*** Applicants can be based in Germany, the UK or Johannesburg, South Africa***

This is your chancee to join an amazing team that works to reform economics education around the world. We are excited to launch our search for a Membership Coordinator, a position that it is the heart of what we do and could be a stepping stone to a career in organising or pluralist economics. 

Role title: Membership Coordinator

About Rethinking Economics

Rethinking Economics (RE) is an international network working to build a better economics in society and the classroom. We started as a student movement in 2012 and have since grown to become a registered charity with a 7-person staff team. Through a mixture of campaigning, events and projects, we support over 100 groups in over 30 countries around the world, alongside thousands of supportive members of the public, to reform the university economics curriculum to make it more pluralist, critical and applicable to the real world.

Rethinking Economics is undertaking an exciting transition process in which we are developing and expanding the future of the organisation. We will be accepting candidates from the UK, Germany and candidates based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Over the next year we will be organising another online conference, launching our Members’ Council and training our constantly growing network of groups. It’s an exciting time for Rethinking Economics as it continues to grow across the world.

What we’re looking for

Someone with significant volunteer or work experience in organising, particularly in a student or economics environment. The ideal candidate will be proficient at one to ones and have a keen eye for identifying leaders and what training support they may require. An understanding of organising structures would be very beneficial in this role as well as an understanding of how to run or organise a training event.

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

We are committed to providing equality and fairness for all and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, race, ethnic origin, colour, nationality, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, mental health, religion or age. We encourage and celebrate the different qualities that our colleagues, and others we work with, bring to our work. And we believe that seeing things from a wide range of different perspectives helps us to resolve problems, adapt our approaches and develop as an organisation. We want to bring greater diversity to our team and we’re keen to hear what you think you’ll bring from your own background and experience (beyond your professional skills and knowledge). 

Terms & Conditions

Reporting to: Senior Organiser

Starting salary: £13,800 - £14,400 for 3 days a week. This is based on a pay scale of £23,000 - £24,000 pro rata per annum. Any offer made will be non-negotiable

Start date: January 2021 (negotiable)

Contract type: 1 year contract with possible extension

Hours: 2 or 3 days a week based on 7.5 hours per day, which is reducing to 7 hours per day in April 2021. Regular evening and weekend work will be necessary from time to time, for which time off in lieu can be claimed. We support flexible working across the whole team. 

Benefits: Statutory pension increasing to 5% matched from April 2021 (only applicable to the UK candidates, negotiable for candidates based elsewhere), 25 days holiday pro rata in addition to winter break between Christmas and New Year, access to bespoke economics education, person centred training opportunities, yearly cost of living increase.

Location and Travel: The role will occasionally require international travel to events or to our or one of our partners offices. Any work-related travel will be reimbursed, not including commuting.

For UK based applications – Remote/Flexible. Our office is based in Manchester and you could  be required to travel there on average once per month. 

For South Africa based applications –Office based/Flexible. You will need to be within commutable distance to Institute of Economic Justice, 62 Juta Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg.

For Germany based applications – Remote/Flexible. Our partners are ZOE. Institute for future-fit economies, Thomas-Mann-Str. 36, 53111 Bonn, Germany. For those seeking an office based role candidates will need to be based near or commutable to Bonn. Remote roles can be based anywhere in Germany but you will be required to travel to Bonn on average once per month.

Purpose of the Role: 

To lead on supporting member-groups with induction, training and any administration required with ensuring local groups can thrive.

Responsibilities

Main Areas of Responsibility

• Induction and training of local groups

• Regular one to ones with current groups

• Main contact for all local groups

• Supporting the Senior Organiser on the development of a Members’ Council

• Supporting the Senior Organiser on training or network events

Person Specification - Key Skills and Experience

The role profile asks for a wide range of competencies and we recognise that we are unlikely to find a candidate who fits every requirement. If you fit some of the essential and/or desirable criteria and believe you have the potential to learn the other areas of the role, we’d like to hear from you. A strong background in economics, organising and movement building would be of great advantage.

Essential

• Ability to facilitate meetings
• Experience of working with student or youth organisations / campaigns
• Ability to respond effectively and quickly to requests for support from students
• Fluency (written and spoken) in English

Desirable

• Fluency (written and spoken) in a language other than English
• Experience on delivering training workshops
• Experience of overseeing online communications platforms (e.g. Slack)
• Experience working on economics education reform at a local, national or international level
• Familiarity with how decisions are made at universities and how economics departments are structured

Economics Knowledge Specification

• An interest and understanding of economics, particularly a knowledge of alternative and pluralist economics
• A passion to reform economics teaching and practise

• Higher education qualification in economics or economics with a related social science

Essential Values and Behaviours

• Commitment to RE’s Values of Justice & Fairness, Diversity & Inclusion and Collaboration.
• Ability to adapt to a constantly evolving environment and a movement that is growing.
• Self-reflective, willing to listen and consider other points of view.

• A critical and strategic thinker, able to both see the big picture and have an eye for detail.

Essential Organisational Competencies & Experiences

• Exchanging detailed information to a range of staff and audience, including some who may be unfamiliar with the subject matter
• Building and maintaining good working relationships with colleagues and people
• Having an excellent standard of written and verbal communication
• Ability to respond independently to routine problems or situations.
• Ability to work within agreed resource and budgetary parameters, for example, time spent on projects or a budget for undertaking a particular task.  Contributing to fundraising or consulting bids.
• Ability to work in a way that is consistent with the strategy of the team or function, and Rethinking Economics’ overall vision and strategy.

The Role

DHI is an award-winning charity that challenges social exclusion by supporting people to achieve their potential and contribute to the richness and wellbeing of their community. We are looking for individuals who share our passion for our values of self-direction, stimulation and zest for life and our commitment to our client groups and the local communities we serve.

The Client Contact Coordinator are responsible for processing referrals and undertaking holistic triage assessments by phone. Where needed, referral on to appropriate services within agreed protocols and pathways.

Client Contact Coordinator are also responsible for inputting accurate core data in DHI’s client record data system, providing advice and signposting to professionals, partner agencies, families, carers and service users.

Provide a first point of contact for people referred or self-referring for drug and alcohol services.

Ensure a welcoming and motivating initial contact for all service users and carers, especially those who are new to the system.

How To Apply

Please use the enclosed Job Description and Person Specification to complete an Application Form and Skills Form and send to HR before Midday 15th December 2020. Further information available on the DHI website

Key responsibilities

Tasks will vary from week-to-week depending on priorities, but regular tasks will include:

Clinical Administration and Co-ordination

Work alongside the organisational team to discharge the following duties:

• Book in clients for assessments within a short and responsive timeframe
• Ensure liaison between counsellor and client is timely and accurate following allocation of clients to suitable counsellors (including taking note of complex matches),
• Co-ordinate the counselling waiting list, monitor and suggest new ways of working to minimise the delay
• Co-ordinate the clinical service outputs and support preparation of service statistics monthly to contribute to the dashboard
• Respond to information requests from staff, counsellors, clients or external organisations in a timely manner
• Prioritise supporting counsellors to complete assessments promptly and accurately, including CORE completion and monitoring
• Provide training in CORE compilation, interpretation and safe use with counsellors and evaluation of support being? critical for individuals and the organisation
• Support the Clinical Lead with a range of allocations from routine assessments to the most appropriate counsellor for 1:2:1 therapy work
• Point of clinical contact, to work alongside the Service Director, in the absence of the Clinical Lead.

Quality and Compliance

• Ensure post-holder and all counsellors understand and follow mandatory organisational and BACP accredited policies and processes
• Support Somerset Counselling Centre to retain organisational membership of BACP and adhere to BACP ethical framework for the counselling professions
• Comply with safeguarding policies implementation, including roadmap to risk and supporting risk management of clients - mandatory training for all
• Support the GDPR requirements for counsellors’ work following the Somerset Counselling Centre policies and procedures.  Appropriate recording keeping within our secure systems - mandatory training for all
• Support any changes in digital transformation – internally and externally.  Client management system internally – become the clinical system champion
• Support work to contribute to the client feedback process: improvements, changes to implement and support response to any complaints
• Undertake appropriate personal therapy supervision which meets the needs of the role and your therapeutic practice.

Service Delivery

• Support the Clinical Lead by the co-ordination of safe, professional and accessible delivery of long term, short term and project therapeutic services  
• Monitor the safe execution of counselling in all settings.
• Work with the organisational team to support successful projects delivery
• Deliver 1:2:1 therapy and group work to meet the needs of specific project work and co-ordinate support from counsellors supporting SCC to deliver high standards of service
• Contribute ideas to enable development of bids for new projects or grants to generate income
• Support the Clinical Lead with on-going student placements, volunteer placements and support in organising a development calendar and CPD programme.

Overall

• Contribute to team meetings, counsellor meetings with both staff and volunteers to collaborate, discuss and agree upon any required changes to service specifications and communications
• Attend elements of Trustee meetings when required
• Ensure confident and positive representation of self and SCC externally to promote the work of psychodynamic therapy
• Undertake such duties not included in the job description, relevant to the level of role, as reasonably discussed with clinical lead and service director
• On occasions, being available for out of core hours and flexible working.

Person specification

The person specification seeks to define a person most likely to be suited to the job of Somerset Counselling Centre: Senior Counsellor Co-ordinator.  Candidates are required to meet all the essential conditions and requirements listed (E) and the majority of the desired requirements (D). Please refer to these conditions and requirements in any supporting statement that accompanies your application, as they will be used to help select candidates for interview.

Conditions

• Positively supports the mission, aims and work of Somerset Counselling Centre (E)

Qualifications and experience

• 5 years post counselling qualification experience (E)
• Recognised qualification in counselling or psychotherapy (Level 4 two-year diploma minimum) (E)
• Experience of client allocations (E)
• Experience of client assessments (E)
• Experience of supporting group work (E)
• Minimum of certificate in counselling supervision or equivalent experience (for example approx.10 years of counselling experience.) (D)
• BACP accreditation/UKCP reg or equivalent (E)
• Significant safeguarding experience (E)
• Membership of a professional body, preferably BACP, UKCP or BPS (E)
• Experience of delivering talks and presentations. (D)
• Experience of co-ordinating counsellors (volunteers) (E)
• Implementing and reviewing policy and procedure. (E)
• Working within internal and external quality frameworks and supporting improvements in quality. (D)
• Compiling and interpreting performance data and reporting against service targets. (E)
• Successful experience of planning and co-ordinating multiple activities at once. (E)

Knowledge

• Knowledge of and empathy for the issues facing people with mental health problems. (E)
• Knowledge of the day-to-day application of relevant legislation e.g. GDPR, Equality and Diversity, Safeguarding. (E)
• A thorough understanding of different counselling modalities and their pros and cons within a short-term counselling framework (E)
• Understanding of the principles of ensuring safe service provision for people at risk and how these are put into practice. (E)
• A thorough understanding of the BACP ethical framework for counselling professions (E)

Skills/attributes/abilities

• Excellent communication skills and able to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences. (E)
• Skilled in promotion and communications around sales/income generation and partnership working. (D)
• Commitment to service user involvement and able to work with service user groups (E)
• Is committed to working and striving to create equal opportunities for all people (E)
• Commitment to working within the policies of Somerset Counselling Centre including equal opportunities and confidentiality. (E)
• Positive attitude, passionate about working for Somerset Counselling Centre and able to inspire people to be part of a positive and can do culture. (E)
• Team player and able to form positive, professional relationships with everyone within the organisation. (E)
• Able to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders (E)
• Creative approach the support to identify appropriate opportunities to take Somerset Counselling Centre forward. (D)
• Strong organisational skills and able to take control of own workload and meet deadlines. (E)
• High professional standards and the ability to communicate these clearly to others. (E)
• IT literate to aid communication and analysis of work (E)
• Willing to undertake training and development. (E)
• Access to own vehicle with appropriate licence and insurance

Here at Human Appeal we have an exciting opportunity for a Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator to join our team based in Cheadle, Greater Manchester (although the role will initially be home-based during Covid-19 restrictions). You will join us on a full-time basis as part of an initial 1-year fixed term contract with a view to progressing into a permanent role. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £25-30k per annum.

Human Appeal is a faith-based charity that aims to abolish poverty by providing humanitarian aid, sustainable development programs and championing advocacy for our beneficiaries worldwide.

As Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator, the successful candidate will play an integral role in M&E system design and implementation, and M&E budgeting, as well as supporting proposal writing and providing M&E technical support to Human Appeal’s Field Offices and implementing partners. All with a view to accurately and effectively measure project impact to feed back to donors and retain their support, as well as reporting this information to the wider Programmes department so that improvements can be made in Human Appeal’s program management processes to optimize their beneficiary reach. We are ideally looking to appoint somebody immediately to this role.

Benefits of joining us as our Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator include:

- 35 days Annual Leave
- Matched pension contribution
- Employee discounts and memberships
- Prayer facilities
- Opportunity to really make a difference!

Key duties and responsibilities of the Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator:

- Design and develop Human Appeal’s M&E framework, policies, forms and data management systems to create a consistent and effective M&E process at Human Appeal
- Lead on all aspects of M&E in the Programmes department and oversee all M&E processes at Field Office and Local Partner level
- Contribute M&E technical expertise to institutional funding exercises in order to increase donor support and institutional income year-on-year
- Provide M&E feedback to donors in the form of reports, and to the Programmes department in the form of recommendations, to improve Human Appeal’s project management processes and retain donor support

What we’re looking for in our Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator:

- Graduate in a related field, e.g. International Development or Economics, ideally with a Master’s level qualification
- Accredited / certified in Monitoring and Evaluation with a Core Humanitarian Standard certification
- At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role at an INGO, conducting monitoring and evaluation activities for donor-funded initiatives
- Strong technical knowledge of M&E theory, MEAL systems and processes
- Proven experience in reviewing, monitoring and evaluating programmes, and using quantitative and qualitative methods and approaches
- Solid project management experience with the ability to manage multiple project strands simultaneously
- Experience in planning and managing surveys, developing and refining data collection tools, and with data quality assessments and oversight
- Experience of using participatory approaches in development projects
- Demonstrable experience of producing Programme Impact reports
- Fluent English is essential. Additional languages, e.g. Arabic, Urdu are desirable
- Passionate and knowledge about the international development sector

This would be an ideal role for an experienced Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator looking to make a difference in a rewarding role within the Charity Sector!

We are looking to appoint this role ASAP and will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis so for the best chance of success please click ‘apply’ today to become our Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator – we would love to hear from you.

A Little Bit About Human Appeal…

We have a high staff satisfaction rating of 4.5 out of 5 on Glassdoor! Here’s why:

What our CEO Says:

“We are faith-based but not faith-specific. We have faith in all of humanity and believe we can achieve great things when we work together. So, come and be part of a dynamic global charity where we celebrate our differences, as well as our common humanity”

Dr Mohamed Ashmawey

What our Staff Say:

“At Human Appeal, each one of us has the opportunity to influence others. If you are prepared to challenge yourself there are no limits, so come and make it happen!”

Simon, Systems and Reporting Manager

“Everyone’s friendly and eager to help. We’re a small team, but everyone has their own thing about them that makes them unique. Someone teaches me something new every day! Everyone is close and we have lunch together. Being a part of Human Appeal is like a second family!”

Eleanor, Volunteers Assistant

“The reasons I have remained working within the charity sector, and specifically with Human Appeal, is the feeling of contentment. I feel that I am contributing towards a greater cause – I am part of a bigger picture – and I get to meet like-minded people”

Jahed, Business Analyst

What We Have Achieved So Far This Year:

We have provided emergency aid to 10,770 of the most vulnerable people across Yemen

We have supported 1,000 Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh

We have provided 300 refugee families in Jordan with essential winter aid

We have helped 36,643 people to have enough food to break their fast during Ramadan

We have collected and distributed 21,124 coats to the homeless in the UKWe have provided 258 families with emergency food packs in Manchester

COME AND JOIN THE FAMILY – click ‘apply’ today!

Are you an experienced marketing professional looking to apply your skills to a passionate network committed to positive change? Are you ready to tell thousands of people about permaculture and positive change? Are you comfortable working online? Are you excited to work with a variety of products and projects? Are you looking for a flexible working pattern in an organisation committed to good People Care? If so, read on!

Who are we?

The Permaculture Association works to empower individuals and communities to design their homes, gardens, farms, businesses and whole lives in order to collectively generate a sustainable future. By putting ethics first and using natural systems as a model, there are simple and innovative ways to live fairly and sustainably now and in the future.

Our work is wide-ranging and varied, supporting permaculture education, research, networking and action. We are a growing charity, with 1700(+) members, and partnerships with organisations in the UK and internationally.

The Finance Coordinator role in a nutshell

We are seeking a finance coordinator to join our small and dedicated team. We work online using G-Suite, CiviCRM, Slack, & Zoom and other tools to enable us to collaborate and stay connected. Duties of the Marketing Coordinator include:

• Sales and marketing: develop and execute sales and marketing strategies and campaigns, upskilling the team in sales and marketing
• Communications: use our platforms to produce new content to tell permaculture
  stories and market products
• Website and social networking: social media campaigns, bespoke targeted email campaigns
• Finance and admin: report on progress against budget targets
• Monitoring and evaluation: monitor, share results and adapt plans appropriately

Who we are looking for

As an inclusive employer and membership organisation, we want our staff team to better reflect the communities in which we live and work. Therefore we welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to creating an organisation that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities.

We are looking for an excellent communicator, who is creative with a keen desire to innovate. The role would suit someone highly enthusiastic about permaculture and sustainability, with knowledge of relevant markets and trends, and hands-on experience developing marketing campaigns and promotions. We are a small team and we really want someone who is conscientious, energetic, and well organised, able to be flexible and responsive, and prepared to work hard to meet targets.

What next?

Please read the full Job Description and Person Specification carefully, and get in touch if you have any questions or would like an informal discussion. The application form and all supporting information can be found via our website or attached here. We look forward to hearing from you.

Member Services Officer x 2

35 hours per week, full-time

As Member Services Officer, you will be the first point of contact for members and prospective members, resolving all membership enquiries through a range of communication channels on behalf of the College.

The Member Services Officer is a new role within the Membership Engagement Team, and there are two vacancies available, created specifically to respond to the changing and increasing number of enquiries from members by telephone, email and online webchat.

Reporting to the Membership Engagement Manager, you will work alongside colleagues within the team to efficiently promote the purpose, benefits and services of the College to increase membership recruitment and retention.

With a good standard of education, you will have a background of working in a similar role within a membership environment along with practical knowledge and experience of updating and managing CRM systems, data entry and manipulation. Experience of implementing process improvement within a membership organisation would be an advantage.

Your first-class communication skills combined with proven experience of delivering high calibre customer service will ensure that you can confidently communicate with individuals at all levels of seniority, being able to resolve any membership issues that arise on behalf of the College.

A committed team player with a demonstrable background of collaborative working, you should also have strong organisational skills and the ability to multitask, whilst able to build and maintain good relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

With the current COVID-19 pandemic, all staff are currently working remotely.

The Royal College of Emergency Medicine was established to advance education and research in Emergency Medicine. The College is responsible for setting standards of training and administering examinations in Emergency Medicine for the award of Fellowship and Membership of the College as well as recommending trainees for CCT in Emergency Medicine. The College works to ensure high quality care by setting and monitoring standards of care and providing expert guidance and advice on policy to relevant bodies on matters relating to Emergency Medicine.

At RCEM diversity, equality and inclusion is an integral part of our culture so it is important to us that this is reflected in everything that we do. We welcome applications from all individuals irrespective of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, marital status or parental responsibilities to ensure we actively embrace an inclusive and representative culture that encourages, supports and celebrates our differences.

For further information and to apply, please send your CV and covering letter via the application link. Please draw upon your experiences in your life, education, work, or voluntary roles to address to the points outlined in the Person Specification.  It is essential that a comprehensive cover letter is provided in order to be considered for shortlisting.

Successful candidates will be contacted within 7 days of the closing date.

1st stage of the interview process will be a 15 minute phone interview with a scenario based task which will take place on the 18th December.

2nd stage interviews will be on the 23rd December. 

Peer Aid is recruiting!

Opportunity to join this exciting new service as a Peer Aid Co-ordinator. Peer Aid provides integrated peer support within the National Gambling Treatment Service.

Please refer to attached Job Pack. Please send queries, completed application forms and CV's to Matt Blanks, Service Manager

Thank you 

The Natural History Museum is both a world-leading science research centre and the most visited natural history museum in Europe. With a vision of a future in which both people and the planet thrive, it is uniquely positioned to be a powerful champion for balancing humanity's needs with those of the natural world.

It is custodian of one of the world's most important scientific collections comprising over 80 million specimens. The scale of this collection enables researchers from all over the world to document how species have and continue to respond to environmental changes - which is vital in helping predict what might happen in the future and informing future policies and plans to help the planet.

We are at a pivotal moment in our history as we launch a new strategy setting out our role as the natural world faces increasing threats. Building on our world-leading collection, global reputation for science and as one of the world's leading visitor attractions, the NHM has ambitious plans leading up to the 150 anniversary of the opening of the Waterhouse Building in 2031, making this a truly exciting time to be part of the NHM team.

About the role

Our Development Department generates philanthropic income to help us create a Natural History Museum for the future - investing in capital development, attaining vital acquisitions for the collection, transforming our galleries, developing innovative exhibitions and undertaking ground-breaking scientific research on issues that affect us all.

This is a key role within the team with responsibility for management of Membership and Supporter Engagement data via Microsoft Dynamics CRM database. You will champion database usage, be responsible for the integrity of the data, provide professional support and training to users, and lead on data selections.

You will be responsible for ensuring the database is maintained and up to date in line with data protection legislation, for processing donations and gift aid, and regular housekeeping activities to ensure data accuracy and quality. You will also lead on the review, design and implementation of the processes, policies and procedures connected with Microsoft Dynamics to ensure best practice across the department.

About you

You will be an expert supervisor level user of Microsoft Dynamics or equivalent with the ability to perform complex database processes, queries and exports. You will also have excellent communications skills, with the ability to act as the department's key contact for all things data and database related.

Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise your own workload, deal with conflicting demands and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines will be key to see you succeed in this position.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 7 December

Interviews expected 17-18 December

To apply, please visit and upload your CV with a covering letter, which clearly outlines how you meet our person specification.

Job title: Membership Development Officer

Region: London

Directorate: Membership

Contract: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract, Full Time, 35 Hours

Salary:  £29,702 per annum (£25,250 plus £4,452 London Weighting)

About The Royal British Legion

The Legion is at the heart of a national network that supports our Armed Forces community through thick and thin – ensuring their unique contribution is never forgotten. We’ve been here since 1921 and we’ll be here as long as they need us.

Our Values and Behaviours

Does the following describe you?

• A desire to provide a great customer service and support
• Enjoy and thrive in working in teams and with others
• Passionate about supporting the Armed Forces community and honouring their contribution
• Come to work each day to be the best you can and to learn and develop
• An encourager, eager to share your knowledge and experience to help others

If so then we would like to hear from you ….

The Role

The Membership Development Officers play a key role in leading the development and delivery of an improved membership experience through recommending changes to the current membership journey and membership offer, as well as supporting engagement across the membership network.

Next year, the Legion celebrates its 100th anniversary as a charity and a century of support for the Armed Forces community. With lots of exciting activities planned already, our engagement with our members is critical to ensuring we maintain an active and dedicated community that is relevant for the next 100 years. The Membership Development team will work closely with other departments and organisations to provide bespoke activity for our centenary as well as introducing new initiatives that add value to the membership experience.

You will need to have an eye for detail and an organised approach to your work to support multiple projects. These projects will also need regular communication with members and reporting to internal stakeholders, so a high degree of experience in managing complex messages clearly and concisely will be important for the role.

The role is primarily office based in London, however, due to COVID 19, it is likely you will start working from home.  This role would likely begin remotely and then follow government and organisational guidelines on returning to the office, with potential opportunities to continue to work from home on a regular basis going forward.

How to Apply

Please apply by clicking ‘Apply online’

Closing date for this role is Wednesday 9th December 2020

We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and submit your application form as soon as possible.

Recruitment: Di’s Diamonds Development Activities Coordinator at Age UK Redbridge, Barking and Havering

Age UK Redbridge, Barking and Havering are recruiting for:

Di’s Diamonds Development Activities Coordinator
Salary:  £ 23,220 per annum pro rata (£18,576 actual)
Hours: 28 hours per week
Closing date: Monday 7th December 2020 at 12:00pm
Proposed interview date: Tuesday 15th December 2020

We are looking for a Coordinator for the management of a service facilitating social, cultural and leisure activities for older people across Redbridge and Barking & Dagenham. You will be working alongside our other Di’s Diamonds Coordinators already facilitating services across Havering. You will play a significant role in reducing social isolation through developing activities and events, including on line activities and volunteering opportunities and promoting them to older people.

You will be identifying opportunities to develop the service in liaison with the Senior Manager and other colleagues.

As a Coordinator you will be managing a small team of volunteers who will assist with leading activities, and will work with professionals from health, social care and the voluntary sector to increase the reach of the service and develop opportunities for joint working. You will be responsible for recruiting volunteers to support older people in accessing activities.

Successful applicants will have experience of working with and understanding the needs of older people, in a paid or voluntary capacity. You will need to have the ability to write reports, maintain records and communicate effectively both one to one and as part of a team as well as supporting and motivating volunteers. Good computer skills and accurate record keeping are also required. An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post.

The Charity

The Youth Adventure Trust is a youth development charity working with vulnerable young people aged 11 to 16 years old from Wiltshire and Swindon. Our outdoor activity based Youth Adventure Programme enables young people to challenge themselves, experience success, learn to go beyond their own expectations and grow in confidence. Through a series of residential camps and day activities they are able to build resilience, self esteem and develop social and life skills. The Mentoring Scheme is an additional offer for those young people identified as in need of some further individualised support at the end of the main programme. Volunteer mentors work with a young person for up to a year, supporting them with issues they are experiencing, continuing to develop their confidence, resilience and life skills, and working towards the outcomes the young person has identified for themselves. The Trust’s Bursary Scheme is open to all those young people who have completed the main programme to assist their next steps into further activities. All our services are provided completely free of charge to the young people who are nominated to take part. Our aim is to make a lasting improvement to the lives of vulnerable young people.

The Role

We are looking for a motivated individual to support the delivery and expansion of our Mentoring and Bursary Schemes. You will be involved in all aspects of the schemes, supporting the Mentoring Manager to ensure they run effectively. You will need experience of direct work with young people, as well as experience working with or managing volunteers.

This role includes responsibility for:

• Supporting the young people’s transition from the main programme into the Mentoring Scheme including attending their Pathway Days, and acting as a key point of contact for young people and their parents.
• Assisting the recruitment of volunteer mentors including fulfilling our commitment to Safer Recruitment.
• Organising, preparing and information sharing with volunteers to ensure they are ready to fulfil their role.
• Supporting the matching process to establish the best fit between young people and mentors.
• Acting as a key point of contact and support for volunteers throughout their time as a mentor, including being available on-call during session times which may occur in the evening and occasionally at weekends.
• Working in partnership with the young people’s families, referral agencies and other organisations to maximise the benefits for the young people involved.
• Creating and delivering training opportunities for new and existing volunteers in conjunction with the Mentoring Manager.
• Administrating all aspects of a volunteer and young person’s involvement with the Mentoring Scheme, including completing the relevant checks and references, record keeping and database maintenance.
• Facilitating young people’s access to the Bursary Scheme including promoting the scheme, assessing applications, identifying and acquiring items and requesting follow up feedback.
• Supporting the effective monitoring of the schemes and measurement of young people’s outcomes.
• Participating in sector networking and awareness raising on behalf of the Youth Adventure Trust.
• Acting as an ambassador for the Youth Adventure Trust at all times.

The post is subject to a six months’ probationary period.

The Candidate

To be up to the challenge you will need excellent understanding and a proven track record of working with vulnerable and challenging young people. You will need comprehensive knowledge of volunteering, and demonstrable skills at building effective relationships with volunteers, parents/carers, and professional organisations. You will need strong engagement skills to effectively support both the young people and volunteer mentors. You’ll be an excellent communicator, a strong team player and an exemplary role model.

We need someone with:

• Experience of direct work with vulnerable young people, ideally within a mentoring context.
• Experience of recruiting, supporting and working with volunteers.
• Experience of working in partnership with parents/carers and other professionals.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive attitude, high energy and enthusiasm for the work of the Youth Adventure Trust.
• Self-motivation and the ability to work on their own initiative to plan and manage their workload.
• Excellent time management and prioritising skills.
• Excellent administrative skills and a methodical and thorough approach.
• The ability to perform well and problem solve in high-stress and changing situations. A flexible and dynamic approach.
• Strong IT skills including experience of e-mail, MS Office, databases and social media.

In addition:-

• The ability to work flexible hours, evenings and weekends as required, is essential - if you are looking for a predictable 9-5 work environment, this won’t be the right fit.
• A full clean driving licence and access to your own vehicle is required.

Safer Recruitment

The Youth Adventure Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. Therefore;

• a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Disclosure will be required for this post;
• we will seek references on shortlisted candidates before interview, and may approach previous employers for information to verify particular experience or qualifications;
• if the applicant is shortlisted, any relevant issues arising from his or her references or application will be taken up at interview;
• if the applicant is currently working with children, on either a paid or voluntary basis, his or her current employer will be asked about disciplinary offences relating to children, including any in which the penalty is “time expired” (e.g. where a warning could no longer be taken into account in any new disciplinary hearing), and whether the applicant has been the subject of any child protection concerns, and if so, the outcome of any enquiry or disciplinary procedure. If the applicant is not currently working with children but has done so in the past, then contact will be made with that employer who will be asked about these issues; and
• applicants should note that providing false information is an offence and could result in the application being rejected, or dismissal if the applicant has been selected, and possible referral to the police.

Please review our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy available on our website.

How to Apply

Please complete the Application Form which includes the opportunity to outline why you think you are suitable for this role, making specific reference to the Role and Candidate descriptions above.

Applications Closing Date: Monday 18th January 2021 at 9am

Interview Date: Tuesday 26th January 2021 (Frome, Somerset)

A second interview will be held for selected candidates on Saturday 30th January 2021 (Wiltshire)

Unfortunately we are unable to reimburse interview expenditure incurred.

The Youth Adventure Trust sincerely thanks all those who apply, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Background:

Mary Frances Trust (MFT) is a Charitable Company established in 1994 by carers, people accessing mental health services and professionals to support people experiencing mental health problems. It is a non-medical service set up to address the social consequences of mental ill-health on the lives and well-being of mental health service users.

These include the following:

• low self-esteem and self-confidence (compounded by the negative attitudes in our society towards those with mental health problems)

• social isolation and exclusion from many areas of community life (including leisure, volunteering and education)

• low income because of long term reliance on Benefits (Mental Health service users have the lowest rate of employment of any group of disabled people)

• poorer physical health and reduced life expectancy compared to the general population.

The social model MFT works within is based on three principles:

• Membership of a caring and supportive community.

• Active and voluntary service user involvement in every aspect of running our organisation (this includes day-to-day activities and monitoring, reviewing and co-producing projects and services)

• Equal and respectful relationships between staff and service users.

Specifically, we are looking for a very motivated and able Community Connections Support Coordinator, who will appreciate the exciting opportunity of working with a variety of clients with mental health problems helping them develop their potential.

The Area Support Coordinator will be required to coordinate and lead on activities and groups and carry out one to one advice and support sessions for people residing in Surrey

MFT are commissioned by Surrey County Council and Surrey Downs Clinical Commissioning Group to provide leadership for Community Connections Mental Health Services in Mole Valley, Epsom & Ewell, East Elmbridge, and Banstead. We are also to be contracted to provide services within West Elmbridge.

Surrey Community Connections services are open access services, delivered by the third sector, to support people (aged 16 and over) with mental health needs to stay well in their communities. The services promote social inclusion, community participation, mental wellbeing, and recovery by connecting people to ‘mainstream’ activities in their community by offering a variety of group activities and one to one support.

Job Purpose:

This a 1year fixed term contract which may result in a fulltime permanent position (this is not assured). The person we are looking for will be required to meet all relevant requirements of our Community Connections contract.

• MFT delivers its programmes using both face to face and virtual platforms

•  During Covid the work is likely to be homebased.

Key Responsibilities: Responsibilities of Community Connections Area Support Coordinator

• As part of a staff team, to engage with clients using services provided by MFT

• To work with staff, clients and volunteers to maintain a safe, respectful and pleasant environment for everyone using the service

• To support and encourage clients to participate in mainstream activities in the community (such as education, sports, leisure, faith, employment)

• To work with people using their service to identify their aspirations and needs by using the recovery star outcomes monitoring tool, both at first contact with the service and at regular intervals to work with the person to achieve their identified goals.

• To support the other members of the Community Connections team in planning and delivering the courses, groups and activities that take place on the virtual programme

• To maintain contact with those using the service via differing methods, for welfare checks and one-to-one emotional support appointments

• To work and actively implement all operational policies and procedures

• To become familiar with relevant aspects of the day-to-day operations of MFT (including resources and equipment)

• To remain faithful to, and to practise, the highest possible degree of user involvement

• To be accountable to the Programme Manager for all activities undertaken as part of the MFT programme, in particular through supervision and agreed objectives

• To represent, when required, MFT at a variety of fora, including those responsible for the planning and delivery of mental health services

• To maintain the highest professional standards

• To maintain appropriate, professional boundaries with clients, complying with MFT policies and procedures

• To always act in the best interest of the organisation, our clients, Management Board and associates. Responsibilities of the Community Connections Area Coordinator (specific for the role)

• To coordinate groups, courses and activities and work with the programme manager to produce a quality service.

• To work with the wider Community Connections team and Coproduction groups to develop a vibrant programme of activities, groups, and courses for people using MFT

• To accept and process initial referrals and implement individual monitoring tools (Recovery Star)

• To establish and maintain a strong and positive rapport with clients of the MFT and to assist them with achieving their own goals

• To be able to assess risk on a daily basis and react accordingly

• To motivate people attending groups, activities and one to one sessions.

• To promote “if you don’t do it, it doesn’t happen” attitude

• To help people adapt to change within mental health services

• To support and provide assistance with any relevant initiatives undertaken by the people using the service

• To manage and work with volunteers helping out with groups and activities

• To work with the team of professionals and communicate well with colleagues working from different locations

• To conduct ongoing evaluation of the programmes and services and implement improvements as necessary

• To establish and sustain strong and appropriate working relationships with our partnership organisations and other external organisations

• To keep up to date with all the opportunities available for our clients

• To monitor and evaluate activities and provide data for our funders and trustees

• To maintain databases and undertake any other administrative duties.

This is not an exhaustive list of the duties that may need to be undertaken. It may be necessary to undertake other duties in order to fulfil the objectives of the charity.

East European Resource Centre is looking for a driven Community Giving Coordinator to develop digital individual giving and community giving platforms.

Deadline: CLOSED

Details how to submit an application: send CV with a short explanation how you meet requirements of the person specification using your skills and experience. Details are included in the job pack attached.

You will develop digital giving tools as well as community giving platforms in order to maximise income for our mission but also to use individual giving as a tool to increase outreach to new audiences and further promote the mission of our charity.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with experience in individual giving fundraising, community fundraising, digital marketing or sales who wants to have tangible impact on lives of the most disadvantaged and marginalised Eastern Europeans! You will be a team worker and excellent communicator able to look beyond donations to real promotion of our work through fundraising asks.

We encourage candidates with lived experience of migrating from Central and Eastern Europe or Central European diaspora in the UK to apply for this position.

East European Resource Centre (EERC) is an independent charity that has been providing advice and support to disadvantaged Eastern European migrants since 1984. Since the 2004 / 2007 EU enlargement, our core user group comes from the accession countries. Our mission is supporting Eastern European migrants who experience poverty, exploitation and social exclusion in order to help them to make choices about their lives and realize their potential as equal members of communities. This position is an opportunity to help to fund our vital services and expand our reach to new audiences.

Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working in an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Do you believe in our values; to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaborate, innovate, and take accountability?

Then Advance could be the career choice for you!

Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls who are survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending.  We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community. 

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A MARAC (MULTI AGENCY RISK ASSESSMENT CONFERENCE) COORDINATOR TO JOIN OUR TEAM ON A PERMANENT BASIS

Job: MARAC Coordinator

Contract: Permanent

Salary:  Starting from £27,000 with less experience to £30,000 with relevant demonstrable experience

Working hours: 35 hours per week according to contract terms

Work location: Based in Brent

About us:

Advance delivers nationally accredited, quality marked domestic abuse services in Hammersmith & Fulham, Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea and Brent. We work within a coordinated partnership response to domestic violence to provide independent domestic violence advocacy and support for women, children and young people and women’s community services for women who are involved in the criminal justice system, in anti-social behaviour or are at risk of breaking the law.

The advocacy and MARAC project in Brent is composed of a Team Manager, IDVAs, MARAC Coordinator and MARAC Administrator. The aim of the project is to support survivors of domestic abuse who are at high and medium risk of domestic abuse to know their options and reduce their risk. This work is carried out through one to one support with survivors and in working closely with partner agencies to improve the response to survivors.

The MARAC Coordinator will:

• Coordinate, administer, and manage the smooth operation of the MARAC.
• Bring together agencies to ensure that local systems are truly keeping survivors safe, holding perpetrators to account, and preventing domestic abuse.
• Be located in Brent and meet MARAC partners in a variety of settings in the community.
• Spend time raising awareness of the service, domestic abuse, and the MARAC in addition to training agencies on the MARAC and inducting new MARAC representatives on the MARAC.
• Identify partner agencies to attend MARAC and liaise with senior managers to secure membership.
• Work closely with a broad range of permanent partner agencies to ensure that all relevant members of staff are familiar with the MARAC process, their role and responsibilities within it and receive appropriate training, induction and information as necessary.
• Develop and maintain the necessary documentation to ensure the smooth running of the MARAC.
• Identify case practice issues and bring it to the relevant Manager.

Please find the full job description attached.

Applications close on Friday 18th December 2020.

Please note that we will be scheduling interviews on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close the post earlier than advertised. We encourage applications at your earliest convenience.

To apply: Please send your CV along with a supporting statement setting out how you meet the criteria for the role and indicating where you first saw this role advertised, your notice period and salary expectations.

Please note that any offer of employment will be made subject to references and confirmation of the right to work in the UK and satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This role also requires police vetting.

This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. 

Advance is committed to equality and diversity and strongly encourages applications from women with disabilities, from BME backgrounds and the LBT community, and with personal experience of the criminal justice system.