This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to make the world a better place and has a talent for creative storytelling.

You will be a key member of a highly experienced and successful team. You will work with national and local charities across the UK who are transforming the lives of some of the most disadvantaged people in our society. Our clients include the RSPCA, The Wildlife Trusts, local branches of Age UK and Mind as well as independent charities.

Everyday you will be challenged to write with passion and creativity to tell the stories of our clients and the people they support. You will write about homelessness, sexual abuse, mental health, poverty, the environment and so much more. We promise no one day will be the same.

We want to recruit someone who is ready to take the next step in their career. Ideally you will have at least one year's experience working in a fundraising environment where writing grant applications is part of your role. However, you may also be an outstanding writer in a different field, with an ambition to use your talent to make the world a better place.

Whatever your current experience, we will train you to excel as a grants fundraiser. You will need to bring to the role an inquisitive mind and an attention to detail to confidently ask lots of questions until you have unpicked the compelling story at the heart of our clients' work. You will then be able to articulate this concisely and powerfully.

Key information

Our offices are based in Silsden, near Skipton. Typically, you will work from here three or four days a week. The rest of the time, we will support you to work from home.

On completion of a three-month probation period, you will join our employee bonus scheme. This enables you to earn an annual bonus of up 10% of your salary. We also offer 6% employer pension contribution.

We welcome applications from all candidates irrespective of age, pregnancy and maternity, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, or marital or civil partnership status.

How to apply

To receive an application pack, which will provide you with more information about the role and how to apply, please click "Apply on website".

The closing date for this role is 28th May 2021 at 5pm.

Interviews are scheduled to take place on 23rd June 2021.

Charity People are so pleased to be working with a fantastic organisation that supports people with learning disabilities, autism, and age-related conditions to have a strong voice and a real choice in the way they live their lives.

Covering England and Scotland, they have exciting and ambitious plans for the future and are looking to recruit a Programme Manager to work closely with Heads of Operations and the Business Development Team to play a key role in supporting and shaping their future development strategy.

As the Programme Manager, you will leading on a range of programmes across the organisation. You will be developing and managing all detailed programme plans and achieving programme key performance indicators. You will also be responsible for developing strong relationships with a range of key internal and external stakeholders, as well as leading on a number of key project related work-stream groups.

The ideal person for this role will be have previous successful experience as a Programme Manager within a health and social care environment, as well as having excellent attention to detail, fantastic communication skills and the ability to prioritise your workload effectively.

The Charity is headquartered in West Yorkshire however they are really flexible in terms of this being office/home based in order to attract the very best candidates. They are a really flexible and values driven charity and alongside the salary this role comes with a host of fantastic benefits. They also have a strong learning culture and offer loads of opportunities for development.

Please apply today!

If you would like to apply for this role, please contact Kate Headford at Charity People.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

You’ve got an in-depth understanding of mental health issues and substantial experience of working in a Housing and Social Care setting. All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Richmond Fellowship as a Team Manager.

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. 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.

Right now, we’re looking for someone like you to manage the day-to-day running of our Trinity Street service in Batley Carr. Here, we provide a supported housing service for people with mental health problems. But, we need your help in order to provide the very best recovery focused delivery. As well as ensuring the quality of service and support provided to people who use our services, we’ll rely on you to manage service contracts, line manage front line staff and organise any building maintenance requirements. Whether you’re carrying out an induction, undertaking an investigation, putting team development plans in place or providing support to our business development team, one thing’s for sure – you won't be short of challenge and variety.

Substantial experience gained managing a caseload of individuals with complex needs is a given, as well as being outcome driven and able to lead by example using your firm but inclusive management style. You’re open and encouraging too, and have lots of tact and diplomacy. What's more, you're great at managing conflicting priorities on time, have a flexible attitude to working hours and are willing to participate in on call arrangements. And, if you have experience of carrying out investigations, writing reports/recommendations or managing budgets, even better, although it's not essential as we offer an extensive induction and training program for managers.

Whilst it is not essential to have a driving licence, the post-holder will be required to travel and access remote areas as part of the role.

This is a permanent role requiring the post-holder to work 37.5 hours per week.

The salary for this post is £23,404.00 with subsequent salary progression to £24,635.00 per annum.

We are committed to increasing our diversity and we would welcome applications from those with lived experience and/or who are from a BAME background.

Closing Date for applications is 6th May 2021. (We reserve the right to close vacancies before the specified closing date, should a large number of applications be received).

So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits? Apply now via our website.

Waking Night Support Worker

Are you interested in a career where you will make a real difference in young people’s lives? Does working night shifts better suit your lifestyle? Do you understand the challenges which young people face in daily life? Maybe a career as a Waking Night Support Worker could be the next step in life for you?

Our client provides residential services for young people aged 16-25 years old who have been discharged from psychiatric inpatient stays or may have experienced previous admissions and/or placement breakdowns. The young people they care for often require a high level of support and dynamic approach to risk management in order to support problems they may have with self-harming, behaviour and emotional regulation. Their aim is to support the young people using a therapeutic, least restrictive approach to live in a non-secure community setting and to achieve their individual goals in preparation for transition to adult life.

They are currently looking for a kind, caring and friendly person to join their professional team as a Waking Night Support Worker. Experience is not essential and full training will be provided, however an understanding of the issues young people face in their daily life would really help to make a difference.

You will be based within their Residential Home in Huddersfield where you will work 8:30 pm – 7:30 am over a 2 weekly rota (Week 1 – 33 hours) (Week 2 – 44 hours).

Company Benefits

- Competitive pay (£10.04 per hour + £100 bonus after completing 6-month probation)
- 22 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (Rising to 27 days holiday plus bank holidays with service)
- Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (NVQ Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care)
- Enhanced company pension
- Life Assurance (2 x annual salary)
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Paid Induction (Running over 3 days)
- Free on-site parking
- Paid Enhanced DBS check
- Access to our 24-hour Wellbeing Support Portal/ Employee Assistance Programme
- Online shopping discounts, free eye tests and various other benefits
- The opportunity for internal promotions & progression
- Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral)
- Regular social events and recognition schemes (‘Employee of the year awards’, Summer & Christmas parties)

Your role as a Waking Night Support Worker

- To carry out direct and indirect care of young people with complex mental health needs
- To work in a team, giving the highest standard of care possible to the young people.
- To closely follow individual care plans and support young people with education, shopping, and social and leisure activities.
- To carry out multiple interventions involving the delivery of care to young people
- To promote independence amongst the young people
- To provide support, advice and information to the young people, parents and other carers
- To carry out further duties as per our attached document (Writing reports, general office admin etc)

Requirements of a Waking Night Support Worker

- Full UK Driving License
- Flexibility - Your role will involve working shifts including weekends, Bank Holidays and occasional days where required to support the service and complete any necessary training
- Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others
- Good written skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately
- IT Literate (Able to write emails and use Microsoft Office)
- An understanding of the issues around confidentiality
- An understanding of safeguarding
- Professional working boundaries between staff and service users
- Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations

Desirable Criteria

- NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Care
- Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs

If you are interested in joining an enthusiastic, motivated business who thrive in developing and rebuilding young people and young adults with complex difficulties then please apply today.

Please note that they do not accept CV’s and the application must be completed in full.

To support their commitment as a COVID-19 Secure employer, all of their interviews will be held over video platform.

Our client operates a safer recruitment process and as part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

They are an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community.

They reserve the right to close the advert early, should they appoint a suitable candidate.

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Leeds Autism AIM is part of the Advonet Group, a growing organisation working with people who are marginalised, to raise their voices and have their rights respected. Leeds Autism AIM is co-led by autistic adults with the 75% of the staff team having an autism diagnosis.

We have an exciting opportunity based within the Leeds Autism AIM service for someone passionate about ensuring the autistic population, who experience a range of barriers and inequalities, have access to, and are enabled to live independent and fulfilling lives. The AIM service is recognised as being innovative, progressive, and pioneering by Third and Public Sector organisations and those who use our service.

A successful candidate will be instrumental in the day to day running of the service with the AIM Team. They will be a highly organised individual who will be primarily responsible for;

• Working with the AIM Team, external partners, and others to ensure the needs of those using the service are met.
• Providing information, signposting and resources.
• Working in a collaborative way to improve access to services and outcomes for autistic adults.
• Coordinating the running of the Autism Drop-In Hubs so that they run smoothly and efficiently.

You need to have relevant experience in similar type roles although there is plenty of opportunity to develop existing skills/experience within the role if you feel that you do not meet all the criteria in the personal specification.

As a Disability Confident Employer we will offer interviews to any applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria.

Additional funding for this role is likely to be secured in late 2021 which means there is a potential that the number of weekly hours would increase.

To apply for this role please visit our website and complete the Advonet Application Form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, which can be found on the links on this page, along with a detailed job description and person specification (CVs will not be accepted). Please send the applications to the Jobs email provided on our website.

Reasonable adjustments can be requested if you are successful in gaining an interview. We will inform all applicants whether they are successful in gaining an interview or not.

Interview questions will be provided 24 hours before interview.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and particularly welcome applicants from those who have a lived experience of autism or other disabilities or come from diverse communities.

If you would like more information or an informal chat about the post please call us and ask to speak to Owen Walker, AIM Manager.

Established in 1998, The Advonet Group is an independent advocacy charity based in Leeds and working in partnership across other regions. The Advonet Group are comprised of statutory and non-statutory advocacy services and specialist services, (Asking You!, CHANGE, Leeds Autism AIM, Leep1 – Leeds People First) which ensure individuals voices are heard, their rights upheld and promote the rights of people with learning disabilities and autistic people.

We are united in our commitment to uphold the nationally recognised advocacy principles and have a diverse staff team of 80 people working within the organisation. We are a disability confident and Mindful Employer with Investors in People and Volunteers and have achieved the Advocacy Quality Performance Mark. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment and culture where everyone is valued and able to bring the whole of themselves to their work and organisation which benefits us all.  

Touchstone (registered charity No. 1012053) is a leading voluntary sector agency providing high quality services to improve the health and wellbeing of local people.

Stronger Families Mental Health Worker
NJC Scale Points 12 – 17, starting at £22,183 pa/pro rata
20 hours per week
Bradford
This role is fixed term until 30th September 2021, with a possibility of extension

The Stronger Families project is part of the Building Better Opportunities programme and is funded by the European Social Fund and The National Lottery Community Fund. The grant holder is Leeds City Council and Touchstone is one of a large number of partners who are involved in delivering the project.

The Stronger Families project supports people across Leeds and Bradford to re-engage with work.  Together we aim to improve confidence and independence, thus creating stronger families and improved outcomes for children.

Touchstone brings a specialism in BME (black and minority ethnic) communities and mental health to the Stronger Families partnership.  Touchstone’s Mental Health Workers are based in Bradford.  They support family members (who may be aged 18 or over) through individual and group support.  The service aims to improve participants’ mental health and increase their employability.

 We are looking for candidates who:

• Are skilled in recognising and addressing multiple barriers to employment, education or training and have experience in this area of work. 
• Have experience in assessing and planning mental health and wellbeing support for adults, resulting in positive outcomes.
• Have the ability to co-ordinate, monitor and manage a caseload, assessing action plans, reports and records accurately and in a timely manner in accordance with the roles’ requirements.

Closing date: 02 May 2021
Interviews will be held on: 12 May 2021

How to apply:

Please click 'Apply' to be redirected to our website, where you can download the application pack. Please note, you are not applying at this stage.

Touchstone is an equal opportunities organisation, a Trans Positive employer and applications are welcome from all sections of the community, particularly, BME and LGBT communities and/or people with disabilities who are under-represented within Touchstone.

Please note that we do not hold a sponsor licence and we do not intend to offer sponsorship for this particular role. You should therefore ensure that you have/will have the right to work in the UK to be able to undertake this role, if appointed, you will be required to provide relevant right to work documents at the point of an offer being made to you.

No agencies please.

Department: Witness Service - National

Location: Sheffield Magistrates Court

Do you have experience of working as or alongside volunteers?

Are you looking to develop your management skills or for a new challenge?

We are looking for someone who is a great motivator who thrives on leading teams to deliver positive outcomes.

The Role

As the Deputy Team Leader (Court Services), working alongside Team Leaders you will be responsible for the delivery of the Witness Service within your court/s. 

You will share responsibility for the effective coordination and development of volunteers who support witnesses in their journey through the criminal justice system.

You will  be responsible for general service administrative tasks within the courts, as well as inputting service data.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, who can adapt to and manage change. Someone who has administrative skills and is computer literate to a high standard.

We welcome applications from diverse candidates who can demonstrate transferable skills.

This post is subject to enhanced vetting and barring check.

• You will love working with us because:
• We value diversity and equity
• You will be a part of a fantastic team who works collaboratively and inclusively, using cutting edge IT solutions to help us work better together
• You will be making a positive difference in people’s lives
• Your health and wellbeing is important to us, we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, including access to counselling sessions, both online and on the phone support.
• Your future financial health is helped by a generous pension scheme
• You can further your career with training and development tailored to you
• You will have access to an online employee support networks and forums
• Generous annual leave allowance starting at 26 days plus bank holidays with an additional 4 days off at the end of the year
• Opportunity to buy additional annual leave
• Generous maternity pay and shared parental leave
• 3 days paid volunteering each year
• Discount scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Inhouse mentoring scheme

 About us: 

The Citizens Advice Witness Service provides a vital service offering free and independent support for witnesses in every criminal court across England and Wales.

The Witness Service has over 260 staff and 3000 volunteers and offers free, independent, impartial and confidential support and information to 15,000 witnesses each month to give evidence in every criminal court in England and Wales.

Last year, Citizens Advice helped 2.6 million people face-to-face, by phone, email and webchat, and we received 25 million visits to our digital advice content. We solve 7 in 10 clients' problems, and 4 in 5 tell us that advice improved their lives.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented throughout Citizens Advice. We are a member of the race equality campaign at Business in the Community, the Prince’s responsible business network and are committed to improving employment opportunities for ethnic minorities across the UK. We also welcome applications from, LGB and Trans and non binary candidates. 

We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in role profiles. 

We look for people to help us improve and transform our organisation. We can offer you the opportunity to make a genuine impact and create lasting change within an organisation that makes a difference in the lives of millions of people every year.

The Youth Futures Foundation is an independent, not-for-profit organisation established in December 2019 to improve employment outcomes for young people from marginalised backgrounds. The foundation launched with an initial endowment of £90 million from the Reclaim Fund.

We are looking for a Policy and Public Affairs Officer to work closely with the Head of Policy and other colleagues to support the development of our evidence-based policy work. The successful candidate will play a key role in responding to, and advocating for, policy developments that will improve the lives of young people. They will have a good knowledge of policy areas such as children and young people and employment and be committed to supporting young people towards and into work. They will help to build and maintain relationships with key political and policy stakeholders and will work in partnership with peer organisations and wider stakeholders in the young people and employment sectors.

We are especially interested in hearing from individuals who are Black, Asian or from a minority ethnic background, and those who have lived experience that reflects the lives of the young people we are seeking to support. Whatever your background, if you have a personal mission that aligns with ours, and experience – paid or unpaid – of working in a political environment, for example: campaigning for a charity; working for an MP; or working in local or national government, please don’t hesitate to apply.

The closing date 11:59pm, 3rd May 2021 BST (Europe/London

Are you a people person with a passion for improving people’s lives? Can you use your initiative to make a difference quickly?

Wetherby in Support of the Elderly (WiSE) is expanding.

This small local charity with big ambitions for transforming the lives of isolated, older people in our area wants a Fundraising & Volunteer Coordinator to join our friendly team.

Starting from scratch in this brand new role, your job will be to put in place processes and implement them. Your twin goals will be to increase the charity’s revenue through fundraising and engaging and recruiting our army of volunteers throughout their journey with WiSE.

The role attracts an annual salary of £21,589 – £26,317 (NJC scale 12-22).

Closing date is 3 May 2021.

About Us

Yorkshire Cancer Research is the largest independent cancer charity in England. With an ambitious goal of saving 2000 lives a year, it is an exciting time to be joining the charity. Every week in Yorkshire almost 600 people are told they have cancer, by working for Yorkshire Cancer Research you are helping to protect and save these lives.

Yorkshire is big, beautiful and diverse and, as an inclusive employer, our aim is that our workforce reflects the rich diversity of our region. We believe a diverse workforce is central to us achieving our strategic goal of saving more lives in our region. We offer equal opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnerships.

Yorkshire Cancer Research is entering an exciting period in its development. As part of this we are expanding our team at our Head Office and a number of new roles are being created. As such, we are now looking for a Health Initiatives and Services Manager to support our Research and Services team.

The Benefits

We offer all our employees a wide range of benefits including an enhanced contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service), flexible working arrangements, private medical insurance, enhanced maternity leave, career progression, learning and development, wellbeing initiatives, offices within walking distance of Harrogate train station, free onsite parking and a whole lot more.

We’ve got a strong set of values that inform everything we do and we’re looking for people who are aligned with these. As our Health Initiatives and Services Manager, you will strive for excellence in everything you do, have integrity, champion expertise through improvement and innovation and be a great team player. To find out more about our values and how important they are to us, please visit our website.

The Role

As a Health Initiatives and Services Manager, you will be tasked with managing the development, delivery and evaluation of a growing portfolio of health initiatives and services that are funded by our organisation.

Supporting the Head of Services, you will work with service providers and commissioners across the NHS, public health and local communities to support the improvement, innovation and delivery of health initiatives and cancer services across Yorkshire. 

Specifically, you will:

• Support the ongoing development and implementation of our services strategy.
• Support the ongoing development of a pipeline of new ideas for our health initiatives and services to deliver and fund, from concept through to delivery.
• Review and evaluate a portfolio of health initiatives and services to ensure it is achieving expectations and value-for-money for our donors and beneficiaries.
• Work in collaboration with the key stakeholders and health organisations involved with the portfolio of health initiatives and services to ensure they are successfully developed, delivered and evaluated.
• Ensure learnings from the management, delivery and evaluation of our health Initiatives and services influence and improve our future services strategy and are communicated to key stakeholders across the region to aid future commissioning decisions and delivery practices.
• Work with the Head of Services to ensure that the health initiatives and services that we fund include public and patient insight and involvement, which will shape the development, delivery and evaluation of our programmes to make sure they are patient centred.
• Work in collaboration with the Communications and Marketing teams to provide cancer-related information, advice and support to our beneficiaries, and ensure maximum publicity and recognition is gained through health initiatives and services.
• Work in collaboration with the Finance team to ensure finances for health initiatives and services are effectively managed.

About You

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject area, or a degree with substantial experience working in a similar role at a similar level.
• Demonstrable evidence of continuing professional development.
• Experience of developing and maintaining strong relationships with a broad range of external and operational stakeholders including health service providers, commissioners and patients and service users.
• Experience of developing, implementing, managing and evaluating health initiatives and/or services in collaboration with health partners and service users.
• Experience of managing contracts, as well as monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
• Understanding and awareness of the health services delivery landscape and the necessity to deliver patient impact.
• Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills with internal and external stakeholders and service users.
• Ability to oversee and manage large service contracts with commissioners and service providers.
• Excellent financial planning and monitoring skills.
• Formal project management skills.
• Ability to produce reports and present complex information to a range of stakeholders.
• Ability to work efficiently both autonomously and as part of a team.

Please view the full role profile before applying and visit our Careers Page to find out more about working for Yorkshire Cancer Research. Please read our privacy notice.

The charity is a responsible and flexible employer.  We welcome any discussion for flexible working at interview/offer stage where we will consider an individual’s circumstances against the needs of the charity.

We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. If we can make any reasonable adjustments to support your application please contact us.

Purpose of the role:

The Workers` Educational Association is a unique charity and the UK`s largest voluntary sector provider of adult education. With a clear vision and a strong social purpose, we bring great teaching to local communities, with life-changing courses held in clubs, pubs, workplaces, schools and almost anywhere else you can think of. Since 1903, we have been giving disadvantaged people the opportunity to return to learning - inspiring them to realise their full potential and become active, engaged citizens. We see education as a tool for social justice, not just self-improvement, and we pride ourselves on making learning egalitarian and accessible. Volunteers play a central role in everything we do, from governance through to classroom support, helping us deliver courses to 50,000 people in 2,300 locations - and enabling us to reach 80% of the population.

All posts at the WEA will support the vision for "A better world - equal, democratic and just; through adult education the WEA challenges and inspires individuals, communities and society."

 

Key areas of responsibility:

To assist Line Managers with the accounting functions and financial monitoring, management and record keeping tasks of Association`s business units and ensure that these are undertaken to a high standard. To work with areas of the Association as deemed by Line Manager.

You will also be responsible for reconciliation, maintenance and submission of grant claims.

About you:

Do you have significant experience of working in a similar role?

Are you able to work accurately and keep to deadlines?

Do you have good quality IT skills particularly Excel (computer database packages, Microsoft packages Outlook, Word & Excel)?

Are you educated to NVQ level 3 qualifications or can demonstrate equivalent experience?

Do you have excellent customer service skills?

Location: Flexible within England & Wales

Department: Business Development

Interview date: w/c 24th May

Citizens Advice offers confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free. Through our national network of charities, we give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem.

We are seeking a fundraiser with expertise and experience in developing impactful and mutually beneficial corporate partnerships. This presents a fantastic opportunity for you to join a dynamic and growing team dedicated to supporting the long-term sustainability of the Citizens Advice service. You will also have the opportunity to collaborate with our network of local Citizens Advice, as well as with multidisciplinary teams across the organisation. 

If you can develop and present compelling propositions; contribute to maintaining a pipeline of exciting opportunities and long-term partnerships; and passionately represent our cause then this is the role for you.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented throughout Citizens Advice. We are a member of the race equality campaign at Business in the Community, the Prince’s responsible business network and are committed to improving employment opportunities for ethnic minorities across the UK. We also welcome applications from, LGB and Trans and non binary candidates.

We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in role profiles.

Location: Flexible within England & Wales

Department: Customer Journey

Citizens Advice offers confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free. Through our national network of charities, we give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented throughout Citizens Advice. We are a member of the race equality campaign at Business in the Community, the Prince’s responsible business network and are committed to improving employment opportunities for ethnic minorities across the UK. We also welcome applications from, LGB and Trans and non binary candidates.
We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in role profiles.

As a product designer at Citizens Advice, you’ll be excited by the challenge of designing services that work across multiple channels, devices, browsers, and platforms. You and your team will ensure we’re building meaningful, accessible, inclusive, and secure services. You’ll be an active member of the product design team; contributing to our design direction and choices, sharing your skills and learning from others.

You’ll be comfortable providing feedback and sharing your skills and experience with other designers in the team, participating in a supportive environment where human-centered design is valued and can succeed. You’re able to see the bigger picture as well as the fine detail, understand how to design in an agile environment. It’s a great bonus if you can sketch in code as well as on paper.

You’ll work with product managers, user researchers, service designers, content designers, data people, developers, and delivery experts in an agile environment. You’ll have access to the latest equipment needed to do your best work; including MacBooks, Google Suite, and prototyping tools.

We're looking for someone passionate about designing services for those who find themselves in vulnerable situations and helping solve society’s most complex problems. Our products will impact people’s everyday lives. It’s an exciting thing to be part of. We need you.

Your experience of working in the mental health field or a similar environment has given you a good understanding of service user development. All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Richmond Fellowship as a Peer Support Coordinator.

We’re 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. 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.

Right now, our Community  service in Wakefield is looking for someone like you to join us as Peer Support Coordinator. Your challenge will be to work with the service manager, peer support volunteers and clients to develop an efficient and effective Peer Support Service. That means recruiting and supporting a network of volunteers who have used mental health services to help others on their recovery journey. It also means helping to develop organisational policies, procedures, protocols and systems to underpin the provision of peer support across the business. Identifying and implementing training, promoting the service to stakeholders and operating a fully compliant service to agreed budget, are all aspects of this challenging role.

To succeed, you'll need a good understanding of the Recovery and Personalisation agenda and the principles and practice on which mental health services are run. Experience of recruiting and/or supervising volunteers would be useful too, although is not essential. You must, however, have a proven ability to consult, liaise and work collaboratively with a team of colleagues and a wide range of external organisations and a flexible approach to working hours. Well-organised and self-motivated, good problem and decision-making skills are vital, as is an innate ability to cope with personal stress.

This is a permanent position requiring the post-holder to work 21.5 hours per week.

The salary for this role is £19,015.00- £20,015.00 per annum (pro-rata).

We are committed to increasing our diversity and we would welcome applications from those with lived experience and/or who are from a BAME background.

Closing Date for applications is 4th May 2021. (We reserve the right to close vacancies before the specified closing date, should a large number of applications be received).