Are you a good listener and excited about the idea of going out and talking with local people and communities across Somerset? Are you passionate about empowering people to have their voices heard? If you answered yes to these questions you could be part of our team.

Here at Healthwatch Somerset, we are committed to having a health and care service which is shaped by the people who use it. We’re the county’s independent health and care champion and we exist to make sure people are at the heart of care.

Going out and listening to local people about their experiences of accessing health and care services is just one of the roles of our Healthwatch engagement officer. It’s a varied and interesting job and no two days are the same!

You will need a can-do attitude, be enthusiastic and a ‘people person’. You will also need to be a team player who enjoys being part of and contributing to a small and dynamic team.

If you want to know more, visit our website and download our job pack.

In return we offer 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, a generous contributory pension scheme, comfortable office accommodation in Bridgwater and flexible working practices.

Do you feel passionate about the value of volunteering? Could you inspire, develop and manage our enthusiastic team of volunteers?  Could you inspire others to join them? If you answered yes, we would love to hear from you.

Here at Healthwatch Somerset, we are passionate about having a health and care service which is shaped by the people who use it. We’re the county’s independent health and care champion and we exist to make sure people are at the heart of care.

Healthwatch Somerset volunteers are our backbone, they are our link to communities across our county. They go out and listen to local people about their experiences of accessing health and care services in the county, they represent us at events, make films and vox pops and help us in the office.

If you think you have the experience and passion to lead and inspire our volunteers and want to know more, visit our website.

In return we offer 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, a generous contributory pension scheme and comfortable office accommodation in Bridgwater. 

The Elim Pentecostal Church is a growing Movement of more than 550 Christian congregations in the UK and Ireland. Elim is also a leading UK charity operating within the non-profit sector as a single consolidated charity. Elim’s core vision and distinctive characteristics arise from its spiritual heritage as a denomination focussed on Christian mission and ministry.

Elim International Centre Malvern is the base for the Elim’s ministry, mission, training, administration and finance departments, serving the denomination’s churches and activities.

Elim Missions exist to stand alongside the missionary sending church, to serve them, to fully equip them and communicate with them the missionaries’ story.

We desire to impact the world through church planting. We will use our connections from Elim Global to connect the church planting practitioners to areas of need. We encourage people to rise up and become church planting trainers. All the social justice campaigns are in line with what the local church is doing, whether that is feeding the poor or human trafficking. Elim Global is a disciple-making movement with strategies for church planting and leadership development in every nation.

THE ROLE

You will support the Missions Administration Team in the daily administration and correspondence with both missionaries in the field, churches, sponsors and students. You will report to the Applications and Overseas Placements Co-Ordinator, to arrange the logistics of overseas teams including:

· Process application forms.

· Process references.

· Process DBS checks.

· Ensuring all necessary paperwork has been requested and received, including in locum parentis forms and medical letters.

· Liaising with overseas missionaries and Partners to make arrangements including accommodation, itinerary and costs.

· Arranging flights, visas, ensuring training is completed and aiding with insurance requirements.

· Keep applications summary, calendar and Missions Team information up to date.

· Liaise with Applications and Overseas Placements Co-Ordinator to produce placement options sheet, each year.

· Maintain and distribute the ‘Before You Go’ documents.

· Maintain, develop and review the compliance relating to the Elim Missions Department, including GDPR.

· Hosting, training and supervising volunteers in the Missions office.

Overseas Team Placements

· Checking with placement team leader and team members a few days before deployment.

· Contacting Team Leader during trip.

· Follow-up and debrief with Team leader, missionary, incl. necessary chase up.

· Request post-evaluations.

Overseas Team Finance and Compliance

· Send invoices for DBS checks and flight costs as necessary and keep a record of invoices sent.

· Chase the incoming DBS and flight finance and generate subsequent receipts.

· Checking ongoing security plans and risk assessment with missionaries once they are overseas.

Shop with Integrity

· Selling goods at local and National events.

· Dealing with stock takes and inventory.

· Pricing and labelling of stock.

· Distributing SWI stock to churches and individuals.

· Website updating

Elim Missions Administration

· Maintaining & reviewing the content of the Elim Missions website.

· Liaising with Website Content Manager regarding information to be uploaded.

· Checking content of incoming missionary newsletters and associated distribution.

· Chasing the missionary biography updates for website promotions, inc. prayer cards.

· Scanning missionary archives.

· Updating archive spreadsheet.

· Subsequent analysis.

Liaising with Graphic Design & Media for Social Media.

Reporting to the JFC Director, the role-holder will lead Justice for Colombia’s work in the UK Parliament through the MPs of the Parliamentary Friends of Colombia Group with the aim of implementing our parliamentary work and maximising overall advocacy opportunities.

Responsibilities:

(This list is not exhaustive)

• Keep up to date and fully informed on Colombia news and JFC campaigns
• Maintain regular contact with members of the Group and recruit new members to the Group.
• Support the Group members through preparing questions, briefings and speeches for parliamentary business and events
• Attend Foreign and Commonwealth Office meetings with JFC staff as required.
• Assist in organising JFC involvement in Labour Party Conference and other political events to include securing attendance of MPs
• Arrange meetings, coordinate signatures for statements and letters for members of the Group and JFC events hosted in Parliament
• General advocacy in Parliament as required

For full details of the role and how to apply please see the Job Details document.

We are seeking a Volunteer Organiser

Hours per week: 22 Salary: £21,589 per annum, pro rata (£11.19 per hour)

Contract type: One-year post (with possible extension, dependent on funding)

We are a charity supporting families with young children through home-visiting and the four groups we run each week. We recruit and train volunteers to work with families who are experiencing stressful or demanding situations, are ‘hard to reach’ or isolated.

This is an opportunity to work as part of a small, friendly team, taking responsibility for assessing families’ needs and matching them with volunteers, training and supervising volunteers, and liaising with referrers and local partners. You will manage your own caseload of families, with a variety of needs.

We want to hear from you, if you have:

·  a belief that children should have the best possible start in life

·  an understanding of vulnerable families’ needs

·  experience of supporting families

·  knowledge of safeguarding procedures

·  good communication, networking and IT skills.

Closing date for applications: 4th October 2019 (note: CVs are not accepted)

We are committed to equal opportunities and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults. We expect all employees to share this commitment. We ensure that our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

The post is subject to an enhanced level criminal records check through the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Applicants must have use of their own car, for which expenses will be paid.

WWF-UK

Job title: CHAIR

Job Reference: BWFP

Closing Date: Friday, 11th October 2019

We are the first generation to know we are destroying the world and could be the last one that can do anything about it. Time is short, but it’s not too late. Now is the time to turn things around and actively restore nature and by doing so we’ll protect the health, wealth and security of future generations.

At WWF, we’re using our scientific expertise, world-leading programmes and thought leadership to raise awareness and campaign on those underlying drivers of nature loss most urgently needed to deliver lasting and transformative change for planet and people alike.

Our Chair of Trustees plays a pivotal part in applying their skills, experience, knowledge and networks to represent WWF-UK and to ensure that it has a secure future, robust governance, and is positively engaged with a very wide range of national and international stakeholders. WWF-UK is an important member of the WWF Network and our Chair fulfils a key role as a member of the International Board.

WWF-UK is now seeking applications from exceptional candidates to join our high performing board of trustees as Chair. Whether from the private, public or non-profit sector, you will have made an outstanding contribution within your industry or profession and have the personal gravitas and senior experience with which to lead WWF-UK and provide motivating support and challenge to colleagues. Candidates will bring extensive board and chairing experience along with energy, passion and a deep commitment to WWF, its mission and its values.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to WWF on this appointment.  For further information about the role, please visit the website via the link and apply online using reference BWFP.  Alternatively, telephone +44 (0)20 7227 0880 (during office hours).  Applications should be received by noon on Friday, 11th October 2019.

Occupational Therapist

Location: Oakwood ABI Rehabilitation Service - Stockport
Job Type: Part time, 21 hours per week, permanent - weekdays - must include Tuesdays, other days can be flexible.
Salary: £17.51 per hour / £19,173 for 21 hours (£34,238 per annum FTE 37.5 hours)

Closing Date: 27 September 2019

Want to be part of a leading organisation which positively impacts on the lives of disabled people across the world?

Do you…

Want the chance to use and grow your skills and knowledge while making a difference to society?

Want to be part of a leading organisation which positively impacts on the lives of disabled people across the world?

If so… Our client offers you the chance to become part of a great team!

About them

Our client is the leader in enriching the lives of disabled people. They are the largest disability non-profit organisation in the UK, with around 7,000 employees, and they support more than 20,000 disabled people across their global operations. They honour their past, drawing on their legacy to inspire them for the future. They are in the exciting process of transforming into a modern, relevant and sustainable organisation.

They offer an environment where you can work with great leaders and be part of a team who are passionate making a positive impact on the lives of disabled people. You will have opportunities to learn and grow in your role, building your skills and knowledge in partnership with others.

About the role:

You will be responsible for the implementation and continuation of occupational therapy programmes identified in customer person centred plans (PCPs). You will also be responsible for liaising with other professional agencies in relation to the provision of occupational therapy services.

Oakwood is an Acquired Brain Injury unit based in Offerton, Stockport.  You will be supporting individuals suffering from the effects of an acquired brain injury or associated neurological conditions.

About you:

To be successful in this role you will need:

- To be qualified and registered as a practicing Occupational Therapist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Band 6, working under the guidance and supervision of a Band 8 qualified Occupational Therapist.
- To be able to work as an autonomous practitioner as a Professional Member of the College of Occupational Therapists.
- Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of occupational therapy theory and best practice, being able to demonstrate effective occupational therapy practice in all qualified procedures including: moving and handling assessment, equipment provision, cognitive assessment and treatment, upper limb assessment and treatment and the assessment of activities of daily living including the development of rehabilitation guidelines.
- Multidisciplinary team working using a client centred approach.
- Able to work flexibly in accordance with the needs of the service.
- Clean driving licence (if driving is required).
- To demonstrate a commitment to our clients ethos and values.

We offer a wide range of employee rewards and benefits including:

- Fair and competitive pay rates.
- Contributory company pension scheme with competitive life cover benefit.
- Substantial and flexible annual leave, with the option to buy or sell, depending on needs (salary sacrifice).
- Access to cash health plan at very favourable rates.
- Access to cycle-to-work benefits (salary sacrifice).
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.

A satisfactory disclosures check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post.

Shortlisting for this role may take place as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once a suitable candidate has been appointed.

You may have experience of the following: Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Therapy, Physiotherapy, Nurse, Registered Nurse, General Nurse, Disability, Charity, Third Sector, Not For Profit, NFP, etc.

Ref: 89177

We are looking for a Fundraising Lead to build and develop Dog A.I.D.’s income generation in accordance with the current organisational strategy. This support will include creating and managing sustainable unrestricted long-term funding from individuals, companies, community groups and other organisations, engaging with all supporters through a comprehensive programme of fundraising activities.

Creative Support is a visionary provider of services with skilful, bright and enthusiastic staff. We require an organised, confident and skilful health and social care practitioner to develop and deliver training and employee development programmes relating to social care provision. Within this exciting role you will assess and support. RQF learners in a variety of settings at levels 2, 3, 4 and 5 in health and social care and related qualifications including functional skills and leadership awards. In addition to this you will develop and deliver training sessions in accordance with HCPC professional standards, Skills for Care occupational standards and the CQC inspection framework) for health and Social Care.

Interviews for this role will take place on 21 October 2019 for our Manchester based role, 23 October 2019 for our Cumbria based post.

Want to use your skills in water supply engineering to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone everywhere?

Join WaterAid as Programme Advisor - Water to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good. On top of that you'll be joining a 2018 Great Place to Work® award-winning organisation.

You will be part of the Quality Programmes Team within the Programme Support Unit (PSU) of the International Programmes Department, WaterAid UK and will provide advice and specialist support across the organisation.

As our Programme Support Advisor - Water you will work with country and regional teams to promote good practice in water development, develop standards, review water supply scheme designs, capture lessons from WaterAid's work on water supply and produce clear documentation of learning. You will coordinate with colleagues working on different themes within the PSU to ensure that WaterAid has an integrated approach to WASH.

This is a full time, permanent position, offering flexible working.

You will:

• Responsible for providing support and advice related to water supply programmes in Country Programmes.
• Develop standards and guidelines for key areas of work.
• Contribute to designing and delivering targeted training and capacity building initiatives on adaptive and inclusive water supply programming for select countries and regions within WaterAid.
• Support and contribute to the delivery of projects, working in close collaboration with colleagues.
• Lead on and coordinate documentation and learning from the implementation of water supply projects in country.
• Support and foster collaborations between participating agencies in country.
• Support the delivery of projects
• Lead on learning and documentation, including sharing and dissemination of learning outputs.

To be successful, you'll need:

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or Water Supply and Sanitation Engineering
• Substantial experience of working in the international development sector
• Experience of working on multi-country and multi-partner collaborations and projects
• Experience of designing water supply schemes and developing best practice standards
• Experience in facilitating, training and development on approaches widely used in the sector
• Ability to communicate clearly and influence colleagues and peers
• Excellent writing and documentation skills
• Knowledge and experience of project design and delivery
• Ability to work and travel overseas
• Willingness and ability to undertake routine, logistical and administrative tasks.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
• Working style that reflects Water Aid's values
• Willingness to travel overseas

Other Information
WaterAid benefits include:

• 36 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave
• We offer a generous pension plan with employer contribution of up to 10%
• Flexible working conditions, including the opportunity for part-time work and home working up to 2 days a week
• Season Ticket Loan
• Free annual eye test
• Pay as You Give charitable giving scheme
• Enhanced Maternity and Adoption/Surrogacy pay, Shared Parental Leave and Paternity Leave.
• Sabbaticals
• Volunteer Day

This job can be based in London but also anywhere in the UK. We will also consider application from locations where WaterAid has an official presence with good international transport links.

WaterAid is currently located at Durham Street, Vauxhall. However, we will be leaving our current location in the summer of 2020. The new location is to be confirmed but will be within zone 1-2 in London. The recruiting line manager will discuss this with you at the interview stage.

To see the full job pack, please click the 'Apply' Button
Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter in either Word Document or PDF format.
We are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. In order to apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.

Applications will close one minute before midnight on 18/10/2019. Availability for interview is required week commencing 04/11/2019.

Salary: London salary (£36,590) or regional (£33,490); competitive in location outside of the UK (in line with the local market)

WaterAid is fully committed to protecting those with whom it comes into contact in WaterAid is committed to ensuring that wherever we work in the world there is no tolerance for the abuse of power, privilege or trust. WaterAid reinforces a culture of zero tolerance towards any form of inappropriate behaviour, abuse, harassment, or exploitation of any kind. The safeguarding of our beneficiaries, staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf, is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff and volunteers are required to share in this commitment through our Global Code of Conduct. We will conduct the most appropriate preemployment references and checks to ensure high standards are maintained.

WaterAid is an equal opportunities, disability-confident employer and committed to achieving the highest standards of diversity, fairness and equality. Should you have a disability and require any additional support, please contact us.

City Hearts are currently recruiting for a Support Workers to work 24 hours per week within the Anti-Trafficking Female Team of the organisation. This role will require the successful candidate to support the Survivors of Modern Slavery in the National Referral Mechanism (NRM) and women with life-controlling issues in their rest and reflection period before moving on to support the Staff of City Hearts; to ensure all standards for City Hearts are upheld to a high standard.

City Hearts was founded in 2005 with a mandate to fully restore those with a history of vulnerability and exploitation. We began with a single home to help women with life controlling issues and shortly after welcomed our first survivor of Modern Slavery. Since then we have expanded dramatically across multiple regions and now provide accommodation and outreach support to hundreds of survivors of modern slavery every year, as well as continuing to house and support women with life-controlling issues.

The Role:

Supporting the clients at the accommodation with everyday tasks; promoting their independence; empowering them in their recovery and assisting with their integration into the community.

Welcoming new clients into service, carrying out initial inductions and supporting clients when moving on from the accommodation.

Creating and initiating activities with the clients – organising outings periodically. Helping the women develop skills, autonomy and confidence through engaging them in activities such as learning English language skills, building healthy friendships, cooking, budgeting and personal safety.

Using the Computer Management System (CMS) to accurately and professionally record client information.

Keeping the house clean and tidy on a daily basis and helping to ensure the smooth running of the day to day programme e.g. organising and attending appointments, managing issues that arise at the accommodation.

Being flexible to cover last minute emergencies if they arise and carrying out standby shifts as the rota designates.

One shift per week to be an evening/night shift at one of the female accommodations – please note, staff are not required to complete waking nights, a staff bedroom is provided for overnight shifts.

The Candidate:

• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to liaise with other agencies in a professional manner
• Good communication skills
• Good organisational skills
• High level of emotional resilience
• Good IT skills and the ability to accurately record keep
• Ability to be flexible to needs of the service and clients
• Ability to manage time around shift work to enable adequate self-care and rest

Benefits:

30 Days Holiday (based on 40 hour working week)

Sleep shift pay supplement

Perkbox - local / national discount scheme + app

Training / Career Progression

Various courses - personal and professional development

On-going support

Group supervision with qualified therapist every 6 weeks

Closing date for the role is midnight on 30th September

Campaigns Assistant
London, N1

Closing Date: 7th October 2019
Interview Date: 14th October 2019

Are you looking to develop a career in human rights campaigning? Are you excited by the prospect of working autonomously in a team focused environment that makes a real difference to people’s lives? If so, then this could be the role for you.

The Organisation

Free Tibet is a visionary NGO that believes in, and is actively campaigning for, a free Tibet in which Tibetans are able to determine their own future; this is a future in which all human rights will be respected. 

Free Tibet campaigns for an end to China's occupation of Tibet and for international recognition of Tibetans' right to freedom; we mobilise active support for the Tibetan cause, champion human rights and challenge those whose actions help sustain the occupation.

Working for Free Tibet will provide the successful Campaigns Assistant an invaluable opportunity to play an integral role in the wider free Tibet movement. 

The Rewards 

- £19,000 (pro rata)
- Pension (employer contribution of 6%) 
- 25 days’ holiday + Bank Holidays and Christmas shutdown
- Excellent training and development opportunities 
- Flexible working hours and potential to work from home
- Interest free season ticket loans  
- Free tea and coffee

This is an incredible opportunity to be at the forefront of several online and grassroots campaigns to counter human rights abuses in Tibet. You will have the chance to see a direct correlation and link between your efforts and results within the international community and in Tibet itself. 

You will work closely with the Free Tibet team, reporting into the Campaigns & Advocacy Manager and working in close proximity with the Media Officer and Digital Team. This openness and agility in our team structure affords all our team members continuous learning and development opportunities, providing consistent prospects for professional and personal growth. 

The Role 

As a Campaigns Assistant for Free Tibet, you will play a central role in the delivery of effective online and offline campaigns. Playing an active role in the planning and implementation of Free Tibet’s outreach work, you will deliver our message to new audiences. 

With a strong work ethic, ‘can do’ attitude and ability to work on your own initiative, you will assist in managing and updating our online communications to supporters, including our Social Media, e-mail list and website. 

Additionally, you will: 

- Maintain Free Tibet’s library of files, photographs and documents related to campaigns
- Represent Free Tibet at public events such as festivals, exhibitions and cultural events and engage with new supporters
- Assist with, and on occasions manage, the delivery of public events such as protests, vigils and other forms of direct action
- Identify opportunities for campaigns and outreach activities in response to external news and developments
- Participate in the planning and delivery of other campaign activities as directed by the Campaigns & Advocacy Manager
- Assist in overseeing the work of campaign volunteers where appropriate

The above duties and responsibilities do not represent an exhaustive list, and there will be ample opportunities to get involved in multiple aspects of Free Tibet’s work. One key area for contribution is the opportunity to draft effective, professional and motivational copy which will be utilised across multiple forums.

About You 

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate human rights advocate and/or activist to join an organisation which makes a difference to Tibetans’ lives every day.  

To be considered as a Campaigns Assistant, you will need: 

- Demonstrable experience of delivering projects to a high standard within agreed parameters and timeframes 
- Detailed knowledge of campaign techniques and the changing face of campaigning
- Experience of assisting in the organisation of public events
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce persuasive and informative copy against tight deadlines for different audiences
- An understanding and experience of using social media, email and other digital platforms
- A commitment to Free Tibet’s vision and an understanding of human rights

In addition, strong photography and/or video skills would be advantageous to your application, however this is not essential. 

If this sounds like the opportunity you have been waiting for, we want to hear from you! Make sure to apply for the role of Campaigns Assistant today via the button shown. 

Please note we do not accept CVs as part of the application process. Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the application form only. The application form is in digital form and we will also require you to fill out and attach an Equal Opportunities form to your application. 

Other organisations may call this role Marketing Assistant, Communications and Campaigns Assistant, Marketing Campaign Assistant, Advocacy Assistant, Campaign and Events Assistant, Campaign Project Officer or Campaign Assistant.

This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Are you looking for a rewarding job where you go home knowing that you have made a real impact on someone’s life?

If yes, then our Support Worker job vacancies in Peterborough may be perfect for you!

Support Workers
Ref: 43606
Hours: Full and part time hours available
Location: Peterborough
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £8.50 per hour

About the role

Sense has a great opportunity for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as a Support Worker in Peterborough. We have a number of flexible, permanent, full and part time roles available working up to 37.5 hours per week.

As a Support Worker you will support and enable people to live the life they choose: to make choices, to express themselves and live as independently as possible. Your patient support and encouragement will assist individuals to run their own lives as much as possible – helping with personal care, supporting someone to rustle up some breakfast, do the weekly shop or visit a local café.

Sense also supports people to take part in some of our amazing arts and wellbeing activities – from dance to music making, swimming to rock climbing.

A full UK driving licence and use of your own vehicle is an essential requirement for this role.

About you 

Experience is not necessarily required for this role as we are able to support you and provide you with an excellent induction. However, it is really important that you are able to demonstrate the right values and behaviours to enable you to make a difference to people’s lives.

Flexibility is needed as working times do vary and will include evenings, weekends and sleep-ins; we will however provide you with a rota in advance so you can plan your life accordingly.

About us

For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world.

We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.

Sense has a proven record of offering high quality, pioneering services.

Working as a Support Worker at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

Our selection process aims to make sure that the role is right for you and you are right for us.  It involves completing an online application form, taking part in a value based interview/assessment process and visiting one of our services.

Closing date: Sunday 6 October 2019
Interview date: To be confirmed

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

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

We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines and job description (available on our website) before applying. If you are a disabled candidate and require a hard copy pack or a different format for example large print, Braille or audio, further details can be found on our website.

Sense is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to ensuring that all staff are motivated, skilled and rewarded by their work.  Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment are subject to a number of checks including an enhanced DBS check where appropriate.

No agencies please.

Adfam is the national, specialist umbrella organisation for families affected by drugs and alcohol.

We are a partner in a new project in Swindon, funded by the Department of Health Innovation Fund for Children of Alcohol Dependent Parents. We are a member of a team which will deliver an ambitious project which aims to improve identification of alcohol dependent parents and their children, increase referrals to alcohol treatment and increase the numbers of children and families accessing support.

The project is working with a number of community organisations to develop a Peer Programme of support, training and toolkits for those impacted by alcohol dependent parents.  The main partners working with Swindon Borough Council are Adfam and Turning Point. Adfam’s role is to develop and deliver peer support for children and parents affected by someone else’s problematic drinking.

We wish to recruit a Family Support Co-ordinator to work within the project delivery team in Swindon. The successful candidate will have a strong track record of experience and skills in community development, managing volunteers, training, and in engaging with and supporting families. 

This is a new post which will suit an energetic, enthusiastic and creative person who wants to work with an innovative and exciting national charity, and to develop new approaches to supporting families affected by alcohol misuse.

Salary range: £24,000 - £26,000 pa depending on experience

6.5% contributory pension scheme

Contract and hours: 1 year fixed contract, 35 hours/week (will consider request for 28 hours/week)

This post is also available as a secondment.

This post will be based in Swindon. Adfam’s office is in London WC1H. The person appointed will be a member of the Adfam team and the Swindon project team.

Closing date Friday 12.00pm 4 October 2019

Interviews will be held in Swindon on Thursday 10 October 2019

Instructions on how to apply and more information on Adfam can be found on our website.

Adfam actively welcomes applications from all sections of society.