Are you an experienced fundraiser with a flair for securing income from trusts and foundations?

After a number of years with us, our Fundraising Manager is moving on to a new role as Charity Director with a large NHS hospital trust. We plan to replace her with an ambitious candidate who will build on her excellent work and bring about a step change in the amount of money we raise from grant makers.

About the role we’re offering

This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone who already has some line management experience, or an ambitious fundraiser who is looking for their first management role. In particular, we’re looking for someone who has a proven track record of securing trust and grant income for capital and other projects, and the ability to significantly increase funding from this source. In addition, you’ll be responsible for the delivery of a comprehensive and cost-effective fundraising strategy, considering the whole suite of traditional and innovative fundraising techniques.

About Paul Strickland Scanner Centre

Based in the grounds of Mount Vernon Hospital, Paul Strickland Scanner Centre has been a pioneering, independent medical charity since 1985. Following an intense market research programme and stakeholder consultation, we recently rebranded and explicitly focussed our brand on cancer imaging, a field we’re an internationally recognised leader in and which is close to the heart of our patients.

Our business is providing CT, MRI and PET-CT scans for mainly cancer patients, and our scanners and other equipment are frequently updated to make sure our patients enjoy the highest quality care we can provide. We also support ground-breaking medical research to bring about breakthroughs in the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of cancer.

All our staff are on NHS contracts, which means you will benefit from an excellent package, including regular opportunities for pay progression under the NHS Agenda for Change scheme, generous holiday allowance, flexible working and membership of the NHS pension scheme. This post qualifies for the NHS Outer London High Cost Area Supplement (HCAS) of 15% (maximum payment of £4,743, which has been included in the advertised salary.

We take real interest in the development of our staff and pride ourselves on providing excellent training and development opportunities.

More information

We're only able to consider applications made through the NHS Jobs portal.

Introduction

We wish to appoint a first class candidate who will develop, deliver and lead our volunteer programmes, including our befriending service and meet our objectives for volunteering.

Job Summary

You will take volunteering with us to the next level, recruiting and supervising volunteers to ensure they are at the heart of our work with young carers. You will lead the development, delivery and promotion of our volunteer based young carers befriending scheme, delivering the scheme and encouraging other volunteering for BE FREE YC across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse Districts.

Key responsibilities

Befriending service:

• Promote, recruit and train volunteers suitable and willing to engage with young carers as befrienders;
• Register and meet with young carers and their families and become the link between young carers and their families and volunteers;
• In liaison with young carers support staff, match young carers with befriending volunteers;
• Monitor, supervise and support the befriending relationships, being on call as required.

Routine administrative tasks:

• Produce risk assessments for befriending meetings, maintain a calendar of meetings, ensure all required reporting is recorded;
• Review and respond to feedback from clients and volunteers;

• Liaise with clients, volunteers and staff on sensitive issues;

Other Volunteering:

• Encourage corporate volunteering, taking into account the sensitive nature of our work;
• Encourage and support volunteers willing to support the organisation in a variety of ways;
• Hold regular meetings with our volunteers to help create a volunteering community;
• Stay current with volunteer management best practice to provide advice and support about volunteering issues to ensure that BE FREE YC is delivering the best volunteering experiences possible;
• Manage budgets and work plans, prioritising a demanding workload;
• Liaise and work with colleagues to ensure Young Carers, their families and volunteers have a positive experience of our service;
• Ensure all tasks, procedures, and practices comply with all BE FREE YC policies, procedures and guidance;
• Assist in promoting and publicising BE FREE YC and in the production of other communications;
• Assist with the community engagement of BE FREE YC;
• Keep abreast of, and follow at all times, national and local policy in relation to young carers and volunteering;
• Monitor and evaluate work, producing records and reports as required;
• Contribute to a safe, positive and friendly working atmosphere;
• Provide reports and information to Trustees and other reporting as required;
• Attend and contribute to internal meetings and training and represent the organisation at external meetings as required;
• Actively contribute to and support the development of BE FREE YC;
• Undertake any other duties as requested by the Director.

This job description is not intended to be comprehensive but indicative. Responsibilities may be varied from time to time, depending on the needs of the Organisation

Access to your own transport is essential as the post is based in Didcot and currently covers South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse Districts.

Supervisory Responsibility

Volunteers.

Operations Director

Salary from £45,500 - £54,500 Per Annum

Full time Permanent

Direct reports: 7

Flexible location – either home or office based (London or Oxford).  Travel to London required, a minimum of 3 times per month.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Young Enterprise senior team at an important time for the charity as we work with our new CEO to launch a transformational new three-year strategy. 

The Operations Director is responsible for ensuring that YE’s strategic aims and priorities, budget, business plan and quality standards are effectively delivered through YE’s young people facing programmes.

The successful candidate will lead and manage a high performing team, providing direction, support, motivation to achieve or exceed agreed KPI’s across young people facing programme delivery, and will work closely with YE’s other senior managers to continue developing our One Team approach to fundraising and the continued integration of YE’s young people and educator facing programme offer.

For full details of the role and essential skills and experience please refer to the attached Job Description.

To apply please submit your CV and a covering letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) outlining your suitability for the role by midday on Monday 4th Nov 2019.  Applications without a covering letter will not be considered. 

Candidates should be available to interview on Friday 8th November.

Young Enterprise is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Contract Type: Fixed Term for 6 months

Hours: Full time - 35 hours a week

Location: Flexible (with regular travel)

Working within the Stewardship Function, this role represents an exciting opportunity for a creative, proactive and organised individual to join a successful and skilled team. Collaborating with Fundraisers, the successful candidate will provide bespoke and memorable stewardship for high-net-worth supporters and prospects of The Prince’s Trust, in particular those looked after by the Regional Philanthropy Team.

To learn more about the rolle, please download the job description. 

About The Prince’s Trust

We are a youth charity whose mission is to help young people transform their lives by developing the confidence and skills, to live, learn and earn. This year we will support more than 70,000 young people through a range of proven programmes, with three in four achieving a positive outcome!

We have a bold ambition to extend the reach and impact of our work and help one million more young people transform their lives over the next ten years.  Our job is to inspire them, support them and release their potential, so that they can thrive and society can prosper.  We will focus on innovation, to ensure we adapt and remain relevant in a rapidly changing world.  We owe it to ourselves and the young people we serve, to do the best work of our lives and to help give them an increasing stake in our economy and society. They are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us.

The Prince’s Trust is committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the welfare of the children and young people we work with. Successful applicants to roles at The Prince’s Trust will be subject to criminal vetting checks, and where necessary for the role, a check at an enhanced level will be required.

To apply for this vacancy please go to our website and complete the online application.  To help you with the supporting statement section, you may want to download a copy of the Prince’s Trust Behavioural Framework.

A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we'd like a helping hand. We'll be in touch if we need you.

VoiceAbility are recruiting for an advocate to join our Bradford team, a 22.5 hour per week, part time, permanent position is available. VoiceAbility supports people who face disadvantage or discrimination to have a voice that counts. Providing advocacy and user involvement services across England, VoiceAbility is a growing organisation working with people who are vulnerable or marginalised to raise their voices and have their rights respected.

About the role:

Advocates support people who may be marginalised or vulnerable to speak up and be heard. Their work strengthens voices, supports human rights and changes lives. Advocacy can be vital for people who cannot speak up for themselves, or people who feel they do not have the power to do so. Advocates work in the front line delivering positive outcomes for the people they support. Advocates will support and enable service users’ understanding of their options. Advocates empower individuals to communicate their views in decision making processes, supporting them to make challenges when necessary and asking pertinent questions on the person’s behalf where they are unable to do so for themselves.

The role will is office based with travel across Bradford to care homes, hospitals, and clients’ homes.

Location: Office based Bradford.

Hours: 1 x 22.5 hour per week post.

Benefits: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays; 5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution; Salary sacrifice pension scheme; Separate Life Assurance Cover; Staff discount scheme including supermarkets, fashion, restaurants, cinemas, holidays and much more; Discounted Gym Membership; Cycle to Work; Employee Assistance programme; Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance; Support with professional development.

Closing date for applications: 13th November 2019

Interviews: 20th November 2019

About you:

• Be passionate about empowering and enabling individuals to have their wishes, feelings, beliefs, and needs taken into account when decisions are made about their care

• Demonstrate excellent verbal, listening and written communication skills

• Have the ability to engage with people with complex needs and communication difficulties

• Be experienced in influencing and working with health and social care professionals, legal services, care staff, family members etc.

• Be able to build good relationships with clients, health and social care professionals, legal professionals and carers

• Be able to identify and act appropriately where issues of safeguarding individuals arise

• Have strong IT skills to accurately record information in line with policy and current data standards

• Be experienced in working with marginalised and vulnerable adults and/or children

• Be able to research complex and sensitive issues independently, using case law, national policy and guidance for advocates to work for resolution of issues

• Be able to work to tight and changing deadlines

• Be able to work independently

• Hold a full, clean UK driving licence and have access to own vehicle. There is extensive travel involved in the role

Desirable skills or experience:

• Hold or be working towards Independent Advocacy Qualification.

• Knowledge and experience of the, Care Act (2014) and Mental Capacity Act (2007),The Principles of Human Rights and Advocacy, and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. Mental Health Act (1983, revised 2007).

We welcome in particular applications from suitable candidates from Asian, Black Minority Ethnic backgrounds.

NB If you don't already hold the Independent Advocacy Qualification, it is a requirement of that you complete this within 12 months of commencing employment.

You may have experience of the following: Advocate, Vulnerable Adults, Social Worker, Healthcare, Policy, Legislation, Support Worker, Charity, Third Sector etc. Advice & Guidance

How to Apply:

To apply for this role, please visit our website to complete the online application and upload your CV detailing your work history.

Wellbeing Support Worker - Housing

North Somerset

£18,000 per annum

Two roles: 37 or 30 hours per week, permanent 

Happy to Talk Flexible Working

Do you want to work in a community, helping local people reconnect with what is important to them?

Can you listen without telling people what to do, keeping them at the heart of finding answers to problems?

Do you enjoy working as part of a team to tackle loneliness across diverse communities? 

If your answer to these questions is yes, our client has an exciting new job opportunity that could be for you.

Background

Our client is one of the largest landlords in the South West and are ranked in the top 50 of The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Not-for-Profit Organisations to work for in the UK.  They care about their colleagues and can offer you a competitive package of employment working as part of a great team.

What you'll be doing

You will be working with people on a one to one basis, providing advice and support through home visits as well as in group situations.

You will help people reconnect with where they live and what’s important to them, helping them understand and manage their health and wellbeing, while reducing loneliness and isolation. You will also work with people aged 50+ to remain living independently at home for as long as they want.

More about you

You’ll know about what is going on in a community, how to make connections so things happen and have a passion for learning and listening to people with different needs.

You will need to take up an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check for this role.

When and where you'll be doing it 

You will be able to work flexibly, Monday to Friday, based around customers’ needs.

You’ll be based in North Somerset

What will you get in return?

Our client thinks you’ll have a job that makes you feel good about what you’re doing – you will make a difference to customers’ lives every day. 

You’ll get:

• 26 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) rising to 29 after 3 years’ service 

• Opportunity to earn performance related pay

• Company Pension contribution of up to 10%

• Flexible Benefits including health care, gym membership, buying holiday

• A day’s leave on your birthday

Our client wants to get the right person for the right job but also recognise that their workforce is under represented with people from some communities who they work with. They operate a disability confident scheme to offer tailored support if you have a disability and would also like to hear from you if you come from a Black and Minority Ethnic or LGBTQ+ community.  They also welcome applications from customers.

Fantastic new role for a fully integrated consumer marketing manager to join this world famous horticultural charity.

Marketing Manager - Up to £52,000 - London

THE COMPANY
A fabulous opportunity has opened up in one of the UK's best loved charities which is focused on attracting membership and visitors to their multiple attractions and events. Based in Central London, this is a highly commercial charity that delivers diverse multi channel marketing to attract a large scale and loyal following.

THE ROLE
In the job of B2C Marketing Manager you will be responsible for
- developing effective and innovative consumer marketing and local PR plans across 5 gardens to increase visitor and income
- managing and developing 5 marketing managers
- leading the long term planning of the integrated marketing campaigns and supporting the day-to-day delivery
- working closely with stakeholders, agencies and partners
- the annual planning of gardens marketing budgets

YOU
As the successful B2C Marketing Manager you will have
- a track record of developing and implementing integrated B2C marketing campaigns for multiple products across the entire marketing mix
- experience of using audience insight to plan campaigns
- experience of campaign creative development and media planning
- excellent team management skills and experience
- previous experience of destination marketing would be advantageous

If you can tick the boxes above apply online NOW!

Marketing Manager - Up to £52,000 - London

We are looking for an experienced of PR and Marketing professional to play an active part in formulating the marketing and communications strategy to support a very well-established charitys growth and business development, both nationally and internationally.

Main Duties
To play a key role in implementing the digital communications strategy to maximise the charitys on-line presence and to ensure the structure, design and content of the website supports the charitys marketing, communications and fundraising strategies.
Responsible for coordinating, writing and editing supporter publicity and marketing materials

Responsible for researching, writing, commissioning and editing content, and supporting the production process from concept to distribution.

Responsible for sourcing relevant material for and liaising with an external agency on the production of a supporter and corporate newsletter and e-newsletters

Liaise with the website provider and keep abreast of new developments

Under the direction of the Director of Development, work with any website provider on refreshing or renewing website.
Act as digital media liaison, responsible for the development, coordination, and updating of various online and social networking sites.
Be responsible for developing and maintaining the brand/message and upholding brand guidelines.

The Candidate
Relevant degree and/or professional qualification and/or relevant experience
At least 3 years experience of leading PR/Marketing campaigns
A high level of communications experience, preferably in the not for profit sector, maritime industry or church environment
Ability to write clear and jargon-free copy
Ability to deliver innovative and strategic productions
Experience of setting up and maintaining websites/blogs and social networking sites including Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn etc.
Fluency in IT systems Word and Outlook and Excel
Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud Photoshop/InDesign would be an advantage.

IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future. We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone, but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

At St Mungo’s, our vision is that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Lease and Contracts Officer within the Strategic Asset Management team to help ensure that St Mungo’s property commitments are compliant and fit for purpose and to oversee the management of organisation wide contracts.  The department is responsible for ensuring that the buildings we occupy provide good value for money, are legally compliant and provide the facilities our clients need to assist in their recovery from homelessness.

We are seeking a proactive individual who will co-ordinate the leases management, agreements and contracts processes in order to support the Head of Facilities in ensuring that all leases, contracts and databases are accurate, up to date and compliant with organisational policy. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who will manage a small, but motivated and dynamic team.

As the post-holder, you will be responsible for reviewing and collating all documentation required for agreeing new leases and management agreements in line with St Mungo’s policy. You will need to liaise with contractors, consultants and agents to co-ordinate information.  Added to this you will be working with Managers and Regional Managers, as well as specialist departments across the organisation to collate data from other internal information databases.

To be successful you will have experience in working with legal documentation such as leases and contracts.  You will be adept at gaining co-operation from a wide range of people, both internally and externally. You will also have the ability to manage time and workload effectively to achieve a variety of competing priorities within specified deadlines.

You will need to have strong communication skills and to be able to effectively use a range of computer software applications, to include databases and Microsoft Office.

In return, we offer a range of benefits including a pension scheme, staff discounts scheme and initiatives to help you maintain a healthy work/life balance. We are also committed to providing our staff with a wide range of learning and development opportunities; in support of their personal and professional development.

Closing Date: 10am Monday 4 November 2019

Interviews and Assessment: Wednesday 13 and Friday 15 November 2019.

Please be advised that all appointments will be made on St Mungo’s current standard Terms and Conditions (T&Cs); this also applies to any internal candidates.

At St Mungo’s, equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the organisation's values and how we work. We are in the top 50 of Stonewall’s Workplace Equality Index 2019, we are also proud to have been awarded Personnel Today’s 2018 Diversity and Inclusion (Public Sector) award and we are a Disability Confident Employer. To ensure that our workforce reflects the diversity of our clients as well as the communities that we live and work within, we encourage and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Shop Manager (Knaresborough) (TRD2437)

Location: Knaresborough

Salary: £18,420 per annum

About Us

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty. That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 19 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. 

Oxfam Purpose

To work with others to overcome poverty and suffering 

Trading Purpose

To make as much money as possible to overcome poverty and suffering

About our Oxfam Shops

Open for business since 1948, Oxfam shops are at the heart of the charity and their community, raising vital funds and increasing public awareness of what we do. They are always guided by our values of empowerment, accountability and inclusiveness and focussed on making as much money as possible.

The Role of our Shop Managers

Commercially aware and constantly looking for new business opportunities, shop managers motivate their teams and create a safe and energised work environment. They have high standards, a strong drive to achieve results and are accountable for their business.

The role of the shop manager is empowered, varied, busy and gives the opportunity to work with some amazing people. Shop managers are pivotal for the success of our business and can make a real difference. Oxfam operates a volunteer operating model, in which volunteers are empowered to take over most of the tasks within the shop, including running the shop in the manager’s absence. 

Often the only paid member of staff, our managers are comfortable in this environment, really enjoy working with others and are great at delegating to their teams. Excellent communicators, they are creative, and always look for opportunities to attract new supporters every day.

Our Values and Commitment to Safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Key Skills and Competencies required

• Significant leadership qualities and experience. (E)
• Ability to build, retain and develop a team. (E)
• Strong drive to achieve results through others. (E)
• Ability to delegate, coach and listen. (E)
• Enjoys working with people and has a friendly and approachable manner. (E)
• Ability to manage time under conflicting priorities. (E)
• Ability to demonstrate resilience to the everyday pressures that come with the role. (E)
• Excellent communication skills.(E)
• Ability to motivate self and others. (E)
• High level of motivation, enthusiasm and a sense of fun. (E)
• Open and adaptable to change and able to support others through it. (E)
• Commercial awareness and judgement. (D)
• Ability to establish and maintain successful retail processes and merchandising. (E)
• Ability to understand and interpret basic financial reports. (D)
• IT literacy and numeracy skills. (Using email systems and online resources; use and understand basic spreadsheets and word processing packages. Be aware of and be open to the role of social networking and ecommerce.) (E)
• Eager and required to adhere to Oxfam’s principles and values (click here) as well as the promotion of diversity and gender rights (click here).  (E)
• Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equity, diversity, gender, child safety and staff health and wellbeing principles. (E)

How to apply 

To apply, please click the apply button. As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB takes its obligation to protect the rights of children and vulnerable people very seriously; therefore, the successful candidate for this post will be also subject to extensive background checking, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS), as this role involves unsupervised access to the above-mentioned groups.

For full information surrounding DBS and the vacancy, please view the full job description. 

Our client is a leading professional membership organisation and not for profit, based in the City of London.

They are recruiting a new Membership Advisor to join the team.
You and your team will be responsible for handling calls and emails from sector specialists wanting to become a member.

You are not required to have previous experience in this field, but it's essential you have strong written and verbal communication skills.
It's also key that you are a natural team player, have a strong work ethic, process driven and achievement-orientated.

You'll be pleased to hear the office culture is friendly, inclusive and a really positive environment to work in.

Please get in touch before this Wedneasday (23rd) as interviews will take place this week!

Marketing Lead

£50,000-£54,000pa

London

The Marketing Lead, with the support of the Head of Marketing and Communications will lead the strategic direction and be accountable for marketing and brand campaigns for Comic Relief, including Red Nose Day, Sport Relief and year-round activities.

Key Accountabilities / Objectives:

· Shaping and oversight of the implementation of brand and marketing strategies to support the Public Fundraising 5 year plan, on both Comic Relief’s flagship campaigns and year round activity.

· To lead on briefings to the media agency and creative teams (internal and external) to produce exciting campaigns, engaging priority audiences across multi-channels.

· To lead and work with the digital content and fundraising teams to ensure the website is fully optimised to maximise income.

· To proactively work with BBC Audience and Marketing teams to co-create a marketing plan to drive audience viewing figures Comic Relief campaigns.

· To work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to provide expertise around maximising the impact of Comic Relief projects and campaign.

· To work with Impact & Investment to develop a messaging framework around our four pillars of investment which can be integrated into all campaigns and fundraising activity.

· To lead on the development of an engagement strategy which shapes the organisational content calendar working collaboratively with the social, media and donor management teams.

Essential Education and Skills:

· Experience of leading a major marketing activities, teams or projects for a high-profile brand.

· Significant brand marketing experience.

· Experience of managing within a matrix of channel experts and multi-disciplined marketing leads.

· Experience of managing multiple stakeholder relationships and balancing conflicting demands.

· Key Competencies:

· Exceptional networking, negotiating, influencing and persuading skills.

· Think strategically and be able to evaluate decisions in the short, medium and long term.

· Effective Communication skills, written and oral – including strong presentation skills.

· Building and sustaining effective working relationships both internally and externally.

To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online.

Role closes - 12:00pm, 30th Oct 2019 GMT (Europe/London)

Community Development Coordinator - Housing 

North Somerset

£22,036 per annum

37 hours per week, permanent 

Happy to Talk Flexible Working

Can you deliver exceptional face-to-face customer experiences?

Do you easily build effective relationships with a wide range of people including customers, colleagues and community partners, with an ability to influence and negotiate?

Do you have the skills to really listen to and recognise what it is that customers really want and be committed to achieving the best possible outcome?

Do you enjoy working as part of a team to tackle loneliness across diverse communities? 

If your answer to these questions is yes, our client has an exciting new job opportunity that could be for you.

Background

Our client is one of the largest landlords in the South West and are ranked in the top 50 of The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Not-for-Profit Organisations to work for in the UK.  They care about colleagues and can offer you a competitive package of employment working as part of a great team.

What you'll be doing

You’ll be connecting people to their communities providing advice, information and support as well as volunteering opportunities to people over 50 in North Somerset. 

You’ll work with health partners, the Voluntary Sector and local community groups to help people reconnect with where they live and to positively impact on health, loneliness and isolation.

You’ll lead a team of Wellbeing Workers and Village Agents based across North Somerset, who work with a caseload of customers in the same localities.

More about you

You’ll be engaged with your local community and want to give something back, together with a passion for working with people from different backgrounds.

You’ll demonstrate positivity and the ability to lead a team of Wellbeing Workers and Village Agents.

You’ll need a good knowledge of North Somerset services and communities and excellent people skills. You will have experience of engaging with communities, the ability to build strong local partnerships and a commitment to developing and sustaining local groups and activities.

You’ll be practical and have the ability to get great results.  You will have excellent people management skills and an understanding of the challenges of managing a remote working team.

At the same time you will demonstrate resilience and the desire to work in an interesting environment where no day is ever the same!

We will need to take up an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check for this role.

When and where you'll be doing it 

You will be able to work flexibly, Monday to Friday, based on customers’ needs.

You’ll be based in the North Somerset.

What will you get in return?

Our client thinks you’ll have a job that makes you feel good about what you’re doing – you will make a difference to customers’ lives every day. 

You’ll get:

• A day’s leave on your birthday

• 26 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) rising to 29 after 3 years’ service 

• Opportunity to earn performance related pay

• Company Pension contribution of up to 10%

• Flexible Benefits including health care, gym membership, buying holiday

The organisation recognises that as an organisation they are underrepresented in certain areas. Therefore they operate the disability confident scheme to encourage disabled applicants and welcome applications from candidates who are BAME or LGBTQ+.  They also welcome applications from customers.

Our client has an exciting opportunity within their Positive Behaviour team for an experienced practitioner to implement their PBS strategy.

You will be working for a national charity supporting people with autism, learning disabilities and mental health needs. They put people at the centre of everything they do, so that they get support that truly meets their needs.

Location: South East region, based in Maidstone office

Salary: £31,000 to £35,000

Hours: Full Time, Part-Time or Job Share

Benefits:  Life Insurance, Critical Illness Protection, free access to Employee Assistance Programme, discounted shopping vouchers & an attendance bonus.

About the role:

As Positive Behavioural Support Practitioner you will implement our client’s PBS strategy, creating capable environments that improve wellbeing and quality of life for the people supported, whilst reducing challenging behaviour and the use of restrictive interventions.

Some of the key responsibilities are listed below, additional tasks may be required according to individuals’ needs and wishes and those of the organisation

• Provide support to services both existing and in development, who work with individuals who may challenge and/or have Autistic Spectrum Support needs
• Support the process of developing a team of staff
• Participate in the development of existing services

About you:

As Positive Behavioural Support Practitioner you will possess extensive knowledge and experience in the field of learning disabilities and behaviours that may challenge.

Essential skills for this role must include:

• You must be skilled in carrying out functional assessment and analysis of behaviours, devising behavioural support plans.
• Competent in the use of IT including Microsoft Office.
• The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams and individuals outside of your own practice.
• Experienced in devising and delivering training.
• A relevant qualification is essential (IABA, Tizard Centre, Welsh Centre or equivalent)
• Applicants must be a car owner/driver.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: PBS Practitioner, Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner (PBS), Positive Behaviour Support Coordinator, Senior Behavioural Practitioner (Complex Needs), PBS Facilitator, Mental Health Practitioner, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Wellbeing Practitioner, Specialist Support Practitioner etc.