary Sector, Healthcare Assistant, Care Staff, Care Assistant, Community Development, Care Worker, Vulnerable People, Social Worker, Not for Profit, NFP etc.

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