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Founded in 1903, Fauna & Flora International (FFI) is the world’s longest established international conservation organisation. Our vision is to create a sustainable future for the planet where biodiversity is conserved by the people living closest to it. We aim to do this through the conservation of threatened species and ecosystems worldwide, choosing solutions that are sustainable, based on sound science and take account of human needs. We have become a trusted entity in the world of conservation. Today FFI is active in over 40 countries.

On-farm biodiversity is key for providing ecosystem services within farmlands, as well as contributing to the resilience of biodiversity within the wider landscape. There is a growing body of research on how certain farmland management practices can support more on-farm biodiversity, and the beneficial impacts that this can provide to farmers (e.g., pollination). However, findings can vary greatly across studies, making it difficult to identify which agricultural practices can effectively increase biodiversity on farms. During this internship you will review the current knowledge, engage with in-country teams to capture their experiences, and develop management recommendations to help farmers to adopt practices which support more biodiversity on their farms, and so contributing to more ecologically resilient and biodiverse landscapes.

This internship will help you strengthen your skills in information synthesis and critical thinking, where you will work closely with agriculture-focused colleagues to develop guidance on what to consider when designing interventions for improving on-farm biodiversity. You’ll learn about the practicalities of implementing conservation projects in the field by interacting with agriculture staff from in-country teams and develop communication skills by engaging in meetings and developing and disseminating your findings (e.g. by developing recommendations, presenting results).

During this internship, you will have the opportunity to collaborate and work within the wider People & Nature team, by attending monthly meetings and discussions. Working within an international conservation organisation, you will learn from ongoing projects across the globe, to gain experience in biodiversity conservation within agricultural landscapes.

We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about on-farm biodiversity and biodiversity-friendly agricultural approaches and has a strong interest in learning and knowledge exchange. You must be a team player, with the ability to develop and work on your own initiative and have strong interpersonal skills and consideration for working with individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds.

Note that this internship has been designed to create a professional development opportunity for people who are new to the conservation sector. Therefore, applicants should have less than two years’ paid or unpaid experience in the conservation sector (not including academic work).

This role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa.

The closing date for applications is 14 June 2024.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Teaching Assistant to join our Education Team. This role will require the successful candidate to support an integrated and holistic approach to education, health and care, work under the direct supervision of an allocated teacher / senior  specialist teaching assistant, support access to learning and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils in learning opportunities and to assist the teacher in providing relevant support for pupils with severe learning difficulties (SLD), profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and complex therapeutic, medical and health needs.

You will be a natural and enthusiastic leader able to provide challenge and support to a high performing team.

Role Requirements

STL1 – Provide support for Learning Activities set by Classteacher & Senior Specialist Teaching Assistant

• To support learning activities for individual, groups or whole classes of pupils, leading activities under the direction of the teacher or Senior Teaching Assistant supporting the teacher in their delivery of lessons.
• To demonstrate our School Ethos and Pupil Charter throughout the School day.
• Holistically integrate education, health and care needs.
• Evaluate and record procedures for learning activities.
• To know individual learning targets for each pupil in the group(s) and take specific action to enable individual pupil goals be achieved.
• To attend to the general care, maintenance and storage of classroom equipment.

STL 2 – Support Children’s Development

• Observe pupils, sharing observational findings, contribute to the implementation of activities to support development.
• Actively contribute towards record-keeping particularly in respect of pupil learning, therapeutic interventions, behaviour management, child protection and any other specific programme set up for individual pupils by the teacher / Senior Specialist Teaching Assistant / Therapist.

STL 3 – Help to keep Children Safe

• Undertake annual safeguarding training.
• Adhere to the school’s Safeguarding and Child Protection procedures and policies. Recording incidents pertaining to pupil safety, including for illness, accidents and incidents, accepting that Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and that ‘it could happen here’.
• Read relevant documentation / mandatory reads in relation to Keeping Children Safe In Education.
• Report any signs and indicators of possible abuse, being sensitive to the child/young person and circumstances, Identifying, report and record changes in behaviour and physical signs.
• Be aware of and follow plans, risk assessments and record keeping pertaining to individual pupils, including care plans, health care plans, feeding plans, moving and handling and behaviour management plans, actively engaging in relevant training and competencies offered to ensure that you are able to support in keeping all pupils in the class safe.
• Ensure safe transport for all pupils in the class for off site visits.

STL 4 – Contribute to Positive Relationships

• Interact with and respond positively and professionally, to pupils and adults, including colleagues, other professionals and parents/ carers at all times.
• Work collaboratively as part of a class and wider School and organisational team.
• Actively support change where it is required to improve the teaching, learning and meeting of our pupils needs.

STL 5 – Provide Effective Support for your Colleagues

• Work effectively as a team member, being aware of and providing support to colleagues when needed.
• Embrace training and competencies to ensure that all staff in a class team are able to support each other.
• Complete all ‘Universal level training’.

STL 6 / STL 39 – Support Literacy and Numeracy Activities, Communication and Interaction Needs

• Support the delivery of appropriate communication, language and literacy as well as the learning targets related to cognition to individuals, small groups and whole classes of pupils, providing accurate support and feedback to the teacher and pupils.

STL 7 / STL 8 – Support and use Information Communication Technology (ICT) for Teaching and Learning

• Prepare commonly used ICT for use in lessons and be aware of and be able to use hardware and software commonly used in the school.
• Be aware of individual pupil’s specific needs as assessed by teachers and therapists and apply relevant recommendations.
• Support the delivery of lessons including ICT to individuals, small groups and whole classes of pupils.

STL 9 – Observe and Report of Pupil Performance

• Against intended learning targets be able to observe and complete assessments with teaching support.
• Support the classteacher in providing evidence (observational notes, photographs, videos) presenting in the appropriate format to assist the evaluation of evidence relating to the pupils’ stage of development.
• Be able to clearly explain and answer questions / justify your evidence of pupil performance to the teacher.
• Observe school policies and procedures for confidentiality of information about pupils.

STL 10 – Support Children’s Play and Learning

• To promote and support age-appropriate play for pupils.
• To supervise and actively encourage play and leisure activities during playtimes taking an active role in the organisation of play, leisure and recreational activities.

STL 11 – Contribute to supporting Bilingual / Multilingual Pupils

• When applicable be aware of the first language of pupils and their parents.

STL 12 / STL 38 – Support a Child with Disabilities or Special Educational Needs and Their Families

• Be confident in each of the pupils needs in the classroom and the relevant strategies that are required to support them.
• See the pupil as a ‘whole’ and integrate their education, health and care needs throughout their day.
• Support pupils with communication and interaction, cognition and learning, behaviour, emotional and social development needs and pupils sensory and/or physical needs.

STL 13 – Contribute to Moving and Handling Individuals

• Follow agreed Moving and Handling plans as prescribed by therapists undertaking relevant training and competencies prior to do any of the below:
• Carry out moves and changes of position taking account of the individual’s needs, preferences and their advice on the most appropriate methods and equipment.
• Use moving and handling methods appropriate to the individual’s condition, your personal handling limits and the equipment available.
• Move and change individual’s positions in ways which minimise pain, discomfort and friction and maximise the individual’s independence, self-respect and dignity.
• Observe, record and immediately report any significant changes in the individual’s condition when you are moving them.
• Record details of methods of moving and handling which the individual finds acceptable according to legal and organisational requirements.
• Undertake therapeutic programmes that have been developed by physio and occupational therapists.

STL 14 – Support Individuals during Therapy Sessions

• Receive relevant training from therapists and then implement training and competencies throughout the pupils’ day.
• Be able to articulate the purpose of programmes and ensure their delivery in an integrated way.
• Work with individuals to identify the effectiveness of the therapy sessions on their health and social well-being.
• Check observations with appropriate people and against agreed outcomes.
• Identify any issues or problems in relation to the therapy sessions and work with individuals, key people and others to identify and agree changes to the therapy sessions.
• Record and report on therapy sessions within confidentiality agreements and according to legal and organisational requirements.

STL 16 – Provide Displays

• To produce and maintain displays in accordance with the school’s Display Policy.
• To ensure that Information Governance and Confidentiality is applied to any information that you are privy to.

STL 19 / STL 37 / STL 41 – Promote Positive Behaviour

• Highlight and praise positive aspects of pupils’ behaviour appropriate to the individual.
• Recognise patterns and triggers which may lead to inappropriate behavioural responses and take appropriate action to pre-empt problems.
• Encourage the team to support pupils consistently and regularly review their own behaviours to model intended outcomes.
• Provide feedback to relevant people on progress made by any pupils with a behaviour support plan in line with the school’s Behaviour Policy.
• Implement individual pupil behaviour management programmes if required.

STL 31 – Prepare and Maintain the Learning Environment

• Prepare the learning environment to meet the needs of individual pupils.
• Support the teacher in the preparation of resources needed for lessons by gathering and appropriately positioning them for access.
• To ensure that pupils are in the right place at the right time in the right clothing with the appropriate equipment in the correct position.

STL 40 – Support Pupils with Cognition and Learning Needs

• Implement agreed strategies to support pupils with cognition and learning difficulties to learn.
• Sequence and structure learning environment and experiences ensuring adequate time.
• Consistently apply visual, auditory, object and tactile cues.
• Provide an appropriate level of assistance to enable the pupil to experience a sense of achievement, maintain self-esteem and self-confidence and encourage self-help skills.
• Listen carefully to the pupil and positively encourage him/her to communicate his/her needs and ideas.

STL 42 – Support Pupils with Sensory and/or Physical Needs

• Obtain accurate and up-to-date information about: a the nature and level of the pupil’s sensory and/or physical needs and apply to the pupil’s learning needs, planned learning tasks and activities.
• With support adapt the layout of the learning environment and the equipment used to enable the pupil with sensory and/or physical needs to access and maximise learning opportunities.
• Encourage the pupil to actively participate in learning tasks and activities consistent with his/her developmental level, physical abilities and any medical conditions.
• Ensure that any specialist equipment is used appropriately to maintain the pupil’s comfort and maximise his/her participation in learning tasks and activities.
• Give appropriate assistance to enable the pupil to experience a sense of achievement and encourage independence.
• Positively reinforce the pupil’s efforts to participate in learning tasks and activities.

STL 43 – Assist in the Administration of Medication

• Apply standard precautions for infection control and other relevant health and safety measures.
• Report any discrepancies or omissions you might find to the person in control of the administration and to relevant staff as appropriate.
• Be aware of School procedures.
• Contribute to administering and record keeping of medication to individuals in the appropriate manner, using the correct techniques according to the care plan if signed off as competent in doing so.
• Ensure the security of medications throughout the process and ensure all medication is stored in the correct safe place when administration is complete.

STL 4 – Meet their Personal Support Needs

• Attend to pupils’ personal care needs as and when necessary ensuring care and dignity at all times.
• Assist with the organisation of refreshments and mealtimes, feeding individual pupils where necessary including feeding by gastric tube after receiving the necessary training.
• Support pupils in the water and assist with swimming and or hydrotherapy programmes.

PDR – Take part in School Staff Development Procedures

• Take part in a performance management programme and work towards specific pupil progress and professional development targets.
• Take part in a staff induction programme, and pursue other training opportunities as agreed with the line manager.
• Take part in staff development days, class team meetings, departmental meetings, whole staff meetings and other occasional meetings held in usual working hours.
• To support students and volunteers who work within the classroom from time to time.
• The roles and responsibilities in this job description can be reviewed at any time in order to better meet the needs of pupils.
• All of our Support Assistants will be expected to work with a range of pupils in their class and maybe requested to work with others across the School.

The right candidate will have experience of working in a complex environment, across a large and diverse workforce, you will be exceptionally organised with a high-level of attention to detail. You will naturally possess excellent inter-personal skills, and an ability to consult and positively engage with key stakeholders across the organisation.

 With experience of working in a complex environment, across a large and diverse workforce, you will be exceptionally organised with a high-level of attention to detail. You will naturally possess excellent inter-personal skills, and an ability to consult and positively engage with key stakeholders across the organisation.

Terms and Conditions

PLEASE NOTE: The Children's Trust Application Form MUST be completed and submitted, for your application to be considered. As part of the shortlisting process, gaps in employment will be examined and further explored during the interview process. 

Strictly no agencies, please.

As we often receive high levels of applicants for our roles, we regret that we will only be able to contact those applicants who are shortlisted for interviews. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted for an interview on this occasion.

About Us

The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.

Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.

Staff Benefits

The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including, adoption pay, time off for fertility treatment, enhanced paternity leave, paid carers leave, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms, time off for gender reassignment.

We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.

Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Rehabilitation of Offenders

Many roles at The Children’s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.  Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected.  The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children’s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.

Online Searches

In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.

Assistant Support and Outreach Worker (Roma Speaking)

Location: London
Department: Frontline London
Contract type: 1 Year Fixed Term Contract
Hours: 35
Salary: £23,933 per annum

Big Issue Changing Lives CIC is looking for an Support and Outreach Assistant to support the direct the direct delivery of services to individuals participating in Big Issue enterprises, including selling the Big Issue magazine.  The core of the role is facilitating access for members of our Roma Communities to the Hand Up Service and other local services, resources and networks required to address the barriers they are facing to moving forwards out of poverty. Where local services and resources are not available you will also support the Outreach Team with the delivery of information, guidance and some direct interventions, such as training sessions, directly.

This is self-starter role in which you’ll be responsible for connecting with potential service users within the Roma community, introducing the service to them, sharing information from our Hand Up plus services and supporting them to engage with the core Hand Up service. You’ll be working within a small team of Outreach workers and will work to maintain a set of Service Standards which help maintain the quality of the service nationally.

The role is highly flexible and no two days are the same. You’ll bring your own experience and knowledge to the role, as well as your ability to speak Romanian. We will support you to build on that through an ongoing training and development programme which aims to ensure all Hand Up Service Team members have up to date, relevant, knowledge in key areas including housing, benefits, debt, immigration and more. In the course of a day, you’ll usually be working with service users across multiple of these issues and supporting engagement with a wide range of external agencies such as health services, local authorities, charities and more, to get access to services for those you are supporting. 

Your main roles and responsibilities will be:

• Undertake phone and in person outreach to introduce the Hand Up service to Roma Big Issues vendors 
• Delivery of direct intervention to Roma vendors using guidance and resources provided 
• Join meetings with Roma Vendors and Outreach Workers to support with action planning and provision of support and guidance 
• Support with translation and interpretation within your local team to enable accessibility of the service for Roma vendors 
• Support the local Hand Up Service to build current knowledge of local and national agencies that can support Roma vendors 
• Support the organisation and delivery with Roma Vendors of 1-2-1 and group training sessions and drop-ins
• Ensure that your work meets service standards and targets and complete surveys with vendors as required
• Involving Roma service users in the service design and delivery as local and national opportunities arise 
• Adhere to all required policies and procedures including with regards to safeguarding, lone and safe working, case work management and expenses and finances
• Undertake any other duties as required by your manager (within reasonable expectations)

You need to be:

• Passionate about and committed to supporting those living in poverty 
• Confident communicator face to face and on the phone in both Romanian and English, with ability to convey information clearly
• Able to build rapport with diverse individuals from the Roma community
• Knowledge and understanding of the challenges and inequalities that individuals from the Roma community may face in the UK
• Excellent time management and very organised, with the ability to complete tasks by agreed deadlines 
• Good data entry skills
• Able to represent the organisation to other professionals and partner agencies 
• Able to work with individuals in both one to one and group formats 
• Able to follow guidelines and work within policies, seeking support from line manager as needed
• Willing to work in flexible locations including our community office, as well as visiting vendors at pitches and attending community meetings. This role is not suitable for home- based working.

Please use your cover letter to demonstrate how you meet each of the following requirements. We recommend addressing each requirement specifically within your application.  Voluntary experience and lived experience are welcome as evidence of your relevant experience, knowledge and skills, as well as any work experience. 

Salary and Benefits offered

• Salary of £23,933 per annum
• Incremental holiday entitlement starting at 25 days per year plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time staff) plus paid leave to care for a sick child or grandchild and a sick or elderly relation
• Company Sick Pay
• Enhanced contribution to our workplace pension
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Training and development opportunities including an open learning library and management training schemes
• Health benefits include life cover, a health cash plan scheme which provides access to counselling and a range of therapies
• Please note that we reserve the right to review and amend our staff benefits and they do not form part of any  contract of employment

Workplace details

This role could be based at our Big Issue office in London, but you will be mostly be working out and about within the community.

Closing date - 16 June 2024. Please note that we may interview before the role is closed so please apply asap. 

Big Issue Group is striving towards Equal Opportunities. We particularly welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our sector, such as women in senior roles, and people with disabilities and from Black and Minority Ethnic communities.

Since 1991, The Big Issue has fought poverty by creating opportunities and supporting people to take control of their lives. Over time our organisation has grown and now The Big Issue Group consists of The Big Issue Company Ltd and Big Issue Invest Ltd (our social investment arm). In addition, we also have our sister charity The Big Issue Foundation.

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We have an exciting opportunity for an IDVA to join the Lancashire team based at Preston working 30 hours a week.

Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?

Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?

If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• An extra day off for your Birthday
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About the role:

This role is based at our office in Preston, with cover in the Accrington area as required. Once you have completed training & probation period you can apply for hybrid working, all travel costs to and from appointments from your office base will be reimbursed. As an IDVA you will:

• Focus on victims at risk of harm, providing a pro-active, short to medium term crisis intervention service
• Support victims face to face or by telephone
• Develop individual safety plans to meet client's needs as identified
• Provide advocacy, emotional and practical support and information to victims including legal & civil options, housing, health & finance & support through the criminal justice system
• Participate in multi agency meetings providing the voice of the client

You will need:

• An understanding of domestic abuse & it's impact
• Knowledge of risk assessment, safety planning & risk management
• Knowledge of Safeguarding issues & the legal responsibilities surrounding these
• Theoretical, practical & procedural knowledge of civil & criminal justice remedies
• Experience of working within a multi-agency and legislative framework
• Ability to manage a complex caseload, able to prioritise effectively
• Strong crisis management skills, able to deal with stressful & difficult situations
• Good communication, negotiation & advisory skills, both written & verbal
• Good IT skills including, Microsoft Office & Case Management systems

This role involves regular travel and due to the location, a driving license and access to a vehicle is considered an essential requirement.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

About Us:

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.

As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website, and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We looking forward to hearing from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.

 Diocese of Chester

Flourish Co-ordinator

Part-Time (0.2)

Salary £36,179 (FTE), £7,235.80 (actual)

2 Year Fixed-term Contract

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a co-ordinator for the Flourish project in the Diocese of Chester.

As part of the Church of England’s Growing Faith initiative, Flourish aims to see a network of 450 new worshipping communities established in educational settings across England, beginning with a pilot scheme involving 40 locations in 12 dioceses. There will be 4 pilot projects within the Diocese of Chester.

The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience of working with children and young people, together with an appreciation of the missional task facing the church, particularly in regard to engaging missionally with a more diverse demographic.

This is a part-time position for 1 day (7 hours) per week.  The role offers hybrid working that includes working from Church House at Daresbury Park, Warrington, and travel around the Diocese.

There is an Occupational Requirement for the postholder to be a practising Christian in accordance with the Equality Act, 2010. An Enhanced DBS Disclosure will be required.

The job description, person specification and application form can be downloaded from the Diocesan website: please see website link as detailed in the documents attached below.

For informal conversation, contact Rev Peter Froggatt, Director of Outreach - please see email address as detailed in the documents attached below.

This post could be worked in conjunction with the Christian Distinctiveness and Worship Officer post. For further details please see website link as detailed in the documents attached below.

Closing date: Sunday 16th June 2024

Interviews: Tuesday 25th June 2024

As an integral member of the Marketing and Admissions team, you will help support ticketing set up, booking enquiries and reporting that help to deliver excellent customer service, event sales and drive admissions to this Arts and Crafts gem in Compton, Surrey. 

Working collaboratively with the Head of Marketing and Admissions as well as the public facing teams, you will support creative tactics to drive sales online, help to manage group bookings, and understand customer needs to help develop the functionality of our systems. This role is critical to the continued success of the organisation’s exciting programme of events and exhibitions.

Organisation, teamwork and attention to detail are key to success in this position.

For full details and how to apply please visit our website.

Closing date: Monday 17 June at 5pm

Interviews:  Friday 28 June

Watts Gallery Trust is committed to providing equality of opportunity for all staff and welcomes applications from all individuals for advertised jobs that match their skills and interests. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.  We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, and from disabled candidates, as these groups are under-represented within the Arts field and at Watts Gallery Trust.

Salary: £24,102 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Full time: 37.5 hours per week

Location: Norwich

Closing date: Sunday 16th June 2024 at 11.30 pm

We’re looking for an enthusiastic individual with office administration and customer service experience to join us as an Administrator and provide the support we need to help us deliver an effective local service. This is an exciting opportunity and you will play a key part in standing up to the housing emergency.

About Shelter

Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet every day millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.

We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything,

We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.

About the team 

In Norfolk we have provided housing advice for over 25 years, with offices in Norwich and Kings Lynn as well as Court Desks in Norwich, Kings Lynn and Great Yarmouth County Courts. We work within communities to understand and respond to the housing issues they have and work in partnership to deliver our priorities: supporting people with additional needs, combatting discrimination and disrepair in the private rented sector and fair access to and delivery of social housing throughout Norfolk.

About the role

You will be the first point of contact for in-person and telephone callers to the service which involves taking client details, providing information and working with advisers to direct enquiries to the right people. You will provide administrative support functions and have responsibility for designing and developing office systems and processes, data input, extraction and analysis and finance administration.  Helping the front line team with case administration, assisting the Hub management with ad-hoc projects and making sure that our office equipment is properly maintained – these are all aspects of this interesting, varied and vital role.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

About you

With proven office administration and customer service experience, you’ll be a confident user of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook. Someone with a passion for social justice, who thrives in a fast paced and busy office environment, you have a flexible and tenacious approach and enjoy learning new skills. You will be able to input, extract and analyse data and be able to review processes, introducing new ways of working where needed.

In return we can offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Home is everything. We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Join us in ending the devastating impact the housing emergency has on people and our communities.

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

How to apply

Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement with responses to points 1 - 4 in the ‘About you’ section of the job description, of no more than 350 words per point

Please provide specific examples following the STAR format and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviour below throughout your responses.

• We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset.

CVs without supporting statements will not be considered. 

The Battersea Infrastructure Services Team is looking for someone to join them as a Infrastructure Services Administrator, to provide effective, efficient and customer-focused administrative support for the team.

Within this role, you will be pivotal in keeping Battersea's centres running, as the first point of contact for customers, covering the helpdesk and office duties, administering the stock system, ordering supplies and managing POs, and carrying out general health and safety administrative tasks.

We are looking for someone who has experience of working collaboratively with colleagues from different teams, has strong organisational skills and experience of delivering high quality administrative work and customer service.

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: 12th June 2024
Interview date(s): TBC

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.

£11,500 - £12,500 pro rata (full time equivalent of £23,000 - £25,000 pa)

Fixed Term Contract until 30th September 2024

Part-time – 17.5 hours a week

Swansea

Ref: CFC-231

Are you a driven and compassionate individual with excellent people skills? Do you have the skills and commitment to undertake a role that’s diverse and fast-paced? Then join St Giles as a Children & Families Caseworker and you will be embarking on a highly rewarding and career-enhancing position.

St Giles Trust is a Charity helping people facing severe disadvantage to find jobs, homes and the right support they need.  We help them to become positive contributors to local communities and wider society. We passionately believe everybody is capable of changing their lives. Our mission is we empower people to overcome injustices for themselves, their families and their local communities – we achieve this through offering support from someone who has been there. Our peer-led services form the backbone of our work. 

BACKGROUND: 
For many families there are issues that precede a young person’s gang involvement. Personal circumstances typically involve poverty, unsuitable housing, separation, family conflict, domestic abuse, substance misuse, mental health and imprisonment.

Gang involvement increases the risk of violence and victimisation to the young person, their friends and their family, therefore, it essential when supporting young people to exit gangs we adopt a ‘whole family’ approach.

A ‘whole family’ approach involves working with the family to assess risk, ensuring all family members feel safe, mentoring young people who are involved in or at risk of gang and serious youth violence and offering holistic support to enable the family to achieve their potential and raise aspirations.

Without the right support, families can become trapped in a cycle of homelessness, crime, unemployment and poverty that is passed on from generation to generation.

St Giles Trust solution to this stark reality is our Children & Families Service. The C&F team offer an intensive and holistic approach that seeks to understand the complex and inter-related family issues behind poverty in order to resolve them. Children & Families Caseworkers break the cycle, unlocking chaotic families’ potential, and empowering them to raise themselves out of poverty.

Key Deliverables:

• To develop and maintain relationships with other agencies, ensuring a steady flow of referrals to the project; in particular schools, PRU’s, Youth Offending Services and Children’s Social Care. 
• To support families using a  1:1 tailored and holistic practical & emotional support to improve mental health & wellbeing, housing, finances, living environment and increase their readiness to engage in training and employment 
• To complete initial needs assessments with families and support them to develop individual action plans and regularly review to assess progress 
• To promote inter-agency collaboration in the assessment and planning process and to include involved agencies in the delivery of the services
• To carry out and review thorough risk management plans with families ensuring each family member has an age-appropriate safety plan
• Provide a client led support service that responds to individual’s needs. Key elements will include supporting with housing, finances, schooling, parenting, health and wellbeing, ETE and criminal justice
• To support families who are affected by domestic violence, this will include working with victims and perpetrators
• To deliver the service in a timely and targeted manner, working through identified issues on the action plan, promoting case closure as an achievable outcome
• To close cases effectively and positively, identifying a survival plan for the client that can be used for ongoing support and agencies that can be used if serious problems develop in the future
• To support the Team Leader  with other tasks as and when required
• To carry out any other similar duties as required, including providing support to other St Giles Trust projects on occasion. 

What we are looking for from you – Person Specification 

When completing your application form please address the points marked with (A) set out below. 

Experience:

• Experience of working with socially excluded children, young people and adults. (A) 
• Experience of providing advice and guidance and/or mentoring to Families.  (A) 
• Experience in negotiating and networking with partner agencies to establish links to further the aims of a project. 
• Experience of successfully engaging with challenging families and young people, for example people those who have complex needs, people who are reluctant to discuss their needs, and people who are angry and confused. 

Qualifications:

• Mentoring Level 3 qualification (or be willing to work towards this). (A) 
• Any other level 3 and up qualifications.

Knowledge: 

• Knowledge of anti-discriminatory working practices, and the implications of both within the working environment. 
• Practical application of diversity awareness and unconscious bias in employment.(A) 
• Knowledge of and commitment to safeguarding practices and policies, and an ability to promote safeguarding among vulnerable clients and colleagues. (A) 

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to be a flexible and co-operative member of a team. 
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and awareness of the issues faced by our client group, in particular barriers faced by people with lived in experience. (A) 
• Ability to work alongside other professionals, professionally representing St Giles Trust
• The ability to use and develop monitoring systems to record all aspects of the project, and the ability to write case studies on sessions with young people.
• Ability to calculate risk and implement safety procedures when engaging with clients. 
• An ability to recognise the signs of child sexual and criminal exploitation (CSE and CCE) and, following safeguarding policies and measures, take appropriate action. 
• Strong IT skills including proven experience of using Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook in a similar work environment.  Ability to work with case database (e.g. Inform) on a day-to-day basis. 

Attitude:

• Commitment to consultative & collaborative ways of working. 
• Commitment to and understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries. 
• Respect for the values and ethos of St Giles Trust. 
• Personal and professional integrity. (A) 
• Positive attitude towards staff, clients and our Peers/volunteers.
• Emotionally Resilient. (A) 

What we will do to support you in this role 

We will provide the following resources to assist in the successful achievement of the responsibilities outlined above: 

• On-going and targeted learning and development that will support and enable you to deliver the role to a high standard;
• A  full induction;
• Continuous support and supervision including reflective practice to develop your learning and skills as a practitioner. 

As an organisation that works with children and adults at risk we are committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the safety of our clients and successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS.

Please note this role requires Enhanced Child and Adult Workforce with Child Barred list

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, season ticket loan and much more.

We are an equity and inclusion confident employer. We welcome all applications and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage ) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.

St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.

Closing date: 11pm, Tuesday 25th June 2024 

We are looking for a Lending Administrator to help us support our work lending to churches and charities across the UK.  The role is critical in ensuring that the administration of the team is managed and organised to a high standard, helping to maintain accurate and up-to-date records, as well as providing a great customer service to those we serve. The role holder will contribute to a culture of collaboration, transparency, and excellence, while building and maintaining relationships across the organisation with a friendly, approachable and can-do attitude.

You will have the opportunity to have a huge impact! By using your administrative knowledge and experience to support work across the organisation, this drives Kingdom impact and enables Stewardship to continue to be a part of God’s plan of generosity and gospel hope. 

As a result of our Christian ethos, this post is covered by an Occupational Requirement (OR) under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010. The successful applicant will be expected to be a practising Christian and to clearly demonstrate a personal commitment to the mission, principles, values and practices contained in our Ethos Statement, by:
Active membership of local church congregation.
An understanding of the faith aspects of the work of Christian charities, including the preparedness to pray with colleagues, where appropriate.

Mind BLMK works across our communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with a range of partners, we offer a number of activities from our wellbeing centres and local venues to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, and our aim is to make sure that no-one has to face a mental health problem alone.

Fundraising and Engagement Officer
Post no: 591
Office base: HQ, Flitwick
Area covered: Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £24,720 per annum
Hours: 37.0 hours per week, Monday to Friday

About the Role

This role is an exciting opportunity to work for Mind BLMK as part of the Fundraising & Engagement Team.

Acting as the first point of contact for all Fundraising & Comms enquiries and in line with Mind BLMK’s Fundraising and Communications Strategy, this is a busy role and will require excellent stewardship and donor care skills as well as meticulous organisation and innovative thinking. As an Ambassador for Mind BLMK, you will need to have a passion for mental health and an ability to operate at all levels.

The successful applicant will generate income and support all aspects of communication and marketing, to help to maximise local support, raise awareness of our work in the community, and by providing exceptional supporter stewardship, in line with Mind BLMK’s Fundraising and Communication strategy.

Key Duties

• Act as the first point of contact for all fundraising enquiries and provide stewardship and donor care for Mind BLMK’s individual givers, corporates, groups, volunteers and other supporters of the charity, in line with the fundraising strategy.
• Act as first point of contact for all marketing, PR and event enquiries.
• Send donors bespoke information and materials to support their fundraising at Mind BLMK.
• Ensure supporter interaction points (telephone, post, email) adhere to the highest standard.
• Support existing and develop new partnerships with corporates, organisations, and individuals, to support income growth.
• Develop and maintain relationships with philanthropists and encourage legacy giving.
• Help with the co-ordination of fundraising volunteers, as requested or as appropriate.
• Help to identify and develop potential areas of fundraising growth and process improvements, in line with the Fundraising Strategy and supporting net income growth.
• Write and send outgoing thank you letters to all income streams.
• Help maintain an up-to-date and accurate supporter database, finance log and fundraising and communications materials.
• Support the implementation of marketing strategies and targeted campaigns; plan, develop, and ensure the production of multi-media communications, PR, and marketing materials and compelling stories.
• Work closely with external organisations in order to raise awareness of services available locally and increase access to provision for individuals across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes.

Entitlements/benefits:

• 25 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
• Auto-enrolment NEST pension scheme (employer contributes 3%, employee contributes 5%)
• Westfield Health Plan – includes access to everyday healthcare and indemnifies towards the cost of routine health care.
• Discounts available through Blue Light Card & Tickets for Good
• In-house and external Learning and Development as appropriate for the role.
• Flexible Working On request (in line with Mind BLMK policy on Right to Request Flexible Working)

If you have a passion for working in mental health and possess the required skills, we would love to hear from you.

Closedown: 5pm Tuesday 4th June 2024 
Interview date: TBC
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply
Start date: ASAP

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

Mind BLMK has been committed to the Mindful Employer charter and the Disability Confident Employer Scheme since 2008.

Please note: Mind BLMK follows Safer Recruitment practices and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Therefore all our roles are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

No agencies please.

Battersea’s Income Generation department raises around 60% of the Charity’s total income. Working with colleagues across the organisation, we provide members of the public and organisations with opportunities to engage with Battersea and to support our work to make sure Battersea can be here for every cat and dog now and in the future. Our supporters are at the very heart of our fundraising and our Supporter Services Team ensures that all our fundraising is undertaken with care, attention, is compliant and data driven to enable our teams to fundraise effectively. They support our donors and customers that give generously to Battersea ensuring that they are recognised and celebrated through excellence in customer care. 

We are looking for an individual to join us as a Supporter Services Administrator to deliver excellent supporter care to existing, potential and previous supporters of Battersea, to develop relationships and fundraise Battersea.

The ideal candidate would be someone who has experience of working in a customer services environment with strong administration skills, with empathy and the ability to communicate clearly with different groups of people.

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): w/c 17th June - w/c 24th 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.

OLDHAM COMMUNITY HUB YOUTH DEVELOPMENT WORKER

 PART-TIME, 32 HOURS PER WEEK

FIXED TERM, 1 year

SALARY:  £20,250 per annum pro-rata (25,312 for 1FTE)

LOCATION:  Oldham

Want to make your community a better place?

Will you support young people to recognise and reach their potential?

Are you passionate about supporting young people and communities impacted by violence?

Want to be part of a supportive, dynamic, fun & quality team?

Oasis are now in a position to employ an experienced Youth Development Worker to work alongside the children’s, youth and community hub team in Oldham. The role will be focussed on the Oldham South community (surrounding Oasis Academies Oldham and Limeside) working closely with the academies as part of Oasis Hub Oldham.

As a Youth Development Worker you will;

· Work as part of the community hub team to plan and deliver youth services that address the needs of the local neighbourhood, including open access, holiday and community activities.

· Deliver targeted programmes of work for young people impacted by youth violence.

· Build positive and supportive relationships with young people to develop their skills, knowledge and aspirations.

· Strengthen and sustain working relationships with local partners to provide holistic, sustainable and bespoke support for young people.

· Support communities impacted by critical incidents.

Amongst other requirements, the successful post holder must have:

· Relevant experience OR qualification in Youth & Community (JNC), Social Work (QSW) or SEND.

· Proven experience working with young people ‘at risk’.

· Reliability, with a flexible approach to changes and able to work unsociable hours.

As part of the package, Oasis offers:

• A pension scheme, currently offering 7% employer contribution.
• A generous holiday allowance and training opportunities.
• A supportive, friendly work environment, with flexible working arrangements.

If you are interested in this position, please email a CV and covering letter detailing why you feel you are suitable for this role. We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups. If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers to application, please let us know. 

Completed applications should be returned by 9am 3rd June.

Interviews will take place on W/C 10th June.

Oasis is a multi-national charity supporting young people and their families in 8 countries worldwide. Our vision is for building healthy communities: places where everyone is included, making a contribution and reaching their full potential.

Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks. 

The successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK.  Oasis cannot assist with sponsorship or visas.

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.  Registered Charity No. 1163889

Guts UK’s vision is of a world where digestive disorders are better understood, better treated and everyone who lives with one gets the support they need. We are a small, energetic and passionate team of ten, working out of two offices in London and Yorkshire. These dual locations allow us to serve as a national charity to help the whole UK get to grips with guts.

We are a fast growing charity with a mission to end the pain and suffering for the millions affected by digestive diseases. We have bold and ambitious plans to help discover new knowledge, kinder treatments and save lives. Despite our fast growth, our community remains at the heart of everything that we do and every decision we make – a rare privilege.

What we're looking for?

Guts UK are looking for an administrative assistant to support the team from their London office. This assistant will keep close control of some of our key admin processes like travel booking and expenses and will be the main point person for keeping our London office and our leadership team organised. They will also support with ensuring all of our governance runs smoothly and new team members can start with us seamlessly.

What we’re really looking for is someone to support the smooth running of our day-to-day operations and to ensure we can all work together, and get together, easily and ideally more often. If you’re organized, love your admin and pride yourself on keeping things running smoothly then this could the role for you!

The candidate:

• You will be a natural organiser with a keen eye for detail and planning
• You will thrive in a fast paced environment where multi-tasking is key
• You have great attention to detail and pride yourself on accuracy
• You are willing to try new things and would be excited to work on new initiatives and activities
• You will be passionate about people, with a warm, engaging personality.
• You are a great team player and willing to muck-in and support the wider team as required
• You will have a genuine interest or connection to our cause and a real desire to help the UK to get to grips with guts!

The full job description including role responsibilities and more detailed person specification are available in the attached job pack