About The Role

Permanent
Hours:14hrs p/w
Days: Flexible
Location:Flexible working - 50/50 split between home-working, and 175 St John Street, Farringdon
 

We are looking for a dynamic and forward thinking IT Cyber Lead who canconduct a security impact assessment for any changes, updates, patches, new applications to the Place2Be systems and infrastructure. In this role, you will alsomonitor and produce regular reports. Briefings and dashboards on the overalls state of Place2Be IT Security infrastructure and applications

You will bring passion, strong organisational skills and the ability to display excellent language skills both oral and writtento this role during this exciting period of growth for the organisation.

What will I be responsible for in my new role?

You will:

• keep abreast of trends in IT security from CERT advisors, the ICO the National Cyber Security Centre and others. Providing key update to the IT Team and Stakeholders
• assist the key technical responder in the event of security breaches and cyber attacks
• oversee the regular security testing of Place2Be systems including escalating of remediation actions
• support the IT operations manager, Head of Digital and Head of Technology in ensuring access controls and security for the IT, third party vendors is appropriate
• ensure connections between systems and devices is secure using appropriate encryption
• ensure appropriate technical security controls are in place

Diversity and Inclusion

Place2Be is committed to equal opportunities and anti-discrimination practices and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community. We are particularly interested in attracting applications from applicants from diverse backgrounds as they are underrepresented.

Additionally, for our clinical roles we are particularly keen in attracting male candidates to reflect the diversity of the partner schools and communities we work in.

All successful applicants to clinical and some non-clinical roles will be asked to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS/PVG.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Certified CISO or similar Cyber Security Qualifications
• experience withIT Security Threat Management Systems (E.g. ATP)
• high standard of general IT/office systems skills and knowledge, particularly Microsoft Office applications (including in depth experience of Excel, Outlook and Word, Visio)
• good interpersonal and communication skills with people at different levels
• knowledge ofIT Security analysis techniques and tools (e.g. Kill Chain Analysis)
• flexible and adaptable to varying needs, with ability to prioritise tasks and workload

Interview Dates: Monday 31st January 2021 ZOOM Video Interview

Please feel free to visit our website if you have any questions about this role, or would like to speak to someone.
 

In return we offer you a range of fantastic benefits including:

• Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement
• Robust Learning and Development Programme
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance, 4x Annual Salary
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mobile Phone Discounts (EE Network)
• Cycle purchase and season ticket loan schemes
• Extended Maternity/Paternity Pay

If you share our core values of perseverance, integrity, compassion and creativity and have the counselling skills and patience to support some of the UK’s most vulnerable young people and families, we would love you to join us. It’s sensitive and demanding work - but hugely rewarding and fulfilling - you will be helping to give young people a brighter future.

Please view/download the full Job Description and Person Specification on our website for further details.

Communications

Central Services

NJC Scale 26 (pay award pending)

£30,451

Permanent

Full Time

Leeds

Ref: INSBQ690496

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our passionate and dynamic Development Team as a Creative Communications Lead.

Inspire North is an award-winning charity working across the north of England. We work to create a world where everyone matters, building brighter futures for people within the health and social care sector.

In this role you will lead on the development and implementation of the communications strategy for Inspire North, Community Links and Foundation, delivering a compelling and comprehensive communications service.

We are looking for applicants who can deliver inspiring and creative communications plans working across all media and digital communications. You will therefore have a sound understanding of managing websites and social networks and proven ability to produce high quality attention grabbing marketing resources.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced individual to use your skills and creativity to help an award-winning regional charity to flourish.Interested? Don’t forget to tell us how you meet the person specification criteria in your application.

In return you will receive a competitive salary, enhanced annual leave entitlement, company sick pay, and daily mindfulness time, among other benefits. We believe in the wellbeing of our employees and will be offering a hybrid approach to work following the COVID-19 pandemic. 

You will need to visit our offices throughout the geographical spread of our Group region so will need to have access to a car for work purposes and hold a full current UK drivers licence.

If you think that this role is right for you, then we'd love to hear from you.

You will be joining Inspire North, the parent company to regional charities Community Links and Foundation whose core values are: People, Integrity, Collaboration and Passion. 

We aim for our workforce to reflect the diverse and exciting region we serve. We want you to have every opportunity to shine and show us your talents. Please let us know if there is anything, we can do to make sure the assessment process works for you.

Closing Date: 30-Jan-2022

Provisional Interview Date: 16-Feb-2022

Everyone at Springfield is proud to be part of a specialist organisation committed to delivering high quality support to victims/survivors of domestic abuse.  Our services are open, inclusive and available to anyone who has experienced or is experiencing domestic abuse. We work in partnership with our clients, empowering them to make individual choices and live a life free from abuse.
We are excited about the possibilities of the Strategic Service Manager post and are looking for a dynamic and compassionate strategic thinker to provide leadership and management to the organisation, including the integrated refuge and community support services.
Working under pressure, as part of our small dedicated team and on your own initiative is essential, as is demonstrating an understanding of the needs of our service users.
Experience of mental health work, fundraising and drug and alcohol awareness and relevant qualifications are preferred. 

As an occupational requirement, we are looking for a woman to take on this challenging role.

Closing date for applications is 18th February 2022 at 9am.

Location: Flexible location dependent on where the successful candidate will be based, however regular travel to London will be required
Salary: £31,950 to £34,650 per annum inclusive
Hours: 35 hours per week
Closing date: Tuesday 8 February 2022 at 10am
Interview date: Wednesday 16 February 2022

This is a permanent position.  

Are you passionate about providing trusted support and information resources for those affected by type 1 diabetes, whilst immersing yourself in the type 1 community and building relationships with the healthcare professionals that support them? If so, this role may be for you!

As Community Content and Information Lead you will be joining JDRF, the type 1 diabetes research charity, as part of our Community Engagement team. You will be an enthusiastic person with an eye for detail with the ability to plan, manage and deliver our community-based content and information, using expertise and knowledge of new developments. This is an exciting time to join the team with ambitious plans to refresh, review and update many of our resources.

This role will work at the heart of a passionate team who deliver support and information to people living with type 1 diabetes and their support networks, throughout their type 1 journey and championing community voice at every stage. An experienced information content professional, you may have worked for charities before in similar roles. You will be driven by insight, community feedback and unmet needs with the ability to be agile to adopt new approaches.

You’ll have previous experience of:

• Producing content and copy for multiple communications channels
• Championing and utilising lived experience insights to drive new/updates to information and content
• Building, managing and cultivating relationships with healthcare professionals, support groups and or other relevant organisations
• Offering insightful guidance on developments and wider contextual work guided by external audiences and unmet needs
• Representing an organisation through networking or exhibiting at conferences, community events and other similar functions
• A proven track record working with and managing budgets
• Working within a community and building relationships with volunteers, new and existing supporters and stakeholders

You will find a vibrant atmosphere and spirited team at JDRF, always striving to make a difference to people living with type 1.

As an employer we offer:

• Flexible working and will consider compressed hours
• Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days and bank holidays
• Health cash plan
• Season ticket and cycle loan
• Pension scheme

JDRF is the world’s leading charitable research funder into type 1 diabetes, improving lives until we find the cure. We are dedicated to our 400,000 strong type 1 community in the UK and work closely with our international affiliates across the world, including the US, Canada and Australia.

‘JDRF is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age.’ 

- Stoke-on-Trent Community Drug and Alcohol Service offers support to adults and young people who are concerned about their drug and alcohol use.

Our Stoke Community Drug and Alcohol service is looking for an individual to join our team. The role will be a Recovery Worker with a lead on families within our service. This includes a caseload of pre and post natal clients, clients with safeguarding contact, working within our partnership agencies including the local hospital and regular communication with partner agencies including Social care and Specialist Midwives.

Ideally you will have experience of working in a health social care/substance misuse setting. Safeguarding experience and working with families is preferable. We are looking for positive and motivated candidates who are able to communicate with a wide range of people and in different settings. You will also be results driven, highly organised with excellent time management skills.

Further information

This job is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level with Barred List(s).

This is a permanent full time position for 37.5 hours per week.

Interviews may be held virtually via Google meet on the 16 February 2022.

 

Could you lead our team to support love and friendship in Aberdeen? 

Dates-n-Mates is Scotland’s national dating and friendship agency, supporting love and friendship for people with learning disabilities. 

We are looking for the right person to lead our work across the Aberdeen area. 

It’s a rewarding, ‘one of a kind’ job! 

If you have great leadership, management and communication skills, please come help us transform the lives of local people with learning disabilities. 

30 hours per week, work from home and locally in Aberdeen. 

The Youth Endowment Fund : Toolkit Lead 

Reports to:  Head of Toolkit 

Salary:  £46,028 - £48,450 

Location: Central London with Flexible Working 

Application Deadline: 23:59 Wednesday 19th January 2022 

About the Youth Endowment Fund

We’re here to prevent children and young people becoming involved in violence. We do this by finding out what works and building a movement to put this knowledge into practice. 

In recent years violent crime has risen significantly. Homicides, assaults, robberies and offences involving weapons have all seen sustained growth. We have also seen large increases in violent crime involving children and young people. This is a tragedy. Every child captured in these numbers is an important member of our community and society has a duty to protect them.

The Youth Endowment Fund (YEF) is a charity with a £200m endowment and a mission that matters. We exist to prevent children and young people becoming involved in violence. We do this by funding great initiatives, finding what works and working for change - scaling up and spreading the practices that make a difference. 

About the Toolkit 

The YEF Toolkit is our flagship resource to help people put evidence of what works to prevent serious violence into action. It summarises the best available research evidence about different approaches to preventing serious youth violence.

It provides insight on 17 different approaches, with more to be added in the future. For each approach it explains what it is, how effective it’s likely to be, how confident you can be in the evidence of its impact, as well as indicative costs and links to related resources and programmes. 

You can find out more about the Toolkit on our website.

Key responsibilities

Manage updates to the Toolkit 

Your key responsibility is to manage updates to the YEF Toolkit. We aim to update the Toolkit twice a year. You’ll project manage this process, which could involve adding new topics, updating existing topics or adding new functionality.

Specifically, you’ll:

• Maintain a highly effective working relationship with the academics who review the existing evidence for us. You’ll work with them to scope new topics to include in the Toolkit and synthesise the best available systematic reviews.

• Review and assure the quality of research produced by the academics we work with. You’ll support and challenge them to ensure their work is rigorous. You’ll review all their work yourself and manage a peer review process to get challenge from other academics.

• Work with our web design agency that maintains the Toolkit website to ensure that content is clear and easy-to-understand.

• Review and write content for the Toolkit. You’ll make it your mission to ensure that all the Toolkit’s content is only ever easy-to-understand and written in plain English with incredible clarity.

• Ensure we get the input of external stakeholders on how you set the scope of Toolkit topics and the content that you produce. Stakeholders will include academic experts, policy makers and practitioners, and young people. 

Explore future developments to the Toolkit 

You’ll explore new developments to the Toolkit so that it better meets the needs of YEF’s audience. Specifically, you’ll:

• Seek to understand the needs of the Toolkit audience. This is likely to involve a focused piece of audience research.

• Use this improved understanding of audience needs to design and propose improvements to the Toolkit methodology and functionality.

Promote the Toolkit and ensure that it has an impact 

• You’ll work with our Change team to ensure that the Toolkit has an impact on decision making in the real world.

• You’ll represent us in meetings with policy makers and senior leaders.

• You’ll become confident at presenting the Toolkit to external audiences, including practitioners, managers, commissioners and academics.

Support other work in the Toolkit and Synthesis Team 

• You’ll support other work in the team. This is likely to include: 

• Working with YEF evaluators to ensure that YEF evaluation reports are highly accessible and useful to practitioners.

• Managing external research teams to conduct systematic reviews. 

• Supporting the creation of actionable guidance reports, similar to the guidance produced by the Education Endowment Foundation.

About you

You are this sort of person:

• You write in a way that people easily understand. You have that rare skill of writing in plain English.You have experience of translating complex research findings into plain writing that non-academics can understand.

• You’re a confident reader of research. You have strong critical appraisal skills. You know when research can be trusted and when it can’t, and you can confidently articulate your views on the strength of research. You might have gained this expertise through your academic studies, research, or professional experience.

• You have excellent project and time management skills and the ability to deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment. You can work independently and to a high standard.

• You have strong relationship management skills. You have experience in working with a wide range of people, including senior academics and other research experts, practitioners, and policy makers. You are able to provide constructive challenge when required.

• You have experience of commissioning research and managing external contractors. You can scrutinise a budget to ensure it provides value for money.   

• You learn fast but remain humble. You like learning. You are very good at synthesising information. You know how much you don't know. You know that you can learn more.  You care more that good things happen than who gets the credit. You are a great and supportive team player.

• You’re fascinated and thoughtful on how people engage with information. You have the cognitive intelligence, emotional intelligence and experience to find the ways to make present information so that people find it engaging, use it, recommend it to others and return to it.

• You don't want your days to pass without making a difference. You want to play a significant part in reducing the level of youth violence.

• You’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. You believe and act in a way that celebrates and encourages a range of experiences, views and values.

You may have:

• A good level of knowledge and understanding of crime or serious violence. You know the facts, understand the issues, know the key people, and can discuss the theories. You are knowledgeable on this topic and very at ease discussing it with experts.

• Experience of working directly on the prevention of violence or crime. This might mean working directly with young people at risk of becoming involved in crime or working with organisations that fund or deliver crime-reduction programmes.

• Confident public speaking skills. You’re an excellent verbal communicator. You have delivered dozens of talks on complex topics.You are calm and confident when answering challenging questions.

While it is not a criterion, we are especially interested to hear from applicants who have lived experience of youth violence.

It’s also important to us that the people we hire do not discriminate. We believe in being inclusive and giving everyone an equal chance to succeed. Applications are welcome from all regardless of age, sex, gender identity, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, race, sexual orientation, transgender status or social economic background.

We’re open to candidates who reside outside of the London commuting area who are willing to travel into London on an as-needed basis.

To apply, please send a CV, cover letter and the monitoring form via our application page by 23:59 Wednesday 19th January 2022.

You should also include the contact details of two referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer. Referees will only be approached with your express permission. You will also be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK. As part of our commitment to flexible working, we will consider a range of options for the successful applicant. All options can be discussed at interview stage.

Interviews may take place the week commencing the 31st January 2022.The full process will be shared with shortlisted candidates. 

Your personal data will be shared for the purposes of the recruitment exercise. This includes our HR team, interviewers (who may include other partners in the project and independent advisors), relevant team managers and our IT service provider if access to the data is necessary for performance of their roles. We do not share your data with other third parties, unless your application for employment is successful and we make you an offer of employment. We will then share your data with former employers to obtain references for you. We do not transfer your data outside the European Economic Area. 

Due to the large number of applications we receive, it is not possible to update you on the progress of the application until after the closing date. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Your personal data will be shared for the purposes of the recruitment exercise. This includes our HR team, interviewers (who may include other partners in the project and independent advisors), relevant team managers and our IT service provider if access to the data is necessary for performance of their roles. We do not share your data with other third parties, unless your application for employment is successful and we make you an offer of employment. We will then share your data with former employers to obtain references for you. We do not transfer your data outside the European Economic Area.

Beacon is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and adults.  The role holder must have a current, enhanced DBS check with Beacon Counselling

We are taking action to improve the diversity of our workforce and are keen to receive applications from people of colour, people with a disability, and people who identify as LGBTQ+

Opportunity to become Beacon’s Safeguarding Lead

Beacon exists to improve the lives of adults, children and young people, and we do this through empowering people to improve their mental health, well-being, and resilience.  Beacon’s services change the lives of over 2,000 each year, reducing the impact of challenging circumstances and life experiences.  Over the last year, the pandemic has had a huge impact on people’s mental health and well-being, and on inequalities, and we have responded in a range of targeted ways. The challenges are not going away soon and we are ready to build on our response so far.

We are strengthening our leadership team and governance and are creating the role of Safeguarding Lead. This role provides the chance to make a significant impact on Beacon’s practice, standards, and development, and above all, to ensure the best outcomes for the people who use our services. The role is permanent and part-time, with the potential to increase hours as Beacon continues developing.  The role is being created alongside the 2 part-time salaried counselling supervisors that you will line manage.

We are looking for someone who can lead.  You will have substantial experience of dealing with a wide range of safeguarding issues, and the ability to set high standards of practice and implement them through training, advice, and consultation.  Beacon takes a consultative and collaborative approach to all areas of work, so whilst this is a leadership role, working with others to achieve shared goals is critical. Also important are a flexible approach, good IT skills, and a can-do approach.

Having an understanding of the voluntary sector is helpful but not essential as we will provide thorough induction process and relevant training.

This role involves the following work pattern:

Hours: 15 per week across 3 days (please note: safe, onsite working is required)

Venue: Beacon House, 50-52 Middle Hillgate Stockport SK1 3DL

Pay: £38,000 per year pro rata

Holidays: 23 days a year plus 8 days public holiday – calculated pro rata. (Increase 1 day per year up to maximum of 25 days)

The successful applicant will not be confirmed in post until satisfactory references and DBS are received. 

Please note in order to apply, you must click on apply and use the attached documents to access the online applicatoin form

Completed application forms must be returned by 1000 on Monday 24th January 2022.  No applications will be accepted after the deadline. Interview process for shortlisted applicants will be held on Friday 4th February 2022. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate any alternative dates.

The National House Project (NHP) supports Local Authorities to work with young people to give them the knowledge skills and confidence so that they look forward to moving in to their first house. By developing a community of support and being able to make their house a home young people can look forward to a positive future.

With ambitious plans to scale our work and continue to drive improvement to the quality of the offer to young people it is important we increase the staffing capacity.

Critical to developing new projects is having the right staff to support the set-up and running of new House Projects.

This is an exciting time to join NHP and we are seeking a skilled and experienced professional who can support our vision to ensure that young people leaving care live connected and fulfilling lives.

About the role

Whilst the House Project approach sets out a clear pathway for young people to move into a house that becomes their home, being in the House Project is so much more than an offer of accommodation.

Staff working in the projects are trained in trauma informed approaches and use a psychologically informed practice framework which supports ways of working that are supported by social pedagogical approaches. Working with young people in a groupwork setting and offering individual direct support enables the development of relationships and shared experiences which allows young people to be involved in the running of the project and central to the decisions that are made about them.

NHP provides a framework and not a model and whilst projects must keep to the fidelity of the approach, local environments and the young people themselves will determine how projects proceed. And this is where you will come in as a practice lead. With knowledge of child development, attachment styles, trauma informed care, the care system and the House Project approach you will support projects to work in ways to develop practice that puts young people at the heart of the decision making process and supports the local ‘system’ to improve how young people leave care.

As a Practice Lead you will have responsibility for a number of projects and will deputise for the Director as required. You will:

• Ensure that projects have young people at the heart of the decision making process and that practice is evidence based and trauma informed
• Ensure that Local House Projects adhere to the fidelity of the approach whilst flexing to accommodate local arrangements
• Manage risk and deal with trauma at an individual, organisational and systemic level, turning these challenges into opportunities for change with improved outcomes for the young people.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for someone with a commitment to making a difference to the lives of young people.

You will be based at the NHP office in Crewe for a minimum of 2 days per week, but you will be expected to travel to Local House Projects and attend meetings across the country on a regular basis.

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 2nd February 2022. Please make sure you are available on this date.

Job Title:          Volunteer Lead

Responsible to:  Director of Patient Support Services

Base: Flexible, home or office based with a requirement to visit the Alton office for meetings, with UK travel                                      as required                                                             

Hours:                     37.5 hours per week, occasional evenings and / or weekend work will be required during the job

Salary: c. £30,000 - £35,000 FTE (subject to experience)

Contract:                Permanent

Background

Kidney Care UK’s volunteer programme is in the very early stages of development and will be central to delivering our services and support to people living with or affected by kidney disease. Our model of service delivery and support will be unique, building teams that blend skills, experience, lived experience and expertise, comprised of full and part-time staff and volunteers. As such, volunteers play roles that will cross all departments and operations, ranging from counselling and therapies, advocacy to fundraising, communication to digital, advisory roles and trustees.

Aims of the post:

To ensure that Kidney Care UK recruits, retains, and develops the support of volunteers across all the organisation’s activities and develops pilot service opportunities working in partnership with department leads. This will enable the organisation to deliver its vital services and improve the lives of people who have kidney disease.

Objectives of the post:

1. To lead, develop and deliver Kidney Care UK’s volunteer programme and manage all day-to-day aspects of its work.
2. To ensure that proper systems and processes are in place so that volunteers are recruited and inducted in a manner that is appropriate to Kidney Care UK, and that adhere to its policies and procedures. For example, DBS checks.
3. Ensure that Kidney Care UK volunteers are supported throughout their period of volunteering and that they receive high standards of service and guidance from Kidney Care UK employees and other volunteers.
4. To ensure that there are suitable mechanisms for Kidney Care UK and the volunteer to maintain a dialogue.
5. Audit Kidney Care UK’s existing volunteer activities and develop an effective strategy that will attract new volunteers to meet the charity’s growing need, particularly strategies to recruit and support volunteers from all communities.
6. In partnership with service leads explore opportunities to build partnerships and secure funding to support a UK wide volunteer network.
7. Maintain an overview of wider developments with regards to the UK volunteering landscape and be the point of contact and public face of Kidney Care UK’s volunteering programme.
8. To work with the fundraising and partnerships team to establish income streams to fund volunteer initiatives, projects, programmes and activities to ensure sustainability.
9. Lead the organisation to achieve Investing in Volunteers accreditation in 2022.

Key duties and Responsibilities:

Programme Management

1. To take the lead role of Kidney Care UK’s volunteer programme.
2. Develop effective systems and processes for managing the day to day and longer-term activities and  development of Kidney Care UK’s volunteers.
3. Ensure that systems are in place to ensure that each volunteer is supported and that they are placed in an appropriate part of that makes use of their skills and interests.
4. Work with the service or department leads to pilot new volunteer initiatives.
5. Work with the service or department leads to develop training plans for volunteers.
6. Be aware of access requirements and ensure that these are always respected and catered for.
7. Ensure that appropriate resources are available for each volunteer to effectively complete their work.
8. Develop and maintain a high standard of professional practice and service.
9. Ensure that volunteers confirm to Health and Safety policy and best practice standards.
10. Act as an advocate for volunteers as appropriate.
11. Ensure volunteers can express their feedback, feelings and opinions through a varied programme of activities and mechanisms.

Strategy Development

1. With the support of the Volunteer Working Group audit Kidney Care UK’s existing volunteering approach and develop an effective strategy that will attract new volunteers to meet the charity’s growing need.
2. Work with the Fundraising and Partnerships team to develop a unified and high-quality service for UK businesses as a part of their team plans.
3. Working with Marketing and Communications drive the volunteering programme effectively and ensure that volunteering has the resources it needs to promote its work.

Staff & Volunteers

       1.Liaise with all teams in the planning and implementation of the volunteering programme.

        2.Convene Volunteer Working Group meetings on a regular basis as required to support the work and development of          volunteers.

Administration

       1.Share with all other staff responsibility for providing volunteer support and administration where necessary.

       2.Take lead responsibility for ensuring any relevant core fundraising supplies are maintained.

       3.Produce monthly verbal and quarterly written reports and results against targets.

Finance

       1.Liaise with the finance lead on any financial matters.

       2.Maintain financial records of expenditure.

      3.Administer petty cash as appropriate, following procedures.

External Profile / Consultation / Liaison

      1.Attend meetings on behalf of the organisation as required.

      2.Liaise with external agencies and be the public face of volunteering programme.

      3.Network with key stakeholders to inform approach to working with volunteers.

Monitoring

     1.Process and collate statistical information relating to volunteers and report as required.

     2.Provide a structured system of record keeping to assess/record individual development.

     3.Monitor and evaluate the programme regularly and feedback all findings to line management.

Miscellaneous

    1.Attend staff meetings.

    2.Participate in training as appropriate.

    3.Operate and conduct oneself in line with the organisational policies including safeguarding and health and safety.

    4.Other duties which, within the confines of the purpose of the job, may be required, from time to time.
 

PERSON SPECIFICATION 

CRITERIA - ESSENTIAL OR DESIRABLE

KNOWLEDGE

1. Knowledge of legal and policy issues relating to volunteering - ESSENTIAL
2. Knowledge of current best practice in volunteer management - ESSENTIAL
3. An understanding of the needs of people with long-term health conditions - DESIRABLE

SKILLS & ABILITIES

1. Planning and organisational skills, including ability to plan, prioritise and deliver a complex workload - ESSENTIAL
2. Ebility to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally, with people at all levels - ESSENTIAL
3. Ability to engage and influence colleagues - ESSENTIAL
4. Ability to produce attractive and accessible marketing and publicity materials - ESSENTIAL
5. Strong presentation skills, sufficient to deliver training to staff and volunteers - ESSENTIAL
6. Ability to work alone and as part of a team - ESSENTIAL
7. Skills to be self-servicing to a significant extent, including use of ICT - ESSENTIAL

EXPERIENCE

1. Implementing management systems and processes - ESSENTIAL
2. Experience of developing and delivering volunteer led services. - DESIRABLE
3. Recruitment using a values-based approach and direct supervision of volunteers - ESSENTIAL
4. Delivery of training workshops/presentations - ESSENTIAL
5. Use of social media and online platforms to promote volunteering - DESIRABLED
6. Experience of developing relationships with partner organisations - DESIRABLE
7. Using client management or in-house databases for recording and collating data - DESIRABLED
8. MS Office applications particularly Word and Excel - ESSENTIAL
9. Experience of using email and the internet - ESSENTIAL

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

1. Commitment to incorporating Equal Opportunities principles into all aspects of work - ESSENTIAL

ADDITIONAL

1. Must occasionally be able to work outside of usual working hours - DESIRABLE

 ‘We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expect all staff and volunteers to actively support this commitment.’

Harris Hill is looking for an experience Creative Lead from the 24th January for around 2 months, but could be longer.

This role will support a national children's disability charity, provide interim management and leadership to the Creative team, monitoring team performance and supporting the team to navigate a high work load.
You will give support and technical guidance to creative staff to make sure that creative work is of high quality and scheduled efficiently, meeting the expectations of internal clients.
Working together with colleagues, you will develop and refine their creative ideas in order to produce compelling creative materials which have the greatest impact for the children and their families.

Essential skills and experience
Educated to degree level in graphic design, advertising, marketing or related field or equivalent experience managing creative work in a marketing environment.
Detailed and up to date knowledge of graphic design, print processes, print buying and digital collateral. This includes a detailed understanding of current industry standard software used in the production process.
Strong IT skills including experience of using the Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud software including Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and Premiere.
Experience of both commissioning and producing video and photo content for multiple channels.
Proven experience of managing design and creative work that meets specific organisational targets, including the editing of a range of high quality documents for a range of audiences, and of commissioning designers and printers to produce a diverse range of high quality publications.
Experience of managing a brand, including house style, visual identity guidelines and guidance on tone of voice.
Experience of line management and training or coaching others.
Excellent creative judgement, ability to create concepts, a strong eye for detail and skilled copywriting across all media and channels.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deliver to agreed deadlines.
Strong verbal communication skills with an ability to balance assertiveness with diplomacy and work collaboratively to tackle problems, developing innovative and workable solutions.

The pay rates are based on working PAYE and you will also receive holiday pay.

Fixed Term – 2 Years – 35 Hours

We have big goals over the next few years.

We’re going to be fighting for mental health in a way we never have before.

Together we’ll be working to make sure everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets the support and respect they deserve.

Will you join us?

We're looking for an experienced delivery manager to provide strategic leadership of the implementation phase of Mind's race equity initiative.

As Strategic Delivery Manager for Race Equity in Mind Initiative (REMI), you will ensure the organisation delivers against the Blueprint for Change approved by Board in 2021, with ongoing oversight and review of progress against objectives and outcomes.

Through our REMI work, we are aiming to challenge our internal practices, focusing not just on the outcomes of our race equity work, but on ensuring that the way that we do things challenges ‘business as usual’, creating space for truly transformative practice. This means anyone in this post will have responsibility for honouring the pain and trauma that accompanies work related to racial justice, and will be committed to working with colleagues to create trust and safe spaces that enable deep listening and reflection.

We have only just begun our journey to race equity at Mind, this role will continue to shape and evolve our plans as we continue to learn and grow in this space. This role sits within a growing Organisational Change team, working directly with the Strategic Advisor on Race Equity and other senior leaders in Mind who hold overall responsibility for REMI delivering on Mind’s strategic ambition to be an antiracist organisation.

Mind is growing to meet the scale and complexity of mental health need in England and Wales. Our 2021 Strategy made a significant commitment to changing the way we work so that we can increase our sustainability, impact and continue to move closer to achieving our mission. You’ll feed your expertise and experience into driving the delivery of REMI, shaping and evolving implementation plans to meet changing organisational need. With Race Equity in Mind as a high priority change initiative, we want to be bolder, braver, more agile and responsive, evolving as an organisation to reach those who need us most. Managing the implementation of REMI across Mind is essential in translating these ambitions into tangible change, both across Mind, and ultimately in how people from racialised groups access and experience mental health support.

Closing date: 

Mind reserve the right to close the vacancy to applications earlier, should we receive a high volume of strong candidates – therefore we encourage an early application.

This position will initially, in line with current and potentially future guidance, be based from home. Post lockdown this role will retain some flexibility but post holders will be expected to be in the office a minimum of two days thereafter (or more, depending on the arrangements of your team).

Mind is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Please refer to the Job Description while completing your application as candidates will be shortlisted based on how closely they match the criteria.

Role purpose

Chance UK are looking for a highly motivated and innovative professional to join us in the role of Service Lead. The role will manage a team of Youth Worker Managers and Parent Programme Managers to grow and develop Chance UK services, focussing on the 5-13 age group. We are looking for an experienced, dynamic, qualified professional with significant experience of managing excellent universal Youth Work programmes for large numbers of children and young people. Someone who is willing to participate in change and develop growth, supporting expansion into new geographical areas. You will support and develop the Managers, identifying and cultivating existing and new programmes of activity for young people across Chance UK’s services. You will introduce continual improvements and ensure best practice in all service delivery whilst managing and achieving in line with KPIs. Scaling up whilst delivering a high quality and meaningful experience is one of the biggest challenges for the organisation this year and this role will support the team to do just that. In particular the Service Leads will help identify where we can improve the way we work and provide additional case support for Youth Work Managers and Parent Programme Managers, ensuring delivery is on time and contracts are of quality, reported appropriate and owned.

About you

The successful candidate will have significant experience of direct support and supervision within a youth service, managing staff and performance, contracts and quality assurance. We are looking for someone who will take a highly flexible approach to their working pattern and role model professional boundaries to ensure high quality management. To be considered for this post it is essential that you have a proven record of management and supporting teams including delivery of high quality services and interventions to a range of children. It is also a pre-requisite that you possess knowledge and understanding of legislative framework and polices relating to children’s services. This includes safeguarding, child protection and criminal justice.

Role Competencies 

1. Ownership and accountability of contract performance and delivery. Developing delivery plans in line with contractual requirements. Leading the Youth Worker Manager team to deliver in a timely way, responsive to the changing need of children and families and in line with the organisation’s strategic objectives and values.

2. Leading their direct reports to successfully guide their teams in the CUK approaches and ensuring they are consistently used in all our work. Ensuring their teams work in a collaborative way internally and externally. Setting high quality standard or practice in all our delivery in order to achieve good outcomes for Children and Families and bringing appropriate insights from the broader sector into the organisation.

3. Interpreting and explaining organisational policies to Youth Worker Managers. Nurturing a culture of continuous improvement, championing outstanding practice and creating opportunities to identify, address and root out challenges in order to resolve these. Being accountable for high standards of service and behaviours in line with organisations Values.

4. Leads the Youth Worker Manager Team and Parent Programme Team to ensure that all Practice protects children and vulnerable adults and ensures that all staff are aware of their legal and moral responsibility to keep children, families and staff safe. Nurtures a culture where staff have the knowledge and expertise to proactively challenge poor practice and behaviours to ensure we continue to deliver high standards for all. 

Duties and responsibilities

• To be accountable for the delivery of high quality services across multiple services in line with contract timelines and budget as agreed with Head of Services.
• To develop service delivery plans for individual projects or contracts and the mobilisation of these. To work collaboratively to develop the organisations overall service delivery plan.
• Service Leads to work together to ensure a shared and owned workload specific to contract responsibility and quality assurance, utilising existing systems and ensuring they are accountable to reporting.
• To develop and motivate the Managers in essential leadership skills and supervisory support to provide an exceptional offer for young people and coaching them to achieve their full potential
• Delivering a strong performance management culture: Ensuring Case File Audits are delivered on time and information is translated ensuring accurate recording of information and data. Developing plans for improvement where needed and supporting managers to improve individual or team performance where needed.
• Reporting to the Senior Management Team on the performance of delivery against contract targets and sharing insights and case studies to promote the work of the organisation and our impact.
• Acting as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and working the on-call safeguarding line on a rota system
• Ensuring child protection procedures are followed and that the safeguarding of children and young people is paramount. Ensuring that Safeguarding learning and best practice is shared throughout the whole service
• Assist in the recruitment of a high quality, motivated team of staff.
• Ensure the charity has a robust approach to risk management, including person centred risk assessment and risk management processes.
• Developing and maintaining strong community relationships with external stakeholders i.e. schools and social care and developing relationships with appropriate networks in all area. Exploring areas for joint working where appropriate.
• Ensuring that all delivery activities are delivered within budget and evaluated according to the project framework.
• Management of delivery activities budget across multiple project streams.
• Developing and building expertise with the team around our key approaches of being Solutions Focused and Trauma Informed, increasing collaboration and learning across teams delivering different programmes. 

We are seeking a Community Engagement Lead to join a small, dynamic team by supporting our vision: To be known and respected by everyone living or working within reach of our services who may become affected by cancer. You will support the Information and Support Services Manager in raising the Mulberry Centre’s profile through community engagement and raising awareness about the signs and symptoms of different types of cancer and ways in which people can adopt preventive measures. 

The Community Engagement Lead will deliver a targeted information community engagement service in Hounslow and Richmond, and surrounding boroughs. They will develop user engagement within the Centre and in the local community. Part of the role will require you to develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally. The Community Engagement Lead will look at ways to increase the footfall in the Centre through community engagement and with hard to reach groups such as men and minority and vulnerable groups. 

This vital role will suit an enthusiastic and dynamic person who has excellent communication skills. 

The ideal applicant will have the ability to work with people and have experience in presenting to individuals and groups of people and organise a wide range of community engagement events. You will need to be compassionate and empathetic individual striving to make a difference to people affected by cancer. The Community Engagement Lead will be at the forefront of our client-based services and need to be self-motivated and have a positive and flexible attitude.