Job Title: Head of Communications

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week   (Flexible and part time working offered by agreement)

Contract: Permanent

Salary: circa £50,000 per annum

Location: Leeds

Deadline: 1 November 2021

We’re looking for an exceptional individual with strategic communication and leadership skills who can help drive our ambitious plan to be the number one healthcare charity of choice in the region. If that sounds like you, then apply below!

Leeds Hospitals Charity

Leeds Hospitals Charity is proud to support Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The Trust comprises seven hospitals and a dental institute, including Leeds General Infirmary, St James’s University Hospital, Leeds Children’s Hospital and Leeds Cancer Centre. At Leeds Hospitals Charity, we work with NHS staff to improve the experience of patients and families. We are passionate about healthcare and about making our hospitals amazing.

Role Details:

Reporting directly to the Communications Director, the Head of Communications will work closely with the Executive Team to promote the Charity’s ambitious strategy. You will also work closely with the Head of Grants to promote our funding priorities, be responsible for overseeing the fast-paced work of our Appeals Communications Manager and direct our bold external relations activities - with the aim of engaging and inspiring people from all parts of the city and beyond. We’re looking for an exceptional individual with strategic leadership skills who can help and support the wider team during this time of growth to deploy key messages across various channels. This is a brand-new role for the organisation as we develop our vision for the future.

The Person

• Can lead the development and implementation of effective external communications strategies, including innovative and proactive media relations activity.

• Can directly manage a Communications Manager to effectively build the case for new and current appeals, in particular the appeal for the Rob Burrow Centre for MND.

• Will work independently to identify good news opportunities and deliver a proactive public affairs strategy - featuring advocacy, stakeholder development and sharing of our transformational stories.

• Can develop and deliver content on a range of offline and online channels, so our content and messages reach the diverse community of Leeds.

• Has the ability to build upon the impact reputation of the Charity and deliver effective responses to reputational risk and crisis management.

• Can track, record and develop operational plans for key projects, offering solutions to problems and creating performance reports on outputs.

• Provides overall editorial control of Leeds Hospitals Charity publications and work with the wider marketing team to ensure consistency in communications and our imagery is evaluated to be non-offensive

You will:

• Have proven experience leading a communications team in a similar organisation.

• Have experience in communicating complex and multi-faceted information to a wide range of audiences.

• Have the ability to build and maintain relationships with an extensive range of press tv and other media outlets.

• Have experience managing budgets and suppliers to deliver best value for money.

• Be able to write compelling and emotional copy and tailor it for different mediums and different audiences.

• Have experience in using PR monitoring systems

• Have excellent attention to detail.

• Be able to think strategically, developing PR functions and communication strategies.

• Be a self-starter, capable of working remotely and as part of a team, whilst working on multiple projects at the same time.

Charity Benefits Include:

Employee Assistance Programmes

AIG Life Group Protection

Cyclescheme

Car Lease Scheme

One year free gym membership

Buy Additional Holidays

NHS Discounts

Pension

If you are disabled and have the essential skills and experience to do the job, we will invite you to an interview. Please advise on your covering letter if you consider yourself to have a disability.

To apply for this position, please send a copy of your up-to-date CV with a covering letter.

Closing date for application is 1 November 2021.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive we are unable to provide feedback at the shortlisting stage. If you have not heard back from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Creative Communications Officer

Permanent

£24,012 per annum

37.5 hours per week

Leeds

Ref: INSER670929

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our passionate and dynamic Development and Communications Team as a Creative Communications Officer.

Inspire North is an award-winning charity working across the north of England. We work to create a world where everyone matters, building brighter futures for people within the health and social care sector.

The purpose of this role is to support in increasing our profile, develop our branding and build our image as the go-to trusted charity group delivering life-changing services across the North of England.

If you love using your creative abilities with words, images and videos to tell a story, this is the role for you. You will be working closely with clients and colleagues to communicate the work we do to change lives.

You will assist with the launch of communications and events around new services, monitor our social media presence, support our network of Communications Champions in services, and undertake administrative duties, among other things.

This is a fantastic opportunity to use your skills and creativity to help an award-winning regional charity to flourish.

In return you will receive a competitive salary, enhanced annual leave entitlement, company sick pay, and daily mindfulness time, among other benefits. We believe in the wellbeing of our employees and will be offering a hybrid approach to work following the COVID-19 pandemic. 

If you think that this role is right for you, then we'd love to hear from you.

For an informal chat about the role please contact Anna Comerford, Creative Communications Lead. In Anna’s absence please contact Director for Development and Innovation Sinéad Cregan .

You will be joining Inspire North, the parent company to regional charities Community Links and Foundation whose core values are: People, Integrity, Collaboration and Passion. 

Closing Date 23:59 Sunday 7th November 2021

Interviews to be held on 24th November 2021

We aim for our workforce to reflect the diverse and exciting region we serve. We want you to have every opportunity to shine and show us your talents. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make sure the assessment process works for you.

Referral Support Officer, EYST Multicultural Helpline

Department: Wales

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.

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.

We have a vacancy within our Wales team for a 0.5 FTE Referral  Support Officer. This role is funded by the Lottery until 31 June 2023.

Based in the Wales Partnerships Team, we are looking for a proactive and dedicated person with great attention to detail. The Referral Support Officer’s priority will be to support and increase referrals from the Ethnic Minorities & Youth Support Team (EYST’s) Multilingual Helpline into our advice services. You will also gather feedback on barriers to access as part of our organisational commitment to actively promote equity, diversity and inclusion. 

In this role you will draw together good practice on how we reach out to Black Asian and Minority Ethnic people in Wales who need advice. You will also gather and share information on how best to make onward referrals to the wider network of local Citizens Advice offices and quality assured advice providers. 

You will be an excellent communicator with an ability to establish effective working relationships with people across a range of organisations and differing business cultures. You will have a proven ability to influence and negotiate with external and internal stakeholders, and the ability to understand, explain and work within standardised processes e.g. referral systems.

Our commitment to flexible working extends to where we work. As Covid restrictions ease, Citizens Advice are moving towards a permanent mix of office and home based working which will give much more choice to staff, while still maintaining the best of collaborative working.

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.

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

Referral Support Officer, Advicelink Cymru

Department: Wales

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.

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.

We have a vacancy within our Wales team for a full time Referral  Support Officer. This role is funded by the Single Advice Fund until end March 2023. Based in the Wales Partnerships Team, we are looking for a proactive and conscientious person with great attention to detail to provide administrative and organisational support to the team, including liaising with partners to increase referrals from priority groups into Citizens Advice services. This work will contribute to our organisational EDI objectives and the Welsh Government’s strategic equality objectives. 

The Referral Support Officer will work with colleagues within Citizens Advice, the Local Citizens Advice Network and with partners to support referrals. This will include sharing training resources, managing enquiries, managing referral capacity, keeping up to date with developments, and learning from good practice.

You will be well organised, self motivated, and an excellent communicator, with an ability to establish effective working relationships with people at all levels across a range of organisations and differing business cultures. You will have a proven ability to influence and negotiate with external and internal stakeholders, and the ability to understand, explain and work within standardised processes e.g. referral systems.

Our commitment to flexible working extends to where we work. As Covid restrictions ease, Citizens Advice are moving towards a permanent mix of office and home based working which will give much more choice to staff, while still maintaining the best of collaborative working.

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.

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

Team Leader

£25,481 - £28,672 (pro rata)

20 hours per week

Fixed Term until 31 March 2023

North Yorkshire County Wide

Ref: INSIQ676365

We are looking for a passionate and dynamic individual with leadership and management experience to join us as a Team Leader on a Fixed Term basis until March 2023.

This is a new exciting and challenging role managing a team within our +Choices service. +Choices is a bespoke programme that supports perpetrators of domestic abuse through the stages of behaviour change. The service aims to reduce risks to those involved in domestic incidents and reduce the opportunity for a repeat incident to occur. Our service aims to protect victims of domestic abuse by delivering high quality 121 and group-based interventions to perpetrators of any gender, in order to address and change their abusive behaviour. 

This Team Leader role will lead and manage the team of Project Officers, overseeing the day-to-day management of a team of experienced colleagues.  

The successful applicant can be office based in Scarborough, Harrogate or York. This role requires travel and so you must have access to a car for work purposes and hold a full current UK driving licence. Hybrid working arrangements are on offer, meaning a mix of office and home working will be considered for the successful applicant.

If you are passionate about working in the domestic abuse sector, and leading and managing a team, then this is the role for you.

The role is subject to Enhanced DBS and Police Vetting.

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Lizzi Trueblood   

Foundation’s core values are: People, Passion, Collaboration and Integrity.

Closing Date 23:59 Sunday 7th November 2021

Interviews 26th November 2021

We aim for our workforce to reflect the diverse and exciting region we serve. We want you to have every opportunity to shine and show us your talents. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make sure the assessment process works for you.

If you’re an experienced leader passionate about improving the lives of others through the provision of mental health, housing, and domestic abuse services then this is an exciting time to join the Inspire North Group!

We are a forward-thinking, growing organisation with services across Yorkshire and the Northeast. Our values are at the heart of all we do. We are bold in our ambitions and firmly believe we can make change happen.

As Group Director of Operations, you will be a key member of our friendly Senior Leadership Team and be responsible for the delivery of efficient, high-quality services.

We are looking for a creative and strategic thinker, who can build effective relationships, work at pace and lead in implementing innovative and pro-active solutions.

We want you to be your true and authentic self and play a key role in helping shape our future, by continuing to develop Inspire North’s well-earned reputation for being a first-class service provider and drive forward our anti-racist strategy.

Some of the many benefits of the role include: flexi-time, ability to mix home and office working, great colleagues and the opportunity to make the role your own.

We aim for our workforce to reflect the diverse and exciting region we serve and would encourage applications from groups who are marginalised and racialised.

Job Title Regional Fundraiser, North and East Yorkshire

Responsible to Regional Fundraising Team Manager

Hours of work 35 hours per week, including some evening and weekend work

Place of work/Base Martin House and in the Community. Hybrid working arrangements will be considered, where possible.

Type of contract Full Time, permanent

Overall purpose of the role

• To be the point of contact for those fundraising across the area in support of Martin House, with the responsibility for developing, delivering and sustaining a network of individual, corporate, groups & associations, and fundraising supporter groups across North & East Yorkshire
• Recruit, manage and motivate Community Ambassadors and volunteers to successfully grow income and widen awareness of hospice services
• Contribute to an operational plan by liaising with the wider fundraising team to raise the Martin House profile across North & East Yorkshire, engaging with existing and new supporters to raise income

Tasks and duties

• Generate local income from North & East Yorkshire, maximising networking opportunities in order to grow and sustain individual, corporate and group support.
• Actively network within North & East Yorkshire, maintaining and building up contacts
• Represent Martin House at events and cheque presentations as well as utilising the Community Ambassadors.
• To be responsible for achieving agreed fundraising targets through support and cultivation of both existing and new volunteers, Friends Groups, individual supporters, low level corporate partners, In memory giving and supporter led events
• To support and grow Friends Groups across North & East Yorkshire
• Engage with and give talks to community groups, pubs, clubs, educational establishments and faith groups with the aim of securing their financial support.
• Contribute to an operational plan to raise the profile of Martin House and increase income across North & East Yorkshire
• Build and maintain links with care team colleagues in order to be able to support Martin House families, bereaved and current, should they wish to fundraise.
• Communicate effectively with supporters, utilising the database to record activity and respond promptly to donors to thank them for their support.
• Hold each member of the team in positive regard and foster a culture of respect and consideration between all staff.
• There will be some degree of overlap with other fundraising areas which will require a high degree of flexibility and team work.
• Carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by the Head of Fundraising or Director of Income Generation.

Health & Safety

• To be aware of the safety needs of the children, siblings, parents and colleagues and adopt a preventative safety approach to all times.
• To report all accidents incidents and untoward incidents to a Deputy Head of Care and Clinical Services.
• To be aware of your health and safety responsibilities as an employee and adhere to these.

Personal development

• To adopt a positive and reflective approach to personal and professional development.
• To participate constructively in a yearly annual appraisal.
• To undertake core competencies for clinical skills and specific training and to remain updated.
• To work in conjunction with the education co-ordinators to develop your practice and care for the children.
• To work contracted hours including unsocial hours as required weekends evenings and nights.

This job description reflects the present requirements of the post and will form the basis of performance appraisal.  As duties and responsibilities change and develop the job description will be reviewed and necessary changes made with consultation.

Employees may be required to drive a Martin House pool car. These cars are insured by Martin House and it is a requirement of the insurers that we have checked that any staff who drive the cars have a current driving licence.

Martin House has a multi-professional, multi-skilled team seeking to reach out to each family in a way that most helps them.  Because of this team members may be expected to accept a different or unusual task or role.

Equality statement

Martin House is committed to providing care and improving services irrespective of race, ethnicity, disability, gender, religion or belief, age, marital status, or sexual orientation

Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults

Martin House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with safer recruitment standards and successful applicants may be required to undertake an (INSERT LEVEL OF DBS AND BARRING) via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

All Martin House employees are expected to

• Uphold the values of Martin House and behave in a professional manner at all times.
• Value equality and diversity and comply with relevant equality legislation.
• Attend 1:1s with line manager, team meetings and annual appraisals.
• Take part in all relevant mandatory training and any other education and training considered necessary to carry out the role.
• Take responsibility for one’s own personal development.
• Cooperate with colleagues, encourage and support positive working relationships (both internally and externally) and foster a culture of respect and consideration at work.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with relevant individuals and groups, both internally and externally.
• Take responsibility for one’s own health and safety and the health and safety of others whilst at work, and comply with Health and Safety legislation.
• Comply with information governance requirements and maintain confidentiality at all times, as required.
• Work within all Martin House policies and procedures.
• Communicate a positive image of Martin House and protect its reputation.

Staff who support Martin House volunteers are expected to

• Carry out effective inductions for new volunteers in your department
• Lead and guide volunteers, providing the support needed to maintain morale and enable them to work effectively
• Supervise your volunteers appropriately in their day to day work and actively work to recognise the work that they do
• Ensure your volunteers have access to some personal time with you on a regular basis
• Ensure that your volunteers have an annual opportunity to reflect on their volunteering role with you
• Support appropriate volunteer learning and development within your team
• Communicate effectively with your volunteer team, and in line with the Martin House Staff Charter
• Play a role in the recruitment of new volunteers within your area, once appropriate training has been given
• Support the Manage performance issues with volunteers fairly and sensitively, taking advice from the HR department where appropriate

£23,080 - £24,491 per annum

37 hours per week

Permanent

Leeds

Ref: INSHQ670908

New and Exciting Opportunity!

Are you passionate about the provision of exceptional support to people who are at risk of re-offending following release and those serving community sentences?

We are looking for energetic and creative Support Workers to join our new and exciting regional Activity Hub HMPPS service.

You will support our clients to engage with a variety of services and ultimately achieve their goals.

In return for your exceptional work you’ll receive a competitive salary and you'll be part of a growing, friendly and talented team.

If you think you can do a remarkable job for us and our partners, please download the Role Profile for more information.

You will be joining Community Links, an award winning, leading mental health provider working across the region of Yorkshire and the Humber whose core values are: People, Integrity, Collaboration and Passion.

Closing Date 23:59 Sunday 14th November 2021

Interviews to be held 2nd December 2021

We aim for our workforce to reflect the diverse and exciting region we serve. We want you to have every opportunity to shine and show us your talents. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make sure the assessment process works for you.

We are excited to be recruiting a University Partnerships Coordinator to join the University Partnerships team. In our ‘Join The Club’ strategy we have set out our ambition for university access, focusing on the two goals: working with more pupils than ever before, and extending our support across the student journey. This will only be successfully delivered by working together with our key stakeholders. Ensuring that we can continually deliver exceptional university events, with the ambition of working with more pupils, will be key to this strategy, and the role of University Partnerships Coordinator will support the delivery of these events and the mobilisation of our university partners.

The candidate filling this role will give excellent support to the University Partnership Team, helping to ensure all strategic priorities are delivered effectively. The role will lead on several administrative processes to ensure that all Scholars Programme pupils experience a high-quality university event. This will include working with members of the Programme Management team. The role will include regular event planning, document and correspondence creation, supporting the delivery of events and data management.

The role requires a driven and dynamic team player, with excellent organisational skills. The successful candidate will champion the charity’s values and embody them in interactions with colleagues and partners.
This is a great opportunity to join The Brilliant Club team, as we aim to become the UK’s largest university access movement. We are looking forward to meeting great candidates who are excited to join us as we help more young people progress to university and thrive when they get there.

We think it is important that our charity reflects the lived experience of our beneficiaries, and we want to be an organisation where employees from any background can thrive. We particularly welcome applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans including non-binary (LGBTQ+) candidates, and candidates from low-income families. These groups are currently underrepresented at The Brilliant Club and we are committed to increasing representation and diversity at the charity.

Person Specification

Time and Resource Management
• Excellent organisational skills, with an ability to prioritise and manage time effectively
• Ability to identify opportunities to save time/resource

External Stakeholder Knowledge and Management
• Comfortable handling external and internal enquiries, including connecting them with the right person
• Understand the main stakeholders at The Brilliant Club, particularly the access and participation community

Communication
• Writes and speaks clearly, coherently and accurately
• Adheres to rules and policies for confidentiality, data protection and information security

Initiative and Problem Solving
• Identifies problems, suggesting possible solutions
• Effectively uses systems and structures to solve problems in a timely manner
• Actively looks for ways to help others, seeking advice and permission as required

Developing Self and Others
• Self-reflective and committed to own professional development

Role Specific Knowledge and Skills
• Essential – Ability to deal with sensitive issues and to demonstrate strict confidentiality
• Essential – Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Essential – Good working knowledge of ICT systems; desirable to have previous experience of using

Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software
• Desirable – Knowledge of the university higher education sector
• Desirable – Knowledge of the access and participation agenda at universities across the UK

Role specific Experience and Qualifications
• Desirable – Previous work experience in a professional environment
• Desirable – Previous experience of managing events, digitally or in person
• Desirable – Previous experience of building or improving digital systems for delivery
• Desirable – Previous experience of working with young people, in schools or with higher education institutions

Estates and Buildings Assistant

Permanent

NJC point 11 - £21,748 per annum

37.5 hours per week

Leeds

Ref: INSDP670618

If you want to work in an environment where everyone matters, keep reading…

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Facilities team as Estates and Building Assistant!

As Estates and Buildings Assistant you will be responsible for providing assistance and support to the Estates and Health and Safety Manager with premises management, practical health and safety, utilities, services, relocation and refurbishment of offices and all associated administration.

For this role you will need to be good with people and have the ability to manage standards. In addition, you will be able to confidently provide strategic support and guidance to the sites to meet health and safety requirements and legal standards.

A typical week will include on average 3 days on sites and 2 days of administration work and liaising with external partners and stakeholders.

The role involves working at all Inspire North and associated companies’ sites across Yorkshire and Northeast therefore you MUST hold a current, driving licence and have access to a car each working day.

If you think you can do a remarkable job for us, then we'd love to hear from you! Please click here to apply.

Closing Date 23:59 Sunday 14th November 2021

Interviews 2nd December 2021

This role is working for Inspire North, parent company to Community Links and Foundation. 

We aim for our workforce to reflect the diverse and exciting region we serve.

Care Coordinator

AFC Band 6 £31,365 - £37,890

37 Hours per week

Fixed-term Contract till December 2022

Leeds

Ref: INSHV675176

Are you an enthusiastic individual who is passionate about the provision of exceptional support for people who have mental health issues or a dual diagnosis?

We are looking for a creative and empathetic individual to be responsible for working in partnership with members of the Recovery Centres network and city-wide Rehabilitation Pathway.

The Recovery centre is a multidisciplinary and multi-agency service made up of staff members from LYPFT, Community Links, Leeds Mind and Touchstone. The remit of the service is to provide coordinated care and interventions to service users within the inpatient rehabilitation and recovery units and to support their transition into the community.

As an experienced leader you will co-ordinate the care of service users from admission to the inpatient service, into the community and through the discharge.

In return for your exceptional work you’ll receive a competitive salary and you'll be part of a friendly and talented team.

If you think you can do a remarkable job for us, then we’d love to hear from you. 

You will be joining Community Links, an award winning, leading mental health provider working across the region of Yorkshire and the Humber whose core values are: behaving with integrity, embracing individuality, valuing people, taking pride in what we do, and achieving excellence.

Closing Date Sunday 7th November 2021

Interviews to be held on 22nd November 2021

This is an exciting opportunity to join Unlimited as it transitions from an arts commissioning programme for disabled artists to an independent organisation. Unlimited is looking for a Finance Officer to deal with day-to-day book-keeping and administration of the company finances including cash flow, petty cash, banking, issuing invoices, grant-based paperwork and staff expenses. The Finance Officer will support the Finance Manager and liaise with the company accountants to prepare information for the year end accounts. We are looking for someone with at least 2 years' finance experience, a book-keeping qualification and experience of using accounting software, such as Xero. They will be able to manage their time, work in a team and independently, and be accurate and methodical. 

Unlimited is currently an arts commissioning programme that aims to embed work by disabled artists within the UK and international cultural sectors, reach new audiences and shift perceptions of disabled people. Unlimited is now transitioning into being an independent organisation from 2022, with a new mission, values and ways of working. 

Unlimited is delighted to meet reasonable adjustments, to adjust existing practices and procedures to meet access requirements and supports all team members to apply to Access to Work to cover relevant costs. 

For full info on the role and accessible versions of the job pack, please click on apply to visit our website.

Part Time (28 hrs p/w) - Fixed Term Contract until 31 March 2022 (with possibility of extension)

St Giles Leeds Office

Ref: PCY-211

Are you a proactive, driven and compassionate individual with excellent motivational skills? If so then join St Giles as a Pantry Coordinator and you will be embarking on a highly rewarding and career-enhancing position.

About us

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. 

This exciting opportunity will be based at the St Giles Food pantry, which is located in Leeds and works alongside Fare Share, Unity Housing Association and the 2gether Schools Cluster serving the communities around Leeds Media Centre, providing a positive way of supporting those on low incomes. The aim of the Pantry is to help tackle poor diet and overcome health inequalities, by enabling tenants, and those low-income families, through a membership scheme to purchase surplus food at heavily subsidized prices

About the role

As the Pantry Co-Ordinator you will supervise and work in conjunction with volunteer Peer Advisors to provide support to families for up to 6 months, who are based in Leeds and surrounding areas. You will be responsible for the project achieving it’s overall purpose and key goals which will include but not limited to: managing the day to day pantry, carry out daily and weekly stock checks and re-order, building and managing a team of volunteers and assisting customers to choose their shopping items and to complete simple forms.

To secure this great opportunity:

• Self-motivated and ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Empathy and ability to work with a diverse range of people in an inclusive and proactive way
• Ability to lead, motivate, train and support volunteers
• Have previous experience of working within a retail and customer-facing role
• Have a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• You must have Knowledge of and commitment to safeguarding practices and policies, and an ability to promote safeguarding among vulnerable clients and colleagues

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

Closing date: 11pm, 27th October 2021. Interview date: 3rd November 2021

Wellbeing Coordinator 

£22.183 - £24,491

37 Hours

Permanent

Leeds

Ref: J268-B0447-21-3055

We are on the hunt for dynamic and passionate people to join us in our innovative venture of Social Prescribing across Leeds.

We need great people to achieve our vision and are actively seeking Wellbeing Coordinators to make it all happen.

Working in partnership we are looking for energetic and highly motivated individuals to join the wider consortium to promote and deliver this unique service.

As a member of the Linking Leeds team you will make a real difference to the lives of others.  You will be a keen advocate of the benefits of supporting people with health and social care needs accessing primary care service to access support in their community by linking them to a network of groups and activities; enabling them to have improved health and wellbeing.

You will have relevant experience, be an effective communicator with a passion for excellence in your professional field.  It’s essential is that you love what you do.  We want you to enjoy coming to work every day and to care about your job, your colleagues and our service users.

If you think you can do a remarkable job for us and our partners, please click here for more information and to apply.

Closing Date 23:59 Sunday 7th November 2021

We aim for our workforce to reflect the diverse and exciting region we serve.