Health And Wellbeing Lead Jobs

Disability Advice Service Lambeth (dasl) is Lambeth’s peer-led Disabled People’s Organisation. We’re passionate about making Lambeth an inclusive borough, free of disabling barriers to people that live and work here.

We want to appoint a Disabled person to work and train as an Advice Trainee.

When we say a Disabled person we include people with a long-term health condition, mental health condition, visual, mobility or hearing impairment; Deaf people; people who are neurodivergent and people with a learning difficulty.

In this role you will learn to support Disabled people to apply for welfare benefits, with a particular focus on disability benefits (for example, Personal Independence Payment, Attendance Allowance) and appeal decisions.

You don’t need to have done this job before or have any qualifications for this part-time role - full training and support is provided. This post runs until March 2026.

We want to employ people who have the right attitude and a desire to learn. You will be able to show your commitment to disability equity, social justice and creating a fair society. You may have your own personal experience of the welfare benefits system.

As you learn and build confidence, knowledge and skills you will start to work with your own caseload with full supervision and support. You will be training at the same time as trainee advice workers in other Disabled People’s Organisations across London so you will be able to share that journey and support each other.

dasl’s success comes from dedicated work of our skilled staff, many of whom are Disabled people. You will be valued for who you are in our supportive and friendly team.

We are working flexibly between home and office. Our office in Brixton is fully accessible.

Please apply by sending us your CV and completed application form before 5pm, Friday 28th June 2024.

Interviews will be in the week beginning 15th July 2024 

Young Adult Carers Service Coordinator

Carers’ Hub works to improve carers’ lives in Lambeth through quality services and community engagement. We are an independent local charity, who work with carers aged five upwards. Whether financial, educational or otherwise, they seek to limit the challenges that carers face and achieve this by improving carer’s wellbeing, connecting carers to support and training opportunities, awareness raising and influencing local policy. We are now recruiting for a Young Adult Carers Service Coordinator to join our team.

As the Young Adult Carers Service Coordinator you will: 

• Deliver an engaging, accessible range of workshops, social activities and one to one support for our young adult carers, working to targets and ensuring timely and accurate reporting to funders.

• Support the wider young carers service by being a first point of contact for telephone and email enquiries. 

• Develop external relationships and communications in a way that promotes the welfare of carers in Lambeth and enhances the image of the organisation. 

• Work with the Carers' Hub team to support our wider organisational objectives and helping out with events, communications and other ad hoc work.

To be considered for this role you will have experience of working with vulnerable young people and managing complex cases as well as knowledge of safeguarding protocols including referring and escalation to Children’s Social Care. Candidates with a professional qualification in health and social care, youth or community work, and/or direct experience of delivering family focused interventions are encouraged to apply. 

Please note, this is a part-time role, 21-hours per week, ideally spread across 3 days. You will be based on site at their Brixton office, with the option of home working 1 day per week, as well as outreach/in the community. You will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS for Adults and children. 

As the Young Adult Carers Service Coordinator you must be:

• Available to work 9am to 5pm between Monday and Friday (with occasional evening and weekend work)

• Willing to travel within Lambeth

• Willing to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check

What can we offer you?

• Professional development,  induction,  ongoing training and support

• Hybrid working

• Permanent contract

• Holiday pay and pension

• Travel reimbursed

Closing date: 9am Friday 21st June

Interviews: Thursday 27th June at 336 Brixton Road

The BNSSG VCSE Alliance exists to enable diverse VCSE organisations to engage and participate in system-wide changes to health and care systems. We are seeking a VCSE Brokerage Administrator to support the development of a Brokerage Framework, working under the VCSE Brokerage Manager. The framework will provide a clear, fair, inclusive and proportionate way for health and social care partners to reach VCSE organisations.

About Us

The Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) VCSE Alliance launched in January 2024. It aims to influence and facilitate greater collaboration between the regional health system (BNSSG Integrated Care System) and the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Sector (VCSE). It seeks to do this by enhancing the role of the VCSE sector in the delivery and transformation of wellbeing and health, and cementing our sector’s role as a key strategic partner in the planning, design and delivery of health and care, in its widest possible definition.  

The co-design of a new ‘VCSE Brokerage Framework’ with colleagues from the Integrated Care Board (ICB) and System (ICS) is a key priority for the VCSE Alliance in 2024-25. The aim of the Brokerage Framework is to provide a clear, fair, inclusive and proportionate way for health and social care system partners to reach a diverse range of VCSE organisations. The intention is that will be a new process by which grants and opportunities can be distributed to the sector. 

This is a really exciting time to join the Alliance and support the delivery of a new innovative process which has the potential to be transformative for Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. 

The Role:

The VCSE Brokerage Administrator's role is to support the further development, piloting, and preparation for launch of the VCSE Brokerage Framework. The role will work closely with the soon to be recruited VCSE Brokerage Manager and the current VCSE Alliance team. Ensuring that we have a clear, efficient and effective administrative process for the Brokerage Framework will be fundamental to its success.

About You

We're looking for someone who has experience of working in an administrative role who can bring a high level of competency, efficiency and organisation. You'll need to be able to work independently and use your own initiative at times, whilst being able to work with colleagues from multiple organisations.

You are an organised individual with a successful track record of administration and project support. Your skills include:

• Ability to develop and manage office systems, databases, and processes
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload without supervision
• Ability to work with and maintain confidential data and information

The Details

• Location: Bristol, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
• Contract: 12 months, with potential for extension
• Salary: £28,383 per annum (FTE) - £17,259.93 (pro rata)
• Hours: 22.5 hours per week.

Our approach

We take a highly supportive, flexible approach to enabling people to excel within their roles, and to reach their full potential. Examples include:

• Flexible working - we encourage people to put in flexible working requests where this supports their needs, including caring duties, long-term health conditions, or wellbeing.
• Hybrid working - 60% in the office or community venues and 40% work from home is typical for full-time staff.
• A core day in the office for all staff (Tuesday) to ensure that hybrid working works well, facilitating the quick conversations and team discussions that benefit from being face-to-face. The team also organise optional weekly team 'wellbeing' lunches to bring people together.
• We don't book any team meetings before 10am or after 4pm as we anticipate working around different people's flexible needs and we don't want you to miss out if you need a late start or an early finish.
• We aim to ensure that everyone can bring their whole selves to work with a workplace culture that embraces diversity and recognises the benefits of a diverse team for us all.
• We offer you a highly collaborative workplace with lots of discussion, knowledge-sharing, a collective approach to solution-finding and a shared sense of purpose.

At Sarcoma UK, our vision is for everyone affected by sarcoma cancer to have the treatment, care and support they need. The Policy and Public Affairs Officer plays an important role in achieving that vision, working to ensure that everyone affected by sarcoma has access to an early, accurate diagnosis and the best treatment and care.

This is an ideal role for someone with some initial experience in policy, public affairs or lobbying and who brings passion and a proactive approach to achieving real impact for people affected by sarcoma. The role will require an understanding of the health policy environment and the ability to communicate and influence effectively.

Reporting to the Policy and Public Affairs Manager, the post holder will join a growing and ambitious team at Sarcoma UK. You will work closely with colleagues from across the organisation as well as externally with patients, healthcare professionals and commissioners and the wider charity sector.

Benefits:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• 25 days holiday entitlement per annum plus bank holidays and the working days between Christmas and New Year
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Volunteering day per year
• Enhanced sick, maternity and adoption pay
• Sarcoma UK Life Insurance Scheme
• Health and wellbeing:
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Therapy sessions
  • Wellbeing Group
  • Team activites throughout the year
• Interest-free season ticket and bicycle loan

Our Values

• Pioneering we are leading the way to a better future for the sarcoma community.
• Together we are creating a community to make a difference for all those affected by sarcoma.
• Expert we use our expertise in understanding sarcoma to deliver better outcomes.

Duties and key responsibilities

Policy

• Work with the Policy and Public Affairs Manager to support and deliver Sarcoma UK’s policy development.
• Support the development of evidence-based policy positions that are representative of the external healthcare environment, working alongside colleagues, clinical and healthcare professionals.
• Produce a range of high-quality, evidence-based documents including briefings, reports, and consultation responses.
• Support the Policy and Public Affairs Manager to respond to government and other sarcoma-focused or cancer consultations.
• Provide the Secretariat to Sarcoma UK’s Early Diagnosis Expert Steering Group and support their work to raise the profile of issues preventing early and accurate diagnosis of sarcoma.
• Work with other teams in the organisation to articulate and deliver communications for supporter audiences around policy work.

Public Affairs

• Develop relationships with key influencers, including parliamentarians, civil servants, the NHS and other stakeholders.
• Work with the Policy and Public Affairs Manager and Communications Team to shape campaigns which are evidence based and solution-focused.
• Organise events, meetings and briefings to ensure our policy messages are communicated to external stakeholders and influencers.
• Ensure our supporters are regularly updated about our public affairs and campaigning activity using communication channels and involve them where appropriate.
• To support the Communications Team to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of sarcoma, and to publicise the work of the charity.

External relationships

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with sarcoma clinicians and people personally affected by sarcoma, including members of Sarcoma UK’s Early Diagnosis Expert Steering Group.
• Represent Sarcoma UK at external Policy and Public Affairs events.

General

• Support the integration of the Policy and Public Affairs programme across the charity as a whole.
• Attend Sarcoma UK events and take part in Sarcoma UK’s wider work.
• The role will require occasional travel to meeting and events. Occasional weekend or evening work may also be required and time off in lieu will be given.
• The post holder will be working in a developing environment, and they will therefore be required to undertake other appropriate duties as necessary for the efficient operation of Sarcoma UK.

Job Title: Support worker

Location: London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Salary: £27,352.00 per annum 

Hours: Hours: 40 hours per week, including weekends

Contract: Permanent

PRHA is a great place to work – Our award-winning teams work together to improve the lives of our residents and make a real contribution to ending homelessness. As an IIP Gold standard employer, we value our staff and commit to develop their skills and support them in their important work.

We have an exciting opportunity for Support Workers  within two of our specialist  services. We are looking for self-starters with a passion for sparking change in people’s lives. You will have the necessary skillset to empower people and support residents to achieve their goals.

PRHA hostels guarantee a fast-paced, challenging and dynamic environment where no two days are ever the same. We are seeking motivated and energetic individuals to join our teams and help our residents to change their lives for the better.

We are looking for:

Competencies

• Knowledge, empathy, understanding and proven ability to work creatively and engage homeless people whose alcohol/ drug misuse/ mental health/ complex trauma has had significant effect on their physical and mental health, social and coping skills .
• Ability to assess needs, risks (within a framework of positive risk taking) and develop user led support plans.
• Awareness of and ability to identify and address health and care issues with partners, especially substance misuse, mental health, dementia etc.
• Ability to respond to challenging behaviour in a safe way.
• Ability to develop successful professional relationships, working collaboratively with external and internal partners , sharing expertise and learning from colleagues in health, social care,probation and voluntary sector etc
• Knowledge of and commitment to service user involvement, self empowerment, equalities, diversity andservice improvement
• Basic understanding of the principals of delivering support within a Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE) and commitment to working within this model
• Robust knowledge and practical application of adult safeguarding requirements.
• Knowledge and understanding of Healthand Safety in a hostel setting, including dealing with emergencies and working alone.
• A good listener and communicator at all levels, including people with communication difficulties
• A good standard of literacy, numeracy, computer skills and the ability to write accurate and succinct reports.
• Proven ability both to work within a team and use initiative to problem solve.
• Excellent time management skills
• Willingness and ability to support personal care where the service user is at risk
• Ability to implement policies and procedures,standing orders and financial regulations

What we offer

We offer our staff a generous benefits package, which includes:

• Pension Scheme – We offer a group stakeholder pension scheme with 3% employer's contribution, employee contribution is 5%
• Holidays - Employees receive up to 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising with long service
• Medical – we provide a “Cash Back" Scheme for a range of services such as dental, physio, chiropody, health& wellbeing
• Training Programmes – We provide comprehensive training to our employees to enable them to grow in their career and achieve their professional aspirations.
• Season Ticket Loans – We offer interest-free season ticket loans after successful probation
• Life Assurance - Upon death whilst in service, a Death in Service payment may be made according to the scheme rules. The payment covers 3 times of the employee’s annual salary.

How to apply

Please read the full Job Description & Person Specification which can be found on our website. To apply, please send your CV and Supporting Statement outlining your interest in working for PRHA and explaining how you meet the criteria set out in the Job Description & Person Specification. Please send your CV and Supporting Statement by clicking the Apply Now button. Furthermore, applications with no attached personal statement explaining how you meet the job description will not be considered.

It is required for this post that the successful candidates will have to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure check.

Exciting Job opportunity: we are looking for a Practice Lead!

The National House Project (NHP) takes a ground-breaking approach through its commitment to young people’s ownership to enable young people leaving care to lead connected and fulfilling lives. The approach was co-designed with young people from the start and works on cooperative and social pedagogical principles through a groupwork approach which is supported by adults and young people in and leaving care working together. Using a psychologically informed relational practice framework young people gain skills, knowledge and the confidence to make their house a home and build a long-term community of support.

NHP supports Local House Projects (LHP) to put young people at the centre of the decision-making processes, challenges staff to work with them in an inclusive way and encourages staff to support young people to find the solutions to the challenges they face. LHP achieve improved outcomes for young people, supports professionals in the ways that they work with young people and enable young people to leave care in a supported and ‘less scary’ way.

To ensure that young people are involved at every level of the organisation, each LHP is represented by 2 young people at regional meetings and from these forums, young people elect their representatives for Care Leavers National Movement. CLNM provides a forum to develop practice, share ideas and find solutions to challenges. The Chair and Vice Chair of CLNM are supported by CLNM Champions and sit on the Board of Trustees as expert advisors.

To support the expansion of the Charity we have increased our strategic capacity by creating the post of Deputy Director and are now recruiting to the practice lead roles. We are looking for someone who is motivated, believes that with the right support care experienced young people can achieve great things and should be at the heart of any decision that affects their future. You will support staff in LHPs to create an environment where young people transition to adulthood in a positive and supported way and hence an understanding of child development, social pedagogical approaches and psychologically informed care are important.  You will also work with the CLNM as well as the core NHP team to ensure that young people continue to drive the approach at both a local and national level.

You will need to have management or supervisory experience of staff working with young people in groupwork settings and an understanding of the care system. You will have a professional/academic qualification in a related field e.g., Youth Work; Social Work; Education, Health, social pedagogy. Current registration with a professional body is desirable. 

You will be based at the NHP office in Crewe, but you will be expected to travel to LHPs and attend meetings across the country on a regular basis.

Climate and Environment Lead

Contract type: Permanent, Full time.

Location: WaterAid is a global and equal opportunities employer. For practical and legal reasons, the successful candidate must be based in and legally able to work in any of the following country programmes:
Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Mozambique, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, United Kingdom, and Zambia

For the UK Location: we offer hybrid working: A minimum of 40% of working time is spent face-to-face, in a WaterAid office. For UK-based staff, WaterAid is located at Canary Wharf, London and this will be your location and contract base.

Salary & Benefits: Salaries and benefits for different countries will vary in line with the successful candidate's location and depending on experience. If UK-based: £56,249 - £59,602 (depending on experience) or equivalent established grade G salary and benefits in the country of employment.

About WaterAid:
Want to use your skills in Climate and Environment to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone everywhere?

We need passionate, creative and dedicated people. In return, you will be encouraged and empowered to be yourself at your very best. Together, we will make a bigger difference.

Join WaterAid as Climate and Environment Lead to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good.

About the Team:
The Climate and Environment Lead is based in the WASH Technical Effectiveness team of the Programme Support & Knowledge team (PSK), a key unit of the WaterAid UK International Programmes Department (IPD) operating in 17 African and Asian countries. PSK is a diverse and motivated group of 20+ technical specialists and advisors, passionate about bringing sustainable WASH to the world's poorest and most marginalised people. PSK leads and supports organisation-wide programme learning and knowledge management, collating and disseminating programme knowledge and facilitating knowledge exchange.

The team provides technical advisory expertise and fosters and supports internal and external programme and technical partnerships and networks. The team also leads on developing normative programme documents and standards and advise and support the delivery of a programme capacity enhancement strategy. PSK collaborates with many functions across the organisation including policy, advocacy, campaigns, fundraising, communications, as well as with WaterAid partners and collaborators.

About the Role:
The Climate and Environment Lead is a leadership position in the WASH Technical Effectiveness team, reporting to the head of the team.  The Climate and Environment Lead is accountable for the strategic development and effective delivery of the core team responsibilities on climate resilience and environmental sustainability for high-quality WASH programming in both urban and rural, low-income settings, incorporating WaterAid’s and the sector’s leading practices, innovations and methods.

Applying a people-centred, systems strengthening approach to WASH, they lead the provision of high-quality specialist technical analysis, advisory, and support services to the design, inception, implementation, troubleshooting, monitoring, and/or assessments of WaterAid’s programming worldwide, at both strategic and operational levels.  

In collaboration with country, regional, and global colleagues, they lead the facilitation of effective learning and management of technical and programme knowledge across the organisation, and lead the development of relevant standards and guidance. They also provide high-quality strategic and technical input to fundraising, communications, and external engagements.

The Climate and Environment Lead has substantial autonomy in determining what the technical objectives are and how they are delivered and achieved. They are held account for the integrity and effective delivery of the technical advice and services.  They are seen as a thematic authority and is expected to effectively handle the most challenging technical assignments.  With a strong understanding of organisational dynamics and ways of working, the Lead advisor is expected to bridge gaps and siloes, proactively establishing and maintaining relationships with colleagues across WaterAid and beyond, and facilitating joined-up and comprehensive efforts to advance WaterAid’s programming globally.

About You:

• Substantial technical experience in climate science, climate adaptation, resilience, environmental sustainability, environmental impact assessment and/or other inter-related topics across different settings, demonstrated through a progressive career record.
• Strong technical experience in systems strengthening, sustainable development, water, sanitation, health, hygiene, behaviour change, gender, inclusion, and/or other WASH-related topics.
• A relevant post-Graduate degree or equivalent work experience.
• Proven ability in leadership and strategic thinking.
• Substantial experience and success in offering technical assistance, consulting, and/or advisory services to empower and to develop capacities.
• Strong ability to handle highly specialized, unusual, and challenging technical assignments, resolve complex issues in practical and imaginative ways.
• Strong writing ability in English. Experienced in producing practical knowledge products targeting needs of diverse audiences.
• Organised and efficient. Demonstrated ability to drive tasks forward to completion in a timely manner while maintaining high quality.
• A team player, able to work responsibly, under pressure, and collaboratively across diverse groups and culture
• Working style that reflects WaterAid's values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation.
• Solid IT skills, particularly with core Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to travel internationally up to 30%.

Although not essential, we also prefer you to have:

• Working knowledge in French, Portuguese, Spanish, and/or any language widely spoken in the countries where WaterAid is programming.

Closing date: Applications will close at 23:59 UK time on 9th June 2024. Availability for interan view is required during the week starting 24 June 2024. Interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Team.

How to Apply: To see the full job pack, please click 'Apply'. Please apply by submitting the following 3 items into one document in either Word Document or PDF format:

1. Item 1: Your Cover Letter
2. Item 2: Your CV
3. Item 3: Short answers to the following three questions on a separate page. Please limit each answer to no more than 200 words.

• Q1. What are your top 3 skills/experience you feel meet the requirements of the role?
• Q2. What is your approach to providing technical advice and support?
• Q3. How is WASH related to the climate resilience of communities?

Please indicate your location and the right-to-work eligibility in your Cover letter.

Pre-employment screening: To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to the applicable laws in the respective countries. All our UK-based vacancies require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to comply with our Safer Recruitment policy.

Our Commitment

Our People Promise:
We will work with passion and focus to ensure safe and sustainable water, toilets and hygiene are available to everyone, everywhere. WaterAid is a place of purpose - where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to put the wellbeing of our people first, to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.

Equal opportunities:
We are an equal opportunity, disability-confident employer and are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions and ways of life. This includes, but is not limited to, race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, national or social origin, health status, and economic or social situation.

Safeguarding:
We are also committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously.

ABOUT TURNING TIDES

At Turning Tides, we are dedicated to transforming lives and communities by providing vital support services to those experiencing homelessness and vulnerability. With a rich tradition of community fundraising, volunteering, and donations, we have established ourselves as a cornerstone in supporting individuals in need. Now, we’re seeking a passionate individual to join us in our journey towards sustainable growth and greater impact.

ROLE OVERVIEW

As the Senior Income Generation Manager, you will be instrumental in spearheading income generation initiatives to achieve our Business Plan objectives. Working closely with the Head of Development and Quality, as well as our Senior Leadership Team, you will envision income generation proposals that leverage our strengths and foster synergies within our community-based services. Your strategic leadership and partnership development skills will be crucial in driving our mission forward.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Researching, applying for, and managing grants, tenders, and bids, in collaboration with our Business Development Officer.
• Overseeing the Fundraising Manager and their team to maximise fundraised income through community engagement and achieve targets for service expansion.
• Collaborating with the Communications Manager to raise awareness of our services and funding needs.
• Leading strategic initiatives to foster partnerships and secure sustainable funding sources.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Good understanding of funding sources for the public and voluntary sector, particularly within homelessness services.
• Familiarity with commissioning and procurement processes related to the voluntary sector.
• Experience in managing or delivering fundraising targets and creating comprehensive fundraising strategies.
• Proven track record in successful bid and grant applications, from conception to delivery.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills, with experience in utilising data to develop business cases and communication strategies.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.

STAFF BENEFITS AT TURNING TIDES

SUPPORTING YOUR WELLBEING AND GROWTH

• Flexible Working Considered: We recognise the importance of work-life balance and are committed to considering flexible working arrangements that suit your needs.
• Health Cash Plan: Gain access to a comprehensive health cash plan for contracted employees, ensuring you have the support you need for your healthcare expenses.
• Community Impact: Play a pivotal role in a community-led organisation with a profound mission, contributing to positive change and making a meaningful impact.
• Stakeholder Pension Scheme: Participate in our stakeholder pension scheme, securing your financial future with a valuable retirement savings plan.
• Healthcare and Life Assurance: Enjoy the security of a healthcare cash plan and life assurance, providing you and your loved ones with peace of mind.
• 24/7 Wellbeing Support: Access round-the-clock support for your wellbeing, offering valuable advice and money-saving resources to enhance your overall health and happiness.
• Local Discounts: Benefit from local discounts, including exclusive offers on gym memberships, promoting your physical and mental well-being.
• Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy up to 25 days of annual leave, with the potential for increases based on your service with us, providing you with the time to recharge and pursue personal interests.

JOIN OUR TEAM

If you are driven by a desire to make a tangible difference in the lives of others and possess the skills and experience to excel in this role, we want to hear from you. Join Turning Tides and be part of a team dedicated to creating positive change in our communities.

To apply, please ensure you complete an online application form, including your responses to the questions and upload a copy of your CV and complete an Equal Opportunities Questionnaire.

Successful applicants, dependent on role, will require an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Global Health 50/50 (GH5050) is an independent, evidence-driven initiative to advance action and accountability for gender equality. GH5050 was formed around a unique model which brings together the rigour of academic research, the knowledge of how policy change can occur and the momentum of advocates and communicators to catalyse progress on gender equality. GH5050’s mission is ‘To improve health, well-being, and social justice through the promotion of human rights, particularly in relation to gender equality, by conducting research, disseminating the useful results of such research, and providing information, advice and advocacy.’ Established in 2017, GH5050 is a non-profit organisation (as a UK registered charity) headquartered in Cambridge, UK, that initially focussed on the health sector and is increasingly active in the justice and finance systems, globally and at country level. 

Context 

Through our flagship annual report and Gender and Health Index, GH5050 provides the only bird’s-eye view of gender, inclusion and equality in the global health sector today. The report assesses 200 organisations annually across a core set of variables on policies and practices to tackle power and privilege imbalances within the workplace, the gender and geography of organisational leadership, and whether gender is considered in any organisations' external-facing programmatic or policy work.

Based on an approach honed over seven years by Global Health 50/50, GH5050 is planning to produce rigorous data on the state of gender equality, including within career opportunities / structures, in the law/justice, and finance/economics sectors. In the law/justice sector we will review approximately 200 organisations at the global level, and then apply a similar approach and methodology at the country level (likely to be Kenya and one other country). Working with research and advocacy partners, supported by an advisory group, legal experts and a team of research consultants, GH5050 also plans to leverage the data to engage with the assessed organisations directly. The work undertaken by GH5050 in the law/justice sector is part of a wider advocacy coalition supported by the funder aiming to drive organisational change for a more diverse, inclusive and equitable global legal sector. 

The successful candidate for this post is expected to play an integral role in contributing to the growth of GH5050, as well as taking a leading role in developing, managing, growing and taking ownership for this new area of work.

Role Summary 

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of one of the world’s leading research and accountability initiatives for gender equality. You will join a small and growing team of staff working at GH5050, taking responsibility for the first (and subsequent) Gender, Law and Justice Report(s) (title TBA). The role will involve project design and management, conducting research and policy analysis, maintaining strong working relationships with partner organisations as well as with other GH5050 staff, dissemination, engagement and impact. These roles will be exercised at global and country levels. The post holder will share responsibility with the Head of Research & Impact for the management of research consultants working on the law and justice workstream. 

We are looking for a motivated, proactive, dynamic, collaborative and meticulously detail-oriented individual to join our team and encourage applications from people who meet the person specification and are interested in taking on the tasks and responsibilities of this key role in GH5050. 

Role Responsibilities 

• Project design and management: Project manage the full process of developing the GH5050 Gender, Law and Justice reports, policy briefs, case studies of organisational change, and a range of outputs tailored to meet the goals of the GH5050 Strategy. Oversee the production processes from research and analysis to drafting and production of GH5050 outputs, and the research team and consultants. Work closely with the finance officer on budgeting and financial reporting.

• Team recruitment, leadership/management and research coordination: Hire, onboard and train teams of data collectors and provide regular support and quality control. Oversee and support the research team, develop project plans, arrange regular project meetings, and ensure that project deliverables are met and produced in a rigorous and timely manner. 

• Internal communications: Take responsibility for maintaining regular and comprehensive internal communications within the charity, reporting on progress and flagging any risks or challenges to project timelines. 

• Consultant management and liaison: Identify and recruit consultants for specific tasks to produce GH5050 outputs. Supervise consultants’ work to ensure timely delivery of high-quality outputs. Liaise with team consultants on various tasks during the report production process. 

• Conduct research, data validation and analysis: Undertake research and data collection for reports and other outputs, including literature research on organisational policies and practices, policy content analysis and workforce data extraction. Thoroughly review and validate research findings of data collection team. Ensure research methodologies are kept up to date and ensure the timely delivery of quality outputs, including on statistical analysis, writing, data validation, data visualization, graphic design and layout, and the production of dissemination and communications materials. 

• Database management: Manage, validate, clean and store large and complex datasets. 

• Stakeholder management: Be a trusted first point of contact for organisations who are reviewed as part of the GH5050 report. This includes preparing and distributing formal communications to CEOs and a designated focal point within each organisation, responding to queries, and managing the process of data validation with organisations.

• Partnership building and management: Be responsible for ensuring a productive and equitable relationship with research partners, advocacy partners, and advisory/expert groups. Prepare reports for Trustees and funders. 

• Report production: Prepare drafts of reports including in collaboration with professional writers when appropriate, to identify the key messages and key findings, data visualisations, background and other written contributions, such as forewords and quotes. Liaise with web designers, who will build data validation platforms and a new website to host the reports, and report design teams. 

• High-impact communication and dissemination: Work closely with the GH5050 and communications lead as well as an external communications partner to develop strategic communication and dissemination strategies for these research outputs. This includes preparing compelling key findings and messages from report research and developing a range of additional communications outputs for key stakeholders including presentations, policy briefs, op-eds and papers for peer-reviewed publications and ensuring the delivery of public events and launches.

• Any other tasks that may be reasonably required. 

Person specification  

• PhD level qualification preferred. If Masters level qualification then equivalent and demonstrable relevant professional level experience

• Experience conducting mixed methods research, including innovative methods of data collection, indicator development, database management, and qualitative and quantitative analysis and interpretation 

• Experience in research project management, ideally within an academic or policy environment 

• Experience in policy analysis and developing recommendations based on this analysis 

• Knowledge of the global law and justice landscape, and ideally a good understanding of the key issues relating to gender and equality of opportunity in the workplace, global development and organisational change

• Proven intellectual/research contributions to the field of law/justice 

• A network in the law/justice sector which extends beyond academic actors to practitioners and thought leaders 

• Knowledge of gender and its relationship to: (i) the law/justice sector; (ii) and/or the research/evidence methods in (e.g. policy analysis); (iii) and/or approaches to organisational change, would be an advantage. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, and experience producing clear, concise, engaging and evidence-led written outputs such as reports, policy briefs, academic papers and op-eds 

• Experience of effectively managing a team, with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build collaborative professional relationships with a wide range of partners across diverse contexts, including whilst working remotely

• Experience working independently and effective decision making to manage competing priorities and ensure projects are delivered on time and to a high standard

• High level of proficiency in MS Excel and experience in using a wide range of software, including data visualisation packages

Competencies 

• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy 

• Excellent organisational and planning skills 

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team 

• Knowledge and experience in at least one research method relevant to the work of GH5050

• Ability to work to deadlines 

• Self-starting skills 

• An organised approach to time management 

• Strong cultural competencies with experience in developing and maintaining research partnerships across a variety of settings and contexts 

• A commitment to social justice and gender justice 

All Staff are required to: 

• Demonstrate commitment to GH5050’s organisational values, including exercising high ethical standards and research integrity, with attention to teamwork and collaboration

• Ensure that they have read and understood all mandatory policies and procedures 

• Uphold the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and Anti-Harassment and Bullying Policies, ensuring effective implementation in all aspects of their work for the charity 

• Act always within the charity rules, policies, procedures, and any other statutory requirements 

• Be proactive, bring ideas, suggestions and contribute to the improvement and development of the charity 

• Undertake training as required 

• Attend staff and team meetings as required, including in-person at the Cambridge office at least one or two days per week 

• Observe health and safety procedures in the workplace to ensure personal safety and to safeguard the interests and safety of colleagues and visitors 

• To establish, foster and maintain close working relationships with other functions to allow swift resolution of issues and sharing of knowledge 

• Undertake other duties and responsibilities as appropriate since all staff p 

Our generous staff benefits include:  

• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays. In addition, we may provide 3 days leave over the Christmas and New Year period 

• Flexible working arrangements – mainly remote working and with at least 1-2 days per week in the Cambridge office 

• 5% employer pension contribution 

• Employee assistance programme (EAP) via Health Assured

• Professional development and training 

Senior Programme Management Specialist - Young Health Programme

Location: Hybrid, Old Street, London
Salary: £50,856 per annum
Hours: 34.5 hours per week
Department: Development Programmes
Job Type: Full-time
Contract Type: Fixed-term

Plan International UK is a global children’s charity striving for an equal world. One where every child can reach their full potential and every girl can choose her own future.  We bring people together to protect children’s rights and keep girls safe, in school and in control of their bodies – even when disaster strikes. And we won’t stop until we are all equal. 

We are looking for a Senior Programme Management Specialist to join our Development Programmes Unit (DPU), the hub for impactful long-term development programming in Plan International UK. The role will look after our Young Health Programme (YHP), which is Plan International UK’s largest corporate funded programme. The YHP is a complex multi-country multi-million public health programme and is currently implemented in 8 countries, supporting the health rights and wellbeing of young people (10-24) in marginalised communities with a specific focus on the prevention of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). This gender-transformative programme uses a range of strategies including youth empowerment through peer education, community mobilisation, health system strengthening and youth-led advocacy. The YHP takes a holistic approach to working with young people which means that Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and emotional well-being health are addressed and mainstreamed throughout the programme.

This role is a great opportunity for individuals with proven programme management experience, particularly in public health initiatives. As a Senior Programme Management Specialist, you will be responsible for leading and supporting a team of two programme specialists and a programme coordinator to provide specialist support to Country Offices and partners on programme management. You will have responsibility from project design to project closure while also managing and escalating risks.

Your role will be essential in ensuring clear communication, compliance, and problem-solving within the team as well as with external partners. You will be facilitating regular meetings with donors regarding programme management, technical queries, compliance, and reporting.  Expertise in public health issues, especially NCDs, peer education, and adolescent health will be considered as advantageous. 

Ideal candidates will have a degree or equivalent qualification in international development or a related field and will be able to motivate and develop a team of diverse professionals. Excellent negotiation and relationship-building with internal and external stakeholders are key skills for this role, as well as having strong financial management skills, including budgeting, forecasting and reporting. 

If you thrive in working in a highly collaborative environment and love working on a fast-paced global health programme, and can contribute to how we bring our values and Feminist Leadership Principles to life through our work, we would love to hear from you!

Please note the position also requires some travel.

Please click on the button below to apply.

For further detail of this role, please see the job profile. Please refer closely to the Person Specification section during your application, to demonstrate your suitability for the role.

The deadline for applications is 23:59 on Sunday 16 June 2024.
Interviews will take place on week commencing Monday 24 June 2024.

We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children, young people and adults in our work.  We, therefore, apply rigorous recruitment and selection processes to ensure that only those who are suitable are recruited to work for us.  Accordingly, appointment to all our roles is subject to a range of vetting checks and for this role this will include a Basic Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working for us; this will depend on the circumstances of any offences

Plan International UK is committed to being an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

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INTRODUCTION TO THE GLOBAL HEALTH WORKFORCE PROGRAMME

We are looking for 3 Administrative Assistants based in  1x Addis Ababa Ethiopia, 1x Hargeisa Somaliland & 1x Lilongwe Malawi

Funded by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), and managed by the Tropical Health and Education Trust (THET), the Global Health Workforce Programme (GHWP) aims to develop the health workforce (HWF) in Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria and Somaliland supporting them to build stronger, more resilient health systems for post-pandemic recovery and to make progress towards UHC.

Grants for UK-LMIC and cross-LMIC health partnerships will be awarded to respond to national HWF priorities identified through a scoping assessment carried out by THET with DHSC, FCDO, national Governments and stakeholders (such as local World Health Organisation offices). These grants will run until December 2025.   

With a strong focus on building local ownership and sustainability, these partnerships will contribute to the following programmatic outcomes:

1. Partnerships contributing towards improved health workforce leadership capacity aligned with health workforce strategies, that will support reduction in gender inequalities.

2. Partnerships aligning with and contributing towards retention and wellbeing strategies.

3. Improved number and quality of training opportunities for health workers.

4. Co-developed and documented learning on health workforce interventions shared with key national and international stakeholders.

THET will award 28-36 strategic grants of £100,000 – £350,000 that feed into the country scoping priorities and outputs outlined above. The grants will broadly be split across the six countries; however, the exact split is dependent on the number and quality of applications received and broader priorities.   

20-28 smaller grants of up to £50,000 will also be available for projects that tackle specific areas such as innovation, rural health facilities, diaspora engagement, leadership opportunities for women and protected groups, and the climate crisis.   

Grants will be available to UK-LMIC health partnerships and LMIC-LMIC health partnerships. There are no institutional eligibility criteria as long as ODA rules are followed, so grants can be awarded to healthcare providers, royal colleges, universities, professional associations, NGOs, alliances, diaspora networks etc, but not to Ministry of Health departments.

Candidates can apply by submitting a two-page cover letter stating why they are interested in this position, what they would bring to the role and how they fit the person's specification.

This letter should be submitted with a CV to THET by midnight Thursday 13th June with 'Admin Assistant (The Country)' in the subject line. Applicants must be available for interview and assessment over the following two weeks. Please see Job Pack for full details and instructions. 

THET is an equal-opportunity employer, and any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

NDTi’s Programme Lead for Children and Young People holds a demanding and rewarding role in developing and enabling our people and teams to deliver a range of commissioned and grant funded work that furthers NDTi’s mission , positioning NDTi as a capable and creative partner of choice.

Working in the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) community is the mainstay of our current activity, and whilst your credibility and our work in this area will remain important to us in our shared future, we’re looking to appoint an inspiring and commercially savvy Programme Lead who will bring experience of working across wider, often complex systems and sectors within social care, education, health, and locality based supports, to expand our work and impact in new ways. Your experience and specialist knowledge could include Autism, Looked After Children, Young Offenders, Mental Health, and Wellbeing.

As a member of our Leadership & Strategy group, the Programme Lead will be responsible for resource planning, providing direction and great support to our colleagues, ensuring that the work NDTi delivers is consistently of high quality, and that the activities and achievements of the team contribute towards the strategic direction and priorities of the wider organisation.

With well-developed commercial and sector expertise, you will be a skilled and sensitive communicator with excellent planning and strategic development skills. You will need to demonstrate that you can influence and inspire stakeholders at all levels and be able to respond effectively to changing political and legislative opportunities and challenges, and achieve the funding and income needed to build our Children and Young People programme. You will need to demonstrate that you have the sector knowledge and skills to offer leadership to the programme team in turning ideas into commissioned or funded projects.

Why NDTi?

NDTi is a great organisation to work for, where we value well-being and a good work-life balance. We offer a welcoming, innovative and supportive environment where you’ll get to work with like-minded people. We will value your contribution and offer you opportunities to learn, grow and develop. We're building a multigenerational workforce. NDTi welcomes applicants of all ages. Come and work with us!

The rewards are great. We offer a 35 hour working week (we’re happy to talk about flexible working and this role will be based at home, with regular UK wide travel), a competitive salary, generous 8% contributory pension scheme and wellbeing benefits. We offer everyone on our team the same great benefits. 

We value diversity and are passionate about ensuring our people reflect the communities we work with. We are taking positive action to address a current under-representation within our workforce and are offering disabled applicants and applicants from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds a guaranteed interview if they meet the minimum criteria for each role.

How to Apply

This is an opportunity to use your skills and experience, really make a difference, and be part of delivering an innovative and high-profile programme that will lead to positive and life changing outcomes for young people with additional needs.

As part of the recruitment process, we will be arranging online sessions where interested candidates can come along and hear from colleagues about the team’s current work. These will be held on:

Thursday 13 June 3:00pm-3:45pm  OR     Tuesday 18 June 2:00pm-2:45pm

The closing date for applications  is 10.00am on Monday 24th June 2024

We will be holding in person interviews  on 17th July 2024  in Central London 

(Overnight accommodation can be arranged if necessary.)

Please refer to the Role Description and Person Specification for more information. Please forward your completed application form, CV and supporting statement by following the link on our web site.

ALAG (Asperger London Area Group) has been a registered charity since 2015.

ALAG is a pan-London membership community organisation, supporting autistic adults without a learning disability. We work in partnership with statutory services and the voluntary sector to highlight the needs of autistic adults.

We are dedicated to seeking practical initiatives and solutions when supporting individuals to come to terms with their diagnosis and to providing the tailored support that is essential to their well-being. One such initiative is the Autism Hub which was established in 2018 in the London Boroughs of Islington and Camden.

The successful applicant will be responsible for providing sound, motivating leadership and creating a work atmosphere where our dedicated, talented team can thrive. You will be responsible for leading on delivering the charity's services, which includes managing and overseeing projects, policies and procedures within the organisation. 

You will be working as part of a growing, busy, collaborative and motivated team and be able to adapt well to changing priorities. You will have oversight of a team of 10-12 people including contracted staff, volunteers and directly manage 3-5 members of the team.

You will work alongside the CEO, staff team, trustees and charity accountant in ensuring strong financial management of all projects.  You will report to the CEO and Board of Trustees, attend quarterly board meetings and produce regular reports on the activities and outcomes to stakeholders.

The role will also involve evaluating the organisation’s processes and ensuring they are efficient and accessible, as well as ensuring we meet our Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). This will inform operational development and future strategies.

Person specification

Essential Criteria 

• An understanding of autism and experience working with autistic adults without a learning disability
• Strong understanding of the duties of statutory services and key legislation that underpins the rights of autistic people
• Knowledge and practice of relevant legislation – Autism Act 2009 and National Strategy, Care Act 2014, Mental Health Act 1983, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Equalities Act 2010, GDPR 2018
• Experience developing and optimising support services for disabled people 
• An understanding of the third sector and health and social care landscape in London
• Proven track record in an operational, managerial role within the third sector
• A strong leader and manager, with proven experience mentoring a staff and volunteer team, providing guidance, support, and development opportunities, and driving towards excellent outcomes
• Experience leading the delivery of high-quality services for charity beneficiaries

• Defining and delivering organisational goals, objectives, and key performance indicators (KPIs) for operational efficiency
• Ability to plan and manage budgets and contribute to decisions on the allocation of resources
• Developing infrastructure- policies, procedures, and processes within the developing service provision

• Provide strategic vision and leadership for the operations team, setting overall goals and objectives for team members 
• Ensure robust implementation and efficiency within the agreed processes in conjunction with the operations team
• Monitor use of software and processes used in the organisation to ensure the effective management of data and client journey

• Knowledge of the voluntary sector, grants, monitoring processes
• Experience of producing monitoring reports using data, case studies, and user experience feedback
• Proven ability to effectively manage projects, ensuring key objectives, plans and activities are successfully delivered
• Proven ability to create a positive working environment in which diversity is celebrated, and staff are empowered and motivated to do their best 
• A passion for creating inclusive cultures and using the social model of disability to build a more inclusive society
• A collaborative and team-oriented approach to working with colleagues, partners, and external organisations
• Lead on and support others to navigate member experiences including complaints
• Excellent levels of discretion and judgement as well as experience of dealing with sensitive information
• Experience of overseeing safeguarding procedures in line with the safeguarding policy and supporting the staff team and volunteers with the safeguarding process
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas and proposals effectively
• A creative and innovative approach to problem solving, exploring new ideas and approaches to achieve organisational objectives
• A strong understanding of reasonable adjustments in the workplace
• Flexible approach to work and being hands-on to get the task done
• Able to ensure compliance with industry best practices and guidelines

Desirable Criteria

• Experience of being a Safeguarding Lead or willingness to take on these duties
• Experience in supporting an organisation to successfully apply for funding and managing multiple grants or willingness to learn
• Good understanding of HR matters and appropriate processes that need to be considered when managing a team of people- with the support of the HR Coordinator

General

• Willingness to undertake any other reasonable duties as may be required
• Eligibility to work in the UK

The Assessment, Advocacy & Advice Lead will provide frontline services to people diagnosed with HIV in Lewisham, Southwark and Lambeth as part of the Bridges partnership and South West London and Wandsworth HIV Support project. These services include assessment, emotional support and advice and advocacy for issues such as housing, welfare benefits, debt, dealing with HIV stigma or HIV treatment adherence. The Lead will facilitate signposting and referral into other support services including counselling, peer support and immigration services.

Programme

As part of Bridges programme, South West London HIV Partnership and Wandsworth HIV Support project, these services support new and previously diagnosed service users as well as family members/or carers who live in the same household. The programme will support people living with HIV and improve their health and well-being through the provision of services, delivered both face-to-face and virtually where appropriate.