Marketing and Communications Development Officer, Leicester City Centre, LE1

21 Hours – 3 days per week, £17,648.40 pa. (FTE £29,414 pa.)

Fixed Term to 31 May 2023

Join the GREAT Team and help to transform lives 

We have exciting new opportunities for you to join the Getting Ready for Employment and Training (GREAT) project which has been operating since 2017, to support families move into training and employment across Leicester city and the wider county. As a project led by Voluntary Action LeicesterShire (VAL), we work in collaboration with several organisations to deliver effective and tailored services to participants.

The project is funded by the European Social Fund and The National Lottery Community Fund. 

Our current partnership includes;

• Business in The Community
• Optima UK
• Personal Development Point
• Scalliwags Mobile Crèche

We are looking to increase the capacity of our team to offer support to more local families who are currently not in employment and who may be facing challenges to access work or training. 

Voluntary Action LeicesterShire (VAL) is seeking an exceptional individual to join our Communications and Marketing Team, to bring new ideas and skills to support the marketing and communications work stream of The GREAT Project.

As the new Marketing and Communications Development Officer for the GREAT Project, you will co –lead on developing the communications strategy and interventions to increase participant engagement across the project, working with the current lead who works 21 hours. 

An experienced communications professional with excellent copywriting and interpersonal skills, you will have knowledge of effective marketing, event management, PR and media relations, as well as the competency to create engaging digital material to build the projects digital presence.

You will be jointly responsible for managing the content on the project website, developing the GREAT brand, designing digital and print communications to support the project delivery, as well as inspiring family members to be part of the project.

The GREAT Project has targets for engagement and you will be expected to draw on your all-encompassing marketing and communications knowledge to develop specific campaigns and events in support of this. You’ll also share the projects impact through emotive case studies, both written and video.

This role requires a proactive and dynamic approach with the successful candidate who understands the best practices of main social media channels including Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, etc. S/he must possesses exceptional writing skills and be able to compose engaging and accurate content.

The person must also be a strong communicator who works well independently and with a team. S/he will also have superior time management skills and the ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously.

We continually strive to be more inclusive, more diverse and flexible. We welcome applications from everyone.  We particularly encourage applications from Men and Black/Black British candidates from or with lived experiences of Caribbean, African or other background, as these groups are under-represented in some of our teams. 

Voluntary Action LeicesterShire (VAL) is a sector leading diverse and ambitious organisation, with a vision for growth. You will benefit from a competitive salary, a flexible and supportive working environment, 25 days annual leave, rising with service, plus bank holidays and a 6% employer pension contribution. 

Closing date: 4pm Friday 5th November 2021

Interviews:  w/c Monday 22nd November 2021

Application form and detailed information about the GREAT Project and the roles can be found on our website 

Midlands Network Manager 

The Midlands Network Manager (MNM) will line-manage a team of 10 County Advisers, who together manage around 100 Group Secretaries.

Our client's County Adviser and Group Secretary team are responsible for member recruitment, the provision of member events, services and local lobbying and are the first point of contact for their members. By recognising and sharing best practice, identifying individual strengths in your team and implementing a continual programme of team development, this role will ensure members receive the best possible service.

This is a strategic and responsible role. To deliver against targets and key performance indicators for their team, the MNM will establish protocols, management processes and key performance indicators of their own to ensure consistency and continual improvement.

This is principally a line-management role but will involve some member contact and reporting to and working with member and staff boards and working groups within the organisation.
This role will work to an annually reviewed regional strategy and will report to the Regional Director (East and West Midlands).

Midlands Network Manager Requirements:

- A leader, with sales management experience and familiar with membership organisation(s). You will have the skills and expertise to ensure their large team of member facing professionals provide an excellent service to members, while successfully growing the organisation in the Midlands.
- Willing to travel extensively in the Midlands territory you will have access to offices in the East and West Midlands as well as some home working.
- To line manager a professional team, you will be strategic, methodical, an excellent communicator and have a flexible and responsive leadership style.
- With a passion for farming, growing and rural affairs you will have a desire to ensure members have access to a range of bespoke membership services, delivered by a professional, diverse and dedicated team.
- A relevant degree or equivalent experience essential as IT proficiency (use of MS office software and their own CRM system).

Who are they?

They are the voice of British farming, and their members are at the heart of what they do. On their behalf they lobby government and other stakeholders, develop policy and provide a range of frontline services.

Working for them means working alongside great people who are committed to their work and recognised for their knowledge and expertise.

Why join their team?

You will become part of their friendly, dedicated working environment and work with a highly motivated team, recognised for their knowledge and expertise and passion about food and farming. In addition to this they also offer, 25 days annual leave (plus, statutory bank holidays) and an attractive contributory stakeholder pension scheme.

They are an Equal Opportunities employer and values diversity.

A combination of Office based/Hybrid working will be considered for this role.

They reserve the right to close the application window early.

Location: East and West Midlands
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 35 per week
Salary: circa £55,000 per annum + Company car provision

Closing date: 07 November 2021

Whilst there is a closing date, if they receive a lot of applications, they may close this vacancy early. They therefore advise applying as soon as possible.

You may have experience of the following: Account Manager, Account Management, Memberships Account Manager, Memberships Manager, Key Account Manager, Sales Manager, Business Development, Business Development Manager, Sales Executive, Internal Account Manager, Internal Sales Executive, Relationship Management, etc

Ref: 103 843

Do you want to be part of shaping a brand new innovative residential support service for children and young people in Leicestershire ?

Can you achieve transformational change for looked after young people who have a range of complex needs ?

If you're passionate about the children in your care and can show understanding , tenacity and consistency of care - this may be the opportunity for you!

History of Service

A new model of Children 's Residential Care provision has been developed within the Children 's Innovation Partnership between Barnardo's and Leicestershire County Council. The partnership was established to drive forward key elements of the Care Placement Strategy 2018-2021. The Care Placement Strategy is an overarching document which brings together key departmental strategies within the overall pathway of edge of care through to leaving care .

Residential Design Brief

The first Design Brief the Children 's Innovation Partnership was tasked with was in Residential Care . A period of comprehensive design work was carried out between January - September 2019, led by Barnardo's. The design work analysed strengths, areas for development and opportunities within the county.

Service Overview

Each of these properties will be fully self-contained, each will be able to house up to three young people as well as staff accommodation .

One of these properties will be regulated for use by children under 16.

The Team Manager will be the Registered Manager for the under 16's Residential home .

Initial Location of Post

Potential sites will be confirmed at interview.

Supplementary Information

Objectives of the Leicestershire Children 's Home ( name to be confirmed following consultation with children and young people).

This provision will take a therapeutic needs-based approach to ensure that the support each child receives is the most appropriate to their specific needs .

Children requiring residential care may have more severe behavioural problems than children requiring other types of provision for a variety of reasons, including:

* Effects of previous neglect and trauma
* Impacts of disrupted relationships , including separation from their parents, breakdown of previous placement(s)
* Negative peer influences

This provision is being established to increase the capacity of residential provision within Leicestershire , to increase local support for our most complex and vulnerable children and young people . This provision will focus on the following principles intended to improve outcomes:

* A safe and structured group living environment
* Residential workers who are warm and responsive
* Opportunities for children 's development
* Therapeutic support and relationships
* Trauma-informed approaches

The aim of the service is to provide a nurturing environment within a high quality home . The home will meet the needs of children and young people who have experienced trauma, neglect, rejection and whose basic needs have not been met. The home will provide a truly therapeutic environment that can meet the needs of children and young people , who require support to manage their behaviours safely, develop their resilience and prepare them for the demands of future life with their own families or in other settings.

When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification , Job Description and Additional Information document. This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described.

This post may attract an additional market supplement and /or relocation expenses.

Need more Information?

If you require any further information about this opportunity , please contact Jane Richardson on jane. [email protected] .org.uk.

Do you want to be part of shaping a brand new innovative residential support service for young people in Leicestershire ?

Can you achieve transformational change for looked after young people who have a range of complex needs ?

If you're passionate about the children and young people in your care and can show understanding , tenacity and consistency of care - this may be the opportunity for you!

History of Service

A new model of Children's Residential Care provision has been developed within the Children's Innovation Partnership between Barnardo's and Leicestershire County Council. The partnership was established to drive forward key elements of the Care Placement Strategy 2018-2021. The Care Placement Strategy is an overarching document which brings together key departmental strategies within the overall pathway of edge of care through to leaving care .

Residential Design Brief

The first Design Brief the Children's Innovation Partnership was tasked with was in Residential Care . A period of comprehensive design work was carried out between January - September 2019, led by Barnardo's . The design work analysed strengths, areas for development and opportunities within the county.

Service Overview

Multi-Functional Properties

An element of the model is the procurement of two properties to be used as Multi-Functional Properties . Each of these properties will be fully self-contained, multi-functional- each will be able to house up to three young people as well as staff accommodation .

One of these properties will be 16 plus Children's home

The Team Manager will be the Manager for the 16 plus Children's home

Initial Location of Post

Potential sites will be confirmed at interview.

Supplementary Information

Objectives of Service

This provision will take a therapeutic needs-based approach to ensure that the support each child receives is the most appropriate to their specific needs .

Young people requiring residential support may have more severe behavioural problems than young people requiring other types of provision for a variety of reasons, including:

* Effects of previous neglect and trauma
* Impacts of disrupted relationships , including separation from their parents, breakdown of previous placement(s)
* Negative peer influences with concerns that they are on the cusp or involved with criminal exploitation or child sexual exploitation

This provision is being established to increase the capacity of provision for young people within Leicestershire , to increase local support for our most complex and vulnerable young people . This provision will focus on the following principles intended to improve outcomes:

* A safe and structured group living environment
* Residential workers who are specifically trained in attachment and ACES are warm and responsive
* Opportunities for young people 's development
* Therapeutic support and relationships
* Trauma-informed approaches
* Preparation for adulthood

The aim of the service is to provide a nurturing and high quality environment . The accommodation will meet the needs of young people who have experienced trauma, neglect, rejection and whose basic needs have not been met. The accommodation will provide a truly therapeutic environment that can meet the needs of young people who require support to manage their behaviours safely, develop their resilience and prepare them for the demands of future life with their own families or in other settings.

The staff working alongside young people will be fully accepting of the young people and be prepared to offer them a professional relationship based on understanding and acceptance which is informed by our understanding of the effects of trauma and poor attachment.

When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification , Job Description and Additional Information document. This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described.

This post may attract an additional market supplement and /or relocation expenses.

At Barnardo's we believe in children - no matter who they are, what they have done or what they have been through. Please read about our basis and values following the link below. You will be asked questions relating to them as part of the recruitment process for this role.

Barnardo's is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce for staff and volunteers . We actively encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic and male candidates as they are under-represented within Barnardo's .

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Employment Support Officers, Leicester City Centre, LE1

£24,289 pa. Full Time, 35 hours – 2 posts

Fixed Term to 31 March 2023

Join the GREAT Team and help to transform lives 

We have exciting new opportunities for you to join the Getting Ready for Employment and Training (GREAT) project which has been operating since 2017, to support families move into training and employment across Leicester city and the wider county. As a project led by Voluntary Action LeicesterShire (VAL), we work in collaboration with several organisations to deliver effective and tailored services to participants.

The project is funded by the European Social Fund and The National Lottery Community Fund. 

Our current partnership includes;

• Business in The Community
• Optima UK
• Personal Development Point
• Scalliwags Mobile Crèche

We are looking to increase the capacity of our team to offer support to more local families who are currently not in employment and who may be facing challenges to access work or training. 

Joining our established team of GREAT Project Employment Support Officers working across Leicester and Leicestershire, you will support family members who are furthest from the labour market and are most at risk of social exclusion to achieve progress towards and into training or employment. Each participant is allocated to a specialist Employment Support Officer for 1-2-1 support during their time on the project. The GREAT Project also provides a wide range of group sessions to help develop work-skills and general wellbeing. These sessions include practical job searching and interview skills, new media skills (such as LinkedIn), and behind the Scenes Tours with local employers, which have included FareShare and the Y Project. In addition to confidence building workshops and dedicated health & wellbeing support.

Applicants will need to demonstrate experience in supporting individuals to identify and achieve personal goals combined with an established understanding of barriers preventing families from engaging with support linked to employment, education and training.

The role requires a superb communicator with an established track record in providing impactful support and training and experience of working in diverse communities. Proven skills in engaging and motivating individuals (both face to face and remotely) to achieve outcomes and an ability to develop high quality information and resources are also necessary.

You will have a proactive and dynamic approach, excellent technical and organisation skills, a keen eye for detail combined with the ability to process detailed information, manage complex processes, prioritise and multi-task. The project team works with structured processes and to tight timelines and targets, so flexibility and a “can do” attitude are a must.

We continually strive to be more inclusive, more diverse and flexible. We welcome applications from everyone.  We particularly encourage applications from Men and Black/Black British candidates from or with lived experiences of Caribbean, African or other background, as these groups are under-represented in some of our teams. 

Voluntary Action LeicesterShire (VAL) is a sector leading diverse and ambitious organisation, with a vision for growth. You will benefit from a competitive salary, a flexible and supportive working environment, 25 days annual leave, rising with service, plus bank holidays and a 6% employer pension contribution. 

Closing date: 4pm Friday 5th November 2021

Interviews:  w/c Monday 22nd November 2021

Application form and detailed information about the GREAT Project and the roles can be found on our website 

Job Description - Support Worker
Responsible to: Support Team Manager
Location: Baca office, Loughborough, England. The role requires regular travel in Loughborough and Leicester. The role may also require travel to wider areas of the Midlands and the UK.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week with evening and weekend work.
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £18,500 to £22000 per annum
Overall Purpose
 To provide support and care to the young people who are newly arrived in the country, providing the foundations for them to rebuild their strength, dignity and grow their hope for their futures.
 To partner with social workers and representatives from other agencies, for the benefit of the young people.
Duties Responsibilities
 To be a key worker for a number of young people who are in the care of Baca, providing high quality holistic support for their transition to adulthood.
 Playing an active role in developing knowledge and understanding in areas relevant to the role and especially in the areas of asylum and refugee law, trafficking, supporting separated children and the cultures of different nations relevant to Baca.
 To work proactively and collaboratively to ensure all young people are safeguarded and taking the initiative in resolving any issues that may arise with young people.
 To be a role model to all young people in Baca’s care, providing care and compassion without discrimination of age, race, colour or behavioural issues.
 Support young people in developing essential life skills in line with the individual support plan to prepare them for independent living. Training young people in living skills such as washing, cleaning, cooking and safety food shopping and budgeting; proactively and intentionally in line with the Baca pyramid plan.
 Support young people in developing their skills and interests in education, vocation or hobbies.
 Be an active part of a diverse environment of staff and young people from different cultures and backgrounds.
 Develop excellent working partnership with social workers, volunteers and other partners’ to provide a holistic development package for each young person enabling them to become independent.
 Actively plan, prepare and participate in all meetings and events that are related to the support of the young people.
 Develop and maintain excellent communication with all members of the team and all external partners and supporters.
 Carry out all administrative work required as part of the role such as month end reports, support plans on time and in a consistent manner.
General
 Play an active and supportive role within the organisation
 Take ownership of files allocated, ensuring they are up to date and stored correctly.
 Maintain strict confidentiality in relation to work undertaken and ensure all confidential material is stored according to Baca’s Confidentiality statement and Data Protection Policy.
 Embrace the Vision and Values – Integrity, Wisdom, Grace, Compassion, Respect, Passion - of Baca and reflect this in working practice.
 Treat all staff and young people fairly and without prejudice, in line with Baca’s Equality and Diversity policy and adhering to all Baca’s policies and procedures.
 Be aware of the correct procedures for dealing with any suggested incidences of safeguarding concerns and to follow them, in line with Baca’s Child, Vulnerable Adult Protection & Safeguarding Policy

To maximise the income, profile and brand of RSPCA Leicestershire Branch - Woodside Animal Centre -to work alongside the Head of Income Generation, Branch Manager and other Fundraising team members and staff to successfully develop, implement and evaluate media and fundraising activities while delivering media and comms goals and the specified annual income and profit budget for the branch.