Service Manager (Carers' Hub Rochdale)

Location: Carers' Hub Rochdale (flexible hybrid working arrangements - home/office)

37 hours per week

FTE £29,000 – £31,000 per annum (dependent upon experience)

For more information, please see attached below our Recruitment pack which includes the Job Description, Person Specification and how to apply. 

About the role

n-compass are looking to recruit a Service Manager to join the Rochdale Carers’ Hub team. The purpose of this job role is to manage and lead the operations of the Service, identifying and supporting unpaid carers in their caring role. The role will also undertake distinct project management duties such as staff management, monitoring performance/quality, reporting, implementing policy/process and stakeholder management.

About you

We are looking for people who are passionate about supporting unpaid Carers to reduce the impacts of their caring role by providing professional and quality support. We are looking for someone with; experience of managing a service including staff management, supervision and support; experience of being responsible for and working in partnership to meet contractual obligations and experience of evaluating delivery and leading continuous improvements/change

Most importantly, we are looking for people who are highly motivated, hardworking, flexible and who really want to make a difference.

About us

n-compass was established in 2009 and is a not-for-profit organisation determined to improve the lives of vulnerable people across the North of England, delivering a range of Advocacy, Health and Wellbeing, Carers and Counselling services. N-compass’ values are what inspire us to make a difference and enhance life opportunities for adults and young people across local communities by being, professional, responsive, innovative, dynamic and empowering. They determine what we do, how we do it and what we are trying to achieve.

Benefits

• A local employer working with local people
• 25 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday!
• Health Plan Scheme
• Buy and sell annual leave scheme
• 5% Employer Pension contribution
• A protected company-wide learning and development funding pot

If you would like to apply for this position, please see attached below our Recruitment pack which includes the Job Description, Person Specification and how to apply. 

The closing date is Friday 5th November 2021 at 12 noon. Interview dates are yet to be confirmed.

n-compass is an equal opportunities employer.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check (formally CRB)
Registered Charity Number: 1128809

About FareShare UK

FareShare is the UK’s national network of charitable food redistributors, made up of 18 independent organisations. Together, we take good quality surplus food from right across the food industry and get it to almost 11,000 frontline charities and community groups. During 2020, we redistributed 113 million meals through our FareShare Regional Centres and our retail surplus model FareShare Go, reaching over 1 million people.

Hunger is a growing issue in the UK and while there is surplus food that is otherwise going to waste, we believe that this food should be used to feed people first.

The COVID19 pandemic has shone a spotlight on the issue of food insecurity in the UK and with it, FareShare’s ability to get food to vulnerable communities nationwide. We are fortunate to benefit from the support of major retailers, the media, sports ambassadors and a groundswell of public engagement. As a result, there has never been a more exciting time to join an organisation at the heart of public consciousness.

About the Role

This important role has been created to support delivery of the FareShare strategy over the next three years and to develop innovative approaches to our work with the food industry which will further drive our growth and support the delivery of sustainable food volumes.  We have ambitious volume plans and, whilst there are still high volumes of surplus food going to waste in the food supply chain which we aim to access to drive this growth, we are in a challenging and dynamic environment for the food industry and we are operating alongside a number of commercial and charitable food redistribution organisations who also have equally ambitious plans.

Reporting to the Director of Food, and working closely with the other members of the Food Team, this role will co-ordinate and oversee delivery of the activities identified to deliver the Food strategic objective which is to be the food redistribution partner of choice.  It will identify and develop innovative approaches to accessing increased volumes from both existing and new food partners as well as considering engagement and collaboration within the sector, with trade bodies and other organisations engaged with the food industry e.g. waste companies, software houses etc. 

This role will have line management responsibility for the Food Trade Marketing Manager role which will be responsible for developing our industry facing comms through all channels, ensuring our partners remain engaged and motivated as well as raising FareShare’s profile through industry facing activities and supporting the engagement through trade bodies and other relevant organisations.

We are looking for an energetic, motivated, well organised individual able to use their insight and experience to add value to the work of the food team.  This role is a great opportunity to have real impact that will benefit your colleagues, our Network partners and, most of all, make a meaningful difference to the work of the 11,000 charities who rely on us to help them improve the lives of the beneficiaries they support

Main Responsibilities

• Strategy Delivery
• Project and Initiative Management
• Food Partner Experience and Industry Engagement
• People and Culture

Essential Criteria

• Successful track record of managing cross-functional projects to timescales and budgets, ensuring involvement of all key stakeholders
• Proven ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships at a range of levels and across multiple functions with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Track record of securing new business and managing partnerships in the food industry
• Good working knowledge of the key players in the food industry and an appreciation of the ways of working in the food industry supply chain
• Understanding of the barriers to accessing surplus food
• Experience of negotiation to deliver win:win outcomes

Desirable

• Knowledge of, and interest in, FareShare’s mission
• Awareness of UK and global initiatives to reduce food waste
• Experience of managing direct reports

Competencies and behaviours

• Pro-active, organised and able to work under pressure
• Ability to prioritise effectively with strong time management skills to ensure effective allocation of FareShare resources to cope with competing demands
• Ability to use own initiative working independently and responsibly
• Resourceful innovative problem solver
• Good numeracy skills with excellent attention to detail 
• Excellent written and verbal communication with effective presentation skills
• Good team player able to work collaboratively across teams with competing priorities
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Offices packages
• Commitment to equal opportunities

Join our amazing team and help tackle food waste and get great quality surplus food to charities and communities groups across the UK.

Benefits

25 days’ annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Employers pension contribution of 4% Life assurance -  group life scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Interest free bicycle purchase loan scheme

Season ticket loan

Flexible working 

Closing Date: 31st October 2021

Interview Date: TBC

We are currently looking to recruit for a Operations Manager in our Manchester area. You will implement, manage and strategically develop Street League’s programmes across Manchester and surrounding areas.

You will be responsible for delivering agreed operating and income generation targets and finance management. Reporting to the Head of Operations (HOO), the Operations Manager will be a key part of the Operations Management Team within Street League and will contribute to and lead on the implementation of strategies which shape future operational delivery and development for Street League.

Salary: £31,000 - £34,500 plus benefits. Appointment is made at the entry salary to the grade.

Work pattern: Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm (36.25 hours per week)

Contract: Permanent

To apply for this role, please submit your application via our online application site by clicking the link below where you will also find the Job Description & Person Specification

Closing date for applications is Monday 25 October 2021

We have an exciting opportunity for Finance and Operations Manager to join a small
team. This is a new role and it will report to the Head of Finance and on occasion
deputise. You will have the responsibility for the management of financial and
operations of the organisation. The post-holder will need to be comfortable with
project management and co-ordination role across the organisation and will
oversee the day-to-day operations of finance, systems and IT, and HR queries.
We’re therefore looking for someone to join UpRising who is a natural people-
focused problem solver, with good financial acumen and a track-record of
successfully managing projects with a wide-range of stakeholders. The successful
candidate will be able to balance the rigour and attention to detail needed to lead our
finance function with the big-picture skills necessary to work with members of the
Senior Leadership Team. 

Our Mission is to… open up the pathways to leadership for talented young adults
from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds and to equip them with the
knowledge, networks, skills and confidence to fulfil their leadership potential, find
new opportunities and transform the world around them through social action.

Our Vision is for… public leaders to better reflect and represent the communities
they serve; with the motivation and character to bring about a substantial shift in
power, enabling more people to take charge of their future and positively change
their communities.

Person Specification

Finance

Relevant, recent experience of working in:

• You understand SORP accounting rules and have applied them
• Have a track-record of financial management experience in the not for profit sector
• You are able to reconcile up to trail balance
• Year end experience and working with Auditors
• You have experience developing management accounts and talking them through with budget holders. You are highly numerate and have an analytic approach to your work.
• You are able to use excel to a high level, using pivot table function and complex coding to manipulate financial data for end users ease
• Working with Trusts/Foundation and creating finance reports based on their needs

HR and other

• Working with payroll and payroll agents
• Advised/completed recruitment and induction process for staff
• Implemented learning and development objectives
• Able to manage and coordinate external consultant contracts
• Understand supplier contracts, how to source and negotiate contractual terms
• Conducting IT projects from beginning to end with little support
• Understand GDPR processes and implement
• Able to conduct health and safety checks, reports and assessments

Education/training

You are part qualified, fully qualified accountant or have experience to this level

How to Apply

Deadline to apply: Sunday 31 st October 2021

Please apply as soon as you can: we will interview candidates as appropriate
applications are received. Please email hr at Uprising stating how you meet the
requirements for this post.

Please send a completed application form and up to date CV (include contact details of
two references in CV). 

Please note that to keep our recruitment process open and fair, we will not negotiate
salaries outside the advertised range. Position remains open until filled.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with an experienced team of blanket bog restoration practitioners to help deliver more than one million pounds worth of peatland restoration over the next three years.

Part-Time Project Manager (Fixed-Term)
Reference: AUG20210159
Location: Dove Stone, Oldham, OL3
Salary: £27,574.00 - £30,590.00 Per Annum FTE
Hours: Part Time, 18.75 hours per week
Contract: 3yrs Fixed until March 2025
Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance, 26 days Annual Leave (pro-rata)

Dove Stone is a partnership site between RSPB and United Utilities, in the north of the Peak District National Park. Peatland restoration at Dove Stone has been ongoing for 16 years, and the partnership team has been instrumental in developing some of the now standard restoration techniques, and we are still innovating! Come and join us at the cutting edge of UK peatland restoration!

What is the role about?

• This role will work alongside and report to the Site Manager at Dove Stone to manage the reporting and claiming processes of Dove Stone’s Nature for Climate Peatland Restoration funded project and will be responsible for;
• Producing quarterly, annual and final project reports for the funder and for partners
• Assist the warden team to manage the capital works tendering and contracts management process
• Be responsible for collating all the evidence needed, for producing and for submitting the annual grant claims as per the terms of the grant agreement
• Working with the Site Manager and the RSPB’s fundraising and finance teams, and taking responsibility for Dove Stone’s compliance with the funder requirements as per the terms of the grant agreement
• Working with the Dove Stone grant delivery team (Site Manager, Wardens, Assistant Warden, Visitor Experience Manager, Rangers, Volunteers) to ensure that all evidence needed for reporting and claiming is produced to standard in a timely manner
• Working with the Site Manager and the Area Finance Officer to monitor spend and manage the project budget accordingly, and provide annual accounts for grant audit
• Working with the Site Manager, nominated Fundraiser and Area Finance Officer, forecast budget once per quarter
• Become thoroughly familiar with the grant agreement and the RSPB’s obligations resulting from it and ensure that the RSPB meets those obligations to ensure full compliance.
• Become familiar and use the RSPB project management framework

What we need from you

As the Nature for Climate Peatland Restoration Project Manager, you will work with the Site Manager and the Area Finance Officer to manage the nature for Climate Peatland Restoration reporting and claiming process for Dove Stone.

Essential experience/qualifications:

• Proven track record in managing the reporting and claiming processes of a complex grant funded project
• Qualification or proven experience using a Project Management framework (for example PRINCE2 or similar)
• Proven experience of managing change within a project
• Experience of working with partners and external funders, good relationship building skills
• Experience of coordinating multiple members of staff to achieve outcomes (for example producing project reports)
• You will be an excellent team worker, be organised, and be a great representative of the RSPB to external partners and funders

Desirable experience/qualifications:

• Experience in contract management - contract preparation and tendering process, and will follow the RSPB’s procurement framework
• Experience of the RSPB’s project management framework and procurement procedure

The RSPB reserves the right to extend or make this role permanent without further advertising dependent on business needs at the end of the contract term.

Closing date: 23:59, 24 October 2021
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from 1st November 2021.

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button to be directed to our website where you can complete your application for this position. 

As part of this application process you will be asked to complete a full application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience requested.

The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

No agencies please.

Vision 2026 is an agenda for growth and change agreed by the Blackburn Diocesan Synod in 2015. It challenges our parishes to be healthy churches which can transform the communities in which they are set. It also lays out four ways in which this over-arching goal can be achieved: Making Disciples, Being Witnesses, Growing Leaders and Inspiring Children and Young People for Jesus Christ.

Two central aspirations under Vision 2026 are to see 10 new Strategic Church Plants by 2026 and to see a step change in ministry with those aged 11 - 16. Resourcing Churches are key to realising these aspirations and in early 2021 we were successful in our application for £3.5 million Strategic Development Funding from the Church Commissioners to part-fund new Resourcing Churches in Blackpool and Blackburn. The project to establish and develop these two new Resourcing Churches is titled ‘Lighting Up New Generations’ and runs from July 2021 to June 2026.

The Project Manager will manage this new project as well as playing an important role in the wider delivery of Vision 2026 through analysing and reporting on statistics and data, communicating stories relating to Vision 2026, monitoring the realisation of aspirations under the Vision 2026 Implementation Plan (2021 – 2024), and working with the Director of Vision Delivery to encourage and enable the network of volunteer Vision Champions.

We are looking for someone who is excited about the vision of seeing Healthy Churches Transforming Communities across Lancashire with a real passion for the role that Resourcing Churches can play in delivering the Vision. They will need excellent written and verbal communication skills as the role will involve regular communication and interaction with ordained and lay colleagues across the diocese and national church. Strong project management skills and experience with the ability to analyse complex datasets and produce strategically useful reports are also essential.

For an informal conversation about the role please contact: Director of Vision Delivery, Carolyn Barton, details available via the recruitment pack.

All interviews to take place at the Diocesan Offices, Clayton House, Blackburn, BB1 2QE

Diversity - The Board of Finance believes that diversity enables us to thrive and develop and is committed to race equality, welcoming applications from UK Minority Ethnic backgrounds

There is an occupation requirement for the post-holder to be a practising Christian, in accordance with Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.

The salary shown is for 35 hours, salary for 28 hours would be £30,635 per annum.

The Alternative Provider Federation is seeking an experienced Project Manager to help us develop our membership, functions and role.

Your work will complement that of our Executive Chair – a new role we are also recruiting to.

The Alternative Provider Federation is effectively the new provider arm of the Greater Manchester VCSE Leadership Group and has been endorsed by the GM Integrated Care System (ICS) Transition Board.

Both roles are being funded via the Leadership Group as part of the work to deliver the GM Accord – an agreement between the VCSE sector, GMCA and the HSCP / ICS.

You will be employed by the 10GM partnership of local infrastructure organisations, who are founder members of the GM VCSE Leadership Group.

This is a critical role for us as we move to develop an idea into a functioning entity.

You will be an experienced, highly motivated Project Manager who is excited about this new initiative and committed to helping us ensure we deliver.

The main responsibilities of this role are:

• To develop the membership of the Alternative Provider Federation, in conjunction with the current steering group
• To develop a project plan that captures the mission, vision, values, purpose and priorities of the Provider Collaborative
• To organise regular meetings of the Alternative Provider Federation, supporting the Executive Chair and fulfilling secretariat duties as required
• To report back to the GM VCSE Leadership Group on a quarterly basis
• To attend regular line management sessions with a 10GM Director
• To work to ensure that the social enterprise and charitable providers in GM are supported to develop and grow in the provider space
• To work closely with the Executive Chair to support members, facilitate collaborations and ensure shared values and the highest standards of probity
• To ensure the flexibility and creativity of members of the Alternative Provider Federation are utilised to maximise their contribution to the ICS in the reduction of health inequalities in GM, alongside the Executive Chair

Specifically

• To manage the membership process for the Alternative Provider Federation
• To initiate and undertake monitoring and evaluation for the Federation, developing systems, writing reports and preparing data as appropriate
• To develop and maintain partnerships and stakeholder relationships for the Federation to further its objectives
• To ensure that the Federation conducts its business in the spirit of mutual and collective accountability
• To foster the development and sharing of good practice within the Federation
• To implement a marketing strategy for the Federation which includes developing website pages and a directory of member services

Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity. We provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.

Business Manager Responsibilities:

This role works closely with the CEO and other members of the CEO Directorate to ensure the smooth running of the Directorate and the CEO’s professional life. Managing the programme of work for the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), and the team of PA/Co-ordinators who support the Directors, the postholder will have strategic oversight and corporate knowledge of all areas of the organisation.

Business Manager Requirements:

The successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across all areas of the organisation, and externally, at all levels. You will need to act with gravitas, and be able to manage conflicting priorities in an often fast-paced environment. This role would suit someone adaptable and fast-thinking, as well as highly organised.

This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with our CEO and other Directors across the organisation. You will be responsible for ensuring that our work is strategically aligned and is carried out within appropriate timeframes, taking into account governance requirements. No two days are the same, and there is scope to get involved in a variety of projects as required by the CEO.

About Alzheimer’s Society:

Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity. With people affected by dementia among the worst hit by the pandemic, there has never been a more important or exciting time to join us and help to deliver the lasting change which people with dementia desperately need.

Position: Business Manager
Location: Home Worker (England, Wales and NI)
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £42, 417 - £47,660 - actual per annum (depending on skills and experience) (+ London Allowance of £3,600 if applicable)

Closing Date: 29 October 2021
Interview Date: Week commencing 8 November 2021 in London or via Zoom

You may have experience of the following: Business Manager, Operations Manager, Project Manager, Strategic Change, Programme Manager, Strategy Manager, Charity, Not for Profit, Third Sector, etc.

Ref: 103 788

About us

Carbon Co-op is an award-winning and fast-growing energy services and advocacy cooperative that helps people and communities to make the radical reductions in home carbon emissions necessary to avoid runaway climate change.

We’re led by our values: we’re trying to mitigate the worst effects of climate change in a socially just way.  The work we do makes a difference, both at the policy level and in terms of practical de-carbonisation of buildings and energy systems. We’re often working at the leading edge of the kind of work we do.

About the job

Carbon Co-op’s work focuses on the development of new projects and services that enable citizens and communities to collectively tackle climate change. We have a strong, interdisciplinary Retrofit Team involved in a number of projects ranging from the facilitation of peer learning and knowledge exchange between householders, the development of new heat pump services and the delivery of an area based scheme. The knowledge and skills sets required to manage and deliver these ranges from soft skills such as the facilitation of knowledge exchange to highly technical design and procurement. 

We are looking for an enthusiastic Project Manager, to assist in the delivery of these schemes. We’re tackling new and challenging issues so you will be comfortable taking on new skills, juggling different tasks and prioritising. You don’t need specific experience in all the areas of work but you do need to be a diligent project manager and any experience of retrofit would be of benefit. 

The below describes the desired Essential, Preferred, and Useful characteristics of applicants.

Person specification

i) Skills and experience

Essential

• Minimum 2 years experience of project management or project coordination. 

Preferred

• PRINCE2 or similar Project Management qualification
• Experience of operating within the retrofit construction sector 
• A higher education qualification or similar experience, demonstrating technical literacy and an understanding of general scientific or engineering concepts.
• Experience of stakeholder/funder/client management.
• Experience of developing communication materials (fact sheets, guides, podcasts etc) communicating technical issues to a lay audience
• Experience of facilitating peer learning and knowledge sharing within a group, network or co-operative.

Useful

• Qualification from the Centre for Alternative Technology graduate school and/or AECB. 
• Knowledge of the basic concepts of Building Physics as they relate to domestic properties. 
• Experience of overseeing or delivering retrofit or energy efficiency works
• Experience of a Service Design process or project
• Experience of Community Finance

ii) About you

Essential

• Able to plan work strategically, juggling tasks, prioritising competing aims, timeframes and capacity.
• A good problem solver with the ability to think laterally. 
• Able to coordinate an interdisciplinary team or partnership to effectively deliver a project or task.
• Able to communicate effectively with project stakeholders of all kinds including householders, contractors, council staff and funders, to set appropriate expectations and where necessary resolve conflicts. 
• Good at making presentations, an excellent verbal and written communicator, enthusiastic and engaging

Preferred

• Ability to facilitate groups in order to enable shared learning
• Able to demonstrate a systems thinking approach
• Experience of a self-managed workplace
• Motivated by environmental and social justice concerns

Values 

We require staff to demonstrate, understand and apply our core organisational values. These are embedded in all our roles and applicants are expected to demonstrate these values as part of the application process:

• Commitment to collective and community-based approaches to tackling climate change.
• Commitment to Co-operative Values.
• Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
• Commitment to environmental justice and tackling inequalities.

Our organisational culture

We are a small (but growing), multi-disciplinary not-for-profit with a mission built around tackling climate change. Community benefit is hardwired into our organisation’s structure, we are ‘asset locked’ and owned by our 300+ ley members who annually elect a management board. We subscribe to international co-operative principles. Our work culture is open and collaborative, we practice self management principles and we employ practices such as user-centred design, service design and agile development. We welcome new team members!

Location

This position requires you to be based in Manchester. Our office is located within the Bridge 5 Mill sustainability centre in Ancoats, close to Manchester Piccadilly. We offer flexible working and the number of days worked from the office is negotiable. 

Legal right to work

By the time you commence your employment you must have a legal right to work in the UK. We are currently not in a position to act as a sponsor.

Next steps

Email us your CV plus a single page covering letter, setting out your reasons for applying and how you meet the essential requirements set out in the Person Specification. If you have any questions or are unsure whether you should apply please get in touch. 

After the closing date we will shortlist candidates and then carry out interviews by video call before making an appointment. 

Please apply!

We’re an equal opportunity employer, value diversity and have flexible working practices. We acknowledge that people from certain backgrounds are under-represented within our sector and our organisation – and we want to ensure we address this. We encourage applications from anyone with suitable skills, no matter their background or ability. If you don’t feel confident enough to apply, get in touch with us, we’d love to chat! 

Deputy Manager - Young People

Deputy Manager, Young People
Ramsbottom, Bury
£24,842.54 - £28,770.62 (Depending on experience)
£1000 welcome bonus

Our client provides residential services for young people aged 16-25 years old. The young people they care for often require a high level of support to assist with difficulties they may have from self-harming, behaviour, and emotional difficulties. Their aim is to support the young people using a therapeutic approach to help them achieve their individual goals, in preparation for transition to adult life.

Their homes are always a hub of activity and energy where the young people can feel safe, and their staff enjoy coming to work. Your role will involve working alongside and being supported by a multi-disciplinary team including Nurses, Psychologists and Psychiatrists. You will support the Registered Manager, helping plan rotas for the staff, conducting monthly supervisions, and assisting the team with their learning and development ensuring all the relevant training and inductions are completed.

You will work with their young people to promote independence through support with education, household tasks and general life skills. You will also assist them with everyday life skills including shopping, building positive relationships, and going on holidays. They always encourage their young people and staff to bring their hobbies and knowledge into the home whether this be knitting, fitness, cooking or even singing so there is never a dull moment. Part of the role will be managing various levels of self-harm using a least restrictive approach, so you will require a high level of resilience and have a caring, compassionate nature. You will also update online care records and complete medication administration. In addition, you will be responsible for the general upkeep and tidiness of the home ensuring the young people live in homely environment.

You will work shifts over a 37.5 hour working week. The shift patterns are variable depending on the needs of the service with 2 days per week office based to support the management of the home. Care hour shifts consists of Earlie’s, Late’s and occasional sleep ins & nights when required with rota planning in advance, so flexibility is required.

The job is highly rewarding and excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Support Worker to develop their career or an existing Deputy manager who wishes to develop their skills further in mental health.

Company Benefits

- A £1000 welcome bonus to all new starters
- A £100 bonus after completing 6-month probation
- Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £1000 per referral)
- 30 days holiday (Rising to 35 days with service including bank holidays)
- Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (NVQ Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care)
- Healthcare CashPlan with costs provided towards dental and optical care and a range of other healthcare treatments and benefits including discounted gym memberships, online shopping discounts, free eye tests and various other benefits
- Paid Training & Induction
- Enhanced company pension
- Life Assurance (2 x annual salary)
- Free parking available and good direct transport links
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Paid Enhanced DBS check
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme/24-hour Counselling Service
- Regular social events and recognition schemes (Employee of the year awards, Summer & Christmas parties)

Essential requirements of a Deputy Manager

- Full UK Driving Licence & access to a vehicle for work purposes
- Previous experience working with young people with mental health needs
- A minimum of 12 months supervisory experience
- An understanding of CQC and/or Ofsted requirements
- Hold a Level 3 in Health and Social care or equivalent
- Flexibility to work a 7-day rota, completing early and late shift patterns alongside occasional sleep ins for which an additional payment is made.
- A compassionate personality, remaining calm, resilient, and understanding of the issues & challenges our young people face.

Fancy the challenge? Apply with them today!
Want to see what some of their young people and staff think? Please visit their website.

Additional Information

- You will work in a COVID secure environment as all their staff are required to be fully vaccinated by 11th November 2021.
- Please note that they do not accept CV’s and the application must be completed in full.
- Our client operates a safer recruitment process and as part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
- They are an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community.
- They reserve the right to close the advert early, should they appoint a suitable candidate.

Ref: 103 065

We have an exciting opportunity for a Regional Volunteering Manager (North West)​​​​​​​ to join our team. This is a home based role, with frequent travel around the North West. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £29,536.28 per annum.

RABI has been supporting farming people throughout England and Wales for many generations. Providing practical guidance and proactive support to everyone within the agricultural community, RABI has a network of locally based teams who understand the challenges farming people face. The charity’s range of services cover four areas:

- Help at a critical time
- Mental wellbeing
- Support for living independently
- Training and upskilling

It is an exciting time to join the charity as it implements a 5-year strategy which aims to quadruple support to farming people by 2024. At the heart of this ambitious objective, is an aspiration to deliver a holistic, flexible approach to services that promotes early intervention and farmer wellbeing.

The Regional Volunteering Manager (North West)​​​​​​​ role:

You will be the regional ambassador for RABI, promoting awareness of the charity and increasing income and other support across the counties. As the Regional Manager, you will cover various regions including Cumbria, Manchester, Lancashire, Cheshire, South and West Yorkshire areas.

What you will be doing as our Regional Volunteering Manager (North West)​​​​​​​:

- Generating income from multiple sources
- Networking/publicising the work of RABI to professional services (corporate’s) companies, agricultural suppliers, auction marts, farming organisations, colleges, community groups, and the public via meetings, presentations, attendance at local/regional, agricultural shows, ploughing matches, and through the local press
- Increasing awareness of the charity within the farming/rural community to enable RABI to reach more people in need of support
- Encouraging, motivating, and supporting existing voluntary county committees and recruit new members where necessary. Any other appropriate duties required to fulfil the needs of the charity
- Maintaining ongoing relationships with corporate organisations in the farming industry, and beyond, and identify/establish new opportunities
- Proactively identify and pursue other fundraising opportunities in the region
- Working in conjunction with other agencies and farming related organisations to raise awareness of the work of RABI among both our supporter audiences and those who may need assistance
- Managing and leading volunteers in the region, following compliance and good practice to ensure volunteers are safe, supported, and motivated
- Gathering local intelligence within the region regarding opportunities for volunteers and potential fundraising and networking
- Attending appropriate regional/local shows and ploughing matches, often setting up and manning the RABI stand
- Representing RABI at relevant networking events to ensure that charity's voice is heard

Key skills and experience we are looking for in our Regional Volunteering Manager (North West)​​​​​​​:

- Demonstrate relevant experience and proven track record within fundraising (or marketing) environment
- Clear succinct written communication style for drafting press releases/regional newsletters and thank you/condolence letters with exemplary grammar and spelling
- Self-motivated and professional
- Excellent face-to-face communication skills including a clear and confident presenting style
- Strong time management and highly developed organisational skills
- IT literate - good working knowledge of email systems, Word, and Excel
- Public speaking experience
- Able to work under pressure
- Living and/or working among the farming community
- Dealing with press enquiries
- Empathy and understanding of UK agricultural methods/people and issues facing the industry
- Understanding of the importance of customer and volunteer care
- A self-starter, using own initiative to make decisions regularly
- Able to work cooperatively with others across the organisation and externally
- Able to work to tight deadlines and remaining calm under pressure including prioritising workloads
- Able to work flexibly

If you feel you have what it takes to become our Regional Volunteering Manager (North West)​​​​​​​ click ‘Apply’ today, we’d love to hear from you!

Please Note: Applicants must provide a supporting statement demonstrating how they meet the requirements of the role in order to be considered.

Deputy Manager - Young People

Deputy Manager, Young People
Heaton, Bolton
Up to £28,770.62 (Depending on experience)
£1000 welcome bonus

Our client provides residential services for young people aged 16-25 years old. The young people they care for often require a high level of support to assist with difficulties they may have from self-harming, behaviour, and emotional difficulties. Their aim is to support the young people using a therapeutic approach to help them achieve their individual goals, in preparation for transition to adult life.

Their homes are always a hub of activity and energy where the young people can feel safe, and their staff enjoy coming to work. Your role will involve working alongside and being supported by a multi-disciplinary team including Nurses, Psychologists and Psychiatrists. You will support the Registered Manager, helping plan rotas for the staff, conducting monthly supervisions, and assisting the team with their learning and development ensuring all the relevant training and inductions are completed.

You will work with their young people to promote independence through support with education, household tasks and general life skills. You will also assist them with everyday life skills including shopping, building positive relationships, and going on holidays. They always encourage our young people and staff to bring their hobbies and knowledge into the home whether this be knitting, fitness, cooking or even singing so there is never a dull moment. Part of the role will be managing various levels of self-harm using a least restrictive approach, so you will require a high level of resilience and have a caring, compassionate nature. You will also update online care records and complete medication administration. In addition, you will be responsible for the general upkeep and tidiness of the home ensuring the young people live in homely environment.

You will work shifts over a 37.5 hour working week. The shift patterns are variable depending on the needs of the service with 2 days per week office based to support the management of the home. Care hour shifts consists of Earlie’s, Late’s and occasional sleep ins & nights when required with rota planning in advance, so flexibility is required.

The job is highly rewarding and excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Support Worker to develop their career or an existing Deputy manager who wishes to develop their skills further in mental health.

Company Benefits

- A £1000 welcome bonus to all new starters
- A £100 bonus after completing 6-month probation
- Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £1000 per referral)
- 30 days holiday (Rising to 35 days with service including bank holidays)
- Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (NVQ Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care)
- Healthcare CashPlan with costs provided towards dental and optical care and a range of other healthcare treatments and benefits including discounted gym memberships, online shopping discounts, free eye tests and various other benefits
- Paid Training & Induction
- Enhanced company pension
- Life Assurance (2 x annual salary)
- Free parking available and good direct transport links
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Paid Enhanced DBS check
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme/24-hour Counselling Service
- Regular social events and recognition schemes (Employee of the year awards, Summer & Christmas parties)

Essential requirements of a Deputy Manager

- Full UK Driving Licence & access to a vehicle for work purposes
- Previous experience working with young people with mental health needs
- A minimum of 12 months supervisory experience
- An understanding of CQC and/or Ofsted requirements
- Hold a Level 3 in Health and Social care or equivalent
- Flexibility to work a 7-day rota, completing early and late shift patterns alongside occasional sleep ins for which an additional payment is made.
- A compassionate personality, remaining calm, resilient, and understanding of the issues & challenges our young people face.

Fancy the challenge? Apply with them today!
Want to see what some of their young people and staff think? Please visit their website and see their team reviews.

Additional Information

- You will work in a COVID secure environment as all their staff are required to be fully vaccinated by 11th November 2021.
- Please note that they do not accept CV’s and the application must be completed in full.
- Our client operates a safer recruitment process and as part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
- They are an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community.
- They reserve the right to close the advert early, should they appoint a suitable candidate.

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Greater Manchester is at the forefront of innovation to transform the lives of local citizens. Our vision is to make Greater Manchester one of the best places in the world to grow up, get on and grow old; this means ‘Good Lives' for All. 

We know that people who experience multiple disadvantage (including, but not limited to, homelessness, mental health, contact with the criminal justice system, domestic violence and substance misuse) can fall through the gaps in services and systems, and face significant challenges to accessing the support they need.

Changing Futures is a new GM programme led by GMCA and working in partnership with 10GM, and other organisations across the VCSE and statutory sector  to improve the way that local systems and services work for adults experiencing multiple disadvantage. The programme will bring partners together from across GM – from people with lived experience, to the NHS, the VCSE sector to local government, to use the learning to influence wider systems change, both locally and nationally.   

Changing Futures in GM and this Core Team will form part of a GM Collaborative, working hand in hand with our four innovation areas (Rochdale, Manchester, Oldham and Wigan) with a view to sharing learning and developing approaches across all 10 GM localities. 

As the Partnerships and Development Manager (Changing Futures and VCSE) you will work as part of the core team for Changing Futures in GM, but will ‘bridge the gap’ between sectors and themes in order to benefit those experiencing multiple disadvantage. You will work across GM, with particular focus on the four Changing Futures innovation areas, building partnerships, spreading activity, approaches and learning with an equal attention paid to transformation at the individual, service and systems level. 

We are looking for a highly skilled and adaptable individual who understands the VCSE and statutory landscape, with a ‘sector and theme” neutral approach to dealing with the opportunities and challenges of working in a multi-sector role. 

You will have a deep understanding of the issues around multiple disadvantage, and how intersecting and interacting qualities (including structural discrimination, childhood trauma and poverty) can impact and compound these experiences. We are particularly interested in hearing from people who have personal or lived experience of multiple disadvantage and wider inequalities. 

We value the diversity of our employees, and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across Greater Manchester. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. 

Senior Programme Manager 
 

Reports to: Head of Programmes

Direct reports: 1 – 3

Location: Manchester - hybrid working including remote and in person. Occasional visits to Birmingham and London office encouraged. 

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Contract: 2 year fixed term contract

Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 per annum

The Charity

Founded in 2015, Breaking Barriers is a fast-paced, growing charity with a mission to help refugees in the UK gain the knowledge, confidence and experience to secure stable and fulfilling employment in their new home.

We offer effective and flexible employment support in direct partnership with businesses that help refugees secure work, progress into better jobs, and successfully integrate into UK society. We have a unique approach, working with corporate partners to help refugees develop careers that match their skills, experience and aspirations.

Since Breaking Barriers’ inception, we have grown to support in excess of 500 refugees per year. We are really excited that we are now expanding into new regions in the UK with an exciting opportunity to launch services in Manchester and Birmingham.

We are a team of over 50 employees supported by several hundred volunteers, who are all driven and committed to helping the refugee community. We are looking for similarly driven and ambitious individuals keen to join an enterprising organisation where they can benefit from the opportunity to innovate and shape the direction of the charity. Colleagues who thrive are passionate, driven and have the confidence to work autonomously while remaining team players and sharing credit with all involved.

We are looking for someone who lives and breathes our values:

• Mission-led: our clients come before everything else.
• Welcoming: we want all people to feel happy, comfortable and secure with us.
• Collaborative: we are supportive and considerate, curiously exploring other viewpoints to find solutions.
• Enterprising: we are discerningly bold, entrepreneurial and have the courage to give things a go.

Overall purpose of the role

Your primary responsibility will be to lead Breaking Barriers’ employment programme in Manchester and Birmingham and support the Head of Programmes to ensure we provide clients with high standards of delivery and our programme is aligned to our Employment Strategy.

You will oversee our team and delivery in these new regions - with approx 12 staff in Manchester and 3 in Birmingham. You will manage Programe Managers and be responsible for enabling them to manage their teams effectively and coordinate the day-to-day operational activity to implement our new programmes in these regions.

We are looking for someone strategic, highly organised and a strong people and team manager. You should have at a demonstrable track record of transferrable work experience in overseeing service delivery and employability projects or programmes. You must also have extensive experience of working with marginalised populations, and experience working with refugees is a strong advantage. You should also have experience working collaboratively with fundraising to create sustainable programmes.

Key Responsibilities

We are a fast-paced charity that prides itself on its flexibility and responsiveness so your responsibilities may change, develop and grow according to the needs and development of our programmes.

1. Employment Programme Delivery

• Responsible for Breaking Barriers’ employment programmes in Manchester and Birmingham, ensuring they are set up effectively and that they provide the best possible services to our beneficiaries.
• Ensure there is high quality of delivery from staff and volunteers which is consistent with delivery standards in other regions.
• Support the Head of Programmes to set and deliver targets, budgets, and review performance against targets for the Employment Programmes.
• Implement Employment Programmes strategy in the region, delivering accessible and high quality services which are data driven, scalable and innovative. 
• Lead initiatives to explore how we can grow and continue to improve and increase our services in the region.  
• Act as an escalation point for service delivery challenges and issues, using your knowledge of working with marginalised groups to support the team with highly complex client issues.
• Support the Safeguarding Lead in embedding a culture of safeguarding and ensuring policies/procedures are understood and followed by the regional team.  Support the Employment Advisers and Programme Managers with navigating challenging service delivery situations.
• Work effectively with Education and Volunteering teams, embedding a culture of collaboration and ensuring effective ways of working to deliver seamless support across programmes to our clients.

2. People and Team Management

• Take responsibility for developing and mentoring your direct reports to ensure that they feel supported in their role and access professional development opportunities. This includes regular catch-ups, feedback, appraisals, and performance management. You will also be required to support your direct reports to manage their teams effectively.
• Ensure that Programme Managers work effectively together and collaborate across the organisation effectively.
• Develop and upskill the regional Employment team, ensuring the team has the support required to deliver against their objectives and deal with challenges.
• Embed a positive, enterprising, and inclusive culture across the regional Employment team and ensure effective relationships are held with London and other regions.
• Oversee the hiring of new recruits within the region, including conducting interviews and overseeing the induction and training process.

3. Overseeing Project and Programme Management

• Own the Employment team operational plan for your region and ensure activities are delivered effectively and in line with funding specifications.
• Support Programme Managers to implement effective approaches for projects and programmes, including developing project plans, designing activities, setting milestones and monitoring progress towards targets.
• Oversee internal improvements projects for the Employment Team in the regions, and in partnership with the team in London, such as strategy development, monitoring and evaluation, ensuring accurate data and reporting through our CRM system.

4. Innovation, Data & Collaboration

• Feed into monthly and ad hoc reporting, extracting data from database and tracking individual and team performance. Present reporting for the region to SLT, Funders and other audiences.
• Foster a data driven approach to innovation, ensuring we use data to optimise decision-making and adapt our programmes to client need. 
• Ensure the regional team works effectively with other key teams at Breaking Barriers, setting up processes for effective working and collaboration, for example with the Corporate Partnerships team.
• Work across Breaking Barriers Senior Management teams to support the Employment strategy and goals, for example working with the Fundraising team BB’s employment services can continue to grow.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Breaking Barriers particularly welcomes applicants with experience of migration and/or a refugee background.

If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, we want to hear from you. To apply, please submit a CV and max 500-word statement outlining:

• Why you are interested in the role

• What skills and experience you would bring to be successful in this role

Please note that applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

Please send your application by Monday 8th November.