This is an exciting opportunity to join an established team delivering Young Carer services. Imago is a leading charity providing support and opportunities to people across the South East. You will be responsible for a dedicated area, and following training, will manage an existing caseload, new referrals and deliver a programme of monthly themed workshops. In this role, you will assess Young Carers in schools and meet with families in their own homes.

Using the Young Carer service toolkit, you will provide short-term interventions that support Young Carers to improve their resilience, educational chances and wellbeing. This might be signposting to local services, action planning, one-to-one support, or our 12-month workshop programme.

You will build trusted relationships to make referrals to a range of professionals, including health and social care, ensuring whole family needs are met and reducing the impact of caring on the young person. You will respond to challenging and complex situations with a measured response, in line with Imago Safeguarding and Lone Working Policies.

A key aspect of this role is to raise awareness and identify hidden Young Carers. You will have the opportunity to work with schools to train staff and develop a support programme for students, as well as developing wider networks. 

Location of vacancies: Maidstone

Post is subject to references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.  A full, clean driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential as you will be working in different locations.

You can make the difference and give a Young Carer their childhood back.

To apply, please submit your CV with a short covering note outlining your CURRENT SALARY.

Imago recognises that many people in our society experience discrimination or lack of opportunity for reasons that are not fair. These include: race, religion, creed, colour, national and ethnic origin, political beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability (including mental illness), HIV status, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity status, responsibility for dependants, appearance, geographical area, social class, income level or criminal record.

Imago aims to create a culture that respects and values each other’s differences. Imago sees these differences as an asset to our work as they improve our ability to meet the needs of the organisations and people we serve. We proactively seek to increase opportunities for inclusion and celebrate diversity across our organisation and within the communities we serve.

The role:

We have an exciting to opportunity join our growing Fundraising team as a Supporter Care Assistant. You’ll support our fantastic fundraisers and supporters of Crohn’s and Colitis UK from the beginning of their journey to the end, whilst delivering the highest level of customer service and provide administrative support for the Income Generation Team.

About you:

You’ll be an enthusiastic, confident individual with a proven track record for delivering top quality customer service, preferable within the voluntary sector.  An excellent communicator and team member you'll have a passion to help people make a difference to others.

If you think you have what we are looking for then we would love to hear from you.

Key responsibilities:

1.  Supporter Communications and Fulfillment:

• To respond to queries from supporters and the general public (by phone, electronic or in person) about mailings, fundraising and events and work closely with other teams to ensure a good general knowledge of the organisation’s activities.
• To acknowledge and receipt all donations in line with the department’s KPIs.
• To prepare and mail fundraising information packs, events registration packs, fundraising materials welcome packs and other relevant information as required.
• To deliver outbound communications as required, including event invitations, donor care calls and sponsorship follow ups.
• Manage inbound communications from several channels including phone, email and social media.
• Attendance at fundraising events throughout the year nationally. 

2.   Maintaining the fundraising database/Income Processing:

• To data capture all daily donations, enter and code them on Dynamics 365 database and thank within agreed timescales, in line with agreed procedures.
• To process income through all sources such as online activity and event registrations as well as Just-giving/Virgin Money etc.
• To add constituent records to the Dynamics 365 database and ensuring that records are updated and maintained correctly, using all function tools efficiently in line with processes established by the Supporter Experience Manager.
• To record and update non-financial information provided by supporters, such as Gift Aid declarations, data protection opt outs, in memoriam tributes, legacy pledges and other personal information. 

3.   Administrative Support for the Income Generation Team:

• To organise and attend income generation team meetings, co-ordinate agendas and take minutes as required.
• To undertake general administrative duties to include, franking post, scanning documents, maintaining effective filing systems, and maintaining promotional materials stock levels.
• o provide general administrative support across the income generation team as required

• Using Google Analytics
• Using Google Tag Manager
• Managing tracking for large scale, multi-channel campaigns.
• Basic JavaScript and regex for tagging.

Support Worker

Hft is a national charity that’s been supporting people with learning disabilities since 1962. We put the people we support at the centre of everything we do and use our experience to work in partnership with them to provide personalised services to more than 3,000 people.

Position: Supported Living Worker
Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire
Job type: Part time, Permanent
Hours: 30 Hours
Salary: Up to £8.85
Benefits: Apprenticeships - gain a fully funded Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care whilst earning. Hft Plus benefits package (discounts and rewards across shops, restaurants, gym membership and days out), 20 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays) increasing to 25 days after first year, contributory pension scheme and life assurance, an Employee Assistance Programme, annual staff award schemes, access to award winning training and development.

Closing date: Monday 4th November 2019

About the role:

As a Support Worker at Hft you’ll be supporting adults with learning disabilities to live the best life possible. In these roles, everything you do will enable people to have choices about their own lives, creating flexible services that meet people’s needs and always looking for the best way of doing things.

There’s no such thing as a “typical day” for one of our Support Workers. You never know what you might end up doing. You could be supporting someone to make their breakfast in the morning, go swimming or to a local cafe in the afternoon – or even helping them plan their birthday party or a family event. Sometimes it’s challenging, but it’s always rewarding. You’ll go to work knowing that you’re making a positive difference to someone’s life. And you’ll be working in a team of skilled, dedicated colleagues who’ll support you all the way.

We provide 24/7 support to some people, so this role would suit you if you like the idea of working shifts and hours that include some weekends, nights and Bank Holidays. You may also get the opportunity to accompany the people we support on holidays and attend training courses and other activities.

About you

You don’t need experience of support work or any special qualifications for this job - you’ll get plenty of training along the way. It’s great if you already have experience of learning disabilities, autism or dementia, but this is by no means essential. What matters most is your positive attitude to life and your desire to support people to live their life with as much independence, choice, dignity and control as possible.

What we offer

We offer a range of benefits and career development opportunities. We’ll give you a comprehensive induction, full training and support along the way. With Investors in People and Skills for Care accreditation we are committed to investing in our teams to ensure they have the specialist skills and expertise needed to support others to live the best life possible.

Join us and help us change lives.

Strictly no agencies please.

Hft's usual terms and conditions apply.

Hft is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. As a Disability Confident Employer, Hft is helping to ensure that disabled people have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations that people without disabilities do.

Successful applicants will need to undertake an enhanced disclosure check against the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Having a criminal record may not bar you from employment.

You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Learning Disabilities, Social Care, Voluntary Sector, Mental Health Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Care Staff, Community Development, Care Worker, Vulnerable People, Social Worker, Not for Profit, NFP, etc.

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The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust is a Quaker Trust which supports people who address the root causes of conflict and injustice.  We make grants to charities and other social change organisations, primarily in the UK.

We wish to appoint a Grants Officer to manage our grant making to groups in Northern Ireland. The post will be based at our office in York.

We are looking for a committed and self-starting person, with at least three years’ experience in the voluntary sector, capable of working in a small team and of managing relationships with a wide range of people. The successful applicant will have a personal commitment to the mission and values of the Trust.

The post is offered on a fixed term basis, as the Trust has recently come under new leadership and is expanding its staff team following a decision to increase grant spend.

The post is full time, 35 hours a week. We will consider a secondment from another grant-making organisation or operational charity, as it is an ideal opportunity for someone who would like to broaden their experience.  We will also consider a 0.8 fte appointment, compressed hours or job share applications.  The Trust offers a generous pension scheme, a pleasant working environment, and excellent terms and conditions.

The successful candidate needs to be available to start in post on Monday 25 November 2019.

The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Sunday 13 October. Interviews will be held in York on Friday 18 October.

Support Worker

Hft is a national charity that’s been supporting people with learning disabilities since 1962. We put the people we support at the centre of everything we do and use our experience to work in partnership with them to provide personalised services to more than 3,000 people.

Position: Supported Living Worker
Location: Sheffield & Derbyshire
Job type: Part time, Permanent
Hours: 30 Hours
Salary: Up to £8.85 on gaining a Health & Social Care Diploma/NVQ Level 2
Benefits: Apprenticeships - gain a fully funded Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care whilst earning. Hft Plus benefits package (discounts and rewards across shops, restaurants, gym membership and days out), 20 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays) increasing to 25 days after first year, contributory pension scheme and life assurance, an Employee Assistance Programme, annual staff award schemes, access to award winning training and development.

Closing date: Sunday 20th October 2019

About the role:

As a Support Worker at Hft you’ll be supporting adults with learning disabilities to live the best life possible. In these roles, everything you do will enable people to have choices about their own lives, creating flexible services that meet people’s needs and always looking for the best way of doing things.

There’s no such thing as a “typical day” for one of our Support Workers. You never know what you might end up doing. You could be supporting someone to make their breakfast in the morning, go swimming or to a local cafe in the afternoon – or even helping them plan their birthday party or a family event. Sometimes it’s challenging, but it’s always rewarding. You’ll go to work knowing that you’re making a positive difference to someone’s life. And you’ll be working in a team of skilled, dedicated colleagues who’ll support you all the way.

We provide 24/7 support to some people, so this role would suit you if you like the idea of working shifts and hours that include some weekends, nights and Bank Holidays. You may also get the opportunity to accompany the people we support on holidays and attend training courses and other activities.

About you

You don’t need experience of support work or any special qualifications for this job - you’ll get plenty of training along the way. It’s great if you already have experience of learning disabilities, autism or dementia, but this is by no means essential. What matters most is your positive attitude to life and your desire to support people to live their life with as much independence, choice, dignity and control as possible.

What we offer

We offer a range of benefits and career development opportunities. We’ll give you a comprehensive induction, full training and support along the way. With Investors in People and Skills for Care accreditation we are committed to investing in our teams to ensure they have the specialist skills and expertise needed to support others to live the best life possible.

Join us and help us change lives.

Strictly no agencies please.

You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Learning Disabilities, Social Care, Voluntary Sector, Mental Health Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Care Staff, Community Development, Care Worker, Vulnerable People, Social Worker, Not for Profit, NFP, etc.

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Closing Date: Midnight 6th October 2019
Interviews:  TBC

We are looking for an enthusiastic Reception Administrator to join the team at Robertson Street Hostel. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is highly organised and interested in managing the reception of a hostel.

At Thames Reach we are committed to helping homeless and vulnerable people to live in decent homes, build supportive relationships and lead fulfilling lives. Our vision is to end street homelessness and our aim is to deliver high quality, effective services to vulnerable people.

As Reception Administrator, the focus of your work will be to welcome clients, staff and visitors to the building and to deal with enquiries and requests in an efficient and professional way. You’ll set up systems to manage the post, take messages, book appointments for clients and ensure the reception is a safe and healthy working environment. A key part of the role will be talking to clients in the reception area.

You’ll be:

• Organised and efficient in your work
• Excellent at communicating
• Competent at using a computer and a range of software packages
• Committed to developing your knowledge and skills
• Responsive and flexible to the needs of the team and the clients

As well as a great working environment we also offer:

• Support to develop your leadership and strategic skills.
• A contributory pension scheme, tuition aid and management specific training.
• 29 days holiday and 8 paid bank holidays.

Thames Reach is committed to achieving a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We value, respect, and celebrate diversity. We welcome and encourage applicants from all sections of the community regardless of their history of homelessness, sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religious belief.

For more information and to apply please visit our website.

Campaigns and Communications Support Officer

£25,072 plus Inner London Allowance of £1,598

London EC1

Who we are:

The National Autistic Society is the UK’s leading charity for autistic people. Since 1962, we’ve been transforming lives, changing attitudes and helping to create a society that works for autistic adults and children.

We transform lives by providing support, guidance and practical advice for the 700,000 autistic adults and children in the UK, as well as their three million family members and carers. Autistic people turn to us at key moments or challenging times in their lives, be it getting a diagnosis, going to school or finding work.

We change attitudes by improving public understanding of autism and the difficulties many autistic people face. We also work closely with businesses, local authorities and government to help them provide more autism-friendly spaces, deliver better services and improve laws.

We have come a long way but it is not good enough. There is still so much to do to increase opportunities, reduce social isolation and build a brighter future for people on the spectrum. With your help, we can make it happen.

What we can offer you:

• Pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave
• Excellent induction, training and development programme including training about autism and opportunities to attend our conferences
• Online staff discount scheme for a range of benefits (cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan)
• Access to a 24-hour employee assistance programme

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for a Campaigns and Communications Support Officer to ensure the smooth running of the secretariat of The Care and Support Alliance, supporting the communications activities of the Alliance, and providing support to the NAS Policy and Campaigns team.

This is a full-time, permanent role, reporting into the Senior Media and Campaigns Manager.

Where you will be working:

Head Office – City Road, London

How to apply:

• To apply for this role please click the Apply button below
• When providing a supporting statement, please refer to the job description and person specification and include any information that shows your suitability for the role.
• Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from those with a diagnosis of autism.

The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

Marketing Communications Support Officer

Role Profile and Person Specification

Reports To: Director of Fundraising & Marketing
Hours: Full time (35 hours per week), Monday – Friday
Contract: Permanent (subject to 6 month probationary period)
Grade: Support officer Grade 1 £26,524
Direct Reports: None
Budget Responsibility: None
Main Place of Work: London, W1D
The building has a small lift which is only accessible from 1st floor landing.

Dignity in Dying and our sister charity Compassion in Dying are looking to recruit someone who can write compelling marketing copy which will inform, inspire and motivate our supporters, members and the people who use our services.

This is a role that will be pivotal in Dignity in Dying’s campaign to change the law on assisted dying and in Compassion in Dying’s work to raise public awareness of our existing rights to plan ahead for future care and treatment.

To apply please select the apply button shown and upload an up-to-date CV, a cover letter and an equal opportunities monitoring form.

Deadline: 20th October 2019
Interview date: End of October 2019

Dignity in Dying

So that no-one suffers needlessly and against their wishes in the final days or weeks of their life, Dignity in Dying campaigns for greater choice, control and access to services at the end of life. We advocate providing terminally ill adults with the choice of an assisted death, within strict legal safeguards, and for universal access to good quality end-of-life care.

In recent years Dignity in Dying’s campaign has increased in prominence, regularly securing national media coverage, and has moved up the public policy agenda. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment on a high-profile national campaign - a campaign that deals with one of the most important social, ethical and progressive issues of our time.

Compassion in Dying

Compassion in Dying is a national charity that supports people to prepare for the end of life – to talk about it, plan for it and record their wishes.  We can support people to plan for their treatment and care, in case a time comes when they can’t make decisions. This helps people get the support that’s right for them, when they need it. When what matters most to you is known and recorded, it makes it easier for your family, friends and healthcare professionals to follow your wishes, giving everyone peace of mind.

We help people through our free information line, publications and resources, and through our work with diverse communities. We specialise in supporting people to make Advance Decisions (‘Living Wills’) and to talk about their goals and priorities when living with a life-changing illness. Our free MyDecisions website helps people to record their wishes for care in a legally binding way.

Role Purpose

Dignity in Dying and Compassion in Dying are looking to recruit someone who can write compelling marketing copy which will inform, inspire and motivate our supporters, members and the people who use our services.

Writing skills, project management and an understanding of marketing for the third sector will all help you secure an interview for a role that will be pivotal in Dignity in Dying’s campaign to change the law on assisted dying and in Compassion in Dying’s work to raise public awareness of our existing rights to plan ahead for future care and treatment.

Key Responsibilities

- Copywriting of supporter communications intended to mobilise them around Dignity in Dying’s campaign – lead on the delivery of our well-established email and direct mail programmes, including managing and writing the Campaign newsletter, fundraising appeals and supporter emails
- Work closely with Dignity in Dying’s Scottish office to grow and mobilise our supporter base in Scotland
- Develop and project-manage marketing campaigns that increase the use of Compassion in Dying’s services
-Providing excellent customer services to our members and supporters, by letter, email and over the phone
- Manage relationships with external agencies such as print production suppliers and creative partners/agencies
- Support development and delivery of supporter journey plans and legacy marketing

Person Specification

Essential Skills and Abilities

- Excellent writing skills, including being able to write for different channels and audiences
- Ability to plan, organise and prioritise your own work
- Ability to assimilate new skills and information
- Good attention to detail and problem solving skills
- Strong IT skills

Desirable Skills and Abilities

- Familiar with email marketing systems
- The ability to analyse data to inform marketing campaigns
- Experience of working in a marketing team
- An understanding of direct marketing
- Knowledge of the voluntary sector
- Ability to manage and liaise with external suppliers to ensure quality, performance and value for money
- Good interpersonal and communications skills, including the ability to build strong working relationships and a professional telephone manner

Project management and an understanding of marketing for the third sector will also help you secure an interview.

Experience

We are interested in hearing from a wide range of candidates, you may have relevant experience from some of the following areas:

- Copywriting
- Email marketing
- Direct marketing
- Campaigning and communications

Values

- Commitment to Dignity in Dying’s vision and mission
- Commitment to Compassion in Dying’s vision and mission

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

Other organisations may call this role Junior Copywriter, Marketing Assistant, Email Marketing Assistant, Marketing Campaign Assistant, Trainee Marketing Executive, Junior Content Executive, or Trainee Direct Marketing Executive.

Relief Support Worker

Hft is a national charity that’s been supporting people with learning disabilities since 1962. We put the people we support at the centre of everything we do and use our experience to work in partnership with them to provide personalised services to more than 3,000 people.

Position: Relief Support Worker
Location: Devon
Job type: Relief, Permanent
Hours: Casual / Flexi
Salary: £8.21 (plus 12.07% in lieu of holiday pay)
Benefits Package: Apprenticeships - gain a fully funded Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care whilst earning; Hft Plus benefits package (discounts and rewards across shops, restaurants, gym membership and days out), 20 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays) increasing to 25 days after first year, contributory pension scheme and life assurance, an Employee Assistance Programme, annual staff award schemes, access to award winning training and development.

Closing date: Friday 18th October 2019

We are one of the largest learning disability charities in the UK, supporting 2,900 people through our friendly, supportive, creative and diverse teams.

Covering leave, training and sickness with hours that fit in with life's other commitments, a relief support worker role is an ideal way of discovering that this could be the career for you.

About the role

As a relief support worker at Hft you’ll be supporting adults with learning disabilities to live the best life possible. In this caring and creative role, everything you do will enable people to have choices about their own lives, creating flexible services that meet people’s needs and always looking for the best way of doing things.

The purpose of your role is to give the highest possible standards of support to individuals with moderate to severe learning disabilities, in all aspects of their daily lives. You’ll be helping to ensure the people we support:

- Build confidence to develop interests
- Feel secure and safe
- Are provided with any personal care needed with dignity
- Increase independence
- Are enabled to make as many choices as possible
- Achieve personal goals, which may include travel or holidays
- We provide 24/7 support to some people, as a relief support worker you will be requested to cover shifts regularly on an ad hoc basis.

About you

You don’t need experience of support work or any special qualifications for this job - you’ll get plenty of training along the way. Having the right values and wanting to make a difference to enable people to live a more fulfilling and independent life is what matters most. You will need to have good listening skills and a practical, caring approach. You also need to have basic level IT skills to be able to use a computer to record information about people you will be supporting.

It’s great if you already have experience of working with people with learning disabilities, autism or dementia, but it’s not essential. What matters most is your positive attitude to life and your desire to support people to live their life with as much independence, choice, dignity and control as possible.

What we offer

We offer a range of benefits and career development opportunities. We’ll give you a comprehensive induction, full training and support along the way. With Investors in People and Skills for Care accreditation we are committed to investing in you to ensure you have the specialist skills and expertise needed to support people to live the best life possible.

Find your place with us and help change lives.

Strictly No Agencies Please

Hft’s usual terms and conditions apply.

Hft is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. As a Disability Confident Employer, Hft is helping to ensure that disabled people have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations that people without disabilities do.

Successful applicants will need to undertake an enhanced disclosure check against the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Having a criminal record may not bar you from employment.

You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Learning Disabilities, Social Care, Voluntary Sector, Mental Health Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Care Staff, Community Development, Care Worker, Vulnerable People, Social Worker, Not for Profit, NFP, Relief Worker, Relief Support Worker, Care Assistant, etc.

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Closing date: 3 October 2019 at 11.30pm. Interviews: 11th and 14th October 2019.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic individual with considerable client or customer service experience to join us as an Advice Assistant and play an important support role.

A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change — with individuals, in communities, across society – and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve. 

In response to growing need, we are developing our service in Lancashire by offering advice, support and guidance to people in housing need on issues such as housing, debt and welfare benefits. We also offer an Information & Resource service to provide guided self-help to clients and specialist legal housing advice.

About the role

Based in Blackburn Central Library, right in the heart of the community, you will be carrying out initial fact finding triage interviews and booking appointments with the appropriate adviser, agreeing clients’ needs, providing them with basic information and advice and referring clients to other Shelter services or external agencies as appropriate. Carrying out case related support and research for Advisers and Senior Advisers and dealing with enquiries not only in person, but also by telephone and email and generating correspondence as necessary are also key elements of this role.

About you

We’re looking for a self-motivated, results-driven and customer focused individual with experience of working with vulnerable people and/or people with multiple and complex needs. With strong communication skills, a collaborative way of working and the ability to lead change and improve performance, you will also be proficient in the use of MS office applications and case management systems with good typing skills. A demonstrable interest or experience in one or more of the following areas of social welfare law: housing; welfare benefits; debt or community care is also needed.

Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, childcare vouchers, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, 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.

To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of an exciting new intiaitive and be the change you want to see in society.

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.

At Shelter, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. We are facing diverse problems, so need diverse people to tackle them.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

You’ve got a good understanding of mental health issues and really enjoy supporting others to achieve independence and lead their own recovery. All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Richmond Fellowship as a Recovery Worker.

Right now our Supported Housing service in Haringey is looking for someone like you to support the people who use our services to maintain their tenancy and independence in the community. Not only are we committed to putting them at the heart of everything we do, we recognise they should be involved in decisions that affect their future too. That’s why we need you to inspire and support them to lead their own recovery. So, whether it’s helping to come up with a personal support plan that will see them achieve their goals and aspirations, developing domestic and finance management skills or accessing work, leisure or educational opportunities, your empathy, enthusiasm and compassion will have every chance to shine. Entering accurate case notes onto our IT system will be important too. And, when it comes to regularly liaising with GP surgeries, the local council, charities etc. or promoting the service within the community, again, we'll count on you.

The chances are, you already work in the mental health field. What is for certain is that you’re caring, consistent, flexible and creative, work well under pressure, know how to connect with people at all levels and, like us, are keen to break down the stigma of mental health. Oh and you’re happy working independently or, as a valued member of our team, being part of a weekly rota system and available for on call duties.

The salary for this post is £19,943 with progression £20,480.

The closing date is 4th October 2019.

So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits, including a smartphone? Apply now via our website.

This is a rolling recruitment process, shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply.

Richmond Fellowship is part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone.

LawWorks (the Solicitors Pro Bono Group) is a charity which enables access to justice by encouraging and supporting legal pro bono in England and Wales. We work primarily with solicitors, law schools and law students, and other legal and non-legal volunteers and organisations.

Solicitor (employment law) - part time

21 hours - £21,957 (equivalent to £36,595 f/t) plus 5% pension.

This position provides an exciting opportunity to join a respected charity working to enable access to justice.

In addition to supporting a network of over 260 independent pro bono clinics (in England and Wales) and connecting charities with free legal advice, we also support solicitors to provide more 'in-depth' or specialised pro bono (sometimes called ‘secondary specialisation’).

We are looking for a qualified solicitor (minimum two years’ PQE) with experience in employment law.

You will lead on overseeing referrals and supervising pro bono solicitors from member law firms and In-house teams, on employment law cases, specifically unpaid wages and unlawful deduction matters. The role also includes (working with our Policy & External Affairs Team) supporting the development of training for pro bono volunteers.

The ability to work collaboratively and build and maintain relationships will be key.

We would consider applications for a secondment.There will be flexibility on the pattern of hours and days worked for this part-time role.

We are a busy and (for our size) complex charity, with a friendly team, a positive ethos and a commitment to doing all we can to ensure that LawWorks is a strong and efficient organisation and a great place to work.

More information about the role and how to apply is available on the LawWorks website.

The deadline for applications is 10.00am on Monday 14th October.

LawWorks is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications irrespective of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age.

Title: National Greyhound Homing Centre Manager 

£26k-£27k pa plus Live-In accommodation benefits

Job Role:

Are you looking for a new challenge, helping retired racing greyhounds find their loving forever homes?  Are you an aspiring deputy or supervisor looking to take that next step in your career in animal welfare? The Greyhound Trust National Support Centre is offering a fantastic opportunity for a talented individual to join us as our National Greyhound Centre Manager. After over 40 years of helping greyhounds in their transition from racing and matching them to homes where they will thrive in their retirement, the Greyhound Trust is opening its first, nationally owned and run homing centre.

Taking responsibility for the development of the National Greyhound Centre, you will need an excellent balance between leading and managing and getting actively involved in operations. Live-In accommodation is available with his position.

Key Responsibilities:

• To proactively manage all homing activities, with focus on ensuring greyhounds are assessed, matched and homed promptly and in line with Greyhound Trust policy and procedures
• Lead the creation, recruitment and development of the National Greyhound Centre team
• To ensure all greyhounds on site and in short term foster care are cared for in accordance with Greyhound Trust policy and procedures and current greyhound welfare legislation
• To manage the National Greyhound Centre as an efficient and effective business, minimising costs whilst maintaining high standards
• To ensure continuous operational improvement and maximise all resources within the centre
• To develop and oversee volunteer fundraising activity

Skills and experience we need from you:

• Proven success of delivering high standards of welfare and animal related homing activity
• Proven ability to recruit, induct, train and performance manage teams
• A clear understanding of budget management
• Site and facilities management
• Delivering high standards of Customer Care
• Running efficient administration systems
• Managing Health and Safety including Risk Assessments and COSHH
• IT skills including MS Word/Excel/Outlook to an intermediate level
• Managing volunteers
• Experience of line management, setting objectives and goals and holding regular supervision

The person:

• An experienced Team Leader having led and developed teams across animal welfare in previous roles.
• A strong communicator with the ability to get information across in a stimulating and engaging way to a variety of different audiences; colleagues, volunteers and key stakeholders
• Professional, proactive, positive and enthusiastic, with a strong work ethic and “can do” attitude. A multi-tasker who values the organisational set up of a strong volunteer base and our volunteer branch network
• Able to exhibit excellent discretion and adhere to professional standards and confidentiality
• Curious and inquisitive nature with the ability to work across all departments to ensure a fully joined up approach
• Enthusiastic and empathetic to the vision, mission and values of the Greyhound Trust, you must be happy working at a multifunctional head office site (with animals on site both in kennels and the office environment)

Desirable experience: 

• Experience in a greyhound welfare environment
• Experience in a companion animal homing environment
• Presentation skills for public speaking
• Understanding of canine behaviour theory and current practice

Desirable qualifications:

• A recognised canine behaviour qualification

Detailed (non-exhaustive) example of responsibilities:

The manager will be responsible for managing the welfare of all employees, volunteers and greyhounds; security and maintenance of buildings and all property belonging to Greyhound Trust and health & safety of all persons on site or working at Greyhound Trust events off site.

• To ensure the National Greyhound Centre achieves its performance targets while delivering a high level of greyhound welfare
• To optimise the homing operation at the centre in order to maximise numbers of greyhounds helped
• Ensure that the Greyhound Centre is run in accordance with current Greyhound Trust policies and procedures
• Develop and maintain an efficient working team, dealing openly and promptly with personnel issues when they arise
• With assistance from the Head of Operations and Welfare, set annual budgets, manage the centre finances efficiently and lead the team to promote an environment of cost awareness

• To regularly review systems and procedures at the centre to maximise efficiency, successful homing, and customer service
• Ensure the centre, facilities and equipment are managed efficiently to ensure a high standard of presentation
• To arrange or attend targeted events which maximise awareness of the centre and Greyhound Trust locally, liaising with the fundraising and external affairs directorates as necessary

Standard hours are 37 hours per week on a locally determined rota which will include weekend and bank holiday working. Due to the nature of the work of Greyhound Trust and this post, it will be necessary to exceed these hours when the workload demands. You will need to a hold a full valid UK driving licence.

Closing date for applications is the 19th October, with first interviews taking place W/C 28th October