Do you have experience of working with vulnerable people and/or people with multiple and complex needs within a safeguarding framework, possibly in an environment that involved giving specialist level debt advice? Then join Shelter as an Advice, Support and Guidance Worker - Debt and you could soon be playing an important role in an initiative aimed at supporting disadvantaged people overcome complex barriers and move towards work and training.

In response to growing needs, Shelter Lancashire is developing its service offer under the Building Better Opportunities programme to provide specialist level debt advice. Building Better Opportunities is funded by The National Lottery Community Fund and the European Social Fund (ESF) 2014-2020, investing in local projects tackling the root causes of poverty, promoting social inclusion and driving local jobs and growth.

Three Building Better Opportunities (BBO) projects in Lancashire are being delivered by a partnership of 45 social enterprise and community organisations, led by Selnet (the Social Enterprise Lancashire Network).'Age of Opportunity' supports people over 50, 'Invest in Youth' supports 15-24-year olds and 'Changing Futures' supports people with multiple and complex barriers to employment. Over the lifetime of the programme, 6,230 disadvantaged people will be supported to overcome complex barriers and move towards work and training.

A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

About the Role
This particular post is designed to be flexible to reflect the needs of the service and involves working as part of a wider team on a project to deliver specialist debt advice and support to clients. This will include advice around income maximisation through to full debt advice and solutions, including insolvency options. Indeed, it could cover a range of activities, from providing advice to working closely with clients to help them achieve sustainability in the future, depending on the need in the local area. Inputting client data onto our case management system and providing ongoing casework are important aspects of the role too. And, when it comes to providing briefings and updates to other agencies or providing cover and/or taking on additional/alternative responsibilities when required, again, we'll count on you.

About you
To succeed, you'll need a proven track record of providing advice and support to vulnerable clients and operating within a safeguarding framework. You'll also need experience of managing your own caseload, providing quality casework and adhering to multiple deadlines. The ability to research caseload and legislation and to utilise that in your day to day role is important too, as is a flair for preparing, planning and delivering briefings and/or group work sessions. Self-motivated, results-driven and commercially aware, you have the communication skills it takes to work with a wide variety of statutory and non-statutory stakeholders and are proficient using office IT, including case management systems.

Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave (pro rata), enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We're here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our Shelter Lancashire team and be the change you want to see in society.

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

At Shelter, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. We also encourage applications from people, who have been homeless or have been at risk of homelessness. We are facing diverse problems, so need diverse people to tackle them. In addition to this, we encourage an approach to involving people with personal insight of housing issues and homelessness in our recruitment processes.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

We’re looking for a customer-focused individual with considerable experience of homelessness, housing and related social welfare issues, including extensive knowledge/experience of housing law, to join us as a Telephone Housing Advisor and help us to help more people in housing need.

A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change — with individuals, in communities, across society – and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve. 

Funded by the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government, The National Homelessness Advice Service is a project delivered by Shelter. It’s purpose? To provide specialist support for housing advice providers and promote and support good practice in the provision of high quality housing advice, with a focus on preventing homelessness. As well as delivering free training in housing law to 4,500 advisers from the local authority and advice sectors, we handle over 10,000 calls per year on the NHAS Consultancy Line and promote joint working between voluntary and statutory agencies. In short, get ready for lots of challenge and variety.

About the role

You’ll be responsible for delivering a professional, impartial, pragmatic and outcome focused telephone and email 2nd tier advice to other agencies, including Local Authorities and advice agencies. This will involve using diagnostic questioning to assess and agree clients’ needs, giving full advice on different legal problems that include homelessness and housing issues, we’ll rely on you to undertake some of the more complex cases too (with the support of a senior colleague). And, when it comes to making sure all work meets quality, contractual, performance and professional targets and standards again, we’ll count on you to deliver.

About you

A proven track record in a related area is essential as is extensive knowledge/experience of housing law. We’ll also be looking for a commercially aware, results-driven and client focused approach that enables you to understand others’ needs and strive to deliver a prompt, effective and personalised service. Good listening skills are vital too, as is the ability to positively influence others and persuade them to change their views, intentions or actions for the good. Proficient using a case management system and Microsoft Office applications, the ability to type is also required in order to succeed.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave (pro rata), enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

For further information about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website.  Apply to be part of our advice team and be the change you want to see in society.

Safeguarding is everyone’s business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

At Shelter, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. We also encourage applications from people, who have been homeless or have been at risk of homelessness. We are facing diverse problems, so need diverse people to tackle them. In addition to this, we encourage an approach to involving people with personal insight of housing issues and homelessness in our recruitment processes.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

The aim of the role is to ensure that every client can access their full range of rights through working effectively with other internal/external providers so that they can move to a more settled way of living.

The Project Worker role will be to support people experiencing marginalisation or disadvantage resulting from homelessness, poverty, substance misuse, mental health problems or social isolation to achieve settled and healthier lives. The role focuses on supporting clients to move on in a safe, sustainable and healthy way. The Project Worker reports directly to the Resettlement Manager and plays a key role in delivering SIFA Fireside’s vision.

A key aspect of this role is to work effectively in partnership with the wider team to help clients to access accommodation, training, education, and employment opportunities. You will be working with clients to remove any barriers to accessing these opportunities.

About ReachOut

ReachOut is a mentoring charity that works with young people in disadvantaged communities in London, Manchester, Oldham and Liverpool to raise aspirations and help them grow in character and academic attainment. We improve Numeracy, Literacy and Communication Skills whilst reinforcing our core values of Fairness, Self-Control, Good Judgement and Staying Power.

Role Description

We are looking for enthusiastic, collaborative and positive individuals to join our Leadership Programme and become Project Leaders. As a Project Leader you will run a weekly mentoring project at either a primary or secondary school, facilitating the 2-hour sessions alongside other responsibilities. The Leadership Programme is an opportunity to gain and improve your leadership, management and communication skills whilst having a massive impact on the lives of young people. You will be supporting them to raise their aspirations, develop their character, and build their academic attainment and self-confidence. Are you up for the challenge?

Role Details

As a Project Leader you will:

• Spend 2 hours planning and 2 hours delivering your mentoring session each week during term time for 10 - 16 young people and their mentors.
• Manage and support the young people.
• Manage and support the volunteer mentors.
• Attend meetings with school contacts alongside the ReachOut team and provide information to the school when requested by ReachOut.​
• Complete monitoring and evaluation activities to assess project success.​

Please download the information pack for full details about the job role.

Personal Specification

Experience

• Has worked with groups of young people in the range 9 to 16 years old
• Has the potential to take on a leadership role
• Can demonstrate commitment to a cause / activity and has taken an active role in that (e.g. captain of a sports team, president of a society)
• Has professional work experience (e.g. internships, summer placements, etc.) This can include regular voluntary experience but should be positions where you have had responsibility for something, worked to deadlines, worked with others etc.

Skills

• Maths and English skills, (minimum grade C at GCSE or equivalent)
• Communication skills (face-to-face, email, text, phone)
• Good organisation skills (can manage tasks effectively, accurately and in timely fashion)
• Confident in use of MS Word and Excel

Personal attributes

• Passionate about ReachOut’s mission
• Demonstrates ReachOut’s Character Strengths: Fairness, Good Judgement, Self-Control and Staying Power
• Demonstrate good team work skills such as collaboration and delegation
• Open to feedback with a genuine desire to learn and develop personally
• Enthusiastic and energetic
• Excited by challenge
• Prepared to be adaptable and creative
• Positive
• Sociable

Application Instructions

To apply for the Leadership Programme, please visit our website where you can apply. Applicants must ensure they are available to attend a Residential weekend from 4th to 6th September. The residential weekend will be in London. Accommodation, transport from Manchester/Liverpool, breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday and breakfast and lunch on Sunday will be provided. Upon completion of the residential training weekend, all Project Leaders will be paid a lump sum of £50.

Application assessments and interviews have been temporarily suspended due to the outbreak of COVID-19. Applicants are encouraged to still apply, however, applications are unlikely to be assessed for a few weeks.

This is an amazing opportunity to join our organisation to use your skills and abilities to serve the global persecuted Church. In this fast-paced and rewarding role, you will be working within our donation processing team.

Experience in a data-processing or finance role would be advantageous, as would a knowledge of Gift Aid, but are not essential as full training will be provided.

Why Barnabas Fund?

As a world-renowned international aid agency, Barnabas Fund serves the global persecuted Church by channelling practical aid to suffering Christians in over 80 countries who face oppression, discrimination and persecution. This is an opportunity to be part of an organisation that transforms the lives of our persecuted Christian family throughout the world.

What will you be doing:

You will be involved in processing incoming donations on our gifts database (Raiser’s Edge), creating and amending supporters’ records, preparing banking and recording Gift Aid on our gifts database.  Additionally, you will be responding and answering supporter queries on the phone.

What will you need:

• Strong attention to detail.
• Work with a high degree of accuracy.
• Work to deadlines.
• Work flexibly within a team.
• Able to maintain confidentiality.

Salary is dependent on skills and experience.

You will be working within our Donations Processing team from our UK office in Coventry. This is an office-based role.

Any successful candidate will need to be committed to Barnabas Fund’s ethos, statement of faith and aims and already have the right to work in the UK.

To apply, select the apply button and follow the instructions on our website.

Support Worker – Evenings / Weekends
Based from one of our sites in Tendring, Colchester, Maldon, Chelmsford, Braintree or Uttlesford

Do you have experience of working with vulnerable individuals or of working in a residential care setting? Want to take on a challenging, yet highly rewarding role that you can fit around your existing responsibilities? If so, read on. 

About Us

We are Next Chapter, a domestic abuse charity that provides free and confidential services to support people who are currently experiencing, or have previously experienced, domestic abuse. We work across Tendring, Colchester, Maldon, Chelmsford, Braintree and Uttlesford.

Formerly known as Colchester & Tendring Women's Refuge, our mission is to provide rapid responses that increase safety for all victims, enabling them to rebuild their lives and create lasting change.

We’re currently looking for a number of Support Workers to join us on a part-time basis, working evenings and weekends. 

The Benefits 

- Salary of £18,971 pro rata 
- Career development and progression opportunities
- Join a skilled team who are passionate about making a positive change 
- Help to create a positive and welcoming environment in our refuge 

This is a fantastic opportunity to build on your existing expertise and join a forward-thinking charity in working towards a future free of domestic abuse. 

Once you join us, you’ll discover an open, honest and collaborative environment where staff are empowered to develop, both personally and professionally. 

The evenings and weekends can be a particularly lonely time for our refuge residents, and you will play an important part in helping them to recover and start rebuilding their lives. 

The Role

As a Support Worker, you will provide emotional and practical support to women in our Recovery Refuge. 

Specifically, you will: 

- Ensure that any advice or assistance you provide is in line with current safety and support plans 
- Encourage residents to get involved with social activities 
- Support new residents and provide a tour of the refuge 
- Welcome out-of-hours admissions and complete the admissions process 

About You 

To join us as a Support Worker, you will need: 

- Experience of working with vulnerable individuals or experience of working in a residential care setting
- An understanding of safeguarding procedures and the legal responsibilities surrounding these issues
- Knowledge of confidentiality protocols and boundaries and the ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
- An understanding of the principles of risk assessment, safety planning and risk management for vulnerable individuals

This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational qualification under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Experience of any of the following would be beneficial: working in a community or voluntary organisation, working with individuals with substance misuse issues, or working in domestic abuse services. 

You may have previously worked as a Residential Care Assistant, Domestic Abuse Support Worker, Caseworker, Refuge Support Worker, or Women’s Refuge Support Worker.

This is a part-time role. We have the following hours available: 

- 20 hours per week, 5pm – 10pm, Monday – Thursday 
- 16 hours per week, 5pm – 10pm, Friday, and 4:30pm – 10pm on weekends 
- 16 hours per week, 8am – 4:30pm on weekends

Next Chapter is committed to creating an inclusive environment which celebrates difference and allows our staff and service users to flourish.

So, if you’re looking to take your next step as a Support Worker, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

London, Devon and across South West

Hours as and when required (zero hours contract)

Are you passionate about creating a better future for disabled children? Are you a natural leader who thrives on developing young people? Then join us as a Facilitator. 

Whizz-Kidz is a national children’s charity with a mission to transform the lives of disabled children and young people. We work to change these young lives by providing the vital equipment, support and life skills they need.

As an ad hoc Facilitator, you will have direct experience of working with disabled young people and you will work collaboratively with the regional services team to grow our Clubs and Wheelchair Skills Training opportunities in the region.

The role will include facilitating regular Whizz-Kidz Clubs, taking responsibility for the delivery of the service on the day. This includes ensuring Young People engage in the event and supporting our young people to gain life skills and independence. You will also be responsible for Safeguarding, managing volunteers and Healthcare Assistants during the service. Opportunities also include delivering Wheelchair Skills Training through Schools and Community Hubs as well as promoting independent travel training to those who are ready.

You will have a methodical and young person-centred approach to removing barriers so that young people can participate fully in a programme and you will have experience of conducting accessibility audits and risk assessments.

For further information and to apply please visit our website.

We regret that we will not be able to respond to unsuccessful applications for this role.

Closing Date:  30th June 2020

First Interview Date:   We will be reviewing applications on a regular basis and setting up interviews as required.

Please note successful candidates will be required to attend training and the role is subject to an enhanced DBS check..

Only candidates successful in obtaining an interview will be contacted. No recruitment agencies please.

Active Support Worker

Location: Camden, Islington, North London, London, Varied

Salary: £18,759 per annum (pro rata), rising to £20,683 per annum (pro rata) upon successful completion of probation period

Hours of Work: Range of full-time and part-time permanent (day or waking night) and flexible Bank opportunities available

About the Company:

Want to make a meaningful and lasting difference? Why not start today and join Centre 404 as a Support Worker! You'll get to see the direct impact you are making by offering people with learning disabilities the support they need to enjoy the same rights, freedom, responsibilities, choices and quality of life as others within the wider community.

As a Support Worker, you will provide support to children and/or adults with a range of mild, moderate and severe learning disabilities - this could be in their homes, at supported housing projects, at their Centre or out and about accessing exciting activities! Duties will include support with day to day aspects such as shopping, meals, personal care, and attending appointments, as well as with leisure, social and physical activities, hobbies and personal interests with an emphasis on helping develop skills, confidence and relationships.

Active Support Worker Responsibilities:

* Support to service users with learning disabilities living in their own home.
* To understand and adhere to the philosophies, policies and principles upon which the service is based.
* To work in such a way that allows the service users to be involved in day to day and long term decision making.
* To offer support to service users enabling them to build confidence, self-esteem and an independent life style.
* To support service users in the management of their own personal care in a sensitive way and undertake moving and handling duties as required.
* To adhere to safeguarding procedures and to remain vigilant for signs of abuse, taking immediate action and reporting all issues of concern with the line manager.
* To share in, support and involve the service users in all the usual domestic activities such as cleaning, shopping and cooking using methods of active support.
* Support service users to maintain good health and attend health appointments.
* To work with the service users in such a way that takes account of their individual, cultural and religious needs.
* To provide and participate in a wide range of social activities, including holidays, using integrated services.
* To act as a keyworker to individual service users.
* To support service users in the organisation of their regular Person Centred Planning meetings. Participate in and prepare reports for these meetings.
* To participate in the implementation of agreed individual plans, this may include structured teaching of skills.
* To liaise with families, advocates, other professionals, the DWP and outside bodies where appropriate.

Active Support Worker Requirements:

* Able to travel on your own and with service users to a variety of locations within and outside the borough
* Willing and able to offer physical support to service users including manual handling supporting wheelchair users, completion of household tasks such as shopping and cleaning.
* 5 GCSEs or equivalent professional qualification
* Aware of issues affecting people with learning disabilities as well as an understanding of health and safety issues as they affect service users
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Good IT skills with the ability to use Microsoft computer packages, the internet and write clear reports and keep accurate records
* Strong numeracy skills
* Able to work unsupervised and on own initiative
* Enthusiastic and motivated to support adults with learning disabilities

Desirable:

* Experience of working with people with learning disabilities, including people with high support needs or experience of working with a vulnerable client group
* Experience of working with people with mental health needs.
* Experience of working with people from varied social and cultural backgrounds
* Experience of planning support and activities for people so they have a fun, active and fulfilled life

Active Support Worker Benefits:

* Annual Leave entitlement to increase with length of service -after 12 months' continuous employment, increase to 24 days pro rata, 25 days after 2 years
* We contribute 3% towards your pension through the People's Pension
* We offer a token of gratitude for longstanding staff. Whether it is 5, 10 and 15 years of service, we really appreciate it!
* In-house training tailored to your role, as well as opportunities for external training courses.
* Opportunities to develop your career with a strong internal promotional culture and grow with us!
* Regular opportunities to offer feedback, make your voice heard, and to contribute to organisational actions and objectives.
* After 3 years working with us, opportunity to take up to 6 mo

Online Sales Assistant

Fixed term contract until 30th June 2021.

37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, but compressed hours (37 hours over four days is negotiable).

This post is subject to a basic DBS check.

£19,743 per annum / pro rata (plus allowances).

Place of work: Unit G6, Little Heath Industrial Estate, Old Church Road, Coventry. CV6 7ND.

The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 130 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for children, every step of the way.

This role sits within our Retail Directorate. Your role will be to list a the huge volume of corporate donations onto our eBay store.

We are currently looking for a methodical and motivated person to join our dynamic, ambitious team.

A key part of this role will be your ability to inspect, research and list a wide variety of eBay-suitable goods in a very busy, results-driven environment. Accuracy and attention to detail is an essential part of this role.

[KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES]

In order to be successful in this role, you must have:

-Commercial experience of online listing, preferably with eBay.

-Confident IT, written and verbal skills.

-Ability to methodically inspect, research and price a wide range of ever-changing corporate donations.

-Ability to meet the physical demands of the role.

[INFO ABOUT THE CHILDREN'S SOCIETY]

The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.

Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.

The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

The closing date for applications is 6pm on Sunday 14th June 2020.

Interviews will be held on the week commencing 15th June 2020.

Ormiston Families’ Point 1 Service

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Based at the Norwich Hub and in the community around Norfolk and Waveney

Point 1 is a consortium of providers made up of Ormiston Families, Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust and Mancroft Advice Project (MAP) commissioned by Norfolk County Council and Clinical Commissioning Groups to deliver a Tier 2 CAMHS provision.

The post holder will promote and champion emotional wellbeing and mental health provision within universal settings, including supporting them to navigate through CAMHS pathways and referral processes. Deliver Mental Champion Training and facilitate the development of the champions network and bespoke training.

You will be a self-motivated and dedicated individual with an NVQ Level 4 Diploma or equivalent in mental health or a relevant subject. You will also have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in working with children, young people and/or their families.

For more information or to apply for this post, please visit our website via the apply button.

Closing date for all applications is 9am, Wednesday 17th June 2020.

If we receive a high volume of applications before the cut-off date, we may close the job advert earlier than stipulated.

Ormiston Families is committed to safeguarding. We are an equal opportunities employer; we value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. 

SUPPORT WORKER, EDWIN HOUSE INPATIENT DETOX UNIT, NOTTINGHAM, PERMANENT, 37 HPW, FRWK03 £16,778 - £17,811 FTE

Framework Housing Association is the lead provider of drug and alcohol treatment within Nottingham City and is excited to be able to offer this unique opportunity in a brand new service.

Framework is looking to appoint a Support Worker that will provide high standards of care and support alongside Registered Nurses within its Inpatient Detox provision. The IPDU sits within the Edwin House service which is a CQC registered service located in Nottingham and provides residential and nursing care for people who experience health issues related to substance misuse.

Excellent communication skills are essential alongside experience of working with vulnerable people.

Please note support workers are required to work shifts over a 24 hour period, 7 days a week.

For more information please contact: Adam Sutcliffe

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

97% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application.

CVs will not be accepted

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Creative Support is a thriving, dynamic charity providing person centred services to individuals with a wide range of needs nationally. We require a reliable, flexible individual to work as part of our professional front of house team at our regional office in Stockton.

The role involves liaising with administrators based in other areas; supporting staff across the North East region including Senior Management teams; speaking with Carers, families and other professionals. The administration side of the role entails supporting the regional recruitment and training coordinator, experience in recruitment would be beneficial however this is no essential.

The successful candidate will have a bright, positive approach with excellent communication skills; a clear telephone manner; strong organisational skills; data management skills along with MS Office experience. A high standard of customer care is the main purpose of this post. This is a part time role, working two days per week, 15 hours, however candidate must be flexible and willing to work additional hours to cover annual leave and busy periods.

Creative Support is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to delivering local high quality care through a well-established and supported local work force. Experience is essential for this part time role and successful candidate must be flexible.

An exciting opportunity for a pro-active and conscientious individual with excellent numerical and organisation skills to join a small team at our offices in Marylebone.

This role has been newly created to support the Help Refugees charity and will be a key part of our Collective Fund team focusing on data processing as well as other financial administration and office tasks.

OVERVIEW OF THE ORGANISATION

Prism the Gift Fund is a UK registered charity, and company limited by guarantee in England and Wales. We have been named as one of the Best Charities to Work For in the UK in 2020, ranking no. 13 in the UK on the inaugural Third Sector/Best Companies shortlist!  Our mission is to increase the flow of funds into the charitable sector which we deliver through 3 key offerings:

• Donor Advised Fund (DAF) services to HNW / UHNW individuals & families who channel their national and international philanthropy through Prism the Gift Fund as a time, cost, and tax effective alternative to one’s own grant making foundation.
• Collective Fund services - charitable, finance, and governance infrastructure - to groups who want to create brands or projects of a charitable nature under the auspices of Prism the Gift Fund. The Collective Fund founders enter into a relationship with Prism, benefiting from our charitable expertise and where we provide the administration, due diligence and disbursement of the funds raised in their name.

• Foundation administration - Prism can assist foundations with a whole host of services to ensure that the foundation runs smoothly, at a much lower cost than a staff member and an office.

The service offerings have increased exponentially in popularity over the last five years, with the charity’s income and grant making last year being in excess of £44 million and £32 million respectively.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain accurate information on the internal database as well as other accounting tools
• Support the Finance team in maintaining the correct processes to ensure all financial data is captured and reported on a timely basis
• Process Gift Aid claims and support the team with other VAT related administrative tasks
• Assist the Compliance Officer with the administration of Help Refugees services
• Ensure thank you letters are drafted and sent to donors appropriately
• Assist with answering the phone and fielding enquiries
• Maintain an organised computer filing system
• Work with the Help Refugees team to provide further administrative support
• Ensure the smooth running of day to day office operations
• Support and deliver other projects and tasks in line with developing your skills and experience

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Graduate or equivalent mix of qualifications and experience
• Excellent organisation and administration skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong numerical skills
• Analytical skills with the ability to identify key points from complex material
• Highly proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and databases
• Professional interpersonal and communication skills to a wide range of people at all levels of situations on the phone, face to face and in writing, for engagement with staff, Trustees and external contacts
• Able to prioritise a varied and fast paced workload
• Able to make judgement as to when to take the initiative
• Self-motivated, proactive and solution driven in approach
• Passionate and interested in the charitable sector.

Please apply via email with your CV and a covering letter explaining why you would like to be part of the Prism the Gift Fund team.

You've got a good understanding of mental health issues and really enjoy supporting others to achieve independence and lead their own recovery. All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Richmond Fellowship as a Recovery Worker. 

Right now, our Crisis service in Lincolnshire is looking for someone like you to work with us, supporting individuals through their recovery journey, providing innovative recovery and crisis service interventions. Day-to-day, you will work with individuals to support the development and delivery of ‘client led’ recovery and safety planning, helping others to regain sustainable control over their challenges and maximise independence.  And, when it comes to liaising with statutory and voluntary agencies to give people access to a full range of services, again, we’ll rely on your expertise.

The chances are, you already work in the mental health field. What is for certain is that you're caring, consistent, flexible and creative, work well under pressure, know how to connect with people at all levels and, like us, are keen to break down the stigma of mental health. 

This is a part-time post offered at 22.5 hours per week. It is initially a three month fixed term role ending 30th September 2020

The salary for this role is £17,004.00 per annum with potential progression up to £17,230.00 per annum (pro-rata). 

Closing date: 17th June 2020

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

Richmond Fellowship 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.