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OVERVIEW:
Tom’s Trust provides psychological support for children with brain tumours and their families. Our head office is based in Cambridge but we have a number of staff who work hybrid or fully remote from home.
We already operate services in the North East and North West as well as the East of England but are determined to keep helping more families in more regions and we need someone to help us do that.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
We are looking for a creative and enthusiastic Digital Marketing and Communications Officer to join our small, friendly team. With digital marketing experience, the successful candidate will play a key role in attracting and engaging more visitors and donors to Tom’s Trust.
You will be a team player who is comfortable getting stuck in as there will be occasions where you need to get involved in things that may be outside of your direct job role.
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INTERVIEW:
Interviews for this role will be virtual. While the closing date is 9am on Friday 12th April, we may conduct interviews as we receive suitable applications and may just appoint if we feel we have found the right candidate.
Please send your CV and a covering letter.
Interviews for this role will be virtual. While the closing date is 9am on Friday 19th April, we may conduct interviews as we receive suitable applications and may just appoint if we feel we have found the right candidate so please apply at your earliest convenience.
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Overall purpose:
Principal Accountabilities:
As Marketing Executive in the Marketing & Communications team, you will support our marketing activity to help grow our brand, our supporter base and increase engagement with individuals and businesses within the automotive industry. You’ll work closely and collaboratively with colleagues to deliver the best possible results for digital communications delivered via content on our website, social channels and email to support the delivery of Ben’s overall Health & Wellbeing content strategy.
- Develop our social media channels to grow audiences and increase engagement with the people we support, and who support Ben
- Produce high-quality content that key audiences will find interesting and useful and meets strategic objectives
- Support to develop a programme of regular content for social channels, email and website and maintaining and updating calendars as appropriate
- Work with the Digital Marketing and Engagement Manager to plan and deliver the Health & Wellbeing calendar of awareness content and engagement
- Plan and deliver all digital communications in line with the overall campaign/content planners and internal processes are managed effectively
- Plan, create and develop content which is tailored to audience personas
- Work with colleagues to develop content that is relevant for our audiences and is channel and brand appropriate
- Manage end to end email process – from creating emails, automations, using correct data & segments to sending & then evaluating campaigns
- Use a test and learn approach in order to learn from user behaviour and to ensure Ben leverages digital communications channels to reach and engage target audiences
- Support online advertising (social, retargeting and PPC)
Experience required:
(E = Essential / D = Desired):
- 2+ years content writing experience
- Writing, creating and producing content in multiple formats for various audiences and touch points
- Managing end to end email production from data management and segmentation to email creation to sending and evaluation
- Creating effective content and supporting others to do this
- Understanding and application of brand guidelines
- Excellent spelling and grammar, with the ability to change the tone of voice dependent on the audience
- Practical content gathering, writing, and editing
- Managing online and social media advertising campaigns
- Understanding and creation of on-page SEO and knowledge of the wider SEM implications
- Use of CMS, web platforms such as Umbraco
- Use of collaborative tools such as Google Drive, Trello, Teams etc
- Social media channels, analytics and scheduling software e.g. Sprout Social
- Using a test and learn approach to increase engagement
- Working in a collaborative and consultative way with in-house teams, taking account of others priorities and helping others to achieve their goals
- Strong organisational & project management skills
- Experience of working for a charity or not-for- profit organisation (D)
Technical Knowledge:
(E = Essential / D = Desired):
- Degree level qualification (D)
- Digital marketing qualification
- High level of computer literacy and the ability to pick up new systems and software quickly
- Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat Creative software (D)
- Knowledge of marketing principles and techniques
- Understanding of how data describes audiences and how this impacts the development and evaluation of content
- Great understanding of user journeys
- Understanding of charity working regulation and standards (D)
- Understanding of the automotive industry of its needs and requirements (D)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Families Out Loud (FOL) is a Wiltshire charity working with families challenged by someone else’s drug and alcohol dependency, supporting them to bravely build a better life. We want to reach every family impacted by drug and alcohol use so they can speak out, free from stigma, and receive the support, care and help they need. Our services include one-to-one, group, family and bereavement support, as well as a specialist teen support service.
FOL was founded 5 years ago by the current board of trustees, all of whom have lived-experience of family addiction. If you're an experienced marketing coordinator who would like to be part of a friendly and supportive team that's passionate about helping people, apply today!
About the role
As a Marketing Coordinator working with Families Out Loud, you will be an energetic person who is passionate about brand awareness. You will complete themed projects encompassing both digital outputs and local community relationship building (e.g. launch of a new service – for example our new Teen Support engagement – or promoting upcoming events and driving target audience attendance). Within our values of Listen, Care, Be Practical and Show Determination, the key responsibilities of the role are:
- Plan, create, proofread and edit written and visual content, including the quarterly newsletter, for different audiences and channels
- Make contact and build relationships with community partners
- Work as part of a team to deliver in-person fundraising events
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of FOL’s marketing initiatives
- Work collaboratively with the Fundraiser
- Provide end-of-project reports
- Develop and maintain a good understanding of the charity’s services
Person Specification
We expect you to meet most of these criteria. However, we don’t expect you to meet every point and welcome applicants with transferable skills and the ability to apply themselves in a new context.
Qualifications & experience
Essential
- At least two years’ experience in a marketing or a copywriting role
- Experienced in using social media, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Just Giving
- Ability to represent the charity at fundraising events in Wiltshire
Desirable
- Lived-experience or an understanding of family addiction
- A marketing-related degree or CIM qualification
- Experience in using Canva, WordPress and Mailchimp
- Experience in the marketing aspects of in-person fundraising events
Skills and knowledge
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to connect with community partners and stakeholders
- A high standard of written English with the ability to produce clear, concise and effective copy
- Creative and professional design skills
- A good eye for detail
- An ability to multi-task and work within deadlines
- Excellent organisation and time-management skills
- Ability to work as part of a team to deliver the charity’s 5-year Strategic Plan
This role is sponsored by The National Lottery
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Job Title: Development Manager
Place of Work: Salford M6
Hours of Work: Part Time, 28 hours per week (flexibly across four days, 9am–4.30pm)
Salary: Competitive - Actual salary £28,728 to £30,168 per annum (FTE £35,904 to £37,710)
Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact on mental health? Do you possess strategic acumen and a drive for innovation? If so, we invite you to apply for the position of Development Manager at START.
About Us: START is a leading mental health charity that has been delivering mental health recovery and prevention services in Salford for almost 30 years. We are dedicated to creating positive change and supporting individuals on their mental health journey.
Our mission is to improve and enhance the quality of life, health and wellbeing of target groups within the community, in particular people at risk of experiencing mental health difficulties or social Isolation.
About the Role: The Development Manager will play a key role in ensuring that we build on existing significant relationships as well as identifying and securing new and emerging opportunities within both the mental health and creative health landscape.
We are looking for a dynamic individual who can ensure that START continues to be recognised as a valued and successful partner organisation. The role offers unparalleled opportunities for personal and professional growth and the prospect of shaping your own career trajectory within a thriving charity that has doubled in size over the past 5 years.
Closing date: 12 noon on Friday 5th April 2024.
Interviews are scheduled to be held on Thursday 18th April 2024.
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Purpose of the Job
- To Develop a new co-production and community engagement network that will play a leading role in driving service transformation across the West London NHS Trust.
- Liaise closely with the NHS Transformation Team to gain key insights on NHS services…
- Crisis & inpatient mental health services
- Child and adolescent mental health services and developmental services
- Older people’s mental health services
- Community and recovery mental health services
- Psychological medicine services
- Integrated care services
Key Responsibilities
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- Organise regular network meetings comprised of service users from across the NHS Network and Mind Networks.
- Deliver regular in-reach into inpatient services and closed inpatient groups to provide feedback on ward experiences.
- Regularly promote the mental health network, through attendance at stakeholder events, network meetings and active marketing.
- Provide training to network members, so that they can provide effective feedback and insights on services, attend key focus groups, meetings, and support with the sharing of insights.
- To work closely with the Service user participation leads to help support and implement a comprehensive participation and engagement strategy where applicable across HFEH Mind and NHS Transformation cohort.
- To work collaboratively with the Youth Services and Adult service Co-Production Leads to ensure safeguarding responsibilities are met.
- To manage competently safeguarding concerns that arise.
- Be able to work some unsocial hours as required in line with the demands of the role.
- To produce regular reports in respect of service user feedback and participation and engagement across west London Trust.
- To ensure the on-going monitoring and evaluation of HFEH Mind/west London trust co-production and participation programmes, reporting on progress against KPIs and informing the continued development of our co-production and participation across West London Trust.
- To work closely with the Business Development and Quality Manager to review and monitor funding arrangements and produce reports as appropriate, with input from service users.
- To develop partnerships with other local and national agencies where applicable to support with future coproduction opportunities.
Person specification
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- Experience of working with those who have mental health issues including adults, carers, young people.
- Extensive experience of service user participation /coproduction /codesign /consultation.
- Experience of managing groups and 1:1 work.
- Experience of training and presenting to others.
- Understanding of safeguarding procedures for adults, children, and young people.
- Experience evaluating, designing, and delivering coproduction activities.
- Previous experience of developing and implementing new services with the ability to demonstrating effectiveness using evidenced based evaluation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
You’ll have an active role providing LGBTQ+ affirmative support and empowering LGBTQ+ community members with the opportunity to work innovatively & responsively to current issues & concerns impacting theLGBTQ+ community. You will raise the visibilty and inclusion of LGBTQ+ people in local decision making and enhance thier voice.You will have the opportunity to work with other organisations and lead the work of our LGBTQ+ community forum. You will work within our LGBTQ+ community events, forum and group support services. In this role you will have opportunity to develop, support & deliver community activities & events; design, administer, & facilitate group programmes, sessions and workshops; provide LGBTQ+ affirmative support & awareness raising; support & empower LGBTQ+ community members; promote, market & administer services & events; plus support & supervise sessional staff & volunteers.
Full time: between 30-37 hours a week subject to successful applicants’ preference
You must be available to work a Tuesday evening, plus occasional other evening and/ or weekends, if required.
N.B. Initially you will work remotely, via online home-based working whilst we relocate to new premises in East London
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust are advertising for a number of roles across Brent and Hillingdon.
We are looking for motivated, passionate self-starters who want to kickstart a career in the mental health sector. These position, with on-the-job training, is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference and support those with mental health needs.
As an IPS Employment Specialist you will play a vital role in helping people with mental health needs find meaningful and fulfilling employment. You’ll receive all the training and support you need to take on the role, develop your skills, and have access to a broad range of opportunities. Joining a passionate and driven team, you’ll be working towards creating a fairer and more inclusive society for people with mental health needs.
We welcome applications from all experience levels and backgrounds. What you will need is the ability to motivate and build relationships with service users, strong organisational skills, the confidence to communicate and engage with a range of employers, and a fundamental belief that anyone with a mental health condition can work.
What is an IPS Employment Specialist?
This is a rewarding and dynamic role where no day is the same and you’ll be making a genuine difference to people’s lives. Using the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model you’ll be:
- Supporting and motivating individuals with mental health conditions to access and sustain paid employment.
- Regularly meeting with clients to listen, offer support and help them identify their best job match, reflecting their skills and aspirations.
- Supporting the clients through CV production, interview techniques and managing their health at work.
- Advocating for your clients by educating and engaging with employers regarding the IPS service.
- Sourcing job opportunities for your clients through regular contact with local employers within the community.
- Promoting employment and raising expectations around the ability of service users to access paid employment, breaking down the barriers for them.
Working for Central North West London NHS Trust
You will also be part of the Trustwide Employment Services Team which comprises of over 40 people.
You will receive a number of staff benefits working for CNWL, this includes an attractive pension scheme, a range of staff networks, travel discounts, employee assistance programme and discounts at hundreds of retailers nationwide.
This role is an excellent opportunity to start a long-term career within the mental health sector, develop your skills and a gateway to the vast number of opportunities within CNWL.
Apply today to become an IPS Employment Specialist and make a real difference!
The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.
Who are we looking for?
Firstly, you will need either a degree-level education or relevant work experience, such as in the health and social care or employment sectors. Alongside having strong and persuasive communication skills, excellent time management and exceptional organisational skills. Also, the ability to initiate and develop relationships with a variety of individuals and be able to engage employers using a variety of methods such as via the telephone or face-to-face in the community.
It would also be helpful, but NOT essential, if you have experience of working with people with mental health support needs (or similar groups) OR have experience working in employment support services (or equivalent), this can include working with people on a one-to-one basis, offering motivation and support, or engaging with a range of stakeholders. We are actively interested in individuals who have experience using a persuasive communication style or promoting a service to a variety of audiences, this can include marketing, recruitment, or sales roles.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Community Programmes Coordinator
Grade & Salary: WM6(Sc6) £28,310 (£22,648 Pro rata)
Hours of work: 30 hours per week
With occasional evening and weekend work in line with service demands.
Contract: 2 years fixed term contract
Accountable to: Community Lead – Brent & Westminster
Line reports: Sessional staff, group facilitators, wellbeing support workers
Functional Responsibility: To take an active role in supporting and advancing the Brent and Westminster community wellbeing programme.
Job Purpose:
To enrich our community wellbeing programme by providing flexible and responsive community-based support to individuals and groups who have experience of mental health conditions.
This entails conducting service user inductions, assessing risk management, fulfilling line management duties, and innovating new wellbeing activities and support groups that foster service user development, social integration, and recovery. Simultaneously, aid us in upholding compliance with monitoring, statutory, and funding requirements.
Based at:
The role will be based at our community hub in the Great Western Studios but will require you to support a number of our community wellbeing projects hosted at various venues across Brent and Westminster.
We are looking for:
An ambitious and compassionate community programmes coordinator who is passionate about improving the mental health and wellbeing of our local community. You will work with a proactive approach to deliver high quality and accessible community wellbeing programmes that meet the needs of our community.
You will be joining a small but growing team and will need to be someone who can hit the ground running to coordinate our busy programme of activities, whilst developing new and innovative programmes with the support of the community lead. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and enjoy working with autonomy. You will also be confident working in a fast-paced environment and will have efficient administrative and time management skills.
You will:
- To oversee the implementation and expansion of the community wellbeing programme, encompassing physical wellbeing, eco-therapy, psychoeducation, creative arts, as well as employment and volunteer support initiatives.
- To foster service user engagement, enhance social inclusion, and facilitate the journey towards improved wellbeing and recovery.
- To collaboratively identify and assist service users in achieving their individual goals.
- To carry out the enrolment and onboarding of new service users by providing inductions, risk assessments and facilitating taster sessions.
- To provide effective line management and supervision of sessional staff, group facilitators, wellbeing support workers, and volunteers.
- To research and proactively develop the activities programme to ensure it is responsive to service user needs.
- To develop and deliver innovative wellbeing activities and support groups that support service user growth and recovery.
- To provide group facilitation cover as and when needed.
- To promote and market the community wellbeing programme and support our digital marketing strategy with social media content creation.
- To support service users to identify move-on opportunities to progress growth and recovery.
- To provide signposting support to relevant organisations, groups, and services where necessary.
- To establish and cultivate dynamic relationships with corporate partners and community organisations, while enhancing both new and established referral pathways and partnerships.
- To represent Mind in Brent, Wandsworth and Westminster at community networking events and foster meaningful connections with individuals, businesses, and community organisations.
- To maintain accurate and current records of activities, encompassing attendance, impact metrics, and outcome evaluation data and generate comprehensive monitoring and evaluation reports based on gathered information.
- To contribute to service monitoring, evaluation and ongoing development/shaping of the service.
- To be aware of, and follow the procedures of, Brent, Wandsworth and Westminster Mind’s Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults.
- To ensure records are maintained and updated within the guideline of the appropriate policies.
About us:
We’re a leading community-based organisation dedicated to providing outstanding mental health support and clinical interventions across London. Our experienced clinically led teams are focused on directly addressing a range of mental health needs in our communities. We combine innovative solutions with decades of local community knowledge to empower people to live the life they choose. We partner with the NHS and local authorities to deliver clinically driven frontline services with fantastic outcomes. We focus on early intervention and prevention, targeting mental health conditions at the most cost-effective stage, while also supporting people with moderate to severe mental health needs across our communities.
Why work for us?
- Hybrid-working.
- Life-changing work.
- Learning and development opportunities.
- Passionate and professional workforce.
- Diversity and Inclusion.
- Flexi time.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme.
- Birthday leave.
Application process
Please check Job description to ensure that you meet the requirements of the role.
Deadline for submission of application is: 8th April 2024
Please note, we may close applications early if we receive a high volume of applications.
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Join us at Joe's Buddy Line as we pave the way towards a society where mental and physical health stand hand in hand, where every young person embodies confidence, resilience, and the courage to seek help when needed.
Our vision is clear: we are committed to providing accessible and empowering mental health and wellness support to young individuals and their communities. Through education, resources, and advocacy, we aim to foster environments where conversations about mental health are open, accepting, and free from stigma.
Each year, we collaborate with educational institutions and local community hubs, offering training, resources, and partnership connections to shift the dialogue surrounding mental health. We recognize the importance of trust, compassion, and empowerment in building emotionally intelligent foundations within communities encouraging the development of resilience and autonomy.
Are you ready to be a catalyst for change? Do you possess the passion and drive to make a difference? Join our dedicated team at Joe's Buddy Line. As the Programmes Coordinator, you will serve as the crucial link between educational/community settings and our third-party practitioners. Your role is pivotal in ensuring that our programs are established, supported, and executed to the highest standards, equipping young people with the essential skills to navigate their mental health journey with confidence and strength. Together, let's build a brighter, stigma-free future for all.
Position: Programmes Coordinator
Responsible to:Chief Officer
Locations: Primarily home based with travel throughout London and the South-East.
Hours: 22.5hrs per week. (flexible working arrangements can be discussed)
Salary: £26,250 - 29,000 pro rata per annum (based on 37.5hrs per week)
Annual Leave: 28 days annual leave inc. BH
Benefits: Pension
Other: An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.
Closing Date: 9am Monday 15th April 2024
JOB PURPOSE:
- Working to assess, plan and implement our programmes with chosen education partners within the community.
- Develop excellent relationships with our third party practitioners, staff, volunteers and work closely with our trustees. You will also develop excellent relationships with relevant external agencies and partners and communicate with them when appropriate.
- To collaborate and administratively support the relationship between partner settings and Joe’s Buddy Line practitioners for smooth execution of service.
- To assess the success of support programmes through evaluation, monitoring and reporting and advise key changes to approaches to suit end user needs.
- To support the charity’s aims, vision and mission; contribute specialist mental health knowledge and have a working understanding and knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures.
- In collaboration with the Leadership Team, the post holder will contribute to the development of policy and protocols in light of national / local guidance. This process will encompass audit and service evaluation.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To contribute to establishing support programmes within education settings and the community; focussing on the prevention of the development of mental illness and promoting good emotional wellbeing across the population.
- To support the delivery of mental health and wellbeing related programmes.
- To develop and promote collaborative multi-agency working practices by providing information and expertise to partners in professional third-sector, social care and medical services.
- In collaboration with a member(s) of the leadership/trustee team, the post holder will contribute to the development, evaluation and monitoring of the mental health and well-being programme service.
- To maintain, deliver and audit all Joe’s Buddy Line programme products and equipment.
- To have responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people you come into contact with as laid out in the charity’s safeguarding policy.
- To ensure all tasks are carried out with due regard to Health and Safety, in particular to complete all relevant risk assessments and accident reports as laid out in the charity’s policy documents as necessary.
- To maintain accurate and up to date records and activities of partners, settings, suppliers and agencies.
- Attend and promote positive mental health and wellbeing displays or events with stakeholders.
- To contribute to the identification of training needs of staff / workers within the programmes team.
- To be available to guide the administration of mental health & suicide first aid in accordance with Charity Policy.
- To undertake appropriate professional development.
- To adhere to the vision and mission of the charity and to set an example of personal integrity and professionalism.
- To attend appropriate staff and multidisciplinary meetings.
- Any other duties as directed by the Chief Officer which are commensurate with the title of post.
Person Specification
ESSENTIAL
- Proven ability to understand the current, complex educational environment and the needs of staff and young people within these settings.
- Knowledge of mental health issues, whether through a track record of employment or lived experience.
- Proven ability to develop, implement and manage complex projects and programmes.
- A clear communicator with a track record of building partnerships and influencing partners / key stakeholders.
- Sound financial literacy to understand and implement programme budgets.
- Experience in impact measurement and reporting.
- Competent in using Microsoft 365 or similar to manage documents and shared resources.
- An undergraduate degree or qualification in a relevant field or equivalent work experience in a management capacity for a small charity or similar organisation (e.g. private or public sector).
- Ability to manage the health and safety and safeguarding aspects of programme delivery.
- Proven ability to present to and communicate with a wide and diverse range of people, including representatives from the educational sector, local authorities, voluntary sector and other professionals.
- Ability and willingness to travel throughout the UK as may be required.
- Commitment to increasing diversity and representation.
DESIRABLE
- Experience of working in the voluntary sector and an understanding of the issues and challenges it faces.
- Experience of working in partnership with statutory services, educational organisations and third-sector organisations.
- Understanding of marketing including use of social media platforms.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Policy and Public Affairs Officer exists to change policy and practice to improve access to treatment and health outcomes among people affected by eating disorders. They will do this principally by developing Beat’s policy positions based on evidence and ensure this is effectively communicated to key decision-makers.
Beat are looking for a highly organised, analytical and engaging individual to join us. They will have a real passion for policy work, including creating a strong evidence base to influence decision makers and will excel in relationship building with external stakeholder.
The successful candidate will support policy research, adding to our evidence base and enabling Beat to strengthen our influence across all four nations of the UK. They will provide political expertise across all parts of the UK, including through growing relationships with MPs and providing the Secretariat responsibilities for the All-Party Parliamentary Group on eating disorders.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Offender Wellbeing Navigators play a vital role in transforming lives. We are dedicated to delivering essential wellbeing support to adult males in the justice system. Our county-wide HMPPS Personal Wellbeing service is designed to empower individuals on probation, providing them with the tools they need to thrive.
You’ll be responsible to deliver a range of person-centred innervations that holistically meet the needs of clients, reducing the risk of re-offending, promoting improved personal wellbeing and a life away from crime.
If you have:
- Experience of working with/supporting offenders.
- Ability to assess and analyse the circumstances and needs of the client.
- Experience of building and maintaining positive partnerships with external stakeholders.
- Access to a car for work purposes and hold a full current UK driving licence.
We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they think they can’t tick every box, if you can do most of what we are looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could be exactly what we need!
Then we think this role would be great for you!
What’s in it for you?
Here at Foundation, we pride ourselves on looking after our colleagues, as we know our people are the driving force behind our success. You will benefit from:
· Commitment to flexible working
· Hybrid working (where applicable)
· 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days
· Many learning and career development opportunities, with paid and tailored training
· Free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 including access to counselling and GP services
· Employer contributory pension scheme
· Good maternity, paternity, and adoption benefits
· Care workers discounts
· Access to our Employee Networks including People of Colour, LGBT+, Mental Health and Accessibility Network etc.
· Health and wellbeing opportunities
· Cycle to Work Scheme
· Access to Corporate Health Plan
· Care workers discounts
We aim for our workforce to reflect the diverse and exciting region we serve, and are also proudly and actively anti-racist as such you are expected to drive the agenda forward.
As an organisation we believe people can only be at their best and thrive when they can be their authentic self!
We encourage you to apply early as your application will be reviewed as soon as it is received, and we reserve the right to close this job advert sooner subject to finding a suitable candidate.
Good Luck!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need?
Do you have experience of working or volunteering in welfare, support or health and social care and are looking for a new challenge?
Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard?
Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility.
We are looking for a new Advocate to join our team in Cheshire. We are seeking applicants who have transferable skills, a willingness to learn and a desire to help those in need of support.
About us
VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.
We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most. For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website.
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for an Advocate to join our team covering Cheshire. Your role will require you to travel to locations such as clients’ homes, hospitals, care homes and within community settings across the area to meet with clients and professionals. You will be home based for administration; therefore, access to your own transportation and a suitable home internet connection is essential.
About you
Desirably you will have some experience of working in advocacy, or providing welfare, supporting, or caring for Adults or young people who have support needs, ideally for those with a variety of communication needs, mental ill health, physical health issues, or barriers to accessing education and support.
You should have worked or volunteered in health, social care, welfare, support services, education or young person’s services, or advice and guidance.
How will you make a difference?
You will be responsible for ensuring the individual’s wishes, feelings, beliefs, needs, and values are met to create positive outcomes for the people you support.
You will support people to speak up for themselves and grow in confidence, equip them to understand and exercise their rights and options, and will assist them in the decision-making process relating to their care, treatment, and support.
You will work resourcefully and collaboratively with the individuals you support. You’ll be creative in your approach to empower our clients by ensuring you meaningfully explain people’s options and rights to them. You’ll support individuals to fully participate in decisions affecting them and will make sure they have their voices heard.
Professional Development?
You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional abilities and you will make a real difference every day. Advocates are expected to be willing to gain, or to already hold, the Level 3 Award in Independent Advocacy Practice with disciplines suitable for the role they work in.
Benefits:
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- 5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Separate Life Assurance Cover
- Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays etc
- Discounted Gym Membership; Employee Assistance programme
- Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance
- Support with continuous professional development
Equality and Diversity
VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.
VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you need to apply in a different way, please contact HR for further options.
How to apply
To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account by clicking the apply button on this page. Follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form.
Important Dates:
Closing date for applications; midnight on 31 March, however, VoiceAbility reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before this date.
Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification.
Hint: you can use work, personal and/or voluntary experiences, and examples to tell us why you should be our next Advocate.
We look forward to hearing from you.
NB:
If you don't already hold the Independent Advocacy Practice qualification, and you are successful in your application, it is a requirement that you complete the core element within 12 months of commencing the training. VoiceAbility will fund this training.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need?
Do you have experience of working or volunteering in welfare, support or health and social care and are looking for a new challenge?
Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard?
Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility.
We are looking for a new Advocate to join our team in Aberdeen City and surrounding area. We are seeking applicants who have transferable skills, a willingness to learn and a desire to help those in need of support or already have a Level 2 Award in Independent Advocacy.
About us
VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.
We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most. For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website.
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for an Advocate to join our team covering Aberdeen City and surrounding area. You will be involved in one-to-one advocacy along with group work across the area; this could be in a clients’ home or other suitable community venue and be home based for telephone referrals and administrative tasks. Therefore, access to your own transportation and a suitable home internet connection is essential.
This is a full time role for 35 hours per week, applicants who do not hold the Level 2 Award in Independent Advocacy will start on £22,500 per annum pro-rata.
About you
We actively encourage applications from those who are long term unemployed.
Desirably you will have some experience of working, providing welfare, supporting, or caring for Adults or young people who have support needs, ideally for those with a variety of communication needs, mental ill health, physical health issues, or barriers to accessing education, training, benefits, employment, care and support.
You should have worked or volunteered in health, social care, welfare, support services, education or young person’s services, or advice and guidance.
How will you make a difference?
You will be responsible for ensuring the individual’s wishes, feelings, beliefs, needs, and values are met to create positive outcomes for the people you support.
You will support people to speak up for themselves and grow in confidence, equip them to understand and exercise their rights and options.
You will work resourcefully and collaboratively with the individuals you support. You’ll be creative in your approach to empower our clients by ensuring you meaningfully explain people’s options and rights to them. You’ll support individuals to fully participate in decisions affecting them and will make sure they have their voices heard. This can be through 1-2-1 advocacy or in a group setting.
Professional Development?
You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional abilities and you will make a real difference every day. Advocates are expected to be willing to gain or to already hold, the Level 2 Award in Independent Advocacy with disciplines suitable for the role they work in.
Benefits:
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- 5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Separate Life Assurance Cover
- Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays etc
- Discounted Gym Membership; Employee Assistance programme
- Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance
- Support with continuous professional development
Equality and Diversity
VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values, and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.
VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you need to apply in a different way, please contact HR for further options.
How to apply
To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account by clicking the apply button on this page. Follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form.
Important Dates:
Closing date for applications; midnight on 7th April, however, VoiceAbility reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before this date.
Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification.
Hint: you can use work, personal and/or voluntary experiences and examples to tell us why you should be our next Advocate.
We look forward to hearing from you.
NB:
If you don't already hold the Independent Advocacy qualification, and you are successful in your application, it is a requirement that you complete this within 12 months of commencing the training. VoiceAbility will fund this training.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.