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This is an exciting opportunity to join our new service supporting Unpaid Carers across Lewisham to improve their health and wellbeing, and access support that meets their needs.
The team works with unpaid Adult Carers, Young Adult Carers and Young Carers, completing statutory and holistic assessments to understand people’s individual circumstances and level of need. You will carry out home visits and community meetings, co-produce support plans, and develop effective relationships with Unpaid Carers, families, and professionals.
You’ll build on your local knowledge to signpost and facilitate access for Unpaid Carers to support services, including financial and benefit advice, housing, health and safety home systems, and leisure and social activities. You will also support the development of escalation plans so that Unpaid Carers are prepared for unforeseen circumstances that would impact negatively on ability to care.
Applicants should have relevant personal or professional experience of working with Unpaid Carers and/or vulnerable adults or children in a social care, health, education or voluntary and community sector. You’ll need a practical understanding of barriers faced by Unpaid Carers, and an awareness of cultural differences and access to services. Experience of working in mental health or dementia services would be an advantage.
You should be an excellent communicator and able to motivate and empower others. This is a full-time role.
Don’t wait. Apply today!
We offer our employees:
- Inclusive values-based environment
- Competitive remuneration package
- Workplace pension scheme
- Generous 31 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
- Opportunities for hybrid working
- Benenden Health Care
- Death in Service Benefit
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Supported Volunteering scheme
- Development opportunities
- and more
Imago is committed to Safer Recruitment practices, and the post is subject to references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Please either submit your CV with a short covering note or visit our website for full details.
Imago recognises that many people in our society experience discrimination or lack of opportunity for reasons that are not fair. We aim to create a culture that respects and values each other’s differences, and see these differences as an asset, as they improve our ability to meet the needs of the organisations and people we work with. We proactively seek to increase opportunities for inclusion, and celebrate diversity across our organisation and within communities.
Imago recognises its duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of the children, young people and adults at risk who access its services or with whom it comes into contact.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Community Housing Assistant
£19,299.16 + Car Allowance £484.30 pa (for 26 hours per week)
Burnley – Agile
Part Time, Permanent (26 hours per week)
Closing Date: 9.00am on Monday 17 June 2024
Interviews will take place on Thursday 27 June 2024
About You
Do you have the drive to make a difference by living our client’s values every day to deliver an excellent customer experience?
You'll add significant value supporting their neighbourhood team to maximise their customers quality of life. You'll work with the team to support their residents and communities to help them thrive, delivering a holistic customer service approach.
They are looking for a flexible, dedicated and highly motivated individual, who would welcome the opportunity to have a direct impact on improving their communities. You will be customer-focused, innovative in your approach and be able to help them implement initiatives to promote tenancy sustainability and deliver excellent customer service in a challenging environment.
You’ll be able to:
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Assist colleagues to deliver an excellent customer focused service that is accessible, visible and results in high levels of customer satisfaction.
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Provide an efficient and effective administrative support to the neighbourhood team.
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Be a positive ambassador who lives their values everyday through effective partnership working help them achieve their ambitions.
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Be adaptable and brilliant at working in partnership with their customers, colleagues and communities.
So, take a look at their job profile - if you think you’ve got most of what they are looking for, but not everything, they’d still love to hear from you.
About the team
Their team is great (if they don’t mind saying so themselves!) they’re led by their Executive Director of Customer Experience. They work hard, support each other, and also like to have fun!
You’ll be part of their new Customer Experience Directorate – where you'll work as part of their Neighbourhood Team
Location: Derby
Salary: £19,800
Hours: 21 hours (3 days per week)
Department: Prison delivery
Job Type: Part time
Contract Type: Permanent
Benefits: Standard Shannon Trust: Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme.
Do you want to join an organisation committed to addressing illiteracy amongst people in prison?
Shannon Trust are delighted to be working with His Majesty’s Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) to provide peer-led literacy across a number of prisons. We now have the opportunity to provide a service at HMP Foston Hall (subject to contract award). Working closely with the prison and their staff, people in prison, Shannon Trust volunteers and mentors, this post will lead the delivery and development of our literacy programme at HMP Foston Hall, maximising opportunities for people in prison to learn to read.
Ideally you will have some experience of prison settings underpinned by the ability to build relationships and personal qualities that include resilience, determination and a problem-solving approach.
This role will be prison-based. Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme. The biggest benefit though is our culture – our people really want to work for the organisation.
We welcome job applications from people with lived experience of the criminal justice system and do not routinely ask for details of any criminal convictions. These roles do require prison security clearance, so we will need to ask for details of any relevant criminal convictions before an offer of employment is finalised.
Interviews are planned for the 8th July 2024
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Job Title: Assistant Shop Manager
Salary: £18,720 pro rata (FTE £23,400 per annum)
Team: Retail
Hours: 30 Hours pw
Location: Weybridge
**To apply please submit a CV and covering letter outlining how your experience meets the criteria set out in the person specification.**
About Shooting Star Children’s Hospices
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and creative Assistant Manager to join the team running our Weybridge shop.
Shooting Star Children’s Hospices provides specialist care and support to families who have a baby, child or young person with a life-limiting condition, or who have been bereaved. Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, we support families across Surrey, north-west London and south-west London from diagnosis to end of life and throughout bereavement with a range of nursing, practical, emotional and medical care.
At the heart of what we do are our dedicated staff; their exceptional commitment and professionalism means every family has the opportunity to make every moment count.
It’s a great time to join Shooting Star Children’s Hospices as we have exciting plans to expand our retail team.
About the role
Your key purpose will be, in the absence of and alongside the Shop Manager, to manage a team of volunteers to maximise sales, deliver excellent customer service and ensure that the shop premises and assets are maintained to a high standard, according to legal requirements and Shooting Star Children’s Hospices (SSCH) policies and procedures
About you
This role requires experience of assisting in managing a shop including knowledge of retail and health and safety legislation and administrative/cash handling experience.
You will also have an ability to deal with customers and maintaining a high level of customer service, have good verbal, written communication skills, as well as being comfortable using IT and EPOS reporting. You will have an ability to motivate yourself and others, have excellent organisational skills and be comfortable working under pressure and dealing with changing priorities.
Please see the attached job description for more information about this opportunity at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.
What we offer
In return you will receive a competitive salary along with a range of benefits, which include:
Pension scheme
- NHS Pension Scheme (for eligible employees) or our stakeholder pension scheme, with up to 7% employer contributions
Annual leave
- 27 days plus Bank Holidays rising with length of service
- 2 weeks paid sabbatical leave after 5, 10 and 15 years’ service
Contractual benefits
- Generous sick pay scheme
- Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave pay
- Flexible working arrangements
- Death in service benefits
- Reimbursed professional membership fees
- Eye care
- Employee referral scheme
- Blue Light discount card
Health and wellbeing
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Occupational Health
- Mindfulness sessions
- Cycle to work scheme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Nutritionally balanced meals at Christopher’s (free for employees) and free fruit at our Hampton site
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Employment is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and a DBS check.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Shooting Star Children’s Hospice is committed to inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that getting things right is critical for us to live our organisation’s values: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence.
We are always trying to improve our way of working to be more inclusive and equal. Our vision is for Shooting Star Children’s Hospice to be a place where people of all backgrounds, groups and communities feel welcomed to work and volunteer.
Closing Date: 21stJune
Interview Date: Rolling Interviews
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Title: Retail Manager
Salary: £16,656.64 per annum
Hours/Contract : 28 hours per week, Fixed term 6 months, Part time
Based: Cregagh Road Marie Curie shop
Closing date: We are reviewing applications as soon as they are received. We advise you APPLY NOW if you are interested
Interview date: If your application is deemed successful, you will be invited into the store for an interview
Our Retail Manager role offers a fantastic opportunity for you to build on your existing retail experience and commercial thinking to create an inviting shop which encourages sales and promotes excellent customer service.
Marie Curie Benefits Package:
- Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
- Defined contribution schemes for Pension
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
- Introduce a friend scheme
- Help with childcare cost (T & C's apply)
- Entitled under Marie Curie Blue Light Card
- Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
- Life assurance for all employees
- Eye care - (under Display Screen Equipment (DSE) regulations, Marie Curie will pay towards sight tests if you use computer screens and other displays as part of your job)
What's in it for you:
- Annual leave allowance 25 days plus 11 public holidays (pro rata)
- Competitive Policy for parental/sick leave
- Continuous Professional Development - (Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development)
- Industry leading training programmes
- Flexible Working
- Free DBS
What we are looking for:
- Sales & Stock Generation. Where you'll get to be creative, always looking for opportunities to attract new customers/supporters every day
- Management of Staff and Volunteers. You'll get to work with some amazing people. Taking the lead in recruiting, training, managing and supporting volunteers to ensure the effective operation of the shop
- Administration. You will ensure all financial reporting and management, cash handling, daily banking and security procedures are followed
You'll be part of a friendly, passionate team with a manager who supports you and your career development.
And best of all, the work you do every day will make a real difference in people's lives
To apply, please send us your most recent CV and a cover letter detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We believe that diversity makes us stronger. Join Marie Curie and be part of an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone's unique perspectives and experiences are valued. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life. Apply today to bring your talents to our diverse and inclusive charity.
We're committed to making reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application and selection process.
You can request support via [email protected]
This role will be subject to receiving a satisfactory basic disclosure check.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.
Part Time 28 hours per week (over 7 days to include Sundays and Bank Holidays)
£23,436 FTE - £17,735 pro rata
Location - Ipswich Shop
The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 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.
We offer many enhanced benefits including; 28 days holiday a year - plus Bank Holidays and stakeholder pension scheme with matching contributions up to 8%. Full details about our benefits can be found on our website.
We are looking for an Assistant Shop Manager to work alongside the Shop Manager in our Ipswich shop. Are you self motivated with strong interpersonal skills and thrive on challenges and opportunities that come with assisting in the running of a shop? Can you assist the Shop Manager in driving sales and profits and able to work closely with staff and Volunteers to ensure we deliver the best level of customer service.
We are looking for someone who loves working with people and has the ability to lead in the absence of the Shop Manager, inspire and empower people around them. We are looking for someone who is friendly and positive in their approach and can instil an energy to those around them. Have you got a creative ability that you can bring to the role?
You will make a real difference to young people in England by helping to raise vital funds needed to support our frontline work.
It is important that you have good communication skills both inside and outside the shop, reaching out to the local community to help build support for the shop.
If you have what it takes to work hard but have some fun along the way, and support your Shop Manager to be the best, then this is the place for you!
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.
We look forward to receiving your application.
The Children's Society is committed to Safer Recruitment and as such a range of pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with recommendations made by the Bichard Enquiry, and current best practice. To include a basic DBS check, these will be required before employment can commence.
This vacancy closes at midnight on Wednesday 26th June 2024. If, after 14 days, we have received enough applications we reserve the right to close the vacancy on Wednesday 12th June.
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Maintenance Operative
We have an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Operative to join the Estates team, with responsibility for general maintenance and groundwork around the Cathedral precinct.
This is a special opportunity to help preserve this historic site that is a living, working place of worship that has been at the centre of life in Chichester for over nine centuries.
Position: Maintenance Operative
Location: Chichester
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week with regular Saturday working
Salary: £28,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: Pension contribution, 34 days’ leave including Bank Holidays, Employee Assistance Programme, free onsite parking and discount in our shop and café.
Closing Date: Midnight 18 June 2024
Interviews: 27 June 2024 in Chichester
The Role
You will, amongst other things, help to establish a cyclical schedule of preventative maintenance, undertake periodic safety inspections as well as responding to the day-to-day reactive repairs around the Cathedral site and its properties.
About You
If you understand how buildings work in terms of their plumbing and electrics and ideally have a relevant GNVQ level 2 relevant trade or multi trade diploma, then we would love to hear from you.
You will also need to be physically fit, because this role demands lifting, walking and standing much of the time.
You will have a good understanding about relevant H&S legislation; and, importantly, have a passion for historic buildings.
About the Organisation
The Cathedral is a living, working place of worship that has been at the centre of life in Chichester for over nine centuries. It is the Mother Church of the Diocese of Chichester, which covers East and West Sussex and it is also a visitor attraction, a venue for music and the arts and an all-round hub for the community welcoming over 350,000 visitors each year. We do not require our employees to be Christian, but you should understand our Christian mission.
You may also have experience in areas such as Maintenance, Buildings, Site, Facilities, Estates, Historic Buildings, Church, Maintenance Operative, Maintenance Manager, Buildings Officer, Site, Officer Facilities Officer, Estates Officer, Historic Buildings Officer, Church, Site Officer, Electrician, Plumber, Site Maintenance, Building Maintenance, Church Maintenance, Restoration and Maintenance.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Using data to support the work of a dynamic cancer charity.
Do you have an eye for detail and accuracy? Do you enjoy working with data and using databases? Are you enthusiastic about what you do and want to share it? If so, we are looking for a Database Assistant to join our friendly team and help us make a real impact for people affected by lymphoma.
Database Assistant
Location: Aylesbury HQ, Hybrid role with options for flexibility
Working Pattern: 21 hours per week (Flexible over 3- 5 days, incl Mondays)
Salary: circa £22,000 (pro-rata £13,200 p/a for a 21-hour working week)
Contract: Two-year, fixed-term contract.
This is an exciting time to be at Lymphoma Action as we work towards becoming a data and insight-led organisation - enabling us to make informed decisions based on the data we collect and analyse. This is the perfect role for someone who is:
- Focused with strong attention to detail and the ability to carry out work accurately
- A good communicator, working with colleagues across the Charity
- Love working with data to provide useful information and support to colleagues
Lymphoma Action is the UK’s only charity dedicated to lymphoma, the UK’s fifth most common cancer. We’ve been providing expert information and wide-ranging support for more than 35 years, helping thousands of people affected by lymphoma.
We have developed a great working culture that focuses on our key values, as well as prioritising a creative, inclusive and supportive environment. Staff receive excellent benefits such as an employee assistance programme, flexible working, generous holiday entitlement, enhanced entitlements to sick pay and maternity leave.
You may have transferrable skills from a different but relevant use of a database. If you believe you can bring your practical knowledge and apply it to our CRM system, then we’d love to hear from you.
Closing date for applications: Thursday 20 June, 12pm
Interviews will be held on Friday 28 June in Aylesbury
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
We actively welcome applications that will help increase the diversity of our workforce, welcoming applications from those with disabilities and from minority groups and from different backgrounds and experiences.
Please note that applicants need to be resident in the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
No agencies please.
PA to the Archdeacon
Maidstone, Kent
£13,046 pa plus excellent benefits (FTE £26,092 pa)
Part-time, 17.5 hours per week
The PA to the Archdeacon is a crucial and incredibly varied role at the Diocese, as you will provide support at a senior level to ensure the smooth running of the work of the Archdeacon’s Office in Maidstone.
As PA to the Archdeacon, you will be responsible for managing their diary, arranging meetings, events, training, diocesan responsibilities and other functions as necessary. You will also proactively assess the needs of the Archdeacon to provide organisational and administrative support to meet their wide-ranging responsibilities and the needs of the deaneries and parishes within the Archdeaconry area.
Reporting to the EA to the Diocesan Secretary, you will act as a friendly first point of contact and build excellent relationships with all who come into contact with the work of the Office.
Assisting the Archdeacon in the coordination and organisation of legal and procedural processes related to the work of the Archdeaconry or the wider diocese, you will also support with the filling of clergy vacancies in parishes, ensuring that the necessary meetings are arranged and all paperwork is completed on time.
Educated to a good standard, you should have proven experience as an administrator or Executive Assistant and of working with senior members of staff. With excellent administrative skills and demonstrable interpersonal and organisational abilities, you will be at ease developing structured, organised and highly efficient approaches to the work of the office of a senior leader ensuring work streams are delivered on time and to a high standard.
It is essential for you to be sympathetic to the mission and ethos of the Christian Church, the Church of England and the Diocese of Canterbury.
You will be expected to work occasional evenings and in rare cases some weekends, which would be taken as time off in lieu.
The Archdeacon of Maidstone has a busy role as a senior leader in the Diocese, supporting the life, vision and oversight of the Maidstone Archdeaconry encompassing it’s clergy, members, schools and churches.
Canterbury Diocese is the oldest diocese in England, stretching from Maidstone to Thanet, the Isle of Sheppey to the Romney Marsh. We have 350 miles of coastline with historic ports and seaside resorts, alongside rural communities, market towns and commuter-belt urban developments. Affluent areas often sit alongside pockets of major deprivation, offering an exciting and challenging mission context.
At the heart of all we do is a vision of transformation for ourselves and our communities: no one can encounter God and remain unchanged. In the Diocese of Canterbury, we want to increasingly become a Christian community transformed through encounter with Christ, growing and overflowing to transform and bless the families, homes and communities we serve: Changed Lives, Changing Lives.
Closing date: 23 June 2024, 11.59pm.
Interviews: 1st July in Maidstone
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Supporter Stewardship Assistant to join our Supporter Stewardship Team at the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association.
We are looking for someone to provide administrative support and deliver an excellent supporter care experience to all supporters, members and donors. You will be able to effectively engage, inspire and motivate people to support the Motor Neurone Disease Association.
Within this role, you will support the team with a wide range of tasks including:
- Advise and guide our new and existing supporters to make them feel valued and engaged with the charity, maximising their fundraising potential and encouraging repeat support.
- Work in partnership with Supporter Stewardship Officers to collaboratively complete all aspects of the Supporter Stewardship workload.
- Establish good rapport and understand supporters' needs and reasons for supporting and triaging supporters as required.
- Record supporter information on the Raisers Edge database accurately.
- Order fundraising materials and packs, and process any orders needed by other members of the Fundraising Team.
- Adhere to the Data Protection Act, HMRC, Audit regulations and other internal compliance procedures and policies.
- Play an active role as part of the Supporter Stewardship Team, encourage cross-team working and participate in working groups.
- Work to business and personal development objectives and as required participate in any relevant projects as agreed with the Supporter Stewardship Manager or Head of the Supporter Care team.
What are we looking for?
- Good interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
- Ability to prioritise own workload effectively.
- Good attention to detail.
- Team player.
Our Benefits
- 28 days holiday, rising to 33 days after 5 years' service, plus Bank Holidays
- Access to UK Healthcare which includes reimbursement for dental appointments, eyecare, Health & Wellbeing screening and therapies
- Access to a 24/7 phone and video GP Service
- Life assurance
- Confidential counselling helplines
- Salary sacrifice schemes to include: Cycle to work & Buy and sell annual leave
- BenefitHub which offers lifestyle discounts and offers on everyday shopping
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Opportunities for training and personal development
- Hybrid working
How to apply
Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (in particular Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Ability to work in part of a team and collaborate with others.
- Keen eye for accuracy and attention to detail.
Where experience is asked for, please give one example showing what you did and what it achieved. Where we require evidence of ability, please explain either how you would approach that particular competence or give an example to support your suitability.
Alternative Applications
To provide an inclusive application process for all our opportunities, we are open to receiving alternative applications from candidates who may find it difficult to complete our online form. For example, if you would like to apply via video or audio format, please email your recorded application, ensuring you cover the supporting statement aspect.
About Us
Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.
We are committed to equality and value diversity. We are working hard to remove perceived and actual barriers to participation for people with and affected by MND, current and future staff, volunteers, and stakeholders.
We guarantee interviews for disabled applicants that meet the requirements of the role as part of our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme. Reasonable adjustments can be made as required.
Important Information
Adverts may be closed before the deadline once sufficient applications are received. To avoid disappointment, please apply early.
We request that recruitment agencies do not contact us in relation to this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for somebody to manage and grow our volunteer programme, recruiting, training, and supporting them in their roles, and organise regular social events and activities.
Role Type: Part-time
Hours: 22.5 hours (days/times to be agreed)
Contact Type: 1-year fixed term contract
Reports to: Foodbank Manager
Salary: £27,000 FTE / £16,2000 pro-rata
Based: Central Stratford upon Avon with some opportunity for home working
Stratford-upon-Avon Foodbank is a local independent charity founded in 2013, we are part of the Trussell Trust network of foodbanks. The Trussell Trust is an anti-poverty charity who support a network of foodbanks who provide practical support and emergency food to people locked in poverty, and campaign for change to end the need for foodbanks in the UK.
Our foodbank is predominantly run by over 150 volunteers. Our volunteer workforce is the heart of the charity having seen the Foodbank change considerably in 10 years, move location a number of times and seen the demand for our services grow.
Our Mission
To provide emergency food and support in Stratford-upon-Avon and surrounding areas for people in need, and to work with partners to prevent and relieve poverty.
Overall responsibility of the job:
We are seeking a volunteer coordinator to join our small team of staff. The postholder will take responsibility for the recruitment, training, and retention of our volunteer workforce.
The postholder will develop our existing volunteer programme, recruit, and grow the number of volunteers and deploy them into tasks and roles suitable to their individual skills.
Specific responsibilities
- Research and write volunteer policies and procedures, including risk assessments
- Develop new volunteer roles that complement the service
- Develop and market volunteering opportunities to attract new volunteers
- Recruit and select new volunteers
- Develop and deliver an induction and ongoing training programme for volunteers
- Supervise, support, motivate and review volunteers and their work
- Organise and manage volunteer meetings and events including Team Leader meetings
- Manage volunteers on a day-to-day basis including drawing up rotas, maintaining databases and processing expenses claims
- Promote the value of volunteering within the organisation and with our partner agencies across different sectors.
General
- Be part of the Foodbank staff team responsible for the overall management of the Foodbank.
- Generate income, write funding bids, and raise funds to make projects sustainable
- Monitor and evaluate Foodbank activity and write reports for funders and trainees
- Undertake additional duties occasionally, commensurate with grade of this post.
To apply for the role, then please send your CV together with a cover letter/email outlining your motivations for the role and why you believe you would be a good candidate. Applications without a cover letter/email will not be considered.
To provide emergency food and support in Stratford-upon-Avon and surrounding areas for people in need, and to work with partners to prevent and reliev
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Befriending Life Links Coordinator Pembrokeshire
You will be working from the Haverfordwest Office, as well as being home based, and travel throughout Pembrokeshire is essential.
Salary: DP2 £21,195 - £24,670 per annum depending on experience
Hours: 35hrs per week full time, and job share will be considered
We are looking to recruit a self-motivated, enthusiastic, hard-working experienced coordinator to join our charity at an exciting time in its development. You will be committed to the daily coordination of our Befriending Life Links project in Pembrokeshire. Liaising with external agencies to identify potential social inclusion opportunities as well as coordinating one to one befriending support for our clients.
Closing date: There is no formal closing date. Applications will be reviewed as received until the position is filled. If you are interested, please therefore apply as soon as possible.
Interviews: To be confirmed – via Microsoft Teams
This is fixed term contract funded initially until March 31st 2025 and subject to review and further funding thereafter.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Our system keeps your personal information hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
This role is at the heart of the charity, managing delivery of existing services while developing new and innovative activities to help people with a cancer diagnosis back to independence with a renewed sense of self-esteem - "Living your best life-despite cancer".
We need our Service Delivery Manager to:
- manage our existing portfolio of programmes and activities, ensuring that all activities are delivered according to scope, schedule, budget, safety and quality standards
- supervise and motivate the contractors who act as activity leaders
- engage with and motivate the volunteers who support activity leaders
- ensure compliance with all relevant processes, legal requirements and standards
- manage the locations across Huntingdonshire that we use and grow additional hubs
- ensure the charity continues to respond to the needs of the people we support
- act with integrity and respect - be confident, proactive, seek out and listen to what people are doing and want to do
- be creative – respond positively to what you hear, be innovative as you develop and test ideas for new services and activities
- be resourceful, think outside the box and gaing support – people and money – to deliver locally to meet agreed outcomes in the areas of emotional wellbeing, physical activity, nutrition and 1:1 support
- develp your budget, aware of essential financial constraints to ensure sustainability
- know and care about people with cancer and the issues that affect them
This role is hybrid. The successful applicant will be required to work at our Bradbury House location on 2 Fridays each month when we run our drop-in and hold operational meetings. The address is Mayfield Road, Huntingdon, PE29 1UL. In addition, the post holder will be required to attend in person on other days as needed, for example, our Men’s Group in Huntingdon on Wednesday mornings, our Women’s Group on Wednesday evenings, and new activities on other days and locations around Huntingdonshire, together with occasional evening and weekend working in the Huntingdon area.
The time commitment is 15 hours per week at the rate of £20 per hour. Our preference is for the post-holder to be a self employed contractor.
At HCCN we commit to:
- Listening first - to fully understand the wants and needs of our clients and volunteers
- Maintaining confidentiality, at all times
- Remaining alert to the latest tried and tested ways to help people diagnosed with cancer
- Collaborating with reputable partner organisations – to achieve win, win, win solutions
- Ensuring we demonstrate legal and financial compliance – good governance
- Focus our passion on doing the things that will improve the quality of life of our clients
Please submit your CV with a cover letter, having answered our 4 additional questions. Interviews will be scheduled with our Chair and Programmes Manager later in June/July.
HCCN is a charity supporting people across Huntingdonshire living with or beyond a cancer diagnosis - living your best life despite cancer
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Position Overview: As the Head of Alumni Relations, you will play a crucial role in building and maintaining strong connections with our alumni network. Your primary responsibility will be to implement and oversee the management of our university ambassadors, ensuring they effectively represent and promote our organisation's mission and values within their respective institutions. Additionally, you will chair the alumni advisory board, a committee developed to grow the alumni community and act as a sounding board feeding back into the organisation's strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
Ambassador Program Management: Develop and implement strategies to recruit, train, and support university ambassadors. Provide ongoing guidance and mentorship to ambassadors, ensuring they understand their roles and responsibilities. Monitor ambassador performance and provide feedback to optimise their effectiveness.
Relationship Building: Collaborate with university administrators and career services to maximise our presence on campus, developing new pipelines for future delegate recruitment.
Alumni Advisory Board Management:Recruit, onboard, and engage members for the Alumni advisory board. Facilitate board meetings, set agendas, and ensure effective communication and collaboration among board members. Seek input and guidance from the board on alumni engagement strategies and initiatives.
Alumni Development: Organise CPD opportunities for alumni, including seminars, webinars, and skill-building workshops. Coordinate social get-togethers and informal networking events to facilitate connections and foster community among alumni..
Qualifications:
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Proven experience in alumni relations, event management, or related fields.
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Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire others.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse groups of stakeholders.
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Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and execute innovative engagement initiatives.
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Detail-oriented with strong organisational and project management abilities.
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Ability to work independently and remotely while maintaining a high level of productivity and motivation.
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Familiarity with social mobility issues and a passion for making a positive impact on individuals' lives.
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Good networking skills.
Characteristics of a Successful Candidate:
A successful candidate for this role will possess a genuine passion for alumni engagement and a commitment to supporting the professional development and success of alumni. They will demonstrate a collaborative spirit, strategic thinking, adaptability, resilience, empathetic communication, results-driven mindset, innovative problem-solving skills, and a commitment to ethical and professional conduct.
The Aleto Foundation is an equal opportunity organisation. We value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Note: Only successful applicants will be contacted. We appreciate your understanding in this matter.
Thank you for considering joining The Aleto Foundation and contributing to our mission of empowering young leaders and fostering social mobility.
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Consultancy services required
Parkinson’s UK works with health and social care professionals to transform Parkinson’s services across the UK.
We do this through the Parkinson’s Excellence Network (PEN), a network of around 6,000 health and care professionals with a shared vision: to build an expert Parkinson’s workforce and improve health and care services for people with Parkinson’s.
We bring together and support health and care professionals to share best practice, network and collaborate, share resources and education, and drive improvements to services for people with Parkinson’s and their loved ones.
Since its establishment in 2015, the Excellence Network has provided networking and collaboration opportunities for professionals across the different regions of the UK. In England, the Excellence Network is moving to a new regional model aligned to the 7 NHS England regions. The regional model in the devolved nations will remain the same: 3 regions in Scotland, 2 in Wales and 1 in Northern Ireland.
To help us deliver this new regional model, we are looking for 2 healthcare professionals to take on the role of Regional Clinical Lead on a consultancy basis.
We currently have vacancies in the following regions in England. To apply for the role, you will need to be based in these regions:
- North West
- South East
What will be expected of you in this role
You’ll:
- Be expected to co-opt a multidisciplinary leadership team to support you in your role. This team should reflect the multi-professional composition of regional services, as well as the geography and should include at least one person with Parkinson's.
- Drive engagement and participation with the Excellence Network at a regional level. Inspire, challenge and collaborate with the health and social care professional community to drive significant improvements to Parkinson’s services across your region
- Act as a professional ambassador for the Excellence Network and help represent the professionals in your region.
- Engage with Integrated Care Board (ICB) leaders to help influence the development of your Integrated Care System (ICS).
- Work closely with the Professional Engagement team at Parkinson’s UK to organise and hold engagement opportunities in your region. This will include working withthe team to hold and lead at least one in-person meeting in your region per year. Attend the annual in-person PEN National and Regional Clinical Leads meeting. Support the PEN national calendar of events through attendance or promotion. This includes Excellence Hub meetings and other activities centred around our national priorities.
- Work closely with the PEN National Clinical Leadership Team (CLT) to discuss and review national and regional priorities. Attend a virtual meeting with CLT 2 times per year.
What expertise you’ll bring
You’ll:
- Be a UK-based clinical healthcare professional, working in Parkinson’s or with an interest and expertise in the condition, with exceptional interpersonal and influencing skills. Healthcare professionals living with Parkinson’s are also encouraged to apply.
- Have a good understanding of the landscape of health and social care delivery, education and workforce development to support the strategic aims and objectives of Parkinson’s UK.
What you can expect from Parkinson’s UK
You’ll:
- Be formally welcomed and introduced to the Excellence Network and your role as a regional clinical lead.
- Be provided with an introduction pack, which outlines all the activities of the PEN at a national, regional and local level, so that you can gain an understanding of where
- your role fits in.
- Meet regularly with the Professional Engagement team to discuss and plan activity in your region, working to a co-developed engagement plan for your PEN region. We will be flexible, taking into account your individual needs.
- Meet with the Professional Engagement Lead or Associate Director of Policy & Health Strategy after 6 months in the role for a review meeting and then annually thereafter (or more frequently if required).
- Be provided with a set of resources and information to support you in your role eg. a ready made presentation on the PEN, data from the services within your patch, including relevant data from the UK Parkinson’s Audit.
- Be invited to an annual event for the National and Regional Clinical Leads, to provide updates, training and opportunities for discussion.
A bit more about the opportunity
Time commitment will be 0.5 days per week (1 programmed activity) to be worked flexibly across the month.
Monthly rate will be based on skills and experience.
Term of consultancy services will be set tenure of 3 years from date of appointment, with an option to extend once for a further 3 years.
We will also ask you to send across a monthly invoice to the Professional Engagement Manager at Parkinson’s UK and include a short paragraph outlining what you’ve done in the role each month. We can provide an example of this.
We’re a people-powered movement on the verge of major breakthroughs in Parkinson’s. Together, we will find a cure.
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