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At Sarcoma UK, our vision is for everyone affected by sarcoma cancer to have the treatment, care and support they need. The Policy and Public Affairs Officer plays an important role in achieving that vision, working to ensure that everyone affected by sarcoma has access to an early, accurate diagnosis and the best treatment and care.
This is an ideal role for someone with some initial experience in policy, public affairs or lobbying and who brings passion and a proactive approach to achieving real impact for people affected by sarcoma. The role will require an understanding of the health policy environment and the ability to communicate and influence effectively.
Reporting to the Policy and Public Affairs Manager, the post holder will join a growing and ambitious team at Sarcoma UK. You will work closely with colleagues from across the organisation as well as externally with patients, healthcare professionals and commissioners and the wider charity sector.
Benefits:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- 25 days holiday entitlement per annum plus bank holidays and the working days between Christmas and New Year
- Additional day off for your birthday
- Volunteering day per year
- Enhanced sick, maternity and adoption pay
- Sarcoma UK Life Insurance Scheme
- Health and wellbeing:
- Health Cash Plan
- Therapy sessions
- Wellbeing Group
- Team activites throughout the year
- Interest-free season ticket and bicycle loan
Our Values
- Pioneering we are leading the way to a better future for the sarcoma community.
- Together we are creating a community to make a difference for all those affected by sarcoma.
- Expert we use our expertise in understanding sarcoma to deliver better outcomes.
Duties and key responsibilities
Policy
- Work with the Policy and Public Affairs Manager to support and deliver Sarcoma UK’s policy development.
- Support the development of evidence-based policy positions that are representative of the external healthcare environment, working alongside colleagues, clinical and healthcare professionals.
- Produce a range of high-quality, evidence-based documents including briefings, reports, and consultation responses.
- Support the Policy and Public Affairs Manager to respond to government and other sarcoma-focused or cancer consultations.
- Provide the Secretariat to Sarcoma UK’s Early Diagnosis Expert Steering Group and support their work to raise the profile of issues preventing early and accurate diagnosis of sarcoma.
- Work with other teams in the organisation to articulate and deliver communications for supporter audiences around policy work.
Public Affairs
- Develop relationships with key influencers, including parliamentarians, civil servants, the NHS and other stakeholders.
- Work with the Policy and Public Affairs Manager and Communications Team to shape campaigns which are evidence based and solution-focused.
- Organise events, meetings and briefings to ensure our policy messages are communicated to external stakeholders and influencers.
- Ensure our supporters are regularly updated about our public affairs and campaigning activity using communication channels and involve them where appropriate.
- To support the Communications Team to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of sarcoma, and to publicise the work of the charity.
External relationships
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with sarcoma clinicians and people personally affected by sarcoma, including members of Sarcoma UK’s Early Diagnosis Expert Steering Group.
- Represent Sarcoma UK at external Policy and Public Affairs events.
General
- Support the integration of the Policy and Public Affairs programme across the charity as a whole.
- Attend Sarcoma UK events and take part in Sarcoma UK’s wider work.
- The role will require occasional travel to meeting and events. Occasional weekend or evening work may also be required and time off in lieu will be given.
- The post holder will be working in a developing environment, and they will therefore be required to undertake other appropriate duties as necessary for the efficient operation of Sarcoma UK.
Sarcoma UK is a national charity that funds vital research and offers information and support to anyone affected by sarcoma.
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Job Title - Youth Engagement and Co-Production Officer
Contract – Permanent
Hours - 35 hours
Salary – £34,000 per annum
Location – Coram Campus Brunswick Square, London
About Coram
Coram is committed to improving the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people.
We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime.
Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.
About the role
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated professional who is passionate about amplifying the voices of young people through participation and co-production.
Voices in Action is a dynamic area of work within Coram that ensures the engagement of children and young people (as young campaigners). Our Young Campaigners, aged 10-25, bring their lived experiences of school exclusion, homelessness, immigration issues, involvement in the care system and involvement in the criminal justice system to improve outcomes for other young people. They achieve this through campaigning and policy work, shining a light on problems and developing ideas to make things better nationally, locally and improving the work we do.
This post plays a crucial role in enabling this to happen. Using a co-production approach, this post will bring young people’s voices to the forefront through the production of campaigns and resources for other young people and professionals.
To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.
Closing date: Sunday 16th June 29024 23.59pm
Interview date: Friday 21st June 2024
Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from, Asian, African, Caribbean and other minority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram.
If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Registered Charity No. 312278.
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Step into a transformative journey with Working Options. We're on a mission to empower young people aged 14-19 across the UK, and you can help make a real difference. As a Project Coordinator you'll play a crucial role in connecting volunteers with schools and fostering impactful relationships, all while working within a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.
We believe in inclusivity, trying new things, setting high expectations, and creating real opportunities for young people. With the support of our experienced team and dedicated trustees, you'll have the chance to shape young people's career ambitions.
If you're passionate, self-motivated, and eager to contribute to a great mission, this is your chance to join a team that's helping young people to transform their career and life chances.
Don't just take our word for it, here's what one of our young people had to say:
"My personal experience has been exceptional. There is a collaborative atmosphere, and it is truly empowering to be part of a charity that values student input and involves us in decisions that directly affect our lives." – Working Options Alumnae.
Find out more about the role, and hear from our Chief Executive about our charity's ambitions.
Person specification
We are looking for someone who:
* Has a passion for our cause.
* Is fully committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
* Is self-motivated.
* Has excellent attention to detail.
* Can juggle multiple priorities, sticking to deadlines and flagging when priorities need reviewing.
* Has a flair for developing great relationships, particularly with schools and colleges.
* Is proactive and tenacious, able to seek out new opportunities and remain resilient.
* Is creative and likes coming up with new ideas.
* Is ambitious for themselves and for the charity.
* Has high computer literacy.
While we don’t specify this in our person specification, we are particularly interested to hear from applicants who have experienced some of the challenges that young people across the UK face today.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you want to empower and support older people needing care and their families? Are you passionate about using your advice skills to improve people’s experience of care? Join our team!
You would provide information, advice and support to people across the UK, primarily the relatives and friends of older people needing care. You would help people to understand the care system, their rights and entitlements, and guide them through problems they are experiencing with care services.
We use an empowering model of advice, helping clients to identify what they want to achieve and how to go about it. We aim to give people the knowledge and confidence to take control of their own situation. We also provide additional support to those who need it (such as letter writing).
You would be at the heart of Care Rights UK’s work, delivering our core advice and support service. You would be welcomed into our small, dedicated, friendly team. You would work alongside colleagues who are experts in their field, with dedicated time for co-learning and sharing knowledge and skills.
This is an exciting period of change for the charity, as we invest in growing our advice and support service. You would help us to diversify and increase our reach across the UK. You would work closely with our small team to ensure our advice and support service aligns with our campaign, policy and communication work, as the charity pushes for a better care system.
The ideal candidate will be a positive, resilient, can-do person, with a passion for using their advice skills to champion the rights of people needing care.
To apply, please send us the following:
• A cover letter that explains how you meet the criteria in the person specification
• Your CV
The cover letter plays a key part in our selection process. We use the information you provide in the letter about your skills and experience to decide whether or not to invite you for an interview. It is important that you explain in your cover letter how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification, giving specific examples from your past experience. Your letter should be no longer than 3 pages.
Care Rights UK is your care champion, the charity focused on defending the rights of people in care.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At Care Rights UK, we are passionate about supporting and campaigning for the rights of older people needing care and their families. You would be welcomed into our small, dedicated, friendly team. You would provide research support to help the team improve our knowledge of care law across the UK and update our information resources.
This is a vital role for the charity, ensuring our work is underpinned by sound research and helping us to diversify and increase our reach across the UK. You would work alongside colleagues who are experts in their field, with dedicated time for co-learning and sharing knowledge and skills.
You would join the charity during an exciting period of change, as we invest in growing our advice and support service. You would work closely with our small team to ensure our research work aligns with our advice service, campaigns, policy and communication work, as the charity pushes for a better care system.
The ideal candidate will be a positive, can-do person, with a passion for championing the rights of older people needing care, and an enthusiasm for using your research skills to affect change.
We value equality and diversity. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith, disability, or carer status.
To apply, please send us the following:
• A cover letter that explains how you meet the criteria in the person specification
• Your CV
The cover letter plays a key part in our selection process. We use the information you provide in the letter about your skills and experience to decide whether or not to invite you for an interview. It is important that you explain in your cover letter how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification, giving specific examples from your past experience. Your letter should be no longer than 3 pages.
Care Rights UK is your care champion, the charity focused on defending the rights of people in care.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Battersea's Global Programmes Department advances Battersea’s ambitious plans to play a global role in positively impacting thousands of dogs and cats. This Department comprises the Academy, which supports the professional development of staff and volunteers in rescues and rehoming organisations and Grants & Programmes, which provides strategic funding and support to organisations and researchers within the animal welfare sector. Through their collective efforts, both teams seek to advance change, by empowering local partners, so that more cats and dogs have a better future.
The team is seeking a Grants & Programmes Coordinator to support the development and delivery of the Grants & Programmes function. They will act as first point of contact for the Grants & Programmes team; assist with administration of grants, the maintenance of data, produce reports; develop blogs and case studies; and manage travel for team and grantee events.
This very rewarding role will play a part in impacting the lives of dogs and cats around the world - if this sounds like the role for you, we would love to hear from you!
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion:
At Battersea, we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse workforce and inclusive culture in all aspects of our organisation. We aim to ensure that this pledge, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together.
By hearing from and valuing different experiences, perspectives, and contributions, we know we can provide the best expert care for every dog and cat who needs us. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from diverse ethnic communities and people with disabilities, who we know are currently underrepresented in our workforce.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Closing date: 9th June 2024
Interview date(s): 17th - 18th June 2024
For full details, please download our recruitment pack.
To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Support Worker to join our Margery Park service in Newham.
£27,352.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.
Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Support Workers are responsible for supporting people with autism, learning disabilities and behavioural needs to live full lives, develop skills and maintain their wellbeing. Margery Park is a 3 bed Supported living service, for customers with learning disabilities and Autism and we are looking to build a staff team with an excellent value base to support the customer to build their new life and develop their skills as an independent person. Personal care will be required for male customers. Support Workers will need to be flexible and shifts will require some mornings, afternoons/Evenings and weekends.
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
What you'll do:
Supporting the customer to undertake a full timetable of preferred activities including sport and leisure activities, attending community groups, visiting local amenities, and introducing them to new activities to expand their horizons and networks
Developing the customer's independent living skills and involving them in all aspects of maintaining and developing their home, including cooking, shopping, cleaning and decorating
Enabling the customer to keep up with the important people in their life and to meet new people with shared interests
Supporting the customer to communicate their wants and needs, and communicating with them in a person-centred way
Supporting the customer to manage their anxieties and frustrations, using Positive Behaviour Support and Autism-specific approaches
Collating a range of behavioural data and essential paperwork to be analysed within our local management structure
May need driving the customer to activities using the customer's vehicle, in rotation with the wider team
Communicating with family members and a range of other key stakeholders including social work, psychology and commissioning teams
Acting in accordance with the policies and procedures of Look Ahead Care & Support plus those specific to the service including any statutory requirements
Consistently reviewing the customer's life goals and their progress towards achieving them, in partnership with them and those important to them
Supporting the customer with personal care
Reporting any observations relating to customer welfare
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:
Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
Prefers working as part of a group or team
Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviour
What you'll bring:
NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
Desirable:
Driving licence and a willingness to drive as part of support duties
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
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Do you want to play a crucial part in improving the wellbeing of people with learning disabilities? We can promise you a varied and rewarding role working in a committed and supportive team to help people live more fulfilled lives.
Share is a registered charity and a centre for training and wellbeing. We provide a range of programmes helping adults with learning disabilities, autism and other support needs become more happy, healthy and independent. Our vision is a world where disabled people are fully included in society, living the life they choose, and we need talented people to help us make that happen.
You’ll help people build the life skills they need to make positive long term changes. You’ll support our students in their sessions, both at our training centres and out in the community, helping them achieve their personal objectives and keep learning in an engaging, fun and stimulating way.
Main responsibilities
- You’ll work flexibly to support students to access community and activities and work across a range of projects
- You’ll lead sessions where smaller groups are required for projects and activities
- You’ll set up, plan and lead free time activities for students
Who we’re looking for
- You’ll have experience supporting adults with learning disabilities or autism
- You’re an excellent communicator, someone who listens with great patience and empathy
- Coping with tricky situations won’t phase you due to your resilient nature
- You’re passionate about helping people reach their goals
- Most importantly, you share our strong commitment to the inclusion of disabled people in society, you believe in equality for all
Why work for us?
Share is committed to empowering disabled people. You’ll make a difference every day, helping people to live as independently as possible.
Our values drive us forward. They provide the framework for everything we do, including who we hire. We believe everyone has something to offer others, and we build on people's individual talents, interests and abilities. We think happy employees are successful employees.
We won employer of the year at the Wandsworth Business Awards in 2019 and we hold gold Investors in People accreditation. This means we truly understand the value of people: we focus on what people can do, not what holds them back. And we have robust policies in place so that every single person working at Share takes ownership for making our programmes come to life.
We’ve been praised for our supportive working environment where everyone has a voice and is valued. You’ll be surrounded by people who support you, challenge you, and inspire you.
How to apply
We positively welcome applications from all parts of the community and from people with diverse cultural backgrounds and lived experience.
Please send us your CV and a cover letter. In your letter, please tell us:
- What is your experience of working with SEN adults in a training capacity?
- What is your understanding of challenging behaviour?
- What are your top three qualities that make you an excellent support worker?
Please also complete our equal opportunities form which can be downloaded on our website.
If you would like to have chat about the role or visit us prior to applying, please contact us.
We focus on ability and believe people work best when they feel valued, safe and happy. We do all that we can to make sure that Share is friendly and welcoming to everyone. All CVs and applications are sanitised to ensure unbiased recruitment.
This job is subject to two satisfactory references, evidence of qualifications, an enhanced DBS check and providing evidence of the right to work in the UK. If you are disabled and would like to discuss other ways of submitting your application, please contact us.
We look forward to receiving your application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Live Fear Free Helpline is an award-winning, 24-hour helpline for survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence, and all other forms of violence against women in Wales. We provide a listening and signposting service to survivors, family, friends, and professionals. In addition to our phone service, we also provide help and support via email, text message and web chat.
The successful candidate will be a member of the Helpline team, reporting to our Helpline Team Leader As part of the job, you will:
Respond to enquiries to the Live Fear Free Helpline received by phone, email, webchat or text to:
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Provide a confidential information and signposting service to anyone experiencing domestic abuse, sexual violence and/or any other form of violence against women, and to those
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contacting the service on their behalf.
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Evaluate and respond to need, and minimise risk to those experiencing domestic abuse, sexual violence, or other forms of violence against women.
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Refer service users to appropriate support services making use of the established referral pathways.
Full training will be provided.
As part of this role, you will be expected to work shifts on a 24-hour rota. Weekend and night shifts are a necessary part of the role.
Person Specification
This post is open to women only under the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1, this includes applicants with lived experience of being a woman.We value diversity and are committed to ensuring that our organisation is an inclusive place to work.
Do you have experience of:
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Working within a domestic abuse, sexual violence, or violence against women service or similar.
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Providing direct Helpline support services.
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Shift work, particularly night shift work.
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Safeguarding of adults and children.
Do you have knowledge of:
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An understanding of domestic abuse/sexual violence and the effects.
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Good understanding of the services available across statutory and voluntary sectors which could support survivors.
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Relevant knowledge of any, or all, of the following areas: Benefits, Legal issues, Housing, Safeguarding children and adults with additional support needs, Immigration
Are you:
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Able to communicate effectively in both Welsh and English, both orally and written with different individuals and organisations.
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An excellent listener – With an emphasis on tact, empathy, patience and kindness.
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Emotionally resilient with the ability to deal with emotive calls and contacts.
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Able to prioritise workloads and to multitask in a busy work environment.
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Organised, with the ability to record, report and respond to problems affecting the Helpline service.
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Able to build positive working relationships with colleagues across the organisation.
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Able to carry out own administration, demonstrating good IT skills and the ability to learn new software.
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Committed to your own learning and development, and able to take on new tasks with enthusiasm.
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We are looking for a highly motivated individual with excellent customer service and communication skills to join St Pauls Advice Centre as a Reception Administrator.
St Pauls Advice Centre aims to reduce poverty by delivering advice and advocacy services covering a range of social welfare law issues. Need has grown as the recession has increased poverty and reduced support services, and our work is now, more than ever, vital for ensuring access to justice for all.
The role involves working on reception greeting St Pauls Advice Centre clients and other visitors, helping to identify issues and dealing with requests for information. You will be responsible for answering incoming telephone calls, distributing post and messages and liaising with other team members as needed. The role also involves supporting other members of the staff with administrative tasks.
You will have strong communication and interpersonal skills and enjoy working in a diverse and challenging environment. You will also have the desire to help and support people and a willingness to get involved with the services SPAC provides.
We are looking for someone who has: excellent communication, organisational and analytical skills; is a strong team worker; speaks a community language and can demonstrate respect for diversity.
(Speaking a community language for the post of Reception Administrator is a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) as per schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010).
We are proud of our accreditation as a Living Wage employer and we offer flexible working and a generous benefits package:
- Salary: £20,095.20 actual (£25,119 full time equivalent)
- Working hours: 28 hours per week
- Permanent contract
- Annual Leave: 30 days per year plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- Extra 3 days annual leave between Christmas & New Year (pro rata)
- Pension Scheme: 5% employer’s contribution
- Flexible working hours
Closing Date: Monday 24th June 2024 (5 pm)
Interview Date: Wednesday 3rd July 2024
Full job description, person specification and details of how to apply are available on the SPAC website.
No CV’s or agencies please.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for an entusiastic individual to within a team who supports women, men and children experiencing domestic abuse.
The successful candidate will need a minimum NVQ 3 Child Learning and Development or equivalent, or relevant experience of working with children and young people, and the ability to relate sensitively and positively to families under stress.
Due to the sensitive nature of this role, we will be considering female applicants only for this post in accordance with the provisions of the Occupational Requirement (Equality Act 2010, pursuant to Schedule 9 part 1).
Full driving licence and use of a car is essential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Due to the expansion of the Supported Lodgings service across Nottingham, an exciting opportunity has arisen to join our growing team.
Supported Lodgings is the provision of accommodation and support to care experienced young people between the ages of 16 and 21, within a home environment (either with an individual or family). Supported Lodgings hosts provide the support and guidance the young person needs to develop the skills for their move on to independent living.
We are looking to recruit to a part time post which will be based both at our office in Beeston and at home. Working hours will predominantly be office hours during the working week, however there may be the need to work flexibly at times. The role will include travel, primarily within Nottingham City but also the local surrounding areas.
The primary objectives of this post are:
- To support the expansion of the service within the new Ofsted requirements. This will include recruitment and assessment of potential hosts.
- To promote the service in order to encourage applications from people who are able to provide supported lodgings accommodation.
- To train and supervise hosts.
- To publicise the service within the Local Authority in such a way as to encourage referrals for young people seeking Supported Lodgings accommodation, followed by careful and responsible matching of young person to host.
When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification, Job Description and Additional Information document (if applicable). This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described.
Although this contract has a permanent status, please be aware that this post is subject to funding currently to 30th June 2026 and therefore should this funding not be extended further, you may be subject to a redundancy consultation or a TUPE arrangement
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.
Every 6 minutes someone learns that they are losing their sight. Every five hours, a baby is born with sight problems. In these moments, two profound questions emerge:
- Can this be stopped?
- How do I (or my child) live this life?
The merger of Fight for Sight and Vision Foundation, which took place on 1st April 2023, will enable us to address both questions. By combining our strengths and expertise we are now the only significant national funder with the efficiency,
capability, and capacity to increase investment in medical research and social improvement. Together we can mitigate both the prevalence and impact of sight loss. We have a clear ambition – to save sight and to change lives.
We have worked through our merger and have a clear focus and vision. We are ambitious for the impact we can make. Our merger was a critical step in accelerating research which will create a positive impact on the lives of millions of people. We do not want this opportunity to pass us by and that’s what makes this such an important and exciting role for the right person.
We are now looking for experienced, committed, and creative individuals to join our dynamic team as we launch a new five-year strategy. You’ll be part of something impactful, we’d love to hear from you.
The HR & Operations Assistant will play a crucial role in the future growth of our newly merged charity and the impact that we can achieve through partnership for people with sight loss.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION
You will be an HR professional willing and able to be hands on with a good eye for detail, as is necessary in a small organisation, alongside working strategically with the leadership team. You will be used to balancing numerous demands and deadlines, and be committed to ensuring the HR and Operations functions work effectively across the charity.
Responsible to: HR & Operations Manager
Direct reports: None
Working hours and contract: Full-time, permanent (35 hours per week)
Salary: £23,933
Location: Hybrid working. 1-2 days per week in Central London, near Aldgate.
Application process: Please note that applications without a covering letter cannot be considered. Applications may close earlier due to the number of applications received.
Start date: As soon as possible.
Role Responsibilities:
- Supporting the provision of a great HR service to the business
- Support our HR initiatives, processes and procedures
- Support the recruitment, selection and induction process for the organisation
- Support the development, motivation and wellbeing of staff and volunteers
- Help nurture a positive working environment
- Support the organisation's strategic programmes relating to HR
- Identify and implement improvements in HR processes
- Support areas relating to HR policy (e.g. grievances, disciplinaries etc)
Person specification:
Skills, knowledge & experience
- Ability to manage high volumes of varied work and operate to tight deadlines
- Experience of building relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders
Personal qualities
- Enthusiastic, friendly and engaging
- Solutions-focused and willing to roll-up sleeves in a small team
- An excellent communicator, able to present complex information clearly in oral and written form
- Excellent organisation and planning skills
- Positive, resilient and supportive of others
- Enjoy working at a fast pace, on own initiative to tight deadlines
- Comfortable managing multiple competing priorities
- A willingness and ability to learn new skills, a self starter with a pro-active attitude
- ‘Can do’ attitude and a sense of humour
Flexibility
- The role description is a general outline of duties and responsibilities and may be amended as the charity develops and the role grows. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time.
Other benefits
- We value our staff and volunteers and want to make sure that they are supported in their work. We also offer:
- A great team and a supportive culture
- 25 days holidays, plus bank holidays
- Additional Christmas leave
- Flexible / hybrid work options
- Employer pension contributions matching up to 10%
- Generous parental leave
- Study leave and financial support for training & development
- Death-in-service cover, a cycle to work scheme, an electric car leasing scheme, eye test vouchers, a staff loan scheme, and access to an Employee Assistance Program
- An active Social Committee and staff events
Accessibility
We believe in fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals, regardless of their abilities or circumstances, feel supported and valued. If you have any accessibility requirements or specific needs that you would like us to accommodate during the application process, please let us know. If you are unfamiliar with MS Teams and would like to familiarise yourself with the platform before the interview, we are more than happy to arrange a tech run-through to ensure your comfort and confidence.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Don’t meet every single requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway. At Fight for Sight and Vision Foundation we are deeply committed to build a diverse and inclusive workforce in all our aspects of our charity. We value the unique perspectives, experiences, and contributions that individuals from diverse backgrounds brings to our team.
We have an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, including any adjustments required to support people from diverse community groups.
We value the authenticity and individuality of our applicants and believe that your CV and cover letter should reflect your unique skills, experiences, and personality. Therefore, please refrain from using AI tools, including ChatGPT, to produce your application materials. Applications drafted with the assistance of AI will be automatically rejected.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role Summary
To support the development and delivery of community investment projects that deliver successful, measurable outcomes for TCH residents and communities, often working in conjunction with other TCH teams and external partners to achieve those outcomes.
The projects will focus on our key Community Investment Strategy themes; currently: tackling poverty and inequality; embedding well-being; customer co-creation and sharing power; community activities and programmes.
The role links with others across the organisation including our internal Customer Insight and Resident Engagement teams to understand our communities and supports our wider housing teams to deliver initiatives for the benefit of our residents.
The office base would depend on applicant. The successful applicant would need to travel between the different offices when required.
Role Specific Responsibilities
- Support the development and delivery of existing and new projects, initiatives and services that meet the aims of the Community Investment Strategy.
- Ensure these projects are outcome focused, that programmes/services are responsive to residents’ needs and reflect best practice and corporate priorities and meet regulatory expectations.
- To co-ordinate Community Investment projects and activities working in conjunction with residents, the wider organisation, contractors, and community partners.
- Support the effective monitoring and evaluation of community investment projects, ensuring that monitoring returns are received in agreed timescales and are accurate and outcome focused. Produce relevant performance reports and data as required.
- To provide support for the effective brokerage, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of social value across TCH contracts.
- Use customer data and insight to support our Community Investment work and to help build links with sections of the community who are not currently accessing our services.
- Attend networking and best practice groups as required. Maintain awareness of relevant government legislation and sector best practice and use this to inform your work on local activities and initiatives.
- Support the Service Level Agreements (SLA’s) process, helping to develop and monitor project briefs, donation frameworks, and grant funding (when grant processes are open), that respond to social needs and include measurable milestones, outputs and outcomes, budget management, risk mitigation and procurement. Manage service level agreements and freelance contractors.
- In conjunction with colleagues ensure that all areas of service delivery are effectively monitored and evaluated via the application of impact assessments, key performance indicators, social value outcomes and value for money reporting.
- Contribute to the review and development of systems, processes, and services to support TCH’s customer experience and service improvement aspirations, including through learning from complaints and feedback, and implementing change.
- Support our 3rd sector charity partners in ways that help them meet our residents’ needs, including supporting them to understand need and priorities based on data and resident insight.
- In conjunction with your manager and the PR & Communications Team promote community investment and social value projects, and outcomes. To demonstrate to residents, colleagues, and other stakeholders how we make a positive contribution to the neighbourhoods in which we work, that we listen to residents’ views and act on them and how projects and initiatives demonstrate our approach to treating residents fairly and with respect.
General
- To adhere to the equality, diversity and inclusion policy and actively promote equality of opportunity wherever possible.
- Recognise, respect, and promote the different roles and diversity of individuals.
- To actively contribute towards the key performance indicators and professional standards.
- Work in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and Data Protection Law and be responsible for the integrity of personal information you process. This may include identifying anomalies in data and investigating and correcting them where appropriate. Ensure you attend training on data protection regularly.
- To be responsible for your own health and safety and that of your colleagues, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and relevant EC directives.
- To participate in training, attend other meetings, and staff events as required.
- Be an effective member of your team, presenting a positive impression of your section and the Group.
- Take responsibility for recognising and recording customer complaints, however made, and ensure that any complaints allocated to you are responded to within policy requirements
- Maintain professional curiosity in all interactions with residents, be aware of and report and record any potential safeguarding issues promptly and appropriately.
- Maintain awareness of budget requirements and value for money while delivering your role.
- Consider and highlight any risk to the organisation or individuals whilst delivering your role.
- Consider resident feedback (the resident voice) in all service delivery, using data and insight and actively engaging with residents to understand their needs, views and priorities and tailor services accordingly.
- This role may involve visiting other offices and stock and you may be required to have your own car and full driving licence.
- This job description is a guide to the nature of the work required. It is not comprehensive, and it is expected that other duties will be undertaken as this role develops and as may be reasonably expected.
About You
Education & Qualifications
- CIH level 4 qualification or above or willing to work towards (Desirable).
- Degree of equivalent in a related subject (Desirable).
Key Skills & Competencies
- Demonstrable experience of supporting innovative projects and supporting with project work. (Desirable)
- Experience of using a range of local, regional, and national funding streams. (Desirable)
- Demonstrable experience of partnership working.
- Experience of customer engagement work and experience of measuring impact of residents on service delivery and improvements.
- A good knowledge of the key issues around employment, skills, and training/digital inclusion/financial inclusion.
- Experience of supporting with the development and management of programmes, across a wide geographical area and with multiple stakeholders. (Desirable)
- Knowledge of the Social Value Act and how the organisation might utilise corporate social responsibility to its advantage. (Desirable)
- Knowledge of community-orientated research methods, including evaluation/monitoring techniques. (Desirable)
- Experience of commissioning services, managing freelance/external contractors, contracts, and service level agreements. (Desirable)
- Experience of interpreting and acting upon government legislation and best practice. (Desirable)
- Good IT skills.
- Analytical skills, able to analyse information and data logically and reach sound conclusions.
- Relationship management.
Behaviours
- Resilient, positive, and proactive in all circumstances.
- Good negotiation and influencing skills.
- An effective communicator who uses a range of appropriate methods.
- Ability to work positively with a range of external and internal audiences.
- A positive, innovative, forward thinking and outcomes focused approach.
- Results focused.
- Commitment to great customer service.
Why Choose Us
- Contributory pension scheme 4% to 10% matched contributions
- Hybrid working
- Free onsite car parking
- Life assurance of 4x annual salary (Terms and Conditions apply)
- 30 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays
- Two volunteer days per year
- Employee assistance programme (24/7 telephone advice, information portal & face to face counselling sessions)
- Corporate eye care scheme providing free eye tests and free VDU glasses or contribution towards VDU glasses
- Extensive annual Staff Wellbeing programme
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave provision
- Flexible annual benefits (for dental, healthcare, shopping vouchers, technology etc.)
- Annual flu vaccinations
- Access to an extensive range of corporate discounts on shopping, travel & days out
- Social events, including lunchtime walking, rounders, festive Fridays
- Travel loan
Our Values
Our culture is about the shared values, beliefs and behaviours that determine how we do things, then the ways and systems of working that help to get those things done.
Our new values, principles and behaviours will put customers at the heart and provide the foundation for the culture of the new organisation. Only by delivering a cohesive and customer-focused culture will we be able to achieve our purpose and priorites.
We have taken an inclusive and collaborative approach to developing the following values, working together with colleagues, customers and the Board:
- do the right thing
- pull together
- celebrate diversity
- love new ideas
- be kind
- keep our promises
Equal Opportunities Statement
TCH is an equal opportunities employer committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity or paternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, or caring responsibilities.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join TCH.
We are recognised as a ‘Disability Confident Committed Employer’. As part of this commitment, individuals who disclose at application stage that they have a disability, will be invited to interview provided they demonstrate that they meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Candidates will be asked if they require any support or reasonable adjustments to enable them to fully participate in the recruitment process.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location (UK): Northern Ireland - Northwest region
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £29,016 per annum
Benefits: Read more about the excellent benefits we offer on our profile page
Travel: Frequently across the region and occasionally to attend meetings/events across UK
Join us and use your skills, knowledge, passion and energy to help us achieve a future free from arthritis.
Our Services and Influencing Directorate is a supportive team, passionate about providing high-quality services to people with arthritis, helping people to take greater control of their condition and to make positive, informed choices to live well with arthritis.
We are looking to develop our services in Northern Ireland to be able to offer services to people living with arthritis and chronic pain.
About the role
You will co-ordinate all aspects of the ‘Together Versus Arthritis’ project within the area, which involves recruiting volunteers, service promotion and building relationships in the community. You will be responsible for supporting volunteers to deliver services, as well as monitoring and evaluation, so that we can effectively demonstrate the impact the service is making.
The service offers peer-led self-management and physical activity courses both within communities and online. Courses are designed to support people to develop the confidence, knowledge, and skills to live well with their condition.
You will help us to develop and pilot services for young people transitioning from our Young People and families service to adult services.
You will help us to ensure our services reach diverse communities in the Northwest, by co-producing resources, building partnerships and testing ways of working.
About you
If your knowledge, skills and experience include the following then we’d love to hear from you:
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Experience of delivering services within the voluntary sector.
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Experience of recruiting and supporting volunteers.
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Experience of building and maintaining relationships with local organisations and stakeholders, to develop effective partnerships.
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Experience of service monitoring, evaluation and delivering reports to meet targets.
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Strong communication skills – both written and verbal, and experience of presenting in front of groups of people.
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Strong administrative and IT skills – including MS Excel and Outlook.
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Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work effectively.
Application deadline and shortlisting
- We advise candidates to apply early as we reserve the right to close applications ahead of this date.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We do not wish to receive contact from agencies or media sales.
Interview
Interviews expected: Thursday 20 June in person - Venue in North West area to be confirmed.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee you will be offered an interview if you disclose a disability and demonstrate sufficient evidence within your application that you meet the essential criteria for this role. We will also make any reasonable adjustments you may require for your interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.