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We are looking for a Research Officer to join our Campaigns, Policy and Research directorate. This busy team work with politicians, officials, and the wider sector to raise the profile of issues affecting the Armed Forces community, and lead evidence-based change to deliver better policy and services to address these issues.
As a Research Officer, this role will see you supporting RBLs role of designing, commissioning, and delivering research, analysis, and evaluation relating to the Armed Forces Community and the policy and practice that affects them.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
Reporting to our Research Manager, some key responsibilities will include:
- Engaging with teams across RBL to understand and coordinate research activity, share knowledge, and ensure research findings influence policy and practice
- Monitor the latest developments in research and data relating to the armed forces community locally, nationally, and internationally
- Identify gaps and opportunities for further development of research, evaluation, and data
- Design and deliver research activities, considering which methods are most appropriate and effective in different contexts
- Develop a network of close working relationships with key research stakeholders, for example in academic institutions, research agencies, charities, government departments, other public bodies, and the Armed Forces community
Here at RBL, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.
You will be contracted to your home address, and you will perform most of your work remotely there using our collaboration tools to work with colleagues, with occasional travel (incl. for monthly team meetings) to our London Head Office hub.
Should you wish to explore a hybrid London working contract (to include an additional London Supplement to salary), this can be discussed at interview stage.
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
Closing Date: 26th September 2024
Interview Dates: virtual interviews to be held 10th and 11th October 2024
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
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Do you want to be part of supporting vulnerable communities across the globe to access the healthcare they need through the delivery of essential medicines and supplies?
IHP’s vision is to see a world in which all suffering due to lack of healthcare is eradicated. Our Christian faith underpins all that we do. It motivates us to care for those in need, and give our best in all circumstances, as an expression of God's love. We serve the poor in health without regard for ethnic or religious background, focusing on where the need is greatest.
Due to continued growth, we are seeking a Compliance Officer to support the administration of compliance and quality management related activities across the organisation.
As our Compliance Officer, you will play an essential role in ensuring the organisation adheres to its standard operating procedures and processes and will become a super user of our new eQMS (electronic quality management system) to monitor and maintain compliance records. The role will be varied and offer the opportunity to support the Compliance manager with compliance related projects and work across different departments to help encourage a compliant mindset across the organisation. Full training will be provided.
Person Specification
- Experience of administration and record keeping to a high standard
- IT literate in all major MS Office applications
- Highly organised, efficient and self-motivated
- Excellent written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to adapt as part of a small team
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Committed to IHP's Christian Ethos and Values
The following would be desirable:
- Previous experience in a legal or compliance role
- Experience with Compliance Management Software
For further details regarding responsibilities and person specification, please see the job description.
IHP is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to working and embedding diversity and inclusion in all areas of our work including recruitment and selection. We actively encourage applicants to inform us of any specific support or reasonable adjustments we can make in the recruitment process (eg for disability or neurodivergence) and will continue this conversation into employment, as appropriate.
Staff regularly spend time together praying for IHP’s work and there is an occupational requirement for the post holder to have a personal commitment to the Christian faith.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.
IHP Staff Benefits
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rated if part-time)
- Specsavers eyecare vouchers
- Life Insurance and Critical Illness Cover
- Health and wellbeing support via Unum help@hand app
- Bike2work scheme
- Training and development opportunities
- Hybrid working/Modern office near Chancery Lane tube station
We have an active Equality, Diversity and Inclusion staff working group. Our staff describe our culture as 'inclusive', 'dynamic' and 'rewarding', a place where you will be supported to 'thrive professionally and personally'. A recent starter has described IHP as a place which 'puts people at our heart'.
Join a dynamic team where your skills are valued, your voice is heard and you have the space to work independently and develop!
1st Stage interviews will take place remotely via MS Teams week commencing 21st October.
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter of no more than two A4 sides setting out how you meet the person specification including the Occupational Requirement. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered. If you require any support with your application please call the IHP Office and select Option 2.
Applications will be reviewed at the closing date and 1st round interviews will take place w/c 21st October. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
We want to see a world in which all suffering due to lack of healthcare is eradicated.
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About Age UK Lambeth
We support older people in Lambeth to live enriched, productive and purposeful lives: challenging the stigma of ageing, reducing social isolation and ensuring they get the right support at the right time. We are kind, person-centred and outcome-focused - finding solutions that work by listening, being flexible and including older people in delivering services.
Age UK Lambeth will be working in partnership with Neighbourhood and Wellbeing Delivery Alliance (part of Lambeth Together) to deliver the new Ageing Well Social Prescribing support.
Lambeth Together is a partnership aimed at improving health and wellbeing across Lambeth, uniting a wide range of partners from the voluntary and community sector, NHS, and Lambeth Council. It focuses on creating an integrated health and care system that addresses the needs of the local population effectively and equitably. Central to its operation is the Neighbourhood and Wellbeing Alliance which works towards enhancing community health, supporting individuals through a more cohesive and connected approach to care.
What you’ll be doing?
This role has been developed to work within a specific Lambeth Primary Care Network (PCN) to support their older population access the right support and services that they need to live and age well. This is a new post, and the successful candidate will be key to ensuring the development of new partnerships and local relationships to support Lambeth’s ambitions to ensure older residents can live and age well. Your main responsibilities will be:
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Undertake mapping of the local community, using existing Age UK Lambeth knowledge and resources and creating new tools for this project to identify services and support available to older adults.
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Focus mapping exercise on identifying community interventions that will address health inequalities and improve wellbeing for older adults.
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Using Age UK Lambeth Guides as a template, develop a specific, local guide/ directory for this project.
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Organise, facilitate and deliver training sessions to PCN staff on how to use the guide, developing and building their understanding on local resources and provision in the local area.
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Network to identify new services and community groups to be included within the service guide.
What you’ll benefit from
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Generous pension provision - 7% employer contribution
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26 days holiday a year rising to 31 days after 5 years
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A great staff culture with kindness at its heart
Closing date
27th September 2024
Interviews to take place in early October
Using Quick apply please upload your CV, a brief cover letter and answer the 4 questions (in no more than 250 words per question).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you an experienced, proactive HR professional with the drive to make a difference?
St Mungo’s is pleased to offer an exciting and challenging opportunity for an experienced HR professional to join us and play a key role in shaping how we deliver outstanding HR services. You will be joining an enthusiastic, motivated and highly professional team, working alongside 2 other People Business Partners and supported by People Advisors and Administrators.
If you are an experienced strategic HR professional looking for a new challenge, this is a great opportunity for you to get involved with a fantastic organisation that works tirelessly to ensure that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions.
As a People Business Partner, your main responsibilities will include:
• Acting as the dedicated Partner for a specific region; supporting, influencing and challenging senior stakeholders to achieve strategic objectives
• Managing a case load of complex employee relations cases and employment tribunals
• Leading on change management processes including TUPE and restructures
• Advising, coaching and empowering managers to build and develop engaged and effective teams
• Using management information and analytics to identify trends and deliver service improvements
• Driving organisational and local change by understanding business needs and influencing managers to implement positive practice
About you
To be successful in the role you will be a proactive, driven individual with an up to date knowledge of employment law, best practice and strategic thinking in HR along with strong generalist HR experience. You will be a confident influencer, adept at managing multiple priorities and will be CIPD qualified.
If you are passionate about people and supporting them in our mission to end homelessness then this could be the role for you.
We are working hard to create a diverse and fully inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and we welcome applications from all under-represented groups, particularly Global Majority candidates who are underrepresented at this management level.
How to apply
To view the job description, person specification and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document available’ tab at the top of the advert page on our website.
Click the ‘Apply Now’ Button at the top of the page to start your online application form.
Closing date: 10am on Thursday 26 September
Interview and assessments on: tbc
Please be advised that all appointments will be made on St Mungo’s current standard Terms and Conditions (T&Cs); this also applies to any internal candidates.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Summary
ABOUT THE ROLE
The purpose of the Regional Safeguarding Lead role is to support safeguarding practice in dioceses and cathedrals across the Church of England.
As a Regional Safeguarding Lead, you will support the development of best safeguarding practices in one of eight regional clusters of Diocesan Boards of Finance (DBFs) and cathedrals. Providing professional supervision and quality assurance to Safeguarding Officers, you will support the implementation of the National Safeguarding Standards to encourage consistency of practice. You will also support Church bodies to respond to the findings of the Independent Safeguarding Audit Programme.
You will facilitate the sharing of best practices and resources, group supervision, and the commissioning of joint initiatives between Church bodies. Working closely with senior managers, senior clergy and other stakeholders, you will ensure Church-wide consistency in approach.
- Providing 1:1 professional supervision to Safeguarding Officers in dioceses and cathedrals, informed by the 4x4x4 integrated/restorative model of supervision (Morrisson & Wonnacott).
- Providing advice and guidance on individual cases and safeguarding-related situations.
- Using tools and frameworks to examine practices and processes ensuring the Church of England's National Safeguarding Standards are being consistently met or worked towards.
- Leading regional networks of safeguarding professionals from dioceses and cathedrals, and facilitating joint working, sharing of resources and other mutual support arrangements.
- Establishing effective relationships with key stakeholders within dioceses and cathedrals, in particular, their senior leadership teams.
ABOUT YOU
You will have experience of working at a strategic level, at least at the middle manager level, influencing decision-making and implementation. You'll have a case worker lead responsibility in cases involving the protection and safeguarding of children and/or vulnerable adults, and up-to-date knowledge of research and evidence-based practice models relevant to safeguarding.
You will also need:
- A professional qualification or equivalent experience relevant to safeguarding.
- The ability to apply safeguarding theory and good practice models in a way that delivers positive outcomes for children and/or vulnerable adults.
- Experience in leading organisation change and development, including cultural change, that results in improved outcomes for relevant stakeholders.
Please note that if you are successful, you will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.
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We are looking for a part time Information & Advocacy Community Support Worker in Scotland. You will be home based living in the North of Scotland.
You will ensure that service users (children and adults) and their families, receive high quality support, from the point of diagnosis and throughout their journey, and will assist them to access funding, equipment and care and support that they are entitled to. You will join a team that makes a real difference to the lives of the people living with muscle-wasting conditions, and their families, in Scotland. The role will be primarily home based, but there will also be a requirement to attend outpatient clinics within the region, attend home visits where appropriate and to support responding to queries through the helpline and information inbox. Some travel will be required to attend meetings and events outside of Scotland. You will work with both statutory and voluntary organisations, clinicians, and health and social care professionals to ensure that people living with muscle wasting conditions get the care and support they need to live well and independently.
Please download the job description to see full role responsibilities.
About us:
Muscular Dystrophy UK (MDUK) is the charity for the 110,000 people living with muscle-wasting conditions in the UK. We bring together people affected by more than 60 rare and very rare progressive muscle-weakening and wasting conditions. We provide vital information, advice, resources and support for people with these conditions, their families and the professionals who work with them. Our care, information and advocacy service coordinate our support for families, providing advice and practical support to enable individuals to access the services, benefits and equipment they are entitled to. As part of our support, we also connect individuals with others affected by these rare conditions through our peer support networks.
Benefits:
We appreciate the range of skills and experience our staff have to offer. In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we commit to actively developing and supporting you. We also offer a range of benefits including pension, life assurance, cycle scheme, health cash plan, financial wellbeing and an employee assistance programme.
Location: Home based in the North of Scotland.
Please note: you will need your own car and be able to drive for this roles.
*Unfortunately, due to resource capacity, we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful.
**Please note interviews may be held on a rolling basis (via Microsoft Teams) so early application is advisable
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
About the role
Location: Community based in the London Borough of Hounslow.
Contract: Fixed Term Contract until August 2025
This is a varied and rewarding role, working in partnership with statutory and voluntary organisations, businesses and community groups, to build dementia inclusive communities in the London Borough of Hounslow.
You will;
- Deliver Dementia Friends sessions and raise community awareness of dementia.
- Work closely with local organisations to guide their dementia inclusive initiatives.
- Organise and attend health and community events in the borough.
Alzheimer’s Society have recently been named on the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023! We have achieved excellent scores for workplace happiness, pride, and job satisfaction. This is a fantastic achievement and an incredibly exciting time to join a growing organisation.
About you
You will be work independently, alongside our local services team, to engage and develop community relationships for the long-term benefit of people affected by dementia. We particularly welcome applications from people who are representative of the diverse communities we serve in the borough.
You will have;
- An understanding or willingness to develop an understanding of dementia and the impact of dementia on both those diagnosed and those caring.
- Excellent communication skills.
- The ability to engage successfully with a diverse range of businesses, community groups and residents.
- The organisational skills to plan and prioritise your workload.
If this role inspires you as much as it does us, we would love to hear from you!
Please take the opportunity to complete a Personal Statement as part of your application.
Closing date: 2nd October 2024
Interview date: 9th or 10th October 2024
Dementia is the biggest health and social challenge of our time.
There are currently estimated to be 900,000 people in the UK with dementia. Many are undiagnosed and facing the realities of their condition alone.
At Alzheimer’s Society we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. We do this by giving help to those living with dementia today and providing hope for the future. We’re here for everyone living with dementia.
As a Society, we are made up of people with dementia, carers, trusted experts, campaigners, researchers and clinicians. We are the UK’s largest collective force of people with unparalleled knowledge and over 40 years of experience addressing the biggest challenges facing people living with dementia.
Our Values
We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.
Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.
Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.
Equal Opportunities
We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.
We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.
Salary: £32,000 FTE (approx £22,857 pro rata)
Hours: Part time - 25 hours per week
Days and times: preferred option 5 hours per day Tuesday to Saturday but open to discussion; Some flexibility required to support the retail team when business directs such as Health & Safety or Annual Leave issues to provide shop cover and support
Contract: Permanant
Responsible to: Director of Resources
Responsible for: Shop Managers and Assistant Manager, cover staff
Accountable to: Marketing & Communications Manager
Location: 3 Chapel Court, 126 Church Road, Hayes UB3 2LW - Age UK HHB operate a hybrid and flexible working policy on successful completion of induction
Closing Date: 12 noon on Friday 4th October 2024
Interviews: TBC
ACCESS TO A CAR AND A CLEAN FULL DRIVING LICENCE IS A REQUIREMENT OF THIS POSITION
We are looking for someone to support our enthusiastic team of shop managers and volunteers whilst developing our retail operations as vibrant hubs in the community.
We currently have two stores but are looking to develop and expand these so need someone who can manage and support the team, help with expansion and develop relationships with corporate partners and donors.
The shops are an important part of our organisation and we are excited to develop this area and look forward to hearing from interested candidates.
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A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Accountant with an international charity, on a full-time, permanent basis. As Assistant Accountant you will play an integral role in the Finance team and support the work of the Finance Manager and Director of Finance.
Please note, there is hybrid working in place with this organisation – you will only need to be in the office one day (Thursday) per week
As Assistant Accountant, you will:
- Assist the Finance Manager with the annual audit of group and subsidiary accounts within the required deadlines
- Assist the Finance Manager to prepare annual budgets and revised forecasts
- Assist the Finance Manager with the month end process & the preparation of the monthly management accounts
- Undertake ad hoc investigations into and analysis of accounts
The successful applicant will:
- Have demonstrable experience in finance within the charity sector, in a similar role
- Be part-qualified
- Have knowledge of the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP)
- Have good knowledge of accounting software and information systems
- Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
If this sounds like you and you're keen to hear more, please do get in touch ASAP!
Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted with further information.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Barnardo's and Amazon have joined together in partnership to deliver a programme which aims to support and transform the lives of care leavers and young people who are not in education, employment or training. The aim of the programme is to equip young people 18-29 with the skills, confidence and ambition to pursue their goals of finding employment, apprenticeships or further education and training.
The full-time Project Management Apprentice will support the functions of the service, be the first point of contact for enquiries, information about the project and communicate key messages. The role will consist of hybrid working of 60% within Barnardo's and 40% within Amazon and will involve remote working as well as office based.
The role will support The JOBS Project Service Manager and work in key areas liaising with teams to manage the JOBS Project service across sites nationally. The role will work cross-functionally with stakeholders at all levels to support the management of the program and initiatives.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We're looking for an enthusiastic Learning & Development Advisor to join our team and drive impactful training initiatives. If you're ready to shape the future of our workforce, we want to hear from you! Grow your career with NFER as an L&D Advisor and make a positive, lasting impact in a leading independent charity with a worldwide reputation.
Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 per annum, non-negotiable
We also offer 30 days annual leave plus 4 paid closure days, 10% pension contributions, enhanced maternity/parental leave, and flexible working from day one plus much more.
Location: Hybrid, Slough. The team typically work 1 day a week (Wednesday) in the office.
Hours: This role is available full-time (35 hours) or part-time 80%. We offer other flexible working options such as compressed hours too available from day one. Happy to discuss this with you.
Job Type: Permanent
JOB DESCRIPTION
As the L&D Advisor, you’ll support our organisational goals by designing, implementing, and evaluating training and engagement programmes that enhance the skills and knowledge of our workforce. Working under the direction of the Head of HR, this role focuses on meeting business needs through targeted learning interventions and fostering a culture of continuous professional development (CPD). Additionally, you will ensure effective onboarding practices, coordinate activities that promote an inclusive culture, oversee compliance training, and support our early careers programme.
Today’s challenge: We are in the exciting position of building our Learning & Development offering from the ground up. Our employees’ skills and knowledge are fundamental to our organsation so we are looking for someone who can take us on this journey and ensure we have the right skills to meet the modern-day business demands. It’s going to be a varied role as we have much to do, so a passion for all things L&D is what you need.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
If you meet 70% or more of what we’re looking for, please still apply. We understand not everyone will meet all the requirements, but you might have skills we didn’t know we need.
- Experience in coordinating, designing, delivering, and evaluating high-quality and engaging online and blended training programmes.
- Excellent facilitation skills, with experience of delivering workshops in both virtual and in-person environments.
- Demonstrates creativity and resourcefulness in problem-solving.
- Consistently organises tasks effectively.
- Excels in communicating and building relationships with team members and stakeholders.
- Ability to quickly understand new information and concepts and effectively translate them into tailored learning materials and resources.
- Eagerness and capability in learning new digital tools and systems.
- Effectively coaches and motivates individuals and teams.
WHY NFER?
At NFER, our primary focus is on making a positive impact rather than pursuing profit. We are a respected independent charity, recognised as a trusted source for education resources, research evidence, and insights worldwide. We foster collaboration and flexibility, allowing you and your manager to tailor your work approach to meet customer, team, and personal commitments effectively. Moreover, we prioritise equality, diversity, and inclusion, striving to promote fair employment practices and equal opportunities for all within our organisation.
Other roles you may have experience of include: Learning and Development Advisor, Training and Development Manager, Training Manager, Talent Development Specialist.
We are reviewing applications regularly as part of an ongoing recruitment process. Please see our Job Application pack for more details about the process
If you’re looking for a place where you can put your heart, soul, and skills into making a difference, then you could be our next L&D Advisor and we want to hear from you. Apply via the button shown.
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Are you passionate about making a real difference to the lives of unpaid carers? Do you have the skills and dedication to support impactful projects that provide essential support and services to unpaid carers? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
We are seeking a dynamic, motivated and organised Project Officer to join our Innovation and development team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in coordinating and managing projects aimed at supporting unpaid carers and Carers First teams; at times working in partnership with other organisations. This role includes planning, delivering, implementing, and evaluating projects, to ensure they meet our strategic objectives and deliver real impact to the carer community.
This role requires a proactive individual with a passion to ensuring carers receive relevant and essential information bespoke to their individual caring situation. The ability to work in co-production and collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders, and interest in driving forward the delivery of the Carers First Strategy, to reach and provide better support to more carers.
As a Project Officer, you will play a crucial role in developing and delivering programmes aimed at enhancing the support we provide to unpaid carers. You will work closely with our team, partners, and stakeholders to ensure our projects meet the highest standards.
To apply for a role with Carers First, please complete in full our online application form via our website. Appointments are subject to Carers First receiving an appropriate disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service that we consider acceptable.
We encourage and welcome applications regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age.
If you would like to discuss this role confidentially, please contact and we will be happy to organise for one of the Team to contact you.
Please note that if you have not been contacted within one week of submitting your online application, that your application has not been successful.
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Positive Collaborative Ambitious
Our new three-year strategy will enable us to grow our work to reach and support significantly more carers delivering innovative programmes of support
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Funded by the Armed Forces Covenant Trust & NHSE, this work will transform the experiences of female veterans, and address barriers to access in areas including health and wellbeing, transition and employment, care, finance and pensions, housing, terms of service, historic hurt and loneliness. Collaborating across government, statutory, charity, and commercial organisations, the project will innovate within the sector, design sustainable provisions and translate research into action.
Reporting to the Project Lead for the Female Veterans Transformation Programme, you will be responsible for delivering the communication and engagement strategy during the course of the programme. This includes engagement and consultation with key stakeholders including Office of Veteran Affairs, MoD, NHS England, devolved nations health services, Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force (including Associations and charities), Veterans Commissioners, other veteran-facing organisations aligned through the Cobseo Female Veterans Cluster Group and female veterans themselves.
The post will be hosted by the WRAC Association who are an inclusive employer seeking to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool and committed to supporting our staff and the female veterans we serve.
If you see yourself as the motivated, self-starting and engaging officer of this transformational project, we look forward to receiving your application. All applicants must be able to demonstrate current eligibility to work in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Enablement support worker will also support service users to build on their existing skills, and develop valuable life skills through delivery of a range of courses. The required approach is strengths-based, individual to each person they support, and will involve working closely with the friends and family of their service users to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Key responsibilities
- Conduct home assessments for the people they support in a 1-to-1 capacity, followed by six monthly or twelve monthly reviews.
- Deliver support within community based settings across the city.
- Deliver Life Skills Education Courses and Technology Skills Courses.
- Support their enablement contract with defined KPIs and outcomes, and provide ongoing monitoring and impact reporting.
- Build and manage relationships with external partners and local authority referrals to meet project outcomes and ensure service standards.
- Refer those who require additional support to external partners and the Low Vision team.
- Keep up to date with relevant legislation and best practice.
- Provide and support a comprehensive training program for Enablement volunteer champions and other supporting volunteers. Assist in supervising and promoting development of volunteers, ensuring they work in line with best practice and organisational policies.
The ideal candidate:
- Organised individual, capable of managing a complex and varied workload within a busy environment.
- The ability to motivate and engage with a variety of people in varied settings will be a significant advantage.
- Creative person with a “can do” attitude
- High level of interpersonal skills necessary with an ability to establish and sustain trust.
- A team player passionate about developing services that make lives better.
- A positive, outgoing and confident approach, and well versed in identifying risk, understanding and responding to the differential impact that stigma, inequality and discrimination can have on communities and groups.
Skills, knowledge and experience:
- Experience of undertaking assessments and developing support plans in line with identified needs.
- An understanding of person-centered principles, and the ability to implement person-centered practices into the day to day role.
- Experience and the ability to confidently present in group settings.
- An understanding of how to provide quality support to people with sight loss or a disability.
- Experience of leading, managing and supervising volunteers.
- An understanding of a CRM system such as Charity Log.
- Understanding of support services provided by the third sector and other organisations in Birmingham.
- Up-to-date knowledge of legislative frameworks and key issues relevant to the post.
- Level 2/3 in Health & Social care.
- Minimum of 5 GCSES (A*-C/9-4).
Benefits:
- 28 days leave per year including bank holidays, plus additional concessionary days.
- Robust pension scheme options
- Life assurance worth 4x annual salary
- Subsidised lunch
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to employee discounts via Blue Light Card
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Are you an Individual Giving Officer looking for the next step in your career? We’re working with a leading health charity on their Senior Individual Giving Officer role which could be the perfect fit for you. The Senior Individual Giving Officer role will focus on supporting the organisation’s journey of growth and development. You will be responsible for supporting their individual giving programme, ensuring that income targets are met and activity is evaluated to drive improvement.
You will deliver campaigns across digital, mail and phone, evaluating performance and supporting the Individual Giving and Insight Manager with the testing and implementation of new fundraising activities.
To be successful as Senior Individual Giving Officer, you will need proven experience in:
- Managing direct marketing campaigns within a charity environment, including monitoring and meeting targets.
- Reporting on and evaluating campaigns to identify areas for growth and development.
- Working collaboratively with multiple internal and external stakeholders to deliver a project.
Salary: £31,000-£35,000
Contract: Full-time Permanent
Location: Hybrid – minimum 1 day in Islington office
Deadline: 1st October
1st interviews: Rolling
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Ashby on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected].
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.
We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.