Want to use your skills in volunteer and event management to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone everywhere?

Join WaterAid as Water Industry Partnership Officer to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good. On top of that you'll be joining a 2018 Great Place to Work® award-winning organisation.

The WaterAid Water Industry Partnership team develop and support WaterAid's relationships with water companies and the wider water industry in the UK.

As our friendly and approachable Partnerships Officer you will provide excellent stewardship to volunteers in the region and help to implement water industry partnerships team business plan.

This is a full time, 12 month fixed term with the possibility to extend. We are open to flexibility and the role will require regular travel between partner companies, our head office in London, and attendance at events outside of normal working hours

In this role, you will support on the delivery of partnership development plans as well as the delivery of volunteer-led activities and events within the partner companies

You'll also:

* Support/lead on sell-in of new products, tools and campaigns to partners
* Represent WaterAid at events and be confident speaking in public
* Maintain accurate records on WaterAid's customer relationship management system
* Track income and ensure it is allocated correctly
* Produce timely reports to partners using engaging content and case studies

Educated to A Level or equivalent, you will have the ability to initiate, implement and complete tasks to a high standard and with minimum supervision

To be successful, you'll need:

* Excellent, persuasive written and verbal communication skills
* Experience of corporate fundraising or related discipline
* Experience of managing multiple tasks to deadlines

Visit the WaterAid careers page for a full job pack. To see the full job pack please click ''Apply''

Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter into one document in either Word Document or PDF format.

Applications will close one minute before midnight on 5th April 2020. Availability for interview is required w/c 13th April and 20th April.

Salary: £24,730 - £26,032 with excellent benefits

WaterAid benefits include:

• 36 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave
• We offer a generous pension plan with employer contribution of up to 10%
• Flexible working conditions, including the opportunity for part-time work and home working up to 2 days a week
• Season Ticket Loan
• Pay as You Give charitable giving scheme
• Enhanced Maternity and Adoption/Surrogacy pay, Shared Parental Leave and Paternity Leave.
• Volunteer Day

WaterAid is currently located at Durham Street, Vauxhall. However, we will be leaving our current location in the summer of 2020 (likely to be June/July 2020) and moving to 20 Canada Square, Canary Wharf. Therefore, the London Office location and contract base, if you are successfully offered the role, will change. This will be discussed at the interview stage with you.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. In order to apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.

WaterAid is committed to ensuring that wherever we work in the world there is no tolerance for the abuse of power, privilege or trust. WaterAid reinforces a culture of zero tolerance towards any form of inappropriate behaviour, abuse, harassment, or exploitation of any kind. The safeguarding of our beneficiaries, staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf, is our top priority and we take our responsibilities extremely serious. All staff and volunteers are required to share in this commitment through our Global Code of Conduct. We will conduct the most appropriate pre-employment references and checks to ensure high standards are maintained.

WaterAid is an equal opportunities, disability-confident employer and committed to achieving the highest standards of diversity, fairness and equality. Should you have a disability and require any additional support, please contact us.

Technician

£24,446 per annum 

 (Ref:  SUS2876)

37.5 hours per week – based in Birmingham

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to join our team, which is working with local communities to design and deliver outstanding cycling and walking infrastructure. Your work will contribute to the creation of healthier, happier towns and cities. By providing best-practice street design from conception to delivery, you will be assisting Sustrans in its vision to allow people to travel in ways that benefit their health and wellbeing.

We are looking for a talented technician who is passionate about infrastructure design, someone who wants to enhance their existing skills and develop new ones. In the Midlands design and engineering team you will have freedom to express yourself creatively and challenge yourself daily. We enjoy working together as a team, and value the contribution and expertise of all members.

At Sustrans you will be encouraged to produce innovative designs for networks, neighbourhoods and streets. You will be contributing to a variety of public realm and infrastructure projects across the region, building key relationships and collaborating with a variety of clients form the public and the private sector.

Sustrans supports professional development towards incorporated or chartered status through a scheme approved by the Institution of Civil Engineers.

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9.00am on Thursday 26 March 2020. Interviews will take place in Birmingham on Wednesday 8 April 2020.

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion.  We welcome applications from people with the appropriate skills from all parts of the community.

You have an understanding of gambling and health related issues, the Recovery Agenda and experience of working with adults or young people in an addictions or social care setting.  All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Aquarius as a Gambling Practitioner.

Right now, we’re looking for someone like you to join our team in Telford. Based in the West Midlands, Aquarius helps people overcome the harm caused by alcohol, drugs and gambling working closely with individuals, family and friends. Your challenge? To work with problem gamblers and others affected by problem gambling to support them in reaching their recovery goal. You will be providing 1:1 support and telephone advice, assessment, brief or structured interventions to help clients achieve their recovery goals. Providing case management and working in an integrated care pathways and ensuring safeguarding issues are managed effectively.

An energetic and confident self-starter, you have a qualification in health/social care, youth and community work (e.g. NVQ Level 3 or above, DipSW, Mental Health Nursing, Counselling, Addiction Studies). Alternatively, we’ll consider candidates with experience of working in the substance misuse field with a commitment to complete NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care. As well as good knowledge of alcohol/drug and health related issues, you're used to liaising with voluntary and statutory agencies and health professionals and comfortable engaging with clients in a variety of service delivery settings. What’s more, you have a flexible approach, a commitment to the principles of confidentiality and excellent record keeping and Microsoft Office.

You must have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle.

So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits? Apply now via our website.

Closing date: 26 March 2020.

Aquarius is part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone.

Are you an enthusiastic fundraiser based in the West Midlands? A beloved national charity are looking for a fantastic relationship manager and self-starter to become their new Corporate Fundraiser in Solihull. You will be joining a wonderful regional team who are wanting to focus on engaging with local corporates, where you will working on partnerships that have a value of 25,000+.
This role is created to drive income growth across the West Midlands with corporate supporters. To identify, negotiate and establish viable partnerships with corporate organisations, ensuring that fundraising potential is maximised across a range of fundraising channels.

The charity are at a really exciting point in their regional fundraising, so do get in touch if you are interested to know more!

Salary up to £31,000

If you want to receive a full job description then please do not hesitate to get in touch. You can call Hannah on 02078207331 or email her on [email protected]

Closes end of March and looking to interview in the first week of April.

CV and supporting statement required.

Please note that only suitable candidates will be contacted.

We are looking for an outstanding senior sales professional to help grow our work across the West Midlands and South-West region. Your ultimate goal is to help us reach more educators, schools and trusts with our professional development programmes, having the greatest possible impact on pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds.

The role will be at forefront of our externally-facing work, with a focus on building strong relationships with regional influencers and advocates in order to drive sales. You will deliver against regional targets, account manage key regional stakeholders and lead a young and ambitious sales team in order to achieve successful recruitment, continuous improvement and long-term impact in the region. The role will work in partnership with the Business Development Team to design and develop bespoke solutions to needs presented by accounts in the region, as well as gather market intelligence and provide feedback to the organisation on insight from your area and schools to inform wider strategy. 

To do this well, you will have an extensive knowledge of the education sector, experience of leading complex stakeholder relationships and the ability to meet ambitious sales targets. The ideal candidate will also have experience of developing strategy and leading complex operations, and the role is ideal for someone looking to take their account management skills and external stakeholder relationships to the next level.

Our offer 

We are happy to announce that we will be able to offer you: 

• Flexibility on how you work – agreed between you and your line manager 

• A competitive annual leave entitlement of 25 days, plus bank holidays 

• A generous employer pension contribution of 11% (10% pension plus 1% NI rebate) 

• Competitive salary rates

• Access to an interest free season ticket and bike loans, as well as eyecare vouchers 

• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which provides confidential support for employees on personal or work-related matters. 

• A robust learning and development offer that ensures your continuous professional development 

How to apply 

To apply for any of our vacancies or for any questions or queries please visit our website. 

Equality and diversity matters to us. If you think you’d be suited to one of our roles we’d love to hear from you regardless of age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexuality. 

Unfortunately, due to the number of applications we receive at this stage we will not be able to contact unsuccessful applicants.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and the most vulnerable in our society and, as such, we are unable to employ individuals with relevant convictions, including the following: a conviction for an offence involving violence or dishonesty, of a sexual nature or against minors, or for any other offence that is relevant to the nature of the services provided by our organisation.

As an employer, we have a responsibility to prevent illegal working in the UK by ensuring that our employees have the right to work in the UK. Therefore, as part of the recruitment process to verify your eligibility you will be required to produce relevant documentation.  

JOB DESCRIPTION

POST TITLE: Short Breaks Activities Manager

REPORTING TO: National Family Services Manager

ACCOUNTABLE TO :       Director of Clinical Services

HOURS:                               18.75 hours per week (part-time)

TERM OF POST: Permanent

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:  3 months

LEAVE ENTITLEMENT:     21 days annual leave per annum exclusive of Bank Holidays, pro rata

Caudwell Children is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.  The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment.

PURPOSE OF THE POST

The Charity is looking to recruit two part time dedicated Short Breaks Activities Managers to manage an existing team of Short Break Activities Co-ordinators, Activity Support Workers and Volunteers.  The successful candidates will be responsible for the planning and co-ordinating of each programme and ensuring that they are delivered successfully in terms of outcomes and budget.  The aim is to help disabled children and young people identify their goals and build their skills and experience to allow them to reach their full potential, helping them to build friendships, form lasting social networks and obtain ASDAN qualifications.

Short Breaks enable disabled children and young people to access the kind of activities that are open to non-disabled children, so that they can lead ordinary lives.  A Short Break will allow a child to have a change of scene, try different experiences, have fun and make friends in a safe and caring environment, while achieving a recognised ASDAN certificate.  This will contribute to a child’s personal and social development and reduce social isolation and contribute a sense of achievement and wellbeing.  Short breaks help a child spend time outside the family home and with other people and aim to improve the quality of life of children and their families.

The main purpose of this role is to plan and implement fun, inspiring and challenging leisure activities that build life skills and promote independence, whilst also providing carers with vital short break respite.  Activities are supported by funding and grants from local area commissioners and delivered with the assistance of contracted part-time co-ordinators and a team of volunteers.  The areas covered, shared between the two posts, are South Staffordshire, Stafford, Leek, Tamworth, Lichfield, Burton, Cannock and Newcastle. You will be expected to work flexibly with some weekend working required and this will vary according to the needs of the service, and may be for example 2 hours to provide supervision to coordinators or training to volunteers, or as much as 4 hours to meet a gap in staff availability.

You will work as part of the Family Services team and be able to provide advice and guidance to parents of children with Special Educational Needs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Project management and co-ordination of Caudwell Children’s Short Breaks Programme

• Planning meaningful ASDAN courses, with achievable objectives.
• Develop session/activity plans to ensure that each area within each programme follows a consistent theme and format.
• Ensure that each programme and activity is planned in advance and delivered to quality standards in a timely manner.
• Ensure that children remain engaged and safe throughout the programmes in accordance with Caudwell Children’s policies and procedures.
• Ensure that children are signposted to other local activities where appropriate.
• Ensure that children have exit plans for longer term supporting activity on leaving programmes and activities.
• Complete assessments for the children prior to them taking part in the activities.
• Monitor, evaluate and provide reports for the department and organisation.
• Comply with all external funding requirements as appropriate.

• Staff and Volunteers
  • Manage, support and ensure supervision of staff and volunteers in the delivery of each programme.
  • To work in close conjunction with the volunteer team to ensure the engagement and retention of short breaks volunteers.
  • Assist in the recruitment and training of staff and volunteers
  • Ensure volunteer numbers meet the support needs of children on all activities and programmes.

• Budgeting
  • Ensure the service is delivered to the agreed budget and strategy.
  • Support and help to develop grant applications when requested by the grants team.

• Other
  • To provide advice and guidance to short break coordinators and volunteers
  • Effectively liaise with service users, families, team colleagues
  • Ensure compliance with ISO, Health and Safety, Safeguarding, Purchasing etc. policies and procedures
  • Ensure that risk assessments on all proposed activities and venues have taken place.
  • Ensure children’s records and portfolios are complete and have sufficient evidence to meet ASDAN standards

The above list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake other tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

SHORT BREAKS ACTIVITIES MANAGER

Qualifications –Assessed by Application Form

Essential

• GCSE’s (or equivalent) in English and Maths

Desirable

• Diploma in Health and Social Care and safeguarding training

Experience – Assessed by Application Form and Interview

Essential

• Minimum 2 years’ experience of working with children.
• Experience of supervising or managing others. Experience working with children with a disability.

Desirable

• Experience working in the third/voluntary sector.
• Experience working in an educational setting with different levels of learners.
• Experience working with volunteers. Experience of managing funded projects

Knowledge – Assessed by Application Form and Interview

Essential

• Children and Families with Disabilities

Desirable

• ASDAN
• Health and Safety
• Safeguarding
• ISO 9001

Skills and Abilities – Assessed by Interview

Essential

• Ability to engage, motivate and communicate with children and young people including those with special needs
• Ability to work on own initiative and part of a team
• Good IT skills (Microsoft Office)
• Good organisational, planning and problem solving skills.
• Ability to present clear and informative written and verbal reports.

Personal Attributes- Assessed at Interview

Essential

• Warm and Caring person. Dedicated, passionate, enthusiastic and resilient.

Other Special Requirements –Assessed by Interview

Essential

• Flexible approach to work, including weekends.
• Willingness to travel.
• Access to a car and car insurance for work use.

DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECKS

The Charity is committed to safeguarding children and young people and therefore adopts a safer recruitment approach through a robust recruitment and selection process.  All posts within the Charity are subject to DBS checks, in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974).  Dependent on the role, one of the following DBS checks will be carried out:

• Standard disclosure
• Enhanced disclosure
• Enhanced disclosure with children’s and/or adults’ barred list check(s):

This role is not exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is therefore eligible for an Enhanced (with children’s and/or adults’ barred list check) DBS check.

Locality Care Supervisor (Domiciliary Care)

Salary: £20,750 per annum

Perton & Penkridge locality x 1

Essington & Cannock locality x 2

37.5 hours, Permanent

Our client are looking for committed and motivated Locality Care Supervisors to provide exceptional domiciliary care services to their customers

This is an exciting opportunity within domiciliary care for experienced care supervisors. Within this role your daily tasks will include assisting with the recruitment of care and support workers, inducting and monitoring staff to ensure high quality care is delivered to their customers every day by offering support and guidance to the care team. You will also oversee the service for the assigned location outside of normal office hours, Please note that this role does not include on-call.

Job requirements:

• To be a role model in the direct delivery of personal care and support to customers

• Responsible for producing staff rotas

• Line management responsibilities for care and support workers

• Ensuring services are delivered according to agreed care plans

• Ensuring all clients needs and risks associated with provided care are properly assessed

• Maintaining accurate, informative and timely records for service users and care workers
   

What they’re looking for:

• NVQ or equivalent in Care

• A commitment to and understanding of good customer service within domiciliary care

• Previous experience of providing a care service for people

• Knowledge and understanding of email and Internet

• The ability to prioritise tasks to ensure the safety and wellbeing of their customers are maintained
   

Our client offer benefits such as contributory pension, employee assistance programme including staff perks and eye care vouchers. Further to this you can expect a comprehensive induction programme and excellent ongoing training. A uniform will also be provided.

About our client

Our client are a leading care and support services provider in South Staffordshire and Shropshire. They deliver domiciliary care tailored specifically to individuals living in their own home that require care and support to enable them to live independent and fulfilling lives. They also offer wellbeing support services to help people get more out of life when living independently within their schemes. Their benchmark for success is whether they have made a difference to their customers’ lives.

An enhanced level disclosure and barring service check is required as is a full clean driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Closing date: Friday 27 March 2020

Interview date: W/c 30 March 2020

#carejobs #localitycare #domiciliarycare #recruiting #Wolverhamptonjobs #walsalljobs

Who are we?

Recently named Third Sector Charity of the Year 2018, we are a rapidly growing charity, committed to moving further, faster to accelerate change for everyone affected by a brain tumour. Brain tumours kill more children and adults under 40 in the UK than any other cancer. We know that a cure can’t wait. By recruiting a team that ‘can’, we can and will find one sooner.

Our exciting job role!

The Community Fundraiser for Wales and the Mid-Counties will be integral in building relationships with our community to generate and grow our income and raise awareness within the region.  You will support the recruit new supporters and nurture existing relationships within our community.  The following postcodes are included within this region: LL, CF, SY, HR, LD, WR, NP, SA, GL, SN, OX, RG.

This role is full-time, 37.5 hours, and will be home-based within the region, with some out of hours working and travel to our Farnborough (Hampshire) office.

What we'd like from you:

It’s simple – we’re looking for the people who ‘can’. We want the talented, the energetic and the ambitious. We need the inspired and the inspirational – the people who completely embrace our values, offer a great cultural fit and who are determined to make real and lasting change for our community.

According to the job description you should also have a proven track record in community fundraising, be good at juggling a myriad of competing priorities and work well under pressure to meet deadlines. 

If this is for you, we’d love to hear from you!

What we'd like to give you: 

- Salary c.£24,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays – pro rata for part-time contracts (we also close at Christmas in return for you volunteering 3 charity days per 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: 8th April 2020

First interview date and location: tbc

Second interview date and location: tbc

More about us:

Visit our website careers pages to find out more about our culture and what it’s like to be part of our amazing team.

Don’t forget to check out our short videos (you can find the 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 that in addition to being recently crowned Third Sector Charity of the Year, we have won a variety of other awards and have been ranked a top global organisation by renowned management consultants McKinsey? Whilst we’re not boasting, we are particularly proud that our HeadSmart campaign scooped the NHS Innovation Award, a Third Sector Excellence Award and a Charity Times Award (well, maybe we’re boasting a little bit!).

For more information, please visit our website.

* subject to qualifying criteria

I am working on behalf of a leading arts organisation in Birmingham who is hoping to appoint a Development Director on a permanent basis.

This senior leadership opportunity in one of the UK's most successful cultural organisations will suit an ambitious individual with significant experience, excited about inspiring a highly skilled and equally ambitious team.

As Development Director you will be responsible for the organisations ongoing charitable, artistic and educational activity. However, this role will focus on leading and delivering an ambitious capital appeal, launching 2021

To be considered for this very exciting opportunity you will need to have outstanding stakeholder management skills and a broad understanding of high value fundraising. In addition, you must have previously been involved in a capital appeal, making 6 figure+ financial asks.

You will need to have previously worked at board level, implemented and delivered a capital appeal strategy and have significant experience of line managing a high performing team.

Salary 75,000+ benefits

Please contact Natalie Lawford t Harris Hill for further information on 0207 820 7336 or email [email protected]

Closing date 29th March 2020
Interview date 6th April 2020
Only suitable candidates will be contacted

Benefits: 30 days’ annual leave plus pension (pro rata).

This role is part time (21 hours) until March 2021.

Are you looking for a rewarding role working in the community with vulnerable families within a growing charity?

About the role

As our Project Worker in Walsall, you’ll be based within the local authority team, working in partnership to set up and deliver our new support service for special guardians and other kinship carers.

You’ll be supporting kinship families in their homes and in the community, providing information, advice and signposting to local services. You’ll connect them with other carers through peer support groups that offer a lifeline for many and run preparation workshops for carers thinking of becoming special guardians.

What we’re looking for

Our kinship carers are at the heart of what we do, so you’ll be absolutely committed to the work of Grandparents Plus and passionate about making a difference to the lives of vulnerable families.

We’re seeking an experienced project worker who is passionate about working with kinship carers and issues affecting children on the edge of the care system in order to transform the support they receive. We are looking for someone who has the interpersonal and partnership skills to perform their role sensitively and creatively and who is able to work collaboratively with Walsall Council, who have commissioned our service to support Special Guardians in their local authorities.

The nature of our work means that things can change quickly, so you’ll need to be able to problem solve and keep a cool head.

This role will be what you make it and we’re looking for someone to seize this opportunity.

About Grandparents Plus

Kinship care begins in crisis. A child whose parents are unable to care for them. It’s frightening, painful, confusing. For the child, it can feel like their world is ending.

Instinctively, a loved one steps in – a grandparent, brother, sister, aunt, uncle or family friend. They are now a kinship carer, bringing up the children they love. There’s no chance to prepare. Plans are pushed aside. Relationships, jobs and savings are sacrificed.

It’s life changing and challenging raising children who’ve been hurt or neglected, but kinship carers do it without a thought for themselves because they put the children first.

And it’s a fight to get support. Kinship families raising over 200,000 children are on the brink of going under because there’s no recognition or support. They feel invisible. They are desperate.

At Grandparents Plus, we know how hard life can be for kinship carers. But we’ve seen the amazing things they’re capable of with someone by their side. With the right support, children raised in kinship families flourish.

That’s why we support, connect and campaign. To keep kinship families stronger by keeping them together.

Why work for us?

At Grandparents Plus, we are passionate about improving the lives of kinship carers and the children they raise. They deserve to be recognised, valued and properly supported so that the children they are raising have the best possible start in life.

It’s a fast-paced environment, with plenty of opportunity to put your ideas into practice to positively change the lives of vulnerable families. You will be joining the charity at an exciting time as we embark on a new phase of development - growing commissioned services, reaching more people who need us with advice and support, developing innovative digital services and diversifying our fundraising. Working with us, you’ll see your efforts pay off as we fight for a better future for kinship care families.

We’re a friendly team, passionate about doing good better. If that sounds like you, why don’t you join us?

To apply, please send a CV (no more than 2 pages) with a covering letter (no more than 2 pages) to show how you meet the criteria set out in the person specification and why you want the role.

Please note that all interviews & induction will be held via video call for now and all services will be delivered remotely.

Newcastle upon Tyne - £24,969

Cumbria - £24,313 to £26,317

Providing guidance, options and choice for people in various locations across the country.

Pension Wise is a free and impartial government service that offers people guidance on their defined contribution pension options. Citizens Advice offers the face-to-face Pension Wise appointments in over 300 locations. As of summer 2018, the service has helped over 250,000 people understand their pension options and has a 98% satisfaction rating.

You’ll be expected to supply accurate and relevant information and guidance on pension options and choices. You’ll need to have a good foundation knowledge of pension law and practice, gained in a pensions technical role, as well as a thorough understanding of a broad range of pension arrangements, both occupational and personal. You also should have an understanding and appreciation of wider retirement issues.

Successful candidates must be able to attend a 3-week induction programme, 6 days of which will be held in central London, Birmingham or Bristol, exact dates TBC.

How to apply

To apply please send a copy of your CV along with a covering letter detailing your suitability for the role.

Kitchen Assistant/Cook

Location: National Memorial Arboretum

Contract: Permanent

Average 30 hr per week, 5 days out of 7

Salary:  FTE £17,143 per annum pro rata

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About The National Memorial Arboretum

The National Memorial Arboretum is the UK’s centre for year-round Remembrance - a vibrant, living landscape of reflection and inspiration. Located in Staffordshire, the 150-acre Arboretum is a special place honouring those who have served, and continue to serve, our nation in many different ways. The site includes the iconic Armed Forces Memorial, a lasting tribute to those in the Armed Forces who have lost their lives in the service of their country. Recent multi-million pound investments have doubled the size of the extensive visitor and learning facilities and created a brand new events facility for public and private use with a banqueting capacity of over 300. The Arboretum now welcomes over 300,000 visitors each year, hosts over 200 events and engages with around 16,000 student visitors.   The centre is part of The Royal British Legion

Our Values and Behaviours

Does the following describe you?

· A desire to deliver a great customer experience

· Enjoy and thrive working in teams and with others

· Passionate about supporting the ongoing development of the Arboretum

· Come to work each day to be the best you can and to learn and develop

· An encourager, eager to share your knowledge and experience to help others

If so then we would like you hear from you ….

The Role

The Arboretum is looking to recruit a Kitchen Assistant/Cook, to work alongside the established team. Reporting to the Executive Chef, key responsibilities include:

· To deliver high standards of customer service, food quality, cleanliness and presentation standards as laid out in the Foodservice Strategy.

· Support all areas of activity within the food service department to supply: visitor day catering, which includes a 380 cover Restaurant, a Coffee Shop and Satellite outlets within the grounds of the Arboretum.

· To be part of the hospitality team for table waited functions in Aspects Events Centre. Which holds daytime and evening events catering up to and including formal banqueting for up to 500 attendees

The successful candidate must have proven foodservice experience, good interpersonal and communication skills are essential.  Attendance outside normal working hours will occasionally be required and the ability to work under pressure will be essential.

How to Apply

Please apply by clicking ‘Apply online’

Please specify preference of working hours in your application

Closing date for this role is Wednesday 25th March 2020

Part-Time, 17.5 hrs p/w

Fixed Term Contract until 30 December 2020

HMP Stoke Heath

Ref code: TAS-203

Are you a proactive, efficient and influential individual who is passionate about making a difference to disadvantaged people? If so, St Giles Trust has a career-enhancing opportunity for a Trainer Assessor to deliver training, support and assessment for Peer Advisors.

About St Giles

An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others. 

About this vital role

Our successful candidate will focus on identifying, engaging with and recruiting learners in custody with the relevant skills and motivation. You will work alongside the Peers in Custody to develop and deliver ETE interventions in line with KPI targets.

You will also work alongside some of the teams at St Giles to identify placements for Peer Advisers and support both the Peer Advisers and their supervisor caseworkers, in achieving successful placement.

To secure this exciting opportunity, you must have:

• A proven track record of sourcing and supporting participants to access employment, training, personal development opportunities and other specialist support (housing, substance misuse, mental health)
• Strong experience of successfully supporting disadvantaged people into sustainable employment
• The ability to apply a creative approach to planning programmes and activities that support the development of those already in work to improve their circumstances and employment situation
• A background of career coaching and a sound understanding of career adaptability
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational abilities, plus impressive attention to detail
• Sympathy with the aims and ethos of St Giles Trust as an organisation

Any appointment is subject to security clearance from the Prison Service.

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, access to clinical supervision, cycle scheme, season ticket loan and much more.

For further information, or to apply, please visit our website via the ‘Apply’ button.

Closing date: 11pm, 29th March 2020.

About us

Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.

About the role

This is an exciting new position in our ambitious and award-winning fundraising team, committed to finding innovative ways to build Crisis’ profile and support across the UK

In this role, you will be responsible for contributing to income growth across the West Midlands, and you will be involved in the development of networks and activity to generate funds from communities, individuals, local trusts, companies and volunteer fundraising groups, whilst ensuring an excellent supporter experience.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have previous experience of using your excellent communication skills to build a wide range of successful relationships and deliver first-rate supporter or customer care, ideally including having worked with volunteers.

You will be comfortable working remotely, often away from other fundraising colleagues, and will need to demonstrate your ability to use your own initiative to research and identify opportunities and deliver projects or events.

And, you’ll be highly motivated to help achieve the change needed to end homelessness altogether.

Benefits

As a member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:

• Interest free loans to purchase a train season ticket or a bike or for a deposit to secure a tenancy

• Mandatory pension scheme, with an employer contribution of 8.5%

• 25 days’ annual leave which increases with service to 28 days

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.

How to apply

If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please visit our website to apply online. In the supporting statement section, please address points 1, 2, 4 and 5 only of the person specification, which is available on our website by clicking on the red 'Vacancy Details' button.

If you need to request an application in an alternative format, please contact the HR Team, contact details can be found on our website. 

Closing date: 29th March 2020 (23:59)

We value diversity, promote equality and encourage and applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness.

For more information about our work and to see our work in action, please visit our website.

 
Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094