Full-Time Youth/Children Jobs
Noah’s Ark have been on a major upward trajectory in recent years, with more children being supported and more major hospitals being partnered with. We’ve transformed from being an enthusiastic start-up delivering care in the community, to delivering major impact both in the community and at our stunning state-of-the-art hospice building, The Ark, set on a 7.5 acre nature reserve. It’s a place of laughter and real connection, with an atmosphere that’s both supportive and inclusive and our culture is fast paced and innovative.
With the number of referrals to Noah’s Ark increasing, and the services we offer continually growing, we are in the exciting position of expanding our Care Administration Team. The successful candidate will work closely within the Care team (clinical and holistic) to provide professional and effective support by providing administrative, database, reporting and logistical support.
ABOUT YOU
We are looking for an enthusiastic and flexible administrator to join our small Care Administration team, playing a key supportive role in the Care team by providing effective and wide ranging administrative tasks and reporting & data services.
The ideal candidate will be a dedicated, organised and reliable individual with at least intermediate proficiency in using Microsoft Excel and experience of using databases due to the involved data and reporting element of this role. You will show determination to succeed and have a solutions-focused outlook. You will be passionate about information management, producing accurate and insightful reports for internal and external stakeholders. You will have a keen eye for detail, able to juggle tasks, communicate clearly, with a desire to make a positive difference to the charity.
The postholder will provide comprehensive and confidential administrative support, contributing to the efficient and effective operation of the Care Team (clinical and holistic). You will have a flexible, proactive and adaptable approach to the requirements of this role and to developing administrative and reporting needs as the services expand.
CLOSING DATE - 25TH APRIL
Interviews to take place on Wednesday 1st May 2024
Kindly see attached job description for more information about this opportunity.
Note: Previous applicants need not apply - Interviews will take place on the week commencing 29th April
In addition, an enhanced DBS disclosure with Child Barring will be required for this post. Our recruitment checks, induction, ongoing support and supervision, reflect our commitment to safeguarding the families we support.
Noahs Ark Children's Hospice is a Disabilty Confident employer
Part of our commitment is to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for a job vacancy, and consider them based on their abilities.
Our Diversity Council is working hard to construct positive changes within our organisation, and we particularly welcome applications from groups who are currently under-represented in our staff.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, we kindly advise you to submit your application as early as possible.
We help children who are seriously unwell make the most of every day
Due to service development, we have a fantastic opportunity for dedicated and enthusiastic Senior Supervising Keyworkers to join Barnardo's as part of the Greater Manchester Keyworking Service for Children and Young People (CYP) with Learning Disability and/or Autism.
The keyworker role has 2 main functions:
1. Supporting children and young people with learning disabilities and young autistic people within their home or the setting where the child or young person is living or staying. Providing 1:1 support for the child or young person, and family. co-ordinating links with peers, community networks and other services, to secure the most appropriate provision to meet need now and in the future. The service tries to prevent avoidable admissions to hospital.
2. Understanding from the child or young person and their family experience, what supports a good family life and what gets in the way. This information will be shared in reports and at strategic meetings.. We currently have 4 full time posts available on a permanent contract. Would you like the chance to provide support to keyworkers?
The service covers Greater Manchester and the service is split into 5 teams. Each team has a team manager that you will directly report to and work closely with. The team offices are in Rochdale, Stockport, Salford, Manchester and Bolton. As a Senior Supervising Keyworker, you will have knowledge, experience, passion, commitment and confidence to line manage and provide guidance to the team of keyworkers supporting CYP and families. This experience may have been gained in education, NHS services or social care roles through Statutory, Voluntary, Community, Social Enterprise or other providers. You will be part of the on-call rota system providing out of hours guidance, this averages one week in every 10 - 12 weeks for which there is an on-call payment.
The role provides lots of opportunities to develop your skill set, knowledge and career progression going forward. The service has a comprehensive training offer, and you will be supported by the management team within the service.
Are you ready to make a positive difference? Do you have the following? If so we look forward to receiving your application:
- Significant skills, knowledge and experience of supporting individuals with Learning Disability/Autism
- The ability to confidently present information to a range of people.
- Excellent team working skills. You will work as part of a team that covers Greater Manchester with your own primary team and base.
- Significant safeguarding knowledge and experience enabling referrals and escalations to be made and followed through to conclusion.
- Excellent recording skills and knowledge.
- Experience of line management/supervising others.
- A car available for work.
Within Barnardo's, the job title for this role is Project Worker 3. This will appear on the job description.
When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification/ Job Description ensuring the above requirements are evidenced with examples in your application.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
OFFICE OPERATIONS AND EVENTS
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Act as a first point of contact for enquiries coming into both general and programme specific inboxes, via the website and phone.
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Support on the smooth running of the London office. Tasks may include managing post, stationery orders, preparing and packing resources for training and events, and supporting on any other duties as required.
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Act as one of the designated fire marshals and first aiders for the London office, with occasional support at other events as required (please note full training will be provided in these posts)
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Support on the smooth running of organisational and programme events, including staff away days, and school events. Tasks may include managing guests lists and correspondence, liaising with event suppliers/contractors/schools, preparing and circulating briefing packs, attending and supporting at events when required, and any other event administration duties as required.
PROGRAMME ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
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Managing programme specific communications related to our Award & Development and Mentoring programmes via email, phone, and website, including but not limited to general enquires and continued engagement with programme participants and volunteers.
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Ensure accurate and up-to-date records are kept across programme databases (Excel and Salesforce)
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Managing programme resources, including stock counts, and organising couriers.
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Processing application data, and event registrations across the two programmes, including due diligence check processes such as DBS, right to work and reference checks.
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Support with the onboarding of mentors and award recipients across the two programmes, ensure that all personal data and consent forms are collected and stored appropriately and in line with organisation policies.
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Support in outreach to schools and mentors, including supporting online volunteer networks, as well as creation of email templates and resources
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Support with the delivery of the Diana Award Development Programme, including scheduling Diana Award recipient blog posts and signposting to opportunities (both internally and externally).
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Maintaining and updating volunteer expense processes in collaboration with Finance Team
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Supporting with the organisation of programme events and training such as but not limited to, Online careers fair, career lounges, mentor networking and training sessions, annual volunteer appreciation events, award recipient networking events and opportunities.
There may also be occasions where the administrative team provide support to other programmes/teams as required, however this will be subject to existing workload/capacity.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
SKILLS
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Able to maintain confidentiality and to share information appropriately and professionally.
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Excellent organisation skills and ability to learn quickly.
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Excellent customer support skills and telephone manner
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Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
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Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team.
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Excellent attention to detail
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Problem solving skills, ability to trouble-shoot quickly and make decisions.
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Commitment to learning and self-development.
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Excellent IT skills, confident in the use of Microsoft Office (especially Outlook, Word and Excel)
EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE
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Experience of providing administrative support within a busy and high performing team
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Experience of working in a fast-paced environment.
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Experience in using digital tools and platforms, including Salesforce, and form building platforms (or a willingness to learn)
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Experience working with schools in an administrative function (desirable).
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Ability to work weekends and evenings when necessary to support Programme delivery across the year and around bigger events (approximately 2-3 a year).
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Commitment to and ability to inspire commitment to The Diana Award’s vision, values and mission.
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Commitment to follow The Diana Award’s Safeguarding Policy and processes at all times.
This is a one-year contract (maternity cover) which will be contractually based from our London office; given the role requirements there will be an expectation to be in the office at least 3 days a week.
The successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Business Support (Administrator - Post Approval and Domestic Adoption Teams)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £23,933 per annum
Location: CoramIAC Office - Cockfosters & Coram Campus - Bloomsbury (Some Home Working)
About Coram
Coram is committed to improving the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people.
We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime.
Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.
About CoramIAC
Coram IAC (Intercountry Adoption Centre) now part of the Coram Group of children's charities have been working with families adopting from across the world for over 26 years. CoramIAC is a charity, not-for-profit and an accredited, legally registered adoption agency. We run outstanding services to support children and families affected by adoption. With the majority of our adopters being from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds adopting from countries they are connected to our staff team also reflect this diversity. We have had three consecutive outstanding judgements from Ofsted, our regulator.
About the Role
- Working alongside three post approval adoption caseworkers, you will be responsible for providing efficient administrative and business support to the Post Approval and Domestic Adoption Teams;
- Providing administration of all stages of the process after the agency’s decision that prospective adopters are suitable to adopt, in relations to either the overseas country or domestic adoption;
- You will be responsible to the Head of Service, Post Approval Team Manager and Senior Social Workers. Internal relationships will be principally with Case Workers and Senior Business Support throughout the Agency;
- A team player who is comfortable at the prospect of working in a small, busy and growing agency. Being organized, effective and able to work in a creative and flexible manner are essential to the role.
- You will have experience of administration, ideally in a social care setting and should be computer literate.
To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.
Closing Date: 9am, Sunday 21st April 2024
Interview Date: TBC (these will take place in-person at the CoramIAC office - Cockfosters).
Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from, Asian, African, Caribbean and other minority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram.
If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Registered Charity No: 1067313
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Fundraising Co-Ordinator will raise the profile and awareness of Young Bristol and working with the Head of Fundraising develop a fundraising work plan to qualify and develop a range of key funding streams. The post holder will help to develop and ensure the effective delivery of the fundraising plan in line with Young Bristol’s strategy. The role will be multi faceted involving Grants, Trusts and Foundations, Community fundraising, Corporate fundraising, Legacy fundraising, Events and High Value fundraising.
The role will work collaboratively to explore ideas and launch new initiatives helping Young Bristol achieve our mission, playing an important part in helping us to meet our fundraising targets and increasing participation and community engagement in our events and fundraising activities.
See our attached Job pack for full person specification and role requirements.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Prince's Trust believes all young people should have the chance to succeed, they are the key to a positive and prosperous future. The young people we help face a range of challenges, our job is to inspire and support young people, to help them reach their potential so that they can thrive, and society can prosper.
We are looking for a Centre Support Coordinator to join our team in our Belfast Centre. In this role, you will provide a warm and welcoming reception for young people, staff, and visitors over the phone and in person, so if you are approachable, passionate, and non-judgemental, this could be your role.
You will indirectly support young people by ensuring that our Belfast Centre operates safely and efficiently. You will be responsible for managing delivery space, facilities compliance and controlling office equipment and supplies. Having previous administrative experience is beneficial but not essential.
To be successful in this role, you must have a good understanding of the challenges young people within our target groups face, to assist them when they arrive in our Centre. In this role no two days are the same, you get to be involved with many different functions of the Trust and interact with everyone who works in the Belfast Centre, this is why planning and organisation skills are a must.
If you are up for a challenge and enjoy working in a team, we would love to hear from you!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
If you are looking for a new and exciting opportunity, then take a look at this rewarding role and join our team?
The Together Trust is one of the North West’s leading charities, offering individual care, support, and education to hundreds of children, young people, and adults each year. We are a not-for-profit charitable trust, so every penny goes back into benefiting the people that we support.
Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of adults that need support? Are you passionate about equity, fairness, and everyone having the right to a happy, fulfilled life? Do you want your employer to support your wellbeing and ambitions to progress your career and development?
We are seeking two Specialist Community Support Workers to join one of our supported living services in Blackrod, Bolton. We aim to provide care and support and promote independence and inclusion within the local community through methods including positive behaviour support.
We aim in to empower the individuals we support to take control of their own lives and gain greater independence, by teaching communication, choice and fulfilment.
Working Pattern – 37.5 hours each week worked over a 7-day rota which includes sleep-ins.
Salary - £21,283 (£10.91ph) rising to £23,412 (£12.01ph) from April 2024
A Sleep-in payment of £87.50 per sleep applies rising to £96 from April 2024, based on 1 sleep per week, excluding holiday entitlement, can add an additional £4,992 .An enhanced payment is also paid for weekend hours of+25% hourly rate.
Holiday entitlement starts from 27 days holiday plus 8 statutory bank holidays.
Location – Blackrod, Bolton
Here at Together Trust our vision is to champion a better future for the adults we support.
The people we support have a variety of complex needs which may include learning difficulties, Autism spectrum conditions, including behaviours perceived as challenging, mobility, communication, health and social care needs.
What can you bring to the service...?
We are looking for a Specialist Community Support Worker who has the ability and resilience to work with behaviour, which may challenge, in a caring and consistent manner, including the maintenance of appropriate boundaries for behaviour.
Do you have the ability to work individually on shift using your own initiative and as part of a team, maintaining & encouraging, open and honest communication?
Can you undertake the full range of tasks, in a well-planned way that respects & values the individuals?
Help us make a change to the people we support.
Why work for us?
- You will be joining a great team of like-minded people.
- 27 days annual leave rising to 30 after 5 years and 33 after 10 years plus bank holidays.
- Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity.
- Comprehensive training and continuing development opportunities.
- Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday.
- Mental Health First Aiders offering support from trained colleagues, and free mental health support through our employee assistance provider Lifeworks.
- Access to health plans where you can subscribe to claim towards therapy, dental etc. through Simply Health.
- Free in person and online yoga classes for all staff.
- Refer a Friend incentive scheme.
- A range of discounts and cycle to work schemes as well as staff council and staff networks.
To discover the full details of this rewarding role within the Together Trust take a look at our Job Description.
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If this sounds like a place for you and you think you have the relevant skills and experience, we are looking for please get in touch or apply now. We would love to hear from you!
Together Trust has committed to paying all staff a significantly higher wage than the government minimum. By officially registering as a Living Wage employer, we are showing our commitment to our employees, now and in the future.
We may remove this advert should we find the successful candidates prior to the closing date therefore early applications are encouraged.
We currently do not provide sponsorship, but we welcome applications from those who have the right to work in the UK.
Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of children and their families? Are you passionate about equity, fairness, and facilitating people to live happy and fulfilled lives? Do you want your employer to support your wellbeing and ambitions to progress your career and development?
The Together Trust is one of the North West’s leading charities, offering individual care, support, and education to hundreds of children, young people, and adults each year. We are a not-for-profit charitable trust, so every penny goes back into benefiting the people that we support.
We are seeking Community Support Workers (Positive Behaviour Support),to join a new short break residential home in Wythenshawe. Working within the residential home and out in the community, we aim to upskill and increase the resilience of children and their families.
The residential home benefits from excellent public transport links and convenient access to community resources. Successful candidates will receive extensive training and on-the-job coaching from a well-qualified clinical team, Registered Manager, and Senior management team. Additionally, staff employed within the service will have the opportunity to receive formal Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) training and coaching from qualified behavioural specialists.
Working Pattern – 37.5 hours per week, worked flexibly over five days. Weekend working will be required.
Salary – £21,283 (£10.91) rising to £23,412 (£12.01) from April 2024.
25% pay enhancement for all weekend hours worked.
Location – Wythenshawe, Manchester.
We are looking to recruit more than one individual and part time working could be considered.
Here at Together Trust our vision is to champion a better future for the children and adults we support.
The children and adults we support have a variety of complex needs which may include learning difficulties and autism spectrum conditions.
What can you bring to the service...?
We are looking for several Community Support Workers (Positive Behaviour Support)with a positive and enthusiastic approach, who are friendly, great communicators and eager to provide high levels of support to children and their families.
Do you have the ability to work as part of a team or independently, maintaining and encouraging open and honest lines of communication?
Can you undertake the full range of tasks, in a well-planned way that respects and values children and their families?
Help us make a change to the people we support.
Why work for us?
- You will be joining a great team of like-minded people.
- 27 days annual leave rising to 30 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years plus bank holidays.
- Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity.
- Comprehensive training and continuing development opportunities.
- Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday.
- Mental Health First Aiders offering support from trained colleagues, and free mental health support through our employee assistance provider Lifeworks.
- Access to health plans where you can subscribe to claim towards therapy, dental etc. through Simply Health.
- Refer a friend incentive scheme
- Free in person and online yoga classes for all staff.
- A range of discounts and cycle to work schemes as well as staff council and staff networks.
To discover the full details of this rewarding role within the Together Trust take a look at our Job Description.
Visit our website -
Take a look at our short video
If this sounds like the place for you and you think you have the relevant skills and experience we are looking for, please get in touch or apply now. We would love to hear from you!
Together Trust has committed to paying all staff a significantly higher wage than the government minimum. By officially registering as a Living Wage employer, we are showing our commitment to our employees, now and in the future.
We may remove this advert should we find the successful candidates prior to the closing date therefore early applications are encouraged.
In order for the Trust to comply with the apprenticeship funding rules, it is a requirement of the role that the successful applicant must be able to evidence that (1) they have the right to work in the UK without additional approval for more than 20 hours each week throughout the year and (2) they have an eligible residency status for the purposes of the apprenticeship funding rules. In most cases this will mean that the individual needs to show that they have been ''ordinarily resident'' in particular countries (including the UK) at least 3 years before the start of the apprenticeship.
We currently do not provide sponsorship but we welcome applications from those who have the right to work in the UK.
About the role
As the Fundraising Event Coordinator, you will be responsible for providing co-ordination and support to the Fundraising Event Manager. You will be joining at an exciting time as we have a growing event portfolio and will have the opportunity to join us as we refresh our challenge and community event fundraising offer.
This role is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to start or transfer their career to the events and fundraising sector, motivated by ensuring young people in the UK are equipped to thrive. We are looking for a team player who thrives in a busy and dynamic team, spotting opportunities for improvements and efficiencies as well as providing valuable event support.
Who we are
UK Youth is a leading charity that is unlocking youth work for all young people.
We bring together young people and youth workers with business leaders, teachers, social workers, doctors, policy makers and other professionals to learn, spread effective ways to support young people, and campaign for social change.
Only by working together can we tackle the systemic problems that keep letting our young people down.
Why work at UK Youth?
UK Youth wants all young people to be equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. Youth work can be life changing (and even life saving.) We have developed a strategy to unlock youth work so that every young person in the UK can benefit. We work with others to ensure that the youth sector is strengthened and that provision is youth-led, evidence-informed, and delivers high-quality outcomes.
UK Youth plays a unique role in addressing the lack of investment in the youth sector, the lack of cross-sector understanding in how youth work makes a difference, and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions. These factors lead to mass inequality of access to youth services for young people. Come and be part of this change.
What we can offer you
We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture.
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Flexible/Agile Working
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27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees)
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Funded training provided in; Safeguarding, GDPR, Information and Cyber Security & Equality & Diversity
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Other training available in support of your personal and professional development
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Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)
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Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary
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Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally
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20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell, our New Forest Outdoor Centre, including camping, lodges and outdoor activities.
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IT equipment provided for the duration of contract
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CycleScheme and TechScheme
How to apply
If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please complete an application via our completely anonymised recruitment system provided by Applied which looks to create a fair and unbiased application process for all.
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Closing date for applications will be Monday 22nd April at 11:59pm (midnight)
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Interviews are scheduled to take place between 30th April - 7th May 2024
As this role involves working in a regulated environment with young people, any offer will be conditional to satisfactory background checks, which include criminal record check and employment reference.
This position will be based from our Cardiff Office (agile working agreement in place). We are looking for a Finance Assistant with an aptitude for numeracy to support the Finance Manager and Senior Finance Assistant. The successful candidate to this role will have some experience in Finance or a keen interest in launching their career in Finance. They should have great communication skills and be ready and willing to learn. What's on offer for the candidate is an immediately available, ongoing permanent contract. This is the perfect role for someone at the beginning of their Finance career to learn and develop within a busy and exciting role.
Main Purpose of Job
To assist the Finance Manager and Senior Finance Assistant
Main Duties
- To assist in the day to day running of the organisation’s Sales, Purchase and Nominal Ledger using Sage bookkeeping system.
- Assist in the maintenance of information of the Finances of the Organisation.
- Input information to track grants and funding using Access databases.
- Use computer programmes including Sage, MS Word, Excel and Access.
- To administer timesheets, expenses and annual leave applications.
- Use a range of skills to communicate efficiently and effectively to support staff within the organisation.
Key Dimensions & Challenges
- Working to deadlines and managing competing demands
- To maintain good financial procedures with a high level of accuracy
- Working with staff based over three regional offices and some who are working from home
Core Skills & Experience
Essential
- An aptitude for numeracy
- A willingness to learn and progress to a Level 3 AAT or equivalent
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word and a knowledge of spreadsheet applications
- Good data entry skills and attention to detail
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team
- A commitment to excellence, quality and equality of opportunity
- Good interpersonal and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise own work.
- A professional telephone manner, good written and verbal communication skills and a flexible attitude that can adapt to the varying requirements of a dynamic and busy office. Discretion and confidentiality in handling personal details is also essential.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions
- Willingness to undertake a variety of different tasks.
Desirable
- Knowledge of database applications
- Good problem-solving skills
- Welsh speaker or willingness to learn
- A willingness to undertake further training as required
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Flexible schedule
- Sick pay
- Wellness programmes
- Work from home
Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, identity checks and DBS checks (if eligible) at the appropriate level.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Claire House has an exciting new opportunity within our corporate fundraising team. We are looking to expand and develop this vital fundraising stream, to ensure we are able to provide the care and support to more children and families who need us most.
We are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic ‘people person’ to make sure that every business we work with gets the best possible experience from supporting Claire House and to help them understand the difference they make to seriously and terminally ill children, ensuring they can live life to the full.
Previous fundraising experience is desirable, but someone with drive and passion is essential. Training and mentoring will be provided to develop the corporate fundraising skills, which set Claire House apart from other charities.
You will play a key role in delivering the corporate fundraising strategy, identifying gaps in the market, and seeking opportunities from both new and lapsed corporates. You will also have the ability to maximize income and will be responsible for developing existing relationships.
This role is full time 37.5 hours per week. This is a hybrid role, and you will work from both our Wirral and Liverpool sites, as well as out in the community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
£24,960 rising to £25,738 upon successful completion of probationary period and mandatory training
Grant to study Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
Permanent
- 20/23 hours per week (including weekends and bank holidays)
- 40 hours per week (including weekends and bank holidays)
Locations: Ealing (W13), Islington (N7) or Balham (SW12)
If you are looking for a fulfilling and rewarding Career where no two days are the same, this could be the job for you!
You will have the opportunity to support children and young people, who from adversity are developing their resilience, to develop key life skills, build trusting relationships, create environments where they can flourish and experience success, while participating in fun activities with them.
The only thing you need is a passion for making a difference. We don't require previous care experience as we provide all the training and support you need to excel in your role, even professional care qualifications, through our St Christopher's Academy Entry Pathway.
What you need to bring to this role
- resilience to cope with challenging behaviour and circumstances.
- ability to build genuine and trusting relationships with young people.
- ability to work as part of a team.
- empathy but also ablility to understand the importance of professional boundaries.
- flexibility to undertake shift work including weekends, bank holidays and with notice, occasional sleep-ins.
What you should expect from us
- Salary of £24,960 rising to £25,738 upon successful completion of mandatory training
- 4 weeks full induction and training program (paid).
- Competitive pay and reward structure offering salary progression based on performance.
- Tailored career development plan through our “St Christopher’s Academy”.
- A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture.
- 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years’ service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata.
- Industry Leading training programme including access to level 3 qualifications, children’s right and participation, CSE, empowerment, mental health and Social Pedagogy,
- Contributory pension scheme, Enhanced Maternity and Company Sick Scheme.
- BUPA Employee Assistance Programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support.
- Interest-free season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme.
- Discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK.
- Discretionary Funded Training Programs.
- Employee Awards based on performance and length of service.
If you wish to know more about this opportunity, please visit our website.
About Us
Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future.
St Christopher's is a leading charity for children and young people. We are proud of our history of providing fostering, children's homes and innovative leaving care services across the UK & Isle of Man. We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do. We provide positive life experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home.
We are an equal-opportunity employer keen to develop an inclusive workforce where people feel they belong. We hope to attract applications from under- represented groups, including people from different cultures, nationalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, disabilities, religions, faith, sex, orientation, childcare responsibilities, and gender-diverse identities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.