• Do you have a proven track record in fundraising, development, and communications, and would you like to join an innovative, place-based partnership?
• Do you thrive on rolling your sleeves up and personally getting stuck in, as well as working collaboratively with partners, teams, and boards?
• Are you passionate, as we are, about addressing issues around poverty and inequality?
• If so, then you might be just the person we are looking for to lead our ambitious development and communications strategies for Islington Giving and Cripplegate Foundation.

About you

The new Director of Development and Communications, in addition to having a strong track record in fundraising from a range of donors and sources, will need to be consultative, with strong listening skills and respect for the opinions of others. They will need the confidence and expertise to advise and guide their small team, board, and governors. They will need to be able to relate to the big picture and vision, whilst also being able to consider the detail. We would be delighted to hear from you, especially if you:

• Have a strong track record in fundraising and development.
• Enjoy rolling your sleeves up and leading and implementing fundraising and development plans yourself, as well as guiding others.
• Are flexible, collaborative, and work very well as part of a committed team within a small organisation.
• Have experience of leading and managing.
• Are a strong communicator and relationship builder.
• Have a commitment to ensuring that Islington Giving and Cripplegate Foundation continue to flourish.

We value diversity, equality, and inclusivity. Applications are especially welcomed from underrepresented backgrounds, including but not limited to gender, race, age, sexual orientation, disability, and religion. Please let us know if you would like any additional support with this application, or the role.

Find more information in application pack or on Islington Giving webpage

We are looking for a passionate Support Services Officer to play a key role in offering support and information to women and their loved ones affected by cervical cancer, cervical cell changes and those with concerns or questions about the cervical screening or HPV vaccination programs. You will also be responsible for offering additional support through our Callback service and the day to day running of our Ask the Expert service providing online medical clarification. The ideal candidate will be self-motivating, and a clear communicator with strong supportive and multi-tasking skills

This is a full time, one year fixed term contract.

To apply for this role please send a CV and a covering letter to Debbie Shipley, Support Services Manager

Applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

Closing date for application:  5pm on the 29th January 2021

Interview date:  Friday 5th February 2021

Derbyshire Mind is looking for a well organised, enthusiastic and committed Administrator who enjoys talking to people on the phone and believes in providing excellent customer service to everyone who contacts us. 

This key role would suit someone with strong administrative and customer service skills with an interest in mental health, advocacy or working for a charity.

The role will be office based at Kingsway Hospital, Derby with occasional travel across Derbyshire.  The role is temporarily based at home however, due to the Coronavirus situation.

You will be inputting data into a database on a daily basis and working alongside a colleague in the same role, you will be the administrative support hub for advocates and managers. 

Many of our clients and people who contact Derbyshire Mind are vulnerable people who have a mental health problem, dementia, learning disabilities, or autism.  They will have differing support needs and may be distressed, so you will need to have an empathetic, non-judgemental and calm approach. 

The purpose of the role is to:-

• Provide a first response to clients and others contacting Derbyshire Mind by telephone, email or online.

• Respond effectively and efficiently to all enquiries, providing high standards of customer service.

• Provide a high standard of administration support for the advocacy services and the Senior Management Team.

• Accurately record all enquiries and referrals on a client management database.

Derbyshire Mind is a local mental health charity focused on improving mental health and wellbeing for people across Derbyshire.  We are one of a federated network of local Mind charities across the country.  We provide a range of advocacy and community wellbeing services designed to support people with mental health problems as well as the wider population.  We are committed to developing innovative and responsive services which further promote mental health awareness and wellbeing.

Oasis has a vacancy for a Project Administrator to be part of a new team of working on a groundbreaking project, supporting A&E Departments in the Greater Manchester area in reducing the harm to young people from violence. 

We are looking for an organised and pro-active Administrator who has a flair for setting up systems, maintaining databases, sorting paperwork and keeping processes on track, all while maintaining confidentiality and helping people from all walks of life.  Like most administration jobs, no day will be the same, so you will need to think on your feet and be ready to challenge and be challenged.  As this is a new project we are also recruiting for a Project Coordinator and three Youth Development Workers.

To be successful, you will need solid administration experience including minute taking, using social media, as well as data management systems.  This role will suit someone who is self-motivated, flexible and reliable, and wants to work in a unique area of youth and community work.

Oasis Charitable Trust is a multi-national charity supporting young people and their families in 10 countries worldwide. Our vision is for building healthy communities: places where everyone is included, making a contribution and reaching their full potential.

Working for Oasis offers:

• A pension scheme, currently offering 7% employer contribution
• A generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year (plus 8 Bank Holidays)
• A supportive, friendly work environment, with flexible working arrangements

If you are interested in this position, please download the documents on this page or go to the Oasis UK charity website (CVs alone will not be accepted).

Completed applications should be returned by 9am Monday 25th January 2021.

Interviews will take place on 11th & 12th February 2021 (possibly in person or online)

PART TIME, 24 HOURS PER WEEK (0.6 FTE)

FIXED TERM CONTRACT TO MARCH 2022

SALARY:  £11,606 p.a. (plus 7% non-contributory pension)

LOCATION:  GREATER MANCHESTER

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. 

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.  Registered Charity No. 1026487

We are looking for a Membership Administrator for a 6 month maternity cover to support our work to promote food science and technology for the benefit, safety and health of everyone.

As our Membership Administrator, you will play a crucial role supporting our members by maintaining member records, processing information, sending communications and information.  Our members will find you a delight to work with.  You will be a database whizz and be able to produce meaningful reports from our data.  We are updating our systems, so experience of working to improve an existing database system would be welcome.  You will have experience of membership or subscription-based processes.

You will also help run our financial activities – processing member transactions, issuing customer invoices, arranging to pay suppliers, reconciling transactions, and liaising with our accountants and auditors.  You will probably be familiar with Sage, Xero or another accounting package.

We are a small team, so we all muck in to keep things running smoothly.

If you are interested in developing your membership and finance skills, join us to help put our ambitious plans to grow our membership into practise. 

Send us your CV and a cover letter - please ensure you have read the person specification. We will look at applications as we receive them.  If we think you could be right for the role, we will ask you to come in to meet us.

No agencies please.

Salary: £24-26K

The post will be homebased while the Covid-19 restrictions are in place.  Our office is based in Hammersmith, London W6, and regular attendance at the office is envisaged as restrictions ease.

We are the UK’s leading professional body for those involved in all aspects of food science and technology. We are an internationally respected independent membership body, supporting food professionals through knowledge sharing and professional recognition.

Our core aim is the advancement of food science and technology based on impartial science and knowledge sharing.

Our membership comprises individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, from students to experts, working across a wide range of disciplines within the sector.

We are a registered charity (no 1121681) and a company limited by guarantee (no 930776)

We wish to recruit a Deputy Director Finance & Administration. Reporting to the Director, you will be responsible for financial management, contract administration information assurance and overall administration.

We advise 12,000 people a year from 4 main locations and 4 outreaches. Advice is provided by 100 volunteer advisers who are supported by 10 FTE staff. The post holder will be based in Abingdon with regular travel to our other locations. At present, our advice centres are partially open and most staff and advisers work from home.

We offer a company pension scheme, flexible work and a generous holiday allowance

Closing date:           5th February 2021

Interview Date:        11th February 2021

Full Time Permanency Service Team Leader (37.5 hours pw)

• Are you experienced in managing fostering and/or adoption services?
• Are you committed to providing the best quality foster carers and adopters for troubled children?
• Do you want to work in a multi-disciplinary team of skilled professionals to ensure good therapeutic Post Adoption and Fostering support, and to motivate and support other social workers to do so too?

If the answer’s ‘yes’ – get in touch!

Why? Family Futures is:

• An adoption and adoption support agency awarded an outstanding rating by OFSTED in 2018 for our third consecutive inspection.
• Has a reputation for innovation and offering a high-quality service - an integrated multi-disciplinary assessment, treatment and family finding service for adopted and fostered children who often are more challenging to place or to maintain in placement.
• Now developing a therapeutic fostering service to bring our skills and wrap-around support to children in care

As the Permanency Service Team Leader you will be responsible for continuing to develop and support our Adoption Service, be a central part of developing our exciting new Therapeutic Fostering Service and manage the staff within these services to help them maximise and develop their skills and practice.

We Need an energetic experienced manager with a background in permanency services who will lead a small team of social workers in the Permanency Service and carry a small caseload of assessing adopters and foster carers, and post approval support. You will also (for an additional salary element) take a turn at staffing the out of hours support line.

Ideally applicants will have experience of both fostering and adoption. However, given our experience in adoption, it is more essential that the Permanency Team Leader brings experience and knowledge of fostering and is willing to build their skills in adoption.

We Offer:

• High quality support, supervision and training
• The opportunity to work creatively, as a key part of our multi-disciplinary team, in a child-centred way, informed by current research, using a well-evidenced model of understanding the need of children with traumatic histories.
• Small caseloads, meaning you can work in depth with families and support the staff team to do so
• Competitive salary and a supportive working environment, which recognises the stress of this type of work and nurtures staff, enabling staff to grow their skills and gain satisfaction from supporting carers/adopters to become therapeutic parents and children to heal and thrive.

Family Futures is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We expect all staff to share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and follow safer recruitment practices to protect children and adults at risk of harm, requiring the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure.

This is a permanent position. Salary: £46,000 - £51 000 per annum

In response to Covid 19 we have had to adapt our services, therefore the role is currently largely home-based with some days at our office in Islington.

Closing date for applications is midnight Sunday 14th February 2021 with interviews scheduled to take place on Monday 22nd February 2021.

Bond is the UK network for organisation working in international development. We unite and support a diverse network of over 400 civil society organisations and allies to help eradicate global poverty, inequality and injustice.

Main purpose of the job

The role of PA and Operations Coordinator is to be responsible for providing PA support to the CEO and other directors as required; HR administration; and facilities and office management, ensuring smooth running of Bond.

Main responsibilities

• PA and Governance Support
• HR Administration
• Operations and office management

At Bond, we are open to Job Share and the possibility of reduced hours, flexible working, or compressed hours.

Benefits

Bond offers a competitive salary and benefits package

Please see Job Specification for full detail

How to apply

To apply for thisvacancy, please send a copy of your CV and a short cover letter by midnight on Sunday 31st January 2021.

However, we may close applications early if we receive a high number of applicants.

SUPPORT WORKER, LHRSP FLOATING SUPPORT BOSTON, LINCOLNSHIRE, FRWK03 £16,915 - £18,430 FTE, Permanent, 37HPW

LHRSP Floating Support Service is a community based support service for people with complex needs. The services cover Boston, South Holland, East Lindsey, South Kesteven and Lincoln.

We are currently recruiting for a Support Worker position to cover the Boston area with remote working.

We work in partnership with the local Vulnerable Adult Panels and Team Around the Adult providing support to people to address key problems with money and/or housing, help them develop knowledge, skills and resilience to remain safe, and live independently in their own home.

In this role you will work alongside the Support Planner; assessing service user needs and plan individually tailored support for people to help them achieve their goals. You will be expected to work effectively within a small team, delivering an excellent service along with the Support Planner.

You will be expected to have a good working knowledge of the needs of people struggling with their mental health, as well as benefits, housing law, debt support and issues related to the person’s ability to live independently.

You must have a current driving licence and access to a car in order to cover multiple bases across various locations within the districts.

For more information please contact: Kerrianne Heath 

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.

97% 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

CVs will not be accepted

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Job title: Independent Living Advisor

Region: Somerset and Wiltshire, South

Directorate: Operations

Contract: 9 months FTC, (Maternity cover), Full Time - 35 hours per week

Salary: £23,800 gross per annum

About The Royal British Legion

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

Our Values and Behaviours

Does the following describe you?

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

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

The Role

The Independent Living Advice Service are looking to recruit an Independent Living Adviser to be part of a community-based team, to provide advice, support and advocacy, to beneficiaries living with long term illness, continuing care or disabilities, or caring for someone with these conditions.

The Independent Living Adviser will manage a caseload, providing person-centred advice, guidance and support, across a range of areas, including: Direct Payments, Personal Budgets, Individual Budgets, Disability Advocacy, Personal Health Budgets, Disabled Facilities Grants, available Aids and Minor Adaptations. The Adviser will also prepare and present cases to the appropriate statutory bodies and social care/health panels.

The ideal candidate will have experience of working in an Independent Living Advisory capacity; have a good understanding of the current UK Social Care system and of advocacy work and experience working with older people, carers and people with disabilities.

Currently this role will be fully home based due to the pandemic. It is anticipated that the role will involve significant travel throughout the Somerset and Wiltshire area, and wider South region for training and meetings. A full driving license is required for this role.

How to Apply

Please apply by clicking ‘Apply online’.

Closing date for this role is: Thursday 4th February 2021.

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

35 hours per week

Location: to be worked flexibly across South Gloucestershire

Contract: Fixed-term initially until 31.07.2023

Ref: 981

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen within the organisation to manage the delivery of the Drive Project across South Gloucestershire.

Drive is an innovative national project that aims to improve the lives and safety of victims and children, by holding high-risk perpetrators to account. The project combines the case management of perpetrators with a co-ordinated multi-agency response.

As Service Manager, you will lead and manage the delivery of the South Gloucestershire DVA Drive programme and interventions. You will champion the Cranstoun values across the organisation and drive the Cranstoun 'people' agenda, ensuring a culture based on fairness, collaboration and trust. You will support the Case Managers in their work, ensuring high quality and safe practice.

This role is vital in the success of the replication of the Drive pilot across the country, and you will work closely alongside and within a wider team of multi-agency stakeholders.

You will have management skills and a demonstrable track record within the field of domestic abuse and/or with highly complex cohorts. You will have experience and passion for collaboration, partnership, strategic and organisational development.

We are looking to appoint to this role as soon as possible to allow for a smooth mobilisation of service. Extensive training will be provided, which will include the opportunity to gain accreditation for working with perpetrators of DVA. This is an initial Fixed-term contract until 31st July 2023.

Interview will consist of attitudinal testing and a formal interview panel which includes key Drive stakeholders.

Police vetting will be undertaken with the successful candidate.

Unfortunately we cannot accept CVs.

Closing date:  Sunday 24 January 2021.

Interviews: w/c 1 February 2021.

Research Interpretation Manager

Permanent

Salary: £30,000 to £35,000 per annum plus benefits

Full time – 37.5 hours a week 

London N1

Closing date: 5 pm, January 29th 2021

Interviews: w/c 8th February 2021

Would you like to work on a unique evidence-based resource that plays a key role in advancing knowledge about preventable cancers?

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work on World Cancer Research Fund International’s Continuous Update Project (CUP). The CUP analyses global cancer prevention and survival research linked to diet, nutrition, physical activity and weight. Over the past year the project has been going through a transition period to set it up for the next phase of its development, scheduled to start in the spring of 2021.

As the Research Interpretation Manager you will play a key role in taking forward the next phase of the CUP. This will include project managing and leading on specific components of the work, as well as providing general support as part of the Secretariat. You will contribute to the development of the overall strategic approach and support the Head of Research Interpretation and the Director of Research in implementing the new strategy.

You will be educated to at least Masters degree level (with human nutrition and/or public health being the subject of either the undergraduate or postgraduate degree), have an understanding of epidemiology and biological mechanisms as applied to diet, nutrition, physical activity and weight and cancer, strong project management skills and experience of evidence synthesis and interpretation. 

This is a permanent role within the Science and Research Department at World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) International. WCRF International is a not-for-profit organisation that leads and unifies a network of cancer prevention charities based in Europe, the Americas and Asia and is responsible for cancer prevention science, policy, strategic and operational direction to the network charities. 

Application Details:
If you are interested in this role and feel you possess the necessary requirements, please submit a current CV and covering letter (maximum 2 pages) by the closing date. You must have current right to work in the UK.

Please note: Your cover letter should highlight how your skills and experience will benefit WCRF International and equip you for the role.Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to provide feedback to shortlisted candidates. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. 

Oasis Charitable Trust is a multi-national charity supporting young people and their families in 9 countries worldwide. Our vision is for building healthy communities: places where everyone is included, making a contribution and reaching their full potential.

Due to a successful funding bid, Oasis is now searching for a Project Coordinator to provide inspiring leadership with a new team of Youth Support Workers and volunteers on a groundbreaking project, supporting A&E Departments in the Greater Manchester area in reducing the harm to young people from violence.  As this is a new project we are also recruiting for Youth Development Workers and an Administrator.

Key responsibilities for the Project Coordinator will be:

• Ensuring successful implementation of the Oasis Navigator pilot project.
• Working with safeguarding children teams to assess the needs of the vulnerable young people
• Building capacity of Emergency Department and Urgent Care staff with training and developing systems.
• Being responsible for securing funding for the project’s continuation and expansion
• Supervise and manage the Oasis Navigator team and volunteers

Amongst other requirements, the successful post holder must have:

• A relevant qualification in Youth & Community (JNC) or Teaching (QTS) or Social Work (QSW) at DipHE level or above OR able to demonstrate relevant experience.
• Proven experience working with young people ‘at risk’.
• Reliability, with a flexible approach to changes in circumstance and able to work unsocial hours
• Experience of project management, budget management and presentation skills.

This is an exciting opportunity to inspire and lead a new project, making a difference to communities on a local level, while individually improving the life chances of young people.  As part of the package, Oasis offers:

• A pension scheme, currently offering 7% employer contribution
• A generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year (plus 8 Bank Holidays)
• A supportive, friendly work environment, with flexible working arrangements

If you are interested in this position, please download the documents from this page or visit the Oasis UK charity website (CVs alone will not be accepted).

Completed applications should be returned by 9am Monday 25th January 2021.

Interviews will take place on 11th & 12th February 2021 (possibly in person or online)

FULL TIME, 40 HOURS PER WEEK (1 FTE)

FIXED TERM CONTRACT TO MARCH 2022

SALARY:  £27,099 - £30,033 p.a. (plus 7% non-contributory pension)

LOCATION:  GREATER MANCHESTER

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. 

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.  Registered Charity No. 1026487

Home-Start Birmingham North West was founded in 1993.We aim to safeguard and preserve to good mental and physical health of children and their parents. T prevent cruelty to.or maltreatment of children,relieve sickness and reduce poverty. To assist parents to build better lives for their children in thier own communities. 

Volunteers provide support to families in the families own home. We support families as they learn to cope, improve confidence and reduce risk of problems within the families from escalating. We tailor our support to the needs of the family, using a holistic approach to all support. We empower and enable families to make long term positive changes.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Family and Volunteer Coordinator. 

Purposes of the job

• To contribute to the effective day to day operation of the scheme in accordance with the Home-Start Memorandum & Articles of Association, Home-Start,

 Standards & Methods of Practice, Home-Start Agreement and Quality Assurance Standards.

• To maintain high standards of practice in supporting families within the Home-Start model
• To ensure equality of opportunity, fairness and diversity in all aspects of the scheme’s work.
• Implement good safeguarding practice in all areas of work

Main Responsibilities

Supporting the work of the scheme

• Undertaking work as delegated by the senior member of staff to support the strategic management, development and future funding of the scheme.
• Supporting the implementation and review of all Home-Start policies and procedures.
• Complying with the scheme’s administration, monitoring and financial systems.
• Promoting the work of the scheme, as required by the Senior Worker
• Contributing to and supporting the development of the Home-Start network locally, regionally and nationally.

Support for families

• Receiving referrals and assessing needs of families.
• Attending Integrated allocation meetings
• Completing reports as directed by the scheme manager
• Introducing families to appropriate support.
• Ensuring support to families is reviewed at regular intervals and at the end of Home-Start support, in line with current Home-Start guidance
• To undertake designated responsibilities to safeguard and promote children’s welfare.

Managing Volunteers

• Recruiting, selecting and preparing suitable volunteers.
• Matching and introducing volunteers to families.
• Contribute as directed to the delivery of the Home-Start preparation course in full and to a high standard to all prospective volunteers
• Providing support, supervision and initial and on-going training opportunities for volunteers.

Working in Partnership

• Ensuring appropriate liaison with referrers and other professionals
• Networking appropriately within the community.

The post holder may be required to undertake any other duties that fall within the nature of the role and responsibilities of the post as detailed above.