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This is an exciting and varied role with opportunity to explore and develop new fundraising ideas, as well as supporting the delivery of our hospice led challenges and our successful events portfolio and would suit someone with knowledge and a passion for these areas of fundraising.

You will be a positive influencer and an engaging communicator. You must have the skills required to build successful relationships and partnerships in order to maximise fundraising opportunities and income generation.

You would be joining a successful and experienced fundraising team where working together to support one another is paramount.

Does your dream job involve, sporting and challenge events and motivating people to take part for St Luke’s? Are you full of energy, and enthusiasm? Are you organised and creative with a passion to deliver the very best supporter care?

If this feels like you, your new role in 2024 could be right here at St Luke’s Hospice.

The role is full time at 37.5 hours (other hours may be considered for the right applicant).

We are seeking an enthusiatic candidate to take overall operational management and administrative responsibility for internal and external venue bookings, principally at St George's Centre and St George's Church Leeds. With support for the Events Coordinators at other venues in Leeds for which St George's Church has responsibility (currently Holy Trinity Boar Lane and St Augustine's Wrangthorn). 

The position is a dual role. You’ll join as the organisation’s sole dedicated Youth Worker and will lead on a portion of Free to Be’s year-round follow-on support for vulnerable young people who we have initially engaged via our Thrive Outside residentials. This will involve working with a member of the management team to run our Young Leader and Mentoring programmes as well as working one to one with a small caseload of our children who have more complex needs.

You’ll also help lead at least 10 of our residential projects across each year - working on the ground with the children, leading the volunteers, and helping make the projects special, safe, and transformative for vulnerable young people.

Key Responsibilities: 

1. Youth Work (approx. 60% of workload):

When not on residentials (see below), you’ll help to lead the delivery of our year-round work. All of our young people come to us initially through our Thrive Outside ‘Gateway’ residentials. Through that residential week they’ll build deep trust with the organisation. Many however have complex life situations requiring longer term support. Your role will be to deliver and lead the youth work elements of this longer-term support. This will include:

a)     Co-lead our ‘Young Leader’ Programme. This programme currently consists of a weekend residential training project to skill up young people, aged 14-17, who have previously attended residentials as younger children, to return as volunteers on those projects. Young Leaders also attend a thank you and feedback weekend each Autumn. We have recently begun to develop this programme further to offer greater year-round support including 1:1 keywork and support through challenges; sessions focusing on life skills development; linking them into work experience/capacity building experiences. We would also like to develop a ‘Youth Board’ or similar in the coming couple of years. You will lead the youth development aspects of the programme: delivering support sessions and keywork to Young Leaders, arranging development opportunities, building participation, and growing the offer over time. 

b)     Hold a small caseload of higher need young people. Working with a caseload of 4-6 young people at any one time you will deliver targeted 1:1 keywork sessions supporting young people with significant needs – offering advice, support, activities, and crucially help to work through sensitive or complex issues including difficult relationships with parents/carers; low school attendance; challenges with emotional/mental health.

c)      Hold a small caseload of volunteer mentors and their mentees - providing regular support, supervision, and guidance meetings to the mentors; ensure mentors are running sessions safely and in line with policy; leading Start of Mentoring meetings with children, parents and mentors; taking the lead on liaising with the wider network of support around the child Including advocacy, attending multi agency meetings and safeguarding referrals. Mentoring is one of Free to Be's follow-on programmes.

d)      of support, building on relationships built during our Initial residentials. Volunteer mentors are matched to our existing young people requiring ongoing support, and then offer regular sessions for at least a year with a focus on building young people's confidence and emotional health.

2. Thrive Outside Project Coordination (approx. 40% of workload):

Our residential projects are immersive, exhausting in all the right ways, and full of opportunities for children to feel included, valued and successful. Children usually spend 5 days at a time with us - many will paddle in the sea for the first time, play hide and seek in the woods, build rafts, canoe across lakes, visit farms, forests, ruined castles and splash through streams. A small number of projects are camping based, but most run from a variety of residential centres that we hire for the purpose. The majority of  these projects take place during the school holidays.

We want you to play a key part in at least 10 such projects a year. Initially spending time in the different project roles (working intensively with small groups of children; providing floating support to the project coordinators; perhaps overseeing catering or driving our minibusses.). Once you are familiar with the way  projects work, we will support you to progress to lead and coordinate them, working alongside a member of our staff team or an experienced volunteer. This will involve managing teams of between 5 and 25 volunteers, to oversee the wellbeing of between 8 and 20 children and young people per project.

Jointly with the other project coordinator, you will:

• Take lead responsibility for the organisation, structure, and safe running of the project.

• Provide leadership, support and direction to the project’s volunteer team. Set the tone and ethos of   the project, understand and model Free to Be’s approach to supporting young people, and lead the team to create the best experience possible for the children.

• Build excellent working relationships with Free to Be’s children and young people, ensuring they feel welcomed and included and that their safety and support needs are fully met during the project.

•  Support the volunteer team to respond effectively and in a positive manner to children presenting behaviour,risk issues (including safeguarding issues), or other challenges which may arise.

• Liaise with the parents/carers of Free to Be children, building positive and supportive relationships, understanding many may have been let down by statutory or other organisations in the past.

• Work to ensure safety and quality standards on residentials are of the highest level by ensuring Free toBe’s policies and processes, (including safeguarding, health and safety) are implemented at all times and issues are efficiently and constructively problem-solved, with the support of the leadership team.

•  Be the ultimate problem solver on the project - anything can happen, and frequently does!

As a small but fast-growing charity, we may also, from time to time, ask you to step in and support with other tasks in line with the development of the organisation.

Finance Business Partner
Salary £50,000 - £60,000
Permanent, Full-time
Hybrid Working, 2 days in office
Location: Stratford

A prestigious humanitarian Not for Profit organisation is recruiting a Finance Business Partner to take on a key role against the backdrop of a transformation programme. As the Finance Business Partner you will be responsible for the following duties:

• You will bring valuable experience, financial and business acumen that will drive the delivery of the long-term plan
• Working closely with the Head of finance and other key stakeholders, you will support the business with understanding its risks, monitor and track progress against plan, understand factors driving business results, build relationships with managers and provide business insight and advice. You will also lead on finance systems and process transformation projects
• Analyse and investigate financial performance for all business areas to identify areas of weakness
• Provide commercial financial advice and guidance tailored to the individual needs of stakeholders that enables them to deliver their business and financial objectives
• Develop and operate appropriate financial models and tools to support recommendations of pricing for products and services to achieve financial goals

This opportunity provides an excellent platform for a qualified accountant to build on their Business Partnering skills whilst playing a key role in organisation’s transformation journey

This is an exciting opportunity for the right individual. The successful candidate will be fully qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA) with previous experience gained in audit, the charity, commercial or wider 
public sector. You will have robust technical skills and be highly organised. We are looking for someone who is eager to learn, strong analytical skills, excellent communication, financial modelling, and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Experience. You will possess the ability to influence and build rapport with a range of finance and non-finance persons across the organisation. 

Environmental Education Tutor

Are you passionate about education and the environment? Are you a confident communicator with the ability to nurture and inspire children, young people and adults – whatever the weather!

The charity has recently undertaken an exciting period of development and expansion at the award-winning Earth Lab and surrounding green spaces, creating an environment that is fully equipped for learning and a pleasure to teach in.

This is an amazing opportunity to make a real difference to the educational offer and the impact on children and young people’s understanding of the natural environment and their place within it.

Position: Environmental Education Tutor

Location: Little Wittenham, OX14 4QZ

Hours: Part time, 21 hours per week (flexible working available)

Salary: £24,150 per annum pro rata (£14,490 per annum actual)

Contract: 12 months, maternity cover

Benefits: 26+ days holiday per year, pension contribution, flexible working arrangements

Closing Date: Thursday 25th April 2024. (We may close the advert sooner, subject to volume and quality of applications, so don’t hesitate to apply if you have the skills and experience we’re looking for.)

The Role

The Environmental Education Tutor a key role in the multidisciplinary Education team, supporting all areas of work, from school visits to community engagement with young adults and families. You will lead and engage groups from early years to adults through three education programmes: Earth School, Earth Skills and Earth Explorers.

This role has co-responsibility for the coordination of the Earth Skills programme, working with young people with special educational needs on an Open College Network accredited course.

Accountabilities include:

• Working with the Environmental Education Manager to continue developing the STEM focused Earth School content
• Maintain excellent relationships with schools, parents and other stakeholders
• Co-responsibility for the administration, coordination, and delivery of the Countryside Skills programme
• Work with the Environmental Education Manager to develop other skills based learning opportunities for schools, alternative education providers and charities
• Maintain education resources and spaces as part of the team.

You will be joining a small but motivated team who are passionate about making a difference to climate sustainability, biodiversity, environmental impacts and health and wellbeing through engaging more people and making a positive impact.

About You

We’re looking for someone who has experience in learning delivery and is passionate about the value of education outside the traditional classroom setting. Someone who is flexible and adaptive with a love of the natural world and understanding of the importance of guiding children, young people and adults to develop a strong positive relationship with it.

You will have experience of:

• Working in education (formal or informal setting)
• Working with disengaged and challenging young people
• Outdoor practical skills such as gardening, tool use, and wildlife monitoring
• Working with young people with a broad range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, including ASD, SLD and PMLD

You will have:

• A teaching qualification OR degree in environmental subject or equivalent.
• A full driving license

If you have the skills and experience we are looking for and a passion for engaging children, young people and adults with the natural world… then apply today!

You will be asked to submit your CV and a covering letter describing why you are interested and how your skills and experience make you a good fit.

The Organisation

This environmental charity with 40 years’ experience in caring for and inspiring others with the natural green spaces, believes that we all have a responsibility to care for nature and understand our role within our ecosystem. The organisation cares for 500 hectares of woodland, farmland, wildflower meadows and wetlands, which receive 200,000 visits a year. These amazing places engage and inspire people to demonstrate nature based solutions to climate, biodiversity and public health crises.

Alongside a competitive salary, you can benefit from generous annual leave, volunteering opportunities, family friendly, flexible working wherever possible with forums and inclusive facilities to support staff.

You may have experience in other areas such as Teacher, Tutor, Mentor, Teaching Assistant, Primary Teacher, Secondary Teacher, Education, Schools, Environmental, Conservation, SEN, Youth, Children, Wildlife, Climate.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Project Accountant 
Salary: £47,000 - £50,000
12 month fixed-term contract
Flexible hybrid working
Start date: ASAP, subject to notice period
Office based in Shoreditch

My client is a major brand in the international development sector, fighting for human rights. As part of the organisation’s ongoing growth plans, they are currently in the process of a large scale Process improvement programme. This has led to a need to recruit a project accountant in support of this ambitious plan. As the Project Accountant you will work closely with the regional teams to ensure a more comprehensive purchase order system.

Key areas of responsibilities;

• Engage with and consider the needs of a broad range of stakeholders, to develop timely, accurate and efficient financial management information.
• Consider current technical functionality and whether any additional software is required to meet the financial reporting needs of the organisation.
• Enable project-based reporting, working in collaboration with the Head of Planning and the Data and Insight Team to integrate financial data with information on staff time and qualitive information to support analysis of how resources are employed to achieve impact in our work.
• Develop purchase order functionality and workflows within X-Ledger.
• Review and update the suite of financial policy and procedures impacted by the change including Procurement, Contract Approval and Financial Delegations.
• Engage with stakeholders to launch the purchase order system and support the wider organisation through this period of change.

Who are we looking for?

• A formally qualified, part qualified or qualified by experience accountant with relevant experience of accounting gained in a large, complex organisation (this could be commercial, Not-for-Profit or practice) 
• An excellent communicator who is able to influence at all levels within the organisation 
• Analytical with good judgement and decision making capability

My client offers hybrid working with established training and team practices to ensure full support and engagement at all times. If you are looking to develop your career in charity finance or change sectors, then this is the position for you.

Financial Accountant
Permanent, Full-time
£50,000 to £55,000
Hybrid working 2 days in office
Location: Chelsea

My client is a healthcare charity that supports a specialist hospital. As part of the organisation’s ongoing growth plans, they are currently in the process of improving the strength in their financial accounting team and improving their financial systems. This has led to a need to recruit a financial accountant in support of this ambitious plan. As the financial accountant you will work closely with the wider team a well as the finance business partner and head of finance to work on process improvement, and drive the charity forward.

Key responsibilities:

• Responsible for timely year end process and preparation of the annual consolidated statutory financial and lead statements, including liaising with the charity’s auditors and dealing with audit queries
• Ensuring that all balance sheets accounts are reconciled frequently, and any differences are dealt with accordingly, including bank reconciliations, intercompany, fundraising income and restricted fund reports
• Responsible for Quarterly VAT Returns, management accounts for our Trading subsidiary and the reconciliation of the intercompany account with the Charity
• Support the review and development of financial policies and procedures 
• Work alongside the Head of Finance on phase 2 of the finance system implementation change programme   

The successful candidate will be a fully qualified accountant, or qualified by experience accountant with a desire to drive change in an organisation including development of the accounting system. Additional skills include highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to liaise and work across different teams.

My client is fully open to sector experience and committed to delivering a first-class training and induction programme. As such we welcome candidates from industry, charity or practice backgrounds

Are you an ambitious finance professional looking to secure a role that offers an increase in responsibilities over time? Could you confidently run the day-to-day function of a finance team, whilst driving forward multi-faceted process improvement initiatives in line with strategic development? Keen to work for an ambitious organisation who have exciting growth plans that will strengthen their reach to some of the most vulnerable people across the country? If yes, this could be the role for you!

This growing, progressive health & social care charity is exclusively partnering with Robertson Bell in their search for a Head of Finance to join their dynamic team on a permanent basis. Reporting into the Director of Finance and Operations, you will provide leadership to a medium sized team, whilst having full management of all financial processes and standards across the group structure.

The key duties of this Head of Finance role are as follows:

• Full responsibility for the delivery of the annual budget, ensuring all assumptions are challenged around demand to make it as robust as possible.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the finance team, offering opportunities for upskilling and driving a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Have full accountability for ensuring the organisation’s services are running to their budgets, challenging variances and making recommendations to bring them back in line as needed.
• Hold accountability for the day-to-day running of the external audit and production of the statutory accounts.
• Be the go-to financial expert in the organisation for the development of funding bids.
• Have critical oversight of cash management and forecasting on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis.
• Take the lead in the production of the monthly delivery timetable, ensuring that the team are always delivering at 100%.

The organisation has ambitious plans for growth, development and diversification in the future, for which this role will have a key role in. By challenging the status quo and implementing new initiatives to enhance working capabilities and efficiencies, you will enable the finance team and the budget holders to deliver on their targets, in line with strategic growth. The Director of Finance and Operations is looking to invest in someone ambitious, with the view of providing exceptional on-the-job training to enable the post holder to assume additional responsibilities over time, and potentially grow into a more senior role!

The successful candidate will have:

• Achieved their full accountancy qualification.
• A background working in a finance role at a senior level of a medium sized organisation or larger.
• Experience working in an organisation with a similar business model (e.g. health or social care, social housing etc).
• Demonstrable experience of managing and driving performance across a team.
• Strong attention to detail, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

This role will officially be based in their offices in London, although opportunities to work from home will be on offer for up to three days per week.

If you think this Head of Finance role might be of interest, please do not delay in applying, as initial screening interviews are being done on a rolling basis ahead of the closing date.  

Relate is a household name and the UK’s best-known provider of specialist relationship counselling services.  We’ve been helping families, individuals, couples and children since 1946 and have developed a passion for supporting people as they navigate the ups and downs of relationships at home, work and in the community.  We are in a period of growth driven by increasing demand for our services. To power that growth, we need additional revenue streams from enterprises, EAP vendors, benevolent funds and philanthropic sources.   

This is where you can make a difference to us.  As our Commercial Business Development Manager, you’ll be in a newly created hands-on role at the forefront of nurturing and closing new business opportunities.  You’ll be developing strategic partnerships, increasing revenue streams and contributing to our growth plans as a member of the Relate Senior Management Team.

Reporting to our National Partnerships Director, you’ll find us enthusiastic, open, willing to help and above all passionate about the difference we make to people’s lives every single day. 

Key Responsibilities

• First and foremost, this is a sales role. So, we’ll need you to demonstrate a track-record of meeting and exceeding revenue targets.
• You’ll be able to demonstrate an ability to work autonomously without intensive supervision.
• You’ll be able to demonstrate the ability to define and action a go-to-market plan.
• Naturally, we expect first-class demonstrable sales-skills including the ability to:

1. Identify and evaluate new business opportunities including new markets, customers, partnerships, products, and services.
2. Develop a pipeline of qualified prospects.
3. Negotiate and close deals with a seven-figure value.
4. Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and partners, ensuring their needs are met andexceeded.
5. Provide detailed reports on business development activities, including market analysis, sales forecasts, and revenue projections

• Collaborate with the National Partnerships Director, Service Delivery Director, National Contracts Manager, Digital Services Manager, and other key colleagues to ensure the smooth implementation of new contracts.
• Deputise for the National Partnerships Director at Executive Leadership meetings
• Represent Relate at a range of events to promote the brand and the service offer.
• Contribute to annual budget and strategic planning cycles.
• Stay abreast of industry changes and competitive landscape to adjust strategies accordingly.

Education and Training

• Experience and formal training in a recognised Sales Methodology e.g. MEDDPICC, SPIN, Sandler
• BA Hons (desirable)

Demonstrable Experience and Knowledge

• Substantial proven experience in business development, b2b sales, or a similar role, in the service and/or not for profit sector
• Track record of securing seven-figure contracts.
• Strong understanding of sales principles and customer service practices.
• Proven experience of cultivating and sustaining strong partner relationships in a range of settings.
• Understanding of market drivers in the EAP/staff benefits sector.
• Strong track record of achieving or exceeding income targets.

Abilities and Skills

• Proven communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to adapt to the audience to achieve the optimum outcome.
• Ability to think strategically and analytically, with a problem-solving mindset.
• Strong business and financial acumen with the ability to develop comprehensive budgets and business plans
• Entrepreneurial approach with the ability to see and capitalise on opportunities.
• Ability to work independently, with a self-motivated, results-driven approach.
• Able to travel as required with occasional overnight stays.

Personal Qualities

• Driven
• Professional
• Collaborative
• Client led/Person centred.
• Resilient

Terms of Appointment

• Permanent position
• Full time, 35 hours per week (some evening/weekend work may be required)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and 3 days over Christmas period 
• c£55,000 oer annum salary

The post of Sessional Group Facilitator will provide support to victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence within group work provision.

At FearFree we run various trauma-informed groups for victims, such as: Empowering You, an educational domestic abuse online support group; Rediscovering You, a face-to-face emotional wellbeing recovery group; Inspiring Families, a ‘whole family’ approach to support; House to Home, supporting those having to flee domestic abuse; and a children’s and young person’s group work provision.

We are looking for experienced and motivated staff to join our team to help deliver the group work programmes we run around locations in Wiltshire. Groups run in the morning, afternoon and evening. Training for the groups will be provided.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To facilitate group work provisions across the Wiltshire Service.
• A willingness and ability to facilitate groups in the evenings.
• Completing pre and post group assessments and required paperwork, following the procedures in place.
• Write comprehensive case notes following groups about service user involvement, any concerns raised and any action required.
• Identify and take the appropriate action on any disclosures or safeguarding concerns raised within the group with support from the Group Coordinator and/or Wiltshire Duty Manager.
• To work cohesively with a second facilitator both virtually and in person in locations around Wiltshire.
• A willingness and ability to travel around Wiltshire and access to a vehicle with business insurance.

Skills and Qualities

• Experience of working with victims of domestic abuse or sexual violence, or the willingness to increase knowledge and skills in this area.
• Experience of working with vulnerable people.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience running groups, including listening skills, a good sense of timing, sensitivity to overall group dynamics, maintaining group safety and practical elements such as ensuring course material is delivered.
• A willingness to participate in in-house training, including group observation.

General

• Attend supervision as required,
• Attend and contribute to team meetings as required.
• Ensure service user records are kept up to date.
• Contribute to effective team working with a flexible and pro-active approach, including cover for other team members’ holidays and sickness.
• Undertake agreed training and keep updated on changes in legislation, policy and best practice.

Other Responsibilities

• The post holder will deal with highly confidential information relating to vulnerable people.
• Ensure security of data, especially sensitive personal data, in line with the information security policy.
• Work within FearFree’s Policies and Procedures at all times.
• Responsible for security of service user information.
• Employees have responsibilities in respect of health and safety. In particular they will:

o Always co-operate with management in the implementation of and adherence to health and safety policy and procedures.

o Take reasonable care for their own safety and for the safety of others who may foreseeably be affected by their actions at work.

o Not intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided for the purpose of health and safety at work.

o Report all health and safety concerns to line managers.

• Any other duties that may be reasonably required.

For a full job description/person specification, and to apply for the role, please follow the links on this website. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis until sufficient, suitable candidates have been found, so early applications are encouraged.

FearFree is committed to encouraging equality and diversity in the workplace. We strive to be a diverse and inclusive place to work where we can all be ourselves and individual differences are recognised and valued.

MLC Partners are supporting a well-known Charity to recruit a 12-month fixed-term Finance Systems and Project Accountant. This is a fantastic opportunity to work directly alongside the Head of Financial Accounting and Processes and be involved in critical finance projects across the organisation.

Key deliverables of the role:

• Lead on and deliver the Finance system upgrade (Agresso/Unit 4 Business World from on-premise solution into the Cloud)
• Develop and enhance a robust cashflow forecast, and maximise the outputs to take a pro-active approach with Treasury management for short-term cash deposits
• Further develop and embed the internal financial control framework into the Finance team
• Support the Head of Financial Accounting & Processing with other Finance related projects as and when required 

Successful candidates will:

• Have experience in leading a system upgrade (desirably within Agresso/Unit 4 Business World)
• Significant experience in Financial Accounting, processes, and controls
• Proven experience in leading and delivering on projects and process improvement; including cashflow forecast
• CIMA, ACCA qualified, part qualified or qualified by experience (essential if not Q, P/Q)
• Charity sector experience desirable

If this position aligns with your experience and you are available immediately, please apply now as applicants are under constant review. For any additional questions, please reach out to Annabelle at MLC Partners.

We are recruiting a Support Coordinator to join our Herts Haven Cafe team.

Do you want to support children and young people (CYP) with mental health concerns? Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress?

Can you demonstrate our values of Hope, Together, Courage and Responsive and want to be part of our vision to ensure everyone in Hertfordshire will feel supported with their mental health?

If the answer to all of these is yes, we want to hear from you.

Job title: Support Coordinator – Herts Haven Café (Bank)
Reference Number: 197
Salary scale: £12.50 per hour
Reports to: Senior Lead – CYP
Based: Watford and/or Stevenage
No. of hours: 0 Hours contract, flexible work pattern – Monday or Wednesday afternoons/evenings
Café opening hours are:

• Watford, Monday - 15:00-20:00
• Stevenage, Wednesday – 15:00- 20:00

About the Project

Hertfordshire Mind Network is proud to provide early intervention support to children and young people experiencing poor mental health across Hertfordshire. We provide a combination of support through psychoeducational workshops, open access, 1:1 and group support.

We are expanding our provision, to offer drop in, open access community support to 10–18-year-olds across the county who need someone to talk to about their mental health in that moment. This space will offer timely support, in a person-centred, trauma informed way.

The objectives of Hertfordshire Mind Network’s Herts Haven Café service are:

• To improve the mental wellbeing of children and young people experiencing mental health issues, including crisis presentations, in Hertfordshire.
• To provide drop in, no referral required, timely support to 10-18 year olds.
• To support children and young people in Hertfordshire to access community based mental health help.
• To increase early access to help for people experiencing mental health crisis in Hertfordshire, by providing a clear and effective pathway to services provided across the CYP MHS system.

About the Role:

The key purpose of this post is to be an integral member of staff delivering the Herts Haven Café service, facilitating drop-in mental health support for children and young people aged 10-18. As a practitioner you will meet the varying needs of the individual, as they present, meaning no day may look the same.

A person-centred approach will be maintained, and this role is pivotal to ensuring CYP have a warm and welcoming space to turn to. You will be working as a team to facilitate support, deliver brief mental health interventions, signposting, and ensure timely information, guidance and referrals are provided for ongoing support.

Key Responsibilities

• To play an integral role in instilling HMN’s values throughout the Herts Haven Cafe Service.
• To play a key part in the development and delivery of quality CYP mental health support services.
• To provide consistent and clear communication to the team, working proactively and with initiative.
• To be part of a cooperative and collaborative team that is flexible and adaptable to changing requirements.
• To deliver 1:1 and group interventions, depending on need, flexibly and creatively.
• To ensure that every individual accessing the service receives, safe and trusted support.
• To create and review risk assessments, wellness plans, crisis support plans, safety plans, as well as signposting resources, as required.
• To proactively recognise indicators of deteriorating mental health and facilitate appropriate action, whilst liaising with relevant agencies e.g., C-CATT, Emergency Duty Teams, CYP MHS, etc.
• To work alongside Crisis Teams in line with joint protocols, where required, to support those individuals experiencing a mental health crisis.
• To signpost and refer effectively into other Herts Mind Network services, as well as alternative VCFSE and statutory organisations.

We offer:

• Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising in increments to a max. of 29 days pro rata after 5 years employment (plus 8 days Bank Holidays)
• An additional day of leave each year for your birthday following completion of probation period.
• Ongoing training relevant to your role.
• An Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health cover (after 6 months employment) – compensation payment for Optical, Dental, Chiropody and Therapy Treatments.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Thursday 25th April 2024 at midnight.
Interviews will take place on Tuesday 30th April 2024.
Please note: We may close this advert early if we have sufficient applications

Interested? 

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. 

Equal Opportunities 
We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs.

Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. We recognise and value the unique combination of skills, knowledge and perspective that employing people with a lived experience, at all levels across the organisation, brings.We create an environment where the sharing of experiences and vulnerabilities to support others and create positive change is welcomed and work towards breaking down the ‘them’ and ‘us’ culture. The organisation is committed to nurturing peer relationships that allow all staff to thrive.

We are delighted to have been accredited as a Living Wage Employer.

No agencies please.

We are thrilled to be partnering with the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity to support the recruitment of a Senior Philanthropy Manager on a permanent basis.

The Royal Marsden Cancer charity raises money solely to support the world-famous Royal Marsden, ensuring nurses, doctors and research teams can provide best in class care and life saving treatments in the UK and around the world. The Charity has recently completed its largest ever capital appeal, raising over £70M to build the Oak Cancer Centre at the Sutton’s Hospital site, with a new appeal to support a major redevelopment project to be launched later this year.

The Philanthropy team at the Royal Marsden works with the Charity’s most generous individual supporters, connecting them to the projects they are most passionate about and ensuring a truly exceptional supporter experience. The Senior Philanthropy Manager will manage a portfolio of existing major donors to secure 6 and 7 figure donations. They will play a significant part in the Charity’s upcoming Capital Appeal, managing key Appeal Board relationships and working closely with senior internal stakeholders to explore new networks, facilitate introductions and secure gifts.

Key duties include:

• Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team and senior hospital colleagues to develop strategic and personalised solicitation and stewardship plans to develop a broad portfolio of donors and prospects in the UK and abroad.
• Identify and build new relationships with individuals with a focus on securing six and seven figure donations in line with agreed targets.
• Lead on the management of senior volunteer relationships to map and identify potential donors and ensure the most effective stewardship.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the team’s Major Gift strategy.
• Line manage a Philanthropy Executive, ensuring they are well supported with day to day tasks, wider objectives and personal development.

We’re looking for the following skills & experience for this role:

• Extensive major gift fundraising experience, with a strong track record of success and involvement in securing 6-7 figure gifts, either individually or as part of a team.
• An outstanding track record and aptitude for high-value acquisition.
• Experience in identifying, recruiting and managing senior volunteers.
• Significant experience of managing successful relationships with high net worth donors, board members, VIPs and ambassadors.
• A background in fundraising for a major capital project or high-profile appeal.

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV and supporting statement as soon as possible, as we'll be considering applicants for interview as they come in. Regrettably, please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.

Along with The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, we are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Deputy Manager to join our Emlyn Gardens service in the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham.

£38,500.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.

Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.

Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.

This role requires a valid Right to Work for the UK as Look Ahead are not a sponsoring organisation.

What you'll do:

The Deputy Manager is responsible with the Service Manager for the operational management of our specialist customer focused support services across the service. Working in partnership with stakeholders, external agencies and our Commissioning Team, you lead your Team to offer high quality support to customers to maintain their tenancies and empower people to live their best lives and move to independence. Responsible for Safeguarding our customers, you will promote sector best practice and legislative compliance to keep our customers safe within their environment. This role deputises for the Service Manager when required.

The role provides direct line management, leadership, coaching and support to Support Workers, Specialist Support Workers and Night Support Workers, ensuring compliance with current legislation, contractual requirements financial regulations and Look Ahead Policy and Procedures. You will ensure that Positive Behaviour Support is embedded in the service and provide ongoing coaching and support to allow staff to effectively deliver person centred support to customers.

For more information, please visit our website.

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead

The right person for this role will:
Have extensive leadership and CRM experience
Will be familiar with PBS Framework/Capable Environments
Have the ability to motivate staff to deliver excellent services
Be fundamentally calm and resilient, will not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
Be practical and methodical
Have excellent organisation skills and be able to work effectively under pressure
Thrive on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
Be respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
Be motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance
Have the ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviours
Enjoy social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
Have good financial and business acumen
Be able to work as part of a team as well as being self motivated

What you'll bring:

Essential:
Minimum 3 years' experience of supporting vulnerable adults
GCSEs in English and Maths (grade A-C).
Health and Social Care qualification
Knowledge of Safeguarding and Mental Capacity processes
Experience of leading and managing a team
Possess excellent leadership skills with a positive, can do attitude
Ability to demonstrate positive personal authority and maintain proactive working relationships
Ability to create and maintain excellent working relationships with stakeholders
Demonstrable verbal and written communication skills
Experience of using Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word

Desirable:
PBS qualification
NVQ Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification in Health and Social Care
Up to date knowledge of current social care legislation
Demonstrable experience of HR processes - Probation, Capability, Disciplinary.

About us:
Look Ahead is a dynamic, leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. As an organisation we deliver over 110 services, providing support to around 7000 customers each year. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.