We’re looking for someone who can help us to develop useful and compelling resources for use by Community Sponsorship Groups at all stages of their journey in resettling refugees.  You’ll be managing the training website for Reset, updating or creating resources.  You’ll commission new materials, helping us to move away from only written materials  and help us to make use of technology available to help us to advise Community Sponsorship Groups, Lead Sponsors and Local Authorities.

You won’t need to be an expert in Community Sponsorship, but you must have demonstrable experience of creating content that explains sometimes complex information to a range of audiences. 

You’ll be overseeing a review of our training website, making recommendation for improved user journey and experience. 

You’ll assist the wider Reset Training team in creating materials for delivery in training, and work with stakeholders from a range of organisations to gather information for sharing with groups.  You’ll work with Community Sponsorship Groups and the families they support to ensure best practice is recorded and shared across the Community Sponsorship network.

For more details on this role, please download the Job Decription and Person Specification. 

London Development Officer
Salary:  £30,438 including London weighting (pro-rated based on working hours)
Hours: Up to 22.5 hours (three days) per week to include Tuesdays.
Location: London, with considerable regular travel throughout London. There will be very occasional travel to Bristol and other parts of the UK.
Contract: Fixed Term to 31st January 2022 with possibility of extension. 

Summary:  

We are currently looking to recruit a positive, highly organised and pro-active individual to support the delivery and co-ordination of a programme of targeted training and support to city farms and community gardens in London.  You will help to improve their long-term viability, thereby contributing to the sustainability of vibrant local communities throughout the capital.

About Us:  

Social Farms & Gardens provides support and a national voice for a broad spectrum of initiatives, which are united by one thing – they use land-based activities to benefit individuals and communities.   

The successful candidate will have:  

• Training and facilitation skills
• Knowledge of community gardens/ city farms in London and knowledge or experience of Newham or similar borough or working with community gardens/farms in housing estates in a large UK city
• Knowledge of writing funding bids or tendering for contracts and understanding of costs associated with these bids and tenders and the importance of financial sustainability
• Networking and partnership building skills
• Ability to monitor and evaluate programs and write or input into reports
• Ability to create and use spreadsheets and work with a data base to extract and input information.
• Up to date and inclusive practices in relation to community food growing
• Knowledge of a national/ UK wide membership organisation
• Ability to use social media and write content as well as write content and put together newsletters

Closing date: Midday Monday 8th February 2021   
Interviews: Tuesday 22nd February 2021 (will be held over video call)

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the Apply button to be directed to our website where you can download the full job description and application form.

No agencies please.

Citizens Advice South Gloucestershire is the leading provider of advice services to South Gloucestershire residents

You are an experienced caseworker in debt, looking for a post in which you can make a real difference to the lives of people experiencing disadvantage and poverty. 

You will be a Debt Relief Order Intermediary and a member of the Institute of Money Advisers.

You’ll be joining our existing team of debt and benefit advisers, so you’ll have a keen interest in and, some experience of supporting colleagues, in their professional growth, helping them to understand the complexities of casework and how to develop the skills needed to help clients effectively.

Closing date for applications: Friday 5th February 2021

Interview date: During week commencing 15th February 2021 over Zoom

Anticipated start date: ASAP

Citizens Advice South Gloucestershire is committed to promoting equality and valuing diversity and we seek people who share those values.

Every local Citizens Advice is a registered charity. Different application procedures are adopted by individual local Citizens Advice. Contact the relevant one as outlined in the information about this role. You should not send an application form to national Citizens Advice.

All local Citizens Advice produce their own annual report, but you can find out more about the Citizens Advice network or download the latest national Citizens Advice annual report.

Full time, 37 hours per week (job share applications considered)

Location: East Berkshire (Bracknell and Maidenhead)

This is a new full-time role in a new organisation and presents a genuine opportunity to shape the service to meet our clients’ future needs. Citizens Advice Bracknell and District and Citizens Advice Maidenhead and Windsor have decided to merge because together we are stronger and more resilient allowing us to grow our vital services.

We know more people need our help and we wish to accelerate operational changes to enable us to see more clients. That means investing in infrastructure and changing our ways of working. We want a Training Manager who can be part of the change - recruiting, training, and supporting the volunteers and staff we need to deliver high quality advice services.

Our ideal candidate will come from an advice services background with the ability to train staff and volunteers. However, we are open to considering applicants from a range of advice and/or training backgrounds who can quickly gain credibility with staff and volunteers.

We value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 9th February at 9.00am.

For further information and to apply, please download the attached documents including Job Pack, Guidance Notes and Application Form. 

No Agencies please

6 months Contract 

Our Education Operations Team are looking for someone who’s creative and passionate to become the new Operations Executive (Youth Worker) in South London!

You will promote the education programmes (Achieve and Mosaic), work as a team player to provide administrative support for the programmes and work collaboratively to support young people to achieve their goals.

We are looking for individuals who engage in challenges with optimism and resilience, who are adaptive, flexible, ready to embrace change and innovation and ideally have experience in one of the below areas:

• Youth Work
• Education Sector

We are looking for someone who:

• Strong administrative skills
• Education knowledge
• Knowledge of Achieve and Mosaic programme
• Is a natural and effective communicator, passionate about delivering excellent customer service and making the right decision for young people
• Will thrive in a busy and dynamic role and is able to engage in challenges with optimism and resilience
• Is able to work efficiently and effectively to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Has experience of working on their own initiative to achieve individual and team objectives  
• Has a strong understanding of the challenges young people under 18’s from within The Trust’s target groups might face

We are seeking an Education Manager to join our successful team. You will be joining our national programme: The Young People’s Gambling Harm Prevention Programme.  The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the recruitment of delegates for the YGAM assured workshops and for the delivery of these workshops, enabling us to achieve our key performance indicators within each region.

We are seeking somebody who has an outgoing and confident personality and who enjoys engaging with both the formal and non-formal education sectors. Being highly organised, having an absolute eye for detail and the drive and determination to make this opportunity a success are also critical qualities.
The successful candidate must be a self-starter who enjoys working within a busy team. You will have opportunities to find creative ways of working and you will be part of a dedicated team. YGAM has seen a successful period of growth, making this an exciting time to join our dedicated team.
These posts are full time with a starting salary of £24,000 per annum with good potential to rise.

To apply please email a copy of your CV and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, outlining how you meet the Person Specification for the role. The closing date for completed applications is noon on 19th February 2021.

Successful applicants who make the shortlist will be asked to attend an interview, which is planned to take place on Friday, 26th February. Please make sure you can attend this selection day before applying. YGAM are proud to be recognised as an Investors in People organisation, guaranteeing you a purposeful job with plenty of training and career opportunities.

Good luck with your application and thank you so much for your interest in our work. If you would like to arrange an informal conversation about this post please see the application pack for contact details.

Creative Support is a busy and dynamic national charity with a track record of providing high-quality, person-centred support services to individuals with support needs in over 60 Local Authorities.

We are looking for an inspirational, qualified trainer/practitioner with experience and knowledge of health and social care provision and management theory to develop and deliver training to our bright and enthusiastic staff teams. This is a central role within our staff development team and you will be based at our vibrant Stockport Head Office. 

Working closely with the Quality Enhancement Lead, the Head of Engagement and Learning, the Training Team and key managers, you will develop and participate in employee learning and development programmes relating to all aspects of service provision. You will also be responsible for developing and delivering staff education and skills enhancement/development opportunities in accordance with Care Quality Commission, Skills for Health, Social Care, national occupational standards and NICE guidelines.

As part of a fast paced team, and as a self-directed practitioner, you will inspire and develop a workforce focused initiative to enhance the skills and knowledge of the national health and social care workforce.

As a proud Stonewall Diversity Champion we actively encourage applications from the LGBT+ community. Interviews for this role will take place on week commencing 08 March 2021.

Benefits of working with Creative Support:
-Free 24/7 counselling and employee support programme, 
-Competitive pay,
-A pension with company a contribution, 
-Company paid enhanced DBS for all staff.

Job Purpose

The Volunteer Lead will coordinate Trust House volunteers to support the service to meet the needs of the services delivered, including counselling, family support and the wellbeing service, as well as fundraising support and admin volunteers. The role also includes the support of sessional staff.  It will involve leading on the planning of, and the recruitment, training and induction of new volunteers as well as reviewing and planning training for existing Trust House volunteers; ensuring that all volunteers are supported through accessing regular meetings, attending reviews and clinical supervision and highlighting any gaps in training/supervision to the Clinical Lead. The role also involves ensuring that services are delivered in accordance with appropriate clinical standards/protocols and any specific requirements from Management Committee, funders, and commissioners.

The post holder will also be required to work closely with other staff team members to ensure a coordinated approach to volunteer support across the service. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Main Duties

• To take day to day responsibility, for organising and managing volunteer and sessional staff recruitment, training, induction, supervision and ongoing volunteer support and development processes.
• To be responsible for delivering most elements of the Trust House Introductory Training and induction process.
• To coordinate and monitor volunteer access to clinical supervision, support, and training.
• To work closely with the Clinical Leads regarding the allocation of clients for face-to face support/counselling.
• To build and maintain relationships with key partners and stakeholders and particularly local colleges and universities
• To ensure that all Trust House Lancashire’s policies and procedures relating to the volunteers are up to date and relevant, and that all volunteers are working in accordance with these policies and procedures.
• To support volunteers and staff according to relevant guidelines e.g., BACP ethical framework, The Survivors Trust National Standards, fundraising and other relevant regulations.
• To support colleagues in organising volunteer engagement in new opportunities
• To participate in community fundraising events.
• To represent TRUST HOUSE LANCASHIRE as appropriate at stakeholder events and meetings; and as required deliver presentations and support awareness raising and networking activities as agreed with Line Manager.

Administration

• Maintain and monitor confidential records including volunteer clinical supervision, volunteer review meetings and training in line with TRUST HOUSE LANCASHIRE policies and procedures.
• Maintain and update shared and individual Outlook Calendar
• Undertake volunteer review meetings and complete associated paperwork and case management notes.
• Ensure that confidential records are maintained and stored in line with TRUST HOUSE LANCASHIRE policies and protocols.
• Complete and maintain monitoring and evaluation records in relation to the service.
• Contribute to the development of policies, protocols, guidelines, and strategies within practice area.
• To produce reports for the TRUST HOUSE LANCASHIRE management committee, commissioners, and funders

General

• Ensure that TRUST HOUSE LANCASHIRE administrative procedures are followed in every area of work.
• Ensure that TRUST HOUSE LANCASHIRE health and safety and safeguarding policies are adhered to at all time.
• Work effectively with TRUST HOUSE LANCASHIRE staff and volunteers.
• Work in a way that enhances diversity in practice, projects and encourages safe practice.
• Attend monthly line management.
• Access clinical supervision (as appropriate)
• To be an advocate of TRUST HOUSE LANCASHIRE
• Undergo a DBS check
• The role will occasionally involve travel across Lancashire.
• The role will require a degree of flexibility to work evenings and weekends.
• Some lifting and carrying will be expected.

Are you a qualified Quality Assurance officer, with a passion for supporting staff on their education and development journey? Nightingale Hammerson is a leading OUTSTANDING care provider, who has ambitious plans to deliver a range of accredited education programmes with partnership organisations.

We are currently looking to recruit an individual who will support our Education and Development manager on a range of programmes for our care and support staff. 

Role responsiblities

Your key areas of responsibilities will be;

• To work alongside the Education and Development manager to support education activities through our online learning platform.
• To plan, carry out and record all IQA activities according to Quality standards, policies and procedures. This will include carrying out observations, portfolio sampling, assignment sampling and other checks.
• To provide support to individual assessors, tutors and mentors within the organisation to ensure high quality assessment practice.
• To support the E&D manager with the planning, execution and evaluation of the education and development plans.
• Liaise with external organisations in order to build joint educational programmes.
• Support the Care Home Education Centre implementation plan and accreditation process.

Skills and experience

We are looking for someone who has;

• An Assessor and IQA qualification and relevant occupational competence
• Experience of delivering training and support
• IT Literate
• Committed to continuous improvement.
• Ability to communicate well and effectively with colleagues and clients
• Accurate with good attention to detail in all areas of work
• Proactive with a willingness to learn, help others and take on tasks using own initiative
• In-depth knowledge of Apprenticeship programmes including framework requirements, IQA processes and assessment methods

This role will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. It will require travel to our two London sites in Wandsworth (SW12) and Barnet (N2). Applications will be reviewed on receipt, and the vacancy may be closed early if a suitable candidate is appointed.

Students’ Unions are amazing membership organisations with unique structures and ever-changing leadership. This role will support and develop student representatives to ensure robust and effective feedback that brings about positive change for our members. As part of the role, you will take lead on our Student Feedback System, deliver training and facilitate campaign action as a result of feedback from various structures with the Students’ Union and University.  

Responsible to  

Student Voice Manager   

Main duties and responsibilities  

• To support the student volunteers, SU staff and University partners involved with the Student Representation System.   

• To facilitate and support the recruitment, training, reward and recognition of Student Representatives at Course Rep and Subject Rep levels.   

• Provide support to the Welfare Officer role in building and delivering effective information and change-based projects  

• To be the lead staff member on the SU Feedback System & ensure that the feedback “loop” is closed and students know what’s been done with their feedback  

• To support and empower Student Representatives to conduct student-led enhancement projects and campaigns centred on individual issues 

• To advise and support elected Student Officers and other Students’ Union staff on matters where the trend from Student Representatives is indicative of an issue impacting on an increasing number of students 

• To develop links and communicate information between the University, Students’ Union, Course Representatives and students 

• To support Full-Time Officers to design and plan impactful student campaigns 

• To analyse feedback in order to influence and inform SU campaigns and staff members 

• To support Student Voice Manager with Elections and the administration involved  

Department responsibilities  

• To supervise, support and develop relevant student staff 

General duties  

• To understand and uphold the purpose and values of the organisation and ensure that these guide and inform the work and conduct of the post holder 

• To be knowledgeable of the union constitution, as it applies to this post, including any legal requirements 

• To work in accordance with all SU policies and procedures, including health and safety, staffing protocols, financial procedures and the SU’s equal opportunities policy 

• To undertake any other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the grade of the post, properly directed by the line manager. These variations will not change the general character of the post or the level of responsibility entailed 

• To attend from time to time, as required, meetings as necessary to meet the requirements of the post 

• To attend all staff development days and training as required. Flexibility in working hours may be required to accommodate this 

• To ensure the SU’s aspirations to reduce our environmental impact are delivered, contributing positively to the department and the organisation’s aims 

• To contribute positively (with full day commitment) to at least two university open days and to undertake general team duties during the main annual welcome period 

• To be flexible and adaptable in a changing environment, the role holder may be assigned to other areas of the students’ union to meet the needs of the service. This will in turn provide development opportunities in which to broaden experience  

Senior Coordinator Education Courses

You will join our team of 40 passionate professionals as our Senior Coordinator Education Courses. Working in the Education team, you will support the strategic development of our Education programs and courses and manage the highest quality delivery of ISUOG Education courses and their online presence on our new Learning Management System.

Senior Coordinator Education Courses Responsibilities:

- Ensure the broadest dissemination of and access to ISUOG’s courses at all levels of learning, both onsite and online
- Develop and coordinate ISUOG’s industry partnerships program for the support of ISUOG Education courses and programs
- Liaise with the relevant Education task forces for the creation of relevant and compelling Education programs
- Constantly improve the quality of service for ISUOG members and other stakeholders
- Create income streams for ISUOG Education
- Manage financial projections and budgets
- Manage delivery of Basic Training, Intermediate, and Advanced courses and Education meetings
- Manage certification and assessment delivery
- Ensure clear communication around future courses and programs across the organisation and with key stakeholders and committees
- Organise and deliver ISUOG’s free monthly Education webinars

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of duties but is intended to reflect a range of duties the post-holder is expected to perform. The job description will be reviewed regularly and may be changed in light of experience and in consultation with the post-holder.

Senior Coordinator Education Courses Requirements:

- Good first degree
- Further qualification in project management (desirable)
- Broad and deep experience and significant track record of delivering successful high quality events and courses
- Experience of budget management, cost efficiency and income generation

About the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (ISUOG):

The International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (ISUOG) is a highly respected professional membership organisation across 140 countries, comprised primarily of clinicians who are ultrasound experts in the field of obstetrics and gynecology. We are based in our modern office in west London.

The Society includes obstetricians and gynecologists, trainees, medical doctors, scientists, sonographers, midwives and other health professionals who work to advance women’s health and well-being globally. Our mission is to improve women’s health through the provision, advancement and dissemination of the highest quality education, standards and research information around ultrasound in obstetrics and gynecology. This is achieved through education and training, programmatic initiatives and advocacy.

Location: London, W10 6TR / Currently remote working due to COVID-19 restrictions

Job type: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: £35,000 per annum plus benefits

We are an equal opportunities employer; and are proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.

Please submit your application, CV and covering letter as soon as possible; we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.

For further details or if you have any queries, please visit our website. Please note that our office is closed over the Christmas period, but we will look to respond to you at the earliest opportunity.

Closing Date: 18th January 2021

You may have experience of the following: Programme Manager, Project Manager, Education, Further Education, Programme Management, Project Management, Programme Director, Curriculum Manager, Relationship Manager, Partnership Manager, Events Manager, Stakeholder Relationship Manager, L&D, Learning & Development, etc.

Ref: 95977

Come and join the innovative team at Surrey Coalition of Disabled People!  We have a vacancy for a Technology Training Officer to join our team.  The purpose of this role is to train, support and enable disabled adults to use technology in their daily lives to aid independence, social connection and wellbeing. 

The role is made up of 3 parts: the delivery of one to one and group training for disabled adults, the production of training resources including webinars, vlogs and podcasts, and the delivery of monthly train the trainer sessions with our staff and team of volunteer Tech Angels. 

Digital exclusion is recognised as a health inequality in its own right, and disabled people are disproportionately affected by it.  Surrey Coalition of Disabled People has been awarded funding from the Community Foundation for Surrey (CFS) Coronavirus response fund. 

Home Based covering areas in and around South East Oxfordshire

Full Time - working a 35-hour week

Applications are invited for the position of Dog Training Instructor. This position will be based in and around South East Oxfordshire.

Working as a Dog Training instructor, you will be fully responsible and accountable for overseeing the entire training lifecycle from puppyhood to the moment they qualify as a Hearing Dog. This is a highly rewarding role where you can directly impact a person’s life.

We are looking for a self-motivated and positive individual with practical and theoretical experience in dog training and behaviour, with skills in teaching, mentoring and coaching people. The ability to develop and train dogs using the skills of our volunteers is essential so we are looking for someone who finds value in working with both people and dogs and is driven by the overall goal to help train more dogs for deaf people.

You will need resilience and a high degree of efficiency to be a successful Dog Training Instructor and will preferably be educated to degree level or equivalent in the relevant subject area. If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you.

If you are interested in working with us in this varied and immensely rewarding job, please click the Apply button to be redirected to our website for application details.

Closing date: 19th February  

Interviews (virtual) will be held from w/c 22nd February

Registered charity in England and Wales (293358) and in Scotland (SC040486)                                           

Every day in the UK, 14 babies are stillborn or die shortly after birth.

Sands is the leading stillbirth and neonatal death charity and exists to reduce the number of babies dying and to support anyone affected by the death of a baby, before, during or shortly after birth.

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Online Training Content Creator to join our dedicated Training and Education team.  The Sands Training and Education team provide learning resources to wide range of organisations, including the NHS and other public sector organisations plus private commercial companies.  This new role will be responsible for creating training packages for these external organisations as well as for our own network of Sands volunteers.  Additionally, the successful candidate will also contribute to the creation of a new online learning hub, which is scheduled to be launched later this year.

You will have relevant experience of creating a variety of training and learning resources aimed at professional and volunteer adult learners, as well as creating training content for online delivery. Experience of using social media for sharing resources and educational messages is also desired.

A very high standard of presentation skills is essential, including the ability to write and express complex issues clearly.  With a good working knowledge of bereavement, you will also have an understanding of the issues surrounding the death of a baby and the impact on healthcare professionals, parents and families.

You will have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to build effective working relationships with colleagues, volunteers, professional partners and target audiences.  With a highly organised approach, you will be able to demonstrate an enthusiasm for continued learning and a willingness to adapt to changing circumstances.

Please note that this role is a 6 month fixed-term contract, with the possibility of extension subject to funding.