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We are seeking a Head of Advocacy, Policy and Research to help drive forward our influencing work. We want Greater Manchester to be at the forefront of efforts to prevent and reduce poverty. In this new position, the successful applicant will play a central role in enabling that to happen.
The successful applicant will have a minimum 2 years’ experience in a relevant advocacy, policy and research role. They will have leadership experience and the ability to motivate a team and support GMPA to deliver against our strategic priorities. They will need a good grasp of policy relating to poverty and an understanding of the opportunities to address it locally. They will be able to plan and deliver on a range of policy and research outputs, in line with our three-year strategy, and be confident in undertaking direct advocacy with decision makers and stakeholders.
How to apply:
Details of how to apply are on the jobs page of our website.
Particulars:
Location: Combination of home working and working from our office at St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green N, Manchester M12 6FZ with a minimum expectation of 2 days a week spent working from the office.
Contract: 5 days a week (35 hours). Permanent.
Probationary period: 6 months.
Employer: Greater Manchester Poverty Action Limited.
Purpose: To work with the CEO and Policy Officer to lead on the delivery of GMPA’s policy, research and advocacy work.
Salary range: £36,000 to £41,000 pro rata, depending on experience.
Paid annual leave entitlement: 25 days pro-rata (excluding bank holidays)
Line management responsibilities: Management of the Policy Officer and Greater Manchester Living Wage Campaign Coordinator.
Managed by: Chief Executive Officer.
About GMPA
GMPA is a not-for-profit organisation that works to prevent and reduce poverty across Greater Manchester. We have developed extensive knowledge about poverty in the city region, identified a powerful network of stakeholders and organisations who share our values, aims and vision and we have influenced policy and practice in several ways since we were constituted in 2016.
Our vision is of a Greater Manchester free from poverty where all residents can realise their potential and access the benefits of living in a diverse and vibrant city region.
Over the next three years we will be working towards our vision by focussing on our three strategic priorities: 1) Boosting household income and financial resilience, 2) Ensuring stakeholders in GM embed a strong strategic approach to tackling poverty and 3) Embedding the voices of people with lived experience in the decision-making structures and systems of GM.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Bury VCFA/Beacon is seeking an experienced Administrator, preferably from a health or social care environment
Key Tasks include –
- acting as a first point of contact for clients, members and partners;
- providing general admin and clerical support to the staff team;
- updating and maintaining databases;
- drafting routine correspondence;
- handling post and emails;
- researching and providing reports and information to the team as required.
- assist with social-media and preparation/circulation of VCFA newsletters and e-bulletins, upon request
- assist with maintenance of the organisational database, Simply Connect, ensuring it is accurate and up-to-date;
- ensure that referrals to the Beacon Service are dealt with in a timely manner including co-ordinating appointments/diaries and providing follow-up contact with clients
Experience of charity/nonprofit work is an advantage but not a requirement
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The aim of this new role is to promote and enable better access to local services for disabled people* living in Salford by capacity-building local D/deaf / disabled people-led, and impairment focused, VCSE groups and organisations.
To increase the capacity. resilience and voice of local groups and organisations supporting disabled people in Salford.
This project will strengthen the voice, influence and impact of these groups as they advocate for full access to services for D/deaf and disabled people in Salford.
Please apply via our website - deadline for applications is 7th January 2022
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Commissioned by Bury CCG, this role is to empower people to take control of their health and wellbeing through referral to Social Prescribing (non-clinical support within the VCSE - Voluntary, Community Charity and Faith Sector), through Bury VCFA’s Beacon Service.
You will provide generalist advice (housing, debt and welfare support) to patients discharged from hospital and support them back into the community unlocking benefits which may have been suspended due to a hospital admission.
Based jointly with Bury VCFA and the Irwell Unit at Fairfield Hospital (discharge team) you will also direct referrals into the VCFA’s Beacon Service working to improve health and well-being outcomes for individuals and longer-term outcomes in reducing future clinical/medical interventions.
We are looking for someone with significant experience of supporting people facing loneliness, isolation, mental health challenges and those in need of crisis support. You will also have a proven track-record of navigating and assisting with benefit claims and liaising with welfare advice centres.
Key Responsibilities:- taking referrals and building strong referral pathways; providing personalised support to individuals, their families and carers to take control of their wellbeing, live independently and improve their health outcomes; foster positive and active links with local VCSE groups and local housing provision.
Key Tasks - Referrals
- processing incoimng referrals from the hospital discharge team
- raising awareness of and promoting social prescribing, acting as an honest broker between referring agencies, the patient, and all receiving agencies/organisations
- seeking quality assurance and impact reports/statements
Provide Personalised Support
- helping people to identify the wider issues that impact upon their health and wellbeing (eg. debt, poor housing, unemployment, loneliness, caring responsibilities)
- understanding moderate to complex mental health needs and local provision, particularly crisis support
- meeting people, making home visits where appropriate, building trust, respecting diversity and lifestyle choices, and providing non-judgemental support
- providing accurate and up-to-date information about wellbeing and prevention approaches
- introducing people to groups, activities and statutory services
- supporting community groups and organisations to receive referrals
Reporting Requirements
- timely updating and reporting to the Senior SP Link Worker regarding the Becon Service Offer
General Tasks and Requirements
- ensuring accurate data capture and recording, encouraging feedback and impact statements; using case management system to track progress; monitoring the performance of the service
Location/Base - the role requires agile working, ie site-based across localities, plus Bury VCFA office and Fairfield Hospital (Irwell Unit)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.