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Salary: £36,648 starting salary per annum plus 4,087.65 Inner London Weighting if based in London. (salary range will increase due to max £39,186 via the length of service) per annum (pro rata where applicable). 

Contract: Permanent basis

Hours: Full-Time 35 hours per week (excluding lunch breaks)

Location: Any Refugee Action office: London, Birmingham, Manchester, Bradford. We will consider UK- based hybrid working option. (Some travel in the UK with occasional overnight stays away from home will be required).

Our vision is that refugees and asylum seekers will be welcome in the UK. They will get justice, live free of poverty, and be able to successfully rebuild their lives. 

Applying for this role – please read:

Applications for this role are only* open to people who identify as having lived experience of forced displacement due to war, invasion, persecution or human rights abuses

(This also includes British nationals living/working overseas who have been forced to leave due to war, invasion, persecution or human rights abuses)

*Current Refugee Action employees with and without lived experience, are eligible to apply.

About Refugee Action

Refugee Action exists to work with refugees and people seeking asylum who’ve survived some of the world’s worst regimes. We are a national charity with more than 40 years’ experience of empowering people who’ve survived some of the world’s worst regimes to secure the protection and support that they need to live with dignity and respect and build a new life in the UK. We do this by providing expert advice and casework, building the capacity of partner organisations and campaigning on the policies that affect them.

 To succeed in the role you will need to demonstrate:

• ·Ability to carry out innovative research to develop knowledge and policies which will underline advocacy and public campaigning work for the rights of refugees.
• An in depth understanding of driving knowledge through the meaningful participation of our clients in research projects and the importance of desk-based investigations to strengthen our policy positions.
• Ability to think critically and write engaging and accessible content on complex and intersecting issues.
• Ability to build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders for the purpose of collaborative partnership working.
• Commitment to removing barriers to power for people with lived experience, and commitment to anti-racist practices.

We want to make sure that we reach to as many potential candidates as possible and that we make the process accessible so we will be running 2 information sessions where interested people can come and find out more about the role, the work of the GPP team and the application process.

For online Information Sessions via Zoom, please register via the links below:

Tuesday 2nd April – 14:00-15:00 - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85214421870

Or Monday 8th April – 10:00-11:00 - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89215909229

For further details please visit our website.

Closing date: 23:59 on Sunday, 21 April 2024

Interviews: 01 May & 02 May 2024 (on Zoom)

Refugee Action only operates in the UK, so all roles are UK-based, and you must have the right to work in the UK.

This role is not on the Shortage Occupation List.  If you have permission to work that is restricted to the Shortage Occupation List, we will be unable to appoint you to this role.

You can find out which roles are on the shortage occupation list via these two links:

• Skilled Worker visa: shortage occupations 
• Skilled Worker visa: shortage occupations for healthcare and education

We are currently campaigning for a not-for-profit asylum accommodation system, see our Most Wanted campaign here.

Role Summary
Are you passionate about a plant-based lifestyle? Do you have proven expertise and experience in blogging, copywriting, and general content creation for social media? 

Would you like to use those skills to spread the plant-based message and make a real difference for animals, our health, society, and the planet? 

Does the prospect of joining and contributing to a global plant-based organisation excite you? If so, we invite you to apply for the position of Content Creator / Writer (Part Time) in the ProVeg International communications team.

Job details

Reports to: International Senior Digital Communications Manager

Department: International Communications 

Location: Remote (UK or Europe based)

Language: English

Hours: 24 hours per week

Responsibilities

• Creating compelling written content about plant-based food; precision fermentation; cultivated meat, dairy and fish; and the plant-based food industry - across ProVeg B2C and B2B media channels (articles, blog posts, social media, video, info material, website etc.) as well as for third party platforms.

• Devising themes and ideas for content creation including building on the wide variety of ProVeg programmes across 12 countries, using effective storytelling and impact articles.

• Working with colleagues on graphic and video content.

• Maximizing our reach by optimizing content according to current SEO best practice.

• Assuring quality control in close cooperation with the International Senior Digital Communications Manager, as well as ProVeg Editor-in-Chief and our research department.

• Supporting PR function as back-up writer.

• Working together with other content creators, communications managers, or external service providers to successfully engage with our target audience.

• Repurposing content for different mediums, including social media and video.

• Using ProVeg's own research insights and other references to inform our communications approach to, and adapt framing for, different target audiences.

• Contributing to measuring outputs and outcomes to ensure our communications are impactful.

 

Qualifications

Required:

• Relevant degree in communications, journalism, PR, marketing, English studies or other relevant fields.

• At least three years professional experience (in an agency or larger organization) in writing online copy such as blog articles and social media posts.

• Experience in SEO writing/editing.

• Experience with social media posting and scheduling tools.

• Strong understanding of target groups and strong communication skills, with a strong feeling for the language.

• Creative mind, with the ability to conceive interesting ideas for new content.

• Good knowledge of topics related to plant-based nutrition and lifestyles.

• Proactive, result-oriented, and structured approach to work.

• Comfortable with working with tight deadlines.

• Professional attitude, minimal supervision required, and a comfortable problem-solver

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English (native speaker).

Preferred:

• Background in the plant-based-nutrition or food-system sector.

• Experience in writing press releases.

• Experience in digital content marketing.

• Experience in building social media audiences through compelling content.

When?

Application deadline: Open until filled
Start: As soon as possible (please indicate your availability)

 

Benefits of working with us

• A strong organizational focus on personal development, with a designated training budget.

• Provision of a work laptop.

• Flexible, trust-based working arrangements and home-office arrangements.

• Career-development support.

• Mindfulness programme - free Headspace account.

• We are a workplace that encourages everyone to bring their whole selves to work. We are an inclusive workplace for our diverse employees around the world.

• And, last but not least, become part of a great team and work with us towards a world where everyone chooses delicious and healthy food that is good for all humans, animals, and our planet!

Senior Finance Manager | £55,000 - £64,600 | Permanent | Fully Remote / Home Based

For the UK's largest not-for-profit social enterprise in the employment and social mobility sector, we are recruiting a Senior Finance Manager. This role will provide high quality financial information and analysis to senior managers and external stakeholders supporting decision-making. This is a highly commercial role, which is key in ensuring service quality is maximised, and financial performance targets are achieved. The Senior Finance Manager will lead a team of 4 and will suit someone happy to work fully remotely whilst developing excellent relationships across a large, multi-location organisation.

Main Duties:

• Budgeting and Cost Control - Lead divisional budget setting and forecasting process
• Coordinate monthly key variance summary in financial performance and KPIs for senior management
• Interpret and present complex financial information to non-finance managers, supporting decision-making and improvements to budget and forecast performance
• Financial Reporting - Maintain robust financial controls across the division and coordinate the audit process with the financial reporting team. Preparation of year end accounts, liaising with auditors
• Lead the team to produce external financial returns to funders, dealing with queries
• Financial Analysis - Support business planning process, and short- and medium-term financial targets
• Lead the production of the multi-year financial forecast with the FP&A team
• Lead in planning and managing the year-end accounts closedown process
• Lead and develop workflows to ensure month-end processes are robust
• Work with Project Accounting team to provide finance support in costing, pricing, and tendering of new business opportunities
• Lead and motivate a team of Finance Managers and Management Accountants

Person Specification:

• CCAB Qualified
• Substantial experience of working at senior level in financial management across a complex organisation
• Experience leading and motivating a team
• Experience leading strategic work streams supporting annual accounting cycle and longer-term financial planning requirements
• Experience of financial planning, costing, and option / investment appraisals
• Experience of budgeting, planning, reporting, and supporting budget holders

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As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

ROLE SUMMARY
The Global Grants and Engagement Manager is responsible for managing the Grants Programme of ProVeg International and leading the activities and staff within the ProVeg International Grants team. You will ensure the global grantmaking of ProVeg International aligns with its mission and goals, while also engaging with key players in the global plant-based movement, and raising funds for the Grants programme and other movement-building activities.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Grants Programme :

• Team-lead for ProVeg Grants team, including direct line management of Grants Programme Manager.

• Oversee quarterly grantmaking process, including reviewing and evaluating proposals, and providing recommendations aligned with ProVeg International’s grantmaking criteria.

• Ensure that all grantmaking is aligned and approved by all decision makers, including CEO, funder network, and Board Members. 

• Oversee the team to ensure that all grants admin is fulfilled, including due diligence, and payment processing aligned with US regulations; accurately tracked grant records; queries are responded to timely, etc.

• Oversee and optimise grantmaking process infrastructure, and regularly implement improvements as needed.

• Oversee and optimise further capacity building initiatives developed for global grantee network

 

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Research and identify potential grant opportunities from foundations, donors, and other sources aligned with ProVeg's mission.

• Collaborate with internal teams to develop engagement strategies for stakeholders including donors, grantees, and supporters.

• Build and nurture relationships with existing and potential donors, foundations, and funding organisations to cultivate support for ProVeg's programmes and initiatives.

• Represent ProVeg at meetings, conferences, and events to promote our mission and establish strategic partnerships.

• Develop and oversee strategies to engage with individuals and organisations through digital platforms, including social media, email campaigns, and virtual events.

Strategic Development:

• Continue to develop the Strategy of ProVeg Grants Programme in alignment with ProVeg International’s global strategy and the wider plant-based advocacy/food system transformation movement.

• Ensure alignment, communication and collaboration across ProVeg International’s wider network and global initiatives.

Monitoring and Reporting:

• Track and evaluate grant programme’s performance against established goals and objectives, providing regular updates to stakeholders.

• Prepare timely and accurate reports for funders, highlighting project achievements, impact, and financial accountability.

• Monitor Grants Programme budgets, expenditures, and timelines to ensure effective utilisation of funds and compliance with funder requirements.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 4-5 years of experience in grantmaking and donor relations in the nonprofit sector is a must.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (such as nonprofit management, international development, communications, or related field). Master's degree preferred.

• Highly organised and able to translate complex ideas into tangible and actionable tasks.

• Proven track record of successfully securing grants from diverse funding sources.

• Strong communication skills, including exceptional writing and editing abilities.

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with donors, partners, and stakeholders.

• Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Experience working with databases and grant management software (HubSpot).

• Passion for and commitment to ProVeg's mission.

• Travel once per quarter for 4-5 days per trip will be likely.

Benefits of working with us

• A strong organisational focus on personal development, with a designated training budget.

• Provision of a work laptop.

• Flexible, trust-based working arrangements and home-office arrangements.

• Career-development support.

• Mindfulness programme - free Headspace account

• We are a workplace that encourages everyone to bring their whole selves to work. We are an inclusive workplace for our diverse employees around the world.

• And, last but not least, become part of a great team and work with us towards a world where everyone chooses delicious and healthy food that is good for all humans, animals, and our planet!

Whizz Kidz is a leading charity organisation that provides mobility equipment, training and life skills for children and young people with disabilities.

It is an exciting time to join Whizz Kidz, where you will account manage a range of corporate partners. You will enhance and expand relationships with current supporters through the planning, implementation and successful delivery of partnership activity while also building strong relationships, delivering against financial and non-financial objectives and ensuring maximising the life-time potential of these partnerships.

You will also work closely with the Head of Corporate Partnerships and Business Development team to work on and support new business activity so we create inspiring, compelling and innovate funding proposals which will secure new long-term partnerships to broaden the portfolio of supporters for young wheelchair users.

As Corporate Partnerships Manager (Account Management), you will:

• Account manage and build strong relationships with corporate partners at 5- and 6-figre level supporting a team income target of c.£1.25m
• Devise and implement account management and stewardship plans for partnerships to deliver outstanding relationship management and long-term engagement
• Build strong networks within partner companies by successfully engaging and influencing stakeholders at all levels
• Identify added value opportunities within partnerships that can benefit the wider organisations aims and objectives

Ideal skills and experience:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to build and manage strong relationships with people at all levels of the business#
• Excellent communication and written skills to confidently present complex propositions in a compelling way to influence key stakeholders
• A passion for the cause and the potential for corporate partnerships to drive change
• Passionate about supporting young wheelchair users and creating societal change

Whizz Kidz’ employee benefits include:

• Flexible working
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays PLUS an additional 3 days of paid leave over Christmas
• Employer pension contribution of 5% (Whizz Kidz will match higher contributions of up to 6% of gross basic salary)
• Two wellness days – Two days per calendar year for employees to take off for any reason that you choose. It could be to have time to volunteer for a good cause, to spend a duvet day, or for any reason at all that contributes to your wellbeing.
• Simple Health Cash Plan (available to your families for an extra charge)
• Season ticket loan, up to £5,000
• Life Assurance

Permanent

Part time 16 hours per week [over 7 days to include Sundays]

£21,308.88 FTE - £12,958.10 pro rata with annual progression up to £21,569.47 FTE - £13,116.57 pro rata

Location - Ashby de la Zouch, 94 Market Street Shop

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 XX 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.

The closing date for this vacancy is midnight on Friday 19th April 2024. If, after 14 days, we have received enough applications we reserve the right to close the vacancy on Friday 5th April.

Interviews will be held on a date TBC.

Specialist Practitioner - Hope Intensive Support Team

We are seeking a dedicated Specialist Practitioner to join our Hope Intensive Support Team, a peripatetic unit committed to providing comprehensive support to individuals and families facing multiple disadvantages and seeking refuge from domestic abuse. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in delivering intensive, well-planned support to empower our clients to recover from trauma, ensure their safety, and address additional challenges they may encounter.

Key Responsibilities:

Corporate:

1. Embody and uphold the organisation's vision, values, and strategic objectives.
2. Maintain high standards of professionalism, staying updated on legislation, standards, and best practices.
3. Stay informed about the organisation's operating environment.

Main Tasks:

1. Conduct thorough needs assessments for individuals and families.
2. Facilitate multidisciplinary collaboration by engaging relevant third-party agencies.
3. Develop strong one-to-one relationships with clients, utilising trauma-informed approaches.
4. Apply expertise in supporting individuals with mental health challenges.
5. Employ a client-centred, strengths-based approach aligned with organisational values.
6. Manage and coordinate personalised support plans, respecting client's wishes and priorities.
7. Assist clients in understanding available mental health recovery options.
8. Enhance client's strengths and community involvement through tailored interventions.
9. Advocate for client's rights and needs, providing emotional and practical support.
10. Ensure structured support plans reflect client's evolving situations and priorities.
11. Foster effective professional relationships with colleagues and external agencies.
12. Maintain accurate records in compliance with legislation and policy.
13. Respond effectively to crises, safeguarding issues, and complaints.
14. Oversee specific client caseloads and liaise with related professionals while adhering to data protection policies.
15. Participate in regular supervision sessions to review client-related work.
16. Collaborate in tasking and coordinating efforts to manage client risks and needs effectively.
17. Develop and review robust risk management plans with clients.
18. Implement safeguarding measures in line with organisational policies.
19. Advocate for client's specialist needs with external partner agencies.
20. Support clients in engaging with relevant programs and opportunities.
21. Maintain flexibility within assigned shift patterns.

General:

1. Fulfill additional duties as required.
2. Participate in the 24/7 onsite rota.
3. Communicate effectively with colleagues, partners, and clients.
4. Demonstrate proficiency in recognising, responding to, and reporting safeguarding issues.
5. Adhere to data protection legislation and organisational policies.
6. Respect and accommodate the diversity of our community.
7. Stay updated on organisational procedures, policies, and professional codes of conduct.

Requirements:

• Relevant qualification in social work, psychology, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience in supporting individuals facing multiple disadvantages, particularly in cases of domestic abuse.
• Proficiency in trauma-informed approaches and mental health support.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to upholding organisational values and safeguarding principles.

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of those most in need. Apply now to be a part of our dedicated Hope Intensive Support Team.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

Domestic Abuse Worker (Refuge)

Salford

Temporary - ongoing

Full time hours

To start as soon as possible

Morgan Hunt is working with a leading, national domestic abuse charity to recruit a Domestic Abuse Worker for their services in Salford. This is a full time, temporary role whilst permanent recruitment takes place and will involve working across two refuges supporting those fleeing domestic violence.

As a Domestic Abuse Worker, you will be responsible for;

• Managing an allocated caseload of women and children fleeing domestic abuse.
• Completing safety plans and risk assessments for those living within the refugee.
• Completing support plans personalised to the needs of those living within the refuge.
• Providing advice and guidance to those fleeing domestic abuse, whilst signposting to appropriate external organisations where necessary.
• Ensuring accurate, up to date case notes for each resident.
• Liaising with external agencies and professionals around the needs of each resident within the refuge.
• Ensuring the refuge is a clean, safe environment for those living within the refuge.
• Supporting residents with benefit applications and housing applications for long term accommodation.

The candidate - Domestic Abuse Worker

• Experience of supporting those fleeing domestic abuse.
• An understanding of the challenges faced by those experiencing homelessness and or other vulnerabilities i.e. severe and enduring mental health, substance misuse, domestic abuse.
• The ability to manage challenging behaviours.
• An understanding of safeguarding and how to respond to safeguarding concerns appropriately.

As the role involves covering two refuges, the candidate will be required to driver. A current Enhanced DBS is also essential for this role.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

Raising Futures Kenya is an award-winning small UK charity, working closely alongside a wonderful partner NGO in Kenya to deliver a hugely successful vocational training and business skills programme called Seed of Hope.

Since 2002 Seed of Hope has supported over 4,000 disadvantaged young people aged 14-25 in Kenya with the opportunity to learn a skilled trade, computer skills and business skills. Many of these young people are unable to finish their formal education as they are experiencing poverty, so our courses are completely free, to ensure no-one is excluded from the opportunity to learn.

Our free training courses also address any of the barriers which may stop a young person from being able to learn. We offer the Seed of Hope students in Kenya;

• free lunches everyday, you can’t learn when you’re hungry.

• menstrual hygiene packs to ensure girls don’t miss lessons because they can’t afford sanitary pads.

• childcare vouchers to ensure young mothers can learn.

• Life skills lessons addressing sexual and reproductive health, gender based violence, knowing and asserting your rights, advocating for gender equality etc.

• and perhaps most importantly, counselling and mental health support. Many young students are coping with the most unimaginable trauma and mental health conditions.

We’re here to support young people with whatever they need in order for them to achieve their best in their training course and to go on to secure a job, or start a small business.

We are looking for a talented storyteller and writer to join our small team in the UK and create exceptional content. You’ll support with crafting engaging funding applications, which stand out from the crowd and capture the funders hearts. You’ll create bright and positive social media and blog posts to share the uplifting stories of students and graduates from Seed of Hope and grow our online supporter base, in turn increasing our donors.

We don’t mind if you don’t have charity experience, we’re willing to train you and show you what we do. We are looking for someone who can write excellent content and showcase what we do.

Hours: 14 hours per week, to be worked as either full 7 hour days, or spreading the hours across the week. Regular days and hours to be agreed in advance.

Salary: £28,000 (pro-rata for 14 hours a week)

Pension: 3% employer contribution, 5% employee contribution (opt-out available).

Contract: 1 year fixed term contract. With a view to making it permanent if resources allow.

Base: The role will be home-based and require your own computer. Occasional travel may be required for meetings, expenses will be paid in accordance with our Expenses Policy. Our other 2 part-time staff are based in Sussex, but you can be anywhere in the UK. You must have the right to work in the UK.

To apply

Please take a look at the role description and person specification and if this seems like a perfect fit for you, please send us your CV, or download of your LinkedIn profile, along with a cover letter (max 2 pages) telling us why you’d be the best person for the job to Kirsty Erridge, CEO by Wednesday 17th April 9am.

We believe in a fair recruitment process

We won’t bring the closing date forward, so you can plan when you have time to apply. We’ll notify everyone who applies of the result of their application. We’ll share interview questions in advance, so you can prepare. We share the exact pay we can afford, not a scale, so you don’t have to start your role with a negotiation.

Job Title: Resident/Student Welfare Officer 
Where:              Mattersey Hall
Hours:               Full time (40 hours per week, 30 minute unpaid lunch break)
Wage: £24,082.50 per annum
Holidays:          23 days plus 8 public holidays pro rata
Contract:          Permanent 
Start Date:        ASAP

About

The post-holder will provide effective professional guidance, advice, signposting and sensitive support to residents who are experiencing welfare difficulties of a non-academic nature affecting their ability to learn and maintain a health daily lifestyle.

The role will support individual residents, working in partnership with other departments and colleagues to establish reasonable and effective methods of support or adjustments for residents in situations of difficulty or with challenging circumstances.

Working alongside other department managers, the Resident Welfare Officer will signpost and recommend both internal and external specialist services and treatment providers where necessary. Where appropriate, the Resident Welfare Officer will work directly with residents to limit the impact a problem could have on a residents wellbeing, undertaking individual case work. This role does not directly itself provide specialist practitioner support or clinically qualified treatment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide guidance, advice, support and signposting to residents, responding to and independently resolving a range of welfare queries and issues, within agreed boundaries.
• Provide a non-judgemental, effective and respected service to residents, some of whom may be experiencing challenging situations and require specific advice and support.
• Assess the complexity and risk involved in individual resident cases, referring to the COO or other department managers.
• Provide appropriate short-term support in the event of a resident reporting a serious welfare incident, violence, a hate crime and/or risk of radicalisation.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with key contacts across other professional services, as well as external bodies, support groups and professional services, to support own work, including individual resident casework and organised activities
• Monitor Chapel and classroom attendance and where necessary identify and address areas of concern. Oversee the pastoral care, delivered by Mattersey staff, and make any necessary responses to identified areas of concern.
• Promote support services to Mattersey Hall staff to raise awareness of potentially vulnerable residents and encourage and support staff in referral techniques.Collaborate with colleagues to solve problems outside own area, such as developing solutions to welfare related issues that extend across other Green Pastures partnerships.
• Ensue that accurate records, letters and documentation for individual resident are kept.onitor relevant information data and liaise with academic and professional services colleagues to proactively identify and engage those students who appear to be at risk of disengaging with and/or failing in their activities at Mattersey Hall.
• Contribute to proposed changes in procedures, plans, priorities and office systems to improve operational efficiency and quality of the Residents Welfare.
• Work with colleagues to develop, improve and manage processes that identify and support vulnerable students.

Further Information

This role forms part of the front Mattersey team who are delivering training, education and support to a vulnerable client group. You will also have -

• Demonstrable experience of working in a similar based role
• Experience of working with vulnerable and diverse client groups
• Exposure and experience of dealing with drug misuse, homelessness, mental health, ex offenders, trafficking etc.
• To communicate effectively with colleagues and clients.
• Ability to work under own initiative as well as successfully as part of a team
• You will be supportive, trustworthy, a good listener, approachable and empathetic to others by nature as well as being patient, open, able to think on your feet with a strong desire to help others

Green Pastures is a Christian organisation and as such we conduct ourselves with a Christian ethos and values.

Closing Date: 12th April 2024. 
 
Location: Based in our South Essex Memory Clinic,  covering areas across Essex such as Basildon, Brentwood, Wickford and Billericay with some homeworking elements. 
 
Salary: £22,789 - £24,177 (FTE) Per Annum, Pro Rata'd for 21 hours per week.
 
Interview Date: 24th - 25th April 2024. 
 
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
 
About the role

We are hoping to welcome an approachable and knowledgeable Dementia Adviser to work in our South Essex Memory clinic service for 21 hours per week. This is an amazing opportunity to have a rewarding career providing support and guidance to people with dementia and their carers. 

We strive to help people to maintain independence, improving their sense of well-being, and putting people in more control of their own lives. We promote a person-centred service so that our support is unique to each individual, based upon their own aspirations and needs. We provide information and support in people’s homes and at locations across Essex.

- Offering a vital and compassionate advice service to support and guide those affected by dementia.
- Provide community based, face to face services for an increased level of support for more complex cases.
- Managing referrals, assisting clients in assessing their information and support needs in a person-centred manner.
- Providing knowledgeable and trusted information regarding services and benefits available and, where appropriate, assist clients in accessing them.
- Signposting clients to a choice of suitable other sources of help, where appropriate.
- Developing a proactive approach in reaching people with dementia and carers who may not otherwise access our services.

There is no direct care element to the Dementia Adviser role, however we work passionately to provide advice, support and guidance to people affected by dementia. This role will support people who have received a Dementia Diagnosis and help provide the tools and knowledge to make informed decisions about their future post diagnostically.

About you

We are looking for:

- Working experience of assessing people face to face with an ability to assess their needs.
- Deliver advice and guidance with a non-judgmental approach and outstanding communication skills.
- Strong organisational and time management skills to manage your caseload of clients effectively.
- Experience of working in a hospital or community environment
- Good IT skills and be able to travel independently across Essex.
- An understanding of dementia and the needs of those living with dementia and their carers would be an advantage but if you have had experience supporting with other challenges this would be taken into consideration.

If you would like to speak to a Dementia Adviser who is currently carrying out this role to see if it is for you, please get in touch.

Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. We are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work life balance. We also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer's Society.

About Alzheimer's Society

At Alzheimer's Society, we believe passionately that life doesn't end when dementia begins. We are here for anyone affected by dementia, and we do everything we can to keep people with dementia connected to their lives and the people who matter most.

Everything we do is shaped by people affected by dementia. Their knowledge and experience are critical to bringing about real-world solutions. From choosing the most promising research through to telling their stories to raise awareness; they are the heart of this organisation.

Our Values

We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.
Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.

Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.

Equal Opportunities

We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.

We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.

What is Screen Share? 

Screen Share is a grassroots refugee charity which provides laptops, phones, tablets, data, digital skills to refugees and asylum seekers in the UK. We use the power of volunteering to turn discarded tech into good quality techical tools for refugees to improve their situation on their own terms. We are now launching a laptop refurbishment training programme for refugees in London and are looking for someone to run it and provide ad-hoc technical support to our team of volunteer laptop refurbishers! 

Role overview

Screen Share is looking for a proactive, self-starter and leader to launch a laptop refurbishment training programme for refugees in London, support tech volunteers to remotely refurbish laptops, respond to faults and perceived faults with devices we have provided to service users, and support with sourcing and refurbishing devices.

The postholder will have experience of at least Level 2 laptop repair and an interest in upskilling others in basic laptop refurbishment 

Outcome 1 

Co-design and co-deliver a laptop refurbishment training programme for 40 refugees and asylum seekers in London 

• Co-design a laptop refurbishment training programme for 40 refugees 

• Co-deliver the training programme in London

• Support with the logistics necessary for running a multi-cohort programme

• Create resources for learners and guide them through refurbishment workshops 

Outcome 2 

Respond to reported laptop faults by providing remote support or requesting a return

• Run remote diagnostics with service users whose laptops have developed faults or supposed faults. 

• Make an assessment of whether remote repair is possible or whether return is necessary.

• Engage kindly, patiently, politely and on a trauma-informed basis with service-users.

Outcome 3 

Provide technical support in laptop refurbishment and data destruction for staff, volunteers and prospective laptop donors 

• Be the contact point for tech volunteers and tech trainees who need support with the laptop refurbishment process. 

• Advise prospective tech donors on their data destruction options and best practice.

• Support the Digital Access Project Manager with the technical elements of her role, ensuring the tech volunteers are following the most efficient standardised refurbishment process. 

• Think critically and collaboratively about our existing technical refurbishment process (including software, hardware, peopleware, charityware, and tech disposal),  suggest alternatives to the methods currently used, support their implementation where appropriate and record that process of development. 

• Offer critical reflections on facilitating remote digital skills training. 

Outcome 4

Lead by example by personally maintaining a steady flow of laptop refurbishment

• Receive, refurbish and redistribute laptops and other devices 

• Keep Airtable and other tracking system up to date 

• Communicate consistently with the Digital Access Project Manager on required parts and economical refurbishment

• Engage with Communications team to share the process and impact of laptop refurbishment

Outcome 5 

Support and facilitate the donation of devices 

• Approach and meet with prospective laptop donors, explaining our data destruction and logistics process where necessary

• Communicate confidently to donors about the impact of Screen Share laptops for service users

East Prevention Officer- National Prevention Programme

The Children's Society are excited to be recruiting for a Eastern Prevention Officer to lead the Prevention Programme's work in this region and contribute to our national work across England and Wales. Our Prevention Officers work to develop new and innovative approaches to preventing and responding to child exploitation and abuse.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with an interest in systems change and partnership working to improve the lives of exploited and abused children nationwide. This is a unique opportunity to influence both practice on the ground and at strategic levels.

This is a permanent position with funding until the 31st March 2025.

37 hours per week

£29,155.68 per annum (DN grade)

The location for the role is flexible within the UK. The successful candidate will be home-based with opportunities to work at a nearby Children's Society office if and when appropriate.  

While this role specifically covers the East of England, it is not a requirement that the person must be based there (though it is preferable), but must be willing to undertake travel to the region when required.

The Prevention Programme

The Prevention Programme is currently in its fifth year as a key part of The Children's Society's national programme team. Funded by the Home Office, we work in close partnership with organisations across the public, private and third sectors to achieve our goal of preventing Child Exploitation and Abuse, Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking across England and Wales.

The Prevention Programme is an exciting, fast-paced programme which drives change and innovative practice in the prevention of child exploitation and abuse at a local, regional and national level.

In 2020 the Programme won the Children and Young People Now partnership award and we were finalists for the safeguarding award in 2022. These awards are the gold standard for everyone working with children, young people and families, and provides recognition of the achievement of services across the third sector.

We're looking for a highly motivated individual, with a good understanding of working with children and young people and strong partnership working and communication skills. These role will involve a mixture of, facilitation, training delivery, convening, resource creation and the coordination of multi-agency working groups to achieve long lasting change across different sectors and geographical areas.

Police officers are asking different questions, there's been arrests following the work, victims are getting extra support and being identified at different points. They said that was directly as a result of the work with The Children's Society.' Local Authority Stakeholder, East Midlands

We view diversity and inclusion as fundamental to achieving social change and recognise that systemic racism, homophobia, transphobia and disability discrimination actively prevent children from being safeguarded and receiving appropriate support.

To tackle the complex issues facing young people, we need access to diverse talent, perspectives, experiences and working practices. The Prevention Programme is committed to inclusion and anti-racism. We actively support all LGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities and those who identify as neurodiverse and are currently engaged in work to address issues of systemic exclusion and discrimination as they relate to exploitation and abuse.

We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and communities and we have policies to support flexible, inclusive and accessible employment.

In this role you will:

-Join The Children's Society's award-winning Prevention Programme to influence and encourage new and innovative approaches to prevent child exploitation and abuse, working to ensure all child victims of exploitation are recognised including those who commit crime as part of their exploitation.

-Have the opportunity to support and influence and develop positive change in police, social care, health and private sector practice including at the frontline and strategic leaders.

-Join a team of Prevention Officers across England and Wales and contribute to the prevention and disruption of child exploitation and abuse across a range of organisations.

-Challenge stereotypes, discrimination and wider culture and practice which harms victim identification and support in an informed, professional and solution focused way.

We would particularly welcome applications from candidates with knowledge on and skills in any of the following:

-Trauma informed practice

-Contextual safeguarding

-Transitional safeguarding

-Disruption tools and powers

-Anti-racism, equity and inclusive practice

-Evidence building and evaluation

-Gender and gender identity

-Digital safety and online harms

-Digital design

Do you want to be part of our Team?

Please visit childrenssociety.org.uk/about-us/work-us for further requirements and to apply for this role.

If you have any particular queries about specifics aspects of the role mentioned above please contact [email protected]

The closing date for applications is 22nd April 2024. If after 14 days, we have received enough applications for this role, we reserve the right to close this vacancy from the 8th April onwards.

East Prevention Officer- National Prevention Programme

The Children's Society are excited to be recruiting for a Eastern Prevention Officer to lead the Prevention Programme's work in this region and contribute to our national work across England and Wales. Our Prevention Officers work to develop new and innovative approaches to preventing and responding to child exploitation and abuse.

This is a permanent position with funding until the 31st March 2025.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with an interest in systems change and partnership working to improve the lives of exploited and abused children nationwide. This is a unique opportunity to influence both practice on the ground and at strategic levels.

37 hours per week

£29,155.68 per annum (DN grade)

The location for the role is flexible within the UK. The successful candidate will be home-based with opportunities to work at a nearby Children's Society office if and when appropriate.  

While this role specifically covers the East of England, it is not a requirement that the person must be based there (though it is preferable), but must be willing to undertake travel to the region when required.

The Prevention Programme

The Prevention Programme is currently in its fifth year as a key part of The Children's Society's national programme team. Funded by the Home Office, we work in close partnership with organisations across the public, private and third sectors to achieve our goal of preventing Child Exploitation and Abuse, Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking across England and Wales.

The Prevention Programme is an exciting, fast-paced programme which drives change and innovative practice in the prevention of child exploitation and abuse at a local, regional and national level.

In 2020 the Programme won the Children and Young People Now partnership award and we were finalists for the safeguarding award in 2022. These awards are the gold standard for everyone working with children, young people and families, and provides recognition of the achievement of services across the third sector.

We're looking for a highly motivated individual, with a good understanding of working with children and young people and strong partnership working and communication skills. These role will involve a mixture of, facilitation, training delivery, convening, resource creation and the coordination of multi-agency working groups to achieve long lasting change across different sectors and geographical areas.

Police officers are asking different questions, there's been arrests following the work, victims are getting extra support and being identified at different points. They said that was directly as a result of the work with The Children's Society.' Local Authority Stakeholder, East Midlands

We view diversity and inclusion as fundamental to achieving social change and recognise that systemic racism, homophobia, transphobia and disability discrimination actively prevent children from being safeguarded and receiving appropriate support.

To tackle the complex issues facing young people, we need access to diverse talent, perspectives, experiences and working practices. The Prevention Programme is committed to inclusion and anti-racism. We actively support all LGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities and those who identify as neurodiverse and are currently engaged in work to address issues of systemic exclusion and discrimination as they relate to exploitation and abuse.

We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and communities and we have policies to support flexible, inclusive and accessible employment.

In this role you will:

-Join The Children's Society's award-winning Prevention Programme to influence and encourage new and innovative approaches to prevent child exploitation and abuse, working to ensure all child victims of exploitation are recognised including those who commit crime as part of their exploitation.

-Have the opportunity to support and influence and develop positive change in police, social care, health and private sector practice including at the frontline and strategic leaders.

-Join a team of Prevention Officers across England and Wales and contribute to the prevention and disruption of child exploitation and abuse across a range of organisations.

-Challenge stereotypes, discrimination and wider culture and practice which harms victim identification and support in an informed, professional and solution focused way.

We would particularly welcome applications from candidates with knowledge on and skills in any of the following:

-Trauma informed practice

-Contextual safeguarding

-Transitional safeguarding

-Disruption tools and powers

-Anti-racism, equity and inclusive practice

-Evidence building and evaluation

-Gender and gender identity

-Digital safety and online harms

-Digital design

Do you want to be part of our Team?

Please visit childrenssociety.org.uk/about-us/work-us for further requirements and to apply for this role.

If you have any particular queries about specifics aspects of the role mentioned above please contact [email protected]

The closing date for applications is 22nd April 2024. If after 14 days, we have received enough applications for this role, we reserve the right to close this vacancy from the 8th April onwards.

Head of Finance

We are looking for a Head of Finance to join the Senior Leadership team, in this high-profile role.

The organisation has three decades of practical experience in supporting women, and has an approach recognised nationally for its effectiveness and impact.

If you want to help make a difference to the lives of women across Lancashire, then apply today!

Position: Head of Finance

Location: Lancashire Flexible/Hybrid working

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: £45,614.26 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Monday 22nd April 2024, 12 noon

The Role

As Head of Finance, you will be responsible for the financial management and statutory reporting requirements of the organisation, including but not limited to:

• Development and implementation of a comprehensive financial strategy that supports the delivery of the strategic objectives
• Ensuring that the longer-term benefits and risks of business decisions are fully considered and fit with the overall financial strategy
• Delivering good financial management and governance across the organisation
• Strategic oversight of the development of a commercial offer, risk and audit as part of a wider portfolio

Having a key trustee relationship with the Treasurer, co- leading the Finance Sub Committee, you will join the Senior Leadership Team, who are a dynamic team of people working collaboratively across their portfolios to realise the aims and objectives of the charity. As part of the senior team, you will be expected to lead and shape the work across their area, to inspire staff as well as to challenge ways of working with a focus on delivering on the strategic aims and to the highest standards. This role will take an active role in driving forward cultural and strategic change across the organisation.

About You

The role demands flexibility, a high level of self-awareness and a 'can-do' attitude reflecting the demands of the operating environment both internally and externally. You must be proactive in keeping your professional knowledge up to date and have a commitment to personal and professional development.

You will have:

• Membership to an accredited accountancy body recognised by IFAC, (i.e. ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA} qualified through examination, and subject to oversight by a professional body that upholds professional standards and exercises disciplinary powers.
• Experience of leading an agile approach to organisational budgeting and dynamic financial forecasting in a complex organisation.
• Experience at strategic level of financial management in the voluntary, public and / or private sector.

The charity work from female-only centres to provide safe, dedicated space for women across the county and in line with GOQ -SINGLE SEX ESTABLISHMENTS – (s7(2)(d)) this post is open to female candidates only.

You will be asked to send your CV with a maximum of 2 additional A4 statement to show how you meet the requirements of the person specification.

Why work here:

• A chance to work in a rewarding, ethical, and agile environment where every day you are really making a difference to the lives of women and girls
• Person-centred wellbeing provision
• Employer Pension Scheme - Flexible working/work-life balance
• Be involved in an organisation which put service users and co-design at the centre of all we do
• Access to health care plan
• Your Birthday Off

The Organisation

This leading charity has a core vision of creating a Lancashire where all women are valued and treated as equals. Services are available to all women, but in particular those who find themselves in situations which can increase their vulnerability or place them at significant risk of harm - and who are often facing multiple and complex needs.

You may have experience in other areas such as Finance Director, Head of Finance, CFO, Director of Finance, Finance Manager, Finance, Accountant, Director of Finance and Operations, Operations and Finance Director, Head of Finance and Operations.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.