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Rheolwr Rhaglen Academi Arweinyddiaeth Cenedlaethau’r Dyfodol

Mae UpRising yn recriwtio ar gyfer Rheolwr Rhaglen rhan amser (30 awr / 4 diwrnod) i fod yn gyfrifol am reoli a chefnogi cyflwyno Academi Arweinwyr Cenedlaethau’r Dyfodol. Lleolir y rôl yng Nghaerdydd a chyflogir am gyfnod penodol o 12 mis.

Am UpRising:

Ein cenhadaeth yw agor llwybrau at arweinyddiaeth ar gyfer oedolion ifanc dawnus o gefndiroedd amrywiol a rhai a dangynrychiolir, a’u harfogi â’r wybodaeth, y rhwydweithiau, y sgiliau a’r hyder i gyflawni’u potensial fel arweinwyr, dod o hyd i gyfleoedd newydd a thrawsnewid y byd o’u cwmpas drwy gyfrwng gweithredu cymdeithasol.

Gwneud iddo ddigwydd

Mae newid diwylliant yn y sector gyhoeddus, gwella llesiant cymdeithasol, economaidd, amgylcheddol a diwylliannol Cymru, a gwarchod buddiannau Cenedlaethau’r Dyfodol, oll yn dod o dan gylch gorchwyl Deddf Llesiant Cenedlaethau’r Dyfodol. Cyfrifoldeb Comisiynydd Cenedlaethau’r Dyfodol a’i thîm yw helpu i wneud i hyn ddigwydd.

Mae UpRising wedi cynghreirio gyda Swyddfa Comisiynydd Cenedlaethau’r Dyfodol i Gymru er mwyn darparu rhaglen addysgu a fydd yn gweithredu ar draws sectorau ledled Cymru. Y nod yw cefnogi sefydliadau i feddwl mwy am yr hirdymor, gweithio’n fwy effeithiol gyda phobl, cymunedau a’i gilydd, a cheisio atal problemau rhag digwydd a thaclo pynciau llosg cyffredin drwy weithredu dull mwy unedig o fynd i’r afael â nhw.

Drwy gyfrwng y cyfle unigryw hwn, bydd yr ymgeisydd llwyddiannus yn gweithio ar draws y ddau sefydliad a gyda sawl sefydliad partner i ddarparu rhaglen sy’n arfogi arweinwyr y dyfodol â’r sgiliau a’r wybodaeth angenrheidiol er mwyn eu galluogi i wynebu a mynd i’r afael â heriau presennol a rhai’r dyfodol, a’u datrys.

Rydym ni’n chwilio am rywun sy’n deall beth mae Deddf Llesiant Cenedlaethau’r Dyfodol Cymru (2015) yn anelu at ei chyflawni, ac sy’n gallu dangos y pum dull o weithio.

Y Rôl:

Rydym ni’n chwilio am unigolyn brwd ac ysbrydoledig sy’n dymuno gwneud gwahaniaeth gweladwy i fywydau pobl ifanc o gymunedau amrywiol ledled Cymru. Bydd y rôl yn goruchwylio a darparu rhaglen arweinyddiaeth 10 mis o hyd i 17 person proffesiynol a leolir ledled Cymru. Bydd y rhaglen yn cael ei chyflwyno gan ddefnyddio dull dysgu cyfunol gyda chymysgedd o gynnwys ar lein a sesiynau wyneb yn wyneb. Lleolir y rôl yng Nghaerdydd a bydd y Rheolwr Rhaglen yn gweithio ar y cyd rhwng lleoliadau dwy swyddfa UpRising a Chomisiynydd Cenedlaethau’r Dyfodol. Rheolir y rôl hon gan UpRising.

Efallai y byddwn ni’n dymuno cynnal rhannau o’r rhaglen y tu allan i Gaerdydd, fyddai’n golygu fod y Rheolwr Rhaglen yn gorfod teithio.

Ymhlith y cyfrifoldebau, ond heb eu cyfyngu i’r rhain, mae cynllunio rhaglen, rheoli cyllideb, rheoli rhanddeiliaid a chefnogi cyfranogwyr y rhaglen.

Bydd angen i’r ymgeisydd llwyddiannus fynd drwy wiriad DBS, a bydd angen gallu teithio i Gaerdydd, neu gael eu lleoli yno. I gael manylion llawn y swydd hon (gan gynnwys disgrifiadau swydd, cymwyseddau a sut i wneud cais), lawrlwthwch ein pecyn swydd.

Fe’ch cynghorir mai cytundeb cyfnod penodol 12 mis yn unig yw hwn.

Manylion ymgeisio pwysig:

Dyddiad cau ymgeisio: 11:59PM, Dydd Llun 28 Hydref 2019

Dyddiad cyfweliad: Dydd Iau 31 Hydref 2019

I ymgeisio: 

1. Anfonwch eich Llythyr Cyflwyno a’ch CV drwy ein porth ar lein os gwelwch yn dda.

2. Ar gyfer monitro amrywiaeth, gofynnwch i chi lenwi ein ffurflen Cyfleodd Cyfartal ffurflen hefyd.

Nodwch os gwelwch yn dda y gallwn gysylltu ag ymgeiswyr addas cyn y dyddiad hwn, felly fe’ch anogir i ymgeisio’n gynnar.

Future Generations Leadership Academy Programme Manager

UpRising are recruiting for a part-time (30 hours/4 days) Programme Manager to be responsible for managing and supporting the delivery of the Future Generations Leadership Academy. The role will be based in Cardiff and is for a fixed-term of 12 months.

About UpRising:

Our mission is to open up the pathways to leadership for talented young adults from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds and to equip them with the knowledge, networks, skills and confidence to fulfil their leadership potential, find new opportunities and transform the world around them through social action.

Making it happen

Changing culture in the public sector, improving the social, economic, environmental and cultural well-being of Wales and protecting the interests of Future Generations, all fall within the remit of the Well-being of Future Generations Act.  The Future Generations Commissioner and her team are tasked with helping to make this happen.

UpRising have partnered with the Office of the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales to deliver a learning programme which will operate cross-sector and pan Wales.  The aim is to support organisations to think more about the long-term, work more effectively with people, communities and each other, and seek to prevent problems occurring and tackle common issues by taking a more joined-up approach.

Through this unique opportunity the successful applicant will work across both organisations and with various partner organisations to deliver a programme which equips young future leaders with the necessary skills and knowledge to enable them to approach, tackle and solve current and future challenges.

We are looking for someone with an understanding of what the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 aims to achieve and is able to demonstrate the five ways of working.

The Role:

We are looking for an inspiring and motivated individual looking to make a tangible difference in the lives of young people from diverse communities across Wales. This role will oversee and deliver a 10-month leadership programme to 17 young professionals based across Wales. The programme will be delivered using a blending learning approach with a mixture of online content and face-to-face sessions. The role will be based in Cardiff with the Programme Manager working between the UpRising office and the Office of the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales. This role will be managed by UpRising.

We may wish to host/ hold parts of the programme outside of Cardiff which would require the Programme Manager to travel.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to programme planning, budget management, stakeholder management and supporting the programme participants. 

The successful applicant will need to undergo a DBS check, and will need to be able to travel to, or be based in, Cardiff. For the full details of this position (including job descriptions, competencies and how to apply), download our job pack.

Please be advised this is a 12 month fixed-term contract only.

Important application details:

Application deadline: 11:59PM, Monday 28th October 2019

Interview date: Thursday 31st October 2019

To Apply: 

1. Please send your Cover Letter and CV through our online portal. 

2. For diversity monitoring, we also request that you fill in our Equal Ops Form. 

Please note that we may contact suitable applicants before this date so you are encouraged to apply early.

The Limehouse Project is seeking an experienced fundraiser committed to the organisation ethos to reduce poverty and raise aspiration of the local deprived community. The Fundraiser will help us in our ambitions to raise vital funds for growth and sustainability and should be quick to understand Limehouse Project service needs with sufficient experience to hit the ground running. You will have a proven track record in fundraising from major trusts and foundations, local and central government institutions, Corporate sector and high net worth individuals. This is a newly created post and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to join a small, dynamic team, where their work can have a real impact. The successful candidate will work closely with the Executive Director and play a key role in the development and implementation of Limehouse Project’s fundraising strategy in order to secure funding for its range of services and organisational core costs.

Role Description

Specific Tasks

• To identify and secure new sources of income from major trusts, foundations, institutions and government bodies. Work with the project teams to develop written persuasive communications.
• To network in order to develop and cultivate new opportunities for fundraising.
• To carry out any other reasonable duties as required within a small working team.
• To build on relationships with existing and new trust supporters, writing letters, reports to meet deadlines and submitting further applications for funding.
• To manage and lead the identification of, and approaches to trusts and foundations that have not previously supported the work of Limehouse Project, building on an annual calendar of key prospects.
• Develop core generic trust proposals for each programme that requires funding.
• Write tailored applications, addressing grant-making priorities or requirements as specified by individual trusts and foundations.
• Identify and submit applications for prizes and awards that will raise the profile of Limehouse Project and secure funding.

Corporate

• Develop and manage partnerships with corporate sector organisations, suggesting a number of ways to build on these relationships
• To secure new high level corporate donors and be responsible for the account management..
• Identify and approach corporate prospects, securing financial contributions and the support of employees.
• Manage the relationship with payroll giving agencies and other organisations in order to increase the number of regular givers who support the work of Limehouse Project.

General Fundraising

• Contribute new ideas for fundraising and identify suitable funding initiatives, calls for proposals etc.
• Objectively review the success and achievements against agreed targets, identifying strengths, weaknesses and areas for development.
• Maintain organised hard and soft files of all fundraising information.
• Participate in the day to day work of the organisation – such as reporting, attending team and Board meetings as required, and taking a flexible approach to general administrative and support tasks.
• Represent the work of Limehouse Project at events to members of the public and supporters, where necessary delivering presentations
• Participate in staff appraisals and appropriate training for the role

Communications

• Contribute to the production of the Annual Report.
• Ensure the website fundraising and communications information is up to date.
• Collate case studies, photographs and information from the field.

Person Specification

Essential skills & experience

• Excellent proven track record of fundraising from major charitable trusts, foundations, institutions, high net worth individuals and corporate. We will require evidence of your successful fundraising over the last 3 years and the role you played in that fundraising.

• Strong research skills with the initiative to identify and build relationships with potential donors.

• Self-motivated with ability to inspire, engage and encourage charitable trusts and corporate to support the work of Limehouse Project.

• Excellent organisational, written and spoken skills including proposal writing, report writing and presentations and demonstrate confidence at face to face meetings.

Desirable skills & experience

• A good knowledge of the charity sector.

• An understanding of current funding priorities of local and central government departments, trusts and other funders..

• Knowledge of large-scale funding agencies

Working knowledge and understanding of the needs of local BMER Communities  

Emergency Accommodation and Engagement and Assessment Teams – Day and Night Centres

Contract type: Zero Hours Contract

Salary: £13.85 per hour plus £1.47 holiday pay per hour

The Connection at St Martin’s (CSTM) is based in the heart of London, near Charing Cross Station and Trafalgar Square. CSTM has been helping homeless people since the First World War and is one of London’s largest homelessness charities. CSTM helps 4000 people each year through delivery of services for rough sleepers and people who are vulnerably housed.

We are recruiting for Locum Engagement Advisors to join our Emergency Accommodation team, supporting the running of our provisions by:

• Developing and delivering strengths-based, recovery focused services with service users

• Monitoring and evaluation of service delivery to demonstrate impact

• Actively contributing towards a highly effective team

• General

You will have experience of working with people with multiple and complex needs, and be able to provide a welcoming and engaging service. You will be confident and experienced when dealing with challenging situations from those whom may be under stress.

Yes to the above? Then we want to hear from you!

To apply, please read and then complete the application form, ensuring that you have clearly demonstrated that you meet the requirements of the role set out in the person specification.

Closing date: Friday 1st November 2019

Interview date: Thursday 14th and Friday 15th November 2019

We are looking for dynamic and high calibre person with a passion in the health and social care policy and landscape and interested in working alongside our Healthwatch Bromley Operations manager in delivering our operational contractual obligations.

Main purpose of the role

The Healthwatch Project Officer will be part of a small professional team located in central Bromley. The primary focus on this role is to be responsible for the coordination and delivery of our patient engagement work with our volunteers and to collate, analyse and report writing. To also guide and support, the Operations Manager with our core service contract delivery and research project work.

To apply please provide your CV and a covering letter of no more than 2 sides referring the attached person specification. 

This is an exciting and varied role, with responsibility for all in-house legal work, in which no two days are the same. You will have the opportunity to interact with inspiring people throughout Reprieve as well as those outside of Reprieve who are integral partners in our work.

You will be responsible for all in-house legal work, including:

- strategic legal advice to Reprieve, and, where applicable, to our partner organisations

- understanding the legal, regulatory and ethical framework in which Reprieve operates

- legal and business risk assessment

- legal policies and training

- legal compliance, and

- protecting and enforcing Reprieve’s legal, commercial and reputational interests and rights.

A charity who provide vital help to homeless people are recruiting for an experienced Work and Learning Coach to cover a short term, part time contract until end of Jan 2020.

Salary: £19,419 for 21 hrs (about £32k FTE).

You will need to be available to interview on 30th October and have a notice period of no more than 2 weeks.

The role is 21hrs per week (flexible over the working week). You must be willing to travel by car across South Yorkshire for day to day outreach delivery. You must also be available on Monday mornings to attend outreach meetings with colleagues in the head office.

The role and requirements:

As the Work and Learning Coach, your role will develop and deliver a high quality coaching and IAG service for a case load of homeless and vulnerable adults experiencing unemployment. You will deliver outreach working within hostels, community centres and public spaces. You will use appropriate assessment tools to identify circumstances and barriers in order to inform the client's support needs and will support them in pro-active job search including training in job search skills and well as one to one support writing CVs and making applications.

To be considered, you must have experience successfully using IAG and job coaching approaches for vulnerable people such has the homeless or those who are socially excluded. You should hold an IAG qualification and will understand the barriers unemployed people, in this case, homeless people, face in accessing training and employment. You will also need to have exceptional communication skills to liaise with a range of people and agencies.

Closing date: 8am Friday 1st March 2019

Application requirements: CV with a supporting statement.
To apply and to receive a person specification, please send your CV to [email protected] quoting reference number J72238DT

Who are we?

Recently named Third Sector Charity of the Year 2018, we are a rapidly growing charity seeking to accelerate change for those affected by brain tumours, which kill more children and adults under 40 in the UK than any other cancer. Our five-year strategy is ambitious and sets out plans to double survival from brain tumours and halve the harm they cause to quality of life.

Our exciting job role!

We are looking for a brilliant fundraiser/marketer with enthusiasm, creativity and a can-do attitude to help The Lewis Moody Foundation grow and deliver it’s exciting and bespoke challenge event portfolio, social media channels and awareness to increase the amount raised each year. You will be joining the Head of Fundraising for The Foundation to create a small but productive team! 

This role is part time - 22.5 hours and will be based in our Farnborough office, with some out‑of‑hours working.

What we'd like from you:

It's simple - all you need to succeed in this role is talent, ambition and energy. You must completely embrace our values, offer a great cultural fit, inspire us every day and deliver amazing results in a fast paced environment.

According to the job description you should also be innovative, proactive and driven, keen to use your excellent organisational skills and social media skills to increase reach, awareness and participants in The Foundation’s events. If this is for you, we’d love to hear from you!

What we'd like to give you:

- Salary c.£23,000 pro-rata (dependent on experience)

- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays – pro rata for part-time contracts (we also close at Christmas as a ‘thank you’ for volunteering your time at some of our events throughout the year*) 

- Generous pension contribution*

- Life assurance cover*

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Loads of other great benefits, plus an amazing culture to work in, a great team and lots of fun (and cake!)

How to apply to join our amazing team:

Please apply online attaching your CV and a supporting statement explaining why you want the role, what you would bring to the team and how your skillset and experience will enable us to make a real impact for those affected by brain tumours.

Advert close date: Tuesday, 22nd October 2019

First interview date and location: tbc via Skype

Second interview date and location: tbc at our Farnborough Office

More about us:

Don’t forget to check out our short video (you can find it on our You Tube channel) to find out more about our culture and what it is like to work at The Brain Tumour Charity.

Did you know we have won a variety of awards for our HeadSmart campaign including the NHS Innovation Award, Third Sector Excellence Awards and Charity Times Awards and have been ranked a top global organisation by renowned management consultants McKinsey?

For more information, please visit our website!

We reserve the right to close the advert early in the event of receiving a sufficient number of applications and may extend the advert if we don't find our perfect team mate!

We process your data in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulation. For full details, please read our privacy policy for job applicants.

*subject to qualifying criteria

(Please apply with CV and cover letter of no more than 2 pages if interested in this job).

Transform Drug Policy Foundation is an independent charity that works to change the way drugs are controlled. For over 50 years, the war on drugs has harmed communities, increased the risk to individuals and gifted a multi-billion dollar trade to criminal gangs and networks.

Our drug laws are not fit for purpose. Transform promotes awareness of effective alternatives, provides new models of regulation, and supports those who are moving towards better approaches.

It’s time for drug laws that protect our families.

Anyone’s Child: Families for Safer Drug Control is an international network of families whose lives have been wrecked by current drug laws and are now campaigning to change them.

No one doubts that drugs can be dangerous – that’s why we should do all we can to prevent children and young people from taking them. But banning drugs and criminalising those who get involved with them causes even more harm.

Drug-gang violence, countless lives ruined by criminal records for possession, and entirely avoidable deaths from contaminated street drugs – the damage caused by the current approach can no longer be ignored.

We need to move beyond fear, discrimination and punishment, and towards drug laws that are centred around honesty, compassion and health.

Role: 

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic individual to join our friendly, dedicated team in Bristol. This job is an opportunity to support real change and work with the incredible families and activist network involved in the Anyone's Child Campaign. 

The successful candidate will support Transform’s Anyone's Child campaign by helping to build the activist network. They will assist with event organisation; develop our social media strategy and web presence; work with key stakeholders and policy makers and support activists in their campaign work.

Transform is committed to diversity and equality in all its work. We welcome and encourage Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic applicants as these are underrepresented in our sector.

AIM OF POST

To assist the Anyone’s Child Campaign Manager in building the Anyone’s Child activist network according to the campaign strategy.

MAIN DUTIES

The post holder will work closely with other staff and in particular with Transform’s Deputy Chief Executive and Anyone’s Child Campaign Manager and the Chief Executive to build, support and administer the Anyone’s Child activist network.

Events and meetings

1. Assist with the planning and carrying out of Anyone’s Child public events.

2. Help to set up training workshops, including travel, venue, materials, equipment and feedback.

3. Help to coordinate quarterly and regional meetings between family group members to ensure regular, timely, effective and efficient collaboration.

4. Regularly liaise and collaborate with partner organisations as required.

5. Minute meetings as required

Research

1. Undertake basic research as directed

2. Edit stories for publication where appropriate.

3. Assist with building international network.

Website and development and maintenance

1. Upload new content and ensure that the website is kept up to date.

2. Contribute to the design of any new sections.

3. Develop social media content 

4. Draft a monthly e-newsletter

Administration

1. Liaise with colleagues where appropriate ensuring relevant information is shared.

2. Ensure the efficient collection, updating, storage and retrieval of appropriate contact information on a database.

3. Help with administration for financial reporting purposes, ensuring that correspondence and records are kept according to procedure.

4. Assist with other administrative tasks as required.

General Responsibilities

1. Actively participate as a member of the staff team.

2. Attend and contribute to relevant meetings.

3. Participate in training as required.

4. Work in accordance with the Data Protection Act.

5. Be responsible for your own and colleagues health and safety and to work in accordance with Transform’s Health and Safety Policy.

6. Adhere to other relevant policies and carry out duties in accordance with Transform’s mission.

7. Undertake any other reasonable duties as required.

Person Specification

Essential skills:

• Capacity to work independently in an organised, creative and innovative manner.

• High level of emotional intelligence and ability to deal with vulnerable people in a sensitive and appropriate manner.

• Familiarity with ICT and competent with basic office software.

• Interest in campaigning for drug policy reform.

• Good telephone manner.

• Strong written, verbal and face-to-face communication skills.

• Commitment to teamwork.

• Basic understanding of budgets, pricing and negotiating.

Highly desirable

• Trained in counselling

• Familiar with indesign, wordpress and canva 

Please apply with CV and covering letter no more than 2 pages if you are interested in this Job.

 

Cambridgeshire Hearing Help is looking for a new Chief Executive Officer
We are looking for a new Chief Executive Officer to lead our charity through its next exciting phase of development. Founded in 1979, we have grown from strength to strength. We have a dedicated and passionate team of six Trustees, six part-time staff, and 120+ volunteers who support approximately 6,500 individuals with hearing loss per year, most of whom are aged 80+.

Applicants must have a passionate commitment towards improving the lives of people with hearing loss and a proven track record in financial management and delivering results at senior management level.

Type of contract: Permanent contract
Location: 153 St Neots Road, Hardwick, Cambridge, CB23 7QJ
Hours: 22.5 hours per week, which can be worked flexibly. We anticipate these hours increasing in line with potential future expansion/growth.
Salary: £27,000 per annum (£35,000 pro rata)
Employer pension contribution: 7% of salary
Annual leave entitlement: 25 days pro rata, increasing by 1 day per year after two years of service, to a maximum of 30 days pro rata

Deadline for applications: Midnight on Wednesday 6th November

Interview date: Friday 29th November

Could you share your expertise to transform lives for the most vulnerable in our society? Have you got credibility and passion to make a difference? If the answer is Yes, why not consider becoming a FitzRoy Trustee?

About the role

As a Non-Executive Director, you will be responsible for the overall governance & strategic direction of the charity. This includes ensuring the charity has a clear vision & ensuring financial stability & compliance with relevant governing documents, laws & regulatory guidelines. Board members can expect to commit the equivalent of 1day per month, with most meetings held in London. Previous experience in the charity or social care sector is not essential.

About you

Strategic in your approach with a commitment to FitzRoy values, you will use your experiences to ensure FitzRoy continues to thrive in a turbulent sector. As part of a Board of highly skilled trustees, you will make challenging decisions for the future of FitzRoy, engage in stimulating conversation & stretch your skills to experience a truly rewarding role.

At this time, we are particularly interested in speaking to individuals with in-depth knowledge & expertise within the following areas:

• property/ housing
• social care
• accountancy
• campaigning/ fundraising​ 

We are keen to reflect diversity on our board & encourage applications from those with a personal connection to learning disabilities.

In Return

If you are able to commit your time & energy you will be rewarded by being part of a forward-thinking charity dedicated to transforming lives for some of the most vulnerable in the community. This is a voluntary role with no remuneration. Expenses will be paid.

Saint Laurence has a unique and flexible building space in the heart of Reading town centre.
The building’s primary function is to be used to help fulfil the mission of the church which “lives
to see young people come to faith and building new forms of church with them”. The role of
Verger and Bookings Manager is key in promoting the building as a venue for hire to generate
income for the church. The role holder will also maintain building security, cleanliness and
readiness of the church so that it is able to operate as a place of worship and a venue for hire.

Bookings and Building Management

• Meeting and liaising with clients who wish to hire Saint Laurence.
• Process paperwork for the hire of the building, working alongside the finance admin to ensure
• the correct and timely management of invoicing.
• Maintaining paperwork and forms for events in line with the church’s privacy policy.
• Maintaining and updating the church diary for events and building bookings.
• Build a relationship with organisations and agencies to promote Saint Laurence as a venue for hire.
• Organise the church’s diary with all internal and external event bookings.

Events Management

• Set up and set down of furniture (including chairs, projectors and sound equipment) or staging.
• Attending evening and weekend events for hires of the Church where necessary.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Venue maintainence / readiness for events
• Oversight of venue cleaning and upkeep
• Maintaining security and healthy and safty requirements
• Attending team meetings

The Bookings Manager role is part-time and will require flexibility to accommodate the needs of those hiring the
building and the Church. Hours of work will average 20 hours per week. Where additional hours
are required these will be recorded and either paid, or taken as time-off in lieu in agreement with
your Line Manager.
When there are events are after normal office hours shift patterns will be flexible to accommodate these bookings.
The Bookings Manager, to those who hire the building, will be the face of the church. Saint Laurence
requires this role to ensure the proper order of the church and to provide income from building
hire. 

To be successful in this role, you will need to have:

• Sympathy towards the ethos of the church
• Ability to work independently, taking responsibility and being accountable for their
• workload
• Flexibility in work patterns to fit in with the requirements of the Church
• Ability to use initiative
• Team-working
• Ability to organise and maintain a complex workload
• Exercise good management of security and health & safety matters
• Be willing to be involved with practical and physical requirements of the role (eg. setting up
• chairs and other equipment)
• Possess good interpersonal skills with members of the public, congregation members,
• visitors and volunteers alike
• Have good IT skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office or equivalent
• This role is subject to a clear enhanced DBS check and evidence of right to work in the UK

Desirable:

• Experience of a similar role
• A full UK driving license

Who we are:

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

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

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

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

What we can offer you:

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

Who we are looking for:

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking for a challenging yet hugely rewarding role as we seek to develop and deliver a new casework service. This new service will support families whose loved ones have been detained, or are at immediate risk of being detained, in an inpatient unit, providing emotional and practical support via telephone and email to help families navigate their rights and entitlements with the aim of securing the return of their loved ones to the community.  To help achieve this we are looking for someone with a good knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas: inpatient units, mental health and mental capacity legislation, Transforming Care and community care rights and entitlements.

The service will be delivered by the Autistic Inpatient Mental Health Coordinator and Caseworker who will be the first point of contact for families, dealing with all enquiries professionally and efficiently. Your ability to support people who are under intense emotional stress empathically, with care and patience is essential.  

You will also provide support to the Head of Casework to shape the service and develop appropriate resources and tools to help families tackle the challenges they face in their plight to have their love ones returned to appropriate placements in the community. The successful candidates will work closely with our other casework services to ensure we offer a holistic approach to supporting families and those detained in inpatient facilities.

An excellent communicator with a confident telephone manner, you will also have good organisational skills, work well as part of a team and be computer literate.

You will need to respond to ongoing telephone and email enquiries, often spanning long periods, and have some professional experience of providing direct support to people on the autism spectrum and their families, preferably in a casework role. An understanding of the condition and related issues is important, as is the ability to operate telephone and database systems.

Due to the complex and difficult nature of the casework, you will need to demonstrate initiative, self-motivation and the ability to deal with families experiencing distressing circumstances in a considerate and encourage manner.  You should feel passionate about the rights of autistic individuals and their families and be looking for a role where you can help to make a real difference.

To view the job description click here.

Hours of work: 28 hours per week, between the hours of 8am-8pm, Monday to Saturday, with willingness to undertake occasional travel and out of hours’ work. NB: These roles will initially be delivered between 9am-5pm Monday to Friday.

These are fixed term positions for one year initially, with the expectation of extension subject to successful funding for a period of a further 2 years.

Where you will be working:

Flexible: Home-based or London - with occasional travel across UK, mostly in London.

Please Note The Below

You will be required to complete and submit the written assessment, please submit this with your CV when completing the application. Applications submitted without the completed assessment will not be considered for interview.

You can find the written assessment here.

Closing date for applications and written assessment: midnight 20 October 2019

How to apply:

• To apply for this role please click the Apply button below
• When providing a supporting statement, please refer to the job description and person specification and include any information that shows your suitability for the role.
• For more information about this job please contact Kelly Hains, Head of Contact Centre Strategy & Customer Experience

Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from those with a diagnosis of autism.

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

We are an equal opportunities employer.

Families and friends play a vital role in supporting people experiencing mental health problems, but often these demands can impact on the carer’s own wellbeing.  Our Carers in Mind team are here to offer the vital specialist support needed to empower and support carers in their roles. As Service Lead, your role will be to coordinate and deliver a wide range of support and interventions to meet these needs, and to build capacity by developing our team, volunteers and our carers.

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about promoting the carers agenda, and will work to identify and promote the needs and rights of our carers and develop our service to meet our carer’s needs.  You will need to be skilled in coordinating and delivering a range of person centred and goal focused interventions to achieve this, and be knowledgeable in the benefits of providing a diverse programme of peer led interventions, social opportunities, and a range of psychoeducational interventions.

The successful applicant will be enthusiastic, motivated and a skilled leader, and must be able to work on their own initiative.  As our Service Lead you will be skilled at building relationships, and will provide clear direction to our team and our carers, as well as developing partnerships with other local services.

Richmond Borough Mind values diversity and difference.  We welcome applicants from all sections of the community, particularly individuals with lived experience of mental health problems.

The closing date for applications is 9am Wed 23rd October 2019. 

Interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place Fri 1st November 2019.

Please note that we do not accept CV’s.

This is an exciting and rewarding role leading all volunteer activities at Made in Hackney Community Cookery School - a rapidly growing and award winning charity working across London.

Overview

Hours: 4 days a week (Fridays obligatory)

Location: Liberty Hall, Clapton Commons, Upper Clapton, Hackney E5

Salary: £28,000 rising to £30,000 in 2nd year (based on performance)

Duration: 1 Year Contract initially

Holiday 21 days pro rota, plus all bank holidays and two weeks over the Christmas holiday period

Reports To:  Veryan Wilkie-Jones, Project Director

SUMMARY

The successful candidate will work directly with a core team of two Directors, Operations Manager, Development Manager, Enterprise Manager and a Finance Manager, as well as the large network of volunteers who assist with Made In Hackney’s varied programme of cookery classes and events.

The ideal candidate will have experience managing and motivating large numbers of volunteers in a community setting and an ability to inspire, recruit and retain new members.  They will enjoy attention to detail and have a meticulous abillity for complex scheduling, diary planning and data management. They will be skilled at multi-tasking and will feel as comfortable delivering a training session to new volunteer recruits as getting stuck in with clearing out the compost bin or mopping the kitchen floor after a washing machine flood. Our ideal candidate will also have practical plant-based cookery and food growing skills, in addition to an understanding and knowledge of health and well being, and environmental issues.

The experience of working at Made in Hackney is varied, unique and very rewarding. Many of our volunteers go on to secure rewarding new careers in the food, nutrition and sustainability sector, and as a Volunteer Manager you are the doorway to giving them those opportunities

Made In Hackney is a flat line management organisation with no traditional levels of hierarchy. We don't believe in the concept of 'bosses'. Instead we believe colleagues contribute to and enhance each other's performance in our respective roles. Line managers are allocated for practicality and support rather than to create unnecessary levels of management seniority. You will have the opportunity to attend Board meetings if you wish, and will be part of organisation defining decision making, planning and strategy.

There is no ‘typical’ work day and we are looking for someone who is flexible to work out of the normal office working hours. However, we take work life balance seriously and respect the need to set boundaries and mutual expectations. There is plenty of room for the successful candidate to be creative and bring new ideas for developing the programmes and related activities and they will enjoy being based in our brand new kitchen venue at Liberty Hall!

Responsibilities include:

Volunteer Management

• Manage over 100 individual volunteers made up of: class hosts, apprentices, events volunteers and professionals offering specialised skills – including managing recruitment, delivering kitchen inductions, scheduling, organising skills training, rewards, appraisals and evaluation;
• Manage placements of volunteers for cookery classes, outreach stalls, family fun days, sporting events, community celebration parties and fundraising events;
• Secure paid for employer supported volunteering opportunities with corporates;
• Directly manage 1-2 volunteer apprentices in the office;
• Ensure all activities comply with the MIH Volunteer Policy.

Salesforce CRM

• Manage all aspects of the volunteer programme using Salesforce CRM. A customer relationship management system. We use Volunteers for Salesforce (V4S), an application that has helped transform how we work with volunteers, from initial volunteer sign-up to reporting on volunteer hours and how to effectively manage our relationships with individual volunteers;
• Ensure data is collected and collated to enable impact reports to be generated for funders and our Annual report.

Community Class Programme

• Manage the Sunday Community Cookery Class programme and ensure it adheres to MIH’s Food Policy.  This involves two classes a month. Liaising with the teachers, setting food themes, scheduling and recruiting volunteers to assist.

Training, HR. Finance and general

• Oversee the Volunteer Programme Budget, ensuring that all expenditure is within budget;
• Ensure all training requirements of volunteers are up-to-date ie. Safeguarding Children, Vulnerable Adults, Emergency First Aid and Level 2 Food Safety;
• Oversee DBS checks for volunteers;
• Assist in the smooth running of the kitchen, cleaning, maintenance and efficient communication with Food For All staff;
• Participate in regular update meetings with MIH team to ensure effective communication and mutual support.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Conduct volunteer surveys to collect and analyse progress and outcomes of Volunteer Programme – gather quotes, case studies and other compelling data on achievements of volunteers for reporting to funders;
• Organise face to face feedback sessions with volunteers.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Experience of managing volunteers (paid or unpaid);
• Experience in using CRMs - confident and meticulous in data management;

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
• Experience and confidence to deliver training;
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage a variety of tasks simultaneously;
• Ability to take initiative, be flexbile and think creatively on a very limited budget;
• Capacity to inspire and motivate others;
• Ability to deal with, and have empathy for, a diverse range of people including vulnerable groups;
• A passion for organic plant based food;
• Enthusiasm, energy and a positive attitude;

BENEFITS

• Regular management team meetings with the MIH core team;
• Flexible working arrangement with allowance for some days working from home;
• During summer a period of 6 weeks can be carried out remotely on a flexbile basis to allow for career development opportunities;
• Training in Emergency First Aid in in the Workplace, Food Safety, and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Children;
• Staff discount of 15% in Food For All Shop;

TO APPLY

Please fill in our online application form on our website 'Get Involved/Job Vacancies' section and remember to attach your CV:

• Deadline for applications is Monday 11th November 2019.
• Interviews will be held in Stoke Newington on Weds 20th November 2019.
• Post will commence: Mid February 2020.

Background on Made in Hackney

Made in Hackney is a pioneering community cookery school and charity. We teach vital cooking, composting and food growing skills that are good for people and planet.  In our classes we draw people's attention to the much overlooked reality of, 'without a healthy planet, how can we be healthy people?' We therefore teach people in fun and inspiring ways healthy eating and lifestyle skills alongside environmental best practice. Our courses are attended by local charities, housing associations, support groups and community groups most in need of developing food skills. We also run courses in other community kitchens around London such as the Redmond Community Centre, Lea View Hall, and in Age UK community centres in Barnet and Peckham.

On Sunday’s we run pay-by-donation Community Classes open to anyone. We also run an enterprise arm of the charity which delivers Masterclasses on a ticket only basis for members of the public, as well as corporate and catering events. Our Team Away Days for employers bring groups of staff to us for a day of fun, practical cooking! 

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