Learning Facilitator Jobs in East Of England
LifeSkills Coordinator, LifeSkills
Starting at £28,315 FTE per annum to £31,073 FTE per annum
Hours: 20-25 hours per week
Location: Homebased, based in the North West
The postholder will be expected to deliver face to face to face LifeSkills sessions within the North West, primarily but not exclusively in Greater Manchester. They will also be expected to travel occasionally to other areas of the country for meetings (eg team meetings).
Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 31 March 2025, with potential to extend
Responsible to: LifeSkills Open Project Manager
About LifeSkills
The LifeSkills programme will offer groups of families the chance to come together to a trusted venue such as a children’s centre or community setting. As well as offering opportunities for families to spend quality time together and have access to healthy food, these sessions will offer LifeSkills workshops for parents and carers to build their confidence, social networks, financial and employability skills. Examples include but are not limited to overcoming setbacks, managing debt, boosting confidence to return to work, CV writing, interview skills. The aims of the LifeSkills programme are to support participants to increase their confidence and 21st century skills, move closer to training/volunteering/employment, improve their social networks, and grow their confidence to provide low cost and nutritious meals.
The role involves delivering LifeSkills sessions to groups of families in the Greater Manchester area. The postholder will also be the main point of contact for delivery partners hosting programmes (e.g. small charities, schools) and staff and volunteers delivering sessions, and be expected to respond promptly to a wide range of queries and requests for support. Examples might include, for instance, devising LifeSkills programmes for different cohorts, presenting to potential partners, devising risk assessments, recording data, and visiting and providing guidance and support for staff and volunteers delivering sessions in venues across the country.
We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQIA+ candidates and candidates with disabilities because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants and will reimburse your travel cost if you attend an interview.
What will we offer you?
We’ll offer you flexible working hours, a generous pension scheme and leave entitlements, eye care vouchers, a cycle to work scheme and other great benefits. We have an excellent wellbeing offer and we will invest in your professional development with on-going quality training and career development opportunities. You’ll join an established, supportive and high-performing service and have the opportunity to thrive in an innovative organisation that values your opinion, encourages learning and has the needs of children and families at its core. We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect. If you share these values and behaviours and have the necessary skills then we look forward to hearing from you.
Appointments are subject to Family Action receiving a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Summary
- To design and implement a suite of training programmes and professional learning networks for FLOURISH young leaders in education settings (primary, secondary and FE), who will be equipped to play a core leadership role in the outworking of the FLOURISH network of worshipping communities in schools/FE colleges
- To work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders (e.g. internally - Church of England Foundation for Education Leadership, Growing Faith Foundation, Archbishops' Young Leaders Award, and externally - a range of parachurch and leadership development organisations) to embed these FLOURISH programmes in the life of schools, colleges and dioceses
- To ensure a strong link between FLOURISH and the Archbishops' Young Leaders Award in the further development of its engagement with primary and secondary schools
- To work collaboratively with colleagues within Education Team (including the Archbishop's Young Leaders Award and Growing Faith Foundation teams) and across the national church to support the effective implementation of proposals to hear the voice and children and young people at a range of governance bodies
- To create and publish a range of media showcasing and highlighting the voice of children and young people, informing wider thinking of strategic leaders
- To positively impact the faith development of young people involved through effective strategies for leadership development
- To support the Head of Growing Faith Foundation and Head of Archbishops' Young Leaders Award in building and sustaining effective partnerships with a range of external organisations
- To work with diocese education teams to support their work in developing young leaders, creating national synergies and opportunities to showcase effective practice
- Outstanding track record of impact of leadership development in relation to adults and/or children/young people
- Ability to design effective research-led approaches to programme design
- Engaging presentation and facilitation skills with large and small groups, both virtually and face to face
- Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders - including written reports, high-profile events, and online presentations
- Successful leadership experience within the education, church, charity or youth work sector
- Experience of designing and delivering effective leadership development course content (in relation to adults and/or children/young people)
- Leadership of a wider team of professional development facilitators/coaches
- Clear understanding of educational landscape, and the relationship between education institutions, churches and households
- Secure understanding of the Church of England Vision for Education and its outworking in schools
- Clear understanding of the work of the Growing Faith Foundation to date
- Degree level qualifications or equivalent professional qualifications in a related field
- Personally committed to and passionate about changing the culture of the Church of England Innovative, creative and responsive to feedback
- Commitment to excellence and a pride in assuring quality and consistency across a wide team of facilitators
- Systematic and strong evidence of successful project implementation
- Ability to work independently, a motivated 'self starter'
- Postgraduate qualifications in a related field
- Specialist theology, leadership and/or coaching qualifications
- Effective delivery of online/blended learning experiences using a range of technology
- Coaching skills and training
- Experience of working at a regional, diocesan or national level
- Involvement in the work of early Growing Faith/ 'Faith at Home' work at a school, college, Diocese of parish context
- Commitment to deepening your own theological understanding and furthering your own spiritual development
- Experience of embedding the Church of England Vision of Education within a school or systems leadership context
- Experience managing projects with significant numbers of stakeholders
- We strive for excellence
- We collaborate
- We act with integrity
- We show compassion
- We respect others
Contract Type: Permanent
Job Type: Part time, 18.75 hours per week
Salary: £26,775 per annum FTE (£13,387.50 actual earnings)
Benefits: Cycle to Work Scheme, Life Assurance, Season Ticket Loan, EAP Scheme
Closing Date: 23-04-2024
Are you looking to progress or start your career in the criminal justice sector? Are you motivated by delivering services that have a positive impact on people's lives? A great opportunity has arisen within Pact's new community-based service which supports people with convictions to improve their personal wellbeing and strengthen family relationships.
One-to-one support is core to the service including building trust and undertaking and interventions that meet the needs of each individual. You will also deliver group sessions and workshops to support the development of skills and strategies such as communication, resilience, negotiation and assertiveness skills; confident and activities responsible parenting behaviours and positive coping strategies. You will be responsible for working towards service delivery targets and providing information to evidence outcomes achieved. Working with other professionals in partnership delivery will also be key.
About You:
To be successful in this role you will ideally be knowledgeable of the criminal justice system and have an awareness of the impact of custody on prisoners and on their children and families. You will lead and deliver a service that ensures prisoners, their children, carers and other relatives have access to appropriate advice, guidance, learning opportunities, care and support to better enable them to maintain or enhance positive relationships
In addition, you will possess excellent organisational skills, excellent communication skills and work in a challenging environment whilst remaining calm. Furthermore, you will act as a role model for volunteers and an ambassador for Pact, conducting yourself professionally at all times, with high standards of personal integrity and accountability. Furthermore, you will have the skills to advocate for families dealing with imprisonment, promoting their human rights and ensuring their needs are considered, and views are heard at all levels.
What we offer:
Pact offers a range of benefits including a free advice, information and counselling service, contributory pension, corporate eye care scheme, cycle to work scheme and generous holiday entitlement. You will have the opportunity to attend training events to further develop yourself as a professional training and interventions worker. You will undergo a thorough induction process and be supported by a friendly and enthusiastic team.
How to apply:
If you feel that you meet the requirements of this exciting new role please complete an application form by clicking the `apply now` button.
* 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.
Other information:
Pact is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applications including those with a criminal conviction (appointment to post is subject to a risk assessment).
This post is subject to a 6-month probationary period, verification of identity and proven right to work in the UK, satisfactory references from previous employers covering a 3-year period, declaration of any unspent criminal convictions (and where appropriate a satisfactory risk assessment), Prison Vetting and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Please note that being bankrupt or having County Court Judgments may affect your ability to be successfully vetted to work in a prison.
You may also have experience in the following: Family Support Worker, Reintegration Support Officer, Family Liaison Officer, Rehabilitation Support Worker, Community Reintegration Specialist, Family Engagement Coordinator, Family Wellbeing Advisor, Family Intervention Practitioner, Family Reintegration Advocate, Family Support Facilitator, etc.
REF-212 837
Action for Happiness is on a mission to create a happier and kinder world and we need a superhero to join our team.
We work at various levels to pursue our mission, and this role relates to our Community Building workstream - the focus of which is to bring people together for rich and impactful experiences (such as monthly groups and courses) led by our volunteer facilitators.
The community building team is currently four people helping to manage over 2000 trained volunteers. We are offering this exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and skilled generalist to join a rapidly scaling project, do highly meaningful and rewarding work and provide support to all members of the team.
This is a unique opportunity for someone with the right blend of skills and - above all - the ability to engage with a wide range of people with enthusiasm, proactiveness and competence.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The primary purpose of this role is to deliver live training workshops as part of our Safer Gambling Training and Worksafe programmes. It will also involve the live facilitation of Lived Experience sessions with our Experts by Experience.
This role gives the postholder the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of those affected by gambling harms, by educating gambling operator staff and workplace colleagues to be able to better spot the early markers of harm, and to interact in a more effective manner.
A strong facilitator and communicator, you will be able to demonstrate a proven track record. You will confidently learn new content and skills as required and able to deliver exceptional in-person or virtual training to diverse audiences. Being interactive, engaging and able to read the room are essentials for this role. You’ll be curious, and always thinking about how you can improve your delivery and the experience of our customers.
As a self-employed Associate Trainer, acceptance of work offered will be dependent on availability and other commitments. We currently offer between 1-4 days contracted work per month, although we anticipate this will increase.
The postholder will be responsible for assessing and paying their own tax. Payment will be made within 30 days on production of a valid invoice.
Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging and interactive training workshops to a range of organisations (including gambling operators) both in-person and online.
- Facilitate our lived experience sessions with our EbE’s (Experts by Experience) to a range of organisations, both in-person and online.
- Support our EbE’s with wellbeing ‘check-ins’ and follow-up support when required, as part of our training workshop process.
- Maintain our high standards, reputation and relationships associated with each programme.
- Travel to allow for the timely and effective delivery of our in-person training workshops.
- Support learners with the training programme.
- Ensure you are aware of the learners’ needs before delivery and tailor your training style accordingly or inform your line manager.
- Capture any learner data that has not been recorded prior to the training and inform the line manager or co-deliverer about the learners’ attendance.
- Ensure all records are maintained in accordance with GDPR/data protection legislation.
- Communicate with Betknowmore, our partners and customers professionally, timely and courteously.
General
- Adhere to Betknowmore UK’s policies and procedures.
- Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, inclusivity and equal opportunity in working with colleagues and stakeholders with a wide range of perspectives and experiences.
- Be a good team worker, demonstrating enthusiasm and commitment to the organisation, our team and our partners.
- Attend all training as required as part of induction and any ongoing CPD.
Qualifications or Relevant Experience
- Qualification in teaching or training, or extensive relevant experience.
Essential Experience
- Experience of delivering training workshops both online and face-to-face.
- Experience of delivering alone and as a co-facilitator.
- Experience of delivering role-play-based activities in a training workshop environment.
- Experience of delivering skills-based training programmes both online and in-person.
- Experience of delivering externally assured or accredited training programmes (desirable).
Essential Skills & Knowledge
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to present information clearly in an engaging manner.
- Ability to read the room and adjust accordingly.
- Strong administration skills.
- Outstanding understanding of IT applications (MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint especially).
Essential Aptitude
- Supports and champions the vision, mission and values of Betknowmore Global.
- Ability to work flexibly, according to role and service requirements.
- Strong initiative with a practical approach to problem-solving.
- Ability to remain calm and composed, even under pressure.
- Ability to travel where necessary (with occasional evening/weekend travel).
To apply for this role please send your CV along with a maximum 2 page supporting letter outlining why you are the
right person for this role, referring to the job description. You will be required to demonstrate competency at interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Would you like to make a real impact on the lives of people with secondary breast cancer? Are you passionate about ensuring that people with secondary breast cancer receive the emotional, social and practical support and information that they need?
If so, we’d like to hear from you!
The role
We’re seeking a well-organised coordinator to join our team focusing on services for people with secondary (metastatic) breast cancer. This role will primarily develop new groups across the northwest region and will ensure successful delivery of those services. They are designed to provide information and emotional and practical support both online and face-to-face.
You’ll play a key role in supporting and developing our secondary services in the northwest of England and will be working with the services manager for secondary breast cancer and a team of coordinators who are based across the UK.
You’ll liaise with venues, expert speakers and support our team of dedicated qualified sessional therapists, as well as providing technical support for the running of monthly online services. You’ll also build productive relationships with healthcare professionals and other stakeholders to promote our services and increase their reach and uptake.
This role ensures Breast Cancer Now can make big strides forward in supporting everyone who needs us by making our services more widely available and increasing awareness of them.
About you
We’re looking for someone with experience of developing and delivering health, information, or other support services, who will enjoy managing relationships with a range of different stakeholders, often remotely.
You’ll be organised and with excellent time management skills, and able to use your initiative and prioritise your workload. You will enjoy working as part of a supportive and busy team who operate across different geographical sites.
Flexibility to travel across the northwest of England and work outside normal office hours, with overnight stays is required. This will involve regular (at least monthly) travel across Cumbria, Lancashire, Merseyside, Cheshire, and Greater Manchester (North).
About us
We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However, you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here.
The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland.
Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you, whenever you need it.
Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care, for anyone affected by breast cancer.
Why? Because we believe that by 2050, everyone diagnosed with breast cancer will live – and be supported to live well. But to create that future, we need to act now.
Job description and benefits
The job description and our attractive benefits package are available for you to download.
Primary location of role and hybrid working
This role involves significant travel across the northwest of England and occasionally further for team away days and training. It can either be home based or office based at our Sheffield office if within reasonable commuting distance to Sheffield.
In line with our hybrid working model, if based at our Sheffield office, you will be required to attend the office for a minimum of 2 days per week, subject to the roles travel requirements.
When applying
Please submit your application via the link provided. When applying please ensure you refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as possible with examples to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria.
If you’ve any questions regarding this role please contact Breast Cancer Now Recruitment Team in the first instance.
Breast Cancer Now is an inclusive employer committed to developing a diverse workforce.
Closing date 9 April 2024 at 9:00am
Interview date Wednesday 17 April 2024 (virtual)