Social Care/Development Jobs

As our MINT Recovery Navigator, you will deliver mental health support and interventions to people in primary care. You will work collaboratively with the client, GP, and other health and care professionals to ensure people with moderate-serious mental health needs are supported to connect to their community, to build resilience and to improve their wellbeing. The role will work with patients with mental health needs registered to one of the GP practices that sit within the PCN. This role is about supporting people with moderate to serious mental health needs who often fall between the primary and secondary care gap. You will work closely with clients experiencing domestic violence and offer specialised domestic violence support to survivors. You will work within a recovery and psychologically informed approach, taking a holistic view to support people’s recovery to live fulfilling lives.

Key duties and responsibilities of our Female MINT Recovery Navigator:

• Work as a core member of the MINT based in the locality hub alongside professionals from PCLS/Bristol Triage, Adult Social Care and AWP, and others to complete support conversations with clients referred into the MINT hub.
• Work closely with colleagues and build strong partnership working with other agencies such as GP’s, Health and Social Care, other Voluntary and Community Services and taking initiative to share learning, new ideas and trends.
• To complete support conversations with the client. The support conversation is a simple intervention to assess what matters to a person with regard to their lie, support needs, goals, strengths, and desired outcomes whilst addressing their concerns. The conversation includes the Dialog tool that helps monitor outcomes. This tool can be revisited at any point but is essential at the start and completion of support.
• Attend and contribute in a positive and proactive way to daily handovers and Multi-Disciplinary Discussions (MDD) within the MINT Hub.
• Identify, assess, contribute, maintain, provide feedback, and manage risk to ensure it is minimised.
• To navigate the ‘wider system’ which includes signposting or supporting the client to access support in relation to housing, debt advice, employment, family/relationship breakdown and domestic violence etc. 
• Manage casework, documentation, and time effectively, ensuring up to date and clear record keeping in line with policies, making the best use of own supervision, reflective practice, training, and staff development.
• Deliver specialised domestic violence support to survivors.
• Maintain hope and optimism for the individual with high expectations for recovery.
• Assist the MINT Team Manager and Missing Link Partnership Manager to monitor and evaluate the service.

What we are looking for in our ideal MINT Recovery Navigator:

• Numeracy and literacy to GCSE level/NVQ 2 or equivalent
• IT skills including ability to produce various documents in Word, and use of email and internet
• The ability to undertake effective casework management and support planning with evidence of a methodical and well organised approach to work
• Maintaining professional boundaries, show resilience and reliability under pressure
• Demonstrable understanding of the diverse needs of survivors and children experiencing domestic violence
• Proven knowledge of support needs of people with mental health needs
• Proven knowledge of equal opportunities issues
• Proven knowledge of health and safety issues, especially those relevant to mental health
• Proven knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures relating to adults and children and young people
• Proven experience of carrying out needs and/or risk assessments and the support planning process
• Hold a full driving licence and have access to appropriate motorised vehicle

Please apply now to join us as our MINT Recovery Navigator and contribute to the valuable work Missing Link and its Partners do.

Are you passionate about making a lasting difference to the lives of vulnerable adults 

Housing First is an innovative approach to supporting the most, excluded and hard to reach clients. It focuses on finding housing first; and then addressing the issues that have contributed to an individual’s homelessness. 

The Housing First service aims to support hard to reach clients with complex needs; by sourcing independent tenancies and providing intensive support into long term accommodation. By adopting a flexible, creative and personalised approach, the service aims to support individuals to manage their tenancies in the community and rebuild their lives.

In the role of Housing First Worker you will work 9-5 hours Monday Friday; working with a person centred approach to support clients in their own homes as well as in the community. 

• You will be responsible for managing a small caseload of clients day to day, delivering ongoing and intensive support to help people set up their home, with the overall goal of supporting them to sustain their tenancy and achieve individual goals and aspirations. 

• You will develop the skills to build and maintain effective relationships with local partner agencies to support clients throughout their recovery.

About you

We are always on the lookout for passionate people to join us who can work with a proactive and flexible approach. If you have a genuine desire to support people to transform their live you don’t need to have direct experience to succeed in these roles.  

• If you have good communication skills, with the ability to network and build effective relationships with a variety of people, a good understanding of the complex issues faced by homeless people and the difficulties they experience in accessing services and an interest in developing skills and knowledge to support clients we encourage you to apply!

• We will provide support and supervision to help you work independently and comfortably as a lone worker to support clients and effectively manage your own caseload.

How to apply 

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document available’ tab at the top of the advert page on our website. 

Closing date: 10am on Wednesday 26 June 2024 

Interview and assessments on: Wednesday 10 July 2024

Programme Officer

Are you an experienced Programme Officer? Can you keep a programme up to date supporting programme managers to deliver excellent outcomes for Children? Are you resourceful and able to work across multiple programmes keeping them up to date and providing accurate and on time reporting?

We are looking for someone with demonstrable experience support across multiple programmes to join a national charity. They launched an ambitious ten-year strategy in 2021 and this role is pivotal in bringing that strategy to fruition.

Position: Programme Officer

Salary: £26,388 - £29,986, plus £3,366 inner London allowance or £500 home working allowance.

Location: United Kingdom - Remote or Flexible location

Vacancy Type: 6 month fixed term contract

Working Hours Per Week: Full time (35 hours)

Closing Date: 30th June 2024

The Role:

As Programme Officer you will be pivotal in supporting the programmes from scoping to completion, providing expert support to Programme Managers in keeping programme plans, RAID logs and programme documentation up to date. You will provide reporting to the PMO and Programme Delivery Board and work with a wide range of stakeholders.

About you:

You will be a thoughtful collaborator with experience of supporting complex change programmes, monitoring, and reporting in a large organisation. You will be supported by a skilled, fun and friendly team within the Corporate PMO in the Strategy and Knowledge Directorate.

We are looking for someone with experience of:

• Successfully supporting multiple work-streamed programmes, including budgets, planning, risk, stakeholders, and benefits management to achieve stated outcomes.
• Supporting benefits mapping and reporting.
• Supporting dependency management, updating programme plans, updating PIDs and supporting programme managers in Programme Boards.
• Strong interpersonal and administrative skills with the ability to engage and work as a team to deliver high quality outcomes.

Every childhood is worth fighting for. This is the charity’s belief. It is what drives them. It motivates their Strategy and Knowledge Directorate to maintain their position as an influential, informed and forceful voice at every level. Join the team as Programme Officer and be part of progress that means more.

In Return

We know that the main reward is making a difference to children’s lives, but you will also be rewarded with a variety of rewards and benefits including: generous annual leave, employee benefits and assistance programme, pension and life assurance schemes.

Join this amazing organisation and you’ll become part of a team that cares about the work they do and the people they work with. You’ll discover opportunities to grow, along with challenges and a shared purpose that’ll bring the best out in you. And you’ll get to find your own way to make a difference that means more, and that impacts millions of young lives.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Programmes Officer, Programme Manager, Programmes and Impact, Programme Coordinator, Impact Manager, Programme Lead,  etc #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Are you looking to start your career supporting vulnerable adults; working for a charity who makes a real difference to the lives of people who are homeless every day?  

The St Mungo’s Pan London Rough Sleeping Teams (No Second Night Out and Somewhere Safe to Stay) provide a rapid response service, intervening to ensure no one needs to sleep rough. We are currently looking for people to join our teams as Night Reconnection Workers and Night Assessment Workers in our services. In these roles you will: 

• Work as part of a busy team environment working closely with those affected by rough sleeping. 

• Provide a safe and supportive environment at night to clients; and support a team of Assessment and Reconnection Workers, with key tasks; such as implementing reconnection or assessment plans and supporting clients into appropriate accommodation.  

• Work on a 7 day weekly night rota pattern with an average of 3 waking night shifts in a row (for example 8pm–8.30am or 9pm–8am) 

About you 

These crucial roles will suit people with an interest in in developing key skills to build a career working in a support role, as well as:

• Some experience of dealing directly with the public and/or customers in a busy service environment. 

• Good communication skills and the ability to work with others effectively to get things done.

• Some understanding of the issues faced by homeless or vulnerably housed people and the difficulties they experience in accessing services.

• You don’t need to have direct experience, above all we are looking for inspirational, committed individuals who have a genuine desire to support people to transform their lives. 

How to apply 

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.   

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document available’ tab at the top of the advert page on our website. 

You will be able to confirm your preferred location at interview stage. If you are successful, we will do our best to match you to a vacancy in your preferred area. However, flexibly is essential as the Pan London teams continue to work in different settings and locations across the city at the current time to support clients where they need us the most.

Closing date: 10am on  26 June 2024 

Interview and assessments on: w/c 8 July 2024 

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 Volunteer Coordinator to join our team in Scotland. 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 Volunteer Coordinator to join our team covering Scotland. Your role will require you to oversee and run the volunteer programme, including recruitment and training of volunteers to support the delivery of contracts.  You will also be supporting the Operational Manager to coordinate and promote VoiceAbilitiy’s volunteer work in the area to meet the needs of the service and those that volunteer.

About you

Desirably you will have some experience of volunteering or, working with volunteers/ vulnerable people, or delivering advocacy.  You will have a knowledge of advocacy in health, social care and other settings and an understanding of the issues affecting adult social care, disability, autism, and mental health service users.

You should also understand safeguarding in relation to volunteering and the people we work with and the social values of volunteering and volunteer projects.

How will you make a difference?

You will be responsible for ensuring that we select the best volunteers for our roles; ensuring that they receive appropriate training and development to ensure that we are delivering the service required by our clients.

You will help to develop appropriate volunteer opportunities to meet the needs of our volunteering service and support the Operations Manager to coordinate and promote VoiceAbility’s volunteering work in Scotland.

You will lead on recruitment, ensuring that safe recruitment practice and appropriate checks are adhered to.  Matching prospective volunteers to appropriate opportunities for them to thrive in and facilitate group supervision and individual wellbeing checks.

Professional Development?

You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional abilities and you will make a real difference every day.

Benefits:

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Separate Life Assurance Cover
• Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays etc
• Discounted Gym Membership; Employee Assistance programme
• Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance
• Support with continuous professional development

Equality and Diversity

VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.

VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you need to apply in a different way, please contact HR for further options.

How to apply

To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account by clicking the apply button on this page. Follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form.

Important Dates:

Closing date for applications; noon on Sunday 29th June 2024, 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 Volunteer Coordinator.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Are you passionate about making a lasting difference to the lives of vulnerable adults? 

We have some an exciting opportunity to join our Westminster Wellbeing Pathway team as an Assistant Support Worker (known internally as Duty Worker) where you can develop valuable skills and experience while playing a key role in providing support to St Mungo’s clients. 

St Mungo’s Westminster Wellbeing Pathway consists of 3 step-down projects that support clients in their recovery journey through the use of a person-centred approach, with a focus on mental health and other complex needs including (but not limited to): physical health, substance misuse, a history of domestic violence and trauma. 

In this role you will jointly manage the safe day to day running of the project with other members of the team and to provide basic support and advice to clients. In this role you will be the first point of contact at Reception for clients and visitors and have the opportunity to maintain a welcoming and supportive environment within the project. Other responsibilities will include: 

• Coordinating important Health and Safety checks and other administrative duties. 

• Work alongside the team to provide a person centred support to residents and clients. 

• This role is shift based. 

About you 

This is a fantastic role for people looking to develop a career in the sector; a number of current Managers started their career as Duty Workers.

• Some experience of dealing directly with the public and/or clients or customers in a busy service environment. 

• Personal experience of homelessness and/or an understanding of; and empathy with the issues faced by homeless or vulnerably housed people. 

• A genuine interest in helping vulnerable people to make positive changes in their life, and the willingness to develop these valuable skills. 

How to apply 

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website. 

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.

Closing date: 10 am on Wednesday 26 June 2024 

Interview and assessments on: Monday 08 July 2024 

Location: Hybrid, Old Street, London
Salary: £46,400 per annum
Hours: 34.5 hours per week
Department: Policy, Campaigns and Youth
Job Type: Full-time
Contract Type: Permanent

Plan International UK is a global children’s charity striving for an equal world. One where every child can reach their full potential and every girl can choose her own future.

We bring people together to protect children’s rights and keep girls safe, in school and in control of their bodies – even when disaster strikes. And we won’t stop until we are all equal.

We are seeking a Youth Engagement Lead to lead an agile and innovative youth function that shapes and delivers meaningful and inclusive youth engagement across key areas of Plan International UK’s work. This is a new role that will sit in the newly formed Policy, Campaigns and Youth Unit. This a dynamic team that brings together our policy, advocacy, campaigning and youth engagement work to influence change for girls’ rights and gender equality globally and in the UK

The role will provide direction and guidance to Plan International UK’s ambition to become a more youth-centred organisation. The postholder will also manage our Youth Advisory Panel and build partnerships with young people and youth-led organisations in advocacy, and campaigns.

The successful candidate will be a strategic and creative thinker with substantial experience in leading on youth engagement, participation and partnerships with adolescent girls, young people and youth-led organisations including supporting their engagement in advocacy, campaigns, and organisational governance. You will have significant experience of leading on safeguarding and ideally have line management experience.

For further details of this role, please see the job profile.

The deadline for applications is 23:59 on Tuesday 25 June 2024
Interviews will take place on Wednesday 10 July 2024

We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children, young people and adults in our work. We, therefore, apply rigorous recruitment and selection processes to ensure that only those who are suitable are recruited to work for us. Accordingly, appointment to all our roles is subject to a range of vetting checks and for this role this will include an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check and a check of the Children’s Barred List. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working for us; this will depend on the circumstances of any offences.

Plan International UK is committed to being an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

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Are you an engaging, collaborative and highly organised individual with experience of working with ‘high risk,’ vulnerable young people, working effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team, and have a flexible and empathetic approach to your work? 

If so, join St Giles Trust as our Trauma Caseworker, where you will play a key role in our award-winning youth violence service at the Royal London Hospital, which supports vulnerable victims of violence aged 12-25. 

About St Giles Trust 

An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others.  

St Giles is now a kickstart employer, so we are part of the scheme which provides job opportunities for 16-24 year-olds who are currently on Universal Credit and are at risk of long-term unemployment. 

About this key role 

Our successful candidate will be embedded in the trauma team, working closely with clinicians and hospital staff to provide support for those young people admitted to the Major Trauma Centre right through to their discharge back into the community, including access to appropriate longer-term support.  You will be expected to identify and provide a comprehensive and holistic assessment, advice, referral and support service to young victims of violence people, exploring innovative and effective ways of supporting them which will reduce their risk of re-victimisation.  

You will produce support and risk management plans based on your assessments, promoting inter-agency collaboration in the assessment and planning process, and develop and maintain relationships with partner agencies.  We will also count on you to deliver a holistic support service, working solo or with colleagues as the situation dictates, providing a practical service that will include social and housing support, accompanying to appointments, benefits work, debt advice, liaising with utilities, appearing in court, and cleaning. 

What we are looking for 

You will be passionate about support and uplifting Children and Young people and want to make a difference within the community for the betterment of Children and Young People. You’ll also have an understanding of the challenges that are faced by some CYP and be relatable. You’ll need:

• Personal experience of the criminal justice system, lived experience of the issues facing this client group and/or experience of working with ‘high risk’, vulnerable children, young people and/or families 
• Substantial experience of providing support, advice and advocacy 
• Substantial experience of supporting CYP and assessing the needs of children and young people who at risk of significant harm  
• An understanding of how trauma impacts on a young person and what that can look like 
• A relevant qualification to a good standard or be working towards one 
• A knowledge of relevant services for young people and their families in the service provision area 
• Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building and communication skills, both verbal and written.

As an organisation that works with children and adults at risk we are committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the safety of our clients and successful applicants will require an Enhanced Adult and Child Workforce with Child barred list DBS Check.

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, clinical therapist sessions, life insurance (4 x annual salary), duvet days, season ticket loan, employee perks programme, eye care voucher and much more. 

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

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

Apply via the apply button.  

Closing date: 19th June 2024, 11:00pm      Interview date: 27th June 2024     

What You'll Do: 

• Collaboration and Efficiency: Work hand-in-hand with existing Mental Health Provision for people and their families, as well as other local agencies/organisations to effectively support people transitioning from services. 
   

• Innovation and Empowerment: Channel your passion into providing evidence-based interventions, becoming key in shaping this role as the service develops as well as providing support to the core Access Community Mental Health team. 
   

Why Join Us: 

• Impact Matters: Join a team where your work directly transforms lives and contributes to a healthier community. 

• Personal Growth: We offer professional development opportunities that will enrich your career and help shape the future of mental health services in Swindon. 

• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside like-minded individuals who share your passion for making a meaningful impact. 

About Us

The Pepper Pot Centre is a vital, Caribbean & other  BME  community resource for the over 60s in Kensington & Chelsea and neighbouring Boroughs,  seeking to combat discrimination, isolation, depression and loneliness and help our members to take charge of their lives and  live in a healthy and independent manner.

Having formally opened our doors in 1981, we are a meeting place for older and retired members of the community and a day centre that provides a balanced Caribbean meal, recreational and cultural activities and lots more. In 1976 & 2006 was visited by the late Queen and by the Duchess of Cornwall in2020.

We are now seeking a part-time Events Coordinator to join our team for a one-year, fixed term contract, working 21 hours per week.

About the role

This is a phenomenal opportunity for a proactive and community-focused individual with a strong grasp of the needs of older people from Caribbean backgrounds and other BME communities to take an exciting step in their career with our organisation.

We are looking for a highly organised and creative  Events Coordinator to join our  growing team to plan, deliver and evaluate the effectiveness of events  targeted specifically at our 60+ community e.g. trips/visits to parks, museums, Theatre, Seaside and more.

Our new Events Coordinator  will support the planning and delivery of a key part of our work, namely: the management of our events programme designed to combat and prevent isolation, loneliness and depression amongst our elders. They will work closely with our sponsor,  Global Radio – LBC, Capital Xtra, Heart, Smooth, Classic FM, talkSPORT and more.

Specifically, you will:

• Develop an Events programme, trips, visits, excursions designed to combat discrimination, isolation, depression and loneliness.
• Publicise our programme of events, and activities via digital media, leaflet distribution, open days, and word of mouth etc.
• Support and encourage our members to attend the Events programme of activities.
• Recruit train and organise team of volunteers to support and expand the Events programme. 
• Plan, organise administer and accompany members on trips, visits and excursions within and outside the UK and you may be required to work outside normal office hours.
• Produce written reports for the management committee and our sponsor Global Radio.
• Evaluate the success of events through feedback mechanisms, attendance records, and make recommendations
• Adhere to PPC’s internal administrative protocols and procedures, including the Finance Procedures, Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety and Data Protection policies.
• With the Director, regularly review and update risk assessments for events.

About you

Essential:

• Understanding the essential needs of older people from Caribbean  backgrounds and other BME communities
• Previous experience of successfully coordinating events
• Experience of both planned and reactive approaches to event planning/work Proactive and able to work independently with minimal supervision as well as collaboratively as part of a team.
• Good organisational skills with a methodical approach to working on several tasks simultaneously and working to deadlines.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively  diverse populations and build rapport with clients
• Good written and research skills with the ability to draft letters, invites, reports skills
• Be familiar with Microsoft Office, Excel etc.

This is the most important part of your application and your opportunity to demonstrate why you are a suitable candidate for the post and how you meet each of the about you specification criteria.

Desirable

· A full, clean driving licence.

·  Knowledge of the physical, cognitive, and emotional needs of seniors and individuals with disabilities.

· Experience of working with a management committee.

· Experience of monitoring and evaluating small projects.

· Some knowledge of the Statutory and Voluntary sector.

Be part of something amazing

We are looking for an organised and creative individual to join our service supporting Unpaid Carers in Lewisham to improve their health and wellbeing, and access support that meets their needs.

The team works with unpaid Adult Carers, Young Adult Carers and Young Carers and you will carry out home visits and community meetings, complete assessments, co-produce support plans, and develop effective relationships with Unpaid Carers, families, and professionals. You’ll build on your local knowledge to signpost and facilitate access to support services, including financial and benefit advice, housing, health and safety home systems, and leisure and social activities.

To facilitate group work, you will plan and deliver a programme of events, groups, activities, training and workshops. You’ll need to research and book trainers, venues, activities and resources, negotiate value for money, promote the calendar of events and manage bookings. The sessions will offer opportunities for Unpaid Carers to meet with peers, develop confidence, learn new skills, reduce social isolation, and improve their own wellbeing.

Applicants should have relevant personal or professional experience of working with Unpaid Carers and/or vulnerable adults or children in a social care, health, education or voluntary and community sector, as well as experience of planning and delivering a programme of group work.

You’ll need a practical understanding of barriers faced by Unpaid Carers, and an awareness of cultural differences and access to services. You should be an excellent communicator and able to motivate and empower others.

This is a full-time role. Driver and own car essential.

You can make a difference.

We offer our employees:

· Inclusive values-based environment

· Competitive remuneration package

· Workplace pension scheme

· Generous 31 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays

· Opportunities for hybrid working

· Benenden Health Care

· Death in Service Benefit

· Cycle to Work Scheme

· Employee Supported Volunteering scheme

· Development opportunities

· and more

Imago is committed to Safer Recruitment practices, and the post is subject to references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Please either submit your CV with a short covering note or visit our website  for full details.

Imago recognises that many people in our society experience discrimination or lack of opportunity for reasons that are not fair. We aim to create a culture that respects and values each other’s differences, and see these differences as an asset, as they improve our ability to meet the needs of the organisations and people we work with. We proactively seek to increase opportunities for inclusion, and celebrate diversity across our organisation and within communities.

Imago recognises its duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of the children, young people and adults at risk who access its services or with whom it comes into contact.

Are you interested in influencing central and local Government, and helping to end rough sleeping for good?

We are looking for a skilled policy and public affairs professional to join the St Mungo’s Policy and Research team. At a time when rough sleeping is high on the political agenda, we are looking for a dynamic individual who can make the most of the opportunity to raise St Mungo’s profile among decision makers and political stakeholders and influence policy that has an impact on the lives of people experiencing homelessness.

In the role of Policy and Public Affairs Officer you will contribute to the development of St Mungo’s public affairs and policy plans, ensuring that our clients are at the heart of all our influencing work to central and beyond.

You will coordinate public affairs work, creating opportunities to influence national and local government policy; helping achieve our organisational goal to rebuild lives and end rough sleeping for good. Other key responsibilities will include:

• Organising public affairs activities that support the organisation’s overall policy influencing objectives.
• Working closely with other teams to ensure public affairs activity is timely, consistent and, where appropriate, joined up with other external communications.
• Maintain a database of up to date policy positions, developed in partnership with the Policy and Research teams and frontline staff, and support with the development of policy positions.
•  You will help design and implement robust and thorough public affairs plans, coordinate a programme of visits and meetings with key stakeholders across Westminster and Whitehall and proactively spot new engagement opportunities will be crucial to this role.

About you

We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, who will be motivated to build positive relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and the ability to effectively represent the organisation. We encourage you to apply if you can demonstrate:

• Your experience of working in a public affairs environment and supporting the development successful public affairs plans.
• Good problems solving and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing tasks and deadlines. 
• Good understanding of the issues that people experiencing homelessness may face and some knowledge of homelessness policy or other closely related area.
• Above all we are looking for someone who will be dedicated to the overall aims of St Mungo’s and the policy team.

In this role you will be required to work at least 2 days per week from our Central Office in Tower Hill, London. This allows for training team building, line management and other relationship building opportunities. We support a flexible approach to work with opportunities for agile working for the rest of your week; from home.

We’d always like to hear from people who want to help transform lives. Not sure if you have the skills and experience you need for the role? Apply and we’ll let you know! 

St Mungo's are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups.

How to apply

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.

Closing date: 10am on Wednedsay 19 June 

Interview and assessments on: w/c 1 July 2024 

What we offer

· Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities

· A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace

· Great Pay and Other Benefits

Gaddum is looking for a qualified PWP to join our well-established Talking Therapies team operating in Manchester and expand our offer for clients. You will work alongside a team of dedicated counsellors within a stepped care model to provide initial assessments and a range of NICE approved low intensity interventions for common mental health problems, including one-to-one work and the potential for groupwork.

You will be skilled in delivering low intensity therapy, with the ability to organise and prioritise your own workload, and will have successfully completed an approved IAPT PWP Post Graduate Certificate (or be near to qualification with all elements of the course successfully passed/on track to qualify on time). 

Gaddum offers a supportive environment to a nearly or newly qualified PWP, enabling you to develop in the role, alongside a small, diverse and compassionate team. 

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check. 

Applications for this role close at 9am on Wednesday 26th June with interviews taking place the week commencing 8th July 2024. 

Why work with us?

At Gaddum we are all committed to living our values; in all areas of our work we are supportive, empowering, professional, innovative and diverse.  Our teams are passionate about working together to support and empower individuals and their communities.  You will receive a full induction and training for your role and ongoing support from your colleagues and managers via supervisions, 1:1s and team meetings.

All employees at Gaddum have access to an Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme and an online rewards/savings platform. Our standard holiday entitlement is 25 days per annum plus bank holidays, with additional leave entitlement for your birthday and for wellbeing in the winter.

Everyone has the right to request flexible working from day one because we recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and our standard working week is only 35 hours. 

Gaddum is a Living Wage Employer and we are proud to have the Investors in People Silver Award.  For a full list of our awards and accreditations, please visit our website.

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How to apply

Applications should be made via the attached Application Form and submitted via email.  Full details can be found on our website.

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Gaddum is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where every individual, regardless of background, feels valued and empowered to contribute. We celebrate diversity as a catalyst for innovation and growth and are committed to creating a workplace that thrives on varied perspectives and mutual respect. 

As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, Gaddum undertakes anonymised shortlisting by removing identifiable information from applications forms during the shortlisting process. 

We are seeking a Chief Executive with a strong strategic background and a robust understanding of the support YES provides to young people, to motivate, inspire and lead YES through the next exciting phase of our strategic development.

Established in 1988, YES is a youth charity offering support, advice and one-to-one engagement on a range of issues including housing and homelessness, benefits and family crisis, pregnancy and young parenting, mental health counselling and maintaining wellbeing. YES offers  its support to all young people between the ages of 11 -25 across North East Essex.

The ideal candidate will:

· Be a strategic, inspirational leader and team player, with experience of successfully managing and communicating organisational development

· Demonstrate senior management experience, preferably at Director / Chief Executive level

· Have previously worked in the third/ voluntary sector, preferably in the field of working with young people

· Have achieved success in developing and delivering effective, high impact services

· Have a proven track record of securing funding through a range of activities

· Have knowledge of charitable governance and experience of working closely with Trustees

Education and Qualifications

Degree level or equivalent.

Salary range: £47,000 to £52,000 per year FTE

Hours: 28 hours per week over four days

Location: Colchester and Holland-on-Sea, Essex

Additional Requirements: Applicants must hold a full driving licence. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a DBS check.

Tenure: Permanent subject to a successful probationary period

Closing date and application deadline: Friday 28th June at midday.

Interview date: Thursday 4th and Friday 5th July

Applications are invited by way of a CV and a supporting letter indicating why you are interested in this position and how you meet the requirements of this role.

If you are interested in learning more about the organisation and this post, please

contract Jacqui Williams, Chair of Trustees for YES