This highly successful service enables young people and adults with learning disabilities and/or autism to access a wide range of community based fitness, leisure and learning opportunities.
Under the direction of the manager, the post holder will coordinate the service and be required to
- Work with a team of community-based staff and volunteers
- Co-ordinate a monthly programme of activities
- Support the manager in developing the project and ensuring that it reflects the wishes of the users
- Recruit and provide ongoing support for volunteers
- Assist in the recruitment and supervision of staff as required
- Ensure that the needs of service users are identified by undertaking assessments, and make appropriate referrals where necessary
- Promote respect for the rights and choices of individuals at all times
- Ensure that the service is culturally sensitive
- Develop links with carers, relatives and other professionals as appropriate
- Ensure that the views of services users are incorporated into the running of the project
- Have a commitment to the safeguarding of the service users at all times and take responsibility for reporting any concerns immediately to the manager and Barnet Council’s social work team.
- Co-ordinate the day-to-day running of the project to include planning and organisation of the monthly activities programme and work rota, deal with related telephone calls, emails etc.
- Utilise IT systems effectively, including cloud based database and SharePoint
- Maintain effective communication systems with different groups
- Assist the manager in monitoring outcomes as required by funders and others
- Ensure that records are kept up to date within our policy and procedures framework
- Respond to calls from service users and others
- Assist in the recruitment, selection and induction of staff
- Arrange adequate staffing for activities
- Supervise and appraise staff as required
- Organise training as required
- Assist in the recruitment, selection and induction of volunteers
- Arrange adequate volunteer cover for activities
- Supervise volunteers as required
- Organise training as required
- Ensure that risk assessments are carried out, recorded and regularly updated
- Ensure that health and safety standards are maintained and that policies and procedures are followed
- Develop links within the community and with other organisations and promote positive images of people with learning disabilities and people with autism
- It is expected that the post holder will perform in such a way that furthers the values of the organisation with reference to equal access and opportunity and quality of service provided
- Actively promote equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice at all times.
- Available to work 28 hours per week (4 days) with occasional weekend and evening work
- Available to share on-call duties for out-of-hours work and to be able to respond to calls as required
- To undertake any other duties which may be necessary as part of the role
The duties and responsibilities of the post may change over a period of time. Only significant additional duties or responsibilities as required by the Chief Executive will render the post for re-evaluation
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School Partner - National School Breakfast Programme
Home Based (with extensive travel across North London, Essex, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire)
About Us
We are Family Action, a national charity committed to building stronger families and brighter lives by delivering innovative and effective services and support that reaches out to many of the UK’s most vulnerable people.
We are very excited to be delivering the largest ever national roll-out of a school breakfast programme, based on the successful model developed by our delivery partner, Magic Breakfast. This programme will work with schools across the country to develop healthy breakfasts, so no child starts the school day too hungry to learn.
We are now seeking a School Partner to join us, working 29.4 – 37 hours per week, during term time only. This role is a fixed-term contract until 31st July 2020.
The Benefits
- Salary of £27,574 – £29,477 + £480 homeworking allowance per annum pro rata
- Pension scheme
- A full induction and ongoing quality training
- Employee assistance programme
- Eyecare vouchers
- 25 days’ holiday pro rata
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive, lasting difference and ensure that thousands of hungry schoolchildren have access to a healthy and nutritious breakfast.
We’re a forward-thinking, people-focused organisation that operates with mutual respect. We strive for excellence in all we do and support each other to perform to the best of our ability. If you think you’d succeed in this open environment, this is the role for you.
Your Role
As a School Partner, you will facilitate the delivery of the National School Breakfast Programme across North London, Essex, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire.
Working in close partnership with your team of School Partners and Team Manager, Regional Managers and colleagues across Family Action and Magic Breakfast, you will be responsible for supporting schools in the delivery and sustainability of their breakfast programme.
About You
To join us as a School Partner, you will need:
- Experience of working in an educational setting or in partnership with schools or other educational providers
- Knowledge of how schools operate
- Experience of being the first point of contact and providing high quality support
- Experience of working remotely, across a wide geographical area with a wide range of stakeholders
- Demonstrable experience of influencing, negotiating and presenting the case for change
- An awareness/understanding of the importance of child health and nutrition
- A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle
A degree level qualification or relevant professional qualification would be beneficial.
Other companies may call this role Education Project Team Leader, School Engagement Officer, Senior Project Co-ordinator, Project Delivery Officer, Project Team Leader, Programme Supervisor or Senior Programme Co-ordinator.
The working hours for this role are 29.4 – 37 hours per week, during term time only. You’ll be required to work flexibly to support the success of the programme, which may include working at breakfast time multiple times per week.
The closing date for applications is the 8th December 2019.
Webrecruit and Family Action are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
So, if you want to make a difference as a School Partner, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
School Partner - National School Breakfast Programme
Home Based (with extensive travel across the West Midlands, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, Shropshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire)
About Us
We are Family Action, a national charity committed to building stronger families and brighter lives by delivering innovative and effective services and support that reaches out to many of the UK’s most vulnerable people.
We are very excited to be delivering the largest ever national roll-out of a school breakfast programme, based on the successful model developed by our delivery partner, Magic Breakfast. This programme will work with schools across the country to develop healthy breakfasts, so no child starts the school day too hungry to learn.
We are now seeking a School Partner to join us, working 29.4 – 37 hours per week, during term time only. This role is a fixed-term contract until 31st July 2020.
The Benefits
- Salary of £27,574 – £29,477 + £480 homeworking allowance per annum pro rata
- Pension scheme
- A full induction and ongoing quality training
- Employee assistance programme
- Eyecare vouchers
- 25 days’ holiday pro rata
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive, lasting difference and ensure that thousands of hungry schoolchildren have access to a healthy and nutritious breakfast.
We’re a forward-thinking, people-focused organisation that operates with mutual respect. We strive for excellence in all we do and support each other to perform to the best of our ability. If you think you’d succeed in this open environment, this is the role for you.
Your Role
As a School Partner, you will facilitate the delivery of the National School Breakfast Programme across the West Midlands, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, Shropshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire.
Working in close partnership with your team of School Partners and Team Manager, Regional Managers and colleagues across Family Action and Magic Breakfast, you will be responsible for supporting schools in the delivery and sustainability of their breakfast programme.
About You
To join us as a School Partner, you will need:
- Experience of working in an educational setting or in partnership with schools or other educational providers
- Knowledge of how schools operate
- Experience of being the first point of contact and providing high quality support
- Experience of working remotely, across a wide geographical area with a wide range of stakeholders
- Demonstrable experience of influencing, negotiating and presenting the case for change
- An awareness/understanding of the importance of child health and nutrition
- A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle
A degree level qualification or relevant professional qualification would be beneficial.
Other companies may call this role Education Project Team Leader, School Engagement Officer, Senior Project Co-ordinator, Project Delivery Officer, Project Team Leader, Programme Supervisor or Senior Programme Co-ordinator.
The working hours for this role are 29.4 – 37 hours per week, during term time only. You’ll be required to work flexibly to support the success of the programme, which may include working at breakfast time multiple times per week.
The closing date for applications is the 8th December 2019.
Webrecruit and Family Action are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
So, if you want to make a difference as a School Partner, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
Home Based (with extensive travel across the Croydon and North Kent areas)
About Us
We are Family Action, a national charity committed to building stronger families and brighter lives by delivering innovative and effective services and support that reaches out to many of the UK’s most vulnerable people.
We are very excited to be delivering the largest ever national roll-out of a school breakfast programme, based on the successful model developed by our delivery partner, Magic Breakfast. This programme will work with schools across the country to develop healthy breakfasts, so no child starts the school day too hungry to learn.
We are now seeking a School Partner to join us, working 29.4 – 37 hours per week, during term time only. This role is a fixed-term contract until 31st July 2020.
The Benefits
- Salary of £27,574 – £29,477 + £480 homeworking allowance per annum pro rata
- Pension scheme
- A full induction and ongoing quality training
- Employee assistance programme
- Eyecare vouchers
- 25 days’ holiday pro rata
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive, lasting difference and ensure that thousands of hungry schoolchildren have access to a healthy and nutritious breakfast.
We’re a forward-thinking, people-focused organisation that operates with mutual respect. We strive for excellence in all we do and support each other to perform to the best of our ability. If you think you’d succeed in this open environment, this is the role for you.
Your Role
As a School Partner, you will facilitate the delivery of the National School Breakfast Programme within the Croydon and North Kent areas.
Working in close partnership with your team of School Partners and Team Manager, Regional Managers and colleagues across Family Action and Magic Breakfast, you will be responsible for supporting schools in the delivery and sustainability of their breakfast programme.
About You
To join us as a School Partner, you will need:
- Experience of working in an educational setting or in partnership with schools or other educational providers
- Knowledge of how schools operate
- Experience of being the first point of contact and providing high quality support
- Experience of working remotely, across a wide geographical area with a wide range of stakeholders
- Demonstrable experience of influencing, negotiating and presenting the case for change
- An awareness/understanding of the importance of child health and nutrition
- A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle
A degree level qualification or relevant professional qualification would be beneficial.
Other companies may call this role Education Project Team Leader, School Engagement Officer, Senior Project Co-ordinator, Project Delivery Officer, Project Team Leader, Programme Supervisor or Senior Programme Co-ordinator.
The working hours for this role are 29.4 – 37 hours per week, during term time only. You’ll be required to work flexibly to support the success of the programme, which may include working at breakfast time multiple times per week.
The closing date for applications is the 8th December 2019.
Webrecruit and Family Action are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
So, if you want to make a difference as a School Partner, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
Programme Executive (Fixed-Term Maternity Cover)
Home Based (with regular travel to our partner schools in Birmingham and Nottingham)
About Us
Action Tutoring is an education charity that supports pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds to succeed in school.
In the UK today, young people facing socio-economic disadvantage are less likely to achieve the grades they need to progress in life. This isn’t because they are any less able – it’s because they have less access to tools to support them to realise their potential.
We help to level the playing field by working in partnership with schools to deliver weekly tutoring in English or Maths, to pupils who need it the most.
We now have an exciting opportunity for a Programme Executive to join our team on a fixed-term maternity cover contract lasting up to 12 months.
The Benefits
- Salary of £26,135 pro rata
- Travel expenses
- Flexible working and TOIL
- 33 days’ holiday pro rata, including Bank Holidays
- Workplace pension
- Team socials and a culture of celebrating
If you are a confident communicator and work well with deadlines while managing others, this is a brilliant opportunity to gain experience with a charity that’s supporting the UK’s most disadvantaged young people.
As an education charity, we understand the importance of providing learning and development opportunities for our staff. You’ll receive a comprehensive induction and full training and will have the chance to broaden your areas of responsibility as you grow alongside the organisation.
Our vision is a world in which no child’s life chances are limited by their socio-economic background. If you share our values and want to make a real difference to young people’s lives, we want to hear from you.
The Role
As a Programme Executive, you will be responsible for your own caseload of programmes and managing two Programme Co-ordinators.
This is a home-based role with occasional travel to our offices in London and Action Tutoring’s partner schools throughout Birmingham and Nottingham.
Some of your duties will involve:
- Visiting schools and building positive relationships
- Managing and training the volunteer tutors
- Managing the pupils that use the service
- Measuring impact and success via accessing performance data
About You
To be considered as a Programme Executive, you will need:
- At least two years’ experience of working with young people, schools or volunteers
- The ability to manage and lead others, leading by example
- To be educated to degree level
- The ability to develop strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to undertake public speaking to deliver high quality tutor training
- To be committed to ensuring young people from all backgrounds reach a meaningful level of academic attainment
Ideally, you will have line management experience or the ability to demonstrate a strong understanding and skills that make for effective line management.
Other organisations may call this role Senior Project Co-ordinator, Education Programme Executive, Project Executive, Education Project Executive, Charity Programme Co-ordinator, Charity Project Co-ordinator or Charity Service Co-ordinator.
The closing date for applications is 30th December 2019 with interviews to be held ideally on 6th January 2020.
Webrecruit and Action Tutoring are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
So, if you’re seeking your next challenge as a Programme Executive, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Volunteering Co-ordinator to help us engage a team of volunteers to support our paid staff. Please click Apply to download the full job advert, the job description, the person specification and the application form for this post.
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St Austell, Cornwall
Do you have experience of coaching, mentoring and supporting individuals to achieve their goals? Want to take on a rewarding contract where you can make a real difference to your local community? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
About Us
Cornwall Neighbourhoods for Change (CN4C) is a charity and a social enterprise which aims to transform the quality of life for people, places and communities.
We’ve been around since 2001 and are focused on affecting change that will make lives better, make Cornwall fairer and combat inequality and injustice.
CN4C is supporting the delivery of the Positive People programme, which is part of the Building Better Opportunities project. This programme aims to empower disadvantaged people in Cornwall and help them return to employment, education or training.
This programme is funded by the Big Lottery and European Social Fund.
We’re now looking for a Change Coach Co-ordinator to join us on a contract until the 31st December 2021 and support the delivery of the Positive People programme. This contract has the potential to extend subject to funding.
The Benefits
- Salary of £24,000 - £28,000 per annum
- Give something back to your community
- Support an organisation that is empowering the people of Cornwall
- Welcoming and engaging environment
This is an incredible opportunity to become part of a programme that is helping disadvantaged people increase their skills, build their confidence and work towards a more positive future.
During this varied contract, you will have the chance to consolidate your leadership skills, work with a like-minded team and help build better opportunities for the people of Cornwall.
The Role
As a Change Coach Co-ordinator, you’ll support and oversee the delivery of aspects of the Positive People programme.
Motivating and coaching a team of Engagement Workers and volunteers, you will:
- Manage a caseload of individuals and ensure they receive high-quality support in line with funding requirements
- Carry out regular team meetings and caseload reviews with your team
- Engage and recruit individuals who would benefit from taking part in the programme
- Work with local partners, employers and organisations to ensure the best outcome for participants
About You
To join us as a Change Coach Co-ordinator, you’ll need:
- At least one year’s experience in a similar programme co-ordination role or a business administration qualification
- Previous experience of coaching, mentoring and supporting individuals to achieve their goals
- Experience of managing caseloads in line with targets
- Previous experience of working with partner organisations to achieve mutual outcomes
Project management skills would be beneficial to your application, as would a coaching, counselling and/or IAG (Information, Advice or Guidance) qualification.
Other organisations may call this role Community Outreach Co-ordinator, Community Support Worker, Community Engagement Co-ordinator, Programme Co-ordinator, Charity Programme Co-ordinator, or Project Officer.
The closing date for applications is 12pm on 13th December 2019, with interviews scheduled to be held on the 19th December 2019.
Webrecruit and CN4C are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
So, if you’re seeking your next step as a Change Coach Co-ordinator, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
Working hours: 37.5 hours per week
School Partner - National School Breakfast Programme
Home Based (with extensive travel across the East Midlands, Derbyshire, Staffordshire, Leicestershire, Rutland, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire)
About Us
We are Family Action, a national charity committed to building stronger families and brighter lives by delivering innovative and effective services and support that reaches out to many of the UK’s most vulnerable people.
We are very excited to be delivering the largest ever national roll-out of a school breakfast programme, based on the successful model developed by our delivery partner, Magic Breakfast. This programme will work with schools across the country to develop healthy breakfasts, so no child starts the school day too hungry to learn.
We are now seeking a School Partner to join us, working 29.4 – 37 hours per week, during term time only. This role is a fixed-term contract until 31st July 2020.
The Benefits
- Salary of £27,574 – £29,477 + £480 homeworking allowance per annum pro rata
- Pension scheme
- A full induction and ongoing quality training
- Employee assistance programme
- Eyecare vouchers
- 25 days’ holiday pro rata
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive, lasting difference and ensure that thousands of hungry schoolchildren have access to a healthy and nutritious breakfast.
We’re a forward-thinking, people-focused organisation that operates with mutual respect. We strive for excellence in all we do and support each other to perform to the best of our ability. If you think you’d succeed in this open environment, this is the role for you.
Your Role
As a School Partner, you will facilitate the delivery of the National School Breakfast Programme across the East Midlands, Derbyshire, Staffordshire, Leicestershire, Rutland, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire.
Working in close partnership with your team of School Partners and Team Manager, Regional Managers and colleagues across Family Action and Magic Breakfast, you will be responsible for supporting schools in the delivery and sustainability of their breakfast programme.
About You
To join us as a School Partner, you will need:
- Experience of working in an educational setting or in partnership with schools or other educational providers
- Knowledge of how schools operate
- Experience of being the first point of contact and providing high quality support
- Experience of working remotely, across a wide geographical area with a wide range of stakeholders
- Demonstrable experience of influencing, negotiating and presenting the case for change
- An awareness/understanding of the importance of child health and nutrition
- A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle
A degree level qualification or relevant professional qualification would be beneficial.
Other companies may call this role Education Project Team Leader, School Engagement Officer, Senior Project Co-ordinator, Project Delivery Officer, Project Team Leader, Programme Supervisor or Senior Programme Co-ordinator.
The working hours for this role are 29.4 – 37 hours per week, during term time only. You’ll be required to work flexibly to support the success of the programme, which may include working at breakfast time multiple times per week.
The closing date for applications is the 8th December 2019.
Webrecruit and Family Action are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
So, if you want to make a difference as a School Partner, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
We have an exciting opportunity available for an Activity Co-ordinator to join our team based in Grand Parade, Central Brighton. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis working 30 - 37 hours per week over 5 days, term time only. In return, we are offering a competitive salary of £14,500 - £18,000 per annum.
In return for joining us, we will offer an excellent benefits package, including:
- Pension Scheme – minimum of 4% employee and employer contribution
- Excellent training opportunities
- Access to a number of University of Brighton facilities
- Excellent staff support systems
- 20% off in BSU café-bars (not alcohol)
- 20% off clothing in BSU shops (not sale items)
- Travel Loan Scheme for bus or rail travel card
- Cycle-to-Work Loan Scheme
- Child Care Voucher Scheme
About the Activity Co-ordinator role:
The role has two aspects to it. The first is a Campus Organiser at Grand Parade, working as part of the wider Union in building strong and supportive student communities by providing a front line support service to students at a nominated campus. To support primarily the membership departments in delivering activities on campus and engage with students individually and collectively on a range of areas including societies, events, campaigns, health and wellbeing activities, representation and advocacy, etc.
The second is to support the Director of HR with the day to day line management of the Campus Team, acting as a Supervisor to other members of the team across all sites. As our Activity Co-ordinator you will provide support, guidance and advice to the team on day to day matters and ensure that the service we provide to our students is consistent and in line with our core values.
Skills and experience required to be our Activity Co-ordinator:
- Working in an office environment
- Organising, promoting & developing campaigns and events – including preparation of resources
- Organisational involvement in extracurricular activity/social/recreational activity eg society, sports, media, course rep, volunteering, etc
- Working in conjunction with and providing feedback to multiple departments/organisations/teams
- Management of small budgets
- Working across multiple sites
- Managing and maintaining good office systems
- Planning, delivering and evaluating events and activities
- An understanding of the methods of writing engaging content
- Good understanding of GDPR and its effect on an organisation
- Basic understanding of H&S relating to working in an office
- Confident user of Microsoft Office applications and excellent administrative/recording skills
Desirable:
- Working for a Students’ Union or other charitable membership organisation
- Supporting volunteers in delivering their aims
- Assisting with the delivering of training programmes
- Day to day supervision of a small remote team
- An understanding of the current needs and expectations of students around student activities
- An understanding of a Students' Union and its range of services to students
- Basic web content management (eg. Wordpress)
If you feel that you have the skills and experience required to become our Activity Co-ordinator, please click ‘apply’ today – we would love to hear from you!
Closing Date – Sunday 15 December 2019
Interview Date – Thursday 19 December 2019B
Sheffield, Yorkshire (with travel between our training centre and dogs’ foster homes)
About Us
We are Support Dogs, a charity that provides, trains and supports specialist assistance dog partnerships to increase the independence and quality of life for those affected by autism, epilepsy and physical disability.
Our specialist assistance dogs give 100% reliable advance warning of epileptic seizures and help children with autism to stay safe and better engage with the world around them. Our disability assistance dogs bring independence and a better quality of life for those with physical disabilities including MS, Cerebral Palsy and Fibromyalgia.
We’re currently looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and driven Dog Training Co-ordinator to join our training department. Internally, this role is known as Client Services Co-ordinator.
The Benefits
- Salary of £22,278.90 per annum
- Employer contribution pension
- Private healthcare scheme
- Support an amazing cause
- Enhance your experience in the charity sector
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to be a part of training dogs to transform the lives of people with epilepsy, physical disabilities and children with autism.
The Role
As a Dog Training Co-ordinator, you will effectively support and process applications and interviews for dogs as well as overseeing the aftercare process once dog training is complete.
Additionally, you will:
- Oversee our dogs who have graduated from the training course
- Ensure all dogs receive annual aftercare
- Provide advice, support and extra training
- Prepare and support owners for the retirement process to begin
- Respond to general training, behavioural, and basic medical enquiries
- Compile written training reports
- Arrange planning meetings with relevant staff
- Conduct interviews and practical assessments of potential support dogs
- Co-ordinate open days for potential support dogs
- Assist with the day to day administration of the training department
Occasional overnight duties and weekend work will be required to support the charity by participating in activities such as fundraising events and demonstrations.
About You
To join us as a Dog Training Co-ordinator, you will need:
- Experience of planning and delivering training sessions
- Previous and proven dog training experience
- Excellent communication and written and/or report writing skills
- GCSE, or equivalent, in English and Mathematics
- A basic knowledge in using Microsoft Word, Excel and e-mails
- A full, valid driving licence
A recognised assistance dog trainer qualification would be an advantage, as would a teaching qualification.
A recognised qualification in animal training and/or animal behaviour would be beneficial.
Prior experience of conducting behavioural assessments on dogs would also be beneficial.
Other organisations may call this role Animal Training Administrator, Dog Trainer, Animal Trainer, Therapy Dog Trainer, Guide Dog Trainer, Assistant Dog Trainer, Support Dog Trainer, or Animal Training Co-ordinator
Please note this vacancy has a two stage interview process, an initial interview will include a short practical and a further practical assessment for shortlisted applicants. All interviews and assessments will be held in Sheffield. Dates will be confirmed should you be shortlisted.
Webrecruit and Support Dogs are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
So, if you’re seeking your next step as a Dog Training Co-ordinator, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
Working hours: 37.5 hours per week
Operations Team Administrator
12-month fixed term contract, full time
We are an independent charity committed to bringing about better health and health care for people in the UK.
We are seeking an excellent administrator to provide diary management and administration support to the senior management team of our ‘Better Health Foundation’ (BHF) internal change management programme. In addition, the successful candidate will provide administration support to the Operations and IT Teams, contributing to the development, delivery and improvement of systems and processes across the organisation.
This is an exciting and varied role – the successful candidate will support the senior managers and develop and help maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers and contractors. As Operations Team Administrator and Co-ordinator you will produce and collate a variety of team agendas, papers and meeting forward planner, support regular project meetings, set up any new ad-hoc or regular meetings and ensure actions and tasks are documented and progressed as necessary.
We are looking for an administrator with a demonstrable track record of successfully delivering support to senior managers and experience of working in an evolving fast paced environment ideally within an Operations or IT team. You will have strong communication skills, be able to work with IT packages to a high level and have a keen attention to detail. Numerate and literate, you will be able to show initiative and be able to build strong relationships.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced administrator who is committed to our core behaviours - Working Together, Discovering & Learning and Achieving Impact. If the role excites you we would love to hear from you.
Interview date: 16 December 2019
To apply for this role please submit your CV and a supporting statement which addresses all the person specification criteria flagged as CV/SS (Essential).
The Health Foundation values diversity and champions inclusion and strongly encourages applications from all sections of the community.
Carers Support Merton (CSM) is a well established and respected charity in the London Borough of Merton with an ambitious development programme of work to support promote and improve the quality of life of unpaid carers from the age of 5 years. CSM has an exciting opportunity for a Volunteer Mentor Co-ordinator to join our friendly team. The postholder will implement a new mentoring programme for young Carers aged 10 – 17 years. This role provides an excellent opportunity to lead on the development of a project from scratch with plenty of scope to input your own ideas.
The ideal candidate will have experience of working with children and young people aged 10 – 17 years, and will be able to promote the very best practice particularly in terms of safeguarding. You will be a good self-starter and have a ‘can do’ attitude. You will have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to recruit, train. inspire and supervise a high quality volunteer mentors. It’d be great if you come with experience of leading a team of volunteers. However, we’d be equally interested if you can demonstrate transferable skills and enthusiasm towards developing expertise in volunteer management. The postholder will be required to work flexibly and predominately when mentors and young people are available, which will generally include after school, early evenings, school holidays and occasional weekends.
The postholder will be based at our offices in Mitcham but we are able to offer the opportunity for some homeworking.
Carers Support Merton, as an employer, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This includes a commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures. Successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Closing Date: Monday 16th December 2019 5pm
Interviews: Week Beginning 6th January 2020
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: At our Harrogate (HG1 5LX) office and in Ripon (multiple outreach locations)
Hours:
- Harrogate: 30 hours per week (4 days)
- Ripon: 18.5 hours per week (2.5 days)
- Adviceline (in Harrogate): 22.5 hours per week (3 days)
Citizens Advice offers confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free. We give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem. We help with everything from money issues to problems at work, housing to consumer rights.
We are looking for someone who has good organisation and administration skills to support the services delivered by volunteers in our busy office.
The Advice Co-ordinator, reporting to an Operations Support Manager, is responsible for the day to day delivery of the General Advice Service to clients, whether that be face to face, by phone or email. Each Advice Co-ordinator will be predominately based in one location but will be required to travel to the other locations to assist with cover and other related activities.
This role is focused on the integrity and quality of advice delivered at the front line. The role will be the focal point for determining the desired atmosphere of professionalism and warmth within each location and will be expected to manage the vast majority of issues that arise on any particular day at the office. The role will also supervise, manage, quality check and appraise any volunteers involved in delivering the General Advice Service.
Funding: These roles are funded from our core funding from North Yorkshire County Council and Harrogate Borough Council
Application Closing Date: 12 noon on 9th December 2019
Interview Date: To Be Arranged, provisionally late Dec 2019 or early Jan 2020
For more information and to apply, please click on the Apply button.
Permanent / Funded until Dec 2020
37 hours per week
£23,388 per annum
Location : Wythenshawe
The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 130 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for children, every step of the way.
This role sits within our children and families directorate, which works to provide immediate one-to-one and group support for children who urgently need support. Your role will be to help us maintain and develop innovative practice to support our work in our services around the country.
TYPE OF PERSON YOU'RE LOOKING FOR/ WHAT'S EXPECTED OF THEM
We are currently looking for an experienced worker to join our dynamic, ambitious team.
A key part of this role will be your ability to recruit, train and supervise a team of volunteers.
KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
In order to be successful in this role, you must have:
-Substantial experience of working with children and young people
-Experience of recruiting and managing volunteers in a similar setting
-Knowledge of safeguarding and safe practice in relation to young people
-A professional qualification in youth and community work, social work or a related discipline
INFO ABOUT THE CHILDREN'S SOCIETY
The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.
Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.
The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.
Therefore, candidates applying for work in our CYP Directorate will be required to complete an “Employment history_template” document prior to interview. The fully completed document should be loaded by the candidate at the point of uploading your CV.
The closing date for applications is 9th December.
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Job Title: Volunteering Co-ordinator
Reports to: Volunteering Manager
Salary: £24k-£26k pro rata
Hours: 22.5 hours a week
Contract: Permanent
Location: 277 London Road, Mitcham, CR4 3NT
The role is based at Age UK Merton’s office with occasional travel throughout the borough. The role will require some evening work for volunteer interviews and induction.
Job summary
The postholder will co-ordinate all aspects of the volunteer journey from recruitment, selection, induction, training and supervision. You will work closely with the Volunteering Manager to deliver the Merton Befriending Service, which provides 1-2-1 support for some of Merton’s most isolated older adults. You will also support volunteer recognition events and produce volunteer communications.
Key responsibilities of the post:
Volunteer co-ordination
- Deliver best practice volunteer management across all aspects of the volunteer journey – Recruitment, Induction, Training, Retention, Recognition & Exit
- Work with the Volunteer Manager and Age UK Merton service departments to recruit skilled volunteers to roles across the organisation
- Write-up create role descriptions for all volunteer positions across the charity
- Deliver clear, informative and comprehensive induction processes for new volunteers
- Support a programme of ongoing training to enhance volunteers’ skills and knowledge
- Support retention processes through supervision, feedback and ongoing dialogue with volunteers
- With the Volunteering Manager, develop meaningful recognition opportunities through local, national awards, events and regular communications
- Deliver the administration of the volunteer journey, including checking applications, obtaining references and overseeing Disclosure and Barring Service checks. At all times ensuring that volunteer records are kept within Age UK Merton’s data protection policy.
- Capture volunteering data to monitor and evaluate of the impact of volunteering for the organisation and producing reports as required for CEO, Trustees and funders.
- As above to maintain Age UK Merton’s volunteering database in relation to the role and undertaking any other administrative duties as necessary.
Befriending
- Conduct home visits to assess clients’ needs and build understanding of their requirements
- With the Volunteering Manager, match volunteers with compatible service users
- Provide volunteer support sessions, offering on-going training and support ensuring that volunteers have an excellent volunteering experience
- Support the collection of quantitative and qualitative data
- Maintain strong working links with partners to ensure a cohesive approach and smooth working of the partnership to deliver the outputs and outcomes required
- Manage promotion of the service to outside agencies, especially any groups underrepresented on project outputs
How to apply
You can apply electronically, by submitting your CV and Personal Statement as relevant to the role, which can be returned to us by email or by post.
Please ensure that your supporting statement demonstrates how your experience‚ skills and abilities meet the selection criteria set out in the Job Description and Person Specification. These can be found in the next section of this pack.
Failure to complete a suitable Personal Statement will result in your application being rejected, please do not just submit CVs.
Please also ensure you complete the equal opportunities monitoring section at the end of your application form.
Please inform us of any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you through our recruitment process.
Completed applications should be returned to us by 12 noon 13 December 2019.
Interview Process
Interviews will take place on Monday 16 or Tuesday 17 December. We will contact you as soon as possible after the closing date to let you know what the interview process will entail.
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