This is the perfect job for someone who makes things happen and gets a kick out of seeing people's lives change. You'll further develop a successful project supporting seventy 16-21 yr olds with learning disabilities in Beds & N Herts. 

Please submit your CV which must be accompanied by a covering letter addressing the requirements of the role as detailed in the Job and Person Specifications. 

Working with schools, colleges, local authorities and employers, you will manage 2 PT hub co-ordinators and 2-3 PT assistants and will directly recruit, deploy, manage and support a team of 70 peer and adult volunteers. Together you and your team will support 70+ young people with special needs through a two year person-centred transition programme which works to help them move towards independence and adulthood, including work and next steps education.. Current hubs are in Luton, Bedfordand Stevenage.

You are an excellent organiser, team leader and communicator with a can do approach. You are great at forging relationships. You have experience of working with Special Needs and launching and developing projects.  A key part of the role will be developing stronger links with businesses and the wider community to create opportunities for young people with special needs. From experience you also know how to work sensitively and effectively with this group - and you have the drive and ability to provide leadership and a quality response to the challenge of futher developing this project as we emerge from lockdown, including virtual as well as face to face provision. 

Reporting directly to our Senior Projects Manager, you will be excited by the opportunities in a charity and a project needed more than ever. You will be determined to deliver successful outcomes for the young people we support. 

Brain Tumour Research is one of the fastest growing national charities in the UK. We are passionate about finding a cure for brain tumours through the establishment of dedicated Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence around the UK.

Our vision is to find a cure for brain tumours. Our mission is to build a network of experts in sustainable brain tumour research.

PR Manager
Location: Based at Head Office in Milton Keynes – initial remote working in adherence to pandemic restrictions, then based at head office proposed from September onwards.
Salary: c.£32,000 per annum, depending on experience
Full Time - Permanent

We are looking for a focussed and intelligent individual who excels in a fast-paced, diverse PR environment and welcomes the opportunity to make a difference as part of a rapidly-growing and influential charity. This includes embracing a variety of communication assets, from statistics to celebrities, and striving to maximise the impact of the organisation through all media channels. We value commitment and demonstrable work ethic, in addition to natural and intuitive PR abilities and strong creative ideas.

Reporting to the Head of PR, you will be responsible for:

• Deputising for the Head of PR
• Writing engaging press releases and compelling patient case studies
• Maximising print, online and broadcast coverage to support fundraising and help raise awareness of brain tumours

Closing date Thursday 20th August

Early applications are encouraged and interviews will commence before the closing date if and when suitable candidates are identified.   

TO APPLY:

If you would like to apply for this position, please read the Job Description attached in additional documents before clicking the apply button and attaching your CV and covering letter, demonstrating why you are a suitable candidate, how you could add value to our organisation and detailing your current salary. It will be sent automatically to us.

No agencies please.

Regional Portfolio Manager (maternity cover)

Salary: £30,763 (pro rata) per annum + good range of benefits

Contract: Up to 10 months fixed-term contract (maternity cover) – 15 hours per week (41% FTE)

Based: Flexible location with travel to Milton Keynes office

World Vision is an international children’s charity working with children, their communities, and with supporters and partners, in almost 100 countries.

Through long-term development projects, emergency responses and advocacy we’ve helped bring lasting change to millions of children, over more than 60 years. And as a Christian organisation, everything we do is motivated by our faith as we strive to reflect God’s unconditional love.

Work for World Vision UK and you will be part of a truly global Partnership, building brighter futures for vulnerable children.

Job Purpose

This is an exciting role for someone to manage World Vision UKs (WVUK) portfolio across World Vision International (WVI) partner organisations – Field Offices and Regional Offices. The purpose of this position is to achieve change for the world’s most vulnerable children and support WVUK’s key stakeholders to deliver effective and strategic programme impact, income, and advocacy.

Experience of portfolio and matrix management, cross-cultural and cross-functional working is essential. Proven experience of successful programme management in developing countries and understanding of development theory policy and practice are all key requirements. Ability to function in French or Spanish language would be an advantage but not essential.

Some of the key responsibilities you will have as Regional Portfolio Manager include:

1. Manage WVUK relationships with WV Regional Office (RO) and Field Offices (FO); represent WVUK’s strategic intent and influence the RO & FO in implementing their own strategies.

2. Using your knowledge of Regional and National contexts, programming, trends, risks, and relationships; advise and coordinate multiple WVUK stakeholder interests and engagement with the ROs and FOs.

3. Lead WVUK engagement with FO through programme and strategy support teams; engage with other Funding Offices to ensure coordinated support to RO & NO strategy implementation.

4. Work with WVUK marketing and campaigns teams to develop and review material.

5. Contribute to financial planning and process financial commitments; balancing RO & FO investment plans with WVUK income budgets.

6. Work with Key Relationships Team to support donor engagement, project identification and reporting.

7. In coordination with other teams build WV’s reputation; key relationships and policy influence with external institutions, coalitions, and donors; including but not limited to Department for International Development (DFID) and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO).

Dependent on international travel guidelines, international travel up to 25% of the year will be necessary.

Other than the Regional Programme Unit, you will also be operating with other teams within the Policy and Programmes Directorate and cross organisationally with teams in the Public Engagement Directorate.

Externally you will engage with peer NGOs, donor institutions such as the Department for International Development (DFID), the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and organisations who are operating within your designated region.

As an active Christian, this role offers you the opportunity to integrate your Christian faith and be sensitive to its various expressions across cultures and denominations.

In addition to the salary offered, we offer good benefits including pension, generous holiday entitlement and free parking (MK only).

Please upload your CV of full employment history explaining any gaps of employment and reasons for leaving your previous employer. This must be accompanied with a covering letter stating how you meet the essential criteria given in the Job Description provided. 

Closing Date for applications: Monday 31st August 2020

Interview Dates: w/c 7th September 2020

World Vision UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people representing all sections of the community. World Vision UK also operates flexible working policies and practices.

As a child focused organisation, World Vision UK is committed to the safeguarding of children, therefore any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of applicable background checks, including a criminal records check.

By submitting your application, you understand and accept that World Vision UK will process the data you provide for the purposes of your application and in accordance with the World Vision UK - Job Applicant Privacy Notice is available on our website.

No agencies please

The Organisation - The Open University Students Association serves the interests of around 170,000 part-time and distance-learning students spread across the UK, continental Europe and beyond. Our role is to represent and support the interests of this vast and diverse community of students. The OU Students Association is an independent registered charity, governed by elected student leaders. Our team of vibrant, friendly and dedicated professional staff provide the vital support needed to deliver. Our new strategy includes a strategic aim to ‘Influence and Transform’ by empowering students to take a leading role in influencing the decisions that impact their study journey and their student experience.

The Job - As part of the Volunteering and Representation team, the Events and Projects Officer will lead the planning and delivery of a range of events and projects to promote Volunteering and Representation to students, staff and volunteers. This role will sit in a newly restructured team who work together to support a large team of volunteers, and support the student engagement and student voice activity the Association are involved in.

As a member of a new team and with an exciting remit, this role will be working closely with the Volunteer Training and Wellbeing officer, to create a varied calendar of regular events both to support volunteers and to highlight the great work they are doing to others, creating awareness and engagement with the work of the team. This role is perfect for someone looking for a varied and exciting role in an open and inclusive environment.

Please note that this job is milton keynes based however staff are currently home working until October 2020. 

The Person - You will be educated to degree – level standard and have experience of project management, ideally with training or qualifications in this area, though relevant experience is just as important. You should be a self-motivated and hard-working team player with good organisational and communication skills. This role requires you to be flexible and adaptable with a positive approach and excellent interpersonal skills. The right candidate should be able to plan, prioritise and manage their own time and workload as this role offers the opportunity to work autonomously on your own ideas, with the support of a great team. If you’re looking for a challenging and varied role in a stimulating and unique environment, then this is the role for you.  A full person specification can be found in the Job Related Information whn you click 'apply now'. 

For more details - The full the role description and person specification and details to apply is available on the OU Website. Click on 'Apply now' to get further details. 

Closing date for applications: 5pm Wednesday 12 August 2020

We are seeking two part-time co-ordinators to launch and develop our care-leaver mentoring and support service from our delivery hubs in Aylesbury and High Wycombe - 15-25 hours p.wk each. This extends our successful Milton Keynes Project into Buckinghamshire, providing support for 60 young people overall. The Project supports vulnerable care-leavers through a two year transition programme, helping them to make an effective transition towatds independence and adulthood, including towards work and next steps education.

As Hub Co-ordinator you will support around 15-20 young people each year, reporting directly to our Senior Projects Manager. You will help recruit, deploy, co-ordinate and support a team of around 30 adult volunteer mentors. Ideally you will have some experience of care leaving either personally or professionally. 

A key part of the role will be helping to develop stronger links with businesses and the wider community to create the opportunities for young people. You will then support adult mentors to help young care leavers to make the most of those opportunities and attain their potential. You'll be helping young people with personal life planning and with their personal and skills development.

You will be excited by the opportunities in a charity and project which is needed more than ever and you'll be determined to achieve excellent results for the young people we support. 

As we continue to invest in our online experiences, and pursue a new model of “digital church”, we are opening the search for a Video Producer to our join our Communications and Creative Arts team. This role is essential to making our overall online strategy a reality every week. 

The tasks performed by the Video Producer will involve a high level of technical expertise, creativity, and attention to detail. The Video Producer will be responsible for creating video, both original and acquired, for Church Online, other ministries and departments, social media, and other platforms.

Candidates are required to have extensive working knowledge of editing software, such as Premiere Pro, and ideally After Effects, and will also be proficient with professional photo / video cameras.

Responsibilities:
Duties and Responsibilities include, but not limited to: 

• Manage all technical aspects of video, including cameras, sound, lighting, design, etc.
• Handle all aspects of post-production processes.
• Produce creative video content including animation and motion graphics.
• Work with the Director of Communications and Creative Arts to implement the vision for online services.
• Plan, direct, and shoot video content for Church Online.
• Direct camera crews and set up multiple cameras for live broadcast and pre-recorded content.
• Work with and direct on-camera talent, including service Leaders / Hosts, Teaching Team, Staff, Musicians and other service components.
• Assemble all raw footage, and edit / upload videos for all Church Online services as well as social media, including Facebook / Instagram.
• Recruit, train, and develop a team of volunteers to facilitate and oversee all aspects of video, including a schedule of video shoots throughout the week.
• Experiment with techniques including the design of graphic elements, voiceover on video, etc.
• Ensure all content is produced within brand guidelines.

It is intended that the post holder will take up the post as soon as possible, ideally by no later than Monday 5th October 2020. As such, candidates are invited to submit their applications as soon as possible.

Please note that all applicants will be required to submit work samples to include a demo reel and/or website.

Application process: A CV and letter of application (in which you specifically state how you meet the requirements of the role) should be submitted with work samples.

Post Title: Mental Health Support and Liaison Worker

(Rough Sleeper Initiative)

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £24,000

Location: Aylesbury

Hours of Work:  Full-Time 37 hours per week

(Monday – Thursday 9am – 5pm, Friday 9am -4.30pm)

ABOUT BUCKINGHAMSHIRE MIND

Buckinghamshire Mind shares National Mind’s vision: “We won’t give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets both support and respect.”  It remains our mission to deliver high quality community-based services across Buckinghamshire and East Berkshire to reach out and ensure everyone with a mental health problem gets access to the help they need.

Background information: Rough Sleeper Initiative

Buckinghamshire Mind is working together with Buckinghamshire County Council and partner organisations - Aylesbury Homeless Action Group, Connections, Oasis and Oxford Health on a Rough Sleeper Initiative: delivering an enhanced support service for rough sleepers. The partnership was put together following a rough sleeper survey/estimate that was carried out in November 2017, at that time 20 rough sleepers were identified and verified as genuinely sleeping outside in the Aylesbury Vale area.  This is the third year of the initiative and the partners are now looking to increase the amount of mental health support available to those who are currently rough sleeping or are in temporary accommodation.

Purpose of role

• To treat service users, who are vulnerable in terms of mental health, with respect and care
• To provide personalised asset-based support
• To improve mental well-being and prevent mental health crises becoming a barrier to long term housing solutions.
• To introduce and encourage the use of resources, techniques and services -appropriate to personal need and circumstances
• To increase the independence and mental health crisis/recovery self-management skills of those people accessing the service.

Key Responsibilities

• Communicate appropriately and effectively with service users who may sometimes be in distress.
• Coproduce and develop quality, relevant person-centred support/safety plans and risk assessments ensuring high levels of input and ownership from service users where possible.
• Provide person-centred emotional support and practical assistance as required.
• Ensure that all work is carried out in a non-judgemental manner, is needs/service user led, and that professional boundaries and confidentiality are maintained at all times.
• Ensure that support plans and risk assessments are updated at planned review dates and as necessary.
• Deliver therapeutic provision (e.g. counselling) as appropriate.
• Plan detailed endings in consultation with all service users who no longer require support.
• Demonstrate effective teamwork with other Rough Sleeper Initiative team colleagues.
• Recognise, challenge and be responsive to stigma and discrimination of all kinds.
• Represent Buckinghamshire Mind in a professional and appropriate manner always.
• Work creatively, looking at new possibilities, bringing new ideas to the Rough Sleeper Initiative team and respond appropriately to the needs and views of both current and potential service users
• Empower service users to be independent and motivated and assist them in reaching their full potential. 

Working with others:

• Develop effective working relationships with relevant community groups and statutory agencies and other organizations
• Provide information requested by internal and external stakeholders accurately and on time.
•  Attend project case conferences about the service users you are working with as appropriate.
• Fully utilise peer support opportunities with Oxford Health Clinician and use learning to improve role skills.
• Liaise with other service providers, both statutory and non-statutory, to ensure service users can access and use all appropriate services to meet their needs.
• Actively and positively promote the work of Buckinghamshire Mind and the Rough Sleeper Initiative to relevant local agencies.

Administration:

• Maintain administration processes and tools for planning, monitoring and supporting service user support plans.
• Maintain accurate notes and records of meetings and agreed tasks/actions arising from the support plan of service users.
• Manage record systems in accordance with established procedures.

Health & Safety:

• Ensure that vulnerable adults are safeguarded from abuse and that all relevant procedures are followed as appropriate.
• Work in accordance with Buckinghamshire Mind’s health and safety policy and procedure, taking action to ensure own safety and that of service users.

Other:

• To work within Buckinghamshire Mind’s policies and procedures including; Confidentiality, Safeguarding, Equal Opportunities, Service User Involvement, Health and Safety and Professional Boundaries.
• To keep informed about other projects, events and related issues regarding Buckinghamshire Mind.
• To prepare for supervision and use it effectively.
• To keep line manager up to date and informed.
• To work in a flexible way to take on other responsibilities as appropriate
• Participate in individual performance reviews and 121s and respond to agreed objectives.
• Attend and be an active participant in team meetings, team training and other internal meetings etc.
• Attend external meetings, forums, conferences, training etc. as required by Buckinghamshire Mind and the Rough Sleeper Initiative team.
• Be aware of professional standards expected in the service, in terms of holistic person-centred delivery, required ongoing personal and professional development.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies, procedures, recommendations and guidelines in relation to Mental Health, and Welfare Rights and keep informed of advances/developments in Tenancy issues for mental health problems.

Person Specification

Candidates are required to meet all the essential conditions and requirements listed (E) and the majority of the desired requirements (D). Please refer to these requirements in your supporting statement as they will be used to help select candidates for interview.

Experience and Qualifications

• Counselling qualification Level 4 or above (If holding a professional qualification to maintain Up-to-date professional registration i.e.  BACP) (E)
• Experience of providing a support service to adults with mental health difficulties. (E)
• Experience of supporting people in emotional distress (E)

• Experience of working with individuals with suicidal ideation (serious thoughts about taking one's own life), suicide plans and suicide attempts. (E)
• Practical experience of assessment, support/safety planning and advocacy with people requiring mental health support.  (E)
• Experience of counselling individuals (E)
• Mental Health First Aid and/or Suicide Prevention training (D)
• Experience of working with adults to enhance and promote independent living skills. (D)
• Experience of providing housing advice and support to people living in temporary accommodation. (D)
• Experience of working in multi – disciplinary teams to support adults (D)

Knowledge and Skills

• Good understanding of homelessness and mental health (E)
• Empathy and sensitivity to the needs of people with mental health difficulties (E)

• Ability to recognise and support the personal resourcefulness of people with mental illness to enable service users to create effective solutions (E)
• Ability to deal effectively and calmly with challenging situations. (E)
• Ability to respond appropriately to people in distress and maintain appropriate boundaries. (E)
• Discretion and judgment when dealing with sensitive and/or confidential information. (E)
• Knowledge and understanding of the relevant statutory authorities including NHS and social care. (E)
• Ability to prioritise your own workload, manage time effectively and work autonomously. (E)
• Ensure the wellbeing and safety of service users, reporting any concerns to your line manager. (E)
• Knowledge of welfare benefits including Housing benefits (D)

Communication and Interpersonal skills

• Good level of IT skills including Microsoft Office and Outlook (E)
• Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills (E)
• Effective team worker with ability to take initiative and work on an individual basis (E)
• Experience and understanding of the importance of team working. (E)
• Well-developed negotiating, influencing and conflict resolution skills (D)
• Ability to use the support and supervision provided effectively (E)

Other

• Commitment to service user involvement and able to work with service user groups to develop this.  (E)
• Is committed to working in an anti-oppressive way and striving to create equal opportunities for all people (E)
• Perform all other duties as may reasonably be expected by your line manager. (E)
• To keep informed about other projects, events and related issues regarding Buckinghamshire Mind. (E)
• To prepare for supervision and use it effectively. (E)
• To keep line manager up to date and informed. (E)
• Commitment to working within the policies of Buckinghamshire Mind including equal opportunities, Safeguarding, GDPR and confidentiality. (E)

Employee Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and 2 wellbeing days pro rata

• Training and development opportunities
• Sodexo employee benefits - access to a portal with discounts on supermarket shops, holidays, high-street shops, days out, cinema and gym membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme – free professional confidential counselling
• Childcare vouchers
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Flu vaccinations
• Free eye tests
• Pension: Auto Enrolment (currently 3% employee contribution, 3% employer contribution

Applications: Please send –

Supporting Statement and CV, detailing your skills and experience that meet the job requirements.  The short-listing panel make their decisions based on this information and no assumptions about your skills or experience will be made.

Closing date for applications is Friday 21st August 2020

Interviews expected to take place w/c 24th August

Buckinghamshire Mind is an Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Any offer made relating to this post will be subject to satisfactory references and a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

Are you passionate about digital marketing with a flair for creating engaging content that cuts through the noise in the digital space? Do you enjoy working on exciting campaigns as part of a busy team? We’re looking for a full-time Digital Communications Officer to help bring our content to life and raise the profile of the work we do to support local families.

With a focus on managing our social media platforms, you’ll also be responsible for analysing the success of our digital communications and using data insights to drive improved performance to meet strategic objectives. Developing, managing and evaluating an email marketing schedule and undertaking routine website updates will also be a key part of this busy role.

The role is based primarily at Rennie House in Tring, however you may need to work at other Rennie Grove offices or visit shops or patients on occasion, so a car and driving licence will be essential.

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• experience of creating engaging content for digital channels
• experience of managing social media and email marketing schedules
• experience of using website CMS systems
• excellent written and verbal communications skills
• the ability and confidence to communicate, influence and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders
• a caring and empathetic approach

We offer development, flexible working, opportunities to volunteer and 25 days’ holiday per year plus bank holidays.

At Rennie Grove Hospice Care, we’re all about making every moment matter for our patients and families, and you can play your part in that. We provide care and support for adults and children diagnosed with cancer and other life-limiting illness, and their families. It’s important work and, to make it all happen, we need talented and passionate people.

Are you ready to make a difference?  Click ‘apply now’….

Interviews: 24 and 25 August 2020

Are you a warm, highly motivated person with person-centred values who can empower and support people with a learning disability to transform their lives? Are you creative, proactive and willing to go the extra mile to enable people to achieve their aspirations?

We are recruiting Relief Support Workers to join an established team of staff supporting people with a learning disability or autism to enjoy an excellent quality of life in a range of supported living and residential services across Bedford.

We offer an empowering model of support which enables people to lead fulfilling and valued lives, to participate in their local community, develop independent living skills and achieve their personal goals and desired outcomes. As well as providing direct care and support, you will have the opportunity to act as a Key Worker supporting people to achieve their dreams and goals.

A high level of motivation and personal commitment is required along with demonstrable skills in engaging service users in planning their support. You will also be expected to work professionally alongside Care Managers and health professionals and to communicate positively with families, carers and friends.

For this relief role, candidates will need previous care experience supporting people with a learning disability or autism, as well as a ‘can-do approach’, person-centred values, energy and commitment. You will need good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to develop good quality support plans. You will have a strong work ethic and duty of care and be able to contribute to a positive, team approach.

The services are located in Bedford town and neighbouring villages.

Recovery worker; substance misuse; casework; Luton

Your new company
You will be joining an established organisation which places the service user at the heart of everything they do. This organisation is focused on supporting vulnerable people in the community. This organisation primarily supports service users are whose lives have been held back by a range of social deprivation.

Your new role

• Supporting service users from point of entry into the service and through their treatment/recovery journey
• Managing large caseloads in excess of 75
• Must have experience working within a prescribing service with clients addicted to Opiate Substances.
• Providing screening, assessment, and recovery planning and onward referral;
• Must have worked and have experience with prescribing practices and clients addicted to opiate substances;
• Managing large caseload of clients who are addicted to opiate substances;
• Reducing drug and alcohol related harm to service users and the wider community;
• Promoting carer, service user and community involvement;
• Providing advocacy for access to partnership services;
• Working with service users to support social (re)integration, enabling them to lead meaningful and purposeful lives: promoting recovery, resilience, peer support and self determination

What you'll need to succeed

• Must have experience working within substance misuse services
• Must have Hays Enhanced DBS or registered on the Update Portal
• Available within a weeks notice

What you'll get in return

• Full time Hours 37.5 per week
• 3 Month contract
• Weekly Pay

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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Recruiting a Team Leader to join our Young Peoples service in Milton Keynes!

GBP £25,475 per annum, 40 hours per week plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more.

Milton Keynes Young Peoples Service is for people aged 16 - 21 with the capacity to support 58 customers at any one time. The service provides a high level of support to young people with a variety of complex support needs and backgrounds including being care leavers, looked after children, unaccompanied asylum seeking children's as well as those that have had previous placement or family breakdowns. The service is compiled of 5 properties, the largest capacity at one site being 16 units

Job Overview:

The post holder will be fully involved in all aspects of the day to day management of their designated services, including line managing the relevant front line staff. You will lead and develop competence of direct reports as well as carry caseloads of customers requiring support. You will work closely with the Contract Manager to ensure that the service delivers on all targets, both financial and those around the quality of the service.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead and motivate your team to ensure the championing of and maintenance of a positive local culture within your service
- Deliver effective supervision and team meetings with staff and ensure that information, reporting and communication
- Responsible for the personal development of staff, identifying high performers and feeding into the organisations succession plans
- Ensure that Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) required as part of the Contract are met and recorded correctly
- Develop key business relationships with all appropriate relevant customers/external parties to ensure service delivery excellence and maximise new business opportunities in own patch
- Participate in and monitor the initial and continuous assessment of needs and ensure that support planning is carried out in line with assessed needs of the customer
- Carry out other administrative tasks as relevant to the service and directed by the Contract/Heads of Operations
- Deliver an out of hours on-call service for region, where required
- Ensure that all safeguarding cases are managed in line with safeguarding protocols and are reported to Contract Manager/Head of Operations, as appropriate
- Ensure Look Ahead Health and Safety policies are adhered to at all times and to uphold all health and safety responsibilities within relevant policies and local protocols
- Adhere to all the policies and procedures of Look Ahead Care, Support & Housing plus those specific to the project including any statutory requirements

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead.

Person Specification:

- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, networks in local business community
- Approachable and open behaviour
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
- Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
- Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
- Is passionate and enthusiastic about his/her career and job experiences
- Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

Essential:

- Experience of working in a young persons supported housing scheme or similar service.

Desirable:

- Other relevant professional memberships and/or specialist qualifications are desirable

Please note that we have the right to close any vacancy before the advertised closing date if we have received a high number of applications.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We are looking for a Fundraiser with creativity and drive who can help us raise £150k per year and increase our fundraising reach.

With you we can make it happen

SFCS is a dynamic, forward-looking Adoption Agency and Charity that works hard to place the most vulnerable children into stable homes and provide support through a variety of services. Although we receive funding for our core placement work, there is so much more we want to do to support adopters and their families.

You will be joining a hard-working, friendly team who care passionately about the Charity’s work.  You will be the sole Fundraiser at SFCS, and you will work closely with the Marketing Officer. You will report to the Finance Manager, however you will also work with the CEO and Trustees.

This is a part time position  - 21 hours a week (3 days)

Overall Purpose:      

The overall purpose is to generate income through applications to grant making trusts, with responsibility for managing and developing the trust programme. 

Additional responsibilities include raising the profile of the charity and generating other voluntary income in support of the delivery of the Society’s services.

This will enable SFCS to develop further adoption support services to support adopted children, young people, their families and adopted adults.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Income Generation

• To raise funds against agreed targets from a range of sources including trusts and foundations, companies, individual donors, business development opportunities, online channels and legacies and community groups and events.
• To develop further the fundraising strategy and identifying, cultivating and soliciting gifts and grants from new trusts and foundations.
• To research, plan, deliver and grow all areas of fundraising; being responsible for identifying, engaging and asking potential donors for their support, as well as effectively managing existing donor relationships.
• To work with the Marketing Officer to create effective and persuasive fundraising materials
• To communicate with potential and existing donors through a range of media including online via social media, in writing, by telephone, face-to-face meetings, formal presentations and networking events
• To adopt, adapt and improve existing fundraising methods and investigate new areas of fundraising; making recommendations to senior management.
• To understand and promote tax effective giving.
• To be aware of and compliant with the Institute of Fundraising standards of good practice.

Additional duties

• To take responsibility for the fundraising strategy, updating it regularly
• Agree income targets and other relevant Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) with senior management
• To monitor and review progress against fundraising targets and report to the management team and CEO monthly, and quarterly to the Trustees
• To work with SFCS colleagues to understand priority funding needs, develop core and project proposals and budgets, and gather information required for donor reports.
• To ensure that fundraising volunteers are properly inducted, supported and encouraged. 
• To work with the Marketing Officer to ensure fundraising is promoted on Social Media and other opportunities
• To respond appropriately and efficiently to compliments, complaints and concerns from donors and prospective donors.
• To undertake other activities related to the objectives of SFCS as may be referred from time to time.
• To maintain accurate and accessible records, maintaining the Donorfy database.
• To work flexibly including some evening and weekend working.
• To undertake further duties at the request of the Management Team.

This job description reflects the major tasks to be carried out by the post holder but in the interests of effective working, those tasks may be reviewed from time to time, reflecting the Organisation’s changing needs and circumstances. 

Within this job description, serious consideration is given to providing opportunities for individuals to pursue particular areas of interest, and to develop new initiatives and expertise where this fits broadly within the overall aims of the organisation.
 

Safeguarding, Confidentiality and Equal Opportunities

All staff are expected to be familiar with and comply with the Society’s safeguarding, confidentiality and equal opportunities policies.

Appointment to post will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

The Society is first and foremost committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers working with children to share this commitment.  We apply recruitment and selection procedures which seek to ensure that no employee or volunteer is appointed who may pose a risk to children or is otherwise unsuitable to work with them.

“This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults with care and support needs and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment”

Due to a high demand for our service, we have several Talkback Equip Project Worker vacancies to deliver a range of services to our members with learning disability and/or autism. Within the Equip Project, you will be working closely with local Further Education colleges by supporting young people, one to one, towards their education provision. Other project activities include gardening and allotment groups (some of which are based in National Trust properties), social and life skills training, a men’s independence group, travel training, a drama group which puts on regular shows, a recycling and tools workshop, a creative media group and a group working with animals.

We are currently recruiting for:

Project Workers – Learning Assistants - £18000- £19200 p.a. or pro rata

Both full and part time roles available (a minimum of 3 days a week)

Full year and term time roles available

No shift work or evening/weekend work

You will work at our High Wycombe and Aylesbury buildings, plus in local colleges and out in the community. You will work alongside people with a learning disability or autism to meet their individual needs also support young people with their families to achieve positive outcomes.

To succeed you will be able to work both as part of a team and independently and have a 'can do' attitude. You will need to have good communication skills and an understanding of both self-advocacy and inclusion. We can teach you all you need to know; you just need to have the passion and care.

You will have the opportunity to help someone develop and grow as a person whilst making a difference that will live with you forever. And, as one of our team said ‘Working with people with a learning disability or autism is the most rewarding and fulfilling role’

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on successful applicants including a Disclosure & Barring Service check (DBS) including checks with past employers (Applicant Declaration must be completed and returned with application).

Closing date: 14th September 2020

Are you a warm, highly motivated person with person-centred values who can empower and support people with a learning disability to transform their lives? Are you creative, proactive and willing to go the extra mile to enable people to achieve their aspirations?

We are recruiting Support Workers to join a newly established team of staff supporting people with a learning disability to enjoy an excellent quality of life in a range of supported living and residential services in Oakley, Bedford.

We offer an empowering model of support which enables people to lead fulfilling and valued lives, to participate in their local community, develop independent living skills and achieve their personal goals and desired outcomes. As well as providing direct care and support, you will have the opportunity to act as a Key Worker supporting people to achieve their dreams and goals.

This rewarding role will require flexibility across the week and your working time will involve working shifts which include evenings, weekends and bank holidays. A high level of motivation and personal commitment is required along with demonstrable skills in engaging service users in planning their support. You will also be expected to work professionally alongside Care Managers and health professionals and to communicate positively with families, carers and friends.

Although we value relevant experience of supporting people with a learning disability or autism you do not need to have prior experience if you can demonstrate a ‘can-do approach’, person-centred values, energy and commitment. You will need good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to develop good quality support plans. You will have a strong work ethic and duty of care and be able to contribute to a positive, team approach.

If you do not already have a relevant vocational qualification in health or social care we will support you to complete the Care Certificate and an accredited Health & Social Care Diploma. In return we will offer you good conditions of service, supportive management and prospects for future career progression. Applications from graduates in any discipline are welcomed. You must enjoy good health and be able to carry out all expected care and daily living tasks.

The services are located in Bedford town and neighbouring villages.