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We are looking for a self-organised person with a keen interest in supporting mental health to join us as a Sector Development Officer. This role will facilitate, coordinate, and encourage collaboration between and across the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) Sector, specifically across youth and adult mental health provision. This is done through the sharing of information and opportunities, gathering sector insights and the provision of tailored guidance and signposting.
Our preferred candidate will be committed to developing a strong understanding of the VCFSE and Health sectors in Cheshire East. They will be confident in networking and presenting to groups of varying sizes, and have a commitment to fostering collaboration. They will be able to present information in a variety of formats, and be able to manage and prioritise their own workload.
About Us
As the Local Infrastructure Organisation for Cheshire East, CVSCE are an independent organisation which acts as a connector, enabler, advisor and advocate for VCFSE organisations across the county. We support networks and partnership working and we have an intermediary role, supporting and facilitating joint working between voluntary and community groups and with statutory bodies; helping to ensure that the interests and concerns of the voluntary and community sector are properly represented.
We provide resources and advice to enable capacity building and the support of volunteers in local organisations of all sizes, from grass roots to the local branches of large national charities, from those just starting up, to organisations that are already well established. We are committed to equal opportunities and to making our services relevant, accessible and inclusive for all, supporting the development of a vibrant, effective and influential voluntary and community sector across Cheshire East.
Person Specification
Experience
- Experience of stakeholder management is preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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Commitment to developing and maintaining strong knowledge and understanding of the VCFSE Sector
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Commitment to developing and maintaining strong knowledge and understanding of the Health Sector
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Good IT skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office
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Ability to convey information in a variety of formats, including verbally in meetings
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Ability to self-organise and prioritise work
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Confident in networking and presenting to groups of varying sizes
Values and Behaviours
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Commitment to CVS Cheshire East’s vision and values.
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A strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
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Commitment to collaboration
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A keen interest in supporting mental health
Please click the link to view the recruitment pack and to complete our application form.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for someone with experience in or around the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) Sector to become our new Head of Sector Development. This new role will oversee several Alliances between VCFSE organisations, Health and Local Government, as well as leading on our sector development offer.
Our preferred candidate will have significant stakeholder management experience and be confident in managing relationships across different sectors. They will have a good understanding of the VCFSE sector, and an understanding of Health or Local Government is desirable. They will have a person-centred approach to management and the ability to research, analyse and synthesise information to present to a range of audiences.
About Us
As the Local Infrastructure Organisation for Cheshire East, CVSCE are an independent organisation which acts as a connector, enabler, advisor and advocate for VCFSE organisations across the county. We support networks and partnership working and we have an intermediary role, supporting and facilitating joint working between voluntary and community groups and with statutory bodies; helping to ensure that the interests and concerns of the voluntary and community sector are properly represented.
We provide resources and advice to enable capacity building and the support of volunteers in local organisations of all sizes, from grass roots to the local branches of large national charities, from those just starting up, to organisations that are already well established. We are committed to equal opportunities and to making our services relevant, accessible and inclusive for all, supporting the development of a vibrant, effective and influential voluntary and community sector across Cheshire East.
Person Specification
Experience
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Experience of the VCFSE Sector is essential
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Experience of the Health or Local Government Sector is desirable
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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Proven ability to manage diverse stakeholders across different sectors
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Ability to develop and grow Alliance strategies which consider a broader context
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A person-centred management style, adaptable to suit the needs of individual staff
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A pro-active approach to ongoing professional development, both personally and for colleagues
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Ability to research, analyse and synthesise information to present to key stakeholders
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Commitment to developing and maintaining strong knowledge and understanding of the VCFSE Sector
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Commitment to developing and maintaining strong knowledge and understanding of the Health Sector
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Confident in presenting challenging information to key stakeholders
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Commitment to applying effective evaluation and monitoring practices
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Ability to self-organise and prioritise work
Values and Behaviours
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Commitment to collaboration
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Commitment to CVS Cheshire East’s vision and values.
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A strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
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A keen interest in supporting mental health is desirable
Please click the link to view the recruitment pack and to complete our application form.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Welfare Benefits Advisor
Supporting Leicester South Foodbank
Job Description
Responsible for:
To assist in providing an efficient and effective Welfare Benefits service within the various foodbank hubs to assess eligibility, maximise income and review and appeal decisions as appropriate. Required to provide advice through various service delivery points, including outreach locations.
Responsible to: Team leader, and Service Delivery Manager
Base Location:
Hours: 20 Hours per week
Term: Fixed Term until October 2026. This may be extended dependant on further funding opportunities
Salary:£13.50ph
Holidays: 25 days p.a. plus 8 days Bank Holidays pro-rated if the role is part time
Main Responsibilities:
- Uphold the aims and principles of the Helping Hands Community Trust and the Leicester South Foodbank.
- Work within the service’s ethos and values, especially regarding equality and discrimination.
- Work within health and safety guidelines, sharing responsibility for own health and safety and that of colleagues.
- Keep up to date with legislation, policies and procedures and undertake appropriate training.
- Provide confidential, specialist, advice to clients at our main hub and in consultation with the Operational manager, outreach surgeries and venues across Leicester and Leicestershire
- Present a range of solutions, pointing out the advantages and disadvantages according to the client’s personal situation and make recommendations based on this information
- Ensure that all advice and solutions are presented in accordance with the charity’s policies and procedures and in line with AQS
- Assessing client needs through confidential interviews and hold a personal caseload
- Keeping confidential records, updates and training on our CMS (AdvicePro)
- Adhere to our Safeguarding, confidentiality and GDPR Policies and procedures
- Keep up to date with changes in legislation, policies and practices in relation to Welfare Benefits, and sharing such information to other members of the team
- Maximise benefit to clients by working closely with Money/Debt Advisors within our team.
- Attend relevant internal and external meetings as agreed with the line manager.
- Prepare for and attend supervision sessions/team meetings/staff meetings/annual appraisals as appropriate.
- Work to Key Performance Indicators at AQS quality standards.
Casework
- Using the AdvicePRO database to maintain electronic case records, for the purpose of continuing casework and information retrieval. These records must be inputted onto the database immediately following the appointment to ensure the records are up to date and accurate
- Act where necessary by calculating, drafting or writing letters and producing written submissions for clients as appropriate
- Provide advice work covering the full range of Welfare Benefits law.
- Negotiate with third parties.
- Ensure income maximisation through the take up of appropriate benefits.
- Prepare paper submissions to the appropriate statutory bodies, tribunals and courts as appropriate.
- Assist with related problems where they are an integral part of the case and refer to other advisers or specialists as appropriate.
- Make outreach visits, where necessary and subject to resources and risk assessments.
- Provide advice and assistance to staff and volunteers across the whole range of Welfare Benefits issues.
- Ensure that all casework conforms to the AQS quality standard.
Administration:
- Make recommendations for improvements to services.
- Effectively utilise AdvicePRO for statistical recording, case recording & document production.
- Provide 1 Case study/Good news story Monthly to the line manager
- Keep up to date with policies and procedures
- Undertake appropriate training relevant to the role, including CPD Courses.
Essential:
- English and Maths Grade C/Level 4 or above
- ·Full UK Driving License with business insurance
- Traveling across sites in Leicestershire to see clients in appointments
- IT Confident
- Proficient in Information, Advice and Guidance to clients
- Understanding of the Welfare Benefits system, and keeping up to date with the change alerts
- Knowledge and experience of giving competent accurate Welfare Benefits advice casework to AQS Quality Mark standards.
- Understanding the implications of Welfare Reform and the impact on clients and families
- Able to do Benefit checks, to help maximise the client’s income
- Organised and can prioritise own work, to meet targets
- Being GDPR compliant at all times
- Active Listening skills.
- Flexibility and willingness to work as part of a team.
- Ability to be professional, and considerate at all times
- Empathetic, inclusive and with reassuring attitude
- Ability to cope with stressful and emotionally charged situations.
- Ability to remain patient and calm whilst under pressure
- Have good problem solving skills.
- Ability to give and receive feedback objectively and sensitively, and a willingness to challenge
Desirable:
· Previous experience of working with the AdvicePRO CMS data base
· Ability to deliver services using video links via Microsoft Teams, and Zoom
· Ability to deliver services via social media and our interactive website
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Get Set Progress is our internship programme specifically tailored for blind and partially sighted individuals, whether you are taking your first step onto the career ladder or returning to work after a break. Since its launch in 2015, the programme has seen an impressive 85% of interns securing paid employment within six months.
These roles have a Genuine Occupational Requirement that the successful applicant be a person who is blind or partially sighted, in line with The Equality Act 2010.
We offer internship opportunities within a supportive environment where you will be able to develop numerous workplace skills alongside your day-to-day role. You will have the opportunity to network and develop skills with other visually impaired interns throughout the programme and interns on our Get Set Progress programme which offers similar opportunities with a wider variety of employers across the UK.
Thomas Pocklington Trust have the following 9 month internship roles available:
· Internal Communications Intern
· Development Team Project Assistant Intern
· Stakeholder Engagement Intern
· Employment Intern
· Sight Loss Councils Projects (Resources) Intern
For more information each of the roles, and about the internship programme please visit our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Salary - Grade 3 - £31,133 plus £5,023 London Weighting per annum pro rata
Contract - Fixed term until March 2026
Part Time - 30 hours per week over four days
Location - London Hub, based in Hackney
Closing date: Wednesday 9th July 2025 at 11:30pm
Are you compassionate, proactive and collaborative with experience, knowledge of and/or proven ability in housing and homelessness advice and advocacy? If you’re looking for an exciting new career opportunity join Shelter as a Housing Rights Worker you could soon be playing your part in standing up to the housing emergency.
About the role
This role sits in the STAR Partnership which stands for Supporting Tenancies, Accommodation and Reconnections. We work in collaboration with Thames Reach, Stonewall Housing and Praxis, to support 4000 Londoners a year who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness, as well as working to improve Londoners’ ability to sustain a safe and secure home.
You will deliver high quality housing advice and advocacy in line with the hub’s local community priorities and the STAR Partnership framework and work with people who are experiencing homelessness and bad housing to identify issues facing local communities. You will plan and deliver casework to individuals and communities to resolve their housing situation and engage with community groups, local organisations and individuals to understand local housing issues and raise awareness of people’s rights.
You will also work in local community settings and with community groups to deliver advice and rights awareness workshops and make sure that people with lived experience of homelessness have opportunities to share their story, give their opinions and participate in the design and delivery of Shelter services. Offering day to day support to volunteers, providing learning, shadowing and mentoring and being a consistent role model for our values are also key aspects of the role.
About you
You are able to listen to, engage and work with individuals and communities and with all stakeholders, including people with lived experience of homelessness. You will have experience, knowledge of and/or proven ability in housing and homelessness advice and advocacy and are able to progress to specialist level knowledge, as well as the ability to carry out casework related interviews, maintain detailed case records, advise and support clients to make informed decisions. A proven record of delivering group workshops and presentations is essential, as is a collaborative, flexible and professional approach to your work.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.
About the team
Our London hub specialises in providing housing advice and emergency homelessness work, intensive support to families, people experiencing domestic abuse and people experiencing multiple disadvantages. With 50 staff, we provide front line support to over 5,000 people a year and work to bring about systemic change with the ultimate aim of people being able to live securely in suitable, safe, affordable homes. London Hub’s priorities are improving the practice of local authorities and Registered Social Landlords and focussing on households disproportionately affected by the housing emergency.
There are currently around 60 individuals working in the Hub, including the Strategic Lead, Lead Solicitor, Service Managers, Team Leaders, Solicitors, Legal Advisors, Housing Rights Workers and Support Workers, Family Support Workers, DIY Skills Advisors, Administrators and Receptionist. We also have a range of volunteers.
About Shelter
Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet every day millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.
We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything
We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.
Safeguarding Statement
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
How to apply
Please click ‘Apply for Job’ on the advert. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting
statement with responses to the below bullet points. Please limit your word count to 350 words per point. Ensure your answer is a specific example related to your own experience:
- Your knowledge and experience of housing and homelessness advice and advocacy and the ability to progress to specialist level knowledge
- Your ability to listen to, engage and work with individuals and communities
- Your experience of delivering and/or ability to deliver group workshops and presentations
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We have an exciting opportunity for a Children and Young Persons Domestic Abuse Caseworker to join the Dorset team, working 26.25 hours per week.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?
Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
- Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the Role:
As a Caseworker you will deliver a specialist enhanced service to all young victims of crime. You will be responsible for:
- Delivering support to young victims of crime using appropriate service guidance and policy framework.
- Developing and enhancing local key stakeholder relationships.
- Maintaining and improving service delivery standards and effectiveness.
Alongside supporting all young victims of crime the service delivery model for young victims has three further aims:
- To reduce the risk factors around the young person
- To increase protective factors around the young person
- Increase the young person's resilience levels
In addition to these core duties, the Caseworker will also be expected to assist with work with other crime-types.
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We look forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
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Ready to take the lead and make your mark? This is your chance to bring bold ideas to life to shape and grow the corporate fundraising programme at MS-UK.
We're looking for an experienced corporate fundraiser, with at least 2 years' working experience, to drive forward our vision and grow corporate income and partnerships to support our vital services that help people affected by multiple sclerosis live healthier, happier lives.
This is a brilliant opportunity to take ownership, grow your skills and shape something truly meaningful. You'll have the flexibility to develop and grown the programme with the support of a team that values your ideas and energy.
You will be joining a passionate, supportive team where your voice is hear, and your work makes a real difference. If you're ready for your next challenge, this is your moment.
You will be
- developing and delivering our corporate fundraising strategy, to meet agreed income targets
- building strong, lasting relationships with new and existing corporate supporters
- creating compelling proposals and delivering confident pitches
- representing MS-UK at networking and other events
- spotting opportunities and turning them into long-term relationships
- planning and delivering corporate events and campaigns
- working collaboratively with a friendly and driven team
We're looking for a confident communicator who thrives on building relationships over the phone, email and in person, a self-starter with a creative mindset and strategic approach, excellent written and verbal communication skills and a genuin passion for improving the lives of people with MS.
To apply please provide your CV and a short covering letter that includes a description of your most successful corporate fundraising achievement for the attention of Sarah Wright.
Please note that applications without a covering letter including the above, or those that do not have at least 2 years experience in corporate fundraising will not be considered.
Closing date 14 July at 5pm.
Interviews to be held on 17 and 18 July in person.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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CVs not accepted. Please apply using out HR portal
JOB PURPOSE:
- To lead on the development of a healthy childhood programme for children and young people living in Sparkhill.
- To provide a range of activities for children, young people and their families which promote physical exercise and healthy eating.
- To promote the referral uptake from a range of services including the School Nurse Service, Family Hubs and GP practices.
- To monitor individual lifestyle assessments and to maintain an overview of the individual’s journey, including attendance, improvement of their lifestyle indicators etc. and capture case studies.
- Refer participants to health professionals, support providers or other agencies, reviewing the outcome to ensure their needs are met.
- Manage and monitor a caseload in line with the priorities set out in the programme including reviewing the effectiveness of the service.
- Ensure that safeguarding and wellbeing of all children and young people is adhered to.
- To ensure good relationships with parents and carers and professional partners.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Receive and manage referrals including self-referrals.
· Co-design personalised support to children, young people and their families referred onto the programme.
· Plan and deliver a range of physical activities suitable of the needs of children and their family’s including commissioning activities from partner services.
· Arrange and manage triage meetings with participants.
· Ensure all participants are registered onto the programme and lifestyle assessments are completed to support The Healthy Childhood Programme monitoring, evaluation and demonstration of impact.
· Provide continuity and co-ordinated support, remaining the point of contact throughout the participant’s journey with the healthy childhood programme.
· Build supportive relationships with participants, providing non-judgemental support, understanding diversity and lifestyle choices.
· Maintain good communication with participants at all times, providing them with clear written information on what has been agreed and the next steps to be taken in their journey.
· Support participants to identify the wider issues that have an impact on their health outcomes and wellbeing.
· Be a friendly source of information about healthy lifestyles and wellbeing.
· Where appropriate, introduce participants to community groups, activities and statutory services. Follow up to ensure they are happy, able to engage, included and receiving good support.
· Ensure all data, monitoring and evaluation is kept up to date and reported back as required.
· Adhere to data protection, confidentiality, information sharing protocols and provide monitoring information as required.
· Feedback on-going development, monitoring and evaluation of the programme highlighting any issues that need resolving.
· Provide regular reports detailing the progress of the service and updates as and when required.
- Put into practice the agreed policies and procedures of the organisation in order that legal, regulatory and quality standards are met.
- To work professionally as part of a team, participating in individual and team reflective youth work practice; supervision; appraisal; professional development; recording; reporting; and contributing to quality improvements as required.
- Maintain accurate and up to date records in line with data protection requirements and with respect to confidentiality at all times.
- To take part in regular reviews of the service, identify and overcome any barriers preventing people from accessing the service.
- Lead on evaluation of services delivered, providing an evaluation report to the Senior Leadership at the agreed frequency.
To complete risk benefit assessments on activities, outings and events as necessary.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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CV's not accepted. Please apply at via our HR portal
JOB PURPOSE:
- To pro-actively engage with local residents and partner organisations to develop a vision for our neighbourhood
- To co-create potential future activities for the Springfield Project and beyond, developing action plans and funding proposals and testing new approaches
- To ensure that the voices of the Sparkhill community are enabled and promoted to key stakeholders, including those whose voices may be marginalised using conventional approaches
- To lead our existing Place of Welcome group, ensuring the programme develops in line with the views of participants and in line with funder requirements
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To enable the voices of Springfield Project service users and other local residents to be heard and acted upon both within the Springfield Project and in the wider neighbourhood/ community
- To proactively engage with local residents and partners to identify issues affecting the local community, gaps in current provision and to support the co-production of new services/ activities that meet local needs.
- To amplify the voices of Sparkhill residents to ensure representation in local and city-wide systems
- To develop, implement and maintain creative and effective communication methods and tools to promote opportunities for engagement and participation in Springfield Project activities and in the wider neighbourhood, including outreach to those that might be marginalised by traditional approaches
- To coordinate the Sparkhill Child Friendly Neighbourhood Youth Advisory Board, ensuring young people are empowered and enabled to participate, to act on issues that are important to them and ensuring that they have ownership of the group and the activity that develops from the group.
- To lead, develop and sustain a 'Springfield Voices’ panel that enables co-production on a local level of new activities
- To represent the Springfield Project at external stakeholder events
- To ensure effective monitoring and evaluation processes are in place to ensure continuous improvement of services and activities
- To develop and coordinate relevant communications campaigns and engagement projects, including physical and online comms and marketing
- To coordinate Community Events ensuring the involvement of the community in the design of events
- To develop project proposals and provide evidence to support fundraising activities based on the wishes and needs of the community
- To develop and test new activities co-created with the community in response to community need
- To facilitate the Place of Welcome group, ensuring that the Place of Welcome provides a welcoming environment for all participants, in line with written procedures covering registration, recording, food provision, coordination of volunteers
· To support visitors from partner agencies to operate in the space by agreement
- To manage incidents, accidents and complaints in line with Springfield Project policy
- To liaise with the Volunteer Coordinator around recruitment and induction of volunteers
To work flexibly and deliver services across the Project as directed and to undertake any other duties commensurate with the role and responsibilities of the post as agreed with your line manager
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We're Hiring: Play & Youth Work Lead | Doorstep Homeless Families Project
Location: North London
Salary: £28,000 - £33,000 per annum (pro rata)
Hours: 28 Hours per week - 20 hours face to face and 8 hours for admin
About Doorstep
Doorstep is a vibrant community organisation providing inclusive support services to children, young people, and families. Our offerings include creches, stay-and-play sessions, after-school and youth clubs, holiday programmes, adult workshops, and practical help such as laundry facilities and a weekly community bazaar.
Our mission is to help local families thrive — and we’re now looking for a Play & Youth Work Lead to join us in delivering this vision.
The Role:
As the Play & Youth Work Lead, you'll be at the heart of our children and youth services — designing and leading a dynamic, inclusive programme that supports the wellbeing, development, and empowerment of local young people and their families.
You’ll manage our play and youth team, run a variety of sessions and events, and work collaboratively with partners and the local community. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate, experienced practitioner to make a real difference in young lives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead engaging, inclusive sessions across age groups (under 4s to 18s) including after-school clubs and youth programmes.
- Develop and deliver creative, youth-led programmes including play, learning, leadership, and personal development activities.
- Coordinate and support a team of staff, sessional workers, and volunteers.
- Act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring a safe environment for all.
- Develop strategic partnerships and represent Doorstep in the wider community.
- Monitor outcomes, manage budgets, and produce reports for trustees.
- Promote youth voice and participation across our programmes and beyond.
What We’re Looking For:
Essential:
- Minimum Level 3 qualification in Youth Work or related field
- 3+ years’ experience working with children and young people
- Strong safeguarding knowledge and ability to lead a team
- Experience designing and delivering inclusive play/youth programmes
- Passionate about empowering young people and families
- Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills
Desirable:
- Play work qualification and/or sports coaching experience
- Knowledge of local support networks (e.g., mental health, housing, education)
- Experience managing partnerships or community engagement projects
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a passionate, close-knit team making real community impact
- Shape and lead innovative programmes that reflect the needs and voices of local children and young people
- Access training and professional development opportunities
- Enjoy a supportive, inclusive, and creative working culture
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We are seeking a skilled and organized community activities coordinator to manage the Afghan component of our new project covering Islington, Camden, and wider London areas. The Afghan Activities Coordinator will play a crucial role in supporting Project Manager and ensuring the successful project implementation and delivery of high quality activities for young Afghan refugees and their families. You will develop and maintain effective stakeholder relationships, find new partnerships and assist in develop projects plans.
We're looking for someone who is passionate about supporting refugee children and their families in local community. You will be able to build rapport and trusting relations in a professional setting, and able to build positive outcomes. You will have an adaptable and flexible approach to helping others, with an understanding that each young person has different levels and types of support needs.
Responsibilities:
Project Planning and Execution:
-Assist in developing project plans, timelines and budgets
-Coordinate project activities and ensure they are executed according to plan
-]onitor project progress and report any deviation to the project manager.
-Provide regular update and reports to the project manager, project team and overall organisation.
Communication and collaboration:
- Facilitate communication between project team members, stakeholders and beneficiaries
-Organise and lead project meetings, documenting key decisions and actions points
-Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and smooth project flow
-Preparing project briefings, presentations and producing inputs for project communication products, website, social media etc.
Documentation and Reporting:
-Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation.
-Generate regular progress reports for internal and external stakeholders
-Track and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies.
Resources Management
-Coordinate project resources allocation to different activities and tasks
-Work closely with team members and project partners to ensure they have the necessary tools and information to meet project deadlines
Quality assurance:
-Support the implementation of quality assurance processes
-Conduct regular reviews to ensure project deliverables meet established quality standards
-Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency
Qualifications: Essential:
-Proven experience working with children refugee communities or in a similar role
-Bachelor’s degree education, migration studies, project management or other relevant social science studies Strong organisational and time management skills
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills
-Proficiency in project management tools and software
-Ability to multitask and prioritise in a dynamic work environment.
-Detailed oriented with focus on quality and accuracy.
Desirable:
-Experience of UK’s education system
-Experience working with youth and migrants communities with focus on mental health and social well-being support
-Able to communicate in Farsi and Pashto languages.
-Experience of working with Afghan refugees is highly desirable
Please submit your CV and covering letter to Mr Masood Amer
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Vacancy
The Independent Monitoring Service is seeking to recruit professionals with experience of working with children and vulnerable adults to the role of Independent Visitor.
The role of Independent Visitors is to provide visiting services on behalf of NYAS which are consistent with the National Quality Standards for Children’s Homes, Residential Special School Standards, Welsh National Minimum Standards, Health and Social Care Standards Scotland and CQC regulations. The main duties are:
- To undertake monthly visits to identified homes in accordance with the requirements of the relevant NYAS manager.
These visits will be:
Regulation 44 visits to residential children’s homes, short breaks and secure units.
Regulation 25 visits to residential family centres.
Care Quality Commission visits to residential adult homes.
Care Inspectorate Wales regulation 8 visits to residential children’s homes.
RSS20 visits to residential special schools.
Health and social care standards Scotland residential children’s homes.
Monitoring visits to unregulated provision.
- To undertake all tasks as identified by the relevant NYAS manager, during the visits and thereafter, in order to fulfil all aspects of the role.
- To provide factual reports within set timescales as required by the relevant NYAS manager.
Candidates should have demonstrable knowledge and understanding of regulated services and their inspection frameworks and also knowledge of current legislation and statutory guidance relating to children, young people and adults at risk particularly those in residential care.
Candidates must have experience of working within a social or health care organisation, safeguarding and experience of managing complex relationships across a diverse field, e.g. OFSTED inspectors, social workers, residential care workers and registered managers, health care professionals.
Candidates should also possess a professional qualification in a related field, i.e. social work, residential care, health care professional, advocacy or youth work.
This is a self-employed position and you will be paid a sessional rate.
You will also be required to complete annual safeguarding and compliance including, Personal Safety, Data Protection, Information Security, Safeguarding and Equality and Diversity. You will be able to subscribe to an e-learning platform provided by NYAS. The platform will provide you with the opportunity to undertake a number of other professional courses that you can complete in your own time to maintain your own CPD. You can do this on the e-learning platform at a significantly reduced cost compared to undertaking each course individually with different providers.
Note for candidates - when completing the application form, it is important that you refer to the person specification within the contract delivery specification and detail how you can evidence the criteria.
NYAS operates robust safe procedures to ensure the protection of the children, young people and adults at risk we work with. To comply with NYAS’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, references and a Digital Risk Assessment.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early once we receive a high number of applications.
About NYAS
As an established leading rights-based charity, NYAS (National Youth Advocacy Service) is well positioned to ensure that children, young people, and adults across England and Wales are fully respected, represented, and supported in expressing their views and having their rights upheld.
We work with care-experienced children, young people, and adults who are often reliant on statutory services suffering the negative impact of the cuts in public expenditure. Our combination of social care and legal services places us in a unique position to ensure that they receive the services they need and that their voices are heard.
We are an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment which means NYAS welcomes applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or belief, or any other protected characteristic.
NYAS is proud to share that we are a Disability Confident Employer and we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies.
Work with us to help change young lives.
Registered Charity
101 - 500
At NYAS, we listen to what children, young people and vulnerable adults want. We empower them to have their voices heard.
Thank you!
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Vacancy
The Independent Monitoring Service is seeking to recruit professionals with experience of working with children and vulnerable adults to the role of Independent Visitor in Wet Yorkshire & Humber, in particular Leeds, Bradford and Hull.
The role of Independent Visitors is to provide visiting services on behalf of NYAS which are consistent with the National Quality Standards for Children’s Homes, Residential Special School Standards, Welsh National Minimum Standards, Health and Social Care Standards Scotland and CQC regulations. The main duties are:
- To undertake monthly visits to identified homes in accordance with the requirements of the relevant NYAS manager.
These visits will be:
Regulation 44 visits to residential children’s homes, short breaks and secure units.
Regulation 25 visits to residential family centres.
Care Quality Commission visits to residential adult homes.
Care Inspectorate Wales regulation 8 visits to residential children’s homes.
RSS20 visits to residential special schools.
Health and social care standards Scotland residential children’s homes.
Monitoring visits to unregulated provision.
- To undertake all tasks as identified by the relevant NYAS manager, during the visits and thereafter, in order to fulfil all aspects of the role.
- To provide factual reports within set timescales as required by the relevant NYAS manager.
Candidates should have demonstrable knowledge and understanding of regulated services and their inspection frameworks and also knowledge of current legislation and statutory guidance relating to children, young people and adults at risk particularly those in residential care.
Candidates must have experience of working within a social or health care organisation, safeguarding and experience of managing complex relationships across a diverse field, e.g. OFSTED inspectors, social workers, residential care workers and registered managers, health care professionals.
Candidates should also possess a professional qualification in a related field, i.e. social work, residential care, health care professional, advocacy or youth work.
This is a self-employed position and you will be paid a sessional rate.
You will also be required to complete annual safeguarding and compliance including, Personal Safety, Data Protection, Information Security, Safeguarding and Equality and Diversity. You will be able to subscribe to an e-learning platform provided by NYAS. The platform will provide you with the opportunity to undertake a number of other professional courses that you can complete in your own time to maintain your own CPD. You can do this on the e-learning platform at a significantly reduced cost compared to undertaking each course individually with different providers.
Note for candidates - when completing the application form, it is important that you refer to the person specification within the contract delivery specification and detail how you can evidence the criteria.
NYAS operates robust safe procedures to ensure the protection of the children, young people and adults at risk we work with. To comply with NYAS’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, references and a Digital Risk Assessment.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early once we receive a high number of applications.
About NYAS
As an established leading rights-based charity, NYAS (National Youth Advocacy Service) is well positioned to ensure that children, young people, and adults across England and Wales are fully respected, represented, and supported in expressing their views and having their rights upheld.
We work with care-experienced children, young people, and adults who are often reliant on statutory services suffering the negative impact of the cuts in public expenditure. Our combination of social care and legal services places us in a unique position to ensure that they receive the services they need and that their voices are heard.
We are an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment which means NYAS welcomes applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or belief, or any other protected characteristic.
NYAS is proud to share that we are a Disability Confident Employer and we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies.
Work with us to help change young lives.
Registered Charity
101 - 500
At NYAS, we listen to what children, young people and vulnerable adults want. We empower them to have their voices heard.
Thank you!
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Vacancy
The Independent Monitoring Service is seeking to recruit professionals with experience of working with children and vulnerable adults to the role of Independent Visitor in South & East Yorkshire, in particular, Doncaster, Sheffield and Rotherham.
The role of Independent Visitors is to provide visiting services on behalf of NYAS which are consistent with the National Quality Standards for Children’s Homes, Residential Special School Standards, Welsh National Minimum Standards, Health and Social Care Standards Scotland and CQC regulations. The main duties are:
- To undertake monthly visits to identified homes in accordance with the requirements of the relevant NYAS manager.
These visits will be:
Regulation 44 visits to residential children’s homes, short breaks and secure units.
Regulation 25 visits to residential family centres.
Care Quality Commission visits to residential adult homes.
Care Inspectorate Wales regulation 8 visits to residential children’s homes.
RSS20 visits to residential special schools.
Health and social care standards Scotland residential children’s homes.
Monitoring visits to unregulated provision.
- To undertake all tasks as identified by the relevant NYAS manager, during the visits and thereafter, in order to fulfil all aspects of the role.
- To provide factual reports within set timescales as required by the relevant NYAS manager.
Candidates should have demonstrable knowledge and understanding of regulated services and their inspection frameworks and also knowledge of current legislation and statutory guidance relating to children, young people and adults at risk particularly those in residential care.
Candidates must have experience of working within a social or health care organisation, safeguarding and experience of managing complex relationships across a diverse field, e.g. OFSTED inspectors, social workers, residential care workers and registered managers, health care professionals.
Candidates should also possess a professional qualification in a related field, i.e. social work, residential care, health care professional, advocacy or youth work.
This is a self-employed position and you will be paid a sessional rate.
You will also be required to complete annual safeguarding and compliance including, Personal Safety, Data Protection, Information Security, Safeguarding and Equality and Diversity. You will be able to subscribe to an e-learning platform provided by NYAS. The platform will provide you with the opportunity to undertake a number of other professional courses that you can complete in your own time to maintain your own CPD. You can do this on the e-learning platform at a significantly reduced cost compared to undertaking each course individually with different providers.
Note for candidates - when completing the application form, it is important that you refer to the person specification within the contract delivery specification and detail how you can evidence the criteria.
NYAS operates robust safe procedures to ensure the protection of the children, young people and adults at risk we work with. To comply with NYAS’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, references and a Digital Risk Assessment.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early once we receive a high number of applications.
About NYAS
As an established leading rights-based charity, NYAS (National Youth Advocacy Service) is well positioned to ensure that children, young people, and adults across England and Wales are fully respected, represented, and supported in expressing their views and having their rights upheld.
We work with care-experienced children, young people, and adults who are often reliant on statutory services suffering the negative impact of the cuts in public expenditure. Our combination of social care and legal services places us in a unique position to ensure that they receive the services they need and that their voices are heard.
We are an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment which means NYAS welcomes applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or belief, or any other protected characteristic.
NYAS is proud to share that we are a Disability Confident Employer and we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies.
Work with us to help change young lives.
Registered Charity
101 - 500
At NYAS, we listen to what children, young people and vulnerable adults want. We empower them to have their voices heard.
Thank you!
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Vacancy
The Independent Monitoring Service is seeking to recruit professionals with experience of working with children and vulnerable adults to the role of Independent Visitor in the North West, in particular Merseyside, Manchester and Stoke-On-Trent.
The role of Independent Visitors is to provide visiting services on behalf of NYAS which are consistent with the National Quality Standards for Children’s Homes, Residential Special School Standards, Welsh National Minimum Standards, Health and Social Care Standards Scotland and CQC regulations. The main duties are:
- To undertake monthly visits to identified homes in accordance with the requirements of the relevant NYAS manager.
These visits will be:
Regulation 44 visits to residential children’s homes, short breaks and secure units.
Regulation 25 visits to residential family centres.
Care Quality Commission visits to residential adult homes.
Care Inspectorate Wales regulation 8 visits to residential children’s homes.
RSS20 visits to residential special schools.
Health and social care standards Scotland residential children’s homes.
Monitoring visits to unregulated provision.
- To undertake all tasks as identified by the relevant NYAS manager, during the visits and thereafter, in order to fulfil all aspects of the role.
- To provide factual reports within set timescales as required by the relevant NYAS manager.
Candidates should have demonstrable knowledge and understanding of regulated services and their inspection frameworks and also knowledge of current legislation and statutory guidance relating to children, young people and adults at risk particularly those in residential care.
Candidates must have experience of working within a social or health care organisation, safeguarding and experience of managing complex relationships across a diverse field, e.g. OFSTED inspectors, social workers, residential care workers and registered managers, health care professionals.
Candidates should also possess a professional qualification in a related field, i.e. social work, residential care, health care professional, advocacy or youth work.
This is a self-employed position and you will be paid a sessional rate.
You will also be required to complete annual safeguarding and compliance including, Personal Safety, Data Protection, Information Security, Safeguarding and Equality and Diversity. You will be able to subscribe to an e-learning platform provided by NYAS. The platform will provide you with the opportunity to undertake a number of other professional courses that you can complete in your own time to maintain your own CPD. You can do this on the e-learning platform at a significantly reduced cost compared to undertaking each course individually with different providers.
Note for candidates - when completing the application form, it is important that you refer to the person specification within the contract delivery specification and detail how you can evidence the criteria.
NYAS operates robust safe procedures to ensure the protection of the children, young people and adults at risk we work with. To comply with NYAS’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, references and a Digital Risk Assessment.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early once we receive a high number of applications.
About NYAS
As an established leading rights-based charity, NYAS (National Youth Advocacy Service) is well positioned to ensure that children, young people, and adults across England and Wales are fully respected, represented, and supported in expressing their views and having their rights upheld.
We work with care-experienced children, young people, and adults who are often reliant on statutory services suffering the negative impact of the cuts in public expenditure. Our combination of social care and legal services places us in a unique position to ensure that they receive the services they need and that their voices are heard.
We are an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment which means NYAS welcomes applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or belief, or any other protected characteristic.
NYAS is proud to share that we are a Disability Confident Employer and we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies.
Work with us to help change young lives.
Registered Charity
101 - 500
At NYAS, we listen to what children, young people and vulnerable adults want. We empower them to have their voices heard.