Savera UK is a leading national charity (no.1145564) tackling culturally-specific abuse in the UK, including forced marriage and female genital mutilation. We advocate for those who need a voice and offer a completely confidential and non-judgemental service.

An occupational requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010, the post holder must be female under the Sex Discrimination Act, 1975 Part 7 to meet the needs of the majority of our service users.    

Job Summary:

The post holder will be directly accountable to the CEO, supporting Savera UK clients and groups as well as providing expert guidance to professionals working with those at risk or under threat of ‘honour’-based abuse or/and harmful practices. The post holder will manage the small team and day-to-day work of the Support Service, including taking referrals, evaluation, offering advocacy and providing leadership to the team.

Accountabilities: 

Client Support:

• To manage and deal with all day-to-day issues of any clients, and referrals into the 1-1 Support Service and manage the caseload 
• To work with the Senior Support Worker to ensure the service is always covered
• Provide 1-1 support and advocacy to clients, as and when required
• Liaise with professionals on any client issues and safeguarding
• Work closely with the Senior Support Worker and the team to ensure a high level of communication to support service provision and service delivery 
• To maintain comprehensive, accurate and timely recording of case records
• To respond to all referrals/helpline and requests within the time set 
• Attend any clients safeguarding meetings or other relevant meetings to advocate on behalf of Savera UK clients and support the team, e.g. Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) 
• Manage and support the team on any complex client issues
• To ensure the service is accessible to all those requiring our support, advice and information (clients, professionals)

Management:

• To manage all aspects of the 1-1 Support Service
• To provide and manage inductions, supervisions and appraisals of staff, volunteers and those on student placement, who are working within the 1-1 Support service
• To ensure all existing policies and procedures for the 1-1 Support Service are up to date, implemented and further developed, where necessary
• To keep CEO fully updated on Savera UK’s 1-1 Support Service activities and programmes on a weekly/regular basis
• Manage all training and development requests for staff working within the 1-1 Support Service, this includes staff, volunteers and students 
• To liaise with all our existing partners/professionals to ensure service delivery 
• Strengthen our existing relationships and build new partnerships where possible and appropriate 
• To monitor the relevant finances for the 1-1 Support Service (e.g. client grant-making budget)

Organisational and Development:

• To provide evaluation/monitoring and report to the CEO and Board when required 
• To evaluate and develop the 1-1 Support Service, in line with the Savera UK vision
• To contribute to and support the delivery of the short/long term Savera UK strategic business plan and communication strategy
• To uphold the values of Savera UK, and all aspect of its confidentiality and Data Protection policies at all times, for the clients and the business of the organisation
• To maintain and advance the public profile of the organisation across all levels
• To work closely with the wider team of Savera UK; participate and contribute to all levels of communication and engagement
• Ensure that all materials and communications used are accurate and always represent and reflect the Savera UK branding
• To support the development and delivery of training/awareness-raising and undertake presentations, as required by the CEO
• Attend relevant meetings and partnership groups.
• To present at Board meetings, when required
• To support with funding bids, as required
• To support in providing monitoring and evaluation report to external funders 

Health & Safety: 

• To be familiar with relevant policies concerning Health & Safety at work, Safeguarding and relevant health-related policies
• Act as the main point of contact for the 1-1 Support Service, regarding external/partner issues and share information with the CEO
• To assess and manage all risks related to Support Workers, clients and volunteers within the 1-1 Support Service
• To be the first point of contact for any safeguarding concerns, in line with the Savera UK Safeguarding Policy.

General and other:

• To undertake training as identified and approved by the CEO and Board of Directors
• To carry out any other duties commensurate with the role, as required by the CEO and Board

Review arrangements:

The details contained in this job description reflect the content of this job at the date of being prepared. It is, however, possible that over time the nature of the job will change. At that time the CEO/Savera UK Board will expect to revise this job description in consultation with the post holder.

Person Specification:

The successful applicate requires the following:

Essential Skills:

Qualifications & Experiences:

• University degree (in a related subject) or/and equivalent, with at least 2 years experience working in a relevant role: providing 1-1 practical and emotional support, and advocacy, especially within ‘honour’-based abuse and harmful practices/ or within domestic abuse support settings. 
• Significant experience in running a service, day to day, that deals with complex and fast response needs. An excellent understanding of the issues related to ‘honour’-based abuse & harmful practices, and all cultures where these have a high prevalence.
• Experience in managing and motivating staff through day-to-day work as well as handling changes within the organisation. Being involved in project work, planning and setting up initiatives.
• Have experience and understanding of planning and project financial and monitoring requirements.
• Demonstrate experience of working with external partners and evidence of working across voluntary and statutory sectors.
• Demonstrate leadership and vision in managing staff and initiatives.

Skills and communications:

• The ability to pay attention to detail and understand the importance of the organisation’s communication and branding.
• Have the ability to reflect on and to learn lessons from experience and to analyse how effective a project or intervention has been.
• Has excellent interpersonal, communication skills to work across all levels of the organisation with good oral and written communication.
• Significant evidence of working under pressure, as well as encouraging innovative ways to support staff.
• To have excellent organisational and time management skills. Be flexible, and adaptable to work outside working hours, when necessary. 
• Have a high level of numeracy.
• Can effectively present information to a variety of audiences.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and other monitoring and outcomes systems.

Personal Qualities:

• Evidence and show resilience, and be calm under pressure. Has compassion, is flexible and commits to the aims and objectives of the service and Savera UK
• Has the ability to delegate responsibilities effectively, work to tight deadlines and prioritise 
• To inspire and embrace change
• Positive attitude and open-mind; client-focused to make a difference 
• Sensitive to issues relevant to those affected or under threats of ‘honour’-based abuse and harmful practices
• Able to work independently and manage complex sets of relationships with various agencies and communities, staffs and clients
• The post holder needs to be a car owner and a valid UK licence holder

Knowledge & other requirements:

• Relevant Government Policies around ‘honour’-based abuse and harmful practices, Domestic abuse/violence and any other relevant legislation
• Demonstrate knowledge of understanding the communities affected by ‘honour’-based abuse and harmful practices locally, regionally and nationally, with an excellent awareness of cultural, social and health issues. 
• Ability to cope with the challenges associated with the role.
• A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace

Desirable Skills

• Would like the post-holder to be able to undertake relevant courses to gain further knowledge and understanding in this area of work. Knowledge of local stakeholders and priority groups. Knowledge of work-based regulations and GDPR
• Have experience of voluntary, or paid work, in areas of social deprivation and/or within diverse communities, specifically with those affected by ‘honour’-based abuse and harmful practices
• Have an understanding of the relationship between domestic violence/abuse and those affected by ‘honour’-based abuse and harmful practices
• Quick learner

To apply, complete the Application Form (Word doc format) and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form below by the closing date, 12pm on Wednesday 14th April 2021. Please note, we do not accept CVs. We reserve the right to close the vacancy to further applications, if we receive sufficient applications sooner, 

We encourage all women to apply in particular those from underrepresented groups. Please note that a Disclosure & Barring Service check (DBS) will be required for this post. Savera UK is an Equal Opportunities employer.

Registered address: 151 Dale Street, Liverpool L2 2AH Company Number 7564891 Charity Number 1145564

EVENTS MANAGERS

Location: Home-based (with extensive travel covering the below areas) - please note, the post-holder must be located here due to the nature of the role and in order to meet the business need.

Vacancy 1 - based within Wiltshire/Somerset/Dorset/Bristol area

Vacancy 2 - based in Wales/Worcestershire

Contracts available: 2 x secondment opportunity or fixed-term contract from 1st June to 31st December 2021.

Minimum working pattern: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary: Circa £24,000 per annum plus company car or car allowance

Application Deadline: Sunday 18th April 2021, 23:59pm - please note, this vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications are received, so do not hesitate to apply as soon as you can before the closing date where possible to avoid disappointment

Application method: Please provide a CV, you will also be asked some short application questions

Interview Date: Interviews are planned to be held on w/c 26th April. This will be a competency-based interview

Passionate about people and events? Looking for a fresh challenge working on exciting external events for an amazing charity?

We're looking for smart, brave and ambitious event planning gurus to manage and deliver an exceptional supporter experience and maximise income.

What are some of the things I will be doing?

• Taking the lead in organising all aspects of events ranging from 1,000 to 3,500 participants.

• Producing detailed planning documentation, and accurate event budgets within set deadlines to keep within budget, keep a record of event documentation and manage risk

• Building knowledge of and relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and influencers in the communities where events are held (volunteers, suppliers and councils etc) and represent Cancer Research UK within the region to ensure a supporter-centric approach to event delivery, driving supporter experience

• Managing local and national suppliers for each event, negotiating to ensure quality of service whilst keeping costs to a minimum

• Supervising seasonal casual paid-for staff on event day to monitor performance and ensure casual staff deliver in accordance with data compliance, Health and Safety and other guidelines to contribute towards the on-the day experience and the safety of event attendees

What are some of the skills and experience we are looking for...

• A track record of successful event delivery, with a focus on exceptional attendee experience

• A working knowledge of IT systems including purchase order systems, databases, Microsoft office is desirable

• Experience of managing budgets and monitoring and reporting on expenditure

• Experience in evaluating events and projects and implementing improvements

• ·Working knowledge of health and safety guidelines and practices for events

• Full clean driving licence and confident to drive a long wheelbase van

• Requirement for physical activity and heavy lifting, with support where possible, when delivering events

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively, work efficiently and juggle competing priorities

You could be working for a smaller charity looking for the opportunity to work on larger scale events or an accomplished wedding planner and/or conference/banqueting executive looking to gain expertise in managing outside events in a cause driven environment. Diversity is key to our success and our events team come from a range of different industry sectors and backgrounds.

N.B. You must hold a full clean UK driving Licence, live within the region, and be flexible and willing to travel when necessary. For full details, please see the full role profile:

*This role is known internally as Area Events Manager.

About Us

*** Fixed Term Contract to 28th February 2022 *** 

We're the charity who look after and brings to life 2,000 miles of waterways across Wales and England, because we believe that life is better by water. Every role across the Trust plays its part in transforming our canals and rivers into spaces where local people want to spend time and feel better, bringing wellbeing benefits to millions.

The Project Lead will be responsible for the overall project management of the Active Waterways Cheshire programme ensuring that the agreed project outputs and outcomes are met. They will lead on the implementation and delivery of the project strategies to engage over 55s in physical activity and promote behaviour change, manage arising risks and oversee the evaluation of the project outcomes and impacts. They will also develop the sustainability of the programme over the final months of the 3-year project.  

They will play a key role engaging with key stakeholders and partners, encouraging people to get more active through the delivery of our online programme and a guided walking programme.

These programmes work in partnership with Sport England's active ageing campaigns. 

Location - The successful candidate will work remotely, from a location where travel and access to our North West regional offices/hubs and the project delivery locations across Cheshire is possible. 

This a very pro-active and balanced role, aiding both digital and in person delivery at sites as and when required.

All outdoor activities will be conducted under strict Covid-19 guidelines to ensure the safety of both our teams and participants

About the role

Key Accountabilities:

• Implement the strategy for the successful delivery of the face to face and online programmes to meet agreed funder and partner outputs and outcomes.
• Lead on the implementation of the area specific project plans and programmes of activity and engagement.
• Develop and maintain positive and strong relations with key stakeholders, both internally and externally.
• Facilitate and oversee coordination of data gathering in liaison with the evaluation partner.
• Lead on the implementation of the volunteer strategy including the recruitment and selection of volunteers directly engaged in the project.
• Develop practical working relationships with local organisations to facilitate the delivery and marketing of the programme.
• Manage project budgets and ensure key deliverables are reached within the specified timeframe.
• Work in partnership with key agencies, explore and research the findings and outcomes to enhance the social and physical environment to improve access to physical activity outdoors.
• Lead on the implementation of the communications and marketing plan.
• Ensure the safety and safeguarding of all participants in the project.
• Implement, chair and manage the Project Steering Group and support the Advisory group, preparing regular progress reports reporting against key deliverables, programme, risk and budget.
• Work with internal & external partners develop the sustainability of the programme.
• Line management and support of the Active Ageing Project Co-ordinator. 

About you 

• Experience in project management and delivery in areas including health & well-being, physical activity, and volunteering.
• Experience of budget / financial management.
• Proven experience in community development and engagement.
• Proven experience of effective partnership working.
• Experience of line management.
• Experience of volunteer management.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal.
• Strong time management skills.
• Experience with the media and of publicity / marketing.
• Some experience in event planning.
• Some knowledge of gathering, analysing and interpreting data and information.
• Experience in presenting and showcasing outcomes and achievements.
• Strong IT Skills.

Safety Responsibilities 

• Lead by example, ensure your team take responsibility for the safety of colleagues, volunteers, themselves and customers. Comply with Canal & River Trust’s Health & Safety policy and defined standards. Investigate and report incidents, accidents and near misses. Ensure safe use of appropriate equipment, prepare Risk Assessments and Method Statements ensuring contents are understood and acted upon.
• To be aware of your own responsibilities regarding safeguarding and to support our commitment to providing safe environments and working practises that promote and protect the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk at all times. 

DBS

As this role is on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 Exception Order applicants must state the details of any cautions or convictions whether spent or unspent on the self-disclosure section of the application form.

A criminal record is not necessarily a bar to employment with us. HR will advise and decisions made on a case-by-case basis.

We are currently conducting our interview processes virtually as we continue to respect and follow necessary social distancing guidance to protect our team and our candidates.  You may be invited to a face-to-face further stage interview which will always be conducted following strict social distancing guidelines. 

What We Offer

In addition to your salary, we offer access to a generous contributory DC Pension Plan, and excellent annual holiday entitlement. More information on our benefits can be found via our ‘apply’ portal.  

We aim to represent the diverse communities we are part of and welcome applicants from across all sectors of the community. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce brings with it a diversity of ideas, thinking and ways of working which enhances what we do.

All candidates will be treated on the basis of their merits, skills and abilities and solely by being assessed against the requirements for the job. Many of our vacancies can be considered for people who wish to work flexibly, job share or part time. 

Find out more about the work we do on our website. 

About Us

*** Fixed Term Contract to 30th November 2021 ***

We're the charity who look after and brings to life 2,000 miles of waterways across Wales and England, because we believe that life is better by water. Every role across the Trust plays it's part in transforming our canals and rivers into spaces where local people want to spend time and feel better, bringing wellbeing benefits to millions.

Reporting to the Project Lead, the Project Coordinator will support achieving the outcomes of the externally funded Active Waterways Cheshire programme through the coordination and delivery of activities to engage over 55s in physical activity and support volunteer led delivery through the management of a group of Active Waterway volunteers. This a very pro-active and balanced role, aiding both digital and in person delivery at sites as and when required. 

These programmes work in partnership with Sport England's active ageing campaigns. 

Location - The successful candidate will work remotely, from a location where travel and access to our North West regional offices/hubs and the project delivery locations across Cheshire is possible. 

All outdoor activities will be conducted under strict Covid-19 guidelines to ensure the safety of both our teams and participants. 

About the role

Key Accountabilities

• Coordinate & support the delivery of face to face and online programmes of activities for over 55s utilising project volunteers and external agencies.
• Act as activity leader / coach for some activities within the programme
• Support the delivery of the volunteer strategy including the recruitment, selection of volunteers and management of those directly engaged in the project.
• Deliver training to volunteers based on their identified training needs.
• Lead on the coordination of the volunteer induction and training programme
• Provide 1:1 support for project volunteers, including goal setting for both volunteers and participants.
• Support the promotion of volunteering with the project including liaison with stakeholder groups.
• Lead on the collection and capture of data on volunteers and project participants for monitoring and evaluation purposes.
• Support the implementation of the Marketing and Communications plan including the delivery of a local participant and volunteer recruitment campaign.
• Manage the Project Advisory group and lead on communications with the group.
• Prepare risk assessments and safeguarding plans to enable the activities to be undertaken safely and without risk of harm to any individuals in the Trust’s care.
• Ensure that each activity delivered is measured and monitored in line with project requirements.

About You 

• Experience in project & activity delivery / task management.
• Comprehensive experience in managing volunteers.
• Proven experience in community engagement.
• Proven experience in relationship management.
• Some experience in event planning.
• Experience in data collection / evidence to demonstrate project outcomes and impact.
• Some experience with the media and of publicity / marketing.
• Knowledge of safety management.
• Ability to motivate individuals and teams of volunteers and participants.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal.
• Strong time management skills.

Safety Responsibilities 

• Lead by example, ensure your team take responsibility for the safety of colleagues, volunteers, themselves and customers. Comply with Canal & River Trust’s Health & Safety policy and defined standards. Investigate and report incidents, accidents and near misses. Ensure safe use of appropriate equipment, prepare Risk Assessments and Method Statements ensuring contents are understood and acted upon.
• To be aware of your own responsibilities regarding safeguarding and to support our commitment to providing safe environments and working practises that promote and protect the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk at all times. 

DBS

As this role is on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 Exception Order applicants must state the details of any cautions or convictions whether spent or unspent on the self-disclosure section of the application form.

A criminal record is not necessarily a bar to employment with us. HR will advise and decisions made on a case-by-case basis.

We are currently conducting our interview processes virtually as we continue to respect and follow necessary social distancing guidance to protect our team and our candidates.  You may be invited to a face-to-face further stage interview which will always be conducted following strict social distancing guidelines. 

What We Offer

In addition to your salary, we offer access to a generous contributory DC Pension Plan, and excellent annual holiday entitlement. More information on our benefits can be found via our 'apply' portal. 

We aim to represent the diverse communities we are part of and welcome applicants from across all sectors of the community. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce brings with it a diversity of ideas, thinking and ways of working which enhances what we do.

All candidates will be treated on the basis of their merits, skills and abilities and solely by being assessed against the requirements for the job. Many of our vacancies can be considered for people who wish to work flexibly, job share or part time. 

Find out more about the work we do on our website. 

Group Coordinator Anfield, Liverpool GFS 9157

Term time only

Part time 5 hours per week

Salary: £2,535 (£12.86 per hr.)

As part of our Covid recovery and growth plan, GFS are seeking a proactive and organised individual, to open and manage our planned group in Anfield, Liverpool.

About GFS

GFS is a small national charitable organisation with big ambitions. We believe in challenging gender inequality by empowering girls and young women. We achieve this by providing groups where girls and young women build friendships, gain confidence and learn that they are unstoppable.

We create a programme of activities designed to develop confidence, self-esteem, emotional wellbeing and resilience, and recruit and train women volunteers to run those activities in a single gender space.

About the job

As part of our growth plan, GFS is undergoing an exciting change in the way we manage our service delivery. We have big plans to develop clusters of groups in targeted areas of England and Wales, to ensure we are best placed to meet the needs of girls and young women. As part of this change we are looking to recruit group coordinators to both new and existing GFS locations. Successful candidates will coordinate a local GFS group and gain experience in managing a team of volunteers and supporting the growth of GFS in the local area.

You will be responsible for; promoting GFS in schools and local networks to recruit girls/young women; train and lead a team of volunteers to plan and deliver weekly GFS sessions.

You will need experience of youth work or a related field in particular developing and delivering activities for children/young people.

You should be able to; apply equality, diversity, and inclusive practices across your work, operate within GFS’s feminist values, and put girls and young women at the heart of decision making.

You will have the ability to lead, motivate, and inspire volunteers and work as part of a team to deliver a structured programme of activities.

You will be an effective communicator able connect to a variety of audiences; and build your local knowledge to develop effective partnerships with people and organisations.

This post will require unsocial hours. (Evenings and weekend)

Statement of exemption with reference to the Equality Act 2010

The employee may provide girls and young women with personal services, promoting their welfare or education, which can be provided most effectively by a person of the same sex. The girls need a positive role model to build self-esteem, confidence and to help them take responsibility for their lives.

Due to the nature of the role this post is restricted to female applicants only under the Equality Act.

To apply please download the application pack and submit your application by the closing date Monday 19th April 2021 at 17:00 hrs.

Please note CV’s are not accepted.

Skills Co-ordinator
£36,358 per annum
Fixed term contract or Secondment
Maternity cover until May 2022

….a key role in helping us drive member led learning….

About us
Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.
Crisis is committed to ensuring that people with lived experience of homelessness are involved in developing and delivering our services. 

About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team to develop the curriculum for functional and technical skills in Crisis Skylight Merseyside as part of our Vision 2023. The successful candidate will plan a programme of activities/classes to enable homeless and vulnerably housed people to develop their functional and technical skills, confidence, self esteem and inter-personal skills. You will also work with other tutors and teams to embed functional skills into the other learning disciplines. This is a fantastic opportunity in a team we are proud of!

About you
To be successful in this role you will have a track record of managing learner journeys and/or case management with excellent attention to detail. The key to the success of the programme will be strong partnership working with employment, arts, vocational training providers and homelessness organisations across Merseyside.

Benefits
As a member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including: 
 - Interest free loans to purchase a train season ticket or a bike or for a deposit to secure a tenancy
 - Mandatory pension scheme, with an employer contribution of 8.5%
 - 25 days’ annual leave which increases with service to 28 days
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your on-going development to build your skills, experience and career.

How to Apply 
If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below.

If you need to request an application in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment Team, contact details can be found on our website.

Closing date: Sunday 18th April 2021 (at 23:59)

We value diversity, promote equality and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness.

Halton Haven Hospice has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, proactive and inventive part-time Community Fundraiser to join our team.

The right candidate will be an experienced fundraiser who can hit the ground running.  We’re looking for someone who can make a real difference to the people and community that we support.  They will have a demonstrable track record of achieving financial and non-financial objectives and be committed to continuing professional development; with a view to being able to identify and manage any fundraising opportunity that comes their way.  Our job is to raise vital income to support free hospice care and to ensure that it is available not only now but in the future.

This is a public facing role working in a fast-paced and creative environment; often juggling deadlines.  It demands the ability to prioritise workloads and to work both independently and as part of a team.  The successful candidate will work with volunteers, local corporates, schools and the wider community to steward supporters in their fundraising activity.  They will develop ongoing and new partnerships and engage in Hospice-led events and campaigns too.

No two days will be the same but the work will be varied, busy and hugely rewarding.  You will have the opportunity to make your mark and to develop new ideas and fundraising innovations.

Halton Haven Hospice is based in a leafy suburb of Runcorn with good road, rail and canal links.  Situated between Liverpool and Manchester with the iconic city of Chester as a neighbour it has a great deal to offer for individuals and families alike.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.  We recognise and encourage the valuable contribution that people from all backgrounds and experiences bring.  Therefore we offer the additional benefits of:

• Free parking
• Free health benefits scheme (after qualifying period)
• Discounted dining facility
• Training and continuing professional development
• Entitlement to Blue Light card
• The People’s Pension Scheme or continuation of NHS Pension (subject to criteria)
• Salary £22,000 PRO RATA

WHAG is a leading charity delivering quality support services to women, men and their families who are affected by domestic abuse and homeless vulnerable women across North West England. Improving the safety and life opportunities of our service users and supporting them in their recovery

Our people impact on the lives of others and our business everyday so we are committed to developing talent and growing ambition. We are looking for people who want to be the best they can in their role and who want to make a difference day in, day out.

Young People’s Outreach Worker
JOB00000392

Location: Cheshire West and Chester

Salary: £21,018 - £26,500 per annum

Application Deadline: 18 April 2021

Would you like to deliver early intervention and prevention work, in a variety of youth settings?

The service

WDP Cheshire West and Chester is an established community substance misuse service. We actively promote recovery and work with individuals, those affected by someone else’s substance misuse, and the local community to improve the health, wellbeing and functioning of residents.

The role

The successful candidate will work flexibly across a variety of community settings to reach out to young people, engaging with professionals to develop pathways between local services, such as A&E, Mental Health & Youth Offending.Offering bespoke interventions to young people, the successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of universal, targeted and specialist services.

This role plays a key part in preventing young people engaging in substance misuse and other risk-taking behaviour. As such, the successful candidate will be required to deliver a range of drug and alcohol programmes, tailored to the needs of the local communities. Innovation and partnership working are essential skills required for this role. 

Conditions

• Salary band of £21,018 - £26,500 pro rata
• Fixed Term until January 2022
• 25 hours per week

Location

WDP Cheshire West and Chester works across Chester, Ellesmere Port and Northwich. The successful candidate must be able to work across all sites as well as a number of evenings and weekends.

Why should you apply? 

• Flexible working in a range of youth settings
• A new challenge
• Focused caseload

Interested?

For an informal chat about the role, contact Jane Murphy, Service Manager (details can be found on our website).

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 18th April 2021 at 00:00 midnight

WDP and our values

WDP is an innovative behaviour-change charity. We facilitate long-lasting transformation in people’s lives to improve health, wellbeing and social integration.  We work across the fields of substance misuse, young person’s support, employability, sexual health and inpatient services.

All staff are required to work to WDP’s four values:

• Entrepreneurial
• In partnership
• Strong belief in service users
• Community focused

Diversity and Equality 
WDP are a committed equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from disabled candidates, and those form minority ethnic backgrounds.

Safeguarding 
WDP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

DBS 
All posts are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check prior to the confirmation of any job offer.

WHAG is a leading charity delivering quality support services to women, men and their families who are affected by domestic abuse and homeless vulnerable women across North West England. Improving the safety and life opportunities of our service users and supporting them in their recovery

Our people impact the lives of others and our business every day so we are committed to developing talent and growing ambition. We are looking for people who want to be the best they can in their role and who want to make a difference day in, day out.

WHAG is a leading charity delivering quality support services to women, men and their families who are affected by domestic abuse and homeless vulnerable women across North West England. Improving the safety and life opportunities of our service users and supporting them in their recovery

Our people impact on the lives of others and our business everyday so we are committed to developing talent and growing ambition. We are looking for people who want to be the best they can in their role and who want to make a difference day in, day out.

Ronald McDonald House Charities UK is an independent charity which provides free ‘home away from home’ accommodation to families with children in hospital.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Community Fundraiser to join our fast-growing Charity. The role will initially be remote until restrictions ease, with the anticipation that you will then split working hours between home and the two Ronald McDonald Houses in the North West; Manchester and Arrowe Park (Wirral).

Our Community Fundraising team work with a vast range of supporters, inspiring them to help support the families we serve. In the North West, our support is ever-growing and we are looking for someone to support our North West Community Fundraiser to maximise the full potential of the region. In this role, you will be working alongside the Community Fundraiser to provide high standard stewardship to supporters within certain communities whilst cultivating new partnerships in all areas of community fundraising including community groups, the local community and the families that have used our Houses.

This role is perfect for someone who has previous experience in a customer care role who is looking to develop their skills in community fundraising. You will be personal and approachable in order to build lasting relationships, confident in order to present to potential supporters and make proactive approaches and driven by the important work we do in order to provide the best care for our families.

The Candidate Pack will provide you with more information about the role, remuneration and how to apply, and if this sounds like something you will excel in, we’d love to hear from you. Closing date for applications is midnight on Thursday 22nd April 2021.