Living Paintings is an award-winning national charity publishing unique Touch to See books that bring the visual world to life for blind and partially sighted people. Our books help children learn to read, support students in schools, inspire interests and enable lifelong learning for adults. Our purpose is to end the social and educational isolation suffered by blind and partially sighted people at every stage of their lives. We distribute our Touch to See books nationwide via our free postal library to thousands of children, young people and adults living with sight loss. Our books and service are unique.
We are looking for an outstanding and highly skilled trusts fundraising manager who can lead a team and meet ambitious funding targets at an exciting time of growth for the charity.
Flexible and remote working arrangements available. The successful candidate will be expected to attend our office in Kingsclere on the Hampshire/Bershire borders approximately once a week as soon as Covid-19 restrictions allow.
Salary will be commensurate with skills, experience and proven history of achievement.
Reporting the Chief Executive, the Trusts Fundraising Manager will be responsible for developing and delivering a trusts fundraising strategy. Grant Making Trusts are the main income stream for the charity, and this role is key to achieving our ambitions for growth. The role holder will manage their own portfolio of trusts, research and develop new funders, and lead a team of two fundraisers. We are looking for an experienced trust fundraiser, with the ability to uncover new opportunities, write high quality applications, develop great relationships, and support their team.
DIMENSIONS & LIMITS OF AUTHORITY
- Home working for the time being, when Covid-19 restrictions allow the role could be based either in the main office in Kingsclere, Berkshire, or a combination of home working and working from the office (minimum 1 day per week office based).
- Contributes to agreeing and meeting income targets
- Responsible for managing two Fundraising Officers and fundraising volunteers
- Responsible for producing or overseeing production of all fundraising proposals, reports and other communications
- Responsible for establishing and developing relationships with funders and other donors to the charity
Flexible and remote working arrangements available. The successful candidate must be prepared to travel throughout the UK if required.
DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and implement a three year trust fundraising strategy
- Create and deliver an operational plan for trust fundraising activity on a rolling 12 month basis
- Research new trust funding opportunities
- Produce high quality proposals and trust applications and support the team in their applications
- Build and maintain positive external relationships with existing and new trusts
- Recruit, develop and manage all members of the trust fundraising team including volunteers
- Ensure all fundraising processes (eg thanking and banking, trust fundraising systems, income and expenditure monitoring and reporting) are achieving excellent customer service and are fit for purpose and working effectively
- Undertake specific projects that may be additional to the tasks detailed above as agreed with the Chief Executive
- Act as a representative of Living Paintings.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Experience
- Significant experience securing grants, including high value grants.
- Developing and implementing a successful trust funding strategy or plan.
- Developing new trust funding opportunities at a level likely to impact upon financial security of an organisation.
- Financial management and budgeting for significant income.
- Managing and developing people.
- Working collaboratively and effectively with a wide variety of people both internally and externally, at all levels.
- Writing complex funding proposals and funder reports.
- Project management and managing multiple projects
- Using a fundraising/CRM database.
Skills
- Excellent written communication skills and ability to present complex concepts to funders.
- Project management skills.
- Analytical skills (both numerical and conceptual)
- Ability to combine strategic development and leadership with general day to day operational delivery.
- Strong communicator with the ability to inspire and enlist the support of others.
- Excellent team player, ambitious and results driven, a confident manager.
- Excellent ICT skills
- Excellent numeracy and attention to detail.
Knowledge
- Knowledge of trust and foundation funding.
- Managing people.
- CRM databases.
Personal attributes
- Self motivated and able to work effectively alone and with a team
- Able to demonstrate empathy with our aims
- Drive and ambition to meet financial targets
- A positive and pragmatic approach, able to juggle and manage a breadth of projects and range of competing priorities.
- Able to deal confidently with people at all levels, gets on well with colleagues and supporters.
- Able to motivate people and generate enthusiasm, motivated to learn new things.
- Able to work on own initiative, introducing new solutions and innovative ways of improving working procedures.
Safeguarding
- Living Paintings is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We expect all of our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment
Eligibility to work in UK
- Proof of identity and eligibility to work in the UK.
General
- Able to travel for work within the UK occasionally
- Able to work flexibly to include evenings and weekends to meet the demands of the job
Travel: Living Paintings reimburses all business mileage and travel expenses.
Working Week: The working week is five days normally during Monday to Friday, 9.00am – 5.00pm with one hour for lunch. Some weekend and evening work may be required from time to time for which time off in lieu will be given.
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HEAD OF COMMUNITY AND EVENTS
At Help for Heroes, we support those who are injured when they serve our country. Every day, men and women have to leave their career in the Armed Forces as a result of physical or psychological wounds; their lives changed forever. We help them, and those still serving, to recover and get on with their lives.
And who are we you’re wondering? We are experts and beginners. Generalists and specialists. Ordinary people with an extraordinary passion towards making a positive change to the lives of our veterans (and having fun while doing it).
As One Team we share a philosophy – I.C.A.R.E. It’s the way we walk and talk, the way we interact with others and how we approach everything we do. We are:
Innovative – Collaborative – Authentic – Resourceful – Energetic.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Community and Events to join our team. Please see below for more information on what just might be your future role.
About You
Are you an ambitious Community and Events fundraising manager, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience and do you have great people skills and are able to build relationships internally and externally? If you are a resilient, self-motivator with strong management skills who is supporter and results orientated, then this role is for you.
About the Role
Our Head of Community and Events is responsible for the development of Help for Heroes events and community fundraising income, raising £1.6m income in the current year and building sustainable growth for the future. This role will set strategy and plans, build on existing activity and identify areas for growth, to make this a reality you will lead a team of volunteers across the UK and 11 employees. The job could be remotely based and, when Government pandemic restrictions allow, will require one day a week at the Head Office in Salisbury and travel around the UK.
The job could be remotely based and, when Government pandemic restrictions allow, will require one day a week at the Head Office in Salisbury and travel around the UK.
About the Team
In the commercial team we are a group of expert fundraisers, passionate about creating connections with our fundraisers and supporters, enabling us to foster loyalty and improved engagement, in turn increasing our income. We are constantly striving to challenge the way we do things in order to develop new, relevant and effective fundraising products and events. Although we are a national charity, we understand the importance of regional, community and online presence and here in the commercial team we take responsibility for building and nurturing those diverse relationships.
Like what you see? Get in touch and apply on our website today.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Applications close 24th January 2021.
SEE THE DIFFERENCE YOUR SUPPORT MAKES
HELPING VETERANS, SERVICE PERSONNEL AND THEIR FAMILIES
At Help for Heroes, we believe... Read more
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
***Senior Public Fundraising Manager***
Scope of the role
This role is responsible for the strategic development of the Public Fundraising portfolio, covering Individual Giving, Legacies, In Memory, Events and in time our fledgling Community programme. It is an exciting time to join our team, with huge potential for the right person to come in and develop a new audience led approach to Public Fundraising, based on data and insight. We’re keen to do more digitally, and aren’t afraid to test and learn.
Core Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead on the development and delivery of SeeAbility’s Public Fundraising strategy, in order to meet agreed financial targets and KPIs.
- Use a range of direct marketing channels and techniques to recruit and retain supporters across multiple products, including cash, regular giving, lottery, events, legacies.
- Responsible for ensuring efficient and effective Supporter Care is carried out by the team, and building good relationships with supporters to maximise income generation.
- Develop and deliver high-quality, creative and effective new fundraising products and initiatives, and drive forward innovation in digital fundraising.
- Develop and oversee SeeAbility’s supporter journey, using data analysis and insights to ensure the effective stewardship of supporters.
- Lead and manage the Public Fundraising Team, developing talent, and creating a high performing team who work closely with colleagues across the organisation.
A full Job Description is enclosed.
Who are you?
You’re a talented fundraiser with proven experience of developing and implementing a fundraising strategy across individual giving and ideally one of either legacy, in-memory, or community fundraising programmes. Your direct marketing skills are excellent, and you’ll have a proven ability to successfully apply these to a range of products and audiences in order to increase income. You are audience led, and make decisions based on the right thing for them, not you. Ideally, you’ll also have experience of managing either third party or owned events, and genuinely care about giving outstanding support to your participants in order to generate more money for SeeAbility.
You’re a people person, able to build great relationships with supporters, colleagues and suppliers alike. You’ll be familiar with using relational databases, and enjoy getting to grips with data, numbers and processes, and be able to interrogate and communicate complex financial or data analysis to a range of audiences. You’ll be passionate about creating a strong team around you, willing to flex and support each other and their colleagues, and able to develop the talent your team has. We’re a small team so you’ll also have a ‘can do’ attitude, and be willing to give things a try.
Salary: £42,000 - £45,000 subject to experience
Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Fully paid mandatory/statutory training
- Leadership Development Academy and talent programme
- Annual Excellence Awards to celebrate outstanding work
- Long service awards to recognise loyalty and commitment
- Life events: leave for when you need it the most
- Rolling pay reviews and commitment to pay competitive rates of pay
- A competitive pension scheme
- Season ticket loans
- Life assurance twice annual salary
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discount gym membership
- Health care cash plan
- Employee Assistance Programme for support in times of need
- Eye care vouchers
- Opportunities throughout the year to visit services, meet colleagues and people we support
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Useful Vision are recruiting. We are looking for a motivated manager to develop and manage this successful charity which has supported visually impaired children and their families for over 15 years. This is a unique and rewarding opportunity as we prepare to reopen in 2021 following the COVID-19 pandemic. Use your leadership and management skills to build a team around you and implement creative ideas as the charity continues to recover, expand, and deliver innovative support.
Job Description
Job Title
Charity Manager
Salary
£35,000 to £40,000 pa pro rata depending on experience
21 hrs pw (Approx. £19,550 to £22,400 pa)
Fixed term 2 Year Contract; possibility of extension reliant on funding.
Region Based in Newburn, with requirement to travel around the north east.
Main Purpose of the Job
To manage the charity, overseeing and developing the services that support visually impaired children and their families. Ensuring the charity is run professionally and creatively; is relevant and beneficial, in line with the ethos and aims of Useful Vision.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1 Build on the success of the previous 15 years developing a sustainable future for the charity in association with the trustees, including increasing the reach and scope within the region whilst sustaining our core values.
2 Recruit and manage staff; including interviews, delegation of duties and appraisals, whilst ensuring high standards of professionalism are maintained.
3 Produce a varied programme of support. Organise and deliver large events, skills workshops and information days organised for visually impaired children and their families in association with the UV team.
4 Build relationships with stake holders, including visually impaired children, their families, volunteers & funders.
5 Establish professional contacts with other agencies, government and non-government.
6 Financial management, working within budget. Create monthly financial reports for the trustees and funders.
7 Develop fundraising strategies, producing grant applications and funding reports. Approach potential donors and maintain donor lists.
8 Update all policies including safeguarding; equality & diversity and health & safety, GDPR, Data Protection, ensuring they are implemented.
9 Evaluate all services offered by Useful Vision to ensure they meet the aims and objectives of the charity.
10 Use evaluations for planning, grant reports and delivering monthly reports to the managing trustee and quarterly reports to the Trustee Board.
11 Represent the charity at public events including information days and fundraising activities.
12 Promote the charity raising the profile in national and local media. Monitor and manage the content of the Website and social media platforms.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Knowledge Knowledge of the needs of disabled children, Accessibility, Policy writing and implementation. GDPR Rules. Understanding challenges for the charity sector.
Skills Leadership. Planning and organising. Creativity. Team working. Judgement. Confidentiality. Building rapport. Excellent IT skills, including live online teaching and meetings. Good written and verbal communication.
Experience Experience of working and developing relationships with a wide range of specialists and professionals; financial management; media & or public speaking.
Special Features
Other You will be required to work weekends and school holidays.
You will be required to undertake any necessary training e.g., VI training, safeguarding, first aid.
Must drive and have access to a car
The post is subject to an enhanced disclosure check.
Closing Date for applications 12/02/2021
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The National Deaf Children’s Society is the leading charity dedicated to creating a world without barriers for deaf children and young people.
Digital Marketing Lead (Deaf Works Everywhere)
London
35 hours per week
Starting from £33,811
Fixed term contract - 18 months
Passionate about marketing? The National Deaf Children’s Society is looking for someone to lead the digital marketing for our Deaf Works Everywhere campaign, in order to get more deaf young people into jobs which inspire them.
Working in the Communications team, the Digital Marketing Lead will be responsible for creating engaging, accessible content and seamless multi-channel user journeys on our Deaf Works Everywhere social channels and campaign pages. They’ll also work collaboratively with a range of passionate and committed staff across the charity. Are you this special person?
We’re looking for someone great at developing marketing strategy and has experience of accessible multimedia content, email marketing and social media management. This is a great opportunity to put your skills to work and help deliver our vision of a world without barriers for every deaf child.
To apply for this role you will have to complete an online application and specify how you meet the person specification criteria, as outlined in the job description. To do this, we suggest that you download the job description from our website prior to starting your application.
Currently, the application process works best on desktop / laptop devices.
You can also view this advert in BSL by visiting our Careers site.
The closing date for applications is on Monday 22 February 2021 at 23:59.
We expect interviews to be held remotely on Thursday 4 March 2021.
A disclosure check will be sought in relation to the successful applicant for this post. This will be shared with Human Resources and may also be shared with the Safeguarding Manager and the relevant management team. All applicants must also complete a self-disclosure form.
We strive to provide an accessible recruitment process. If a disability or long term condition makes it difficult for you to complete our application form, please contact us to discuss alternative formats. If you require reasonable adjustments for taking part in the interview, please indicate this in response to the corresponding question in the application form.
Additional information about the support we offer is on our jobs page.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to offering interviews to candidates who request to be considered under the disability confident scheme and meet the minimum requirements of the person specification.
The National Deaf Children’s Society is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young adults and expects staff and volunteers to share that commitment.
We are also committed to promoting work-life balance amongst our staff.
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Sightsavers is recruiting for a Finance and Risk Officer to work within its NTD (Neglected Tropical Diseases) Finance and Operations team, which manages the finance, risk, contractual and supply chain elements of a portfolio of large NTD grants and contracts.
Under the oversight of the NTD Finance and Risk Manager, the post holder will support the team on the central financial processes required to keep the NTD team programmes running smoothly. The post will also have responsibility for the financial management of a variety of smaller NTD team programmes including USAID funding. It is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and conscientious individual to gain experience of working in an International NGO setting.
About the role:
Key duties will include:
- Managing the central financial functions of the NTD team, e.g.
- NTD programme cost recovery process
- Supporting the wider finance team with central process improvements
- Monitoring spend for departmental programmes and cost centres
- Acting as the departmental focal point for the Sightsavers organisational planning process
- Financial management for a variety of smaller NTD programmes, e.g.
- Setting up systems and processes for new programmes
- Working with programme teams to prepare budgets, forecasts, reports etc. for donors and attending donor meetings as required
- Reviewing budgets and financial reports prepared by partners and Sightsavers country office staff
- Assisting the team with audit and financial monitoring processes, identifying and escalating any concerns or potential risks
- Working to align programmes to existing Sightsavers systems such as MyCLAIMS and creating useful Power BI dashboards
We are looking for a proactive individual with:
- Proven finance and accountancy experience. Working towards an accountancy qualification an advantage
- Awareness of overseas development context gained through working in the international development, the humanitarian sector and/or relevant sector preferable but not essential
- Experience of institutional donor or large-scale contract management, in particular experience of USAID funding would be an advantage although training can be provided
- Experience of working with partners and colleagues with a wide range of financial capacity and providing them with guidance and support
- French or Portuguese language skills an advantage but not essential
The ideal candidate will have:
- Excellent numerical skills
- Proficiency with Excel (essential), knowledge of Power Query and Power BI is desirable.
- Experience of computer-based accounting systems and purchase ledger or purchase order systems an advantage
- Strong attention to detail, with a willingness to follow issues through to resolution
- An appreciation of meeting reporting commitments
- The ability to communicate effectively and professionally across a variety of cultures
- Willingness to continuously develop skills and knowledge to remain current with donor funding developments
This role may be for you if:
- You are proactive and organised by nature
- You are comfortable taking decisions and have a good sense of when to escalate issues
- You are quick to notice irregularities, yet you do not lose sight of the bigger picture
- You enjoy solving problems and have a keen eye for improvement
- You communicate clearly
- You are confident holding close working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
- You are comfortable working in an international context
This is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills and it’s an involved role so please read the complete Job Description for further details.
Sightsavers offers a great place to work within easy reach of London and Brighton. This is a full-time role with some flexibility around hours. When we’re back in the office, there will be the opportunity to work from home, but we will need you to be able to attend meetings in Haywards Heath at least a couple of times a month.
We anticipate that remote interviews, including an Excel-based task, will take place w/c 8 February 2021
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Safeguarding Manager
London (currently flexible/remote working. Meetings in London required)
RNID has undergone – and continues to undergo – major transformation as it seeks to grow awareness and support of its brand and be recognised as a modern, agile and relevant charity fit for the challenges and opportunities of the Twenty First Century.
An integral part of this is the changing shape and make-up of our service delivery as we move away from regulated care and develop new ways to deliver our important work. RNID is committed to ensuring that safeguarding is at the heart of this change and that all those who come into contact with our services – especially children and those at risk – are kept safe and their health, wellbeing and rights are protected.
The Safeguarding Manager will report to the Deputy Chief Executive and will lead and oversee RNID’s safeguarding processes and strategy. This will include ensuring that safeguarding is built into the design phase of new services and as the organisation continues to change. The role will also oversee safeguarding governance arrangements including triaging, reporting internally/externally and reporting to the Executive and Board. It will provide advice and guidance to stakeholders across the organisation on all complex and serious incidents.
Given the changes to the organisation, it is expected that this role and its context will evolve over the next 12-18 months. The post holder will have an important role in helping design and shape the role during this period.
Communication is a basic human need. Yet most of us know someone who struggles to communicate through hearing loss. It can cause substantial harm to friendships, family relationships, confidence, employability, mental health and life chances.
The RNID (formerly Action on Hearing Loss) is the UK’s largest charity for the 11 million people in the UK who confront deafness, tinnitus and hearing loss every day. Established in 1911, we help people to take control of their lives and live the life they choose, removing the barriers standing in their way. We give people support and care, develop technology and treatments, and campaign for equality.
We champion the value of difference and equality and celebrate our diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively encourage applications from eligible candidates from BAME backgrounds or who are deaf or hard of hearing. With almost 20% of our employees having a disability we proudly hold Disability Confident Leader status and guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum essential criteria.
Are you interested in a career where you will make a real difference in young people’s lives? Do you understand the challenges which young people face in daily life? Is a career as a Support Worker the next step in life for you?
Our client provides residential services for young people aged 16-30 years old who have been discharged from psychiatric inpatient stays or may have experienced previous admissions and/or placement breakdowns. The young people they care for often require a high level of support and dynamic approach to risk management in order to support problems they may have with self-harming, behaviour and emotional regulation. Their aim is to support the young people using a therapeutic, least restrictive approach to live in a non-secure community setting and to achieve their individual goals in preparation for transition to adult life.
They are currently looking for a kind, caring and friendly person to join their professional team as a Support Worker. Experience is not essential and full training will be provided but understanding the issues young people face in their daily life will really help to make a difference.
You will be based within their Residential Home in Bury working shifts over a 37.5 hour working week consisting of earlies, lates, and occasional sleep ins & nights when required to support the services, so flexibility is required.
Company Benefits
- Competitive pay (£9.54 p/h + £100 bonus after completing 6-month probation)
- 22 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (Rising to 27 days holiday plus bank holidays with service)
- Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (NVQ Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care)
- Enhanced company pension
- Life Assurance (2 x annual salary)
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Paid Induction (Running over 3 days)
- Free on-site parking
- Paid Enhanced DBS check
- Employee Assistance Programme / 24-hour Counselling Service
- Online shopping discounts, free eye tests and various other benefits
- The opportunity for internal promotions & progression
- Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral)
- Regular social events and recognition schemes (‘Employee of the year awards’, Summer & Christmas parties)
Your role as a Support Worker
- To carry out direct and indirect care of young people with complex mental health needs
- To work in a team, giving the highest standard of care possible to the young people.
- To closely follow individual care plans and support young people with education, shopping, and social and leisure activities.
- To carry out multiple interventions involving the delivery of care to young people
- To promote independence amongst the young people
- To provide support, advice and information to the young people, parents and other carers
- To carry out further duties as per our attached document (Writing reports, general office admin, etc)
Requirements of a Support Worker
- Flexibility - Your role will involve working shifts including sleep ins/weekends/Bank Holidays
- Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others
- Good written skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately
- IT Literate (Able to write emails and use Microsoft Office)
- An understanding of the issues around confidentiality
- An understanding of safeguarding
- Professional working boundaries between staff and service users
- Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations
Desirable Criteria
- Full UK Driving Licence
- NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Care
- Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs
If you are interested in joining an enthusiastic, motivated business who thrive in developing and rebuilding young people and young adults with complex difficulties then please submit your application by Friday 12th February.
Please note that they do not accept CV’s and the application must be completed in full.
To support their commitment as a COVID-19 Secure employer, all of their interviews will be held over video platform.
Our client operates a safer recruitment process and as part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
They are an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community.
They reserve the right to close the advert early, should they appoint a suitable candidate.
Ref: 96408
Are you currently looking for a job that offers flexibility in between personal commitments or during educational study? Are you interested in gaining valuable workplace experience and making a real difference in young people’s lives? Maybe a role as a Bank Support Worker is the next step for you?
Our client provides residential services for young people aged 16-30 years old who have been discharged from psychiatric inpatient stays or may have experienced previous admissions and/or placement breakdowns. The young people they care for often require a high level of support and dynamic approach to risk management in order to support problems they may have with self-harming, behaviour and emotional regulation. Their aim is to support the young people using a therapeutic, least restrictive approach to live in a non-secure community setting and to achieve their individual goals in preparation for transition to adult life.
They are currently looking for kind, caring and friendly people to join their professional team as a Bank Support Worker. Experience is not essential and full training will be provided but understanding the issues young people face in their daily life will really help to make a difference.
You will join their Bank Team on a “Zero Hours Contract” supporting their Residential Home in Hessay, York, working flexible shifts that fit around your personal life.
Company Benefits
- Competitive pay (£9.54 p/h)
- Enhanced company pension
- Maternity/paternity leave
- Paid Induction (Running over 3 days)
- Free on-site parking
- Paid Enhanced DBS check
- Access to their 24-hour Wellbeing Support Portal/ Employee Assistance Programme
- Online shopping discounts, free eye tests and various other benefits
- The opportunity for internal promotions & progression
- Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral)
- Regular social events and recognition schemes (‘Employee of the year awards’, Summer & Christmas parties)
Your role as a Bank Support Worker
- To carry out direct and indirect care of young people with complex mental health needs
- To work in a team, giving the highest standard of care possible to the young people.
- To closely follow individual care plans and support young people with education, shopping, and social and leisure activities.
- To carry out multiple interventions involving the delivery of care to young people
- To promote independence amongst the young people
- To provide support, advice and information to the young people, parents and other carers
- To carry out further duties as per their attached document (Writing reports, general office admin, etc)
Requirements of a Bank Support Worker
- Flexibility - Your role will involve working shifts including sleep ins/weekends/Bank Holidays
- Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others
- Good written skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately
- IT Literate (Able to write emails and use Microsoft Office)
- An understanding of the issues around confidentiality
- An understanding of safeguarding
- Professional working boundaries between staff and service users
- Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations
Desirable Criteria
- Full UK Driving Licence
- NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Care
- Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs
Due to the current climate regarding the Covid-19, all of their interviews are now taking place as a Video/Audio Interview over Microsoft Teams.
Training will be carried out at the beginning of each month over 7 days covering First Aid, Safeguarding and Therapeutic Risk Management and breakaway techniques. This is paid for along with travel expenses.
The closing date for this position is Friday 12th February, so if you are interested in developing and supporting young people and young adults with complex difficulties then please ensure you apply before this date.
Our client operates a safer recruitment process and as part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
They are an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community.
They reserve the right to close the advert early, should they appoint a suitable candidate.
Ref: 96407
Are you an experienced Chef interested in a career where you will make a real difference in young people’s lives? Do you have a knowledge of food hygiene to an intermediate level? Are you interested in a 14-hour, part time contract? Maybe a career as a Chef with Care In Mind is the next step in life for you...
Our client provides residential services for young people aged 16-30 years old who have been discharged from psychiatric inpatient stays or secure children’s homes. The young people they care for often require a high level of support and dynamic approach to risk management in order to support problems they may have with self-harming, behaviour and emotional regulation. Their aim is to support the young people using a therapeutic approach to live in a non-secure community setting and to achieve their individual goals in preparation for transition to adult life.
They are excited to announce the opening of their new Residential Eating Disorder Service based in Lostock, Bolton, where they are looking for a Chef with experience working within a Healthcare, Residential, NHS, or School environment. You will support the team to provide a high-quality service to their young people with eating disorders, ensuring safe and nutritious food is prepared.
Your week will consist of working 14 hours per week over a 7 day rota from 10am - 2pm (3 days week 1, and 4 days week 2).
Company Benefits
- £10.43 - £11.53 p/h (Dependent on experience & qualifications)
- 22 days holiday + 8 bank holidays pro rata (Rising to 27 days holiday pro rata plus bank holidays with service)
- Enhanced company pension
- Life Assurance (2 x annual salary)
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Paid Induction (Running over 3 days)
- Paid Enhanced DBS check
- Employee Assistance Programme / 24-hour Counselling Service
- Online shopping discounts, free eye tests and various other benefits
- Excellent Learning and Development opportunities
- Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral)
- Regular social events and recognition schemes (‘Employee of the year awards’, Summer & Christmas parties)
- Free on-site parking
Your role as a Chef
- To plan and prepare meals following strict meal plans directed by the dietetic assistant
- To ensure the correct portioning, labelling, and packaging of food items in line with food safety standards.
- To make the most efficient use of provisions and equipment to minimise waste
- To receive and store food and other goods, ensuring they are of the required specification and quality
- To prepare, cook and store meals for service users and staff, in accordance with standardised recipes and all preferences relating to dietary requirements, food allergies and intolerances
- To be able to demonstrate the ability to prepare food for patients and/or staff using both cook/chill products and fresh produce, and to be able to check temperature levels and be aware of the Food Temperature Regulations
- To follow health and safety guidelines carefully and alert your manager immediately of any concerns relating to health and safety issues.
- To attend all relevant courses, in-service training days and statutory annual updates in line with their policies.
- To comply with their Equal Opportunities Policy
- To always maintain confidentiality in accordance with the agreed policy.
- To demonstrate empathy and sensitivity to others that is non-judgemental and shows respect for their beliefs, values and culture.
Requirements of a Chef
- City & Guilds 706 Part 1 & 2 in Catering Services, NVQ in Food Preparation and Cooking or equivalent qualification
- Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate
- Experience of working as a Chef/ Cook in either a Healthcare, Residential, NHS, or School environment
- Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others
- Good IT skills and the ability to write emails and use Microsoft office
- An Understanding of the issues around confidentiality and safeguarding
- The ability to form and maintain professional working boundaries between staff and service users
- Able to work shifts within 24 hour/ 7 days per week rota (including some bank holidays)
Desirable Criteria
- Full, clean UK Driving Licence and access to a car
- Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs
- Previous experience of supporting service users with eating disorders
- Previous experience of supervising a team
If you are interested in joining an enthusiastic, motivated business who thrive in developing and rebuilding young people and young adults with complex difficulties then please submit your application by Friday 12th February.
To support their commitment as a COVID-19 Secure employer, all of their interviews will be held over video platform.
Our client operates a safer recruitment process and as part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
They are an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community.
They reserve the right to close the advert early, should they appoint a suitable candidate.
Ref: 96398
Find your place with us and help change lives.
We are one of the largest learning disability charities in the UK, supporting over 2,500 people through our friendly, supportive, creative and diverse teams.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a team that welcomes creative ideas based on sound judgement and experience and allows for growth and efficiency, supporting operational colleagues and hiring managers in creating an excellent candidate to employee journey.
As a Divisional Resourcing Coordinator you will be field based across 6 regions, responsible for coaching and guiding hiring managers in recruitment and selection activities. Working to KPIs, you will provide support and advice to operational colleagues involved in recruitment, ensuring consistency in processes to reflect best practice and Hft values.
Salary: £28,515 per annum plus car allowance
Hours: Full time, Contract - Fixed term - 6 months with the view to start ASAP
Location: South East: Kent North, Kent South, Sussex, Surrey, North & South Oxfordshire
What we Offer
Access to the Hft Plus benefits package, which includes a great number of discounts and rewards across shops, restaurants, gym membership and days out; but also an Employee Assistance Programme, with telephone and face-to-face support options. Access to award winning training and development – Hft is one of only four charities to have achieved the Skills for Care ‘Centre of Excellence’ provider status. Annual staff award scheme – The Fusion Awards, and peer recognition through our GEM awards programme. 20 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays) increasing to 25 days after a year of employment (pro rata for part time staff). A contributory pension scheme & life assurance.
To be successful you will need to have significant experience within a similar capacity, including providing professional advice and support to recruiting managers. Demonstrable experience of managing and delivering recruitment and selection campaigns to a positive outcome is essential, as are excellent IT skills with experience of MS Office and the ability to gather, analyse and interpret data and draft basic reports. Up to date knowledge of relevant employment law is required. You must also be able to travel across your division which may include overnight stays.
Closing date: Saturday 30th January 2021
STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE.
You may have experience of the following: Resourcing Coordinator, Recruitment Coordinator, Recruitment Advisor, Recruitment Assistant, Recruitment Executive, Resourcing Advisor, Resourcing Assistant, Resourcing Executive, Recruiter, In House Recruiter, Internal Recruiter, Recruitment Consultant, Recon, HR Assistant, HR Advisor, Charity, Third Sector, NFP, etc.
Ref: 96405
Are you currently a Senior Healthcare Support Worker, or are you looking to move into a more Senior position? Are you interested in a career where you will make a real difference in young people’s lives? Do you understand the daily challenges which young people face? Maybe a career with Care in Mind is for you…
Our client provides residential services for young people aged 16-30 years old who have been discharged from psychiatric inpatient stays or may have experienced previous admissions and/or placement breakdowns. The young people they care for often require a high level of support and dynamic approach to risk management in order to support problems they may have with self-harming, behaviour and emotional regulation. Their aim is to support the young people using a therapeutic, least restrictive approach to live in a non-secure community setting and to achieve their individual goals in preparation for transition to adult life.
They are excited to announce the opening of their new Residential Eating Disorder Service based in Lostock, Bolton, where they are looking for a kind, caring and empathetic Senior Healthcare Support Workers to join their professional 5-bed service, supporting young people with complex and challenging eating disorders, where you will work closely with their professional multi-disciplinary team towards keeping them safe and progressing with their recovery.
You will be required to work shifts over a 37.5 hour working week, consisting of earlies, lates and occasional sleep ins & nights when required to support the services, so flexibility is required.
Company Benefits
- £20,344.82 - £22,491.18 per annum (Dependent on experience & qualifications)
- £100 bonus after completing 6-month probation
- 22 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (Rising to 27 days holiday plus bank holidays with service)
- Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (NVQ Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care)
- Enhanced company pension
- Life Assurance (2 x annual salary)
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Paid Induction (Running over 3 days)
- Free on-site parking
- Paid Enhanced DBS check
- Access to our 24-hour Wellbeing Support Portal/ Employee Assistance Programme
- Online shopping discounts, free eye tests and various other benefits
- The opportunity for internal promotions & progression
- Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral)
- Regular social events and recognition schemes (‘Employee of the year awards’, Summer & Christmas parties)
Your role as a Senior Healthcare Worker
- To take on the role of Key worker, developing care plans and review plans with young people, carrying out direct and indirect care of young people with complex eating disorders.
- To work in a team, giving the highest standard of care possible to the young people.
- To assist in the co-ordination of shifts, allocating young people, supervision and prioritising care.
- To closely follow individual care plans and support young people including personal care and hygiene, eating, attendance in education etc.
- To develop therapeutic relationships with the young people experiencing eating disorders and work closely with their families and carers communicating effectively to provide ongoing engagement.
- To communicate in a respectful manner, clearly and precisely with young people, staff, parents, and visitors and in a way which is mindful of a supportive attitude to body image.
- To intervene and utilise verbal de-escalation skills to avoid potential escalation of distress to young people.
- To be actively involved in the admission, assessment, implementation and discharge of young people and their care.
- To complete incident forms and provide statements, as necessary.
- To conduct audits, assessments, inventories, risk assessments, including Health & Safety audits and other administrative tasks required for the effective running of the service
- To provide specialist supportive interventions to individuals experiencing eating disorders under the direction of the clinical team.
- To assist in developing and implementing specialist care plan packages. To provide active input in relation to the care, treatment and support of individuals experiencing eating disorders in a way that maintains their dignity.
- To support and prepare meals according to the young person’s dietary care plan.
- To take physical health observations of young people, monitoring and recording as required. To act upon any physical health concerns in relation to the young person based on their care plans, risk management plans and history of eating disorder.
- To Observe and monitor the wellbeing of young people by ensuring that any unusual physical, mental, or emotional occurrences are promptly referred to senior staff and or clinical nurse and documented as appropriate.
Requirements of a Senior Healthcare Worker
- Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs
- Have excellent observation and communication skills, as well the ability to build trust and rapport with individuals who have experienced trauma
- Have a non-judgemental approach and the ability to demonstrate unconditional positive regard
- The ability to work in a team, and to think on your feet, remain focused and maintain your composure in difficult situations
- The ability to meet the day to day needs of young people, including providing practical support with daily living activities
- To form and maintain professional working boundaries between staff and service users
- Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations
- Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others
- Good written skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately
- IT Literate (Able to write emails and use Microsoft Office)
- Have an excellent telephone manner, polite, professional and relay accurate information to the manager
- An understanding of the issues around confidentiality
- An understanding of safeguarding
Desirable Criteria
- Full UK Driving Licence
- NVQ Level 2/3 qualification in care or equivalent
- Previous experience working with young people who have mental health needs
- Previous experience working with service users who have eating disorders
- A good understanding of Nutrition
If you are interested in joining an enthusiastic, motivated business who thrive in developing and rebuilding young people and young adults with complex difficulties then please submit your application by Friday 12th February.
Please note that interviews will be held over Microsoft Teams as a video interview.
Our client operates a safer recruitment process and as part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
They are an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community.
They reserve the right to close the advert early, should they appoint a suitable candidate.
Ref: 96384
Are you interested in a career where you will make a real difference in young people’s lives? Do you understand the daily challenges which young people face? Is a career as a Waking Night Healthcare Support Worker the next step in life for you?
Our client provides residential services for young people aged 16-30 years old who have been discharged from psychiatric inpatient stays or may have experienced previous admissions and/or placement breakdowns. The young people they care for often require a high level of support and dynamic approach to risk management in order to support problems they may have with self-harming, behaviour and emotional regulation. Their aim is to support the young people using a therapeutic, least restrictive approach to live in a non-secure community setting and to achieve their individual goals in preparation for transition to adult life.
They are excited to announce the opening of their new Residential Eating Disorder Service based in Lostock, Bolton, where they are looking for a kind, caring and empathetic Waking Night Healthcare Support Workers to join their professional 5-bed service, supporting young people with complex and challenging eating disorders, where you will work closely with their professional multi-disciplinary team towards keeping them safe and progressing with their recovery.
Your working week will consist of working 8:30 pm – 7:30 am over a 2-weekly rota (Week 1 – 33 hours) (Week 2 – 44 hours).
Company Benefits
- £20,100.08 per annum (Dependent on qualifications & experience)
- £100 bonus after completing 6-month probation
- 22 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (Rising to 27 days holiday plus bank holidays with service)
- Enhanced company pension
- Life Assurance (2 x annual salary)
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Paid Induction (Running over 3 days)
- Paid Enhanced DBS check
- Employee Assistance Programme / 24-hour Counselling Service
- Online shopping discounts, free eye tests and various other benefits
- The opportunity for internal promotions & progression
- Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (NVQ Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care)
- Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral)
- Regular social events and recognition schemes (‘Employee of the year awards’, Summer & Christmas parties)
- Free on-site parking
Your role as Waking Night Healthcare Worker
- To take on the role of Key worker, developing care plans and review plans with young people, carrying out direct and indirect care of young people with complex eating disorders.
- To work in a team, giving the highest standard of care possible to the young people.
- To closely follow individual care plans and support young people including personal care and hygiene, eating, attendance in education etc.
- To develop therapeutic relationships with the young people experiencing eating disorders and work closely with their families and carers communicating effectively to provide ongoing engagement.
- To be actively involved in the admission, assessment, implementation and discharge of young people and their care.
- To provide specialist supportive interventions to individuals experiencing eating disorders under the direction of the clinical team.
- To take physical health observations of young people, monitoring and recording as required. To act upon any physical health concerns in relation to the young person based on their care plans, risk management plans and history of eating disorder.
- To observe and monitor the wellbeing of young people by ensuring that any unusual physical, mental, or emotional occurrences are promptly referred to senior staff and or clinical nurse and documented as appropriate.
Requirements of Waking Night Healthcare Worker
- Flexibility - Your role will involve working shifts including weekends and Bank Holidays
- Have excellent observation and communication skills, as well the ability to build trust and rapport with individuals who have experienced trauma
- Have a non-judgemental approach and the ability to demonstrate unconditional positive regard
- The ability to work in a team, and to think on your feet, remain focused and maintain your composure in difficult situations
- The ability to meet the day to day needs of young people, including providing practical support with daily living activities
- To form and maintain professional working boundaries between staff and service users
- Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations
- Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others
- Good written skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately
- IT Literate (Able to write emails and use Microsoft Office)
- An understanding of safeguarding
Desirable Criteria
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Level 2 qualification in care or equivalent
- Previous experience working with young people who have mental health needs
- Previous experience working with service users who have eating disorders
- A good understanding of Nutrition
If you are interested in joining an enthusiastic, motivated business who thrive in developing and rebuilding young people and young adults with complex difficulties then please submit your application by Friday 12th February.
To support their commitment as a COVID-19 Secure employer, all of their interviews will be held over video platform.
Our client operates a safer recruitment process and as part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
They are an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community.
They reserve the right to close the advert early, should they appoint a suitable candidate.
Ref: 96383
We are seeking a dynamic project manager with retail experience who can help Wiltshire Sight develop a retail arm and open its first charity shop.
Wiltshire Sight exists to reduce the impact of sight loss, supporting blind and partially sighted people to lead independent lives and to secure equal access to services. Our aim in opening shops is to increase our brand recognition, increase our presence in the community, and to increase charity income.
This role will project manage all aspects of opening our first charity shop, from finding a suitable location/premises, to shopfitting, stock generation and volunteer/staff recruitment. This is a real opportunity for an organized and driven individual to develop something exciting and new, which will add real value to the provision of sight loss support services in Wiltshire.
Although initially advertised for 6 months, there is the potential for this role to develop into a longer-term management position depending on level of progress and success.
Details of the skills and experience we are looking for can be found in the attached Person Specification.
Candidates who would like more information about the role, the organisation, and what we are looking for in the ideal candidate are encouraged to contact us by email to arrange an informal chat before applying.
Wiltshire Sight is committed to quality, equality and valuing diversity, and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Mencap
We work in partnership with people with a learning disability, and all our services support people to live life as they choose. Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something meaningful. At Mencap, we can give you that. You will have opportunities to develop as a person, colleague, leader and activist. We want to make you feel inspired to reach your potential.
Our work includes;
- providing high-quality, flexible services that allow people to live as independently as possible in a place they choose
- providing advice through our help lines and web sites
- campaigning for the changes that people with a learning disability want
Job Advert
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and self-motivated Community Fundraiser to join our welcoming and established fundraising team.
The successful candidate will be achieving and gaining additional funds to directly improve the impact we can have for people with a learning disability across the United Kingdom.
At Mencap, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace and we intentionally plan for the success of our colleagues in everything we do. We welcome applications from everyone, so come as you are and join us. Together we are Mencap!
Covering Wales and the Midlands, the Area Fundraising Manager will be directly responsible for the strategic direction, planning and day-to-day management of all community fundraising for your geographical area.
Within this role, you will achieve agreed fundraising targets for the area through effective management, support and cultivation of both existing and new regional supporters including: individuals, groups, associations, local corporates and schools whilst maximising the current portfolio of Mencap Owned Products. You will research, identify and develop new community fundraising opportunities, areas of potential support and build a robust regional pipeline.
The role is home based. There will be travel around the areas that the role covers – Wales and the Midlands at present.
This position is a 12 month fixed term contract to work 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday. The nature of community fundraising is that there will be occasional evening and weekend work, for which time off in lieu will be given.
Key skills and requirements (essential):
- The ability to develop, implement and monitor strategic plans, present budgets and interpret financial information
- The ability to research, assess and initiate new opportunities within the context of an overall plan
- Able to recruit, develop and train, motivate and manage individuals and teams of Volunteers to give their very best
- Able to use interpersonal skills in order to engage effectively with others, understand what motivates them and respond appropriately
- Written communication skills and a high level of numeracy to be able to produce business plans, monthly reviews, press releases, letters, presentations and other similar documents
- Excellent verbal communication skills, to be able to deliver presentations and give local media interviews
- Able to work as part of a team, to see and understand the national picture and to contribute effectively to team plans and goals
- IT literate – use of word-processing, spreadsheets PowerPoint and databases
- Experience of working in community fundraising and delivering or exceeding income targets
(Please see the ‘role profile’ for a more extensive list of responsibilities, experiences and key skills required for this role and the full Job Description and Personal Specification)
If you have the relevant skills and experiences we are looking for and this opportunity sounds like the perfect role for you, please click the “Apply” button to express your interest and to begin the application process.
Please apply with your up to date CV and a covering letter informing us why you feel you are suitable for the role.
This role will close on close for shortlisting on 29th Jan 2021 and interviews will take place via MS Teams on
Benefits
As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people’s lives, you will receive fair pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits as one of our employees.
- 32 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing to 35 days with long service plus the ability to buy up to another 10 days via our HolidayPlus scheme
- Service related sick pay when 6 month probation is completed
- Eligibility to join Mencap Pension Plan where Mencap matches contributions up to 5% on a salary sacrifice basis meaning NI savings. If you don’t join the Plan you start, you will be auto-enrolled after three months with us.
- Membership of Mencap Pension Plan to include up to 3 times salary death in service live cover AND Income Protection of 50% salary to be triggered at 26 weeks of long term sickness
- Loans for debt consolidation, bikes, computers and phones when you have been with us for 6 months
- Interest free season ticket loans
- Discounts and cashback from 3% to 30% at high street shops including major super markets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via Mencap Extras
- Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc.
- Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
- Quarterly award scheme and recognition at every 5 years through our YouRock program
- Access to award winning training and development
*T&C's apply based on contract