HMP Foston and HMP Ranby

Fixed-term contract until 31 December 2020

Please note successful candidates should expect to be appointed at the starting point of the salary scale and consideration may be given to a higher salary depending on the experience of the individual.

If you could please outline in your application your preferred working hours either Full-Time (35 hrs p/w) working across both prisons or Part-Time (17.5 hrs p/w) working in one prison.

Are you a collaborative and proactive individual with extensive experience of delivering training to vulnerable adults and the ability to work with people who have multiple and complex needs?

If so, St Giles Trust is looking for a Trainer Assessor to join our team and deliver an inspiring training programme leading to the achievement of NVQ Level 3 in Advice and Guidance.

About St Giles Trust

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

St Giles Trust’s peer-led services form the backbone of our work; we firmly believe that Peer Advisors bring something special to our services, increasing engagement, having more time to spend with clients and becoming role models to their peers. Our successful candidate will be a part of a Peer Hub team that provides a high-level service to individuals with lived experience whilst working towards their NVQ Level 3 in Advice and Guidance. 

About this pivotal role

As part of a larger Trainer Assessor team, which is at the heart of the Peer Advisor Network, you will plan and deliver an effective training programme, which will involve liaising with St Giles Trust staff and external partner organisations to identify and engage learners with the relevant skills, motivation and aptitude, plus interviewing applicants, completing assessment paperwork and assessing learning and other needs.

You will also work with learners to produce realistic individual learning plans and provide a comprehensive induction, and maintain and develop the range of work placement opportunities, matching learners to placements and ensuring positive and supportive relationships with placements hosts.

What we are looking for:

• Experience of working to targets and recording information and statistics to enable effective monitoring of performance against targets
• Knowledge of the issues faced by project participants in accessing and sustaining training or employment
• A proven capability to apply a creative approach to planning programmes and activities
• Ability to effectively assess evidence and identify assessment criteria using a range of assessment methods
• Excellent time management, prioritisation and communication skills, both verbal and written
• A professional, flexible and collaborative approach to your work

We offer a generous benefits and rewards package which includes a competitive salary, leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, eye care scheme, season ticket loan and much more.

For further information, or to apply, please visit our website via the ‘Apply’ button,

Closing date: 11pm, 2nd February 2020. Interview dates: 13th February 2020.

Summary

The Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE) is recruiting an intern to assist with INEE’s work towards its Strategic Priority #2: to strengthen capacity to deliver quality, safe, relevant, and equitable education for all. This internship presents a unique learning opportunity to work closely with the INEE Secretariat, liaise directly with INEE members around the world, and be part of projects that contribute to the provision of quality education in crisis settings. This is a part-time, paid internship, based in the IRC UK office in London (or elsewhere by special arrangement).

Background

The Inter-Agency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE)

INEE  is an open global network of more than 15,000 practitioners, students, teachers, staff from UN agencies, non-governmental organizations, donors, governments and universities who work together within a humanitarian and development framework to ensure all persons the right to quality education and a safe learning environment in emergencies and post-crisis recovery. The network improves communication and coordination among its members by cultivating and facilitating collaborative relationships and creating opportunities and space for sharing knowledge, developing resources, informing policy, building capacity and undertaking joint advocacy. 

IRC

 The INEE Capacity Building Intern will be based at IRC UK.

Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC provides lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to those forced to flee from war or disaster. Working in 40 countries, our work spans efforts to respond to emergencies and help uprooted communities to rebuild the lives. Through 29 regional offices in cities across the United States, the IRC also helps refugees resettle in the US and become self-sufficient. The IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and, most crucially, accountability to those we serve.

The International Rescue Committee UK is part of the IRC global network, which has its headquarters in New York. Our European headquarters, IRC UK, were established in London in 1997 to support the organisation’s global activities, diversify its donor base, and be able to better advocate with European policy-makers on behalf of the people we serve. Since its establishment IRC UK has grown rapidly and is now acknowledged for its high quality project management, technical expertise, and our policy and advocacy work. IRC-UK comprises approximately 100 staff across five departments.The IRC also has offices in Brussels, Berlin, Bonn and Geneva.

Purpose of the Role

As INEE Capacity Building Intern you will assist the INEE Capacity Building Coordinator with various projects that will contribute to the development and implementation of INEE’s new Capacity Building Action Plan.

Example activities include:

Resource management and development:

• Support the development of the new Education in Emergencies Professional Development Competency Framework
• Conduct mapping and analysis of Education in Emergencies capacity building opportunities, tools and resources
• Support analysis of e-learning platforms for future online capacity building initiatives

Events and workshops:

• Assist with selecting and preparing materials for upcoming INEE trainings and workshops with a particular focus on the INEE Minimum Standards for Education: Preparedness, Response, Recovery
• Assist with preparation and follow up for the Teachers in Crisis Contexts Roundtable taking place in Spring 2020 (including drafting inputs into tools, editing framing papers, coordinating logistical requests, and disseminating materials to INEE members worldwide)

Outreach and Communications:

• Develop and update relevant webpages on the INEE website
• Assist with outreach and coordination efforts with members of the INEE Working Groups and INEE network members in Africa, Asia, the Middle-East, Latin America, Europe, and North America

Fundraising and proposal writing:

• Assist with research and preparation for future INEE grants and projects
• Assist with quarterly and annual reports updates on current grants

Administrative activities:

• Provide general support to the INEE Capacity Building Coordinator and other members of the INEE Secretariat, as determined

 LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Gain knowledge of current initiatives within EiE globally
• Become familiar with EiE capacity building needs and initiatives
• Learn to use and promote INEE tools, resources and capacity building opportunities
• Learn to use and promote the INEE Minimum Standards for Education: Preparedness, Response, Recovery
• Learn valuable project management skills and interact with INEE members across the globe

Person Specification

• Experience or studies in a relevant field (e.g. education, social work, international relations, refugee issues)
• Demonstrated knowledge of the INEE Minimum Standards for Education: Preparedness, Response, Recovery
• Excellent organizational skills: the ability to track and follow-up on various efforts
• Excellent analytical and writing skills: the ability to draft correspondence, briefs, reports, and syntheses
• Strong communication skills: excellent command of English-language, both spoken and written. Spanish, French, or Arabic language reading and writing skills also helpful
• Good interpersonal skills: the ability to successfully interact with a variety of people
• Flexible work attitude: the ability to follow directions and effectively learn and work in an inter-agency environment
• Excellent Computer skills: MS Word and Excel. Website content management experience helpful
• Experience in data analysis (STATA, ESPSS, Excel) helpful

The deadline for applications is midnight between Thursday 23rd January / Friday 24th January 2020.

Interviews will take place on Thursday 30th January 2020. 

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Family Co-ordinator
2 posts, one 37 hrs pw, one 21 hrs pw
Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland
Salary: £21,589 -£25,295 pro rata, plus pension, NJC payscale 12—20
Must have use of own car
Parenting experience is desirable

Home-Start Horizons wants to see a society in which every parent has the support they need to give their children the best possible start in life. We support an average of 350 families per year, that’s around 700 children. Our volunteer led family support has a huge impact, supporting positive change in 95%+ of the families we work with. We improve mental health and well-being, family resilience, improve self-confidence and self-esteem and reduce social isolation. Children are at the heart of everything we do, and our support is evidenced to improve children’s learning and development, in readiness for school. A recent Quality Assessment Review rated us at 93%.

Post 1: Family Coordinator, Full-time 37 hrs pw

To be responsible for your own case load of volunteers, supporting families across the city and county, with a focus on Melton and Rutland. This is a varied role; you will be involved with the recruitment and training of volunteers and then the ongoing support and supervision of volunteers. You will visit families to assess their support needs and to review their progress. You will also run weekly stay and play family support groups. Previous experience and understanding of working with families, safeguarding and early years development desirable.

Post 2: Family Coordinator (Active Families), Part-time 21 hrs pw

Coordinate all aspects of the project, including visiting families at home to develop bespoke family activity plans, and reviewing plans on a 3 monthly basis.

Recruit and train volunteers to support the project. Support and coordinate Home-Start volunteers to act as Peer Mentors to individual families to help them achieve their activity goals. Work in partnership with the District Council Physical Activity Development Officer to arrange, and promote physical activity taster sessions and other activities.

Deadline for applications Midday Friday 7th February, 2020

TO APPLY:

Please click the 'Apply' button for further details.

Disclosure and Barring Service check at enhanced level will be required for this post.

Home-Start Horizons is committed to safer recruitment practice as an important part of safe-guarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults.

No agencies please.

Buckinghamshire Mind shares National Mind’s vision: “We won’t give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets both support and respect. We deliver high quality community-based services across the county of Buckinghamshire to reach out and ensure everyone with a mental health problem gets access to the help they need.

Post Title: Suicide Bereavement Liaison Support Worker

Reports to: Talking Therapies Manager

Salary: £24,000 per annum (37hrs FTE) pro rata

(£14,270 actual per annum - 22hrs)

One year pilot project

Hours of Work: 22 hours per week (flexibly over 3-5 days)

Place of work: Aylesbury or High Wycombe

Employee Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and 2 wellbeing days pro rata

• Training and development opportunities
• Sodexo employee benefits - access to a portal with discounts on supermarket shops, holidays, high-street shops, days out, cinema and gym membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme – free professional confidential counselling
• Childcare vouchers
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Flu vaccinations
• Free eye tests
• Pension: Auto Enrolment (currently 3% employee contribution, 3% employer contribution

The service

The service offers listening, practical and advocacy support to people across Buckinghamshire who are experiencing issues that impact on their wellbeing as a result of bereavement by suicide. The overall aim of the service is to enable people who have been bereaved by suicide or suspected suicide to improve their resilience, functioning and wellbeing.

Purpose of the role

To provide a high-quality support service to people bereaved following suicide and lead the overall development of the project.

This post is a 1-year pilot project

Major responsibilities

• To mobilise the suicide bereavement project in line with contractual requirements.
• Build and maintain multi agency links with police family liaison officers and other relevant organisations and ensure that bereaved people are central to all processes that concern them.
• Manage a complex case-load of people bereaved through Suicide from the point of referral until service exit
• Carry out face to face needs assessment, agree action plans and act to progress identified needs.
• Undertake face to face emotional support, case management and act as facilitator to other appropriate organisations.
• Develop productive working relationships with stakeholders.
• Ensure accurate records are kept.
• To attend internal & external meetings as required.

Main tasks

• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to raise awareness and promote project.
• Contact referrals in a timely manner.
• To attend staff meetings and external meetings as agreed with the Talking Therapies Manager.
• Attend monthly line management supervision with the Talking Therapies Manager.  
• In partnership with service users, carry out assessments of needs and create action plans.
• Support service users through early processes including coroners’ enquiries.
• Offer listening and practical handholding/advocacy support to service users.  
• Provide basic media support.
• Facilitate group work e.g. supportive signposting sessions.
• Sign post and refer to appropriate follow on support services.
• Collate, record and report key KPI data to the Talking Therapies Manager.  
• To undertake such duties not included in the job description as are reasonably requested by the Talking Therapies Manager.

Person specification

Post: Suicide Bereavement Liaison Support Worker

The person specification seeks to define a person most likely to be suited to the job of Buckinghamshire Mind Suicide Bereavement Liaison Support Worker.  Candidates are required to meet all the essential Conditions listed.  E = essential criteria; D = desired criteria.  Reference to both Conditions and Requirements in completing your application form will help in selecting candidates for interview.

Conditions

• Supports the aims and work of Buckinghamshire Mind (E)
• Maintains strict confidentiality concerning all Buckinghamshire Mind matters (E)

Requirements

Qualifications and experience

• Experience of supporting people bereaved by suicide or experience of supporting people through bereavement. (E)
• Experience of project management (E)
• Supporting people with mental health problems in the community (D)
• Personal experience of bereavement by suicide (D)
• Basic counselling/listening skills training (D)
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships and promote collaborative practice with all stakeholders and partners. (E)
• Have good knowledge of Bucks Mind services/local services/organisations service users can be signposted to (D)
• Has a good understanding of Mental Health. (E)
• Have a clear understanding of safeguarding adults and children and young people (E)
• Experience of completing KPI’s and keeping accurate records. (E)
• Proficient IT skills (E)
• Clear understanding of GDPR (E) 

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Is committed to working in an anti-oppressive way and striving to create equal opportunities for all people (E)
• Has knowledge of social and situational factors influencing people’s mental health and wellbeing (E)
• Build and sustain relationships (E)
• Effective and sensitive communication skills – verbally and in written form. (E)

• A good understanding of bereavement through suicide and the impact this can have on close family and their wider family, friends and community. (E)
• Ability to support people in emotional crisis (E)
• Ability to articulate the needs of and advocate on behalf of those bereaved by suicide (E)
• Can organize own workload and work without direct supervision (E)
• Ability to empathise, listen and support people in a non-judgemental, person centred way (E)
• Demonstrates personal accountability and resilience. (E)
• Good understanding of the cycle of bereavement (D)
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries. (E)
• Can submit all required paperwork accurately and on time (E)

Postholder must have the use of their own car and be prepared to travel across Buckinghamshire (travelling expenses will be reimbursed).

Applications: Please send –

Cover letter and CV, (including: relevant skills and experience, locations and hours of work that you are available).

The short-listing panel make their decisions based on this information and no assumptions about your skills or experience will be made.

Closing date for applications is 10th February 2020.

Buckinghamshire Mind is an Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Any offer made relating to this post will be subject to satisfactory references and a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

The Harrow Club W10 is seeking a professional Youth Work Manager at its established youth club in Hammersmith & Fulham. We are looking for an experienced youth worker who has a proven track record of managing a youth club & staff team. They will need a strong personality and determination to take Old Oak youth club to the next level.

 Joining the Harrow club is a unique opportunity for the right candidate to join a fantastic organisation that provides outstanding youth provisions for young people in West London.

About us

Animal Aid is one of the UK’s longest established animal rights campaign groups.

The Opportunity

We have a rare opportunity available to join our fundraising team, in a part-time capacity.

What you will do

You will work in a small team, delivering the overall fundraising annual plan and will share responsibilities for generating income through donations and regular giving. We are looking for someone with a background in digital fundraising / marketing, who can help to elevate our fundraising and make the most of this channel.

You will also contribute to the daily running of the team, which will include answering phone calls, taking donations, updating the supporter database and general administrative duties.

You may be asked to attend events at weekends or outside of the usual office hours.

For more information about the role, please see the attached full job description. 

How to apply: Please click on apply. CVs and covering letters should be sent to Becca Chapman. Deadline for applications 6th February 2020, although we might interview candidates that are a strong match before the closing date.

Plan International UK is looking a friendly and super-organised Executive Assistant with lots of relevant experience to provide vital admin support to our Director of Communications, Campaigns and Programmes and her team.

Plan International UK is a global children’s charity. We work to give every child the same chance in life.

The Communications, Campaigns and UK Programme department, which encompasses fundraising, communications and advocacy, campaigns and research, raises the profile of Plan International UK’s work among UK audiences, inspiring and growing their support for our work with children and young people, with a specific focus on the rights of adolescent girls in the UK and internationally.

In this varied and busy role, you will use your excellent organisational skills to support the director by managing her diary effectively and preparing for meetings, e.g. by preparing papers and presentations etc., as well as assisting her with a wide variety of other work and enabling great communications with all colleagues and external stakeholders and contacts. You’ll also work with team colleagues to coordinate and input into various projects as needed.

You will have previously worked in a demanding administration role, probably supporting a director or senior manager.  You will have great relationship building skills and will enjoy working flexibly and collaboratively, as you’ll be getting involved in a multitude of different campaigns and initiatives.

This is a great opportunity to develop your skills in an international development and not for profit setting, whilst contributing to the truly impactful work that Plan is doing.

We are able to offer some flexibility on when the hours are worked in this role.

The deadline for applications is 9:00am on 27 January 2020

Interviews will take place in the week beginning 3 February 2020.

Due to the nature of our work with children and young people, we follow rigorous child safeguarding policies and procedures in our recruitment process. As a result, some of our roles are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring Service. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from joining us as an employee or volunteer; this will depend on the circumstances of any offences.

This role plays a key part in the continued growth and development of our community-focused Credit Union.  It provides the opportunity to develop skills in delivering customer-centred products and services throughout Shropshire.

The right person will have high levels of initiative with a natural desire to learn.  They will have the opportunity to influence the development and delivery of savings and lending products through collaborative discussion across a small team.

Do you have an innate confidence in your own ability to achieve targets with a natural desire to learn, change and improve where necessary?  We are looking for an individual with excellent communication, people and IT skills to fit into our established credit union team.  You will play a key role as a point of contact for existing and potential loan applicants and will be responsible for collating, checking and processing all loan applications in line with policy and procedure, while maintaining excellent levels of customer care.

Thank you for your interest in this post of MHFA Instructor at Restore.

At this stage of application, we require only a CV (curriculum vitae) and a covering letter. The covering letter should address how you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification. Please see the ‘essentials’ and ‘desirable’ criteria under the shortlisting criteria. We suggest you address each point individually clearly stating how you meet the criteria. It is a good idea to use separate headings for each point

Please note that we are unable to shortlist any applications that do not demonstrate how they meet the criteria outlined in the person specification responsibilities below.

Shortlisting Criteria (to demonstrate on application)

Essential:

• Significant experience in working with BAME communities.
• A positive respectful approach to BAME communities and able to use reach out to different communities and work on own initiative
• Computer literate to use emails and use Microsoft applications to create presentations
• Strong administrative skills for data inputting, to write reports and keep records
• Ability to inspire confidence and empathise with a wide diversity of community groups
• Experience of public speaking or teaching/ delivering training courses effectively
• Ability to form good effective working relationships and work as part of a team
• Positive attitude towards people with mental health issues
• Enthusiastic approach to reducing stigma associated with mental ill health
• Full driving licence and access to own vehicle

Desirable:

• From a BAME background
• Ability to speak other languages in addition to English
• Knowledge of working with BAME communities, migrants, refugees or asylum seekers and the issues faced to accessing services
• Training/teaching qualifications, e.g. AET (Award in Education and Training)
• Experience of effective networking
• Good knowledge about mental health issues
• MHFA qualification
• Experience of delivering training in a diverse range of topics

The closing date for applications is Sunday, 9th February (midnight).

Interviews for this post will be held on Tuesday, 18th February.

We may contact you for further information during the short listing process.

Please note we are not an NHS Employer.

Enfield Clubhouse is a small charity dedicated to aiding the recovery of people with severe mental health issues.  It is registered with the charity's commission for England and Wales and companies house. We are based in Community House in Edmonton, a culturally diverse area.

We aim to help rehabilitate people into the community through encouraging work, volunteering, & engaging in community events, as well as providing a safe environment in which people can develop friendships and participate in a range of social activities. These include art, singing, exercise, cooking, playing games, regular outings and holidays. We also encourage and support members to adopt a healthy lifestyle.

Enfield Clubhouse is open two days a week - Wednesdays and Fridays (9:00am -4pm) and employs 3 part time staff.

· Clubhouse Manager (14 hours per week)

· Deputy Manager (10.5 hours per week)

· Assistant (approx 3 hours per week)

As well as having to attend Clubhouse every Friday (9:00 to 4:00) the manager will be allocated 7 hours a week to manage and administer all Clubhouse activities and functions (some weeks they may work more than seven hours, some weeks less, they will be responsible for prioritising and planning their work). They will also need to be able to provide cover for staff absences (e.g. sickness or annual leave) on Clubhouse days

Office facilities are provided at the Clubhouse, though it would be acceptable if the post holder chose to work from home (however no financial allowance other than office supplies would be provided if they choose this option).

As well as having a flexible approach to working, the post holder will need to combine excellent interpersonal and communication skills with an efficient approach to organisational, financial and administrative management. 

Empathy with those experiencing severe and enduring mental health problems is essential in this post as well as motivational skills to encourage members to participate in activities.

The new post holder may wish to review and organise the hours and tasks of all staff to ensure Clubhouse is run as efficiently and cost effectively as possible.

Clubhouse is independent and has a board of trustees which include members who meet regularly with the manager to discuss plans, financial management and ongoing strategic development.

The successful candidate will make contacts and develop working relationships not only with local mental health and social care professionals but with the voluntary sector and employers and always be looking for fresh opportunities that may benefit Clubhouse particularly the recruitment of new members.

The successful candidate will regularly give supervision to paid staff and keep all personal data stored and handled in keeping with the data protection act 2018.  They will also identify plan and coordinate staff (and volunteer) development and training.

Candidates should understand members entitlement to confidentiality and the necessity to carry out vetting procedures for potential volunteers and staff. 

Although Clubhouse is currently financially stable there has been a decline in funding and the future  post holder will need to explore ways of bringing in additional funding, including the drafting of funding bids.

Please apply by email with your CV giving a full work history, and a letter outlining your suitability for the post, in particular addressing the qualities and requirements outlined in the person specification. You must also provide details of 2 referees one of which must be current or most recent employer and give permission for these referees to be contacted prior to interview. 

The Successful candidate must undertake an enhanced DBS check which is paid for by Clubhouse.

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Position Summary:

The CLWC Administrative Assistant works with the CLWC Executive Administrator under the direction of the Training and Church Ministry Director and handles duties relating to the Christian Life and Witness Course training programme.  This includes overseeing the Counsellor Application process in preparation for the Graham Tour in 2020.  The CLWC Administrative Assistant serves to provide administrative support; must be highly organised; with excellent communication skills and be a good team player. The ability to multi-task, while maintaining complex schedules and meeting deadlines is essential in this position. Other skills required for this role include, being resourceful, good problem-solving skills and the ability to implement administrative processes with a willingness to learn and carry out instructions and complete all tasks to a high standard. This is a part-time role covering 1 to 2 days per week with some flexibility.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Demonstrates Christian values and behaviour that is reflective of the standards, policies and the Statement of Faith established for an employee of BGEA.
• Demonstrates a commitment to the values, vision and mission of the organisation.
• Communicates effectively with team members and when dealing with people externally.
• Plan and implement administrative processes as directed, for the training department.
• Maintains accuracy and follows procedures when performing functions.
• Maintains the protection and confidentiality of records database information.
• Manages workflow, ensuring that deadlines are met and work is completed correctly based on requirements and personal skills, and as assigned by the Executive Administrator in ONE OR MORE of the following areas:

• Manage administrative processes for the Training Programme
• Co-ordinate and assist training peers on the Training Programme
• Assist in organising training events for CLWC trainers including location, catering, travel arrangements, hotels, transportation, etc.
• Assist with CLWC registrations and course attendance.
•  Ensure that all administrative processes are in place for CLWC and that they are being followed – including (co-labour) and post event administrative tasks.
• Initiate and monitor communication related to CLWC with Christian churches, denominations, and leaders.
• Respond to enquiries and requests for information about the CLWC.
• Assist with opening marketing pathways to present the Training Programme through existing BGEA pathways and new pathways.
• Organise logistics for travel and meetings.
• Assist with general administrative tasks as needed.

Competencies required:

• Servant Leader: Upholds Christian values with the ability to lead by example and have a heart for service.
• Communication: Strong communications skills; ability to express oneself professionally, both written and verbally when interacting with people internally and externally.
• Teamwork: Ability to work well within a team and individually.
• Proactive: Proactive in implementing administrative processes and assess practices to improve efficiencies.
• Problem Solving: Ability to assess problems and seek to implement solutions.
• Flexibility: Ability to adapt quickly to fit with changing conditions, tasks, responsibilities, or people.
• Thorough: Have good attention to detail, with emphasis on communication, time management and accurate record-keeping.
• Multi-task: Ability to multi-task, be well-organized and work well under pressure.

Education and Experience:

• Diploma in related discipline or equivalent work experience.
• Good competence in speaking and writing English
• Experience in working with a variety of church denominations desirable, but not essential.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite, particularly Word but also basic abilities with Excel and limited PowerPoint competence.

This role is part time, 1-2 days per week

There is a requirement for the job holder to have a personal commitment to the Christian faith as functions within this role will require knowledge and personal experience of the Christian faith.

The Latin American Women’s Rights Service (LAWRS) is a human rights and feminist organisation led by and for Latin American migrant women in the UK. Our work is dedicated to supporting the immediate and long-term needs of Latin American migrant women exposed to violations of their fundamental human rights; facing violence against women and girls, exploitation or trafficking; enduring difficult living and working conditions in low paid jobs, and facing barriers to social protection.

The women using LAWRS Counselling and Psychotherapy service benefit from practical and emotional support, learn new skills and improve their own opportunities. We strive to provide essential tools for women to empower themselves in their pursuit of personal and social change.

The post holder will be responsible for coordinating the provision of LAWRS specialist Counselling and Psychotherapy service and group work sessions for Latin American women and girls 16+, adhering to the BACP Ethical Framework for Good Practice and ensuring that appropriate service and quality standards, as well as legal requirements are fulfilled.

The Counselling Coordinator will provide clinical management to counsellors within the service. The role includes two days per week of counselling practice.

This post is open to Latin American women only in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and LGBTQ+ candidates as they are currently underrepresented within the team.

Come and be part of a team who really make a difference to the lives of parents and carers of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) aged 0-25 living in Croydon.

We are looking for a Manager to lead our charity - the role includes managing a small team of family support workers and establishing links with a range of other agencies to offer information, support, training and guidance to Croydon parents and carers. Experience of living or working in the field of SEND is desirable.

Located in the centre of Croydon, Parents in Partnership (PiP) provides opportunities to empower parents to speak up and act for themselves, helping them to realise their potential and achieve the outcome that matters to them and their family. We provide training and workshops, access to family link workers that can signpost parents and carers to a network of well-established organisations for support and guidance. Our parent forum supports parents to have a voice and the potential to initiate change.

This is a key role for Power To Change in their Sheffield office, supporting the Programmes Directorate in all their activities from organising events to ensuring meetings are run effectively to coordinating grants and contracts. To be able to do this well you will need to be very organised, be comfortable taking responsibility for organising important activities and be able to communicate clearly and effectively.

Power to Change is an independent charitable trust that supports community businesses in England, endowed by the National Lottery Community Fund (previously the Big Lottery Fund). Our vision is better places through community business. We want to back people to build successful community businesses for the benefit of their local places.

Role Purpose:

The purpose of the role is to support the Programmes Team with their administration, providing support to the Programme Managers. 

Programme Managers at Power to Change are responsible for driving forward our investment in community businesses across England by working with partner organisations to deliver our community business funding and support programmes.The Programme Coordinator will support Programme Managers through a range of activities, including: coordinating grant panels, events and other meetings, organising meeting papers, taking minutes, supporting process management and general administrative support.

In addition to supporting the Programme Managers in the delivery of their programmes, the Programme Coordinator will also support cross-team working within the Programmes Team.

This will be a busy role, working with a number of different people in a support capacity. You will need to be a highly organised person who can take responsibility for important logistical and administrative tasks; managing multiple priorities; and communicate updates clearly and accurately.

Key responsibilities:

Organising small events including:

• sending invitations and tracking responses
• finding and booking venues / meeting rooms including organising catering when needed
• booking transport and travel for attendees if necessary
• keeping track of invoices and attendees’ expenses
• setting up and sharing joining instructions
• assisting in preparation of paperwork and presentation materials from rough drafts. 

Organising meetings, such as Grants Panels including: 

• sending invitations and tracking responses
• finding and booking venues / meeting rooms including organising catering when needed
• booking transport and travel for attendees if necessary
• taking and typing up minutes including both full records of conversations as well as providing a summary of the conversation. 
• drafting meeting agendas, liaising with senior and other stakeholders as required.

Other tasks as required, including:

• Supporting the update of Salesforce records
• Maintaining the office facilities in Sheffield and providing support to ensure effective meeting set up and management with external and all staff meetings at the Sheffield office.
• Keeping track of multiple projects and all associated emails
• Supporting timeline management and chasing up completion of tasks.
• Occasional travel to attend meetings if required
• General office management, providing practical support to keep the Sheffield office running smoothly, overseen by the Finance and Resource Directorate.

Provide ad-hoc assistance to other team members as required.

This job description is issued as a guideline to assist you in your duties, it is not exhaustive.Because of the evolving nature and changing demands of our work this job description may be subject to change.You may, on occasions, be required to undertake additional or other duties within the context of this job description.

Person specification:

Skills & Experience:

• Experience in a similar support or administrative role reporting to multiple people
• Experience of event and meeting coordination
• Able to communicate confidently, with excellent customer service skills through interactions with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders 
• Able to manage your own workload and multiple relationships within the organisation across multiple sites and locations
• Able to organise self and others efficiently, and with excellent administrative and time management skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment and with limited supervision
• Confident and competent in using IT systems, particularly databases, and Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word. Experience of using Salesforce would be a favourable attribute.
• Proactive in your approach and methodical

Based: Sheffield, occasional working from home, some travel to London & Bristol

Hours: Full time (part time considered)

Reporting to: Programme Manager

Closing date for applications: 3rd February, 2020 at 10am 

Please send your CV and Cover Letter to Sheena Pentin at careers4change

Living Our Values: 

Bold:

• You will be open to change and recognise that change is part of an organisation’s growth. 
• You appropriately challenge change.
• You will take the responsibility to identify what we could do differently, and you suggest an alternative approach.
• You listen and consider the ideas of others, and spend time reflecting on your own ideas, and identify how these ideas can improve our delivery.

Collaborative:

• You will build trust, respect and transparency with colleagues which allows for collaborative working to be successful.
• You will be able to clearly articulate Power to Change’s vision, mission and values to others.
• You will ensure that you work with others to achieve a result that is informed by their needs and interests and not just your own.

Informed:

• You will seek out a variety of opportunities to update your knowledge and skills.
• You will use your knowledge and insights to reflect on what you do and how you do it and change your approach when necessary.

Open:

• You will consider the needs of others when communicating so that they can see, hear and understand your communication.
• You will pay careful attention to your physical and emotional wellbeing and are open to having conversations with others to take care of yourself.
• You will appropriately challenge discriminatory and non-inclusive actions in others

We are an equal opportunities employerand welcome applications from all candidates irrespective of race, age, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, or marital or civil partnership status. We will assess all applications against the requirements for this post as detailed in the job description and person specification and ask for names and education history to be removed from applications.

We are Disability Confident Committed, we welcome and respond positively to applications from disabled people. We will meet individual needs throughout the recruitment process, including making any appropriate reasonable adjustments during the interview stage and to our workplace if selected into post to support colleagues with any form of disability. If you meet the minimum requirements for the role and would like a guaranteed interview please email Nicola Fuschillo, Head of HR, you do not need to share any details about your disability at this stage.

As a Mindful Employer we recognise that in the UK, people experiencing mental ill health continue to report stigma and discrimination. We are committed to creating a supportive and open culture, where colleagues are able to talk about mental health. We are also committed to ensuring that our employees feel safe in disclosing any mental health conditions and confident that they will be properly supported and offered reasonable adjustments when required.

If you have any questions about how Power to Change is an equal opportunities employer please contact our Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator, Edward Walden