Wirral Mencap are looking for a someone with a passion for empowerment and raising aspirations to fulfil this exciting NEW role.  The Volunteer Coordinator and Club Leader role will be fun and rewarding, ideal for someone who likes socialising and is an excellent communicator. The post holder will be responsible for coordinating our volunteer programme, as well as taking the lead with our weekly social club.

The role requires someone with lots of energy and enthusiasm for working with people. We are looking for a confident individual who values the contribution that communities and individuals can make.  It is essential that you have a positive, can-do attitude, as well as the motivation to get our Volunteer Programme and social club up and running again after the pandemic. 

The ideal candidate will be confident taking the lead in a group and have experience of working with and supporting volunteers.

If you are a dynamic individual with a passion for supporting people with a learning disability to have a more independent and higher quality of life, then we want to hear from you.

Wirral Mencap can offer a friendly and collaborative work environment, with the opportunity to lead on a project that has a tangible and positive impact on the lives of people with a learning disability in Wirral.

If you think you have the right qualities and skills for this post, then we would love to hear from you. 

About Us

*** Fixed Term Contract to 30th November 2021 ***

We're the charity who look after and brings to life 2,000 miles of waterways across Wales and England, because we believe that life is better by water. Every role across the Trust plays it's part in transforming our canals and rivers into spaces where local people want to spend time and feel better, bringing wellbeing benefits to millions.

Reporting to the Project Lead, the Project Coordinator will support achieving the outcomes of the externally funded Active Waterways Cheshire programme through the coordination and delivery of activities to engage over 55s in physical activity and support volunteer led delivery through the management of a group of Active Waterway volunteers. This a very pro-active and balanced role, aiding both digital and in person delivery at sites as and when required. 

These programmes work in partnership with Sport England's active ageing campaigns. 

Location - The successful candidate will work remotely, from a location where travel and access to our North West regional offices/hubs and the project delivery locations across Cheshire is possible. 

All outdoor activities will be conducted under strict Covid-19 guidelines to ensure the safety of both our teams and participants. 

About the role

Key Accountabilities

• Coordinate & support the delivery of face to face and online programmes of activities for over 55s utilising project volunteers and external agencies.
• Act as activity leader / coach for some activities within the programme
• Support the delivery of the volunteer strategy including the recruitment, selection of volunteers and management of those directly engaged in the project.
• Deliver training to volunteers based on their identified training needs.
• Lead on the coordination of the volunteer induction and training programme
• Provide 1:1 support for project volunteers, including goal setting for both volunteers and participants.
• Support the promotion of volunteering with the project including liaison with stakeholder groups.
• Lead on the collection and capture of data on volunteers and project participants for monitoring and evaluation purposes.
• Support the implementation of the Marketing and Communications plan including the delivery of a local participant and volunteer recruitment campaign.
• Manage the Project Advisory group and lead on communications with the group.
• Prepare risk assessments and safeguarding plans to enable the activities to be undertaken safely and without risk of harm to any individuals in the Trust’s care.
• Ensure that each activity delivered is measured and monitored in line with project requirements.

About You 

• Experience in project & activity delivery / task management.
• Comprehensive experience in managing volunteers.
• Proven experience in community engagement.
• Proven experience in relationship management.
• Some experience in event planning.
• Experience in data collection / evidence to demonstrate project outcomes and impact.
• Some experience with the media and of publicity / marketing.
• Knowledge of safety management.
• Ability to motivate individuals and teams of volunteers and participants.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal.
• Strong time management skills.

Safety Responsibilities 

• Lead by example, ensure your team take responsibility for the safety of colleagues, volunteers, themselves and customers. Comply with Canal & River Trust’s Health & Safety policy and defined standards. Investigate and report incidents, accidents and near misses. Ensure safe use of appropriate equipment, prepare Risk Assessments and Method Statements ensuring contents are understood and acted upon.
• To be aware of your own responsibilities regarding safeguarding and to support our commitment to providing safe environments and working practises that promote and protect the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk at all times. 

DBS

As this role is on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 Exception Order applicants must state the details of any cautions or convictions whether spent or unspent on the self-disclosure section of the application form.

A criminal record is not necessarily a bar to employment with us. HR will advise and decisions made on a case-by-case basis.

We are currently conducting our interview processes virtually as we continue to respect and follow necessary social distancing guidance to protect our team and our candidates.  You may be invited to a face-to-face further stage interview which will always be conducted following strict social distancing guidelines. 

What We Offer

In addition to your salary, we offer access to a generous contributory DC Pension Plan, and excellent annual holiday entitlement. More information on our benefits can be found via our 'apply' portal. 

We aim to represent the diverse communities we are part of and welcome applicants from across all sectors of the community. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce brings with it a diversity of ideas, thinking and ways of working which enhances what we do.

All candidates will be treated on the basis of their merits, skills and abilities and solely by being assessed against the requirements for the job. Many of our vacancies can be considered for people who wish to work flexibly, job share or part time. 

Find out more about the work we do on our website. 

Community Connector

We are one of the largest learning disability charities in the UK, supporting 2,500 people through our friendly, supportive, creative and diverse teams. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our Cheshire and Merseyside Team.

Luv2meetU is a friendship and dating service for adults with learning disabilities and autism. We provide opportunities for people to develop friendships and relationships, extend their social networks and improve overall health and well-being, by arranging a number of social activities within their local community. During the pandemic the role will involve offering virtual activities.

Reporting to the Regional Manager in Cheshire and working alongside the Luv2meetU team you will play a key role in enabling people with learning disabilities and/or autism with varying needs to explore new opportunities within their local community, develop friendships and relationships and become more active.

Hours are flexible and will include evening and weekend work based on the needs of the project.

Salary: £21,937 pro rata

Hours: Fixed-term -1 year, Full time, 37.5 hours

Location: Hft offices at Ellesmere Port, in the community and remote home working

What we Offer

Access to the Hft Plus benefits package, which includes a great number of discounts and rewards across shops, restaurants, gym membership and days out Access to an Employee Assistance Programme whose range of resources are available free of charge and are completely confidential: Access to excellent learning and development – Hft is one of only four charities to have achieved the Skills for Care ‘Centre of Excellence’ provider status... Annual staff award scheme and peer recognition through our GEM awards programme. 20 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays). A contributory pension scheme & life assurance.

The successful candidate will be educated to GCSE standard or equivalent and with the ability to use Microsoft office, Hft bespoke IT programmes and a variety of digital platforms including social media.

Experience of working with vulnerable people including adults with learning disabilities and/or autism together with an understanding of the needs, experiences and aspirations of people with learning disabilities would be advantageous.

Closing date: Friday 3oth April 2021

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

You may have experience or an interest in the following: Project Worker, Community Support Worker, Support Work, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Learning Disabilities, Social Care, Voluntary Sector, Mental Health Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Care Staff, Community Development, Care Worker, Vulnerable People, Social Worker, Not for Profit, NFP etc.

Ref: 98503

PAPYRUS is the national UK charity dedicated to the prevention of suicide and the promotion of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in young people.

Volunteer Coordinator – North West England

PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide is the national charity for the prevention of young suicide, founded in 1997. We have grown very successfully since then and currently have bases in Warrington, Birmingham, London, Cardiff and Belfast.

We are looking to recruit a Volunteer Coordinator to promote volunteering for PAPYRUS across the North West of England and recruit, engage and manage volunteers to support the work of the charity.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Proven experience of recruiting, supporting, engaging and managing volunteers
• Previous experience working in a community setting, delivering information and training sessions, leading workshops or educational activities
• A proven track record of networking and building and managing effective relationships, tailoring the approach to meet the differing needs of the audience
• Experience of using own initiative and creativity to develop a project, programme or area of work
• Ability to accurately record and manage data and report on outcomes to deadlines
• Ability to travel to different locations across the North West region including Cumbria, Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Cheshire to attend meetings and events

Salary: NJC Scale SCP 18-23 (£24,982 -£27,741)

Please visit our website to review the full job description and person specification for the role. To apply for the position please complete the application form on our website detailing how you meet the criteria for the role. Please return your completed application to our HR email address or to HR, PAPYRUS, Unit 1 Bankside, Warrington, WA1 1UP.

Closing date: 30th April 2021

PAPYRUS is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its employment policies for recruitment are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender re-assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

PAPYRUS is committed to safeguarding all children, young people and adults at risk that interact with the organisation. The organisation recognises its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of these vulnerable groups by a commitment to procedures to protect them. The group expects all staff and volunteers to fully support and promote these commitments.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Activities and Volunteer Co-ordinator to join our team. We are seeking an experienced and effective co-ordinator, who will be responsible for implementing a full activities programme throughout the year. You will be responsible for building successful relationships with supporters and members and increaseingawareness of HIP in Cheshire.

It is essential that candidates have a proven track record of successful event and activity planning as well as experience of recruiting and retaining volunteers. Candidates must also possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be creative with a strong team ethic. 

You must be confident and self-motivated, with the ability to engage members to ensure they are able to access a wide range of social activities provided by HIP in Cheshire.

This position will require travel within the geographical area of Cheshire and include some evening and weekend working where necessary. A full clean driving license and access to a car is essential. 

You will play an important part in providing social activities for HIP in Cheshire which is a membership focused charity for those who have had a brain injury and/or their carers/family members.

Our About Face team meet the varied and unique individual needs of service users who either
have been or are at risk of being involved in criminality. We do this working alongside South
Yorkshire police, the office of Police and crime commissioner for South Yorkshire (VRU) and
HMPPS amongst other partners, to improve the quality of life, raise aspirations, reduce reoffending
rates and accelerate individuals towards independence and true freedom. As
operations facilitator your role is all about supporting the service manager and the team to
provide a safe, supportive and vibrant working environment for both staff and the individuals we
support.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Your main responsibilities will include:

Project Administration
• Helping maintain financial and baseline information spreadsheets
• Assist with gathering and collating Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for funding reports
• Printing and preparing the relevant documentation for meetings as requested by project coordinators and manager
• Organising administrative and practical tasks associated with meetings and following up action points, including room bookings, refreshments, agendas, taking minutes
• To work alongside the project coordinator to ensure all team are using the Computer Management System (ZOHO) accurately and professionally in order to record client information
• To collate and organise client counselling sessions and all related admin and finance
• Answering the phone and passing messages on to staff
• Filing and archiving both digital and physical
• Faxing
• Checking, scanning and distributing post
 

HR:
Liaise with central HR team to ensure the following are in place for the project:
• Induction and training for new staff.
• Filing staff, volunteer and client records in our online system including supervisions and appraisals
• Ensuring that all records are kept and shared subject to GDPR and any relevant Information Sharing Agreements (ISA)
 

Finance:
• Maintain and input budget information
• Expense reimbursement administration
• Up-dating petty cash sheets
• Credit card reconciliation
• Provide support with monthly invoicing
• Safe access and reconciliation 
• Overseeing Car Lease and Insurance information
• Providing a monthly budget report for managers and coordinators

ROLE SUMMARY

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a newly created role of Chief Operating Officer
within City Hearts. The successful candidate will take the lead in managing the day to day
operation of City Hearts, supporting and bringing out the best in the senior managers they work
with. They will ensure the charity is proactive, strategic and effective in meetings its vision and
goals, as well as its contractual and legal requirements. They will seek to further develop a
foundational strength which allows the charity to operate and develop multiple services across
multiple sites effectively.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Direct Reports: Head of Human Resources, Head of Services, Head of Finance, Head
of Development (service elements only)
Contracted Hours: 37.5 hours
Contract Duration: Fixed until 25th June 2025
Salary: £37,500 - £42,500
Location: Position can based in Liverpool or Sheffield offices
Closing Date: 3rd May 2021
Interview Date: First Stage Interviews to take place w/c 10th & 17th May 2021
Probationary Period: 3 months

RESPONSIBILITIES

Your responsibilities will include:

DAY TO DAY MANAGEMENT

• To handle the day to day administration and operation of the business.
• To work with, line manage and coach Heads of Departments (Finance/HR/Services/
Development (service elements only)) to set goals, develop strategy and create targets
and KPIs.
• To ensure accountability of Heads of Departments and that a robust project management
approach is taken in all areas to manage risk and resources, analyse outcomes and
performance and ensure timely delivery of projects
• To work with Heads of Departments to redesign operational process and structures to
develop efficiency.
• To oversee the Head of Development in regards to service developments, including
projects based internationally. To have oversight of partnership agreements, quality
control and auditing, to ensure alignment of international projects and partnerships with
our vision, values and standards
• To oversee the Head of Services in all aspects of their role, in order to ensure that
services are delivered effectively and in line with City Hearts vision and values whilst
ensuring adherence to all contractual funding obligations.
• Ensuring City Hearts properties are compliant with legal and contractual Accommodation
Standards and Health and Safety Standards and inputting into the finalisation of lease
agreements for new or existing properties.
• To oversee the Head of HR in ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace, through the
effective recruitment, training and development of all employees. To support in the
development and implementation of employee engagement strategies and input into any
senior level disciplinary action as necessary.
• Develop and have oversight of all operational budgets to ensure that the company
effectively manages its finances, is able to confidently decision make and has the
resources required to meet its objectives within agreed financial parameters and to work
with the Head of Finance to maintain the financial strength of the company
• To chair regular collaborative operational and strategic meetings with Heads of
Departments and other members of Management
• Maintain an effective working relationship and communication with all members of senior
management, to ensure alignment and coordination of goals, strategy, vision and actions
taken across all departments

STRATEGY

• Work with the CEO and alongside Trustees and Heads of Department as a key strategic
voice in the development of organisational strategy for City Hearts
• To be the lead on strategic development in all organisational operations and to be
responsible for the strategy’s implementation, in order to ensure that the organisation
achieves its desired short and longer-term objectives
• To identify opportunities for organisational development
• To take a lead on identifying funding opportunities and negotiating terms, and securing
income through mutually beneficial service level agreements and contracts

COMPLIANCE

• Develop and maintain all necessary systems and procedures to ensure that company
Operations, including but not limited to Health and Safety, Safeguarding, IT and
Information Security, comply with all legal and contractual requirements, regulatory
frameworks and agreed operational standards across the charity
• To ensure the charity effectively manages risk and to take responsible for business
continuity, ensuring effective monitoring, evaluation, reporting and production of relevant
departmental data and statistics
• To ensure the delivery of ISO targets with the support of the Head of Departments and
other staff

REPORTING AND COMMUNICATION

• To ensure the CEO and Board of Trustees are provided with any relevant information
through regular reporting in regards to the measured output of each Department
• Support with reporting requirements to the Charity Commission and Companies House
• To input into and feedback on legal contracts involved in the day to day running of the
organisation, such as partnership agreements and property leases
• To support trustees, CEO, and Heads of Department in internal verbal and written
communications, ensuring the charity’s vision values and culture are carried throughout

OTHER

• To deputise for the CEO in their absence or in identified events/meetings.
• To act as a spokesperson for the charity as and when required
• Act as the organisation’s key adviser on all issues relating to operational functions and
remain consistently in touch with latest developments in the third sector and in relevant
legislation to ensure that the City Hearts maintains a strong position in the charity sphere
• To take the lead in investigating and responding to complaints of a serious and/or
significant nature, ensuring the charity is fully accountable and identifying opportunities for
improvement and development
• To deliver training both internally and externally
• To develop and drive the charity's vision, values and culture throughout its staff and
volunteers, including implementation of structures/activities to achieve that goal

PERSON CRITERIA

• Ability to absorb large volumes of information in all areas and formulate and
disseminate information to the relevant individuals as appropriate
• Ability to manage complexity with a strategic approach, delegating effectively
• Adaptable, flexible and comfortable engaging with day to day practical tasks
as well as long term strategy and goals
• Excellent leadership skills, business acumen and ability to effectively
manage, lead and supervise a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to motivate, inspire and coach Senior Managers and staff
• Inspired by, committed to and clearly demonstrates the impact areas and
vision of City Hearts
• Ability to work collaboratively with individuals within Senior Management to
bring out the best in them individually, collectively and departmentally
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – comfortable building
relationships and communicating with a variety of people, from staff to
clients to board members, with the ability to resolve issues, build consensus
among groups of diverse internal/external stakeholders
• Ability and experience to network amongst key stakeholders and to present
and train internally and externally
• An excellent ‘all-rounder’ with an ability to make excellent decisions and
rapidly develop their understanding in all areas of organisational strategy
• A high level of financial understanding, including financial management and
budgeting
• Excellent strategic thinker, who innovates and manages change well
• Confident, resilient, robust, humble and trustworthy character

As a Home-Start Trafford, Salford & Wigan (HSTSW) Coordinator you will have knowledge and experience of Family Support and the Early Help process with an insight into the needs of families with young children.  You will be competent in instigating and coordinating Early Help Assessments where appropriate, agreeing outcomes with families and increasing their ability to cope.  You will review families support at regular intervals, undertaking designated responsibilities in relation to safeguarding. You will ideally have advanced IT skills and maintain all appropriate case management systems within HSTSW guidelines. You will liaise with referrers, such as Health Visitors and other professionals involved with the family and network within the community promoting HSTSW.

Management of volunteers is a large part of the role. As a coordinator, you will be involved in the recruiting, training, placing and supervising of volunteers. You will contribute to the preparation, administration and delivery of training courses for volunteers. We also have a more specialist opportunity for an Urdu speaking Coordinator, please visit HSTSW website to find out more.

WHAG is a leading charity delivering quality support services to women, men and their families who are affected by domestic abuse and homeless vulnerable women across North West England. 

This role involves providing a high-quality Domestic Abuse service.To work with clients (as individuals and in family groups) on a one-to-one basis and in groups to enable them, to remain safe. To enable clients to develop themselves and advance their independence, assisting them to access employment, education and training.  Contribute to their community whilst remaining safe and successfully managing their own home. 

WHAG is a leading charity delivering quality support services to women, men and their families who are affected by domestic abuse and homeless vulnerable women across North West England. 

this role would work with other professionals to develop and deliver services to perpetrators of domestic abuse in a timely manner and work with the perpetrator and the family to assess and manage the risk of further harm ensuring that the perpetrator accepts responsibility for their actions and is working to change their behaviour.

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This is an exciting new role working in the community alongside Merseyside police and other
partner agencies delivering the ‘About Face Deferred Prosecution Scheme’ across all areas of
the county. The aim of this project is to support arrested individuals who meet relevant criteria
and show a motivation to change. The individual is expected to engage with the support for a
period of at least 16 weeks and if successful in doing so, will have their case considered as no
further action required.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Your main responsibilities will include:
• Key working male and female clients who have been arrested in order to support them toward a crime free future.
• Managing a caseload of no more twelve individuals at any one time.
• To formulate a person centered plan of support for clients and to support individual to work toward reaching subsequent goals.
• Identifying, assessing and minimising risk to clients, yourself and others.
• Delivering elements of ‘The Restoring you course’ within nominated persons if and when required.
• Lone working is an integral part of this role as is working as part of a team.
• When appropriate working with and alongside family members will be an important element of this scheme.
• Signposting individuals to support services to meet the goals on the individual plan. A successful candidate should be competent in multi-agency working.
• Running group sessions for clients if and when required.
• Regular feedback, team meetings and review meetings with line manager.
• Regular communication of updates with officers in charge of an individual’s case.
• Arranging and attending appointments alongside individuals where appropriate.
• Availability and flexibility to include evening and weekend shifts if necessary, as well as being a regular part of the on-call rota.
• Following up and completing all appropriate paperwork and details of client; including on line reporting.  Including, weekly reviews, daily logs and inductions. Using the ZOHO CMS system to complete these tasks.
• Ensuring progression of the client personally and through the journey within the criminal justice system.
• Liaising and working in partnership with organisations and individuals regarding both the client and City Hearts in a professional manner - including but not limited to Merseyside police, HM Probation service, Crown  Prosecution service as well other agencies and medical professionals.
• Identifying along with other key performance indicators and ensuring accurate logging of support provided.
• Ensuring all course paperwork is being completed correctly and in a timely fashion.
• Ensuring exit strategies are being prepared in a timely fashion.
• Carrying out inductions, weekly reviews and updating IT system.
• Ensuring adherence to all internal procedures regarding City Hearts, the client and legislation.
• Promoting City Hearts – this may include attending events on behalf of City Hearts as a whole.
• Please note there is an occupational requirement due to the nature of this role for the applicant to be male.
Any other duties that are commensurate with the role.

Halton Haven Hospice has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, proactive and inventive part-time Community Fundraiser to join our team.

The right candidate will be an experienced fundraiser who can hit the ground running.  We’re looking for someone who can make a real difference to the people and community that we support.  They will have a demonstrable track record of achieving financial and non-financial objectives and be committed to continuing professional development; with a view to being able to identify and manage any fundraising opportunity that comes their way.  Our job is to raise vital income to support free hospice care and to ensure that it is available not only now but in the future.

This is a public facing role working in a fast-paced and creative environment; often juggling deadlines.  It demands the ability to prioritise workloads and to work both independently and as part of a team.  The successful candidate will work with volunteers, local corporates, schools and the wider community to steward supporters in their fundraising activity.  They will develop ongoing and new partnerships and engage in Hospice-led events and campaigns too.

No two days will be the same but the work will be varied, busy and hugely rewarding.  You will have the opportunity to make your mark and to develop new ideas and fundraising innovations.

Halton Haven Hospice is based in a leafy suburb of Runcorn with good road, rail and canal links.  Situated between Liverpool and Manchester with the iconic city of Chester as a neighbour it has a great deal to offer for individuals and families alike.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.  We recognise and encourage the valuable contribution that people from all backgrounds and experiences bring.  Therefore we offer the additional benefits of:

• Free parking
• Free health benefits scheme (after qualifying period)
• Discounted dining facility
• Training and continuing professional development
• Entitlement to Blue Light card
• The People’s Pension Scheme or continuation of NHS Pension (subject to criteria)
• Salary £22,000 PRO RATA

Bank Support Worker

Are you currently looking for a job that offers flexibility in between personal commitments or during educational study? Are you interested in gaining valuable workplace experience and making a real difference in young people’s lives? Maybe a role as a Bank Support Worker is the next step for you?

Our client provides residential services for young people aged 16-25 years old who have been discharged from psychiatric inpatient stays or may have experienced previous admissions and/or placement breakdowns. The young people they care for often require a high level of support and dynamic approach to risk management in order to support problems they may have with self-harming, behaviour and emotional regulation. Their aim is to support the young people using a therapeutic, least restrictive approach to live in a non-secure community setting and to achieve their individual goals in preparation for transition to adult life.

They  are currently looking for kind, caring and friendly people to join their professional team as a Bank Support Worker. Experience is not essential and full training will be provided but understanding the issues young people face in their daily life will really help to make a difference.

You will join our Bank Team on a “Zero Hours Contract” supporting their Residential Home in West Kirby working flexible shifts that fit around your personal life.

Company Benefits

- Competitive pay (£9.54 p/h)
- Enhanced company pension
- Paid Induction (Running over 3 days)
- Free on-site parking
- Paid Enhanced DBS check
- Access to their 24-hour Wellbeing Support Portal/ Employee Assistance Programme
- Online shopping discounts, free eye tests and various other benefits
- The opportunity for internal promotions & progression
- Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral)
- Regular social events and recognition schemes (‘Employee of the year awards’, Summer & Christmas parties)

Your role as a Bank Support Worker

- To carry out direct and indirect care of young people with complex mental health needs
- To work in a team, giving the highest standard of care possible to the young people.
- To closely follow individual care plans and support young people with education, shopping, and social and leisure activities.
- To carry out multiple interventions involving the delivery of care to young people
- To promote independence amongst the young people
- To provide support, advice and information to the young people, parents and other carers
- To carry out further duties as per our attached document (Writing reports, general office admin etc)

Requirements of a Bank Support Worker

- Flexibility - Your role will involve working shifts including sleep ins/weekends/Bank Holidays
- Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others
- Good written skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately
- IT Literate (Able to write emails and use Microsoft Office)
- An understanding of the issues around confidentiality
- An understanding of safeguarding
- Professional working boundaries between staff and service users
- Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations

Desirable Criteria

- Full UK Driving Licence
- NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Care
- Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs

If you are interested in joining an enthusiastic, motivated business who thrive in developing and rebuilding young people and young adults with complex difficulties then please apply today.

Please note that they do not accept CV’s and the application must be completed in full.

To support their commitment as a COVID-19 Secure employer, all of their interviews will be held over video platform.

Our client operates a safer recruitment process and as part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

They are an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community.

They reserve the right to close the advert early, should they appoint a suitable candidate.

Ref: 98001

About this volunteering opportunity

Would you like the opportunity to support Mary’s Meals’ work to feed hungry children in some of the world’s poorest countries and help give them a brighter future?

We’re looking for volunteers to join our global movement, to help raise awareness about Mary’s Meals and fundraise for our work.

As a Community Volunteer you can contribute as an individual or become part of one of our local groups of passionate volunteers, helping to grow our movement by motivating and inspiring people in your local community to support our work.

If you have a little time to spare, you enjoy meeting like-minded people, want to learn new skills and you’d like to help our amazing cause, then our Community Volunteer role is perfect for you!

Volunteering is fulfilling and fun. By gifting your precious free time to Mary’s Meals, you can learn useful new skills, meet new people, and make a valuable contribution to our important work to reach more hungry children with life-changing meals in schools. 

We really need your help so we can keep our promise to the more than 1.8million children who rely on a nutritious daily meal at school from Mary’s Meals, especially as Covid-19 has hit many developing countries so hard.

WHAT ARE MARY'S MEALS UK LOOKING FOR?

We are looking for people who are passionate about ending child hunger and ensuring that every child receives a daily meal in a place of education.

We have a range of activities that can be done from the comfort of your home, while Covid-19 restrictions are in place. They include: hosting virtual talks, spreading the word about our work on social media or holding screenings of our inspiring videos with family and friends. 

If you don’t mind public speaking, we can also train you to visit schools, Rotary Clubs and other local organisations to give talks virtually and generate support for our cause.

As restrictions change across the UK, other key activities may include:

• • Sharing our story (in person) with local community organisations, schools, churches, and faith groups.
  • Organising fundraising events in your local area – such as coffee mornings, quizzes, and bucket collections.
  • Promoting Mary’s Meals’ fundraising campaigns in your community.
  • Distributing and displaying promotional materials and placing collection tins.
  • Helping to generate support from businesses in your local area.

Our flexible volunteer roles allow you to raise awareness in your own community in whatever way you feel comfortable. All of our volunteer activities are tailored to suit your different skills and time constraints.

This is a great opportunity to enhance your communication and/or event management skills, while also making a huge impact on the lives of some of the world’s poorest children.

You can speak to your Mary’s Meals contact to discuss which elements of the role would be best suited to you.

We have great opportunities to put your skills to good use, and we will provide training and support to help you in your role. Please visit our website by selecting the Apply button to find out more.