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As a Support and Advocacy Officer you will join a skilled team who collectively provide a unique UK-wide support and advocacy service to over 1500 members.
You will primarily provide direct support and practical guidance to our Fabry members. This patient group is largely adult focused but there will be elements of family and child support. You will raise awareness within both the Fabry community and external agencies; and contribute to the development of resources, to promote self-advocacy within the patient group. A key objective of the role will be to build a sense of community and identity for our Fabry membership. You will also have the opportunity to facilitate and contribute to project work, including youth engagement, advisory boards, and support groups.
In addition to supporting the Fabry community there will also be a requirement to provide support to those affected by other conditions under our umbrella.
Key Responsibilities:
The following is an overview of the responsibilities of the role - full responsibilities can be found in the Job Description:
- Develop a good understanding of MPS and Fabry conditions
- Develop knowledge of legislation and best practice relevant to supporting people with life-long conditions
- Provide emotional support, information and guidance in areas such as diagnosis, disease awareness, health and social care and disability benefits
- Support individuals and families to access best possible clinical management and treatment options
- Support and signpost people towards mental health and psychological support as required
- Undertake UK-wide travel to visit individuals and families and attend meetings and events
- Support the provision of online support and advice via social media channels
- Promote awareness by giving talks and presentations to outside organisations, professionals and the general public
Experience & skills
- Minimum of two years’ experience of working with individuals with disabilities within health and social care, education, or related field
- Ability to communicate accurately, concisely and with clarity
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to upholding best practices
- Excellent IT skills to maintain accurate case recording, produce clear reports, correspondences and presentations
- Collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for working in a small, dedicated team
- Experience of managing projects and service development is advantageous
Prior knowledge of Fabry Disease is not required as in-depth support and training will be provided. Regular supervision and a supportive work culture will help you to expand your knowledge and become an expert in the work you are undertaking.
Essential requirements:
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- A valid UK driving licence with no more than 6 points, access to a car and a willingness to drive UK wide
- Disclosure & Barring Check
Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS)
The MPS Society is a charity that provides a range of care, support and activities for children and adults at risk throughout the UK. This is provided through our dedicated support and advocacy service, telephone helpline and out of hours’ support, clinical research, online activities and forums, annual events, patient expert meetings, focus groups and conferences. MPS staff, trustees and volunteers may be asked to be involved in the delivery of its regulated services and activities.
This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Due to the sensitive nature of the duties undertaking, the post holder will be expected to undertake a DBS check as part of the recruitment process.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- 5 weeks annual leave (increasing after 5 years' service)
- Additional leave between Christmas and New Year
- Pension contributions
- Life assurance (subject to scheme conditions)
- Employee Assistance Programme
This post is primarily based in our Amersham office however UK wide travel is necessary. A flexible approach to working hours to cover travel, our out of hours phone service, and events and conference attendance is required.
Next steps:
We ask interested candidates to view the job description attached for the full responsibilities and essential requirements of this role.
We also encourage candidates to visit the MPS Society website to learn more about us and the community we serve. Alternatively, if you would like an informal chat about the role or the work of the MPS Society, please contact Steve Cotterell.
To apply:
Please apply through Charity Job with your CV and a covering letter explaining how your previous roles and experiences make you the candidate we are looking for.
Closing Date: Interviews and assessment will be held following receipt of suitable applications.
To transform lives through specialist knowledge, support and advocacy, and research.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you have a passion for working with people and the ability to empathise with others?
About the role
The West London Women’s Service is a specialist gender and trauma informed Assessment Centre for women with complex needs who are at risk of, or have experienced domestic abuse, violence against women and girls (VAWG); and have multiple disadvantages.
We have a great opportunity for someone interested in working as part of an innovate women’s only service in an Assessment and Reconnection role and becoming part of this exciting team achieving positive outcomes to support women in their recovery and move on journey.
In this role you will:
- Be part of a busy team environment working closely with women new to, or at risk of rough sleeping.
- Provide a personalised case management service to clients, turning assessment recommendations into practical action plans which fully involves the client.
- Build and maintain effective relationships to support clients throughout their recovery.
- Develop a knowledge of relevant legislation such as, welfare benefit and housing legislation.
- Work on a weekly rota including early, mid and late shifts (some evening and weekend work may be required).
For this role staff can claim an additional 20% pay premium for hours worked between 8pm and 8am Monday to Friday, and all hours worked on Saturday and Sunday.
About you
To be successful in this role you will:
- Experience managing complex and difficult situations in relations to people, have good interpersonal and listening skills, patience and resilience and the ability to adapt to new situations
- Great communication skills, with the ability to network and build effective relationships with a variety people.
- Understanding of the issues involved in providing support to people with complex support needs including mental and physical health needs, substance dependency and who may be on low (or no) income.
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.
*For genuine occupational requirement reasons we are looking to appoint women only for this post (exemption under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9)
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 15 May 2024
Interview and assessments on: w/c 3 June 2024
What we offer
- Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
- A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place
- Great Pay and Other Benefits
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Do you want to help voluntary and community groups in the BCP Council area to survive and thrive? Can you effectively share your skills and expertise in running such groups with them?
You would be delivering information, advice, guidance, and bespoke support along with peer learning and training as appropriate on the legal, income generation, technical and good practice aspects of running a VCS organisation.
You’ll be joining a flexible, innovative, and friendly team.
About you
You will have extensive knowledge of the voluntary and community sector (VCS) and an awareness of the changing environment for local communities and voluntary organisations and the challenges they face covering the Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole area.
As a people person with great interpersonal skills, you’ll be able to build and maintain excellent professional relationships delivering bespoke support, which enables the local VCS to fulfil their missions more effectively, improve performance and governance and become stronger, safer, and more sustainable.
Responsibilities:
- Support the start-up of new VCS organisations, including advice on appropriate structures and any appropriate registrations.
- Identify strengths and weaknesses in management/governance in VCS groups and provide advice to address, in particular trustee roles and responsibilities, business/strategic planning, project planning, evidencing impact, evaluation and monitoring, safeguarding.
- Advise, and support organisations on different sources of funding and which are relevant to their needs including grants, trading, contracts, donors, etc.
- To enable organisations to develop appropriate documentation. To produce model documents in plain language, in particular health and safety, data protection and environmental policies
- To provide organisation specific advice and information by telephone, email and one to one advice sessions (inn person and virtual)
- To design, organise and, if appropriate, deliver training events, webinars, lunch time seminars, meetings, events, and conferences for VCS organisations as required.
- Contribute to the development of tools and resources for defining and supporting the organisational development needs of small and medium sized VCS groups
- To ensure the provision of advice and information through the website, on demand webinars, newsletters, special briefing supplements, etc.
- Be understanding and be particularly supportive to VCS groups who face additional barriers in accessing support and in applying advice and learning
- Encouraging and facilitating the sharing of skills and resources between VCS organisations.
- Work and liaise with others contracted to provide support services to the VCS in the BCP area.
- To maintain effective networks and working relationships with appropriate individuals and agencies.
- Refer organisations to other specialised support and advice agencies as appropriate.
- Promote the role and needs of the sector to stakeholders when appropriate
- To champion, identify and convene partnerships and opportunities for collaboration and co-design to support identified outcomes and by utilising collective resources.
- To identify gaps in community needs and support how the VCS can meet these.
- Monitor and evaluate the work and assist in reporting as required.
- To keep up to date on all the legal and technical aspects of running a VSC organisation, and of local, regional and national funders and funding programmes
What we can offer in return
In return we offer a competitive salary and great benefits, including contributory pension scheme, 25 days holiday (pro-rata) plus all bank holidays, season train ticket loan, flexible working and much more.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you looking for a fulfilling role where you can make a real difference? Are you organised and people orientated? We have an exciting opportunity at our Birmingham Centre to support us in connecting with our local community. Thrive is a national charity that uses gardening to change lives. We’re looking for a Community Engagement Officer who will strengthen our links within the local community, such that more people know about Thrive, understand what we do and access our programs.
Funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, we’re looking to significantly build on our fantastic work in Birmingham over the next two years. Working as a key part of the team at Thrive in Birmingham, the Community Engagement Officer will increase participation and strengthen our referral pathways through productive relationships. Such that engagement with our services is representative of the diversity within our locality. The successful candidate will have strong communication and organisational skills. We’re looking for a relational operator who can confidently facilitate visitors and work independently with a range of external partners.
to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check. Thrive complies fully with the DBS Code of Practice. Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an individual from working for Thrive.
Closing date for applications: 17.00 on the 2nd May 2024. We will be reviewing applications as they come in, so early application is recommended.
Please download the job information pack and send your CV and a covering letter to recruitment that explains how your skills meet the job description.
We are a dedicated Domestic Abuse Charity supporting Women exposed to gender-based violence and exploitation, and their children to be safe and have access to appropriate interventions and support in order to live free from fear and harm.
If you are passionate about supporting women and working in a charity that has core values of diversity and inclusion, collaboration, advocacy and innovation then we have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Support Office working in our Refuges. We work with trauma informed practice and use client led support plans to ensure that the women in our Refuges are supported in a personalised way.
We are passionate about working in the community with other agencies and organisations to ensure that women using our services have excellent, appropriate and holistic support.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Rose Voucher Project Officer, Southwark Rose Vouchers for Fruit and Veg Project
The Rose Vouchers for Fruit & Veg Project in Southwark has been successfully supporting families with young children to ensure fruit and vegetables are a part of their everyday diet since 2018. As we enter the seventh year of the project, we are now looking for a new member of staff to join the 1st Place Rose Voucher Project team and support our work in delivering the project, while measuring its wider impact on families. This is a great opportunity for someone with experience of working in a community setting and an understanding of impact and evaluation to take on a key role in the project, involving ongoing interaction with families and professionals.
Job Summary
As Rose Voucher Project Officer, you will be working alongside the Southwark Rose Voucher Project Lead to forward the development of the Rose Voucher Project in Southwark. Your key areas of responsibility will be registering new families onto the Rose Voucher Project, overseeing the two Rose Voucher distribution sessions which take place at both our centres, supported by our dedicated Rose Voucher volunteers, and coordinating and supporting the ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the Project. You will also provide support to our network of other Rose Voucher distribution centres in Southwark to ensure they are working in a coordinated way and according to agreed processes.
You will be a motivated individual, with excellent written and communication skills, and proven experience of working in a community setting where service users are valued, listened to and respected. Previous experience working with and signposting families is essential to ensure that our Rose Voucher families are aware of the many services and activities available to support and increase their health and wellbeing. The Rose Vouchers Project is an integral part of the wider Family Hub team at 1st Place, so you will be working in a busy environment, with colleagues who are all as committed to providing a friendly service and positive experience for families as you are.
Closing Date: 23rd April 2024
Interviews: 29th April 2024
We value equality and diversity in our organisation, and are striving to build a workforce reflective of the communities we work in. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith, or disability.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Key Purpose:
Engage with staff and volunteers at a local and national level across RABI as well as with key external stakeholders and partners to influence compliance with safeguarding policies and procedures. Support the Senior Service Delivery Manager to implement RABI’s reporting through maintenance of effective internal recording and reporting systems (CPOMS). Promote a high level of safeguarding awareness and related training throughout the organisation guided by priorities highlighted in the safeguarding action plan. Provide a high level of safeguarding support to all staff and volunteers and embed a strong culture of safeguarding across RABI. Act as the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead in the absence of the Senior Service Delivery Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
· Work alongside the Designated Safeguarding Lead to develop and enhance safeguarding practice within the organisation.
· Act as one of the first points of contact for all staff, volunteers and external queries in all matter of safeguarding.
· Daily oversight of our safeguarding system CPOMS. Follow up on any queries relating to CPOMS and develop training materials to support staff and volunteers in this area.
· Provide the Designated Safeguarding Lead with monthly report to feed into longer-term safeguarding planning.
· Work alongside the Designated Safeguarding Lead to develop and deliver safeguarding training and support sessions for staff and volunteers to create an annual training plan.
· Effectively engage with staff and volunteers at a local and national level to ensure safeguarding escalations and approaches are understood through the organisation.
· If required travel to RABI volunteer groups to provide safeguarding support.
· Work with external stakeholders and partners to understand the main thematic areas of safeguarding that are impacting the community that we support.
· Work collaboratively within RABI to share information about safeguarding trends that are happening locally or nationally.
· Lead of providing safeguarding support to regional teams and provide practical guidance on managing a range of operational safeguarding risks, increasing confidence in safeguarding practice across RABI.
· Champion safeguarding practices and procedures across all Departments, ensuring compliance and driving engagement and awareness.
· Develop working relationships with key internal stakeholders e.g. volunteering, partnerships, campaigning and fundraising to offer safeguarding input to any emerging projects.
· Maintain up to date knowledge of current practice changes and any relevant changes to wider guidance, policy and legislation; including proactively engaging with other organisations and external experts to ensure RABI’s approach is informed by and contributes to best practice within the sector.
· Manage all referrals to RABI’s counselling provision ensuring all external and internal SLA’s are adhered to.
· Undertake any other task relevant to the job purpose.
Person Specification:
Essential
· Experience of working as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
· Relevant up to date training in the specialist area of Safeguarding
· Knowledge of safeguarding practices and legislation
· Knowledge and experience of statutory agency practices and multi-agency working
· Ability to distinguish between observation, facts and information gained from others and confidently assess risk in a time sensitive manner
· Excellent communication, report-writing and recording skills
· Experience of providing safeguarding support to staff and volunteers working with adults and children who may be at risk of harm, their families and carers
· Experience of using data recording systems
· Confident working on own initiative and in communication and presenting to a wide range of staff and volunteers
· Highly organised and can manage multiple tasks and priorities
· Flexible, resilient and solution focussed working with sensitivity, integrity and without prejudice
Desirable
· Farming background or knowledge of the farming community environment.
This role profile is not exhaustive and is subject to review in conjunction with the post holder according to future developments at RABI.
Early applications are encouraged for this position as shortlisting and interviews will take place on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a suitable application prior to the deadline.
RABI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and aims to ensure that all employment practices secure equality of opportunity and that no prospective or current employee receives less than favourable treatment at RABI as a result of their sex, sexual orientation, age, race, religion, belief, ethnic origin, disability, marital, or for any other reason which cannot be shown to be justifiable. Our recruitment process strives to ensure that individuals are selected only based on their relevant skills, experience, qualifications and abilities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
ABOUT THE ROLE
A new opportunity has arisen to join a new contract in Lewisham. You will support over 2 properties which supports residents and participants with acute and/or complex mental health needs who are supported/treated in the community in their recovery as appose to hospital inpatient care. You will focus on rehabilitating and reintegrating our residents and participants and help our residents and participants achieve their personal goals and gain a level of recovery that enables them to return home or move into supported housing.
Shift Pattern: Rota based Monday to Sunday between 08:00 and 19:30
ABOUT THE SERVICE
The Integrated Community Rehabilitation Services will enable people to receive a community-based offer and avoid admission into a rehabilitation unit.
The service is across 2 properties in Lewisham (one 8 self contained rooms, and another with 6 self contained rooms) located in close proximity to each another and both will be staffed 24/7 by a minimum of 2 Mental Health Recovery Workers (MHRW) at all times, at each site. This will include Shift Leads to support the Management Team.
These addresses are a short walk from each other and are served by good public transport links; close to Bellingham, Catford and Catford Bridge train stations, and close to bus stops.
Benefits, including Non-Contractual Perks
- 25 days annual leave, increasing with the length of service
- Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
- Medicash includes discount gym memberships, routine optometry care, dental treatments, and physiotherapy treatments
- Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
- Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing.
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Annual Staff Awards
If you have the passion, creativity, and tenacity to make a real difference in people's lives, challenge stigma and make our communities safer, we would love to hear from you!
ABOUT YOU
We're looking for a resilient individual, who has a desire to support our residents and participants to be the best versions of themselves, providing a fully flexible service. You will be driven to provide high quality care and support to others, an effective team member who can communicate effectively, and can be compassionate, supportive, and empowering to others.
OVERVIEW OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and sustain therapeutic relationships with residents and participants, providing practical and emotional support.
- Support residents and participants with relevant skills, knowledge, and understanding about their mental health and wellbeing.
- Identify activity needs and wishes and support with participation and projects.
- Act as a key worker for participants and residents, contribute to the development of support plans, risk assessments, and subsequent reviews.
- Support with various personal needs as required.
- Attend appointments when required.
- Housing Management; ensure safety throughout and report repairs and maintanence as needed.
- Various other responsibilities within the position as required.
Other responsibilities than those described above may be required to be undertaken from time to time and will be expected to be performed to as long as it is within the capability and level of the position.
KEY CRITERIA
What we are looking for:
- Previous experience working with people with multiple complex backgrounds/needs, mental health, substance misuse, alcohol, and behaviours
- Previous experience creating co - produced support plans, key working, and care planning, providing appropriate interventions for service users
- IT Proficiency; ability to learn new software and basic Microsoft
- Understanding of the housing and social needs of people with multiple and complex needs
- Understanding and/or practical knowledge of the social and societal marginalisation that can be attached to people with various challenging backgrounds, mental health, addiction, exploitation, homelessness, and previous convictions
What we would like, but not essential:
- Understanding and/or practical application of key legislation regarding social care, housing, criminal justice, and mental health
- Ability to Recognise signs of deteriorating mental health and initiate appropriate interventions to prevent crisis
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
WORKING FOR US
ABOUT US
Social Interest Group (SIG) believes good care and support improve lives. Our values of ambition, empowerment, transparency, and inclusivity drive everything we do. Our mission is to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change
Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.
Our Values
Ambition – Eager to succeed and to accomplish as much as possible for our people
Empowerment – Giving staff and the people we support the tools, training, and information they need to achieve their potential
Transparency – Upfront and visible about our actions and open to scrutiny from stakeholders, service users, and staff
Inclusivity – Listening to, understanding, and including all our stakeholders to ensure we make a difference and get things right
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.
A 4 day per week post promoting the health and wellbeing of people in Birmingham made homeless and destitute by the asylum system.
Working alongside Hope's legal advice and housing teams you will help people register with a GP and access essential healthcare; find essential services; and take part in activities, such as sports, arts or volunteering, that build their wellbeing and resiliance. You will also promote the wellbeing service among refugee communities and key service providers.
You must submit an up to date CV. You may also submit a covering letter in addition to the questions above, but it is not a requirement.
Before answering the questions, please read the job description and person specification. You will need to show us that your experience, abilities, knowledge and qualities match what we are asking for in the person specification.
Your answers should be between one and three paragraphs long.
Legal advice, housing, emeregcy grants and wellbeing support for people made homeless by immigration controls.
We are a charity dedicated to supporting women exposed to gender-based violence and exploitation and their children to be safe and have acess to appropriate intervention and support in order to live free from fear and harm.
Our core values are diversity and inclusion, collaboration, advocacy and innovation and we aim to challenge oppression in all forms.
If you are passionate about supporting women then this role is for you.
We need a dynamic individual to work with our Assessement and Referral team to ensure women have an excellent experience when contacting our service and feel believed and supported.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As an administrative role with a strong customer service element, you will work in support of the SBP Compliance Manager, managing the independent audits approved on companies under the Leaping Bunny and other programmes.
Utilising first class organisational skills gained in a customer-facing environment, you will primarily support approved Leaping Bunny companies through the independent audit process to ensure compliance and promote the development of the programme globally.
Through efficient stewardship of the Programme, your contribution will significantly help to advance the organisation’s Vision, Mission, and Values.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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You have substantial experience of working in a supported housing or general needs housing management environment and a good understanding of mental health, domestic violence, drug and alcohol issues. You’d also like to be part of an organisation that counts on the professionalism, insight, expertise and passion of its staff to inspire individual recovery for the people they work with. Welcome to Richmond Fellowship as a Housing Management Officer.
We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone. That’s where you come in.
Join us as a Housing Management Officer and you could soon be providing vital support to our Housing Manager Lead, as together you help us plan and organise all regulatory housing management activities. We’ll also rely on you to lead on day-to-day tenancy management, work with Area and Service Managers to support housing related services and ensure the compliance of housing related activities. Conducting regular inspections on properties, overseeing void reporting and assisting with the delivery of relevant data and analysis of voids – these are just some aspects of this interesting and varied role that’s all about delivering good quality homes and services to our tenants and residents.
To succeed, you’ll need Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Level 3 Certified Practitioner status (or equivalent) and an excellent understanding of void management, bad debt and maximising income, plus the relevant regulatory requirements.
You’ll also need experience of working in a customer-focused environment or service and an understanding of the issues associated with individuals who may have complex support needs. Comfortable working in partnership with other key agencies and local communities, you’re also adept at identifying and monitoring key compliance in respect of health & safety requirements relating to properties and tenants. What’s more, you’re well organised, great at negotiating and developing effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders and happy to provide housing training to colleagues.
In return for your skills and enthusiasm, this role comes with some really great benefits and excellent training and development opportunities.
This is a permanent full-time role requiring the post holder to work 37.5 hours per week.
To apply please visit our website via the apply button.
It is a mandatory requirement of the application process for this post that candidates submit a CV and Supporting Statement, thus only candidates that provide this, and who meet the essential criteria within the person specification, will be considered for an interview.
This is a rolling recruitment process. Candidates will be interviewed as and when they are shortlisted.
We are committed to increasing our diversity and welcome applications from those with Lived Experience.
Richmond Fellowship is part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. From 1st June 2024 Richmond Fellowship will be merging with the mental health charity Humankind to form a single organisation that provides the joined-up mental health, housing and drug and alcohol support we’ve all known has been needed for decades. In October 2024, Humankind will then be renamed to reflect the new, bigger and better organisation.
Mind BLMK works across our communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with a range of partners, we offer a number of activities from our wellbeing centres and local venues to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, and our aim is to make sure that no-one has to face a mental health problem alone.
Fundraising and Engagement Officer
Post no: 591
Office base: HQ, Flitwick
Area covered: Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £24,720 per annum
Hours: 37.0 hours per week, Monday to Friday
About the Role
This role is an exciting opportunity to work for Mind BLMK as part of the Fundraising & Engagement Team. Acting as the first point of contact for all Fundraising & Comms enquiries and in line with Mind BLMK’s Fundraising and Communications Strategy, this is a busy role and will require excellent stewardship and donor care skills as well as meticulous organisation and innovative thinking. As an Ambassador for Mind BLMK, you will need to have a passion for mental health and an ability to operate at all levels.
The successful applicant will generate income and support all aspects of communication and marketing, to help to maximise local support, raise awareness of our work in the community, and by providing exceptional supporter stewardship, in line with Mind BLMK’s Fundraising and Communication strategy.
Key Duties
- Act as the first point of contact for all fundraising enquiries and provide stewardship and donor care for Mind BLMK’s individual givers, corporates, groups, volunteers and other supporters of the charity, in line with the fundraising strategy.
- Act as first point of contact for all marketing, PR and event enquiries.
- Send donors bespoke information and materials to support their fundraising at Mind BLMK.
- Ensure supporter interaction points (telephone, post, email) adhere to the highest standard.
- Support existing and develop new partnerships with corporates, organisations, and individuals, to support income growth.
- Develop and maintain relationships with philanthropists and encourage legacy giving.
- Help with the co-ordination of fundraising volunteers, as requested or as appropriate.
- Help to identify and develop potential areas of fundraising growth and process improvements, in line with the Fundraising Strategy and supporting net income growth.
- Write and send outgoing thank you letters to all income streams.
- Help maintain an up-to-date and accurate supporter database, finance log and fundraising and communications materials.
- Support the implementation of marketing strategies and targeted campaigns; plan, develop, and ensure the production of multi-media communications, PR, and marketing materials and compelling stories.
- Work closely with external organisations in order to raise awareness of services available locally and increase access to provision for individuals across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes.
Entitlements/benefits:
- 25 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
- Auto-enrolment NEST pension scheme (employer contributes 3%, employee contributes 5%)
- Westfield Health Plan – includes access to everyday healthcare and indemnifies towards the cost of routine health care.
- Discounts available through Blue Light Card & Tickets for Good
- In-house and external Learning and Development as appropriate for the role.
- Flexible Working On request (in line with Mind BLMK policy on Right to Request Flexible Working)
If you have a passion for working in mental health and possess the required skills, we would love to hear from you.
Closedown: 5pm Thursday 11th April 2024
Interview date: TBC
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply
Start date: ASAP
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Mind BLMK has been committed to the Mindful Employer charter and the Disability Confident Employer Scheme since 2008.
Please note: Mind BLMK follows Safer Recruitment practices and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Therefore all our roles are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
No agencies please.
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We are recruiting for a Dementia Carers Support Officer who can make a positive difference to the lives of unpaid carers in the diverse communities of Redbridge by providing them with practical, emotional and health and wellbeing related RCSS services. Services include the development and delivery of peer social and learning activities to give carers a break and reduce the risk of acute isolation.
The post holder will focus specifically on carers of people with dementia ensuring they receive advice and information and access key support services. The post holder will also work closely with partner organisations to facilitate cross referrals for both the carer and the person with dementia. A key requirement of the post is to feed into local strategic work to improve the support pathway for people with dementia and their carers including being a point of contact within Redbridge as well as attendance and input to relevant partnership boards and other working groups.
This is a job share post, working in close collaboration with the existing Dementia Support Officer. The post holder will also work with colleagues, to act as a bridge between carers and statutory services, contributing towards giving carers a stronger voice in speaking up for themselves and their peers. In this context and in collaboration with the Operations Manager and front-line staff, the post holder will also pay particular attention to the needs of older, isolated, vulnerable carers, aged 65 and over, who face social exclusion, cultural isolation, and hardship. Assisting carers to access and improve local health and social care services, thus improving the quality of their lives.
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Our mission is to make a positive difference to the lives of unpaid carers in the diverse communities of Redbridge
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About us
Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.
Crisis is currently recruiting for an Employment Brokerage Officer within the London-wide Services Team. This is a chance to be part of a unique service working towards ending homelessness through employment.
Location: Based in our Crisis Skylight London, 50-52 Commercial Street, E1 6LT
About the role
As Employment Brokerage Officer, you will be passionate and understand your role in ending and preventing homelessness by engaging and partnering with employers and other stakeholders who share our mission to end homelessness. You will work closely with all Client Service teams across London to identify employment needs of members and find employers who can deliver opportunities which meet these needs.
About you
This is a unique opportunity and would be perfect for someone with experience working in Local Authorities, Job Centres, Learning and Development training providers, corporate or community-based organisations which focus on training and employment skills. This is your opportunity to use this experience to support people out of homelessness via sustainable employment. We are looking for someone who…
- Has experience in engaging and supporting clients with specific needs and vulnerabilities.
- Can demonstrate experience in developing and managing relationships with local/national organisations to provide opportunities for vulnerable clients.
- Understands homelessness and the barriers people face in accessing employment opportunities.
- Possesses strong communication, presentation skills and understand its importance in both participant relationships and stakeholder engagement.
- Can manage multiple deadlines and work towards job placement targets whilst possessing excellent customer care, problem solving and negotiation skills.
We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds.
Working at Crisis
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
- Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy
- Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%
- 28 days and option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay
- Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm
- And more! (Full list of benefits available on website)
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.
When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.
How to apply
If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below.
Closing date: Sunday 21 April 2024 (at 23:59)
Interviews will be held on Thursday 9 May at Crisis Skylight London, 50-52 Commercial St, E1 6LT
Accessibility
We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help.
Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094
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