A First Contact Officer providing a supportive and confidential service for people who have or are experiencing Domestic Abuse by providing a first point of contact with clients, professionals and the public.  We are looking for someone who enjoys working as part of a team, has the ability to create positive working relationships, and has a passion for improving the response to domestic abuse across statutory and voluntary services.

The ideal candidate will have a flexible approach to their work alongside excellent communication skills with the ability to work alone or as part of a team who will;

Respond to calls from clients and other agencies during office hours

Respond to webchat enquiries and those via Facebook and Twitter

Monitor Daisy WhatsApp group chats to identify clients who may require staff support

Undertake initial suitability assessment for service

Refer/Signpost where appropriate internally or to other services

Complete initial assessment of risk and safeguarding

Allocate to caseworker if client meets eligibility for service

Provide information and advice as appropriate

Maintain thorough, confidential and up to date records and case management using the Daisy Case Management system

Manage the safeguarding of vulnerable adults and children in line with Daisy policy, in discussion with the Programme Director and with Children and Families and Adult Services.

We are seeking a Carers Service Manager to cover maternity leave for up to one year.  This exciting opportunity will provide the right candidate with a chance to develop their leadership and management skills in a well-established carers charity in Central London.  The successful candidate will have previous experience of managing teams in a social care setting and will have extensive knowledge of the Social Care Act 2014 and experience in carrying out carer's assessments.

Salary: £31,000

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Job Type: 12 months maternity contract

Location: Homeworking and City of Westminster and Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, London

Application deadline: 21st July 2020

Interviews: w/b 3rd August 2020

Duties will include

• Ensure the smooth running of the Carers Hub and any other services in allocated boroughs, including planning, assigning and overseeing work to ensure contract targets are met
• Line manage front-line staff of 4 Caseworkers (3 in Westminster, 1 in Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea)
• Coordinate a regular programme of training for carers.
• Work with the Communications and Marketing Officer to devise excellent and relevant content for carers' events 
• Lead on actively developing strong relationships with local organisations and external stakeholders
• Lead on relationships with sub-contracted and partner organisations 
• Lead on delivering training about carers to professionals as required, including giving presentations, in partnership with carers.
• Ensure that carers’ rights, needs and views are included in all relevant local strategies and initiatives.
• Facilitate the coproduction of activities with carers through a variety of methods.
• Manage a demanding level of administrative work to a high standard
• Undertake a limited amount of direct work with carers – carry out detailed carers assessment and support plans that address carers’ needs in line with the Care Act 2014.
• Carry out casework with carers, including liaising with other agencies such as Local Authorities, NHS bodies and other voluntary organisations.

Person Specification 

Please write a covering letter detailing how you meet the criteria below – give examples of your work.  Candidates who do not provide a covering letter covering these points may not be shortlisted.

1. At least three years’ experience or working in the voluntary or charity sector.
2. Experience of public-facing service or project management in a similar field of work.
3. At least two years’ experience of line-managing teams of frontline staff.
4. Experience of building external partnership relationships through outreach, networking and influencing.
5. Substantial experience of working with a diverse range of clients with differing levels of needs.
6. Substantial experience of managing own caseload including maintaining detailed case notes.
7. Ability to balance a range of tasks with competing demands.
8. Ability to build, coach and manage effective teams.
9. Excellent IT skills, including use of Microsoft programmes and working with databases to run reports.
10. Ability to manage a high level of written and administrative work, including report-writing for a range of audiences.
11. Presentation skills.       
12. Knowledge of issues affecting unpaid carers.
13. Knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Care Act 2014, GDPR and Safeguarding.
14. Flexible, positive approach to work in a small team.
15. Passionate about providing high quality services to carers.
16. Proactive working style, attention to detail.
17. Commitment to equality and diversity.

We want to hear from all interested candidates, and to be considered for the position we strongly recommend submitting a detailed covering letter along with your CV, outlining why you're right for the role.

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Communications & Advocacy Officer (Conservation)

£25,000 pro rata/per annum

Based at home with the possibility to work from one of the project offices as and when 

restrictions are lifted and it is safe to do so

2 part-time or 1 full-time

Fixed Term (until March 2022 (Coigach) and June 2023 (Cumbernauld)

Our client’s Living Landscapes Programme focuses on delivering conservation activities at a landscape-scale. They have created two new roles to help us communicate their work and advocate for a green recovery that benefits people, wildlife, and the economy.

Communications & Advocacy Officer for the Coigach & Assynt Living Landscape Partnership Scheme

The Coigach & Assynt Living Landscape brings environmental and socio-economic benefits to the communities of North West Scotland.  Their unique Coigach and Assynt Living Landscape Partnership Scheme has brought huge benefits to local communities by opening up and repairing paths and access points to this spectacular landscape, working with schoolchildren to encourage outdoor learning and an understanding of the natural environmental, expanding native woodland through a tree nursery and planting schemes, and promoting the cultural heritage of the area.  They’re now looking for a dynamic individual to work with the team to design and implement the communications strategy for the remainder of the project, to demonstrate to others how their work has benefited local people and natural, cultural, and built heritage. 

Communications & Advocacy Officer for the Cumbernauld Living Landscape Creating Natural Connections Project

The Cumbernauld Living Landscape puts people and wildlife at the heart of Cumbernauld’s community. With NLHF-funded Creating Natural Connections project, our client is transforming local greenspaces, unlocking their health and well-being benefits and connecting more people to reduce inequalities. They need to communicate the success of this work to help us to effect positive change more widely across Cumbernauld and beyond. During the first year of the project, they worked on project branding and created a communications toolkit, to ensure the project was established in the minds of key target audiences from an early stage. They are now looking for an experienced professional to join the team to design and implement the comms strategy for the remainder of the project to ensure they produce high quality and effective communications throughout the project.

They need to ensure both projects achieve the highest possible positive public profile and are viewed as an exemplar for working with the community to protect and enjoy wildlife whilst providing key economic benefits to the regions. A particular focus will be on key stakeholders including decision makers for the future of both Coigach & Assynt and Cumbernauld, such as local and national government, eNGOs and community groups, to ensure community sustainability and nature protection is a priority.

To ensure this opportunity is accessible, our client is open to candidates applying for either one part-time role, or both roles making up one full-time position. Please indicate in your application whether you wish to apply for:

1. Living Landscapes Communications & Advocacy Officer for the Coigach & Assynt Living Landscape Partnership Scheme at 0.5 FTE (17.5 hours a week)

2. Living Landscapes Communications & Advocacy Officer for the Cumbernauld Living Landscape Creating Natural Connections Project at 0.5 FTE (17.5 hours a week)

3. Both roles at 1.0 FTE (35 hours a week) – If applying for both roles, please demonstrate in your application that you understand the different audiences and appropriate channels of communication for the two distinct projects

This is an exciting Operations and Facilities Administrator role working for a membership organisation based in North London.

This is a full-time role and the successful Operations and Facilities Administrator will be responsible for looking after the day to day running of the clubs operations.

In addition to providing front house cover, managing incoming calls, and the email inbox, you will also need be responsible for ensuring the clubs Heath & Safety standards are met. In addition, you will ensure that all and any maintenance is sorted out in timely and organised manner with the necessary contractor. You will also track and sin up new members.

The successful candidate will need to have a proven track record in a similar role and in addition to excellent communication skills and organisational skills, applicants must be computer literate including Microsoft Office.

This role is based in Finchley in North London, and the client offers on site parking. If you are immediately available and interested in applying for this role through TPP Recruitment than please send your CV to [email protected]

Application information:

• Deadline for applications: Tuesday, 7th July (09:00hrs BST) – please note that late applications cannot be accepted
• Start date: As soon as possible
• Hours: Full time, Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours per week
• Salary: £21,000 + £2,000 London weighting p.a. pro rata
• Contract: Fixed term (Until 31st December)
• Job Location: Home-based initially, then The Dock, Tobacco Quay, Wapping Lane, London E1W 2SF when COVID 19 restrictions are lifted
• Reporting to: Senior Volunteer Coordinator
• First round interviews: W/C 13th July online via Zoom

About The Access Project

The Access Project is an innovative education charity that helps bright young people from disadvantaged backgrounds gain places at top universities. Our volunteers are trained and supported to be effective tutors who work with our students for an hour a week to raise their grades. In addition, a dedicated school-based staff member mentors the students so they have the knowledge and support to make strong university applications. Our results show this approach works.

The Access Project is a regional organisation, working with schools in London and the

Midlands. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The Volunteer Team at Access Project

Volunteering is fundamental to our work. The tuition sessions provided by our volunteers are key to the impact we have on our students’ outcomes. We recruit, train and support volunteers with the high-quality tools and resources they need to become exceptional tutors and improve our students’ academic performance.

For this role you need meticulous attention to detail and excellent organisational and communication skills. Experience of working with CRM systems is highly desirable but not essential as training will be given. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and will expect you to share this commitment.

Duties and responsibilities

The Volunteering Administrator will be responsible for:

• responding to all volunteer-related enquiries in a timely and professional manner
• delivering the administrative side of the volunteer onboarding process including processing DBS applications and tutor references and updating Salesforce with information from the online safeguarding training platform and with DBS clearances
• ensuring the tutor training resources, registers and associated documents are up-to-date and fully prepared for each training session
• collating and actioning training paperwork after training sessions
• delivering communications with volunteers from expression of interest to being matched with a student to ensure volunteers receive prompt and regular communications regarding their progress in the volunteer journey
• preparing reports for business partners with information about their volunteers
• other administrative tasks as required

Person Specification:

Essential Characteristics and experience:

Highly organised

• Excellent organisational and planning skills, meticulous attention to detail
• Able to problem solve and juggle tasks within a busy team environment
• Happy to work autonomously with minimal supervision and to take initiative
• Excellent time management skills

Confident communicator

• Easy telephone manner
• Experience providing front line client or customer service
• Good at building relationships
• Excellent written and oral communications skills

Data savvy

• Proficient in the use of Excel
• Confident in recording and assessing numerical data

Passionate about tackling educational disadvantage

Desirable to have experience of

• CRM systems

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications for all suitably qualified persons. However as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) individuals are currently under-represented within the organisation, which does not reflect our diverse student body, we would particularly welcome applications from BAME candidates. All appointments will be made on merit.

Safeguarding statement

“The Access Project is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and will expect the all volunteers and staff to share this commitment.”

Essential characteristics

Applicants must be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and will expect the all volunteers and staff to share this commitment.

Disclosure of a Criminal Record

The Rehabilitation of Offenders 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) Order 1986 does not apply to posts where there is access to children. This means that applicants for employment which involves working with children and young people must disclose any criminal record.

References

All appointments are subject to verification of employment and suitability of the candidate for the post applied for. We reserve the right to approach any previous employer for a reference and to verify their identity, but will request your permission before doing so. If you have experience of working with children please include this as one of your references.

Previous employment

Ensure that you put in full dates, names addresses and your job title. Be careful not to leave any unexplained gaps. Details of part time and relevant voluntary work should also be entered.

Education, Qualifications and Training

Ensure you give all the information requested, including dates, establishment where you studied and make clear the level of any examinations e.g. GCSE, GCE ‘O’ Level or ‘A’ Level or equivalents etc. and the grades you obtained. Also include here any skills training you have had. You will be required to produce original documentary evidence of any qualifications relevant to the job, and these will be detailed on the person specification.

Proof of qualification is required before the appointment is confirmed.

Benefits:

• Flexible working options
• Generous annual leave entitlement: 25 days plus Bank Holidays, including Christmas-New Year closure.
• Professional Development: we are committed to developing our staff and help to provide professional development courses to complement and enhance your employment with us.
• Cyclescheme: This is a tax exemption scheme which allows employees to purchase cycles and safety equipment as a tax-free benefit, saving on average about half the cost.
• Travelcard Loans: For permanent staff who have passed their probation period, to help cover the cost of travel, with repayment options up to 12 month instalments per year.

PLEASE IGNORE THE NOTICE ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE AS LinkedIn Resumes CANNOT be accepted. We can only accept applications that have fully responded to the questions in the application form. Thank you for your understanding.

TAP is a Living Wage Employer…

Beyond the Streets is a small charity with a big determination to see routes out for women in prostitution in the UK.  Your role is to implement the charity’s vision in East London.

You will be passionate about supporting women facing multiple disadvantages, as well as being able to coordinate a team. You will have great communication skills and be able to champion the cause.

Your role will include:

 - Coordinating the Door of Hope project including our contract with London Borough of Tower Hamlets, and all its elements;

 - Enabling ‘woman centred’ case management, including outreach, daytime support, drop-ins and floating support for women who are selling sex on the streets;

 - The coordination of volunteers, including safe recruitment and safeguarding.

This is a 12 month fixed term contract which may be extended subject to funding

Beyond the Streets is a charity inspired by Christian values. This belief inspires us to work with acceptance, value and mutual respect for all. We promote a healthy work life balance and regularly reflect on our boundaries and our strategy for the year. We genuinely seek to work as a team and ensure that no one is ‘rescuing’ or working outside their allocated hours. 

To champion the fight against poverty and inequality enabling people to take control of their live

Based in Liverpool (some homeworking if required)

Role: Finance Officer  (Maternity Leave cover)

Hours: 21 hours per week

Salary Scale: Scale 6, Point 19 – 22 £24,799 - £26,317 (pro rata)

Fixed term: Ten months with a possible extension

About Raise

Established in 1999 Raise is an advice service that supports clients within their own home with welfare benefits, debt and financial capability advice.

We are looking for maternity cover for our Finance Officer from October 2020. You will be working with the senior management team ensuring that the finances and payroll for the organisation continue to run smoothly.  

In order to achieve this, we need a highly motivated individual who has knowledge or experience of QuickBooks accounting software and QuickBooks Advanced Payroll, has strong organisation skills and has good attention to detail.

Closing date: 10 July 12 noon

Interviews will be held on: Monday 13 July 2020 – (via zoom/Teams)

Please note we do not accept C.V.s

Registered charity number 1112830

Safer Recruitment

‘A safer setting starts with safer staff’

This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment

We are currently seeking an exceptional individual to lead our established and dynamic External Relations division on a temporary basis for six months.

The role is essential in maintaining and influencing the organisation’s engagement with our members and UK governments and parliaments.

Working with colleagues across policy, campaigns, membership, fundraising, marketing and communications you will have a strong focus on communications, particularly influencing and delivering our strategic plan. With first-class interpersonal and communication skills, you will be particularly successful at bringing people on board and driving through continuous improvement and development.

You will have significant experience of successfully leading a strong team, thinking strategically and delivering successful and impactful campaigns and projects.

You will be driven by data and getting results.

Your application will be assessed against the person specification attached to the job description, which lists all the essential requirements of the post. You should address each point of the person specification separately, giving details and examples of how your knowledge, experience, skills, abilities and achievements meet each of the specified areas.

The closing date is 27th July 2020. The interviewing date will be 4th and 11th August 2020.

Please email your CV and personal statement to our recruitment email address. Please mention the title of the role you are applying for in the Subject of your email. 

The Fostering Network encourages applications from candidates with personal experience in foster care.

We also encourage applications from all backgrounds especially those with a BAME background which are underrepresented. All applicants are treated equally and selected on the basis of individual merit and ability to meet the requirements of the role.

The Fostering Network is a registered charity in England and Wales 280852 and in Scotland SC039338.

FULL TIME SUPPORT WORKER ROLES  AVAILABLE IN SUPPORTED HOUSING PROJECTS FOR HOMELESS YOUNG PEOPLE IN MANSFIELD AND SUTTON IN ASHFIELD , NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 37 HRS P/W, £16,915 - £18,430 PER ANNUM, FRWK03.

Do you want to join an organisation that employs remarkable people to do a remarkable job?

Are you passionate about supporting young people, especially the most disadvantaged and challenging?

Do you want to work for an organisation where 98% of employees say that they are proud of the work that they do?

We are looking for enthusiastic and compassionate Support Workers who would thrive in our accommodation services, working with homeless young people and adults aged 16-21, where no two days are ever the same. You would contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive support package enabling young people to develop the skills to empower them to move on to build sustainable independent futures.

This job might be for you if:

• You are flexible and happy to work on a rota system covering evenings, weekends and day shifts.
• You are a great listener, you are empathetic and understand what challenges young people with complex needs can face.
• You are resilient. You bounce back from difficulties and can manage stressful situations in a calm and positive way.
• You thrive working as part of a diverse team and are good at communicating with others.
• You are able to understand and follow policies and procedures and have a strong awareness of professional boundaries.

Experience of working with people is desirable however it is more important that you have the right kind of personal qualities we are looking for. We provide a comprehensive training package during your probationary period and throughout your employment.

Please follow the below link for further information on our service click here.

The appointment of successful candidates will be subject to the return of a satisfactory DBS and reference documentation.

To comply with the Government’s guidelines in regards to social distancing, Framework will conduct all interviews via 'Zoom' a video conferencing app that is available to all androids, iPhone, tablets etc. Candidates will need to ensure they have access to 'Zoom' prior to interview.

We will be shortlisting on 06/07/20 and interviewing successful candidates on 15/07/20.

Due to the volume of applicants we receive, if you have not received a response from Framework within this time then unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion.

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application

CVs will not be accepted

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

PART TIME SUPPORT WORKER ROLE (26 HRS P/W) AVAILABLE IN SUPPORTED HOUSING PROJECT FOR HOMELESS YOUNG PEOPLE IN SWADLINCOTE, DERBYSHIRE. £16,915 - £18,430 PER ANNUM, PRO ROTA (actual salary £11,886.22 - £12,950.80) FRWK03.

Do you want to join an organisation that employs remarkable people to do a remarkable job?

Are you passionate about supporting young people, especially the most disadvantaged and challenging?

Do you want to work for an organisation where 98% of employees say that they are proud of the work that they do?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate support worker who would thrive in our accommodation service, working with young people and adults aged 16-25, including children in care and care leavers, where no two days are ever the same. You would contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive support package enabling young people to develop the skills to empower them to move on to build sustainable independent futures.

This job might be for you if:

• You are flexible and happy to work on a rota system covering evenings, weekends and day shifts.
• You are a great listener, you are empathetic and understand what challenges young people with complex needs can face.
• You are resilient. You bounce back from difficulties and can manage stressful situations in a calm and positive way.
• You thrive working as part of a diverse team and are good at communicating with others.
• You are able to understand and follow policies and procedures and have a strong awareness of professional boundaries.

Experience of working with people is desirable however it is more important that you have the right kind of personal qualities we are looking for. We provide a comprehensive training package during your probationary period and throughout your employment.

Please follow the below link for further information on our service click here.

The appointment of successful candidates will be subject to the return of a satisfactory DBS and reference documentation.

To comply with the Government’s guidelines in regards to social distancing, Framework will conduct all interviews via 'Zoom' a video conferencing app that is available to all androids, iPhone, tablets etc. Candidates will need to ensure they have access to 'Zoom' prior to interview.

We will be shortlisting on 06/07/20 and interviewing successful candidates on 15/07/20.

Due to the volume of applicants we receive, if you have not received a response from Framework within this time then unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion.

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application

CVs will not be accepted

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

Prospectus is pleased to be collaborating with a female-only charity, who provide emotional and practical support to women experiencing domestic violence and/or abuse. A large part of their work is crisis intervention, working with women who require urgent help and face imminent danger. They are now seeking an experienced Independent Domestic Violence Advocate to work as part of their dedicated team

As our client's new IDVA, you will be responsible for providing high quality telephone and virtual crisis intervention, information, advocacy and support to women and young people referred to the service. You will assess the needs and risks of survivors, and will carry out short-term and long-term risk assessments. You will advise women of their rights and options for seeking help and support from other agencies, as well as making relevant referrals to local authorities and/or other multi-agencies.

To apply for this role, you must have significant knowledge of the Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) sector, and the issues relating to it. You will be a qualified IDVA, with extensive experience of working with those with complex and multiple needs. You will be skilled in risk management and safety planning working within safeguarding procedures, and will have demonstrable experience of multi-agency working.

Please note this is initially a temporary role, starting as soon as possible. Please also note this role will be based remotely from home (normally based in colocations across the tri-borough)

Due to the nature of the role, please only apply if you have a current DBS issued within the last year or registered to the online update service.

This post is open to female applicant only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

To assist and deputise for the head chef and supervise and train residents allocated to the kitchen as part of their drug/alcohol recovery programme, providing meaningful and challenging work for them. To ensure that nutritious meals are provided and that food hygiene and Health and Safety protocols are adhered to. You will have relevant qualifications for working in catering or demonstrable cooking experience; the sensitivity to work alongside men in their recovery journeys; the ability to manage your own workload and stay calm under pressure and a solid Christian faith and the ability to be an appropriate role model to our client group.

As Yeldall Manor is a Christian organisation operating a Christian programme, it is an occupational requirement (in accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010) that the successful candidate is a committed and practising Christian. This position is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. If you are in recovery, a minimum of two years’ demonstrable clean time is required.

Please see the Job Description for additional information.

Full- or part-time to suit. Daytimes only (no evenings). To include some weekends.

Would consider temporary, permanent, or fixed-contract.

THE WELCOME DIRECTORY - helping faith communities welcome people leaving prison. Established as a charity in 2016 the Welcome Directory is entering a new and exciting phase of development. Already 125 Faith Communities have registered with us to state clearly that people leaving prison will find a welcome with them. Over the next two years our aim is to substantially increase that number, moving towards our simple yet powerful vision: to help faith communities become places where people who leave prison find acceptance. A place to belong that not only nurtures faith but also offers appropriate practical support.

People are at the very heart of this work; people who have found the benefits of being part of a faith community whether inside or outside the prison gates. If nothing else, we hope that engaging with The Welcome Directory will help faith communities to understand that in a deeper way; that those leaving prison have a name, a story as well as hopes and dreams for their lives beyond the prison gate.

JOB SUMMARY: The post holder will ensure overall leadership and day to day management of all operational aspects of The Welcome Directory.

This will include, but may not be limited to:

• Ensuring adequate funding is available for the financial stability of the project
• Developing the population of the directory with Registered Communities
• The engagement of appropriate partners in helping to establish the work of the Welcome Directory nationally, especially
  • Funding Partners
  • Operational partners
• The implementation of the authorisation framework for communities applying for inclusion in the “Welcome Directory”
• Oversight of the Prisons Awareness course, particularly to facilitate the “in-prison” element
• Oversight and development of suitable online resources to host and communicate the Welcome Directory
• From time to time, you may be required to undertake additional activities which are appropriate to the development nature of this role as required by your line manager.
• In the early stages of the contract the post-holder will identify and appoint additional key staff to assist in fundraising, communications and regional development roles as funding and operational requirements dictate.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

General: The post is to be home-based. Travel expenses as required for the successful development of the project may be claimed and suitable equipment for fulfilling the job will be provided.

Salary: £32,000 pa

Contract Type: Two Year Fixed Term

Hours of Duty: Normal hours of work are 40 hours per week over 5 days, excluding an hour’s unpaid break for lunch.

Annual Leave: 20 days paid leave per year exclusive of public and additional holidays.

Pensions: As the employer, The Welcome Directory pays National Insurance contributions under the ‘not-contracted-out’ contributions scheme and all members of staff not in a pension scheme are required to join one. The Welcome Directory will, during the term of the post contribute 5% of salary provided that the staff member also makes a contribution.

Location: Home based and at the London Office of The Welcome Directory, 27 Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9HH

Accountable to: The Trustees via single appointed trustee

Key relationships: The Welcome Directory Trustees and staff, Registered Faith Communities, Prison Chaplains, All Funders

PERSON SPECIFICATION: The post is open to any person with recent or ongoing experience of the resettlement of offenders. The ideal post holder will be able to demonstrate a high level of awareness of the resettlement issues faced by those leaving prisons as understood by Prison Chaplains.

Essential Qualities

Personal Attributes:

• Self-directing with capacity to prioritise
• Ability to set and meet deadlines
• Commitment to their own faith
• Ability to work collaboratively and flexibly

Education

• Educated to at least degree level or equivalent

Skills/Aptitudes

• Advanced leadership and motivational skills
• Advanced written and oral communication skills
• Ability to relate well to people of all faiths
• Analytical skills
• IT skills to an Advanced level

Experience

• Resettlement issues faced by those leaving prison
• Working with / alongside Prison Chaplaincy
• Working with / alongside those in leadership in church, society, and other faith groups
• New Project development
• Planning and executing meetings

Circumstances

• Willingness and ability to travel, with occasional overnight stays

Desirable Qualities

Education

• Higher degree and/ or evidence of research/ reading in proffered area of interest

Experience

• Prison Chaplaincy structures and the justice systems
• Experience of working within a multi-faith team
• Experience of web design / use of social networking in a corporate setting

GENERAL CONDITIONS:

Equality of opportunity, and diversity

Equal treatment amongst people from diverse backgrounds and with diverse perspectives is one of the central precepts of The Welcome Directory. The Welcome Directory as an employing body values the richness which this equal treatment brings to the workplace.  It therefore has an equal opportunities policy in place which not only requires the employer to fulfil certain obligations but also places responsibilities on staff.  Staff found to be contravening the policy or acting outside its spirit will be subject to disciplinary action, which could lead to dismissal.

The Welcome Directory is committed to implement the terms of all relevant Diversity legislation and to improving opportunities for people safeguarded by the protected characteristics.

Standards of Behaviour and Conduct

Staff are expected to act at all times with due consideration for others and in a manner befitting their position as employees of a body representative of the Churches and as professionals, whatever their job.

It is important that all members of staff present a neat and tidy appearance at all times. The post holder will be expected to model this to all staff and stakeholders. The general appearance should help convey a professional and efficient approach to work. Whilst not wishing to impose unreasonable obligations on staff, The Welcome Directory nonetheless expects you to look smart in appearance at all times while representing the organisation.

In this post, any action that would exclude the holder from prisons will disqualify them from this employment.

It is a condition of employment that the post holder is in possession of a recent and valid DBS certificate

Health and Safety Responsibilities

Staff must ensure that they do not endanger themselves or others by any act or omission on their part.

Home-working staff must ensure that they are mindful of health and safety responsibilities in their work place.

Confidentiality

Staff must not pass on to unauthorised persons, any information obtained in the course of their duties without the permission of their line manager or the trustees.

Please apply by submitting a letter of application explaining why you think you would be suited to this role and a current CV

SUPPORT WORKER ROLES AVAILABLE IN ACCOMMODATION SERVICES IN NOTTINGHAM. VARIOUS POSTS AVAILABLE INCLUDING BOTH FULL OR PART TIME AND PERMANENT OR 3 MONTH FIXED TERM POSITIONS. £16,915 PER ANNUM, FRWK03.

Do you want to join an organisation that employs remarkable people to do a remarkable job?

Are you passionate about supporting others, especially the most disadvantaged and challenging?

Do you want to work for an organisation where 98% of employees say that they are proud of the work that they do?

We are looking for enthusiastic, compassionate Support Workers who would thrive in an accommodation service, working with adults and young people, where no two days are ever the same. You would contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive support package enabling people to develop the skills to empower them to move on to independent living and avoid becoming repeat homeless. We recognise that our staff teams have been under additional pressure over the last few months and are looking to provide an extra layer of support by recruiting additional staff.

This job might be for you if:

• You are flexible and happy to work on a rota system covering evenings, weekends and day shifts.
• You are a great listener, you are empathetic and understand what challenges people with complex needs can face.
• You are resilient. You bounce back from difficulties and can manage stressful situations in a calm and positive way.
• You thrive working as part of a diverse team and are good at communicating with others.
• You are able to understand and follow policies and procedures and have a strong awareness of professional boundaries.

For all posts experience of working with people is desirable however it is more important that you have the right kind of personal qualities we are looking for. We provide a comprehensive training package during your probationary period and throughout your employment.

We are looking for successful candidates to work in various accommodation services across Nottingham City, with various hours available, starting as soon as is reasonably possible.

Please follow the below link for further information on our services click here.

You may be interested in either permanent or temporary, full or part time posts; please be clear on your application in the supporting statement section if you have a preference. If your application is successful this will also be discussed at interview.

The appointment of successful candidates will be subject to the return of a satisfactory DBS and reference documentation.

To comply with the Government’s guidelines in regards to social distancing, Framework will conduct all interviews via 'Zoom' a video conferencing app that is available to all androids, iPhone, tablets etc. Candidates will need to ensure they have access to 'Zoom' prior to interview.

We will be shortlisting on 06/07/20 and interviewing successful candidates on 14/07/20 and 15/07/20.

Due to the volume of applicants we receive, if you have not received a response from Framework within this time then unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion.

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application

CVs will not be accepted

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.