Department: Funded Programmes

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.

Overview

Do you want to work for an organisation that makes a difference, every single day, to people from all walks of life? The people that turn to Citizens Advice need help overcoming an obstacle in their lives – from debt to evictions to trouble at work – and you can be key to them getting the support they need in the quickest, easiest, and most effective way.

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 service delivery coordinator you’ll sit within the team responsible for the delivery of Help through Hardship, the helpline we provide in collaboration with the Trussell Trust. It’s one of our newest services, having been initially established in response to the pandemic, and has already provided vital support for tens of thousands of people going through financial crisis.

In the role you’ll work with the rest of Citizens Advice service delivery team, local Citizens Advice teams and Trussell Trust to support the effective delivery of Help through Hardship. You’ll monitor compliance and performance of the local Citizens Advice providing the service through effective communication and reporting, and be their first point of contact for support with delivering the project. You’ll also contribute to developing the service and making sure we’re able to give specialist support to as many people as possible.

The National Citizens Advice Operates from offices in England and Wales, with 4 regional offices based in Cardiff, London, Birmingham and Leeds, therefore all successful applicants must be based within England or Wales.

Closing date: 16/08/2021

Please note, in the event of a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the application early. 

Victim Support are looking for an administrator to join our National Safe Spaces project. The Safe Spaces office is based in Wakefield, however, as the team work virtually with all survivors, this role could be home based following negotiation.

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Safe Spaces, a joint Anglican and Catholic church project has been set up to provide a vital support service for survivors of church-related abuse. We are now recruiting an administrator to help deliver this service. The administrator will work closely with the project manager to ensure that the needs of the service are met. This will include collecting and analysing data regarding service delivery, to create reports for commissioners.

Safe Spaces staff deliver a national virtual service, via a phone line, video calls, email and live chat (possibly from home). Providing victims and survivors of church related abuse with emotional support, advocacy and impartial advice and information in relation to their experience and ISVA support where appropriate.

In this role the successful candidate will provide administrative support to the Safe Spaces Team manager in accordance with Victim Support's National standards and local policies and procedures. To answer initial contacts from victims and survivors, via the Safe Spaces phoneline, Live chat and email.

Good IT skills, knowledge of criminal justice issues and an understanding of the effects of abuse and trauma are essential, along with an appreciation of the nature and impact of church-based abuse.

Interview will take place week commencing 16th August

Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits such as season ticket loans and the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Applications should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the shortlisting criteria, which are outlined in the person specification under essential and tested area. In order to apply, please create a profile in our website (jobs section), complete and submit an online application form.

If the vacancy has not specified the essential criteria for shortlisting, please use this section to express how your experience and skills are relevant for the role.

If you have the drive to make a difference within an organisation which makes a difference we look forward to hearing from you.

Victim Support is committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required.

Victim Support is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all communities and monitor the diversity of applicants to analyse if we are representative of the communities we serve in terms of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, age and socio-economic status. As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we would particularly welcome applicants from BAME communities.

National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) is an award winning national charity and membership association, representing children’s day nurseries as the voice of the sector across the UK. We provide information, training and support, so they can provide the best possible early education and care to young children. We work with senior civil servants and politicians at a local, regional and national level to lobby and influence policy in early years and childcare.  Under the leadership of our existing Chair, Sarah Carr OBE, NDNA has grown in size and reach to be the only early years organisation representing members across all four nations of the UK.

This is a critical time for early education and childcare providers, who are essential to our national educational infrastructure and local economies. The charity is ambitious about its future plans for growth and expansion in a challenging environment. We continuously strive to expand our support and services to nurseries and their workforce.

Our current Chair Sarah Carr OBE, who has provided excellent direction to NDNA is stepping down after a long association with the charity.  We are looking for a new Chair of the Board of Trustees who is an experienced and exceptional business leader in the childcare sector with an understanding of the pressures our members face in the early years. The role will work in partnership with the CEO, Vice Chair and the Board of Trustees, in driving the charity’s mission and vision. The Chair will be an ambassador for the charity at events and with key stakeholders.

The role is a voluntary position for a five-year term and the time commitment will amount to around a day per month, including regular board meetings (some at our head office and some remotely via Zoom). We support trustees with expenses for travel to meetings and childcare costs, if required. If you feel that you have the relevant skills and expertise and are interested in a leadership position within a dynamic organisation in a vital sector we would love to hear from you.

If you would like to request an information pack or arrange an informal discussion about the role with our CEO Purnima Tanuku OBE, this can be arranged.

The closing date for applications is Monday 23rd August.

We are looking for a dynamic Head of Research and Impact to generate and use evidence that has a transformative effect on the youth employment ecosystem. You will work closely with the Director of Impact & Evidence and the Head of Evidence & Evaluation to lead our research team. You will design and manage programmes of research and evidence synthesis to understand the nature of and solutions to youth unemployment. These programmes will form the basis of tools and frameworks that help our stakeholders make smart decisions that have a positive impact on supporting young people into meaningful work.

Our people are the foundation of our organisation – we cannot make a difference without them. We have an ambitious People Strategy that we’re committed to developing and working towards. As Head of People Operations, you’ll lead a team to deliver our People and Diversity & Inclusion strategies. You’ll provide an outstanding service to our staff throughout their employment, from the moment they consider joining us to the time they decide to move on.

We are looking for an MCIPD-qualified HR professional who is motivated by continual improvement. You’ll be responsible for the design and management of our key processes and policies, ensuring they run smoothly, remain relevant, support our future plans, and drive our vision.

In this role, you will work 32 hours per week and there is some flexibility over the daily start and finish times. You could be home-based or work from our London or Leeds offices. The salary ranges from: 

• London: £46,514 – £53,376 per annum (FTE £50,875 – £58,380)
• Regional: £39,538 – £45,369 per annum (FTE £43,245 – £49,623)

We offer a range of excellent benefits including 27 days’ holiday a year pro rata plus bank holidays and three days for Christmas closure, a generous pension scheme, subsidised café, Cycle to Work scheme, annual season ticket loan, employee assistant programme and more.

For further details about this role and to apply with your CV, please visit our website via the apply button.

Please note, your data will be sent to Reed Specialist Recruitment and your application will also be vetted by them.

Closing date: 11 August 2021

Interview dates: 25 and 31 August 2021

Britain Yearly Meeting is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and expects all our staff and volunteers to share and uphold this commitment.

Quakers have a faith commitment to equality and encourage and welcome applications for posts from all sections of society. You do not have to be a Quaker to apply for this post, but we expect you to uphold the values of our organisation.

Britain Yearly Meeting is committed to equality in all its employment practices.

The Bridge Project is looking for a resourceful, motivated individual to become a Living Well
Champion. The Living Well Champion will work within a Community Partnership, including 4 GP practices, across 8 sites, serving a population of approximately 50,500 people in South Bradford.

The post holder will work with a range of statutory and voluntary sector organisations to support
and promote self-care through collaborative working within their community and locality.
The ideal candidate will have experience of working in a health care or voluntary sector
setting and a broad knowledge of relevant health issues and self-care interventions.

You’ve got a good understanding of mental health issues and really enjoy supporting others to achieve independence and lead their own recovery. All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Richmond Fellowship as a Recovery Worker.

Right now, our Trinity Street Care Home in Batley Carr is looking for someone like you to support the people who use our services to maintain their tenancy and independence in the community. Not only are we committed to putting them at the heart of everything we do, we recognise they should be involved in decisions that affect their future too. That’s why we need you to inspire and support them to lead their own recovery. So, whether it’s helping to come up with a personal support plan that will see them achieve their goals and aspirations, developing domestic and finance management skills or accessing work, leisure or educational opportunities, your empathy, enthusiasm and compassion will have every chance to shine. Entering accurate case notes onto our IT system will be important too. And, when it comes to regularly liaising with GP surgeries, the local council, charities etc. or promoting the service within the community, again, we'll count on you.

The chances are, you already work in the mental health field. What is for certain is that you’re caring, consistent, flexible and creative, work well under pressure, know how to connect with people at all levels and, like us, are keen to break down the stigma of mental health. Oh and you’re happy working independently or, as a valued member of our team, being part of a weekly rota system and available for on call duties.

You will be required to work on a 24 hour rota including early, late and waking night shifts.

The salary for this post is £17,549.00 per annum (pro-rata).

There are two posts available. Both are permanent positions requiring the post-holder to work 22.5 hours per week.

Recovery Focus is committed to working towards equal opportunities and we select staff solely on merit irrespective of race, colour, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, social class, religious belief, disability or history of mental health or addiction problems. If you need support to apply for the role or adaptions at interview please contact the recruitment team to discuss.

Closing Date for applications is 16th August 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.

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.

Christians Against Poverty is a dynamic and growing charity with a clear vision, award-winning culture and passionate workforce. CAP's vision is to see every UK church passionately serving and including the poorest whilst confidently proclaiming Jesus. Christians Against Poverty exist to equip the local Church to serve the poor and reach the lost in their community.

CAP offer a highly effective collection of services which enables them to break through the crippling spiral of poverty, isolation and stress evident across the UK. In its place, they deliver hope, peace and freedom through their excellent and compassionate service.

Christians Against Poverty offer debt advice through their network of Debt Centres, assistance finding employment through Job Clubs, and valuable tools for living through Life Skills. By offering these services in partnership with the Church, they also see over 1,000 people a year come to know Jesus and find belonging in the church family.

Christians Against Poverty are looking for a Digital Marketing Specialist to join the team on a permanent basis.

Christians Against Poverty Digital Marketing Specialist

Location: Can be fully home-based or a mix of home and office based (Bradford)

Salary: 28,247 - 30,815 per annum plus excellent benefits

Contract: Permanent

The Digital Marketing Specialist will confidently lead on SEM/PPC campaigns, effectively implement and maintain a high level of SEO, and work to improve CRO and user experience across all digital channels. With a wealth of experience in the digital world, they will be dynamic, knowledgeable, and able to demonstrate the value of excellent data-based, audience-centred digital campaigns. They will provide excellent insight into the digital world for communicators and fundraisers across the charity.

The successful candidate will have experience in managing digital advertising operations, PPC and paid social media campaigns with a strong background and understanding of current trends in digital marketing techniques including email, online advertising social media and mobile.

Due to the values of this organisation this vacancy is open to practicing Christians only (exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1).

A passion for people is essential, as is a passion for the mission of the organisation.

Closing date for applications: Friday 27th August

If you would like to receive a full job description and further information about this role, with details on how to apply, please contact Lizzy Clark:

Lizzy Clark: [email protected]

Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists operates an equal opportunity policy and commits to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Job Title : Community, Health, Prevention Operations Manager

Team : Senior Leadership Team

Responsible to : Director of Services

Responsible for : Community, Health, Prevention Team (Including The Beck services and aspects of the Our Way Leeds service)

Hours : 37 hours per week (open to job share)

Salary : MG5, Scp 38 £41,881 per annum
Benefits : Company Techscheme, Health Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, Flexible Working

Leave : 29 days’ annual leave per annum + Bank Holidays

GIPSIL is committed to all aspects of safeguarding. We believe that all children and adults, who are at risk of harm, have the right to be protected from abuse. GIPSIL aims to ensure that all staff and voluntary workers who seek work at GIPSIL and who have access to children and adults are safe to do so.

As an organisation we are committed to the following principles in recruitment to ensure we can effectively achieve our aim of providing equal opportunities and safer recruitment; 

• We recruit for potential, not perfection
• We are a values based recruiter
• We value lived experience as a demonstration of capability for a role
• We only utilise truly “essential” criteria in recruitment
• We are committed to safer recruitment practice

When we refer to Values we are talking about our organisational Values, found here. 

GIPSIL is a community based organisation and are lead provider of housing and support services to vulnerable adults, young people and young people leaving care in Leeds; we also provide wellbeing support to children in a school setting.

We deliver outstanding and well-respected services to children, young people and families in multiple settings through our Community, Health, Prevention including counselling and wellbeing work under The Beck brand. We also lead the cross-city consortium for housing support, Our Way Leeds. This role sits within the Senior Leadership Team reporting directly to the Director of Services with a clear remit for overseeing all of our Community, Health and Prevention work.

This work is an exciting new developing focus for the organisation, recognising the excellent work we have done across the city in the last decade and seeking to build on it.

The ideal candidate will understand how Community, Health and Prevention work together to provide early help for the people we work with, meeting our ambition to support people as early as we possibly can.

As this is an area of development for us as an organisation the ideal candidate will also have a track record of identifying gaps in service delivery and working collaboratively and co-producing solutions, finding and securing appropriate funding to meet this need.

As an enthusiastic and motivated member of a skilled team, you have expertise in bringing emotional and spiritual support and guidance to the female participants of the Mercy UK Christian discipleship programme aged 18 to around 30. As part of a dynamic team, you lead those on your caseload through a bespoke healing journey, to help them identify and find freedom from the roots of any underlying causes of mental and emotional distress. They meet with you on a weekly one:one basis to work through our Choices that Bring Chance curriculum both onsite and online, where you equip them to face the challenging and often painful events of their past, educate them in applying biblical principles to their life and empower them to develop a deepening awareness of, and relationship with, God. You use your therapeutic training and trauma-sensitivity to better understand a residents’ emotional and spiritual needs, bringing them the accountability and mentoring they need to confidently outwork their healing in the future.

To build a fair education for all, we need to unlock the potential in all children – not just some. Together, we’re making it happen. Every day, our work takes us closer to a better future. But we need to do more. It’s a big challenge – and we need your help to take it on.

Recruiters are responsible for finding brilliant people to join our programmes. You will develop and own bespoke strategies for recruitment in your universities / regions and be accountable for meeting ambitious targets. Excellent relationships with your trainees, stakeholders and colleagues will be crucial. You will join a close-knit team working collaboratively to deliver results in a busy marketplace. In return, we will make sure that you’re able to develop your skills in role and continue to expand your expertise through an ongoing professional development plan. We are currently looking for two new recruiters to join our team.

• Do you have proven experience of building and maintaining relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders, including overcoming challenges and barriers?
• Are you a confident and clear communicator, with demonstrable experience of adapting your style and approach for maximum impact?
• Are you confident at making decisions and experienced with using your judgement to take proactive action?
• Do you have demonstrable experience of planning and organising, confident in managing your time effectively independently and responding to unforeseen priorities?
• Do you have a good working knowledge of student and graduate recruitment, the education sector and our competitors?

Yes to the above? Then we want to hear from you. You might be our next University Recruiter.

Take a look at the job description and then complete an application on our careers website. Make sure you’ve got your CV and cover letter showing how you meet our essentials ready to upload.

Please note that we are reviewing applications as they come in, and scheduling interviews on a first-come, first-served basis. Early applications are highly recommended.

£24,276-£28,560 pa - please note successful candidates should expect to be appointed at the starting point of the salary scale and consideration may be given to a higher salary depending on the experience of the individual

Fixed Term Maternity Cover – 9 months from start date - full-time (35 hrs p/w)

Leeds Media Centre – with travel across West Yorkshire including HMP Leeds and HMP Wealstun

Ref: MTL-211

Are you a proactive, organised and compassionate individual with a proven record of working with services and clients within the criminal justice sector, moving ex-offenders towards mainstream provision or into employment by addressing their barriers to work? Are you an effective and influential leader looking for an exciting new career opportunity?

If so, St Giles Trust is looking for a dynamic Team Leader to lead a team of caseworkers and support staff who will provide tailored entry to employment support to people in custody and under probation supervision in the community. The aim of this service is to support service users to overcome barriers to employment, so that they can successfully reintegrate into society.

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

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

About this key role
As our Team Leader, you will successfully recruit, induct and train new staff members to ensure all staff are prepared and able to succeed in their role, plus motivate and support the team to achieve positive outcomes for service users whilst being responsible for day-to-day line management duties such as regular one-to-ones, appraisals, sickness, absence and continuous professional development.

You will also oversee the quality monitoring of the dispersed staff teams to ensure the most effective service is delivered to our service users and work closely with commissioners and stakeholders to build positive working relationships to ensure the success of the contract and produce reports and statistics which demonstrate impact, outcomes and volumes. You will also be expected to carry a small case load of complex individuals of your own, providing specialist ETE knowledge and completing tailored interventions.

What we are looking for:

• Relevant ETE qualification or extensive experience and management qualification
• Strong experience of working as a key part of a high-performing team
• Experience of developing and maintaining strong relationships with partners

• Experience of using digital technology and of providing evidence for external audit purposes
• Knowledge of the main issues affecting employment and rehabilitation of offenders

• A sound understanding of how staff with lived experience can provide additional value
• Outstanding interpersonal, relationship-building and communication skills, both verbal and written
• A collaborative, flexible and professional approach to your work

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, access to clinical supervisions, season ticket loan and much more.

Closing date: 11pm, 17 August 2021.

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

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

South Asian Engagement Worker
Salary: starting at £24,313 pa/pro rata. NJC Scale Points 18 – 22
Contract: These roles are fixed term up until March 2022, with the possibility of extension
Hours:

• 1x 18.5 hours per week (South Yorkshire)
• 1 x 17 hours per week (South Yorkshire)
• 1x 18.5 hours per week (West Yorkshire)

You will actively engage service users from the South Asian population, who have offended and provide effective support to reduce the risk of people reoffending through implementing appropriate interventions, to change offending behaviours through group and one to one interventions.

The successful candidate will have experience in successfully working in the communities to support rehabilitation of offenders, and effectively engaging and working with people with challenging behaviour or complex needs. You will be used to working unsupervised or as part of a team to meet individual/service priorities.

The successful candidate will be expected to work across Monday, Tuesday and Wednesdays.

Closing date: 9th August 2021
Interviews will be held on 24th August 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 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.

Reporting to the Systems Development Manager, the IT Solutions Apprentice will possess a keen interest in and passion for IT and is responsible for providing hardware installation and data analysis support across Mercy UK, supporting the Systems Development Manager in providing excellent IT service and solutions that facilitate the maintenance and growth of Mercy UK’s operation in addition to reflecting its values and culture.

Working closely with the Systems Development Manager and Administration Manager, you will receive a wide range of tasks and projects, as well as support. We hope to not only educate and empower you in your duties, but also empower you in your role, building confidence and creating future opportunities. 

Job Description:

The post will include but is not limited to:

IT:

• Serving as point of contact for staff regarding IT Hardware installations, repairs and replacement

• Ability to understand data, technical terminology, analyse systems requirements and input to software solutions

• Raise purchase orders for IT equipment and peripherals as required for sign-off by the Systems Development Manager

• Support the Systems Development Manager in liaising with contracted telephone and IT support service providers to resolve problems

• Assist in the logging IT assets

• Assist the Systems Development Manager in the research of technological advances and their potential impact on IT systems at Mercy UK

• Assist the Systems Development Manager in maintaining the Salesforce and other Mercy IT systems (e.g. user and data management, creating new fields, processes, workflows, dashboards and reports)

Health and Safety:

• Take an active role in maintaining IT hardware across the Mercy UK site to an excellent standard, ensuring any IT installation is health and safety compliant (e.g. check for trailing wires and/or faulty cables)

Other:

• Carry out any other reasonable duties within the overall function of the role.

• The ability to self-organise and work closely with the Maintenance and Project Coordinators to accomplish certain tasks and projects as required.

• Liaise with the Administration Manager to provide ad-hoc support to Front of House (e.g. Reception) as required to cover absences.

• Working closely with all departments and functions across Mercy UK and assisting with data input where required.

• A willingness to remain flexible and contribute strength as a member of a wider team through providing cover where needed and in cultivating a strong and unified team culture.

• Upholding and sharing the strong Christian foundation on which Mercy UK is built.

• A willingness to attend conferences, exhibitions or events as a Mercy UK advocate. This will include opportunities to engage, minister and pray with people-helpers as well as vulnerable individuals; attend different church expressions, worship and sermons and manning the Mercy product/information stand as part of a team.

• Commit to actively fundraise, create positive partnerships and raise the profile of Mercy UK.

• Undertake training, attend staff meetings and show commitment to personal and professional development.

• Adhere to strict confidentiality, disclosure and safeguarding policies and use discretion at all times.