Are you an experienced engagement / activities professional looking for a new challenge in the military charity sector who wants to make a real difference in the veterans community?

We are looking for a permanent full-time Outreach Officer to contribute their personality, energy, drive, skills and experience to add value to our Blesma Outreach team within the Independence and Wellbeing department at Blesma, The Limbless Veterans.

The role is home-based, being a varied one, focusing primarily on delivering an engaging and blended programme of activities that enhances social inclusion, improves the wellbeing of our members and overcomes the negative impact of disability.   The role requires a person who is a self starter, friendly, compassionate, confident who enjoys taking the initiative, being creative and has a strong commitment to the veterans’ community.  

The role also involves representing Blesma and raising the charity’s profile within the local community across the South. 

The Independence and Wellbeing team works collaboratively across the Association to ensure Blesma’s programmes and services can help our serving Service personnel, veterans and their families thrive and lead independent and fulfilling lives.

Blesma is unique as a membership Association as well as a charity.  Our members are at the heart of all our work, therefore, the impact of the Outreach Officer is highly visible and appreciated in the experiences of our inspirational limbless veterans.

If you are interested, and live within the following post code areas BN, GU, OX, PO, RG, RH, SL, SO or SP please read the attached Job Description and apply with your CV and a Covering Letter detailing why you would be an ideal candidate for the role and how your experience and skills match those detailed in the Person Specification.

Closing Date for Applications: Tuesday 28th June 2022,  1200noon

Interview Date: Week commencing 4th July

We look forward to hearing from you. 

Note to candidate: If you didn't hear from us two weeks after the deadline, please assume that on this occassion your application hasn't been successful. 

Thank you for your interest in Blesma, The Limbless Veterans!

Are you an experienced engagement / activities professional looking for a new challenge in the military charity sector who wants to make a real difference in the veterans community?

We are looking for a permanent full-time Outreach Officer to contribute their personality, energy, drive, skills and experience to add value to our Blesma Outreach team within the Independence and Wellbeing department at Blesma, The Limbless Veterans.

The role is home-based, being a varied one, focusing primarily on delivering an engaging and blended programme of activities that enhances social inclusion, improves the wellbeing of our members and overcomes the negative impact of disability.   The role requires a person who is a self starter, friendly, compassionate, confident who enjoys taking the initiative, being creative and has a strong commitment to the veterans’ community.  

The role also involves representing Blesma and raising the charity’s profile within the local community across the East of England. 

The Independence and Wellbeing team works collaboratively across the Association to ensure Blesma’s programmes and services can help our serving Service personnel, veterans and their families thrive and lead independent and fulfilling lives.

Blesma is unique as a membership Association as well as a charity.  Our members are at the heart of all our work, therefore, the impact of the Outreach Officer is highly visible and appreciated in the experiences of our inspirational limbless veterans.

If you are interested, and live within the following post code areas AL, CB, CM, CO, IP, HP, LU, MK, NN, NR, PE, or SG please read the attached Job Description and apply with your CV and a Covering Letter detailing why you would be an ideal candidate for the role and how your experience and skills match those detailed in the Person Specification.

Closing Date for Applications: Monday 1st July 2022, 2:00 pm.

Interview Date: Thursday 7th July 2022.

We look forward to hearing from you. Thank you for your interest in Blesma, The Limbless Veterans!

Note to candidate: If you didn't hear from us two weeks after the deadline, please assume that on this occassion your application hasn't been successful. 

You’ve got a good understanding of mental health issues and really enjoy supporting others to achieve independence and lead their own recovery. All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Richmond Fellowship as a Recovery Worker.

Right now, we are looking for someone who is ready to take the next step up in this interesting development opportunity. Trevayler provides, Recovery Focussed Support in both our short term Crisis House and our Transitional Service, our services are co-produced giving people we support a voice in their recovery. Not only are we committed to putting them at the heart of everything we do, we recognise they should be involved in decisions that affect their future too. That’s why we need you to inspire and support them to lead their own recovery. So, whether it’s helping to come up with a personal support plan that will see them achieve their goals and aspirations, developing domestic and finance management skills or accessing work, leisure or educational opportunities, your empathy, enthusiasm and compassion will have every chance to shine. Entering accurate case notes onto our IT system will be important too. And, when it comes to regularly liaising with GP surgeries, the local council, charities etc. or promoting the service within the community, again, we'll count on you.

You’re caring, consistent, flexible and creative, work well under pressure, know how to connect with people at all levels and, like us, are keen to break down the stigma of mental health. Oh and you’re happy working independently or, as a valued member of our team, being part of a weekly rota system and available for on call duties.

The salary for this post is £19,304 per annum, plus £650 one-time payment if you start no later than 1st September 2022.

The post holder will be required to work (upon average) of four sleep ins and three waking nights per month. Additional to the salary, sleep in shifts will be paid at the rate of £78.30 and walking nights at £15 per shift.

We have six permanent full time roles available, requiring the post holder to work 37.5 hours per week. 

Please be advised that this role requires applicants to work on a rolling basis of 24 hours per day, 7 days a week for 365 days per year. 

Recovery Focus is committed to working towards equal opportunities and we select staff solely on merit irrespective of race, colour, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, social class, religious belief, disability or history of mental health or addiction problems. If you need support to apply for the role or adaptions at interview please contact the recruitment team to discuss.

This is a rolling recruitment process, shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply.

So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits? 

Richmond Fellowship is part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone.

DUTY WORKER, TRANSITIONS SOUTH, NOTTINGHAM, PERMANENT, 37 HPW AND 22.5 HPW AVAILABLE, FRWK06 £20,127 - £22,293 FTE (£12,239 - £13,556 PRO-RATA FOR 22.5 HPW)

We are looking for a dedicated Duty Worker who is passionate about supporting young people to achieve the best outcomes and be equipped for a life of independence. 

Experience of working with young people is desirable but the ability to build rapport and encourage young people to make informed, good decisions is essential, along with the ability to liaise with Social Workers and Leaving Care Workers in a demanding environment.

The role involves shift work, including some weekends and evenings. 

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

98% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer, we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments, please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

DUTY WORKER, STEP UP, SWADLINCOTE, PERMANENT, 37 HPW AND 18.5 HPW AVILABLE, FRWK06 £20,127 - £22,293 (£10,063 - £11,146 PRO-RATA)

Do you want to join an organisation that employs remarkable people to do a remarkable job?  Do you have commitment to reach out, even to the most challenging young people?

We are looking for a full time and a part time Duty Worker

We are looking for a full time and a part time Duty Workers who would thrive in a young person’s accommodation service, where no two days are ever the same, working with Children in care and Care Leavers aged 16-21.  The role requires working to a rota and includes evenings, weekends and holidays.  We are looking for dedicated people who are passionate about working with young people and dedicated to equipping young people for independence. 

Experience of working with young people is desirable but the ability to build rapport and encourage young people to make informed, good decisions is essential, along with the ability to liaise with Social Workers and Leaving Care Workers in a demanding environment.

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

98% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer, we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments, please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

SUPPORT WORKER, GH HOUSE, NOTTINGHAM, PERMANENT, 37 HPW, FRWK03 £18,278 - £19,426

Exciting opportunity to join a small and friendly supportive team.

GH House specialises in working with people who are experiencing homelessness and the complex range of issues that they can face.

All workers have caseloads working with residents on substance misuse management, health, budgeting and life skills in order to move people on to live independently –full training provided.  All successful applicants will receive Organisational training as well as learning ‘on the job’

The post is shift work -8am – 4pm & 2pm -10pm and every other weekend working.

We value all applicants and welcome people with varied life skills and interests – your interests in music, gardening, art or physical exercise will add to our range of opportunities to engage our client group

If you are interested but unsure if this post is for you, please call and arrange an informal visit with one of our managers, we will be happy to show you around and answer any questions you may have.

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

98% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer, we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

SUPPORT WORKER CARE, EDWIN HOUSE, NOTTINGHAM, PERMANENT, 37 HPW, FRWK03 £18,278 - £19,426 PLUS 10% OF A NON-CONSOLIDATED ENHANCEMENT

Framework is pleased to be able to offer ‘golden hello’ payments in relation to this vacancy. Anyone appointed for a permanent position through this recruitment campaign for a will receive a £500 payment in their first pay after starting with us, followed by a further £500 on successful completion of their probationary period.

Edwin House is a 63 bedded specialist registered care and reablement facility which meet the needs of people with a range of complex support needs and health conditions resultant from historic or current problematic substance misuse.

Framework is looking to appoint suitably skilled and experienced staff for the role of Support Worker at Edwin House to provide high standards of care and support and work proactively with service users to enable them to gain some control over their substance use, improve their quality of life and build recovery capital.

This is exciting opportunity to be involved in the development and delivery of a truly innovative and unique service which will form a new pathway available within in the substance misuse treatment system locally and regionally.

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

98% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer, we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments, please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

DUTY WORKER (NIGHTS), TRANSITIONS SOUTH, NOTTINGHAM, PERMANENT, 37 HPW, FRWK06 £20,127 - £22,293 PLUS 7.5% ENHANCEMENT FOR HOURS WORKED 10 PM – 7 AM

SHIFTS: 5.30 PM – 4.30 AM AND 9.30 PM – 8.30 AM DEPENDING ON THE LOCATION

We are looking for a dedicated Duty Worker who is passionate about supporting young people to achieve the best outcomes and be equipped for a life of independence. 

Experience of working with young people is desirable but the ability to build rapport and encourage young people to make informed, good decisions is essential, along with the ability to liaise with Social Workers and Leaving Care Workers in a demanding environment.

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

98% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer, we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments, please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

SPECIALIST YOUNG PERSON’S WORKER, TRANSITIONS SOUTH, NOTTINGHAM, 37 HPW, FRWK10 £24,065 - £26,253, PERMANENT  ROLE AND 6-MONTH CONTRACT AVAILABLE

We are recruiting Specialist Young Person’s Workers to coordinate the support identified on a co-produced support plan with young people aged 16 and 17yrs. 

The aim is to ensure that all support needs are comprehensively met by linking in relevant support services and removing any barriers to successful resettlement into independent accommodation.

Facilitating the development of young people’s life skills and building on the strengths that they already possess is key as is an understanding of Trauma Informed Care.

Experience of working with young people in an accommodation or youth work setting is essential.

The role involves shift work, including some weekends and evenings. 

For further information, please contact Sarah Wainwright or Stephen Beresford 0115 8504041

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

98% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer, we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments, please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

SPECIALIST YOUNG PERSON’S WORKER, TRANSITIONS SOUTH, NOTTINGHAM, 37 HPW, FRWK10 £24,065 - £26,253, PERMANENT  ROLE AND 6-MONTH CONTRACT AVAILABLE

We are recruiting Specialist Young Person’s Workers to coordinate the support identified on a co-produced support plan with young people aged 16 and 17yrs. 

The aim is to ensure that all support needs are comprehensively met by linking in relevant support services and removing any barriers to successful resettlement into independent accommodation.

Facilitating the development of young people’s life skills and building on the strengths that they already possess is key as is an understanding of Trauma Informed Care.

Experience of working with young people in an accommodation or youth work setting is essential.

The role involves shift work, including some weekends and evenings. 

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

98% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer, we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments, please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

SPECIALIST YOUNG PERSON’S WORKER, STEP UP, EREWASH AND AMBER VALLEY, PERMANENT, 37 HPW AND 25 HPW AVAILABLE, FRWK10 £24,065 – £26,253 FTE (£16,260 - £17,738 PRO-RATA)

Do you want to join an organisation that employs remarkable people to do a remarkable job?  Do you have commitment to reach out, even to the most challenging young people?

We are recruiting 2 full time and a part time Specialist Young Person’s Workers to coordinate the support identified on a co-produced support plan with young people aged 16-25 including Children in Care and Care Leavers across Erewash and Amber Valley.  The aim is to ensure that all support needs are comprehensively met by linking in relevant support services, removing any barriers to successful resettlement into independence and maintaining independent accommodation. Facilitating the development of young people’s life skills and building on the strengths that they already possess is key as is an understanding of Trauma Informed Care.  Experience of working with young people in an accommodation or youth work setting is essential.

A driving licence and use of a car are essential.

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

98% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer, we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments, please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Eczema Outreach Support offer one-to-one support on the phone, a range of specialist resources, children's clubs, school workshops and resources and opportunities for families to connect with each other. We also raise awareness about the impact eczema has on families’ lives and support eczema-related research.

Our eczema workshop programme for Primary Schools has proved extremely successful and has helped to raise awareness of eczema in schools, build the confidence of children with the condition and reduce instances of bullying.

We are looking to recruit sessional workshop tutors to deliver online and face-to-face school workshops across the UK.  Face-to-face workshops will be offered to schools where we have staff within a reasonable travel distance.  Travel areas will be discussed on appointment.  School workshops are around one hour in length; the salary reflects preparation and delivery time. Full training will be provided.

Key responsibilities

1. Training

1. Attend online sessional worker induction training
2. Attend and input into ongoing training sessions, including safeguarding and equality, diversity and inclusion

1. School Workshop Preparation and Delivery 

1. Become familiar with the content and purpose of the school workshops
2. Prepare any materials required for workshops
3. Deliver school workshops online or in person

1. Evaluation of Programme

1. Support the monitoring and evaluation of school workshops
2. Take part in the review and evaluation of the overall workshop programme

Location (UK): Home based – North East Scotland
Benefits: Read more about the excellent benefits we offer on our profile page
Travel: Frequent travel to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary to support clinic work, regular travel across Scotland for meetings and event delivery, occasional travel to other parts of the UK.

Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and we welcome candidates from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. We want our employees, volunteers and trustees to represent the broad diversity of the communities of which we are a part.

Summary
We are recruiting for our award-winning Young People and Families Service. This role will lead the delivery of our participatory, self-management UK arts programme, alongside our team of amazing young volunteers. You’ll organise and curate an annual exhibition to raise awareness of the impact of rheumatic conditions on young people and their families. And you’ll help to deliver our one-to-one youth work embedded in the multidisciplinary team at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.

About the role
We are looking for dynamic, creative, innovative team players to join our Young People and Families Service in Scotland. The role will be based in North East Scotland but will support service delivery across Scotland and the UK.

As a Young People & Families Worker you will work with colleagues, partners, healthcare professionals, schools, volunteers, families and most importantly young people to co-plan, deliver and evaluate a high-quality, holistic support offer locally and nationally. Using a community development/youth work approach, you’ll put children and young people at the centre of decisions about their journey and our service offer.

Using youth accessible approaches, you will help young people to build their confidence, make friends and achieve their personal goals. This will be achieved by providing one-to-one support, creating peer networks and working with volunteers to co-deliver self-management activities on a variety of topics from sleep management to self-advocacy. You’ll also co-design an exciting programme of social events, youth voice opportunities, digital content and residential events.

You will act as the bridge between young people, their families and professionals – especially in healthcare settings. Here you will play a unique role working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to meet a range of needs in a relatable and youth-friendly style as young people learn to live well with their condition. You will support young people during the pivotal transition from paediatric to adult services and life, ensuring it is a time of empowerment and growth.

Key requirements
Essential:

• Experience of working within the fields of youth/community development work, especially within the arts as a subject expert.
• Understanding the importance of self-management and experience of delivering interventions to people living with long term conditions - especially arts-based interventions. Experience of taking a person-centred approach when providing support, with a passion for improving the lives of young people.
• Experience of using a community development/youth work approach to co-design and deliver a quality service/project that is inclusive, inspiring and makes a difference. Engaging colleagues, funders, supporters and partners to make it happen.
• Knowledge and experience of embedding safeguarding and safe working policies and procedures.
• Experience of leading a project with project management skills including; supporting evaluation work, writing reports, developing project proposals, managing activity budgets and cascading learning and development to a team of staff/volunteers.
• Experience of working directly with artists and curators. Translating artistic plans into reality, as well as knowledge of contemporary visual art practice, culture, networks, curation and social engagement approaches.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and evidence of excellent relationship management with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Good IT skills; thorough working knowledge of MS Office Suite especially Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint and digital working skills, including experience of using databases.
• Experience of workload planning including event management, especially within the arts, including experience of exhibition delivery. Sound organisational and time-management skills and the ability to prioritise workload effectively.
• Understanding of the importance of diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.
• Willingness to travel across the UK as required to attend meetings and events, which may occasionally be on a weekend.

Desirable:

• Knowledge and understanding of arthritis and other musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions.
• Understanding of the ‘Social model of disability.’
• Experience of using /delivering over virtual communication platforms; Microsoft Teams, Zoom, etc.
• Degree or related qualification in the arts.
• Good understanding of the social, health, emotional, economic impacts of the arts and arts based self-management.

We advise candidates to apply early as we reserve the right to close applications ahead of the advertised date.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Interviews
First interviews: Dates to be confirmed, held on Microsoft Teams.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Homicide caseworker to join the South West and West Midlands Homicide Support Service team in the West Midlands (Staffordshire), working 22.5 hours a week. This post is fixed term covering an 8 month period.

Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?

Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?

If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 30 days plus Bank Holidays
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances & maternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About the role:

This role is based in the West Midlands team, with focus on the Staffordshire area however sometimes you may be asked to support clients residing in other areas within our team.

This is a home working opportunity however travel around the area is also required. We can be flexible with the days and hours worked between the hours of 9am-5pm Monday to Friday.

You will be joining a passionate and committed service who provide a high quality and bespoke support to people bereaved by Homicide.

As a Homicide Case Worker you will:

• Provide a high-quality, front-line service to those bereaved through homicide
• Deliver practical & emotional support using specialist commissioned services
• Manage a case-load acting as the key contact for clients
• Maintain multi-agency links with Police Family Liaison Officers (FLOs) & other organisations
• Determine the appropriate involvement of homicide trained volunteers on a case by case basis and oversee their work
• Make effective links with operational colleagues in their region including the Witness Service to ensure a seamless service to bereaved people
• Support applicable clients through domestic homicide reviews and advocating on their behalf were necessary

You will need experience of working with bereaved people, victim of violent crime or other vulnerable clients. You should be able to manage a complex caseload providing advice, support and guidance through the criminal justice system. It is essential that you are able to communicate effectively and sensitively.

Ideally, you will hold a full UK driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes as travel throughout the area is a requirement of this role. If you have a disability that prevents you from driving please specify so we can assess what reasonable adjustments can be made.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

About Us:

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

Victim Support is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all communities and monitor the diversity of applicants to analyse if we are representative of the communities we serve in terms of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, age and socio-economic status. As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we would particularly welcome applicants from BAME communities.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website, and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We look forward to hearing from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.

Are you passionate about equipping the next generation to respond to global poverty?

Do you have excellent communication skills with the ability to inspire and motivate people?

Tearfund has a vision to see all people freed from poverty, living transformed lives and reaching their God-given potential. The Wales team exists to mobilise individuals and churches across the nation to support this vision by encouraging a whole-life response. This can include giving, taking action or prayer.

The successful candidate will inspire and mobilise youth and young adults (11-23 years) in Wales to respond to poverty through Tearfund and you'll take every opportunity to communicate to this audience at events, churches and group gatherings, through written communications, via social media and through networking.

You will have experience in:

• Working with the Welsh youth & young adult audience
• Speaking to young people and young adults, inspiring and motivating them to take action
• Networking and relationship building with individuals, churches and networks in Wales
• Successful fundraising activities
• Planning and managing events and activities

If you are passionate about working with young people and young adults and passionate about seeing people freed from poverty globally, then this is the role for you!

All applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs.

Please note: This is a full time, permanent role and the salary is £33,973 per annum.

Interviews will take place on 20th of July. 

All applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs

The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding issues. In addition, personal identification information will be submitted against a Watchlist database to check against criminal convictions as a counter-terror measure.