We are looking for a passionate, enthusiastic and motivated Coordinator who will oversee and develop the Take a Break (TAB) short breaks service for children and young people with learning disabilities and/or autism. Even during the Coronavirus pandemic, TAB has maintained a trusted and well regarded service for children and families and we believe that it will continue to thrive once pandemic restrictions are lifted.

TAB offers school holiday camps as well as individual and small group activities throughout the year. TAB is the children and young people’s operation of Barnet Mencap’s Short Breaks service. This role would suit someone with a background in sports, arts and crafts, or drama and dance with experience of working with children with learning disabilities; someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment and has a real drive for children’s activities. The role will be both administrative and active, based in Hendon and across the London Borough of Barnet.

In this role you will oversee the operational excellence of our camps and clubs as well developing the year-round community-based children’s service. You will ensure that services are delivered in line with company and Care Quality Commission requirements, and will achieve business performance targets.  

Take a Break work will require working in early mornings, evenings, weekends and school holidays as well as during regular office hours.

The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) application for work with children and adults

We are looking for candidates with a background in children’s activities, children’s sport, arts, drama and childcare who hold a relevant level 4 qualification or above, or who are working towards such a qualification.

We are looking for someone with the following skills and abilities:

• To communicate effectively and to inspire confidence and motivate children and young people aged up to 25 of all abilities;
• To demonstrate perseverance, patience and flexibility;
• To react calmly, quickly and effectively in emergency situations;
• To demonstrate excellent planning and time management, working within tight budgets;
• To communicate effectively with parents, carers, teachers and professionals from other agencies;
• To be able to lead, coach and develop a team of support workers
• Good IT and administration skills.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assess the needs of potential clients of the TAB short break project

• Ensure that individual care plans are implemented and monitored by Support Workers for each child or young person's short stay or support session

• Promote the value and respect for individuals’ rights and needs; giving opportunities to make choices; giving opportunities to gain life skills and to develop relationships; and to be involved in non-segregated activities in the community
• Keeping children and young people safe, and keeping safeguarding at the front of all our work by identifying and resolving any potential issues and working with other colleagues and agencies
• Plan and carry out all TAB work in a person-centred way
• Ensure that the project is sensitive to and meets the cultural needs of individuals. Establish and develop links with parents, carers and relatives in order to provide sensitive services.
• Develop flexible services which respond to the needs of the clients and parents and carers 
• Ensure a high standard of medical care is given to those clients with health issues and eating difficulties, e.g. epilepsy, asthma etc.

OFFICE SKILLS

• Assist the Registered Manager to co-ordinate the day-to-day running of the Take a Break project to include planning community support sessions, group work and activity programmes with appropriate staff rotas in place
• Maintain effective communication systems including effective short break booking systems and dealing with related telephone calls, emails etc.
• Have good IT skills and knowledge of Microsoft packages including cloud-based systems
• Maintain accurate records in accordance with GDPR and Data Protection requirements
• Keep records and implement documentation as required by the CQC
• Attend reviews and other meetings as appropriate
• Assist with regular quality audits for Barnet Mencap and our commissioners.

STAFF MANAGEMENT

• Positively promote teamwork and lead in team building sessions for TAB staff
• Assist in the recruitment and selection of support staff in conjunction with the Manager and Chief Executive
• Maintain effective supervision communication systems including written procedures and handover notes to maintain continuity of care
• Assist in implementing inductions for new staff
• Offer regular supervision to staff which is of a high professional standard and quality
• Carry out quality appraisals yearly with six-month reviews
• Identify staff training needs

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

• Maintain and monitor budgets ensuring the systems operate within budget and in conjunction with Barnet Mencap's procedures.  Suggest improvements to systems and highlight any issues to the Manager.
• Take responsibility for TAB budgets in the absence of the Manager, e.g. Petty Cash

HEALTH AND SAFETY

• Ensure that high standards of health and safety are maintained and that procedures are reviewed and followed
• Contribute to developing in-house procedures, e.g. risk assessments and lifting & handling assessments
• Have a willingness to take controlled risks, and to be adventurous, but managing those risks carefully.
• Ensure that a high standard of food is served when appropriate, and that food hygiene regulations are adhered to when food is prepared by TAB staff
• Keep abreast of developments in the field by means of reading literature and journals etc.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Actively promote equal opportunities policies and anti-discriminatory practices

PROMOTION OF SERVICE

Develop links with the community and other organisations to promote positive images of people with learning disabilities including utilising Barnet Mencap’s social media platforms.

It is expected that the post holder will perform the role in a way that furthers the values of the organisation with reference to equal access and opportunity and the high quality of service provided.

FLEXIBILITY

In order to deliver services effectively, a degree of flexibility is needed and the postholder may be required to perform work not specifically referred to above and be required to change shifts in response to the needs of the service.  Such duties, however, will fall within the scope of the post, at the appropriate grade.

GENERAL

The duties and responsibilities of this post may change over a period of time.  Only significant additional duties or responsibilities as required by the Chief Executive will render the post for re­-evaluation.

To apply, please fill in our Application form or send us your CV with a covering letter exaplining how you meet the criteria in our Person Specification. For more details, head to the Jobs page on our website.

Age UK's vision is a world where everyone can love later life. We know some people can face illness, loneliness or poverty as they grow older. Whatever the situation, Age UK provides support and vital services to help make later life the best it can be.

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Project Support Officer within our Wellbeing Department.

This role will provide project management support to assist in the delivery of two programmes: a high-profile and award-winning Warm Homes Programme of multiple local activities, aimed at reducing fuel poverty and cold-related ill-health among the most vulnerable older people, as well as Think Digital Programme, a digital inclusion programme aimed at supporting older people with knowledge, skills and confidence to access online services and activities, and live a more included and independent life.

If successful you will
* Provide support in the delivery of the Warm Homes Programme and the Think Digital programme.
* Work with two Project Managers and wider team to ensure robust project monitoring and efficient delivery of other aspects, including production of marketing materials, equipment ordering and processing invoices.
* Produce reports on local partners' progress, and other data and statistics as required.

To be considered, please complete a one page covering letter along with your CV detailing why you are a suitable candidate for this role.

About you

* You will have good project support skills and ideally an understanding of project management tools.
* A good understanding of factors contributing to fuel poverty and digital exclusion; the impact of fuel poverty on older people's health and properties, and the impact of digital exclusion on older people's lives would be beneficial to your application.
* You should demonstrate experience of supporting, planning and delivering projects to agreed quality standards.
* You should have strong attention to detail and good MS Office skills, especially Excel.
* You will need experience of analysing and presenting data and reports, including preparation of tables and graphs.
* You will show an ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external partners to meet objectives.
* Excellent organisational skills and proven ability to track progress of deliverables will be essential, as will an ability to prioritise competing deadlines and workloads.
* You will have an ability to assess risk and escalate issues according to agreed processes and procedures.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to report on progress in writing and verbally.

What we offer in return

In return we can offer an excellent salary of £23,000, and great benefits including 26 days annual leave + bank holidays, pension, life assurance, healthcare cashback plan, season ticket loan, discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, car lease scheme, flexible working and much more.

Additional Information

For a full list of benefits please click here https://www.ageuk.org.uk/about-us/jobs/employee-benefits/

Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria. We welcome requests for flexible working.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

The Mental Health Project Officer will lead a 3-year schools based Mental Health project across Hertfordshire. The project delivers a 10-week Mental Health education programme to year 6 students, and young people in transition.  

Your key responsibilities, but not limited to:

Project management and strategic leadership
Providing high education in an engaging and informative way
Managing project stakeholder, partner organisation and funding partners
Development programme resources, building innovative content in relation to the link between mental health and physical activity
Managing a team of delivery staff
Monitoring, evaluating and continuous improvement of service standards
Managing a project budget and relevant resources
High quality report writing and evaluation skills

You will have:

A degree or relevant qualification (in a related subject area such as health, health psychology, sports psychology, or related field)
A sound knowledge of the common mental health issues affecting young people and their link with physical activity
At least one years’ experience of working with children or young people with functional mental health problems.
At least one years’ experience delivering educational programmes to young people.
At least one year’s experience of managing or supervising team of staff or volunteers
An ability to engage, motivate, inspire and mentor people towards achieving their goals.
Experience and success in building relationships and working collaboratively with a range of partners.
Experience managing a project budget

What is in it for you?

Chance to join an award-winning charity and work alongside a high-quality delivery team, determined to use the positive power of sport, physical activity and learning for social good.
Opportunity to benefit from a range of training and development opportunities
Free gym usage at our two Community Centres
Flexible working environment
25 days of Annual Leave entitlement plus bank holiday’s
Great Trust pension scheme

Equal Opportunities:

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and dynamic working environment by building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more wide-ranging we are, the better our work will be.

We are committed to Safeguarding children and adults at risk. The necessary Disclosure and Barring Service check will apply to this post.

How to apply:

Please click on the yellow 'How To Apply' button on this advert to access the full application process. Application form and Equal Opportunities form are downloable at the bottom of this advert.

We’re looking for a passionate, experienced, delivery focused Project Coordinator, to join our growing team. The Project Coordinator will support, develop and grow our network of projects across the UK. Working directly to the Head of Operations, the post holder will be responsible for helping achieve the charity’s ambitions to grow and scale our work.

The post holder will be responsible for supporting local projects through engagement with our local delivery partners. This will include working closely with children’s centres to support project delivery, identifying opportunities to grow the scheme with existing and new centres, and running training for staff to help them to manage and run the project locally. They will also be responsible for the development and maintenance of local retailer relationships including engaging with Market Management Teams, supporting individual traders and retailers who are members of the scheme, and helping to identify new retail opportunities.  

The Project Coordinator will be a part of our Operations Team made up of the Projects Officer and the Head of Operations. The role will also work closely with the Impact & Evaluation Manager who will be responsible for developing and delivering the charity’s Evaluation Framework and implementing new methodologies for measuring impact. This work will influence the future training needs for local partners and implications for how we monitor and share data on the project.

The post will be primarily based in London where we have the largest number of projects, and the post holder must be willing to travel regularly around London. The individual must also be willing to travel nationally as we have projects across the country – including in Barnsley, Liverpool, and Glasgow – and to Brighton where a number of key staff are based and where the charity’s main office is located.

When not travelling, the post will be home based.

The post holder must be comfortable working in collaboration with many partners and stakeholders and have good communication and relationship management skills. A structured approach to work and attention to detail will be essential to help support the growth of the charity over the coming years.

Job responsibilities

• Project coordination – support the delivery of the Rose Vouchers for Fruit & Veg Project in its various locations
• Coordinate local partnership relationships and secure continued buy in from key stakeholders
• Attend local steering group meetings
• Coordinate and deliver training for local project partners on how to deliver, monitor and manage the project locally
• Work with the Impact & Evaluation Manager to imbed processes and procedures for data management and evaluation of project impact
• Coordinate relationships with local retailers and markets
• Deliver project training and support including the development of project toolkits for children’s centres and “train the trainer” sessions
• Support local project teams to effectively deliver on targets
• Support the development of a network of projects with the aim of better sharing and learning between project areas
• Coordinate the growth of family numbers and vouchers in each area to ensure that budgets are not exceeded but targets for family numbers are met
• Further responsibilities relevant to & commensurate with the role of Project Coordinator

How to apply: Please submit a CV and covering letter outlining your interest and ability to successfully fill this position. Applications will only be considered if both a CV and covering letter are submitted.

Closing Date: Sunday 1st November at 11.30pm. 

Are you an experienced coordinator looking for your next challenge?

Are you interested in data and early stage project management?

Are you interested in working for a progressive and constantly evolving organisation?

Are you flexible, enjoy challenge and variety, and an aptitude for picking up systems quickly?

We’re looking for a coordinator who can take ownership of the collection and analysis of a variety of departmental data. You will also play a key role in developing and embedding new ways of working as we introduce a new system.

Alongside this we need efficient and effective project management support across our research programmes including report production, financial administration and event organisation, with a specific focus on the Economy team.

You’ll show a commitment to the RSA’s mission and ideally be able to demonstrate an interest in the key research areas of the organisation. You will have strong organisational skills, the ability to work flexibility within a busy team environment and be willing to support colleagues with strong interpersonal skills, and the confidence and ability to communicate effectively. You’ll be an excellent time manager and multi-tasker, with proven experience of working with data, project management and report production.

To find out more about this role, please visit our website.

About us

We are the RSA.  The royal society for arts, manufactures and commerce.  We’re committed to a future that works for everyone, a future where we all can participate in its creation. With over 250 years of heritage in making significant social impact, we bring together, our rigorous research, proven change process, influential ideas platforms and our global community of over 30,000 problem solvers united in a desire to deliver solutions for lasting change.

We invite you to be part of this change. Join our community. Together, we’ll unite people and ideas to resolve the challenges of our time.

We offer great benefits, including 29 days holiday (plus bank holidays), additional wellbeing allowance, free fellowship throughout employment and lots more!

Apply

In order to apply, please click ‘apply for this job’ on our recruitment page and submit your CV. You will also be required to answer a series of questions. You do not need to submit a cover letter.

Please submit your application through the RSA website. We cannot accept applications via email. All applications will receive an automated response.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 9am 26 October 2020. Screening calls are expected to take place on 29 October 2020 and interviews will be held on 4 November 2020.

Please note that we cannot accept late, incomplete applications, and we can only consider candidates who apply through the online application process.

Quality Standards Co-ordinator (Exempt Accommodation) 

35 hours per week

12 months fixed term contract

Location: Blend of home working and Central Birmingham Office Based

We are looking for an experienced project coordinator with a proven track record of project coordination and experience of coordinating budgets and financial resources.

The quality standards  framework around non-commissioned exempt accommodation is a new approach with an aim to create consistency and transparency for current or potential residents and referring agencies.  Our ideal candidate will have excellent communication and collaborative skills, a passion for making positive change  and drive to shape this new and exciting role.

You will play a pivotal role in the co-ordination and delivery of quality standards for exempt accommodation and associated activity.

With a robust understanding of the experience of people within exempt accommodation in Birmingham, the successful candidate will be responsible for the development and ongoing maintenance of a robust quality management framework through Co-production with partners.

The successful candidate will be required to support a delivery plan for the work including, milestones, outputs, outcomes and potential new priorities, as well as to co-ordinate the activity associated with the quality standards that supports the ongoing financial sustainability of the project.

You will have experience of assessing against quality or performance management standards and act as the point of contact for providers to advise, guide and support on the aims and delivery of the Quality Standards.

We are looking for candidates that can demonstrate the following BVSC organisational values:

Commitment: Makinga positive difference through passion, innovation and social action.

Collaboration: Connecting people and organisations to work together to improve lives.

Inclusion: Empowering and involving everyone in creating a fair and equitable Birmingham.

Integrity: Building trust through delivering excellent outcomes.

Changing Our Lives is a rights based organisation that works in coproduction with disabled people and people with experience of mental health difficulties, finding solutions that enable them to lead ordinary lives that many of us take for granted. We are looking for a passionate individual commited to people's rights. You will be practical and very organised, a 'people person' able to communicate with a range of people including young people, adults and professsionals. You will be working in a fast paced environment across a range of projects, so you will need to be comfortable with change as people often start with one idea and it naturally evolves and changes. You will be working across the West Midlands, with occassional work in other areas of England. This is a position in which we will support an individual with less experience who is enthusiastic, a hard worker and willing to learn. The position is 20 hours per week, although we would consider less hours for the right candidate. The minimum requirement is 3 years working with disabled people, people with mental health difficulties or other people who have been disadvantaged. 

At Depaul UK have an exciting opportunity for a Youth Homelessness Service Coordinator to join our team on a full time permanent basis. In return you’ll earn a competitive salary of £24,174 pa + pension & other benefits.

Depaul UK delivers a range of support and housing services around the UK for young people and adults at risk of homelessness. We provide services that prevent homelessness, increase the resilience of those we work with and energise opportunities for employment, education, training & volunteering. We're dedicated to putting our values into action to achieve a society where everyone has a place to call home and a stake in their community.

In return as our Youth Homelessness Service Coordinator we can offer you:

- Competitive salary
- 26 days of annual holiday plus bank holidays pro rata
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance

The Youth Homelessness Service Coordinator role:

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced youth - focused individual to play a key role in the set-up of our new service in Milton Keynes.

We are looking for someone passionate about homeless prevention, committed to the cause, with fantastic experience of working with young people and families and ready to manage a new team.

The post-holder will represent Depaul in this new area and have a knack for quickly and effectively developing key partnerships across the region, ensuring the services are outcomes-focused and effective for young people.

The official job title for the post is Senior Prevention Coordinator. Please refer to the job description for further details.

What makes this role exciting?

- A full induction and training to enhance the ‘hard’ and ‘soft’ skills required’

- Training in the Depaul Endeavour model

- Continuous support and supervision including reflective practice to develop your learning and skills as a practitioner

- Access to a total rewards package including a health plan and generous pension contributions

What will ideally support your success in the Youth Homelessness Service Coordinator role?

- Significant experience of working with homeless and vulnerable people in crisis

- Experience supervising staff or volunteers

- Significant experience of taking responsibility for operating safeguarding requirements and procedures

- Excellent experience of working under pressure, finding creative solutions and using own initiative

- Excellent experience of developing productive relationships with partner organisations

Closing date: Monday 02 November 2020 at 12:00 pm

So, if this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you and you’d like to become our Youth Homelessness Service Coordinator then please click ‘apply’ today – don’t miss out, we’d love to hear from you!

An enhanced DBS disclosure is a requirement for this post. Our recruitment checks, induction and ongoing support and supervision reflect our commitment to safeguarding our clients. Depaul UK strives to be equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We kindly request no contact from Recruitment or Media Agencies.

INTERNATIONAL NETWORKS COORDINATOR (YOUTH AND SAFEGUARDING)

ST JOHN INTERNATIONAL

From £30K Up to £32K depending on experience + 11% pension contribution

The Order of St John (also known as St John International) is a prestigious chivalric organisation with a rich history and is an international development Charity. It aims to support its members and its establishments around the world in delivering first aid and health care services in more than 35 countries. The International Office of the Order is a small but busy organisation that serves as the secretariat for the global organisation and is on the cusp of expansion. It is looking for an experienced International Networks Coordinator. This is a mid-level role in the organisation, with real scope to help shape and drive change in a global organisation that reaches and engages millions of people every year.

 St John International is currently undertaking a Strategy Review and the post holder will take an active part, both in the Review and developing their own job specification.  The organisation’s role, as the international secretariat, is to provide services that enable linking up and synergy to develop between all 40 of the organisations within the family of St John, while encouraging a movement towards internationally consistent standards in all areas of organisational delivery. Functions of St John International in line with this include facilitating the development of thematic working groups to build consensus for subsequent action across all organisations.

The post holder will need to be comfortable in a role that involves considerable network building, developing consensus among peers, and using that consensus to define and enable further actions. The role would suit someone who is able to build strong peer relationships among thematic groups and able to guide a working group towards delivery of their purpose. It requires an ability to provide absolute clarity in communications and decisions, along with a willingness to hold peers to a deadline or agreement. 

This role is orientated around two specific themes of Youth involvement in governance and building a world class safeguarding system in all St John organisations. It will be necessary, however, for the post holder to recognise that these themes will evolve over time, and they could be called upon to address other themes in the same facilitation role.

This role is chiefly facilitating two developing areas of the Order of St John: The International Youth Advisory Network (40%) and development and implementation of an Order safeguarding strategy (40%). The remaining time will be involved in other network functions, such as supporting an international community of practice that is identifying good practice in volunteer management. (20%)

Although still developing in structure, aid and support for many of our smaller organisations around the world will come from the larger St John organisations based in the region.  The post holder may be required to work closely with the regional leads, linking their work with the requirements of the International Office.

International Youth Advisory network (IYAN): Facilitate the meetings of the IYAN group as per the IYAN ToR, and coordinate support discussions with youth staff managers to enable IYAN. Assist IYAN members to understand their role and encourage development of a vocal and empowered IYAN cohort.

Methods:

1. Provide a secure online space for IYAN members to use. Respond to IYAN opinion and needs in development of this space and ensure that all members are fully able to use it.
2. Develop an IYAN culture and infrastructure that is youth friendly and responsive to young people’s needs, to encourage participation.
3. Encourage discussion, remind members of deadlines, prompt engagement where necessary
4. Provide access to information as requested by IYAN members (consulting with Head of development if necessary)
5. Ensure IYAN members remain true to their purpose as described in the ToR.
6. Provide a secretarial role to IYAN as necessary, although encourage members to create their own material and minutes as much as possible.
7. Relay questions about strategy development from IEM to IYAN, and vice versa
8. Assist IYAN in producing formal documents that clarify the support that IYAN needs from staff (in the event of further youth consultation for instance)
9. Assist IYAN in delivery of their purpose in any other way
10. Coordinate peer meetings of priory youth management staff meetings, to ensure they are aware of IYAN’s discussions, and that they are prepared to assist IYAN members in delivering their purpose.
11. Facilitate IYAN in putting members forward to join other governance committees of the Order and ensure those members are adequately aware of the issues and discussions to be able to contribute meaningfully.

Safeguarding: Coordinate delivery of a safeguarding strategy for the Order, including management of a consultant to provide an indicative baseline assessment of the Order’s current situation and roadmap for improvement. Ensure that the Order strategy adequately responds to the risk from poor safeguarding, and that resources necessary to provide a world class safeguarding strategy are planned and ultimately put in place for the Order.

Methods:

1. Advocate and discuss the strategy for safeguarding development across the Order with all Priories and regional management teams. Build awareness and adherence to the strategy means and method.
2. Manage an internationally experienced safeguarding consultant, able to understand the complexities of safeguarding in international organisations that work in LMICs. The consultant should:
   1. Conduct baseline assessment of safeguarding policies, procedures and culture in at least 1 Priory and 1 Association.
   2. Provide a presentation to the trustees of the Order that highlight the current status of the Order’s safeguarding risk, the requirements and responsibilities of the trustees from a legal and moral standpoint
   3. Develop a roadmap for the improvement of safeguarding to a world class system in all of the Order’s establishments
3. Build consensus among all Priories for the safeguarding roadmap, or a variation of it. Ensure the actions identified within it are resourced and built into the Order development strategy
4. Lead in the development of any secretariat functions with regards to the agreed safeguarding strategy

Volunteer Management Community of Practice: The Order has engaged several staff managers from around the world in an effective community of practice (CoP) that discusses the subject of Volunteer management. The post holder will be required to support the continuation of this CoP

Methods:

1. Schedule and communicate with all CoP members about next meetings
2. Facilitate a rotating chair to create lively and engaging discussion around preferred issues
3. Document discussions, identifying good practice, ideas, areas requiring research, etc.

An ideal applicant would have experience in:

1. Managing a support function for an international organisation or network of organisations.
2. Working to facilitate disparate groups of people around the world to come together with a shared understanding of purpose
3. Driving committees towards clarity of decisions and purpose and holding them accountable.
4. Working with and to empower young people, particularly working with them to encourage their involvement in governance type roles.
5. Managing consultants in a timely and effective manner.
6. Using a baseline survey to evidence needs and developing costed action plans to address those needs.
7. Working successfully in a variety of countries and cultures, particularly the LMIC’s within the commonwealth.

Along with technical knowledge of:

1. Safeguarding in organisations, especially those working in resource poor settings.
2. Using digital applications to facilitate collaboration, particularly MS Teams
3. Consultancy contract management

The role will have an expected element of travel, including to LMIC countries from time to time. It is estimated that this will not exceed 6 weeks a year. The global reach of St John means that the post holder will occasionally be required to be flexible with working hours to match different time zones.

The Order of St John are committed to increasing diversity in the workplace and across our practices. Applications from all minority ethnic or under-represented groups will be very welcome.

To apply, please send a CV and a brief covering letter outlining your relevant experience and skills and providing your current salary.

Applications will be accepted until 1700hrs on Friday 30 0ctober 2020.

INTERVIEWS:

Video interviews will take place on 4-5 November 2020.

Face to Face interviews will take place on Thursday12 November (subject to Covid19 restrictions)

Summary of Role

This role is based in the UK and open to individuals with unrestricted right to live and work in the UK ONLY. At this stage we are unable to offer sponsorship opportunities. 

Based in London, the Safeguarding Coordinator will be a technical lead on safeguarding and children’s safety, delivering high quality, accessible and reliable support, guidance and capacity to humanitarian response teams, Country Offices and UK Headquarters as we further develop our safeguarding protocols, procedures and education plans.

The post holder will manage the Safeguarding framework and tools, in order to strengthen the capabilities and knowledge of all our stakeholders, ensuring we safeguard the children and vulnerable adults we serve.

About the Role

The main responsibilities of this role will be to:

1. Help and support UK and Country Office Safeguarding Focal Points and staff to establish and develop local child safeguarding networks to support local implementation.
2. Support UK and Country Safeguarding Focal Points and Investigation Officers to improve child and vulnerable adults safeguarding practice. Share best practice and wider learning from these experiences across the organisation.
3. Design and deliver a suite of mandatory core training workshops/training programme as part of the continuous learning and development of employees, trustees, volunteers and those engaged with Muslim Aid.
4. Lead on Child Safeguarding Incident reports and investigations with the support of local Country Office Child Safeguarding Officers and Focal Points.
5. Apply critical analysis to ensure that we meet and exceed our commitment to building a safe environment for children, vulnerable adults and all those connected to Muslim Aid.
6. Review/adapt Muslim Aid’s Global Safeguarding policy and procedures, reporting mechanisms, risk registers and other procedures that are managed/supervised by UK and Country Office teams and partners.

About You

To be successful in this role:

1. Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent level of qualification.
2. Experience of child protection/child safeguarding practice within developing countries.
3. Experience of working with children in international development and humanitarian settings.
4. Experience of child protection/child safeguarding practice within developing countries.
5. Proven experience designing, facilitating and evaluating safety and safeguarding training in different cultural and organisational contexts.
6. Knowledge and experience of Incident investigation and post-investigation evaluation and learning
7. Willingness and ability to travel independently and work within challenging environments, sometimes at short notice. 

Why you should Apply

If you are passionate about protecting children and vulnerable adults and have the desire to work for an organisation that wants to make the world a safer place, then this role is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Safeguarding Coordinator.

You will be joining a supportive, highly skilled, passionate organisation as a specialist in your field. Muslim Aid offer a 35-hour week, generous holiday allowance of 37 days (including bank holidays), flexible working and encourage a healthy work-life balance.

If you are interested in this role and have the relevant skills, knoweledge and experience please ensure that you review the job description by clicking the apply via website icon below. 

NOTE: We do not accept CVs you must complete the application form fully.

The Mental Health Project Officer will lead a three-year Comic Relief funded, Mental Health project across Watford, Hemel Hempstead and Borehamwood.  The project supports young people with mild to moderate mental health issues through an exciting, innovative programme of sport and physical activity underpinned by therapeutic practice.

Your key responsibilities, but not limited to:

• Project management and strategic leadership
• Providing high quality sport, physical activity, and therapeutic delivery in a group setting
• Managing project stakeholder, partner organisation and funding partners
• Development programme resources, building innovative content in relation to the link between mental health and physical activity
• Managing a team of delivery staff
• Working with young people with Mild to moderate mental health issues to improve their mental wellbeing
• Monitoring, evaluating and continuous improvement of service standards

You will have:

• Master’s degree in related subject (psychology)
• A sound knowledge of the common mental health issues affecting young people and their link with physical activity
• A sound an understanding of therapeutic practices utilised for individuals experiencing a mental health issue
• At least one years’ experience of working with children or young people with functional mental health problems.
• At least one years’ experience of managing or supervising team of staff or volunteers
• An ability to engage, motivate, inspire and mentor people towards achieving their goals.
• Experience and success in building relationships and working collaboratively with a range of partners.
• Experience managing a project budget

What is in it for you?

• Chance to join an award-winning charity and work alongside a high-quality delivery team, determined to use the positive power of sport, physical activity and learning for social good.
• Opportunity to benefit from a range of training and development opportunities
• Free gym usage at our two Community Centres
• Flexible working environment
• 25 days of Annual Leave entitlement plus bank holiday’s
• Great Trust pension scheme

Equal Opportunities:

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and dynamic working environment by building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more wide-ranging we are, the better our work will be.

We are committed to Safeguarding children and adults at risk. The necessary Disclosure and Barring Service check will apply to this post.

How to apply:

Please click on the yellow 'How To Apply' button on this advert to access the full application process. Application form and Equal Opportunities form are downloable at the bottom of this advert.

GOOD NEIGHBOUR SCHEME SUPPORT SERVICE CO_ORDINATOR

• Work Location: Oxfordshire / homebased
• Hours : 13 hours per week

Volunteer Link Up (West Oxfordshire) is working in partnership with AgeUK Oxfordshire to deliver the Community Information Network.  Volunteer Link Up’s role in the project is to deliver a support service to existing Good Neighbour Schemes and to help in the development of new Good Neighbour Schemes countywide.  The Good Neighbour Scheme Support Service co-ordinator’s role will be to deliver Volunteer Link Up’s contribution to the project, in co-operation with other staff members.  The successful applicant will be a car driver, willing to travel, and will be flexible in their working hours.  Excellent communication skills and computer literacy is essential. 

Full job description and application form on request

IDS is seeking a highly-motivated Research Officer to join the Governance cluster. The Research Officer will work closely with the project lead to strengthen a gender and care emphasis in social policy design in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

With a postgraduate degree in Development Studies or a related subject, and an excellent understanding of the subject of unpaid care work, the successful candidate will work on a cutting-edge and policy relevant project that seeks to provide recommendations and guidelines on how policies may positively impact on women’s unpaid care work in South Asia.

Volunteer Coordinator

Bath Welcomes Refugees (BWR) was established in 2015 with the sole aim of bringing to safety and security in the UK those people persecuted and in danger in their own countries, and in particular to help them settle in Bath or the surrounding area.  

We are still a relatively young organisation currently supporting around 100 refugees and asylum seekers. At present we are an entirely voluntary organisation depending upon the enthusiasm, invaluable expertise, experience and dedication of our 100 plus volunteers covering a range of roles.  Our main areas of activity cover practical help with housing, resettlement and integration in the community, English language support and guidance on employment and benefits.

We now need to strengthen the organisation and build capacity to support the families and individuals building a new life in and around Bath. To help us achieve this we are looking to recruit a part time Volunteer Coordinator.

This is an entirely new and evolving role which you will be able to develop. Initially you will work with the Chair, Language Support Coordinator and Membership Secretary providing administrative support with emphasis on the coordination of volunteers and the membership.

To be successful in this position, you will need to be

Someone who has the ability to develop relationships with volunteers, clients and other stakeholders, is resourceful, collaborative and enjoys working with others with diverse experiences and backgrounds. You should be able to work remotely on your own initiative, be highly organised and efficient. You should empathise with BWR’s aims, be flexible and non-judgemental.

Ideally your experience will include

1. Working with volunteers in the charity, not-for-profit sectors.
2. Recruiting, training and managing volunteers.
3. Supporting and developing volunteers in their roles.
4. Working with CRM databases.
5. Understanding of the data protection requirements in respect of volunteers and the organisation as a whole.

Outline of the Role

You will be the key volunteer contact, recruiting, training, carrying out background and DBS checks and supporting volunteers in their various roles across the organisation. Reporting to the Chair, you will work with and support Team Leaders to enable BWR to meet its aims.

1. Liaising with the Language Coordinator and volunteers to ensure we provide effective language tuition to our families and individuals to meet their individual specific needs.

• Monitoring progress and ensure that records are kept up to date.
• Providing analysis of activities as required from time to time.

2. Liaising with the Membership Secretary to ensure membership applications are processed timely and the system is updated with all relevant information.

• Maintaining the membership database

3. Assisting with the set up and populating of a new Case Management System.

• Liaising with IT Support in relation to the website and other digital communications.

4. Supporting the Trustees and members of the Management Committee from time to time.

Although this is a part-time role working from home there will be occasions when you may be required to attend events either during the evening or at weekends within the Bath and surrounding area.

The role is initially based on 16 hours per week but will be reassessed after an initial period when the successful applicant will have a better idea of the actual scope of the role.  The salary is £20-24k pa pro rata (commensurate with experience).

The role will require an enhanced DBS check.

To apply for this role please provide an up to date CV with a covering letter explaining in less than 200 words why you would be ideal for the role.

Applications to be emailed by 2 November 2020. Applications will be reviewed as received.

Interviews will be held: Week commencing 9 November 2020

For more information please see Detailed Job Description and Chart of BWR Activities.