We are looking for a talented, passionate and ambitious Service Manager to join SIG Penrose’s Criminal Justice division to lead and deliver our Activity Hubs alongside Reed in Partnership. The Hubs are being specifically designed to support those furthest from the job market and most difficult to engage towards employability through the delivery of alternative, innovative interventions in a welcoming, non-judgmental environment.

About the role:

As the Service Manager you will lead a team of skilled Support Workers, Facilitators and a Deputy Manager based across the 2 Hubs in Croydon and Lewisham, holding them accountable for delivering high-quality support whilst ensuring they are equipped with the skills and support to thrive. You will maintain a culture of learning and development through supervisions, appraisals and continuing professional development processes. You will ensure a coaching approach to line management is implemented throughout your team and adopted by front line staff when supporting service users.

Working with the Head of Services and senior management team, you will support the implementation of the new service, identifying potential issues and proposing solutions. You will lead your staff team through their induction ensuring they receive all necessary training and support, and that communication in clear and consistent.

About us:

The Social Interest Group (SIG) is a leading UK based charity, providing bespoke person centred social and health care solutions. Utilising strength-based models of working, we specialise in rehabilitation and supporting people who have complex needs, empowering them to achieve their full potential. We deliver social and health care services through our subsidiary charities SIG Penrose, SIG Equinox and SIG Investments.

Experience Required:

Experience of contract performance reporting will be essential to the role. You will be responsible for contract compliance, supporting your team to ensure they meet or exceed contract performance targets and achieve positive outcomes for their service users. You will be responsible for reporting our performance to our commissioners and executive team in a clear and timely fashion and taking swift action to address any areas of under-performance. You may also be required to contribute to reports to SIG Penrose’s Board of Trustees.

Knowledge of the Criminal Justice System, excellent communication skills and being able to develop strong working relationships with your teams, commissioners and other key stakeholders will be vital to the role. You will have an interest in both policy and business development, and will work with the Head of Services to identify and secure new sources of income. Some understanding of budgeting and financial reporting will be helpful as you ensure your service is delivered within budget.

You will have a passion for working with people with experience of the criminal justice system and/or with other marginalised groups, and a belief that everyone can turn their life around regardless of past or present circumstances. You will have some previous management experience, an ability to motivate and inspire, and a keen eye for detail.

Benefits of working with us:

• Excellent core and on-going training aligned with personal development plan
• Access to employee assistance programme
• 25 days holiday increasing to 26 days after 2 years and increasing 1 day per year up to 30 days annual leave
• Medi-cash which includes the following:
• Discount gym membership
• Routine eye tests, glasses and contact lenses
• Dental treatment via NHS or Private
• Physiotherapy, Head Massage and a range of other therapies
• Life Assurance

This is a unique opportunity for an innovative Service Manager to take the lead in developing the service and supporting its staff and service users to achieve a high rate of positive outcomes!

For more information, please visit our careers page in order to complete our online application form.

All successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check and provide employment references covering the last 5 years period including one from your most recent employer.

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

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

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

Further information

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

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

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

Oasis Community Partnerships is a charity supporting young people and their families in England. Our vision is for building healthy communities: places where everyone is included, making a contribution and reaching their full potential.

A new opportunity has arisen for an organised and experienced Executive Assistant who is comfortable providing senior level support and interested in charity development, training, and governance.  It is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience in the charity sector.

This key administrative role requires the successful candidate to:

• Provide high level administrative support to the CEO, collaborating with other EAs.
• Provide diary management, arrange meetings and book travel.
• Plan, minute and service Board Meetings.
• To coordinate the administration for compliance, policies and charity governance.
• One day a week will be set aside to work with the HR team.

This is a high-profile role and the successful applicant will be able to demonstrate professionalism and an understanding of how the Oasis ethos should play out in day-to-day work activity.  Each day is fast-paced, diverse and varied, so creativity and flexibility is essential!  Are you ready to join our journey and see the difference you can make?

In return, Oasis can offer:

• Flexible working practices and family friendly policies.
• A supportive network and family of staff in a motivating working environment.
• A non-contributory defined benefit pension scheme with 7% Employer contributions.
• 25 days holiday per year (plus Bank Holiday), rising to 30 days after 2 years of service.

To request a job information pack or further information, please go to the Oasis UK Charity website.  Please note that CVs alone will not be accepted. 

Completed applications should be submitted by 5pm Monday 31st January 2022.

First round interviews will be held week beginning 7th February.  Final interviews will be held on Wednesday 16th February 2022.

We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups.  If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers, please let us know.  Applicants must be able to prove their right to work in the UK.

Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.

Permanent contract, full-time hours.  (Flexible working pattern neg.)

Salary:  £27,370 per annum + pension

Location can be flexible (including home working)

An opportunity to help shape and develop services to alleviate loneliness for adults of all ages (many with complex mental health needs). If you have experience of working in mental health, skills in groups facilitation, in supervising staff/volunteers and would enjoy the challenge of an emotionally demanding and rewarding role within an experienced supportive team we would love to hear from you. 

This is one of four team leader roles within the Programmes Directorate, with responsibility for two main programmes: our longstanding global Award and Development Programme and our new Changemakers Programme (launched in 2021), which we are delivering in partnership with the UK Youth and the Centre for Mental Health.

The post-holder will be responsible for ensuring the planning and delivery of quality, impactful programmes that harness the power of youth social action, providing thought leadership for the organisation in this area. In line with the commitments and ambition set out in our new strategy the post-holder will also be responsible for identifying and cultivating new programme partnerships and funding opportunities to support the growth and sustainability of our work with and for young people.

JOB DESCRIPTION

 1. Programme effectiveness and impact

• Work with the Impact and Evaluation team to embed a culture of evidence-based programming within the team, helping develop appropriate systems and processes to support monitoring, evaluation and learning.
• Maximise opportunities for young people to engage meaningfully and inclusively in the planning, delivery and review of our Award and Development and Changemaker Programmes.
• Provide thought leadership on youth social action – both within the team and across the programmes directorate more widely – ensuring our thinking and practice is informed by latest insights and sector learning on how to effectively engage and support young people as social leaders and activists.
• Oversee the operational planning, delivery and review of our programmes, ensuring learning and good practice is captured and shared across the directorate.
• Work with the Director of Programmes and Policy Coordinator to identify opportunities for policy engagement and influence, actively seeking ways to platform youth voices and share insights and learning from programmes.
• Work with the Communications and Impact and Evaluation teams to develop robust and compelling resources to communicate programme impact to our core audiences.

2. Programme partnerships and funding

• Ensure the effective management of existing programme partnerships, including through regular communications and quality reporting, to support funding, delivery and policy objectives.
• Work with the Directors of Programmes and Fundraising to identify and cultivate new partnerships to support programme funding, delivery and policy engagement
• Develop pitches, products and funding proposals accordingly, in collaboration with programme managers and the fundraising team.

3. Team leadership and management

• Build a cohesive and engaged team that embraces The Diana Award’s core values and has a culture committed to reflective learning, accountability and impact.
• Ensure the team has clear shared and individual work plans in place with measurable KPIs and regular supervision, appraisals and team meetings to monitor progress.
• Manage the team budget, monitoring expenditure across the different funding streams and working with the programme managers and finance team to prepare reports for funders.
• Encourage and support the team to engage in continuous professional development, signposting and seeking opportunities as relevant.
• Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are fully understood and applied within the team, supporting ongoing learning and escalating any issues arising to the safeguarding forum.

4. Senior management

• Contribute to the overall leadership and management of the Programmes Directorate.
• Contribute to the wider management of the organisation, ensuring effective business partnering relationships are in place with key functions eg. comms, operations, I&E, fundraising etc.
• Represent the organisation externally as required.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as may be required.

Closing date : 13:00 on Monday 10th January 2022

Finance and Commercial Director

We are looking for a senior leader to take on strategic responsibility for the finance and commercial strategies for a group of Hospices who are leaders in compassionate end of life care.

Position: Finance and Commercial Director

Salary: £68,000 - £72,000 per annum

Location: Coventry and/or Warwick with possible travel to other sites

Contract: Full time, permanent

Benefits: 10% employer pension contribution, 31 days annual leave excluding statutory holidays, death in service benefit, free on-site parking, flexibility to work from home up to 2 days a week, access to Blue Light Card benefits, free Employee Assistance Programme

Closing date: 26th January 2022

About the role:

As Finance and Commercial Director you will ensure the financial sustainability and effective strategic leadership of The organisation and actively develop and monitor the cost-effective delivery of commercial strategies in line with their aim to grow patient and family services across Coventry and Warwickshire.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Develop and lead the financial strategy and the financial aspects of any strategic projects for the organisation
• Provide the CEO, Senior Leadership Team, Finance and Audit Committee and Board of Trustees with financial reports, forecasts and analysis
• Develop and maintain financial, commercial and growth strategies
• Write and review policies and procedures relating to all financial and commercial activity 
• Oversee the effective operation and development for all accounting functions
• Produce monthly management accounts and finance reports
• Plan, develop and implement commercial strategies
• Undertake market research to identify opportunities to generate new revenue and analyse threats and opportunities
• Identify opportunities to apply for social investment

About you:

As Finance and Commercial Director you will have extensive experience at a senior level, ideally within a non-profit/charity. You will also bring with you the following skills and experience:

• CIMA/ ACCA/ ACA Qualified Accountant 
• Understanding of and working within legal and governance frameworks
• Experience of identifying opportunities for investment and being able to produce robust and well researched business plans
• Identifying, researching and developing commercial opportunities
• Overseeing financial audits 
• Multi-departmental financial and cash-flow forecasting
• Significant budget development and direction setting experience
• Knowledge of financial legislation relevant to Charities (including SORP)
• Payroll and pension legislation and best practice
• Excellent finance based IT skills including advanced excel and ideally SAGE 200 or similar

Please note: in line with recent legislation, successful applicants for this vacancy will be required to have received two doses of an approved Covid 19 vaccination by 1st April 2022, unless medically exempt.

You may also have experience as Finance, Finance Director, Head of Finance, Director, Finance Manager, Operation Director, Finance Controller, Financial, Financial Controller, Head of Accounts, Accounting, Chief Finance Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Financial Director, Finance & Commercial Director, Director of Commercial Finance, Commercial Finance Manager, Commercial Director, etc.

At Catch22, we are proud of our reputation as a modern and progressive employer. Our 1,300 colleagues and 300 volunteers work at every stage of the social welfare cycle, supporting over 60,000 individuals from cradle to career. 

Hertfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner has appointed Catch22 to deliver the Beacon Victim Care Service across the county. At Beacon, we believe that no victim should be left behind. We support victims and witnesses to cope and recover from the impact of crime regardless of how long ago it happened or whether it was reported to the police or not.

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to join the service at a point where we enter a new contract period and will be looking to develop and innovate our current offering. You will be ensuring that victims receive a high-quality service through the effective management of the team’s performance, maintaining organisational and professional standards expected of the victim service. You will ensure that victims’ needs are reviewed and met in line with the key targets and contractual expectations.

Maintaining a close working relationship with police partners, statutory services and voluntary agencies ensuring relationships are effectively managed and pathways of support for victims remain seamless to provide high quality and consistent service. 

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Ensuring day to day delivery of the victim service under the line management of the Head of Service and in line with the local policy and procedures.
• Maximising the performance and contribution of staff in meeting the objectives of the service and through staff supervision, performance management, workload management, appraisal, training, consultation and service/team meetings.
• Ensuring all staff are vetted and cleared to the levels required by Catch22 and the police to both enter and work within police premises and have access to required crime management systems.
• Managing the recruitment, induction, training and development of staff ensuring a consistent and dependable workforce.
• Consistently reviewing and continuously improving links to and relationships with primary referral providers including police, Crown Prosecution Services, Her Majesty’s Court Services, third parties and victims of crime.
• Ensuring that all reasonable steps are put in place to facilitate the best support to victims, helping them cope and recover from their experience as a victim

Qualifications

Educated to a good standard, including as a minimum GCSE level English and maths

Experience and skills

• Leading casework and teams working with vulnerable people
• Working on an inter-agency basis
• The ability to contribute to ongoing assessments of the support needs of victims and to provide appropriate advice and support to them.
• Ability to demonstrate empathy with those suffering discrimination and disadvantage.
• A commitment to equality and diversity.
• Ensuring compliance with legal, ethical, regulatory and social requirements

Additional information

• Salary: £26000 per annum 
• Contract: Permanent
• Vetting and Clearance Requirements: NPPV 2 (Police Vetting), Enhanced DBS check
• Blended approach of some office based working, remote working and travelling to meet service users across Herts. 

You will need a current driving licence, business insurance and use of a suitable vehicle for work or/and you must be willing to travel across Hertfordshire to deliver support within the community according to victims’ needs.

We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds.

Unless otherwise stated, interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, so early application is strongly advised.

At Catch22 we value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportunity, both as an employer and as a provider of services. Diversity and Inclusion is part of what we do every day, working to deliver our vision to build a strong society where everyone has good people around them, a purpose, and a good place to live.

This role is a permanent position at 0.8 FTE (30 hours per week) and based in the North West.

Please note: Your application will be assessed based on your written application answers, not your CV. Please provide as much detail as possible within the word limit.

About the role:

To be a part of a high performing team that builds and maintains partnerships with local authorities (LAs) and children’s trusts nationally, in order to develop and support 600+ Fellows (alumni) annually through our key programmes. This is directly linked to achieving Frontline’s organisational objective of having 4,000 impactful Fellows by 2025, who will create social change for children without a safe or stable home.

A little bit about you:

We are looking for an account management / business development / relationship management professional that will consistently deliver on sales targets for our programmes, and develop and maintain strong relationships with our partners for high satisfaction rates.

Our commitment:

We believe that diversity makes for a stronger team and want our organisation to better reflect the communities we serve. Therefore, we are actively seeking applicants from ethnic minority backgrounds for this role. We are also a disability confident employer and welcome applicants with disabilities. Please let us know how we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you by emailing our People team, the email address is on the link to this job advert.

We only accept applications through our non-biased recruitment website, Pinpoint.

Oxfordshire South and Vale Citizens Advice  (OSAV CA)

Role:        Deputy Director Finance & Administration

OSAV CA is a registered independent charity, we advise 9,000 people a year from 4 our Advice Centres, Abingdon, Didcot, Thame and Henley. Advice is provided by 120 volunteer advisers who are supported by 14 FTE staff. At present, our advice centres are partially open and most staff and advisers work from home. 

You will be responsible for all aspects of our financial management including the budget, management accounts and financial statements, payroll processing and financial controls. You will also be responsible for our administrative systems.

We welcome applicants with a professional finance background, a relevant financial qualification, at least part qualified and with proven financial management and administrative experience.

We expect you to be fully committed to the aims and principles of Citizens Advice.

Precise working arrangements are open to negotiation. 

Citizens Advice values diversity promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds from all sections of the community.

Closing date:    Midday on 31st January 2022

Interview dates:  10th & 11th February 2022 

Application Deadline: Wednesday 9th February

We’re recruiting for a new Development Officer for Scotland to join our team! CTA’s mission is to champion, connect, support and grow a thriving community transport movement across all parts of the UK. Community transport operators have a great story to tell and it is CTA’s job to help them tell it and to support them to develop excellent services that can transform lives and communities. We champion, connect, support and grow a thriving community transport movement across all parts of the UK.

Our work in Scotland is integral to this. We have around 160 members and many other stakeholders across Scotland that all help to provide accessible and inclusive transport solutions in their community. We work closely with, and receive funding from, the Scottish Government to develop and deliver important work across Scotland.

CTA is funded by the Scottish Government to provide leadership and support community transport operators and other charities and community groups that organise transport for their service users to help them participate in the activities they lead. Working with our team in Scotland you will develop our support programmes and look for opportunities to make a difference on behalf of the people and communities who need transport that is accessible and inclusive, so everything else in life can be accessible and inclusive too.

If you like the sound of this opportunity and have the credentials and self-confidence to rise to it, then we’d love to hear from you. Come and join us and be part of something brilliant!

My client, a fantastic not-for-profit provider of residential social care now has a rare opportunity for an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to join them on permanent, full-time basis.

As HR Business Partner you will join an established and highly professional team of HR colleagues supported by great HR infrastructure, systems and practices, to provide expert HR support to a multi-site group of care homes across the South-East of England. You’ll partner closely with the Regional Operations Manager and their local management teams to provide expert strategic and operational support across the spectrum of people-related issues. This will include everything from resolving complex employee relations cases, through to a wide range of project work involving the development of attraction retention, workforce and succession planning strategies, wellbeing initiatives and much more.

This role will support a number of care homes situated across the South-East of England, so will suit someone with previous experience of operating in a similar regionally-focused, multi-site role and who is ideally based themselves within the region. You’ll also need to be an experienced driver with a full driving license and be willing to work occasional unsociable hours if required. Whilst previous experience in a similar social care setting would be preferable, my client will also consider candidates with experience in other highly regulated environments who can demonstrate a genuine interest in working in the social care arena.

To be considered, you will also require:

• CIPD qualification or be qualified by equivalent experience
• Considerable HR Management/Senior HR Adviser experience gained in a similar regionally focused, multi-site environment
• Management of complex ER issues
• Preparation of ET claims
• Up to date knowledge of UK Employment Legislation
• Excellent communication skills and relationship building skills
• Ability to think innovatively and with a sound business approach
• Full UK driving License
• Knowledge or experience of Social Healthcare regulations preferred

In return you can look forward to joining an incredibly values-led organisation and a friendly and highly supportive team and receiving a generous salary package that includes competitive salary, car allowance, mileage allowance, pension, medical and dental insurance and generous annual leave entitlement.

Please note – first interviews are currently scheduled for 21st January. Application is by way of an up-to-date CV and covering letter, so please get in touch ASAP for further details.

Please also note - due to legislative requirements the successful candidate will need to demonstrate that they have been vaccinated with a complete course of an authorised Covid vaccine or evidence a medical exemption.

Job Reference: HOF 01/22

Role:Head of Business and Finance

Responsible to: CEO

Salary: £37,244 FTE (pro rata)

Hours: 21 hours per week (Though the role is part time initially, there is scope to develop it as new funding and contracts are secured)

Application Deadline: 12pm Midday Friday 4th February 2022

The growth and development of any organisation brings opportunities and challenges and the role of Head of Business and Finance will play a key role in supporting CoLab in navigating change and growth and building towards a sustainable future. 

In January 2022 we launched the CoLab Exeter 2022-2025 Community Life Strategy. It has been designed to guide CoLab Community efforts in rising to the challenges of local and national initiatives to address widening inequalities and complex needs.  The aim is to provide support and opportunity to people who need it most; to improve outcomes and create better conditions for people to lead lives they have reason to value.

The role’s core objectives will align with the strategy to ensure that:

1. CoLab contributes to a fairer, more equal and inclusive system and city
2. CoLab is safe, financially secure and sustainable
3. The Community response maximises expertise, resources and relationships

This is an excellent opportunity to use your professional expertise to provide robust financial management, alongside developing organisational systems and sustainability. The role will be key to enabling us to demonstrate the impact of our work through financial narratives that support a shared understanding and vision to bring about sustainable growth.

This role would suit a qualified accountant with experience or knowledge of charity finance, and an ambition to drive forward financial management, projects, and business sustainability within an innovative and growing charity.

The post holder will manage the Finance and SLT Administrator and reports to the CEO.  Candidates will need to demonstrate a motivation to work in a dynamic fast pace environment with a growing and motivated team, and show innovation for developing financial management in a diverse and socially impactful sector. 

How to Apply

CoLab Exeter is committed to promoting a positive approach to equality, diversity and inclusion and values the benefits of employing a diverse range of talented people.

To apply, please submit an up to date CV via our website plus a covering letter that is no longer than 2 sides of A4, summarising why you are interested in the role and how your experience, skills, and values align with the job description and person specification.

Application Deadline: 12pm Midday Friday 4th February 2022

Interviews: Friday 11th February 2022

This role is about providing leadership and clear and consistent oversight of our food bank-facing risk management work, ensuring that our network of more than 420 food banks and the Trussell Trust’s Operations Directorate are supported to manage and mitigate food bank-related risks. This role will involve working with the Safeguarding and Quality team who provide technical expertise on risk-related matters (including GDPR and Safeguarding) and the Area and Network Support Teams who act as the first point of contact for network-related enquiries and concerns.

Role responsibilities:

· Providing expert advice and guidance to all members of the Operations Directorate, enabling them to understand and adhere to the risk policies and procedures consistently across the food bank network.

· Case management of high-risk situations within the food bank network, liaising with both external and internal stakeholders, including the Senior Leadership Group, to ensure compliance with statutory responsibilities and reporting requirements. This includes ensuring food banks on Action Plans receive the appropriate support and that the escalation process is adopted consistently across the Directorate.

· Develop and ensure the continued operationalisation of the Risk Management processes for the Foodbank Network. Working closely with others within the Operations directorate, the Safeguarding and Quality teams and the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion teams, to ensure processes remain proportionate, effective, and fit for purpose, including the design of appropriate reporting mechanisms, training resources, template policies and best practice guidance.

· Ensuring SLG/COO/Director of Ops/Board of trustees receive timely updates of high-risk situations and that the Ops Directorate know how to appropriately record incidents of risk

· Overseeing and updating the Complaints process for food bank-related complaints

Person Specification

Technical skills and minimum knowledge:

· Demonstratable experience of assessing, overseeing and managing risk in community-based/third sector organisations

· Knowledge of risk management principles

· Project management experience with an ability to work with and introduce new ICT systems to support service development activities

• Ability to capture, analyse and use data to prepare reports and communicate compelling propositions to make the case for change and improvements to business processes

· Relevant professional accreditation, or willingness to work towards such, and experience working in the field of risk management

Behaviours and competencies:

· Demonstrate a commitment to the values of the Trussell Trust;

· Demonstrates empathy for people from disadvantaged, marginalised or socially- excluded backgrounds;

· Role models inclusive behaviour, values and leadership

· Proven ability to manage relationships well, including internally and with grassroots, community-based organisations

· Proven ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, including those in senior leadership roles.

· Staying on-task to completion, particularly in the face of obstacles or competing priorities;

Key Stakeholders

· Safeguarding and Quality Team

· Network Support and Grant Giving Team

· Equity, Diversity and Inclusion department

· England & Wales Area Team and Scotland and Northern Ireland Area Team

· COO/Director of Operations

Our Values

The Trussell Trust is a charity that works to end the need for food banks. It is founded on and shaped by Christian principles.

Our values of dignity, justice, compassion and community, are central to all that we do and therefore supports our aim to be an organisation where the diversity of all employees is valued.  We welcome people of all faiths and none and those that are committed to these values.

We recognise that we have under-represented groups within our workforce. As part of our commitment to diversity and equality of opportunity we are actively encouraging applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions and those with a lived experience of poverty as well as any other under-represented group in our workforce. We are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of our employees from all forms of harm.

Pastoral Nationwide Manager- The Honeypot Children’s Charity

We are seeking an individual to join our Operations team, someone to champion the emotional wellbeing of children who come to their respite breaks. You will be a self- starter, proactive, energetic, and passionate about supporting young carers and vulnerable children, with experience of relevant professional pastoral leadership.

We work closely with schools to deliver the Social & Emotional Active Learning educational programme (SEAL), running 4-day residential breaks during term time to support children in developing key life skills and confidence. 

In the past year we have expanded our suite of services to include a wide range of online workshops and a wellbeing fund.  We are ambitious to maintain and build on this platform as we transition througth the pandemic period, taking a broader range and reach of services into the future and being accessible to Honeypot children whenever they wish, wherever they are. 

The role

• Do you have the drive and innovation to make the biggest difference to children’s lives? 
• Are you an inspiring leader with a passion for children’s development and well-being?

A leader that aligns to their values (equality, empathy, honesty, responsibility, and teamwork) and intent; to work as part of a team to develop and deliver strategies to improve children’s welfare.  To help children overcome barriers through focused interventions on securing children’s social, emotional, and physical well-being.  To effectively respond to the welfare support needs of children through effective work with parents, carers and other relevant agencies.  This is a rewarding opportunity to be part of a strong and forward-looking team.  Your work will have the power to transform life opportunities where it is needed most.

• Take a strategic lead in managing the new pastoral children’s services, attendance, and safety of those children coming to us through the NHS as well as other children at Honeypot that might fall under this umbrella.
• To liaise with key stakeholders in the NHS to identify children who are eligible to attend respite breaks.
• To maintain regular contact with parents/carers of children identified, to promote positive family support and involvement.
• To have full knowledge and understanding of the range of activities, courses, opportunities, and individuals that could be drawn upon to provide extra support for the children and their family.
• Understand children’s development and proven success of working with children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH).
• Supporting children to be able to cope and understand their parents being in hospital.
• To facilitate the sharing of information between local agencies, authorities, and other outside organisations in line with GDPR.
• To liaise with other pastoral leaders to share ideas and best practice.
• To provide reports, monitor and evaluate services  for Trustees and the CEO.
• To challenge and motivate children, promote, and reinforce self-esteem. To be responsible for developing pastoral programmes for children to take place during the breaks.
• To develop a mentoring relationship with children needing support, with the aim to continue this through our online services.
• Ensure safeguarding practices conform to best practice principles, standards, and government guidance.
• Keep up to date with developments in child protection and relevant legislation.
• Set and maintain standards, boundaries and rules at The Honeypot House which are child-centred, promoting the welfare of children, protecting them from harm and providing a service which is anti-discriminatory.
• Ensure that all data is collated and managed in line with data protection requirement.
• To develop ongoing programmes for future use and evaluate effectiveness of current wellbeing programmes.
• To encourage external specialist engagement for our well-being fund, wrap around services and future development.

• Lead on the development and implementation of interventions to support children with SEMH needs.
• Ensure all pastoral programmes are delivered to the highest standard and in line with strategic objectives, ensuring appropriate information and data is gathered, analysed and regularly reviewed.
• Manage the gathering of feedback and the evaluation of children’s experience and apply the learning to service reviews and planning.
• Monitor and analyse progress against agreed service/NHS objectives.

• Build excellent relationships with schools, children’s services, charities, and the local community at all levels to maximise referrals and partnership opportunities

The duties above are neither exclusive nor exhaustive.

You will be required to supply certified evidence of any professional qualification. Enhanced DBS and satisfactory references prior to commencement. This post is subject to a probationary period of six months.

Vacancy Information:

• Location: Remote Working, quarterly visits to each location and London office meetings
• Salary: £36,000 - £40,000 per annum
• Job type: Permanent, Full time: 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday

To apply: please send your current CV and personal statement 

We look forward to hearing from you