This is an exciting opportunity to join an organisation focused on protecting the public through efficient regulation and a culture of continuous improvement. Working as part of the Fitness to Practise management team, you will lead on business improvement projects to enhance the efficiency and quality of our processes, procedures and decisions.

You will join us at an exciting time as we develop our work practice improvement programme, establish an agile change management model for the team, and cultivate a human centred approach to regulation, as we strive to fulfil our ambition to become a beacon of good practice.

Your role will be to:

• Lead improvement projects within the Fitness to Practice department, undertaking root cause analysis and impact analysis to deliver and embed sustained, evidence-based changes.
• Be proactive in identifying and making a case for appropriate improvements to meet challenges head on.
• Work collaboratively with other Operational Managers and colleagues across the organisation to deliver the department’s strategic objectives and priorities, actively engaging with others to develop and embed robust and effective change.
• Ensure the team have the skills and capabilities required to deliver high quality service outputs, fostering a learning and development culture.
• Utilise quality assurance strategies to identify, develop and share best practice, ensuring that recommendations and learning from audits, reviews and other feedback is taken forward and embedded in the department.
• Be a role model for the department’s commitment to embrace change and different ways of working.

You will have excellent communication skills, be Lean Six Sigma qualified and have experience of managing teams in delivering time and quality critical business processes. You will also have experience of working within healthcare, professional regulation or other regulatory environments.

The people we work with are central to helping us achieve effective and efficient regulation and in return we offer our employees generous benefits. As a member of the team you will have access to wide range of employee schemes and benefits including:  

• 30 days annual leave plus discretionary days at Christmas
• Interest free season ticket loan  
• Cycle to work scheme
• 7% employer contribution pension  
• Employee discounts on gym membership and a broad range of retail outlets
• Flexible working options
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• 24/7 Virtual GP

Alongside our excellent employee benefits, we are committed to your ongoing learning and development to build your skills, experience, and career. 

You can find out more about our benefits on our website

Closing Date: Monday 12 October (applications closed at 1pm)

Interview Date: w/c 26 October

Further information on this role is detailed in the job description and person specification.

Please note that due to the current situation with Covid-19 the post holder maybe required to work remotely at the beginning of their employment.

The HCPC welcomes applicants from all sections of the community and we promote equality of opportunity, diversity and inclusion.

At Independent Age, we want to challenge ageism and discrimination and tackle the inequalities that exist in older Age.  We are focusing our resources on the critical areas of Health and Care, Loneliness and Poverty and are concentrating our efforts where we will have the greatest impact and reach.

To enable us to deliver our ambitious new strategy, we are looking for a highly-motivated, self-starter with a strong working knowledge of Media and PR, from traditional PR through to social media. 

Candidates should have a track record of delivering successful media and PR campaigns and experience in a national charity would be advantageous but is not essential.

This critical role will lead Independent Age's media & PR programme, gaining profile raising coverage for our work with older people in a range of print, online and broadcast media outlets.

Apply for this role now, and help us raise awareness and understanding of the challenges of older age, grow our influence and drive potential supporters to our activities.

The Home Support Services Manager will lead a team of staff and volunteers to develop and deliver Age UK Herefordshire & Worcestershire’s Home Support services including Help at Home, Independence at Home, Rapid Hospital Discharge, respite breaks for carers’, home from hospital and Footcare, managing contract compliance ensuring performance targets are achieved across a portfolio of services.

The purpose of the Home Support Service is to provide person-centred, practical active support to older people to improve their health and wellbeing to enable them to live independently for as long as possible within their community, support the preventative agenda in health/social care and to reduce demand in primary care and other statutory services

The ideal candidate will have experience of service development, delivery and evaluation, Have significant management experience along with strong leadership skills with the ability to manage, motivate and develop staff.

Experience of working with older people and exceptional organisational skills.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to relate to, and liaise with, people from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. A strong customer focus with the ability to understand and respond to issues concerning older people, particularly in relation to providing support to enable individuals to maintain independence and dignity within their own homes and communities.

To apply please complete an application form, CV's will not be accepted. 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Philanthropy Manager to join our Partnerships & Philanthropy Team. You will play a critical role in helping to generate £1m total income next year, including funding from new and existing high value Trusts and Foundations as well as the implementation of our new Major Donor programme.

As we look to build a long term sustainable portfolio of high value relationships, you will work to secure the support of new Trusts and Foundations above £25,000, whilst also stewarding our existing funders at that level.  You will also be responsible for the line management of our Philanthropy Officer and their work on our mid-level Trusts and Foundations Programme and our new Major Donor programme.

With demonstrable success in securing and stewarding high value Trusts and Foundations and with experience of Major Donor programmes, you will be driven by achieving financial targets, adept at working with colleagues to develop and deliver winning cases for support, and skilled at managing multiple deadlines and stakeholders simultaneously.

This role is 4days/30hours per week (8-12months) on a salary of £30,000 pro rata.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Severn Valley Railway Charitable Trust and manage the delivery of a £1.25m prestigious project funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, the restoration and education of the Severn Valley Railway’s Falling Sands Viaduct, situated in Kidderminster. 

As project delivery manager you will have project management experience, with particularly excellent skills in prioritising workload, keeping to budgets and managing people. Experience of planning, organising and evaluating local events, ideally within the heritage sector or the local community. Confidence to hit the ground running, picking up the reins on work that has already started. Knowledge and involvement of delivering a NLHF funded project, or similar.The ability to report to a range of people and organisations based on their requirements, both verbally and in written reports. Experience in talking to a range of people, including presenting to groups. A real interest in heritage and a passion for helping people share and learn about the past. 

To apply please provide a CV and also a covering letter which outlines your skills specifically in relation to the job description. Interviews will take place on Wednesday 21st October.

We are looking for an Office Manager to be the key person of the organisation's central operations, providing an effective administrative support function at our offices. You will need to be proactive, systematic and solutions focused, have two years administrative experience, be literate, numerate and have good IT skills and the ability to provide a high quality,professional service to our clients and the beneficiaries we support. Excellent communication and negotiation skills, a willingness to explore new ideas and approaches, learn new skills and take on new challenges is essential. Experience of working in a growing charity or income-generating organisation in the sector, and direct exposure to and knowledge of the needs of the Latin American communities and the charity sector will be distinct advantages.

The post is part-time, 28 hours per week over four days. Flexible working arrangements may be available and you will occasionally be available on evenings or weekends.

How to apply

If you are interested in joining our team, please visit the Job vacancies section on our website and submit your completed application and monitoring forms by the 6th of October 2020.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 15th of October 2020

We may receive a large number of applications and unfortunately we may not be able to reply to everyone. If you do not hear from us five days after the deadline, please assume you have not been shortlisted. We wish you good luck.

We welcome applicants for all age groups, backgrounds and genders. We are a London Living Wage Employer.

CONTEXT

MIF is planning an extraordinary return in Summer ‘21 to bring our city together again in a celebration of international culture, innovation and creativity.

As Volunteering Manager you’ll be responsible for setting up and delivering an inspirational volunteer programme giving people from all across our city opportunities to join in and contribute in safe, invigorating and inspiring ways.

You’ll work across teams at MIF, our partners and venues to reimagine volunteering in the post-Covid 19 era, and you’ll be part of the early discussion shaping future volunteering programmes at our future home The Factory. 

We’re looking for a dynamic individual with the imagination to adapt our existing volunteer programmes for the current moment, and the practical skills to deliver with diligence and skill. If this sounds like you – we’d love to hear from you!

JOB SUMMARY

Develop and manage Manchester International Festival’s volunteer scheme for MIF21 and feed into early stage plans for volunteer programmes at The Factory - working in partnership with appropriate organisations and agencies to deliver an engaging and fulfilling volunteer experience with a focus on inclusion and representation. 

The Shaw Trust, in tandem with government and the broader employment support community across the UK, is working hard to make sure we support as many individuals as possible to get and keep a job. We believe that everyone who needs help and support to attain their employment goals should be able to access it as soon as possible and that support should reflect their individual needs.

To help us in this mission we are looking to expand our employability services Work and Health Programme Job Entry: Targeted Support (WHP/JETS) and are looking for an Operations Manager.

Reporting directly to the Director of Programme, the role will be aimed at supporting the performance of the expanded Work and Health Programme Job Entry: Targeted Support (WHP/JETS). The role will ensure all operational delivery is operated safely, efficiently and achieves or exceeds performance expectations.

You will lead the regional delivery of services, supporting people to change their lives positively through finding work. Our staff strive to make an impact by looking for new and innovative ways to motivate people who are disadvantaged in the job market. They deploy out-of-the box thinking to provide personalised support to help people take control over their lives.

To stand out, you need to champion and embrace change, balance the empathy of a charitable heart with a commercial edge, and be willing to learn and collaborate with others.

This role is ideal for a person with a background in management, budgeting and delivery of continuous improvement. Working with key stakeholders, the successful individual would have a proven track record of achieving objectives through strong relationship management. A solution focussed approach, which enables risks and issues to be minimised is ideal, as is the ability to make decisions based on analytical assumptions.

This is a complex and challenging operations management role, which requires strong management and contract delivery skills. You will have responsibility for the efficient, effective and evidence based delivery of excellent performance in all services, measured against contractual requirements.

Shaw Trust operates on a national level with over 2,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers. We work with the government, local authorities, combined authorities, health service providers, employers, and other stakeholders – including the Education and Skills Funding Agency, Department for Work and Pensions, clinical commissioning groups and NHS Trusts.

The ideal candidate must have an understanding of the local and regional labour market and employment issues within their geographical area, and be able to maintain an up-to-date working knowledge of the benefit system and entitlements.

You will need to be inclusive and embrace our culture and values, putting those we support at the heart of everything we do. You will consistently deliver high quality services to support our communities and beneficiaries.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary.
• Enhanced Pension Scheme after 6 months.
• Life Assurance x 3 of your salary.
• Enhanced annual leave.

CONTEXT

The Skills & Training Team at MIF has been set up to develop a new programme (The Factory Academy) that trains and develops the workforce of the future in the creative industries, driven by The Factory as a catalyst. Several successful programmes have been piloted working with partner organisations in 2018/2019 and now MIF is looking to become a registered training provider of pre-employment programmes for young people aged 19-24.

Appointment subject to confirmation of funding.

JOB SUMMARY

The Factory Futures Manager will manage the new pre-employment programme, known as Factory Futures. The programme will engage people from underrepresented groups in Manchester and place them with employers across the sector in training placements, traineeships and paid internships. The Factory Futures Manager will work closely with the Director to ensure that we secure the relevant funding to deliver our programmes, leading our work to become a registered training provider, whilst managing delivery and ensuring robust process and procedures are in place.

Children and Young People's Team Leader – Days
Dartington, Totnes
Salary: £22,395.58 - £25,295.40 per annum (£10.77 - £12.16 per hour)
Working hours: full time (40 hrs)

We are looking for a Team Leader to join our day team at Robins, our 10 bed Residential & Respite Home in Dartington.

Children and young people with learning disabilities and their families are at the heart of everything we do and we want every person we support to have a great life, with excellent outcomes. As part of that, you will be joining our team of staff who are committed to looking after the children and young people who both live in and visit our residential and respite setting.

As a Team Leader, you will be managing, supporting and guiding a team of day time Support Workers who strive to deliver quality care whilst making a difference to all our children and young people. As well as leading your team, you will also be responsible for actively safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the young people in the home.

Ideally, you will have previous experience in this sector and must hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).

Defined as a “Good” provider by Ofsted, Robins are looking for “Outstanding” staff who will deliver support in a professional, caring way. In return, we can offer an excellent range of staff benefits including 28 days’ annual leave, a company pension scheme, childcare vouchers, staff discount scheme, ongoing training and supervision, continuing professional development and support as well as an extensive induction on commencement of employment. Lifeworks are also accredited Disability Confident Employers.

Lifeworks is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. For this post, pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop an engaging career with a forward-thinking charity. Apply today!

PLEASE NOTE: in accordance with the Children’s Home Regulations 2015, applicants need to be 21 years or over to be able to work at Robins.

Based in Manchester or London, the Assistant Director of People, Performance and Culture will join a renewed Operations team at akt with a focus on developing culture change, employee relations, systems and processes and diversity and inclusion across the akt staff team and the wider stakeholder community of young people, supporters and volunteers.  Reporting to the Deputy CEO, the successful candidate will bring experience in human resources, change management, operations management and implementing principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.  Experience in the charity sector is desirable but not essential. 

KEY TASKS:

• Ensure robust contract management of all ‘operational’ external contracts e.g. with respect to HR, IT, office accommodation, external administrative service providers (and other areas as agreed with the DCEO)
• With advice and guidance from the People Manager, oversee akt’s People function
• Support the DCEO in providing operations support and direction for performance management and quality assurance to support various reporting streams within the charity
• Oversee the integration of digital solutions and models of working into the workplace (e.g. within frontline service delivery and the management of the akt’s other support functions). 
• Support the DCEO to improvement agreed operational and organisational change management processes of the charity
• Support the development and oversee the principles of equality and inclusion within akt and promote a positive culture of inclusion and co-operation across our departments and cities with support from the EDI taskforce, Leadership Team and Board of Trustees
•  Ensure all policies and procedures across the charity are compliant with relevant reporting bodies
• Oversee the administrative function to ensure that akt is fully supported in ways that are efficient and cost-effective
• Oversee the health and safety of the organisation, ensuring we have a team of H&S staff representatives, ensuring regular risk assessment and all aspect of occupational health are considered (in partnership with People Manager)
• Oversee the external training and consultancy programme
• Develop and improve internal communications processes across within the organization

Team Manager

We have an exciting opportunity to be a part of a fantastic and supportive team consisting of 4 Refuge Workers, a Team Leader and 2 Children and Family Workers. The domestic abuse service in Kensington and Chelsea are now looking for a Team Manager for a 6-month contract.

Position: Team Manager – Domestic Abuse Service

Location: Kensington and Chelsea

Hours: 39 hours per week (all Managers may need to undertake on call duties during out of hours, for which they will be remunerated in addition to their salary)

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday flexi-time. Core hours 10am-4pm 

Contract: 6-month contract

Salary: £32,004.60 pro rata, per annum

Benefits: Company Mobile Phone, Company Pension, Employee Discounts, Generous Holiday, Great Working Environment, In House Training, Progression Opportunities, Recognised Qualifications, Travel/Season Ticket Loans.

Closing Date: 12 October 2020

Interview Date: 14 October 2020 (interviews will be carried out virtually during the advertising process, so please submit your application ASAP)

Join a vibrant charity that has been supporting and empowering vulnerable adults and children since 1970. This year is the charity’s 50th anniversary so it is an exciting time to join! 

The Role

The Domestic Abuse Service across Kensington and Chelsea providing emergency refuge accommodation to women and their children fleeing domestic abuse. They provide a trauma-informed temporary emergency accommodation to women and their children (if any) who have left abusive situations. The service comprises of two refuges, providing full housing management and support facilities; and access to the award-winning peer support ‘Butterfly’ Programme.

The service is designed to empower and support women in determining their own futures. The charity does this through providing practical and emotional support, appropriate advice and advocacy for women living at the refuge on such matters as; housing, welfare benefits, legal options, health, education, training and childcare.

The Team Manager role will include managing 2 sites and the Butterfly Project. Working with a very supportive team and in a good working environment, the refuge is within close proximity of public transport and surrounded by local amenities.

The charity is proud to promote career progression and a large number of vacancies are filled by internal staff. If you are a refuge worker looking for step up in their career this is the right opportunity.

About You

As Team Manager, you will bring with you:

· Experience of leading and motivate a team to achieve service outcomes

· The ability to manage all aspects of a domestic abuse refuge service

· An understanding of the legislative policy contact of housing related support and VAWG service provision

· An understanding of trauma and the ability to translate this knowledge into trauma-informed service provision

· The ability to communicate confidently and effectively to a wide range of audiences

· The ability to develop and maintain partnerships

· A good understanding of housing management and the ability to manage arrears, voids, health and safety and property standards

· An understanding of co-production and the ability to ensure that the service is delivered in partnership with service users

· Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues and ability to address them appropriately.

So if you want to work for an organisation that offers a culture of learning and development, with access to an extensive range of learning and development opportunities as well as genuine career progression… apply today!

Section 7(2) b & e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply to this position – (Only Female applicants please)

About the Organisation

The charity supports adults and children in crisis across London and the surrounding regions by campaigning and advocating nationally on the issues that affect them. This includes victims of modern slavery, women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, young care leavers and older people. From giving someone a home, to helping them to get the right mental health support, the organisation supports people at the moment of crisis and enable them to build a life beyond crisis.

Applications from candidates with lived experience are welcomed, the organisation is proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

You may also have experience in areas such as Domestic Abuse, Safeguarding, Women and Children, Crisis, Crisis Management, Service Manager, Community Care, Mental Health, Mental Health Welfare, Senior Service Manager, CNWL, Rapid Response Service, Mental Health, Recovery Worker, Mental Health Worker, Mental Health Support, Refuge, Refuge Worker, Children and Family Worker, Emergency Housing, Advocacy, Advocate, VAWG, IDVA, Support Workers, Children & Family Worker, Volunteer Management.

Service Manager Domestic Abuse

Are you looking for the perfect opportunity to move into a management position within the domestic abuse sector? We have an exciting opportunity for a Service Manager to join the Domestic Abuse Service in London.

Position: Service Manager - Domestic Abuse Service

Location: Ealing and Harrow, London

Hours: 39 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday (all Managers may need to undertake on call duties during out of hours, for which they will be remunerated in addition to their salary).

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £38,100 rising to £38,964 per annum, after 1 year

Benefits: Company Mobile Phone, Company Pension, Employee Discounts, Generous Holiday, Great Working Environment, In House Training, Progression Opportunities, Recognised Qualifications, Travel/Season Ticket Loans.

Closing Date: 24 September 2020

Interview Date: 29 September 2020

Join a vibrant charity that has been supporting and empowering vulnerable adults and children since 1970. With its 50th anniversary approaching, it is an exciting time to join the team! 

The Role

The Service Manager will be part of a passionate team providing safe, temporary and supported accommodation for vulnerable women and children fleeing domestic abuse. Offering respite and safeguarding from further abuse and providing support for the emotional and physical needs of women and children fleeing domestic abuse.

The charity offers a culture of learning and development, with access to an extensive range of learning and development opportunities as well as genuine career progression. If the values of being respectful, genuine, dedicated, collaborative and courageous resonate with you, please apply!

About You

As a Service Manager, you will have experience of:

· Service management within the domestic abuse sector, across multiple sites/services.

· Supervising and line managing a team, across multiple sites.

· Meeting and excelling KPIs and operational delivery and produce regularly internal and external reporting.

· Managing rent and arrears and accountability of service budgets.

· Working collaborative with service users to ensure their support is co-produced and in line with policies, procedures, contracts and legislation.

· Managing effective implementation of assessments for support, risk and safety.

You will bring with you:

· Knowledge and understanding of health and safety legislation and housing management.

· An understanding and awareness of VAWG and VAWG forums.

· The ability to represent services and Hestia and external forums.

· The skills to build and maintain relationships with commissioners, key stakeholders and partner agencies.

· An understanding of the needs and cultural sensitivities of BAMER women and children fleeing domestic abuse.

· Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues and ability to address them appropriately.

Section 7(2) b & e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply to this position – (Only Female applicants please).

About the Organisation

The charity supports adults and children in crisis across London and the surrounding regions by campaigning and advocating nationally on the issues that affect them. This includes victims of modern slavery, women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, young care leavers and older people. From giving someone a home, to helping them to get the right mental health support, the organisation supports people at the moment of crisis and enable them to build a life beyond crisis.

Applications from candidates with lived experience are welcomed, the organisation is proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

You may also have experience in areas such as Criminal Legislation, Civil Legislation, Welfare Rights Legislation, Safeguarding, Welfare Advisor, Benefits and Welfare, Benefits Advisor, Service Manager, Service, Mental Health Service Manager, Community Care, Mental Health, Mental Health Welfare, Health and Safety, Volunteer Management, Service Manager Domestic Abuse, Domestic Abuse, IDVA.

Development Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for a Development Manager to take the lead on the development of new business through tenders for health contracts and sourcing and building opportunities for access to property.

Position: Development Manager – Health and Property

Location: Head Office/London Bridge

Hours: Full-Time, 39 hours, Monday-Friday

Contract: Permanent

Salary:  £37,224 rising to £38,100 per annum

Benefits: Company Mobile Phone, Company Pension, Employee Discounts, Generous Holiday, Great Working Environment, In House Training, Progression Opportunities, Recognised Qualifications, Travel/Season Ticket Loans.

Closing Date: 8 October 2020

Interview Date: As and when

Join a vibrant charity that has been supporting and empowering vulnerable adults and children since 1970. This year is the charity’s 50th anniversary so it is an exciting time to join! 

The Role

The Performance and Development Directorate drives the quality assurance of current delivery and seeks to achieve continuous improvement and innovation to optimise outcomes for services users.

Key Responsibilities of the Development Manager:

• Driving strong income growth through partnership working.
• Lead on high quality bid writing and applications in line with organisational requirements.
• Create and nurture new, high-value strategic partnerships linking the charity with local health and housing associations.
• Research and identify opportunities which can diversify our income associated with the health offer.
• Influence business development and property strategies, ensuring that potential new growth opportunities are evaluated, developed and transferred into live projects to meet development targets.
• Keep up to date with commissioning trends and priorities in housing, care, support, health and community developments nationally, but particularly in London.
• Work closely with operational staff to develop staffing structures and service delivery models to ensure best outcomes for service users.
• Attend meetings and nurture relationships with Commissioners at tender briefings and strategic and partnership fora as required.
• Take part in the preparation of tender presentations and participate in clarification interviews, if require

About You

As Development Manager you will have:

• Experience of driving strong income growth via different channels including at least one of the following: local authorities, NHS Trusts, CCGs, GP Federations, regional and national health bodies and/or grant giving institutions.
• Natural ability to create and nurture new, high-value strategic partnerships.
• Knowledge and understanding of health commissioning.
• A track record of developing new business from inception to delivery using a collaborative approach.
• Strong written and presentation skills.
• Strong influencing and communication skills (both written and spoken), comfortable operating in a range of environments and across levels of seniority.
• Basic research and analysis experience.
• Experience of developing and/or managing services for people affected by a crisis.
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues and ability to address them appropriately

Experience of working with or within housing associations or the housing sector and co-production and recovery approaches would be beneficial in this role.

So if you want to work for an organisation that offers a culture of learning and development, with access to an extensive range of learning and development opportunities as well as genuine career progression… apply today!

About the Organisation

The charity supports adults and children in crisis across London and the surrounding regions by campaigning and advocating nationally on the issues that affect them. This includes victims of modern slavery, women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, young care leavers and older people. From giving someone a home, to helping them to get the right mental health support, the organisation supports people at the moment of crisis and enable them to build a life beyond crisis.

Applications from candidates with lived experience are welcomed, the organisation is proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

You may also have experience in areas such as Partnerships, Development, Tender, Health, Health and Property, Business Opportunities, Business Opportunity, Key Partnerships, Partnerships Manager, Partnerships Lead, Housing, Social Housing, Income Generation Manager, Income Generation, Bid Writing, Bid Writer, Bid, Bids, Engagement Manager, Income Generation Lead.