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Rugby District Children & Family Centre's are a friendly welcoming service who work together with our partner agencies to support families and young people to achieve the best possible outcomes and improve their life chances. The service is tailored to local need with specific provision based on in-depth understanding of the local communities it serves. The Children and Family Centre service includes the following core elements: Coordination and administration of the designated Children & Family Centres, associated outreach provision and volunteer co-ordination; Provision of a range of stay, play and learn opportunities Service, locality and community development.
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic As & When Administrator who will support our team at our Children and Family Centres which are based in Rugby District across our three Children and Family Centres: Claremont, Boughton Leigh and Long Lawford. You will be required to work across all three centres.
This role requires flexibility. Our Centres opening times are between Monday - Friday between 8.30- 4.30pm.
The post we are seeking to fill is for an As & When Administrator to provide cover for sickness, annual leave and when we require additional support for events etc.
Roles and responsibilities specific to this post:
The role of the Administrator will be to provide a friendly welcome to families and colleagues coming into the centre in person and on the phone. You would use local knowledge of the community and early help provision to signpost families to relevant support. As a member of a wider admin team across the district you would work together with the team to share ideas and solutions and offer a consistent approach. You would offer this support through a variety of means including: virtual platforms, by phone, and in person. All of our work is all about making the biggest impact during the best window of opportunity in a child's life.
Objectives of Service:
To support the admin team across the Rugby District Group of Children and Family Centres in an efficient and effective manner. We are looking to appoint an experienced administrator who will be able to hit the ground running.
The administrator is the touchstone of the service and the first point of contact in the Children and Family Centre. You need to be confident with good communication skills. You will be exceptionally organised, ensuring that reporting systems are in place, data is collection and inputting.
The Children and Family Centre staff team includes our Administrators, Early Years' Practitioners, Volunteer Co-ordinator and our team of volunteers. We also work in partnership with a range of other services to support families including but not exclusive to Family Support Workers, Health Visitors, Midwives, Family Information Service, Parenting Project and Speech and Language therapists, who all bringing a rich mix of experience and skills to the work of each centre.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Ruils is a user-led charity based in the Richmond borough that supports disabled children and adults and the elderly to live independently, be part of their community and to live life to the full. We provide information, advice, advocacy, befriending and activities to our clients and their families.
As part of this mission, we deliver accessible and inclusive community group activities and volunteer-based services for disabled residents. Our ambition is to enrich people’s lives, help with their mental health challenges and reduce their isolation and loneliness. We have broadened our community remit to also identify, advise and support residents living with health inequalities in the Borough of Richmond as an NHS Southwest London Integrated Care Board Core20Plus5 Partner.
The localities of focus will be Whitton/Heathfield, Hampton North, Barnes North, Mortlake and Ham & Petersham. These localities are also where Ruils has lower levels of volunteer engagement and consequently community service provision.
Purpose of Post
- Working with the Community and Volunteer Manager to deliver our Community Independent Living Services (CILS). The role entails supporting Ruils’ Group Activities, Befriending, Active from Home Walks, as well as the recruitment and management of Ruils Volunteers.
- Working with the Community and Volunteer Manager, to manage our Core20Plus5 initiative to target resident engagement with community organisations in areas where this is identified as being low.
- To establish the reasons for this and draw up a plan for improved local engagement by driving volunteer recruitment and delivering increased befriending and Active from Home client matches, new group activities, and establishing a trusted reach-out path for the currently dis-engaged residents at our Health and Wellbeing events.
- To provide input to Health and Wellbeing events organised by the Health in your Hands team in areas of focus.
Key Duties
- Support with the recruitment, matching, on-boarding, training and management of Ruils Volunteers in particular areas of focus and across the charity when required.
- Support with the administration and management of the Ruils Befriending, Active from Home Walks, and Community Group Activities, particularly in key areas of focus.
- Support new clients being referred into CILs services to access activities and services.
- Work with clients (with guidance and support) to:
- Access CILS services.
- Match with appropriate befriending volunteers.
- Access social and leisure opportunities in the community.
- Support (where appropriate) with facilitating Ruils online group activities.
- Support with the monitoring of CILS activities.
- Manage our Core20Plus5 initiative to engage with community organisations (council, voluntary, health & wellbeing, resident associations), and local residents to:
- Increase Ruils understanding of local health and wellbeing support needs.
- Record findings of engagements as basis for new services deployment.
- Promote new volunteer requirement at micro-level in targeted localities.
- Evaluate what new group activities will meet local resident wellbeing needs and propose plan for delivery.
- Support the delivery of Ruils Health & Wellbeing Events in key areas of focus including contacting local residents to promote the events.
- Identify, reach out and establish ongoing relationships with like-minded organisations to attend their health and wellbeing events in the targeted localities. As a community connector, outreach should also identity individual influencers in these areas in order to utilise their knowledge, insight and influence with the challenges faced by local residents.
- The goal is to establish a trust and confidence to maximise our engagement with local residents.
- Other duties as deemed appropriate relating to the community services, or Ruils services generally.
Ruils Culture
At the heart of Ruils is good people. We believe in mutual respect where we value everyone’s strengths and celebrate our differences and imperfections. We all support a collaborative ‘us’ mentality where we share our knowledge for the benefit of our colleagues and clients.
Our culture is underpinned by clear, honest and transparent communication at all levels. We are all committed to creating an organisation that supports our personal and professional lives but can still be a fun and sociable place to work.
We all passionately believe in the same vision for Ruils and our clients, supporting people to become valued, effective and independent members of society. We will achieve this through open collaboration as a team and an empathetic approach to our clients.
For us all to grow and flourish we are committed to creating a supportive, caring and kind environment for every member of our team. We will do this by trusting our colleagues and acting with the utmost integrity and accountability with everyone we come in to contact with. We are all committed to the success and growth of Ruils and appreciate this will be achieved through being flexible and accessible in our approach to work and by supporting each other to reach our full potential.
Finally, we know that it is the people at Ruils that make the difference. We will encourage and welcome like-minded people to the team who share and are committed to our values.
It is necessary for all employees to be flexible, and all employees may be required from time to time to perform other duties that may be required by the employer to provide effective services to clients and to ensure the efficient running of the organisation.
General
The post-holder is expected to work in line with the Ruils’ policies and procedures including health and safety, confidentiality, safeguarding adults and children, and equal opportunities and diversity. In carrying out their duties the post-holder should endeavour to maximise the opportunity for disabled clients to be independent and to create opportunities that enable them to reach their full potential.
It is necessary for all employees to be flexible, and all employees may be required from time to time to perform other duties that may be required by the employer to provide effective services to clients and to ensure the efficient running of the organisation.
The post-holder will:
- Promote the work of Ruils.
- Be self-servicing and will maintain efficient files and records and records on the Ruils database.
- Attend monthly staff meetings.
- Attend personal and peer supervision and appraisal meetings.
- Attend and contribute to Planning Days and Events as and when required.
- Undertake any training necessary to improve performance.
- Comply with all relevant legislation.
- Ensure that confidentiality of client information is maintained in line with GDPR regulations.
Special Requirements:
- Flexibility to work outside of normal office hours on occasion. Ability to work remotely or online for a period of time, with strong IT skills.
- We actively encourage applications from disabled people and people with long term health and mental conditions.
- We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme in that we will guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post. Please state in a cover letter if you wish us to consider you for this guaranteed interview scheme.
Please apply in writing with a cover letter and stating your current salary to Viv Sage, our HR Consultant at Better Talent, via the Quick Apply button.
We have eight exciting and fulfilling new roles in the North West and South Yorkshire Sickle Cell Children and Young Persons’ Peer Mentoring team
The Peer Mentoring programme aims to improve the health and wellbeing of young people (aged 10-24) with Sickle Cell Disorder (SCD) across North-West England (Liverpool, Manchester) and South Yorkshire (Sheffield).
Roles Available:
3 x Lead Mentor
5 x Mentor
We are also looking for a mentor administrator. See separate advert for details.
See below for further details on each role.
Lead Mentors : 3 roles
Positions Available:
Liverpool: 1 Lead Mentor
Manchester: 1 Lead Mentor
Sheffield: 1 Lead Mentor
Base:Flexible home working, with other locations to meet the needs of the young people.
Accountable to:North-West and South Yorkshire Programme Manager
Manages: Liverpool and Manchester: 2 Mentors, Sheffield: 1 Mentor
Salary:£15.00 per hour (sessional basis)
Length of contract:Fixed term, 12 months (subject to the outcome of negotiations with funders).
Role Purpose
The Lead Mentor will be managing the mentor team as well as working in partnership with the local NHS local patient/family Support Groups in their region. They will deliver mentoring sessions to young people on a sessional basis.
Mentors – 5 roles
Positions Available:
Liverpool: 2 Mentors
Manchester: 2 Mentors
Sheffield: 1 Mentor
Base:Flexible home working, and other locations to meet the needs of the young person.
Accountable to:Local Lead Mentor
Manages:N/A
Salary:£12.35 per hour (sessional basis)
Length of contract:Fixed term, 12 months (post will be continued subject to the outcome of negotiations with funders).
Role Purpose
Mentors will deliver mentoring sessions on a seasonal basis to young people. They will work with the Lead Mentor as well as in partnership with the local NHS and local patient/family support group.
To apply
Using the application form on our website only. Please note we do not accept CVs.
Closing date for all roles :
12pm Monday 30th September 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Then Advance Charity could be the career choice for you!
We are looking for a Community Key Worker
Salary: £22,000 - £26,000 (outer London)
Location: Covering areas within Essex. Once a week in Waltham Cross
Contract: Fixed term until March 2025 (with possibility of extension)
Hours p/w Full Time 35hrs per week
This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Please note: Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This role is also subject to Police & Prison Vetting.
About us
Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending. We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community.
We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women’s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies.
Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
About the role:
Are you an excellent relationship builder who can work with women and a diverse range of delivery partners to ensure that she meets her potential and successfully progresses through and beyond her probation supervision? Can you meet a women wherever she is at in her journey and work with her to create an individualised support package that gives her the best chance of breaking the cycle of offending?
Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for a feminist organisation who understand that supporting women in the criminal justice system requires a specialist and gendered approach? Do you believe in our values; to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaborate, innovate, and take accountability?
In your role as a Community Keyworker, you will be working with women involved in the Criminal Justice System; those on Probation in the Community and those women being released from Prison as part of their Post Sentence Supervision; providing some in-reach and ‘Through the Gate’ support. You will be working in a team of Community Keyworkers in your region. Each Keyworker will provide holistic one to one community support to women with a variety of needs.
About You:
Are you a strong believer in advocating for others? Are you empathetic, patient and determined? Then this opportunity could be right for you.
The Minerva London service provides holistic, trauma-informed support for women in touch with the Criminal Justice System. We do this through offering dedicated one to one support, safer women’s centre spaces and specialist interventions and partnerships.
To be successful as the Community Key Worker you will need the below experience and skills.
You will be working in a supportive, friendly, and welcoming team whilst having oversight of a caseload of women, who may be under the supervision of the National Probation Service or in custody, enhancing the offer of holistic support and advocacy services available to them throughout their journey.
Building relationships with other statutory and non-statutory agencies in local communities is vital to build referral pathways and provide a whole system approach to supporting individuals.
To carry out this work you will meet women in the community in your designated borough and co-locate with other agencies including the National Probation Service, as well as regularly attending Advance’s North London vibrant Women’s Centre/office space.
You will be a creative self-starter who will support the service and look for innovative solutions to support clients with complex needs. You are confident professional relationship builder and has good awareness of Safeguarding procedures. Strong Administration skills and understanding of compliant behaviours also experience of supporting. With good knowledge of the criminal justice system and awareness of other support provisions.
- Closing Date for Applications: 21st September 2024
- Interviews are taking place on a rolling basis
*Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate
What we can offer you - Employee Benefits:
- A 35-hour working week
- An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!) if working a 35 a hour week.
- Additional days off to celebrate International Women’s Day, and for religious observance and moving home
- Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more
- Pension scheme
- Enhanced maternity/adoption provision
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee eye-care scheme
- Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles
- Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation
- Organisation wide away days
- Thorough induction and training
- Career development pathways
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Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have special needs, please contact us via the Advane website and the Talent Acquisition Team will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.
Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits.
Safeguarding
Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe.
We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks. We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Caterham, Surrey – some flexibility for remote working
Caterham Salvation Army Church is looking to recruit a Corps Community Mission Development Lead. The position provides key support to the community church in the development and delivery of the mission programme, and of the five Salvation Army mission priorities, as we seek to develop a community who experiences fullness of life with Jesus.
This role has an “Occupational Requirement” to be a practising and committed Christian, actively involved with your own Church.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide a welcoming, safe, environment for all members of the community.
- Build and maintain collaborative relationships with the Corps, other faith organisations, NGO’s, local schools, and local councils.
- Support the Corps Officer in the development and running of the church programme.
- Identify and apply for relevant funding opportunities.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
- Previous experience of working successfully in a similar role, to meet the changing needs of the community, who enjoys working as part of a team, and able to use their own initiative.
- Ability to work with and manage volunteers, including recruitment and development.
- Ability to encourage people in their Christian discipleship, and social action, including leading prayer, worship, and pastoral support as appropriate.
- Strong communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills
- Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, effective time management, the ability to prioritise work and meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to use IT software such as Microsoft Office and Teams.
- Ability to work flexibly to deliver the requirements of the role such as evening/weekend work and hold a full driving licence.
Closing date: Saturday 21st September 2024.
Benefits:
25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part time) a contributory pension scheme; season ticket loan; an employee assistance programme.
Appointment subject to Satisfactory References, proof of right to work in the UK and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS disclosure of the Adult and Child Workforce with Barred List check.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than the stated closing date should we receive a sufficient number of applications.
Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
Can you see yourself creating and nurturing a network of informed and engaged volunteers? Imagine being their main go-to for info and guidance on their volunteer journey. Can you connect with these awesome people and help them shine?
As part of a team across the East Midlands you will manage an existing cohort of approximately 75 active volunteers providing dedicated support in their work helping their mentees secure outcomes including personal development, jobs and self-employment.
Are you excited about providing volunteers with consistently stellar service that inspires them to make a real difference in young people's lives, and are you ready to empower them for incredibly positive outcomes? Picture yourself leading and supporting a group of volunteers. You'll use our CRM (Customer Relationship Management) and your connections with fellow team members to link up with opportunities that support young people and our programmes.
We're all about keeping things in tip-top shape so can you dive into the detail and keep things running smoothly, like accurately tracking, recording, and keeping tabs on volunteer activity? And can you encourage volunteers to do their part by keeping our systems up to scratch, ensuring we're always on the ball with core vetting and training requirements?
As well as the serious stuff, we're big on showing love to our volunteers! Our volunteers are exceptional individuals driven by a deep passion to ensure the success of the young people they mentor. You'll collaborate with volunteers from various backgrounds, each bringing a rich tapestry of skills to support a young person's journey. As part of the role, you will be expected to host some memory making events around the East Midlands area in our partner offices with volunteers and our young people. You will work closely with colleagues, delivery partners, and external stakeholders to enhance volunteer opportunities and strengthen our volunteer network. Can you help us expand?
At The Trust, we're strong advocates for fostering an inclusive workplace, and it would be fantastic if you share that passion too. We hope you’ll encourage positive action and change while supporting volunteers from all walks of life.
Ready for the challenge? Be prepared for a little bit of everything, you might find yourself wearing different hats and stepping up when needed. Ready to dive into this adventure with us?
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join us as the Network Coordinator for the Liverpool Access to Advice Network (LATAN) and be at the forefront of transforming access to legal advice and support in Liverpool!
As the Network Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in driving greater buy-in and commitment to LATAN, ensuring its sustainability and growth. This dynamic role involves securing funding, growing robust collaborations with community organisations, and building strong relationships with key stakeholders to support and elevate the network.
About LATAN
Established in 2020 through a groundbreaking project funded by Liverpool City Council (LCC), The University of Liverpool, and Citizens Advice Liverpool, LATAN has become a strong, evidence-led network strengthening innovative collaboration in the Liverpool advice sector. By working in partnership and developing a thriving community of practice, LATAN is enhancing how advice services operate in the city.
A significant recent development is LATAN’s campaign to enhance capacity and access to free legal advice for Liverpool residents. We are collaborating with the Council to create a comprehensive Liverpool Advice Strategy.
About us
Citizens Advice Liverpool is a charity that provides free, confidential and impartial advice to people who live and work in the city. We depend on a workforce of paid staff and over 120 trained volunteers. We give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem. We are the leading provider of advice and advocacy services in Liverpool and have helped clients with over 106,000 issues in 2022/2023.
CAL have achieved accreditation with the Workplace Wellbeing Charter, showing we are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our workforce. We've also gained an award for outstanding contribution by an employer to workplace health and wellbeing 2022 by Merseycare NHS Foundation Trust.
We've gained awards from Citizens Advice National recognising our Advising Margainalised Communities Team for championing equity, diversity and inclusion in both 2021 and 2021. We were also named volunteer team of the year in 2022.
As well as a competitive salary CAL also provides access to:
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Hybrid Working Scheme
- Interest free travel loans
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Pension Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Lifestyles Gym Membership (20% corporate discount)
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay
The Operations Volunteering Experience Coordinator helps people with sight loss live the life they choose by ensuring volunteers in Operations-based roles are set up for success by preparing and training them for their role. Once in their role, they will support a positive volunteering experience by working to retain, further utilize and develop our volunteers in their role and wider into the Guide Dog family and community. Without our volunteers, none of our services would be possible.
We currently have 2 roles available one would work across the two teams in Sheffield & Notthingham; and the other to work across the two teams in Atherton & Liverpool. A typical fortnight would include days working from the office, days in the community, and some home working. The role holder will manage the time and location of their working days.
For this role, you’ll work 35 hours per week, 9am to 5pm, Monday through Friday. Please be aware that this role may include some travel covering your region and work outside of your usual 9-5 working hours.
We offer a generous pension scheme, annual leave, life assurance and enhanced pay for parenting and sickness leave. In addition, we provide an Employee Assistance Programme, flexible benefits package and discounts and cashback scheme to care for our people.
More details can be found in the attached candidate pack and job description.
We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.
Candidate requirements
To be able to fulfil this role, the skills and experience we are looking for in a potential candidate include;
Essential
• Experienced with CRM database use, including navigation, inputting, report building, and analytics.
• Experience of managing and supporting volunteers.
• Experience of implementing new working practices within a team.
• Demonstrable and up-to-date knowledge of good practice in equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Demonstrable and up-to-date knowledge of GDPR and use of Customer Relationship Management systems.
• Relevant and up to date knowledge of safeguarding principles.
• Proven ability to plan and implement projects and programmes of work.
• Demonstrable ability to problem solve and advise with complaints.
• Computer literate with an intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
Desirable
• Relevant qualification in volunteer management or equivalent.
• Experience with Salesforce CRM database
• Facilitation and/or training skills.
• Experience of creating an inclusive work environment for people with a disability.
• Personal experience of volunteering.
For the complete list of essential and desirable criteria necessary to be successful in this role please see the Person Specification within the Job Description below. The candidate pack contains more information about this role & the recruitment process at Guide Dogs.
If you are successful you will need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. We cannot provide sponsorship for this role.
How to apply
Applications need to be made using the online application form via our website on our jobs portal, accessed using the ‘apply’ button above.
As part of your application ensure you provide evidence and examples of how your skills & experience meet the criteria as set out in the attached job description.
The system has a one-hour time limit. We would advise you to prepare your answers separately and then copy and paste into the online form once finalised.
If any mandatory fields are missed, a pop-up box will appear at the top of the page advising which sections require completion.
Guide Dogs follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding the vulnerable people we work with. As part of this, we require a full work history with any gaps accounted for & a minimum of 2 professional referee details fully covering the past 5 years. If there is not enough space in your application form to provide this information, please ensure you upload additional documentation containing the additional detail.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking a Policy & Public Affairs Officer (Wales). The postholder will work closely with the Senior Policy and Public Affairs Lead for Wales to support the development and implementation of Barnardo's Cymru's influencing plan with a view to raising the profile and influence of Barnardo's amongst policy stakeholders and decision-makers to create positive change in children's policy.
The role offers the opportunity to be involved in many aspects of policy and public affairs influencing including: conducting research, producing reports, monitoring policy developments, liaising with policy stakeholders, supporting reactive policy work, and event management to publicise our work. The postholder will work to put the voices of children, young people, families, and our services are at the heart of Barnardo's influencing.
This role will be home based but will require travel to Cardiff and/or other parts of Wales for in-person meetings as required. The position is offered on a 0.6 FTE basis (21.75 hours per week)
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the Midlands community engagement team to support our exciting work with communities at risk of flooding in Shropshire, the Welsh Borders and other areas of the Midlands.
If you have excellent communication skills and a desire to work with people in a collaborative way to address flooding inequality using a community-based approach, then apply today!
Location: Home-based, as part of the Midlands team, however, regular national travel will be required as part of this role including evening meetings with communities, training days or other work-related activities.
Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week
Salary: initial salary of £24,500 to £25,500 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: 30 days annual leave including bank holidays plus a day off on your birthday, learning and development and the company operates an auto enrolment pension scheme.
Closing Date: 22nd September 2024 (midnight). We reserve the right to close these vacancies early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Interview Date: w/c 30th September 2024
The Role
Reporting to a Community Engagement Manager, the Flood Engagement Officer will work with colleagues across the area to deliver against engagement activity.
Key responsibilities will include:
· Delivery of community projects
· Engaging and empowering communities
· Managing key stakeholder relationships
· Providing data to support activity
· Supporting the senior team with other activities as required
About You
You will be:
· Able to empathise with those at risk of flooding
· Able to prioritise and focus to increase impact and reach.
· Willing to travel extensively including evenings and occasional overnight stays.
· Flexible and organised.
· A team player with a solution focused mindset. Candidates must have a full driving licence and access to a car.
This role requires extensive travel across Shropshire and the Welsh Borders to visit communities and our professional partners and will require regular travel outside of the locality for away days, meetings and training.
To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
Please submit your CV, (including details of your current address), and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience.
About the Organisation
The National Flood Forum (NFF) is the only independent national charity dedicated to supporting and representing people at risk of flooding. Established in 2002 by those affected by flooding, we passionately put people at the heart of flood risk management. Our goal is to empower individuals and communities to recover from flooding and get the best possible outcomes. We put people first. We act as an honest, trustworthy and independent broker on behalf of flooded people.
We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. And we’re particularly looking to increase the number of applications from those with lived experience of flooding.
You may also have experience in areas such as Community Engagement, Engagement Officer, Engagement Assistant, Community Engagement Lead, Community Engagement Coordinator.
To apply -
· Please send a CV (maximum 2 sides)
· A supporting statement (maximum 1 sides) demonstrating how you meet the requirements.
· Please tell us how you heard about this position on your application.
· Please complete the equal opportunities form via this link https://forms.gle/azbqv3yT54JwcsW59
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Advert
Grandmentors Project Coordinator (Brent)
Grandmentors Project Coordinator (Brent)
Permanent Contract
Job Ref: V519
Hours per week: 28 hours per week – (Flexible days/hours)
Salary: £20,000 (£25,000 FTE) plus attractive employee benefits package
Start date: ASAP
Location: Home based with travel across London
Closing date: 22nd September 2024
Interview date and Location: TBC
Volunteering Matters
At Volunteering Matters we use volunteering’s unique power to bring people together and build stronger, more resilient communities across the UK.
We bring people together to resolve some of society’s most complex issues. From social isolation and loneliness; improving health and wellbeing; building skills, confidence, and opportunity; to ensuring young people can become change makers in their community, the impact that we make is great. And we won’t stop until everyone in the UK has the opportunity to thrive.
People-led and impact driven, we are a national charity that is deeply embedded in local areas across the UK. We operate in five regions: London and the South East; Wales and the West of England; East of England; the Midlands and North West England; and Scotland and North East England. We also have an Employee Volunteering Team with over 25 years’ experience, acting as a broker to provide tailor-made solutions to employers. We turn local knowledge and energy into action and progress, building stronger communities and a better future for all.
This is an exciting time to be joining the team. We’re changing the way we work to meet new ambitions and make sure our impact continues to grow alongside out business.
Role Purpose
To develop and deliver all aspects of our Grandmentors project across London, with particular focus on Brent borough, ensuring it achieves its aims, objectives, outcomes, and targets. The post holder will work closely with the Leaving Care team within Brent Borough Council and local volunteers to ensure that we improve and empower the lives of care leavers (aged 16-25) through the unique power of inter-generational mentoring.
Key Duties Responsibilities
· To hit the ground running to effectively deliver the service to ensure the project meets its agreed targets and milestones.
· Maintain effective relationships with stakeholders and local authority staff at a day-to day level.
· To ensure volunteers are recruited, appropriately trained and supported in their role; this will involve processing volunteer expenses, DBS checks and maintaining the database.
· To ensure regular communication between project staff and volunteers is maintained and that regular supervision for volunteers is provided.
· To work with your line manager to ensure project expenditure is in line with the budget.
· To maintain accurate administration, for all aspects of the project.
· To maintain accurate records on all aspects of the project and submit data onto a secure database.
· To manage and maintain effective monitoring and evaluation records to capture impact and outcomes and ensure contractual compliance.
· To implement and maintain appropriate risk assessment management processes.
· To prepare regular reports for both internal and stakeholder purposes.
· To develop relevant information to promote and raise the profile of Volunteering Matters locally.
· To promote and adhere to Volunteering Matters Equality and Diversity Policy and all other Volunteering Matters policies which relate to the work of Grandmentors.
· To comply with the applicable Health and Safety and Safeguarding regulations.
· To contribute to joint working and teamwork across Volunteering Matters.
Our Values & Way of Working:
In all that we do, we embrace a philosophy of ‘Freedom within a Framework’ and are guided by our values: Empowering, Inclusive, Compassionate, Positive & Straightforward.
This job description is intended to include the broad range of responsibilities and requirements of the post. It is neither exhaustive nor exclusive but while some variations will be expected, these will be at an appropriate level for the role.
Diversity & Inclusion
Volunteering Matters welcomes all applicants and are keen to ensure our team reflects the diversity of the UK and the communities we serve. We encourage applications from disabled, LGBT and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, along with candidates with any protected characteristics and from disadvantaged groups.
Disability Confident & Reasonable Adjustments:
We guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role. Please provide evidence in your application, which demonstrates that you meet the level of competence required in the “Experience/Skills” section of this advert. To be considered for a guaranteed interview or to discuss any reasonable adjustments during the process, please state this in your application.
We have also committed to the following pledges which positively encompass our recruitment and selection processes and methodology: The Promise, Show The Salary, Salary History.
Benefits
Our employee benefits reflect our culture which is built on an approach of full flexibility with accountability, and designed to let you make your most positive contribution; we offer Flexible Working by Default (re hours & place of work), Unlimited Annual Leave, Employee Pension scheme, Life Assurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, Season Ticket Loan, Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced sick and family leave. We are also open to discuss job share applications.
GDPR Statement
If you apply for a role with us, we will retain your contact details including your name, address, email address and phone number to help us manage your application for up to 6 months. We will not use your personal data for any other purpose or share it with any third party. You can contact us at any point to update your personal information or ask us to delete it from our records.
We turn local knowledge into action by working with volunteers and partners across the UK to build stronger communities for all.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
- Location: Hybrid - Minimum of three days a week in our Nottingham office.
- Salary: £25,000
- Permanent 35 hours per week x 52 weeks per year.
Join Headway as a Fundraising Coordinator and play a vital role in helping us improve life after brain injury. Be part of a passionate team, driving impactful fundraising events that support individuals, families, and communities across the UK.
What you will do
- Build relationships with community fundraisers, providing advice and fundraising materials to include stewarding supporters from the beginning to end of their fundraising journey with us.
- Act as a primary contact, recognizing achievements and promoting stories to the communications team.
- Research and development of fundraising opportunities and activities that appeal to community audiences.
- Maintain our fundraising databases, track donations and collaborating with teams to meet financial targets.
- Delivering talks and attending community events and supporting local Headway charities and volunteer-led branches.
About you
We’re open-minded & welcome all applicants who believe they can succeed. Though ideally, you will:
- Have experience of working with community fundraisers
- Be able to manage multiple projects and stakeholders, working to deadlines
- Be able to work on your own inactive but also collaborate effectively within a team
- Actively research and build a pipeline of community fundraising activities that appeals to current and new audiences
About us
Headway - the brain injury association plays a pivotal role in supporting individuals and families affected by brain injuries. Our comprehensive services encompass rehabilitation, counselling, and practical assistance to help survivors regain independence and improve their quality of life.
Headway is at the forefront of raising awareness about the challenges faced by those with brain injuries and advocates for their rights, ensuring they receive the care and understanding they deserve. Through a combination of educational initiatives, community outreach, and personalised support, Headway strives to rebuild lives, offering a lifeline to those navigating the complexities of brain injury recovery.
Embark on a fulfilling career with Headway - the brain injury association and join our compassionate team and contribute to our mission of rebuilding lives after brain injury. Make a meaningful impact with Headway, where every role plays a crucial part in empowering those on the path to recovery.
Safeguarding
At Headway we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow best practice as set out within the Care Act 2014. All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruiting procedures and will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks including a DBS check and two satisfactory references.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We recognise, value and champion diversity and inclusion. We want to ensure are staff population reflect the diverse service users that we support. For us diversity and inclusion is about building happy teams, full of people that want to learn and be inspired by each other, by our different experiences and backgrounds. Inclusion means providing the people we recruit with opportunities and valuing everyone’s contributions and perspectives.
We are also committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
- Location: Hybrid - Minimum of three days a week in our Nottingham office.
- Salary: £25,000
- Permanent 35 hours per week x 52 weeks per year.
Be part of a passionate team, driving impactful fundraising events that support individuals, families, and communities across the UK.
What you will do
- Build and maintain strong relationships with event participants, offering motivation, fundraising advice, and ensuring they meet targets while having a positive experience with the charity.
- Serve as the primary contact for event fundraisers, handling enquiries through phone, email, and post.
- Assist the Events Manager with securing sponsorships for events, sourcing raffle and auction prizes, and coordinating event marketing via newsletters and social media.
- Maintain and update the fundraising database, ensuring timely bank analysis, accurate donation records, and appropriate donor acknowledgments.
- Collaborate across teams to develop ideas and ensure fundraisers are directed to appropriate local when needed.
About you
We’re open-minded & welcome all applicants who believe they can succeed. Though ideally, you will:
- Be able to build relationships to engage and support fundraisers, volunteers, and supporters.
- Be experience in planning events or handling fundraising logistics will help increase participation and success.
- Be responsible for multiple projects working independently or collaboratively with team members across departments
About us
Headway - the brain injury association plays a pivotal role in supporting individuals and families affected by brain injuries. Our comprehensive services encompass rehabilitation, counselling, and practical assistance to help survivors regain independence and improve their quality of life.
Headway is at the forefront of raising awareness about the challenges faced by those with brain injuries and advocates for their rights, ensuring they receive the care and understanding they deserve. Through a combination of educational initiatives, community outreach, and personalised support, Headway strives to rebuild lives, offering a lifeline to those navigating the complexities of brain injury recovery.
Embark on a fulfilling career with Headway - the brain injury association and join our compassionate team and contribute to our mission of rebuilding lives after brain injury. Make a meaningful impact with Headway, where every role plays a crucial part in empowering those on the path to recovery.
Safeguarding
At Headway we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow best practice as set out within the Care Act 2014. All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruiting procedures and will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks including a DBS check and two satisfactory references.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We recognise, value and champion diversity and inclusion. We want to ensure are staff population reflect the diverse service users that we support. For us diversity and inclusion is about building happy teams, full of people that want to learn and be inspired by each other, by our different experiences and backgrounds. Inclusion means providing the people we recruit with opportunities and valuing everyone’s contributions and perspectives.
We are also committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need?
Do you have experience of working or volunteering in welfare, support or health and social care and are looking for a new challenge?
Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard?
Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility.
We are looking for a new Advocate to join our team in North Ayrshire and Arran area. We are seeking applicants who have transferable skills, a willingness to learn and a desire to help those in need of support.
About us
VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.
We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most. For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for Advocates to join and shape this service covering North Ayrshire and Arran. Your role will require you to travel to locations such as clients’ homes, hospitals, care homes and within community settings across the area to meet with clients and professionals. You will be home based for administration; therefore, access to your own transportation and a suitable home internet connection is essential.
About you
Desirably you will have some experience of working in advocacy, or providing welfare, supporting, or caring for Adults who have support needs, ideally for those with a variety of communication needs, mental ill health, physical health issues, or barriers to accessing support.
You should have worked or volunteered in health, social care, welfare, support services, education or young person’s services, or advice and guidance.
How will you make a difference?
You will be responsible for ensuring the individual’s wishes, feelings, beliefs, needs, and values are met to create positive outcomes for the people you support.
You will support people to speak up for themselves and grow in confidence, equip them to understand and exercise their rights and options, and will assist them in the decision-making process relating to their care, treatment, and support.
You will work resourcefully and collaboratively with the individuals you support. You’ll be creative in your approach to empower our clients by ensuring you meaningfully explain people’s options and rights to them. You’ll support individuals to fully participate in decisions affecting them and will make sure they have their voices heard.
Professional Development?
You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional abilities and you will make a real difference every day. Advocates are expected to be willing to gain, or to already hold, the Level 2 Award in Independent Advocacy with disciplines suitable for the role they work in.
Benefits:
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- 5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Separate Life Assurance Cover
- Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays etc
- Discounted Gym Membership; Employee Assistance programme
- Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance
- Support with continuous professional development
Equality and Diversity
VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.
VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you need to apply in a different way, please contact HR for further options.
How to apply
To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account by clicking the apply button on this page. Follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form.
Important Dates:
Closing date for applications; noon on 22 September however, VoiceAbility reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before this date.
Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification.
Hint: you can use work, personal and/or voluntary experiences, and examples to tell us why you should be our next Advocate.
We look forward to hearing from you.
NB:
If you don't already hold the Independent Advocacy Qualification, and you are successful in your application, it is a requirement that you complete this within 12 months of commencing the training. VoiceAbility will fund this training.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the London and Home Counties community engagement team to support our exciting work with communities at risk of flooding.
If you have excellent communication skills and a desire to work with people in a collaborative way to address flooding inequality using a community-based approach, then apply today!
Location: Home-based, as part of the London and Home Counties team, however, regular national travel will be required as part of this role including evening meetings with communities, training days or other work-related activities.
Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week
Salary: initial salary of £24,500 to £25,500 per annum plus discretionary London weighting may be applied in accordance with where you live
Contract: Permanent, initially to provide maternity cover in Slough/Bucks but with an expectation that you will transition to work regionally once this has been completed
Benefits: 30 days annual leave including bank holidays plus a day off on your birthday, learning and development and the company operates an auto enrolment pension scheme.
Closing Date: 22nd September 2024 (midnight). We reserve the right to close these vacancies early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Interview Date: w/c 30th September 2024
The Role
Reporting to a Community Engagement Manager, the Flood Engagement Officer will work with colleagues across the area to deliver against engagement activity.
Key responsibilities will include:
Delivery of community projects
Engaging and empowering communities
Managing key stakeholder relationships
Providing data to support activity
Supporting the senior team with other activities as required
About You
You will be:
Able to empathise with those at risk of flooding
Able to prioritise and focus to increase impact and reach
Willing to travel extensively including evenings and occasional overnight stays
Flexible and organised
A team player with a solution focused mindset
This role requires extensive travel across London and the South to visit communities and our professional partners and will require regular travel outside of the locality for away days, meetings and training. Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they can meet this requirement of the role including a full driving licence and access to a car.
To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further information on the role.
Please submit your CV, (including details of your current address), and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience.
About the Organisation
The National Flood Forum (NFF) is the only independent national charity dedicated to supporting and representing people at risk of flooding. Established in 2002 by those affected by flooding, we passionately put people at the heart of flood risk management. Our goal is to empower individuals and communities to recover from flooding and get the best possible outcomes. We put people first. We act as an honest, trustworthy and independent broker on behalf of flooded people.
We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. And we’re particularly looking to increase the number of applications from those with lived experience of flooding.
You may also have experience in areas such as Community Engagement, Engagement Officer, Engagement Assistant, Community Engagement Lead, Community Engagement Coordinator.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.