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The Welfare Adviser will provide high quality specialist welfare benefits and housing advice, information and guidance to our service users, referring them internally and externally for additional advocacy and support as required, following organisational policies and procedures, and ensuring fulfilment of regulatory compliance with our Advice Quality Standard (AQS) accreditation, meeting the standards of quality in the delivery of advice services as required. The post-holder will work closely and collaboratively with other advisers, staff team members, interns, trainees, and volunteers as relevant, providing face-to-face advice, by telephone or other digital media.

Main accountabilities​

1. To provide LAH service users with high quality free specialist welfare benefits advice and guidance on income maximisation, that is accurate, effective, and tailored to their particular needs and circumstances.
2. Manage an adequate caseload of enquiries from LAH service users in a condition of extreme financial need, including those who are homeless  (or on the brink of homelessness).
3. To contribute to the development of LAH Advice Programme, which aims to provide frontline, one-to-one advice and casework in key areas of need for the community, including welfare entitlements, housing, employment and immigration.
4. Other accountabilities (Please refer to full job description document). 

To apply please complete the application form attached to this post and the equal opportunities form and send it via email. 

Who we are

Chefs in Schools is a young, ambitious charity that’s rapidly growing. Our mission is to improve kids' health, through improving school food & food education. Working in areas of high deprivation, we support and train schools and their kitchen teams to serve the best, freshest and tastiest food possible, alongside meaningful food education. We share our learning and resources freely, aiming to inspire and enable others to follow our lead.

We’re backed by some of the biggest names in food and have ambitious targets to ensure every child has access to incredible school food and food education, setting them up for life with the skills and knowledge to feed themselves well.

About you and the role

The purpose of this role is to lead on our finance strategy, and ensure all of our systems, reporting and processes are helping to drive forward the charity and deliver on our objectives at scale. You will work closely with the Chief Executive and Directors to ensure that financial planning is effective and supported by accurate data analysis. You will report directly to Trustees as required and ensure that the highest standards of transparency and probity are maintained.

You will be joining the team during a period of growth in the size and complexity of our delivery. We currently have 20 employees and anticipate doubling in size within three years. You will have a crucial role in shaping our systems and processes to ensure we can scale effectively, both our existing programmes and a new membership-based programme that is in development. We’re looking for an experienced finance professional with an interest in effectively using technology and systems to drive efficiency, without compromising on accuracy or compliance.

You will support and mentor the Finance and Office Manager, ensuring that financial administration is carried out proficiently and in line with all legal and regulatory requirements, including ultimate responsibility for ensuring that all statutory filings are made accurately and on time. Your role will also encompass ensuring that we operate within legal & regulatory frameworks and stay up to date with changes in relevant legislation. 

The responsibilities, skills and experience listed below are intended to give you an idea of what we need for this role. If you don’t meet every single requirement, but feel as though you would be able to work with us to deliver the majority of them, we would urge you to apply anyway. We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and for us, the most important ‘experience’ is passion for our mission. You may be just the right candidate for this, or other roles.

We want to get to know you at the interview and understand we can do this best if you’re at ease. We’re an inclusive employer and work hard to create a welcoming working environment for everyone, including appointing a neurodiversity champion to help us identify how we can make our work environment work for everyone. If you need adjustments to the interview process please let us know. 

Key responsibilities:

• Developing a comprehensive financial strategy that supports the delivery of the charity’s objectives and activities

• Reviewing suitability of our current systems: Quickbooks for accountancy, Beacon CRM, PLEO for expenses management, Survey Monkey for data collection etc.

• Where necessary, identifying and implementing new software to ensure all systems and processes are robust, user friendly, deliver useful data analysis, integrate and/or improve automation

• Working closely with the Director of Transformations to translate the annual activity plan into an accurate organisational-level budget

• Advising the Chief Executive, team and Trustees, ensuring that benefits and risks of decisions are fully considered and fit with the overall financial strategy

• Oversee sound financial management and governance across the organisation

• Provide leadership and guidance to all things finance related, providing mentoring and support to the team

• Accountability for monitoring that the organisation’s services are, and will, run to budget, supporting budget holders and reporting promptly on risks

• Have ultimate oversight of the external audit and production of the statutory accounts, supported in delivery of this by the Finance & Office Manager

• Oversee production of management accounts and bespoke financial reports, including accurate forecasting, incisive analysis and accessible narrative commentary

• Support the Development team with financial submissions and other compliance areas (eg advising on and supporting with due diligence processes)

• Constantly seeking to develop and improve the organisation’s financial systems, policies and procedures to promote dynamic, best practice and up-to-date application of tools, systems and approaches

• Oversight of finance, governance and basic HR administration, supporting the Finance & Office Manager with high profile or complex queries, seeking specialist advice on financial or compliance matters as required

• Ensure the organisation’s compliance with charity law, in accordance with the Charity Commission in England & Wales

Skills & experience:

• You have interest and belief in our mission, to improve kids’ health through improving food and food education in schools

• You have full or partial qualification through an accredited accountancy body

• You have some experience in a senior finance role (eg Director, Head of, Management Accountant) in any sector, and some experience within a finance function in the 3rd sector (in particular familiarity with the Charity SORP and experience of administering restricted funds)

• You have experience of audit

• You enjoy a mix of leadership and rolling up sleeves to get hands on when the need arises

• You take a pragmatic and dynamic approach to robust financial management

• You can turn complex and dry data, into clear and engaging narrative

• You have project managed the implementation of new systems (accountancy / CRM / data)

• You are organised, methodical, strong on detail, and able to map out deadlines and plan ahead

• You are skilled in building rapport with people and strike a balance between being supportive and challenging 

Benefits

You would be joining a friendly, supportive team who works hard but believe in a healthy work/life balance. We seek a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge. Joining a small, collaborative team means you’ll be able to contribute to and draw on various projects and strategic insights.

We offer 33 days of holiday per year, including bank holidays, a Cycle to Work scheme, hybrid working, free access to the CODE app for discounted restaurants & hospitality venues, enhanced parental leave. We are committed to developing our team and will support you with relevant training opportunities including £250 towards elective training and development of your choice.

As we work with children & young people, an offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and DBS clearance, in line with our safeguarding policy.

Please note that shortlisted candidates will be invited to a 30-mins online interview to take place on Weds 19th June. Successful candidates will then be invited to a second interview that will be in person at our offices in Brixton, London, on Weds 26th June.

About the team:

Kinship is in the third year of delivering the first national peer support service for kinship carers in England. We have created 145 peer support groups and supported and trained kinship carers to create and lead their groups in a way which meets their needs.

With a new contract from the Department for Education, we’re now entering a new phase of our service with a focus on:

• creating 90 new sustainable peer support groups in areas of most need over 21 months;

• sustaining and developing the current 145 existing groups; and

• providing support and help to build a sustainable and welcoming community for all peer support groups across England.

This role will coordinate the ‘hub’ resources and content with a focus on supporting sustainability and building resilience of peer support groups and their leaders.  Specifically, this role will manage an ‘online hub’ for support group leaders and provide an excellent ‘customer experience’ for all support group leaders. You will support the hub innovation.

Together with the Peer Support Hub Lead you’ll take a human centred approach to working with group leaders to develop a central hub of accessible and useful resources and activities (for in person and online).  You’ll build good relationships with support group leaders, building in their insight to develop resources and activities that will support them in their role.

You’ll help kinship carers to sustain their groups, working with colleagues across Kinship to promote consistent access to services and activities (training, programmes, information, advice and campaigns), ensuring a joined-up user experience.

About the role:

The role of the Peer Hub Coordinator will provide operational delivery of the Peer Support Hub. With excellent marketing, communication and digital skills this role will work with the Peer Support Hub Lead to develop an ‘in person’ and online peer support community.

 In this context, your role supports the centralised ‘hub’ of the service, delivering an exciting programme of training, speakers, toolkits and resources to help peer support group leaders develop, build and sustain their group well. This will be building on and innovating the current Support Group Network.

 Your role will support group leaders to feel connected and supported, learn from each other and build a powerful and resilient peer community.

The type of person we're looking for:

Super organised, you are someone who uses their initiative, anticipates challenges and proactively provides seamless solutions. 

You’ll be comfortable with using digital technology and tools to build communities and develop resources. You’ll be curious about digital community tools, and you’ll want to work closely with our digital and content team to develop an amazing online experience.

You’ll also be a people person – understanding how building ‘in person’ relationships is key to unlocking community power for kinship carers.

You’ll be the right-hand person to the Peer Support Hub Lead making sure we deliver a really brilliant experience.

Key responsibilities include:

• Operational delivery, innovation and management of a dedicated online and in-person peer support ‘hub’.

• Building direct and positive relationships with support group leaders.

• Roll out mechanisms and tools to support groups to remain sustainable including but not limited to; informal buddy matches, online hub for support group leaders, monthly e-news, monthly speakers, themed specialist training (like setting up a safe Facebook group / promoting your group) and celebration events.

• Facilitation of regional network meetings.

Essential requirements include:

• Experience of developing jargon-free content for different audiences and channels.

• Experience of providing project support, delivering plans on time and evaluating outcomes.

• Experience of stakeholder communications and building relationships with stakeholders (e.g. beneficiaries and partners).

Key Dates:

• Deadline - 12pm on Tuesday 11 June 2024
• Interviews - Wednesday 19 June 2024

How to apply:

We will ask you for your CV and to respond to the following four questions via the Applied platform. Please note that all answers will be viewed anonymously by reviewers and CVs will not be viewed until after this sift has happened. This is the first opportunity to demonstrate your experience and to stand out in the recruitment process. Reviewers will not see all your answers together until the end and will be marking on the strength of the response to each question. You will have max 250 words per answer.

Questions for application (along with CV):

1. Why you want to work at Kinship in this role, and how do your values align to the Kinship ones? Please include a bit about your experience in this section related to the job description. 
2. In this role, you’ll be part of the operational delivery, innovation and management of a dedicated online and in-person peer support ‘hub’. Give one example from your past experience, of where you’ve been part of delivering a similar service. What was your role and what did you achieve?
3. You’ll be responsible for managing a content plan for the ‘hub’. How would you approach this and what tools might you use?
4. We’re looking for someone who is really organised, shows good initiative and can ensure user experience and co-production are embedded in the design and development of the hub. Can you share one relevant example from your past experience which demonstrates your project management and participation approach?

Join a team with a bold mission – at Swindon and Gloucestershire Mind, we are dedicated to reshaping the landscape of mental health and emotional wellbeing in our community. The Autism Practitioner will work with people across Swindon with Autism and mild to moderate mental health concerns at pre/post assessment stage. Your role is all about providing a collaborative and tailored approach.

What You'll Do:

Collaboration and Efficiency: Work hand-in-hand with other local agencies/organisations to effectively deliver a wide variety of wellbeing support for people with Autism.
 

Innovation and Empowerment: Channel your passion into providing evidence-based interventions, elevating the mental health and emotional well-being of the people we serve, while opening doors to life's possibilities.

We have 3 contracts available 2 x 30 hours and 1 x 17.5 hours per week 

Consultancy services required

Parkinson’s UK works with health and social care professionals to transform Parkinson’s services across the UK.

We do this through the Parkinson’s Excellence Network (PEN), a network of around 6,000 health and care professionals with a shared vision: to build an expert Parkinson’s workforce and improve health and care services for people with Parkinson’s.

We bring together and support health and care professionals to share best practice, network and collaborate, share resources and education, and drive improvements to services for people with Parkinson’s and their loved ones.

Since its establishment in 2015, the Excellence Network has provided networking and collaboration opportunities for professionals across the different regions of the UK. In England, the Excellence Network is moving to a new regional model aligned to the 7 NHS England regions. The regional model in the devolved nations will remain the same: 3 regions in Scotland, 2 in Wales and 1 in Northern Ireland.

To help us deliver this new regional model, we are looking for 2 healthcare professionals to take on the role of Regional Clinical Lead on a consultancy basis.

We currently have vacancies in the following regions in England. To apply for the role, you will need to be based in these regions:

• North West
• South East

What will be expected of you in this role
You’ll:

• Be expected to co-opt a multidisciplinary leadership team to support you in your role. This team should reflect the multi-professional composition of regional services, as well as the geography and should include at least one person with Parkinson's.
• Drive engagement and participation with the Excellence Network at a regional level. Inspire, challenge and collaborate with the health and social care professional community to drive significant improvements to Parkinson’s services across your region
• Act as a professional ambassador for the Excellence Network and help represent the professionals in your region.
• Engage with Integrated Care Board (ICB) leaders to help influence the development of your Integrated Care System (ICS).
• Work closely with the Professional Engagement team at Parkinson’s UK to organise and hold engagement opportunities in your region. This will include working withthe team to hold and lead at least one in-person meeting in your region per year. Attend the annual in-person PEN National and Regional Clinical Leads meeting. Support the PEN national calendar of events through attendance or promotion. This includes Excellence Hub meetings and other activities centred around our national priorities.
• Work closely with the PEN National Clinical Leadership Team (CLT) to discuss and review national and regional priorities. Attend a virtual meeting with CLT 2 times per year.

What expertise you’ll bring
You’ll:

• Be a UK-based clinical healthcare professional, working in Parkinson’s or with an interest and expertise in the condition, with exceptional interpersonal and influencing skills. Healthcare professionals living with Parkinson’s are also encouraged to apply.
• Have a good understanding of the landscape of health and social care delivery, education and workforce development to support the strategic aims and objectives of Parkinson’s UK.

What you can expect from Parkinson’s UK

You’ll:

• Be formally welcomed and introduced to the Excellence Network and your role as a regional clinical lead.
• Be provided with an introduction pack, which outlines all the activities of the PEN at a national, regional and local level, so that you can gain an understanding of where
• your role fits in.
• Meet regularly with the Professional Engagement team to discuss and plan activity in your region, working to a co-developed engagement plan for your PEN region. We will be flexible, taking into account your individual needs.
• Meet with the Professional Engagement Lead or Associate Director of Policy & Health Strategy after 6 months in the role for a review meeting and then annually thereafter (or more frequently if required).
• Be provided with a set of resources and information to support you in your role eg. a ready made presentation on the PEN, data from the services within your patch, including relevant data from the UK Parkinson’s Audit.
• Be invited to an annual event for the National and Regional Clinical Leads, to provide updates, training and opportunities for discussion.

A bit more about the opportunity

Time commitment will be 0.5 days per week (1 programmed activity) to be worked flexibly across the month.

Monthly rate will be based on skills and experience.

Term of consultancy services will be set tenure of 3 years from date of appointment, with an option to extend once for a further 3 years.

We will also ask you to send across a monthly invoice to the Professional Engagement Manager at Parkinson’s UK and include a short paragraph outlining what you’ve done in the role each month. We can provide an example of this.

Introduction to the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a versatile professional to join our team as a

Venue & Tech Coordinator. You will be instrumental in providing venue management, tech and AV support for a variety of events, ranging from webinars to live streamed in-person concerts, talks and conferences. This aspect of the role will necessitate availability outside of standard business hours, ensuring our events run smoothly and effectively. Your skills will extend to operating sound desks, lighting setups, and demonstrating a proactive approach to problem-solving in a live event context.

Interpersonal skills and problem-solving skills will be paramount, as you will be collaborating closely with different segments of the team, ensuring seamless communication and coordination.

Your role will also involve contributing to supporting the venue team, requiring a versatile approach and a readiness to adapt to various operational needs, and be the 'go-to' person for venue-related issues. This is an opportunity for someone who not only excels in the technical domain but also thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to make a meaningful impact on our events and venue operations. If you have the experience and knowledge to bring to this dynamic role, we want to hear from you!

•Salary and working hours: Part-time approx 17.5 hours per week (negotiable) including out of hours event support, £30,000 pro rata.

• Location: On site, St Ethelburga's Centre, City of London

•Please note: Unfortunately we cannot sponsor visas for this role

NOTE: This role has the potential to be combined into one full-time position with the IT Systems Coordinator role, suitable for candidates with IT expertise. For more information, please visit our website stethelburgas-dot-org

Responsibilities

As the Venue and Tech Coordinator, you will be responsible for:

• Tech support for events: Providing technical support for webinars and in-person events, including sound and lighting setup and safe storage, and ensuring a seamless experience for participants. This will involve working outside of regular business hours on occasion.

• Contributing to venue management: A key member of the venue hire business, including client tech support, trouble-shooting, setup, clear-up and ongoing care of the venue, and viewings.

• Administrative support as needed by the charity: this aspect of the role may develop over time, responding to the needs of the charity and the interests and talents of the successful applicant.

Is this you?

Required

• You have audio technology experience and understanding (mixing desks, connector types and uses, signal flow and gain staging etc)

• You are a strong logical thinker and love solving complex problems

• You enjoy team collaboration and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills to coordinate and deliver technical aspects of events

About Us

“Bridging divides, loving Earth”

St Ethelburga’s work sits at the intersection of climate and peace. We believe there can be no peace on Earth unless we also realise peace with Earth.

St Ethelburga’s is a ‘maker of peacemakers.’ We offer events, training, leadership programmes and multimedia content which equip and inspire people to become peacemakers in their own contexts. Our project areas include community reconciliation, refugee inclusion, radical resilience, viewpoint diversity, and spiritual ecology.

We offer the opportunity to work with a kind team in a beautiful and dynamic environment. If you are a tech-savvy professional with programming experience, a passion for IT management and a desire to contribute to a meaningful cause, we would love to hear from you!

To apply: 

Please address your application to the Co-Director, Tarot Couzyn, with a CV and a covering letter saying why you would like the job, and how your experience is relevant to this role.

Please note only applications with a covering letter will be considered. 

Closing date: Fri 26th May 2024

Unseen is working towards a world without slavery. We provide safehouses and support in the community for survivors of trafficking and modern slavery. We also run the Modern Slavery & Exploitation Helpline and work with individuals, communities, businesses, governments, other charities, and statutory agencies to stamp out slavery for good. 

Location:

Hybrid and remote working within the UK. Periodic days in the office in Bristol and Biggleswade (locations subject to change). Right to work in the UK is required.

Purpose of the role:

The purpose of the role is to provide administrative expertise for the Helpline and Board Operations across a wide range of functions to support day-to-day service delivery, including:

• Facilitate elements of HR, Finance, IT, facilities management, and event management.
• Provide administration support for the Board of Trustees and Trustee sub-committees for their quarterly meetings.
• Ensure accurate records of Board meetings are maintained for the organisation.
• Manage communications between board members, executives, and external stakeholders.
• Act as the point of contact for the Charity Commission.
• Spearhead development project and initiatives for the Helpline and Board of Trustees.

To apply: 

• Please complete Unseen’s application form for the role which includes a personal statement of 500 words outlining your suitability for the role, some personal details and equal opportunities questions, and;
• Please send a copy of your CV to jobs @ unseenuk. org with reference to the job title.

The deadline for applications is the 2nd of June 2024 at midnight.

Interviews will likely be held during the week of the 3rd and/ or 10th of June 2024.

As an organisation focused on equality and diversity, we welcome applications from all sections of the community and all backgrounds, including those with a lived experience of modern slavery, those from ethnic minority groups, those with disabilities and those from the LGBTQ+ community. 

References from previous employers will only be contacted after a job offer. If there are valid reasons for this not to be possible, please mention this on your application.

 Any questions, please contact jobs @ unseenuk. org. 

The Renewal Programme is a thriving community development charity that relies heavily on volunteers for the successful delivery of our varied projects. With over 100 active volunteers per year, we are looking for an experienced Volunteer Coordinator to fill a 12-month maternity cover role. This post is crucial to our mission, focusing on the development, growth, and delivery of our vital volunteer program. Your role will directly impact our community, enabling us to provide rewarding and high-quality experiences for our incredible volunteers and further our reach and positive change in Newham.

As a central figure in our varied community development work, you will lead on harnessing the power of volunteering. Your responsibilities will span across implementing effective volunteer management strategies, enhancing volunteer engagement and recognition, and fostering strong community partnerships. 

You will be a dynamic individual with strong leadership and organisational skills, a passion for volunteering, and a proven track record in volunteer management. You will need to be self-motivated, capable of working both independently and as part of a team, and committed to our values of dignity, inclusion, collaboration, and empowerment.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Volunteer Program Development: Implementing strategies aligned with our goals, maintaining policies for effective management, and collaborating across departments to identify and fulfill volunteer needs.

Recruitment and Onboarding: Crafting clear volunteer roles, developing diverse recruitment strategies, and ensuring a robust onboarding process to integrate volunteers into their roles effectively.

Training and Development: Supporting training programs to equip volunteers with necessary skills, providing ongoing support, and collaborating with external organizations for additional training opportunities.

Engagement and Recognition: Developing strategies to boost volunteer motivation, organising events to foster a sense of belonging, and maintaining communication to keep volunteers informed and appreciated.

Data Management: Utilizing our database to track volunteer information and impact, ensuring data protection compliance, and generating reports to monitor program performance.

A bit about us...

For over 50 years, the Renewal Programme has been a cornerstone of the Newham community, supporting over 3,000 individuals annually. We champion those at risk and marginalised, including migrants, refugees, the homeless, and those facing barriers due to language or poverty. Our mission is stand alongside those who struggle, inspiring hope and offering opportunities for connection, growth and progress.

Why Join Us?

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute significantly to our community, supporting a wide range of individuals and making a tangible difference in their lives. You'll join a dedicated team in a respected charity, gaining invaluable experience and playing a key role in driving our mission forward.

Application procedure

Please note there is no closing date for this role, but early applications are encouraged as we will invite interviews and begin the selection process on a rolling basis, with the aim to have this position filled as soon as an appropriate candidate is identified. To apply please send a copy of your CV and a covering letter of no more than 2 pages. 

Full details of the role are set out in the attached job description and person specification. Please note that an enhanced DBS check will be required.

We look forward to hearing from you! 

Newham Community Renewal Programme welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and identities. 

About the role

This role is all about developing a welcoming and supportive support group community for kinship carers wherever they live. Building belonging, resilience and empowerment for support group leaders and kinship carers.

Funded by the Department for Education, our national Peer Support Service is creating a sustainable and life-changing legacy for kinship carers across England.

This is a game-changing service for kinship carers and builds on Kinship’s 10 years’ experience of developing peer support groups, and two years delivering a national service which has set up 145 new groups. 

As a Peer Support Officer, you’ll make sure we deliver an exceptional and consistent peer support service for kinship carers.  

You’ll set-up and develop new in-person groups in areas of high need, as well as supporting existing groups to thrive, developing a resilient and powerful peer support community.

Purpose of the role

Taking responsibility for the North West of England, you will reach out and work directly in local communities to develop sustainable kinship peer support groups.

You’ll need to think strategically – mapping areas and utilising resources to be effective and efficient in managing your time and building local connections.

Using community engagement techniques like coffee mornings, community events and linking with our training and support service, you’ll build local connections and relationships.

As you develop a group and recruit support group leaders, you’ll provide standardised training and help the group to navigate forming and storming – providing reassurance and support to empower the group.

Once the group is stable, you’ll transition the support group leader/s over to the ‘Hub’ team to build confidence and knowledge to run their group independently.  You’ll also support online groups and special interest groups to transition to independence. 

You’ll ensure targets are met and that kinship carers receive a good experience.

Key responsibilities include:

• In person (face-to-face) strategic outreach into local and regional communities including setting up and attending local engagement events.

• Set up and develop at least six new sustainable in person peer support groups annually, attending up to six sessions in person (if needed) before transition to self-sufficiency.

• Recruit and retain support group leaders to develop their peer support groups.

• Deliver standardised training to support group leaders (group roles and responsibilities, safeguarding, setting up, running and promoting a group).

Essential requirements include:

• Proven experience in reaching and establishing strong relationships with hidden or underserved communities in person.

• Significant experience developing peer support communities.

• Proven experience of recruiting, managing, training and supporting volunteers in community settings with an emphasis on understanding and working with vulnerable volunteers. 

• Proven experience of ensuring outcomes and impacts of services are evidenced through high quality data collection.

Key Dates:

• Deadline: 5pm, Monday 10 June 2024 

• Interviews: Tuesday 18 June 2024 (in-person, Greater Manchester)

How to apply:

We will ask you for your CV and to respond to the following four questions via the Applied platform. Please note that all answers will be viewed anonymously by reviewers and CVs will not be viewed until after this sift has happened. This is the first opportunity to demonstrate your experience and to stand out in the recruitment process. Reviewers will not see all your answers together and will be marking on the strength of the response to each question. Once this is complete, both will be reviewed together. You will have 250 words per answer.

Questions for application (along with CV):

1. Outline why you want to work at Kinship in this role, and how your values align to the Kinship ones? Please include a bit about your experience in this section related to the job description.
2. This role needs to develop sustainable peer support groups, whereby sustainable means that the group is able to run by itself and has a strong peer support group leader (who is a kinship carer). Tell us how you would approach this.
3. Give one example of a project, service or programme where you have delivered successful community outreach. How did you manage it, what were the targets and what did you achieve?
4. When developing peer support groups with people with lived experience, what are the things you need to consider?

Non-Executive Board Member 

Nottingham 

£6,553 per annum

Do you want to be a voice for change? If so, join our client's Board and help shape change. They are looking for two new Board Members

Our client strives to be an inclusive employer and they particularly welcome applicants from ethnic minority communities, LGBTQ+ communities, women and people with disabilities to ensure they fully represent our communities.

As they also value diversity in experience and sector, they review the make-up of their Board annually to ensure we’ve got the right representation to enable us to continue to make the right decisions for their customers, colleagues and the organisation as a whole.

They are looking for experienced Board professionals. One of the new Board members will have a good understanding of the current strategic issues within the housing sector (specifically social housing), and the other should have recent and relevant finance experience. If you have a background in either of these areas, along with non-executive director experience, we would welcome your application. Both successful candidates will also be allocated membership of a committee within their governance structure, for the successful finance-related appointment this will be the Audit and Risk Committee.

All applicants should be enthusiastic team players with links to the East Midlands who share their CLEAR values, have a passion for housing and social care, and are looking for a Non-Executive Board Member role with a socially conscious Housing Association.

You will work as part of a team and be collectively responsible for ensuring the success of our client, and its compliance with all legal and regulatory obligations.

You will contribute to setting our strategic aims and take key strategic decisions about future development; whilst providing entrepreneurial leadership and oversight across the Group; including playing a part in managing the Chief Executive and executive management team.

Finally, you will accept the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of Board Membership including meeting the fit and proper persons test under the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014.

About You

You will be enthusiastic about our aims, have excellent communication skills and a clear understanding of the issues facing the Housing and Care sectors; along with a strong commitment and empathy with our values and objectives.

You will be a values-driven person with an understanding of the needs of diverse communities, including people with disabilities and those who are socially disadvantaged.

You will demonstrate sound independent judgement and have the ability to work effectively in a team.

You will have the flexibility to attend and participate in a minimum of eight daytime or evening meetings per year, and development activities such as induction, training and performance review sessions, or events, as reasonably required.

You will have either recent and relevant financial experience or have extensive experience of Housing, ideally Social Housing.

What’s in it for you?

• Training and support towards your personal development
• A chance to expand your existing Board skills
• Opportunities to network as you would be representing our client externally when required
• IT equipment provided

Remuneration:  £6,553 per annum

If you’ve got a passion for what we do, please click APPLY now and be assured that you will be joining a successful Board and contributing to our vision of “More Homes, Great Services, Better Lives”.

We are looking forward to receiving your application!

Save the dates

By 8 July 2023 Completion of Personality Questionnaire (if shortlisted)

10 & 11 July 2024 In-person interviews at Pelham House, NG5 1AG

Please note that we are not offering visa sponsorship for these roles.

We empower people with the literacy skills they need to succeed in life. Together we're helping people change their stories. You could join us to develop and lead a new major gifts programme.

What you’ll be doing

This is an exciting new role that provides an opportunity to build a new major gifts programme from scratch. Supported by the Senior Development Manager, you will work closely with the CEO, Director of Development and the Board to develop a giving strategy that will directly feed into our organisational strategy, with a focus on increasing engagement and the growth of the major donor income stream.

You will manage a portfolio of existing major donors and conduct prospect research, developing bespoke stewardship of donors giving gifts from £5,000 to £50,000.

As a result of the pandemic and cost of living crisis, the shape of disadvantage in the UK has changed significantly and we’ve seen the fastest growing child poverty in decades. We are expanding our work to meet this growing need and have developed a new strategy to address the risk of social and economic exclusion.

This is a great time to join a thriving charity with ambitious growth in a role that will truly make an impact on our mission and gain significant personal development opportunities.

What we’re looking for

You will be an excellent major donor fundraiser, with experience of designing and delivering high-impact stewardship programmes and events, and a track record of securing major gifts through written and/or verbal proposals. You will need to be a proactive and ambitious team player, able to work from your own initiative.

You will be able to work primarily from home if you prefer, but will need to be able to be in London when necessary – approximately once a month on average – as well as being willing to travel to meet donors when necessary.

Why our work is so vital

Literacy changes everything.

It gives you the tools to get the most out of life, and the power to shape your future. It’s the key to knowledge, confidence and inspiration. It’s better results at school, and better jobs. If children grow up without the tools to communicate, without books to read or opportunities to write, it’s harder to get where you want to go.

The National Literacy Trust is an independent charity helping people overcome these challenges and change their life chances through the power of words – reading, writing, speaking and listening. From first words, through school days to training, jobs and beyond.

· We work collaboratively in local communities, focusing our work in 20 areas of the UK that are facing the biggest challenges.

· We support schools, developing the most effective tools and techniques and providing resources and programmes to engage and inspire children.

· We campaign to make literacy a priority for politicians and decision-makers.

· We support vulnerable adults, people in the criminal justice system and young offenders’ institutions to build their literacy skills

What we offer you

Our team are passionate about our mission and we have a strong and positive working culture, based on shared values and respect. We offer a range of flexible working options and promote a workplace where you can be yourself and contribute to our success, whoever you are.

As well as a competitive salary, we offer benefits including a generous leave allowance totalling 39 days (including bank holidays and office closure between Christmas and New Year), pension contributions of 8% of annual salary, a cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme and other health and wellbeing benefits.

St Peter's is a vibrant, inclusive and growing church in the modern catholic traditon of the Church of England. We seek a part-time administrator to help day to day administration, hold relationships with the hirers of our spaces, and help to oversee our growing programme of social, outreach, and fundraising events.

Job Title: Parish Administrator & Events Co-ordinator

Report To: The Vicar, Fr Simon Cuff 

Employer: PCC St Peter de Beauvoir 

Hours: 14 hrs per week: Flexible by prior arrangement (e.g. 2 Weekdays 9 – 4.30, or 4 Weekdays 10 – 2, allowing for 30 minutes lunch.)

Salary: £12,000 p.a. plus Workplace Pension

Closing date for applications: Friday 21st June 2024 5pm

Main purpose of Job:

Management of day-to-day parish activities including the general administration of the Parish Office, the running of all church operations, including building, fabric, communications, and the organisation of social, outreach and fundraising events (including publicity and marketing) that support the life and ministry of this diverse, vibrant and inclusive church in the modern catholic tradition of the Church of England.

Context: 

St Peter’s is the parish church of De Beauvoir Town. We are located in the Borough of Hackney, close to Haggerston Overground station and accessible by a number of cycle and public transport links. De Beauvoir Town is a vibrant and diverse community, with a strong sense of local identity with St Peter’s at its heart. St Peter’s reflects the diversity of its local community. The centre of our life together is our weekly eucharist, at which people of all ages and backgrounds gather around the altar. 

We seek a Parish Administrator & Events Co-ordinator who will help us continue to grow as a community space as we seek to increase our revenue from available spaces to hire and increase our activity in terms of marketing, communications and events,  as part of our mission alongside our local community. You will join a growing and supportive team to work alongside including the Vicar, PCC members, Music Director, Financial Assistant, and others to help St Peter’s fulfil its mission to be a Church which worships, nurtures, and takes action!

Main Duties and Responsibilities & Person Specification:

The Parish Administrator & Events Co-Ordinator is a key person in the life of St Peter’s who works closely with the Vicar, Treasurer, Director of Music, Churchwardens, PCC, regular volunteers and the wider community of De Beauvoir Town. This role is both administrative and a key personal contact for the many individuals and groups in the life of St Peter’s.

Person Specification

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Essential:

• Excellent organisational skills with experience of administration
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Financially confident
• Excellent IT skills with working experience of Microsoft 365 (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Working knowledge of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• Working experience of digital communication systems including email marketing tools, websites, and use of social media
• IT Skills – familiarity with (or willingness and capacity to learn): InDesign software and use of cloud-based storage systems, such as Google Drive; Finance Software for Churches and Charities or similar accounting software; WordPress or Squarespace.

Desirable:

• Previous experience working in a church context
• Experience of the faculty process in the Church of England
• Project and event-planning experience

Personal Attributes:

• A welcoming, mature and sensitive manner in dealing with members of the public, and in fostering good working relationships with staff and church officers, volunteers and other regular contacts.
• A capacity to work on your own and as part of a team, confident to take the initiative
• The ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritise and work to deadlines
• Ability to remain solution focussed and work efficiently
• A proactive can-do attitude
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A commitment to the values of St Peter’s as a Church in the modern catholic tradition of the Church of England

Place of Work: St Peter de Beauvoir Town, Northchurch Terrace, N1 4DA.

Salary: £12,000 p.a. for 14 hours pw. plus workplace pension

Probationary period: 6 months

Holidays: 12 days, plus bank holidays (and week between Christmas and New Year)

Notice Period: 1 month

Review: An annual review

Interview Date: week beginning 23rd June 2024

Paid induction days: (up to two of 18th, 23rd, 25th, 30th July)

Start date: week beginning 22nd September (flexible by discussion)

This role will require an enhanced DBS check and Safeguarding Training (Basic Awareness and Foundation level) online via the Diocese of London. St Peter’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

About Rockinghorse Children’s Charity

Rockinghorse Children’s Charity supports children across Sussex. We support babies, children, young people and their families at the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital and the Trevor Mann Baby Unit in Brighton and all of the specialist children’s wards and baby units throughout Sussex. 

We deliver and fund projects that enable doctors, nurses and other health professionals to do more. All of projects are led by the needs of children and young people and their families.  This includes lifesaving medical equipment, support for parents and families, toys for children spending time in hospitals across Sussex, the environments and spaces that help children feel more at home when they are in hospital and additional staff to make sure children get the best possible care when they are unwell. 

Originally set up in 1967 by Dr Trevor Mann, we have been supporting children for more than 55 years. In that time, we have supported nearly a million children and their families. As the official fundraising arm of the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital, including the Trevor Mann Baby Unit, we work with the NHS, charity partners and the Sussex community to ensure children can be children no matter how unwell they are. 

We do not receive any government, statutory or local authority funding and so we rely on the generous support of individuals, community groups, companies and trusts: people like you, who care about children and want Sussex to be a safe place for children to grow up. 

About the role

In 2022 we launched our three-year strategic plan, which prioritised our activities to enable us to support more babies, children and teenagers. As we enter the final year of this strategy the charity continues to expand and develop its projects and services for sick and disabled children all over Sussex: 

We are thrilled to embark on an exciting new project, the Rockinghorse Wellbeing Service, designed to proactively enhance the mental health and well-being of hundreds of children, young people, and families living in Sussex. This innovative service will be situated at the Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital in Brighton.

The Wellbeing Service Manager will be responsible for delivering certain activities based on their skills and experience, collaborating with third-party providers and volunteers for others. This may involve bedside activities to improve the experience of in-patients, as well as group activities within the hospital or out in the community.

Each activity will undergo careful planning and evaluation, incorporating the voices and perspectives of young people. This approach ensures that we provide the most impactful activities to meet their needs.

Our primary goal is to support children and young people managing various illnesses, conditions, and disabilities through activities that alleviate stress and foster connections with others undergoing similar experiences.

We are currently seeking a dedicated and passionate Wellbeing Service Manager to join our team and take the lead on this new service. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in elevating the overall wellbeing of our young patients. The position involves coordinating and implementing a diverse range of wellbeing activities and programs focused on fostering a positive and supportive environment within the hospital.

This role is part of the Projects & Operations team, one of three teams within the charity, alongside the Supporter Engagement team and the Communications team.

Duties of the role 

Develop and Implement the Wellbeing Service

· The Wellbeing Service Manager will form part of a steering committee of senior and experienced NHS staff who are helping to develop and shape the service.

· Design and execute engaging wellbeing programs tailored to the unique needs of children, their families, and hospital staff.

· Collaborate closely with healthcare professionals to integrate wellbeing activities into the overall care plan for paediatric patients.

· Demonstrate proficiency in leading consultations, developing comprehensive plans, and monitoring progress against established goals.

· Work collaboratively with Rockinghorse and the hospital's volunteering service to facilitate meaningful engagements for children and young people, as well as provide appropriate signposting to other services when needed.

Coordinate Events and Activities

· Organise and oversee events, workshops, and recreational activities that promote mental, emotional, and physical wellness.

· Ensure activities are inclusive, age-appropriate and delivered in a way that is trauma informed and enhances wellbeing.

· Develop and manage a database of wellbeing activities to support service delivery and to scrutinise the wellbeing value of each activity as part of our impact and evaluation of activities.

· Ensure compliance with appropriate policies and procedures in line with legislative and regulatory requirements, adhering to best practices in all activities, and working within established frameworks related to safeguarding, confidentiality, and professional practice.

Community Engagement

· Foster partnerships with local organisations, volunteers, and community resources to expand the reach and impact of wellbeing initiatives.

· Develop and maintain relationships with external partners to enhance the support network available to children and their families.

Individual Sessions

· Provide support to children, young people, and families managing various illnesses, conditions, and disabilities, utilising activities that alleviate stress and encourage connections with peers.

· Collaborate with healthcare teams to identify and address specific wellbeing needs of individual patients.

· Take the lead on child protection measures.

Training and Education

· Support the continued professional development of your team and lead them in a solution focussed way to identify and shape areas of improvement for the project.

· Conduct training sessions for hospital staff on incorporating wellbeing principles into their roles and interactions with patients.

· Create educational materials and resources to promote wellbeing awareness and practices.

Monitoring and Evaluation

· Support the development of a Theory of Change and an evaluation model/framework for the wellbeing programme.

· Establish metrics (outputs, outcomes and impact) to assess the effectiveness of wellbeing programs and activities (against the TOC and evaluation framework).

· Gather qualitative and qualitative feedback from patients, families, and staff to continuously improve and tailor future initiatives.

Documentation and Reporting

· Maintain accurate records of wellbeing activities, participation, and outcomes.

· Prepare regular reports highlighting the impact and success of wellbeing programs.

· You will assist Rockinghorse colleagues in providing information for marketing purposes, informing funding applications, providing support for funder visits to the service and any other duties appropriate to the role and in line with the needs of the charity.

Person specification 

Essential experience, skills and knowledge for the role: 

1. Qualified in a relevant area (eg youth work, social work, nursing, counselling, mental health) or with equivalent professional experience.

2. Experience of working with children and young people and delivering group sessions and activities for young people, using non-clinical interventions to support positive outcomes.

3. Demonstrable understanding of project management and experience managing multiple, complex projects, including budget development and day to day management, project planning and delivery, and project evaluation (setting, monitoring and managing targets, objectives, KPIs and activity plans).

4. Able to work collaboratively and build productive relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, and third-party agencies.

5. Experience in maintaining accurate records, collect data to evidence impact and prepare reports evaluating and monitoring projects.

6. Able to prioritise own workload effectively, excellent time management skills with strong prioritisation and organisation skills alongside the confidence to work autonomously and ability to enable others to meet challenging deadlines.

7. Brilliant communication and interpersonal abilities – able to engage and support a range of stakeholders.

8. Empathy, compassion, and understanding of the unique challenges faced by children and families in a hospital environment.

9. Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.

10. An understanding of compliance, legal, safeguarding, child protection and safe working practices.

11. Commitment to Rockinghorse’s mission, vision, and values.

Desirable experience, skills and knowledge: 

1. Proven experience in coordinating and implementing wellbeing programs, especially in a healthcare or child-centric setting.

2. Skills or experiences delivering wellbeing sessions.

3. Experience of working with volunteers and/or setting up volunteer programmes.

4. Previous work experience with the NHS, a non-profit, or charitable organisation.

5. Knowledge of the available services and organisations which children and young people and families could be signposted to for support.

Work skills you’ll need on the job: 

1. Excellent people skills, especially with young people, adaptable and flexible in manner and approach.

2. Brilliant project management skills.

3. Brilliant stakeholder management skills. 

4. Excellent planning, problem solving and organisational skills.

5. Excellent written and verbal communication.

6. A creative mindset. 

7. Ability to work on own initiative and as an active team member.

8. Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.

9. Ability to take calculated risks and learn from mistakes.

Benefits of working for Rockinghorse Children’s Charity: 

· 25 days annual leave (prorated for part-time) plus bank holidays. 

· An additional day of annual leave on your birthday. 

· Christmas closure days (prorated for part-time) – up to three additional days of annual leave.

· Cycle to work scheme. 

· Competitive pension scheme. 

· Employee and dependants’ health cash plan including access to an online GP and counselling. 

· Family leave including maternity, adoption, shared parental and paternity leave. 

· Ongoing opportunities for learning and professional development for staff. 

· Quarterly reward and recognition days for all staff. 

· Opportunity for flexible, hybrid and part-time working. 

· Subsidised car parking in Brighton. 

· Access to Enterprise Car Club. 

Rockinghorse is committed to building an inclusive workplace, with equity for all, whilst embracing and championing inclusion and diversity. We welcome applications from all. 

Application Process 

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter outlining how you fulfil the eight essential elements of the person specification.

Your covering letter must address your experience, skills and knowledge against the eleven essential elements of the person spec. Applications without a comprehensive covering letter addressing the essentials, will not be considered. If you also have any of the four desirable criteria, please outline these too. 

If you need any support with the process or application, please get in touch. We can also talk to through the role and answer any questions you may have informally.

All applicants will be shortlisted (to go to interview) based on their ability to demonstrate they have, or can gain, most of the essential criteria for the role – as demonstrated in the covering letter.

Estimated Timeframes: 

· Application Deadline 13th June. 

· Shortlisting w/c 17th June.

· Interviews will be 1st July in central Brighton.

Interviews will be with members of the Wellbeing Service Project Steering Group and will consist of a series of set questions (the same for each candidate) about your skills, experience and knowledge relating to the post (Essential, Work and Desirable skills).

The interview will also be an opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the role, the charity and the process of recruitment.

The role will be available from August onwards (depending on post holder’s availability).

Are you looking to make a real impact in education? Join Class 13, where we're not just talking about change—we're making it happen. As an award-winning charity, we're on a mission to revolutionise education by putting relationships first and centring affirming practices.

If you're tired of band-aid solutions and ready to be part of a team committed to systemic change, Class 13 is the place for you. We're not just shaking up the system—we're flipping it on its head. And we need passionate individuals like you to join us.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Previous experience in an administrative role, preferably in a nonprofit or education setting.

• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record-keeping.

• Proficiency in GSuite.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a small collaborative team.

• Commitment to the mission and values of Class 13.

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Administrative Coordinator to join our small and ambitious team. The ideal candidate will have excellent organisation and planning skills, and knowledge of office systems and processes. The role is varied and the candidate will have a ‘can do’ attitude to juggle multiple tasks, and be willing to step in when needed to ensure the smooth running of our operations. This role is crucial in helping us achieve our mission.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth within the organisation.

• Meaningful work contributes to positive social change in the community.

• Supportive and inclusive work environment.

• 28 days annual leave entitlement inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata) plus additional annual leave for the Class 13 holiday from 19/09 - 25/09