Background

The Kindling Trust works to create a fairer, more sustainable society, starting with the food system. Working alongside communities, farmers, policy makers and activists, we aim to create radical social change, addressing problems at their root cause.

In 2016, The Kindling Trust opened their 2nd FarmStart training site at the old plant nursery site in Woodbank Memorial Park, Stockport. Following a community consultation process in 2017, we started working together with local residents and groups, to develop the site into a thriving community food hub.

Current activities include: a range of community events, from gardening to bat walks; our wellbeing programme, offering cookery, gardening and access to healthy veg for people referred via Social Prescribing and other local services; FarmStart training programme, supporting new growers to scale up to market garden production; Volunteering days to support and learn about commercial, organic food production; and opportunities to buy local, organic veg through the Veg Box People veg bag scheme.

You will be joining us during our 3rd year of a 5 year grant from the National Lottery Community Fund, so you will be building and expanding on what the team has already achieved. We now need someone with the experience, skills and drive to take us to the next level; to make Woodbank Community Food Hub both engaging and less dependent on funding over the next two and a half years. 

Job Description:

Main Duties:

1. Co-ordination and development of Woodbank Community Food Hub

• Deliver our 5 year plan to make Woodbank Community Food Hub more financially independent over the next 2.5 years. For example developing income generating activities such as courses, events, sales of organic produce etc.
• Seek and develop new opportunities to secure the future of Woodbank Community Food Hub, e.g. partnership working, funding opportunities etc.
• Co-ordinate the development and improvement of the site to make it as welcoming and productive as possible. This includes overseeing and supporting a volunteer maintenance crew.
• Work with the Wellbeing Co-ordinator to explore opportunities for securing ongoing funding for programme, through, e.g.: Stockport’s Clinical Commissioning Group, Public Health or SMBC.
• Work with the team to promote the Veg Bag Scheme locally and to staff the collection point
• Work with the FarmStart Co-ordinator to maximise the production of organic produce grown on site.
• Facilitate volunteering days at Woodbank, in partnership with the Woodbank Team.
• Respond to the current situation (covid restrictions), finding ways to continue to develop the site and engage people, whilst keeping the various site users safe.

B. Community Engagement:

• Organise a variety of community based events to engage the local community in the site, i.e. biodiversity walks, guided tours of the site, farmers market type events.
• Plan and coordinate training courses to take place at Woodbank
• Engage and develop partnerships with local community groups to increase usage of, and involvement in, the site.
• Recruit and support volunteers and community gardeners involved in activities at Woodbank.
• Attend meetings, community and public events, to promote the work at Woodbank.
• Liaise with the other groups using the site as well as SMBC (e.g. to gain permission for running community events, around health and safety etc.)
• Work towards engaging the various users of the site in the development and running of the Hub in the way that is best for both those groups and the future of the project.

C. Health and Safety

• Co-ordinate the Woodbank Team and other users of Woodbank to maintain the security of the site and the safety of all those who use it.
• Ensure all participants, volunteers and gardeners are provided with Health and Safety information relevant to the site.
• Carry out risk assessments for all activities taking place at Woodbank.

D. Publicity/Marketing

• Produce and distribute promotional materials to advertise upcoming events.
• Publicise events and activities widely through e.g. the Woodbank notice board, regular updates to the Woodbank Community mailing list, local community events & groups, local press, social media
• Write up events for Kindling latest news.

E. Administration:

• Monitor and update all policies and procedures relevant to the project.
• Update and maintain the Woodbank Community database (and others, as required)
• Report to relevant funders

• Create surveys and feedback forms for activities and collate evidence for social impact monitoring

F. Finances

• Manage project budget with the Woodbank Team and our Book Keeper
• Process project expenses.

E.

G.  General responsibilities of this post

• Report progress to Kindling Team meetings.
• Reflect Kindling’s vision and principles, strategy and policies at all times.
• Be aware of and comply with all relevant policies and procedures.

• Fulfil such other duties and assignments as may be required from time to time.

Peer Aid is recruiting!

Opportunity to join this exciting new service as a Peer Aid Co-ordinator. Peer Aid provides integrated peer support within the National Gambling Treatment Service.

Please refer to attached Job Pack. Please send queries, completed application forms and CV's to Matt Blanks, Service Manager

Thank you 

This is a new project to address the lack of free employment advice and skills across the region.

The Employment Coordinator/Trainer will support the Employment Caseworker in reaching people in need of employment advice and build capacity for employment advice by up-skilling volunteers within Citizens Advice Liverpool and our partners. It will also reduce the existing shortfall and build capacity to cope with the widely expected increase in demand as the Covid-19 fall-out continues at speed in the coming months.

The post holder will support a rapid roll-out of training and support. Working with organisations to expand the offer around employment advice by upskilling workers to identify and advise on a range of employment-related issues.

Our employment coordinator/trainer will work closely with our existing specialist employment Volunteer, debt and benefits team as well as supporting our work on the COVID-19 helpline. 

You will have a broad knowledge of employment-based issues and be an experienced trainer. 

Secondment opportunities will be considered for this role.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 9th December 2020

Interviews to take place Tuesday 15th December 2020

COVID-19  During the pandemic and lockdown period Citizens Advice Liverpool has successfully moved all services to working from home. Please note that recruitment, induction, and delivery will be based at home for the near future.  The successful candidate will need to have a reliable internet/broadband and place to work at home. An allowance of £26 per month (pro rata for part time staff) is payable while working from home.  

Recruitment: Di’s Diamonds Development Activities Coordinator at Age UK Redbridge, Barking and Havering

Age UK Redbridge, Barking and Havering are recruiting for:

Di’s Diamonds Development Activities Coordinator
Salary:  £ 23,220 per annum pro rata (£18,576 actual)
Hours: 28 hours per week
Closing date: Monday 7th December 2020 at 12:00pm
Proposed interview date: Tuesday 15th December 2020

We are looking for a Coordinator for the management of a service facilitating social, cultural and leisure activities for older people across Redbridge and Barking & Dagenham. You will be working alongside our other Di’s Diamonds Coordinators already facilitating services across Havering. You will play a significant role in reducing social isolation through developing activities and events, including on line activities and volunteering opportunities and promoting them to older people.

You will be identifying opportunities to develop the service in liaison with the Senior Manager and other colleagues.

As a Coordinator you will be managing a small team of volunteers who will assist with leading activities, and will work with professionals from health, social care and the voluntary sector to increase the reach of the service and develop opportunities for joint working. You will be responsible for recruiting volunteers to support older people in accessing activities.

Successful applicants will have experience of working with and understanding the needs of older people, in a paid or voluntary capacity. You will need to have the ability to write reports, maintain records and communicate effectively both one to one and as part of a team as well as supporting and motivating volunteers. Good computer skills and accurate record keeping are also required. An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post.

Employability Programme Development Co-ordinator, with specific responsibility for supporting and developing job clubs and employment programmes at one or more of Hope’s satellite hubs around Nottingham. The role will also include working closely with the wider hub volunteer team (s) to enable the development of an empowering and creative community where beneficiaries and volunteers are encouraged to participate, support one another and develop new initiatives relevant to their locality.

Digital Engagement Co-ordinator

Salary £19,342 p.a FTE

Location – Barnwood, Gloucester (currently remote working)

Hours – up to 37 per week

Age UK Gloucestershire’s aim is to make our county the best place in the UK in which to grow older

The best place in which to grow older has high quality and up to date online content that is easily available and relevant to people as they age.  It also has safe places online where older people can connect and interact with each other, their communities and our organisation. 

We’ve made a start.  During the first Covid19 lockdown we established our Online Springboard Group:  a dedicated online social space (using Facebook) as a place to move some of our community group activity to.  We know that platform can reach far more older people and continue to provide them with information, ideas and interactions – but we need someone with the passion and skills to make this happen.

Digital communications elsewhere in the charity are present, if not always correct.  We now need someone who brings communications and technical know-how to help extend our reach and make our online engagement with older people, local stakeholders and our volunteers more co-ordinated and exciting.

For this exciting new role we are looking for someone who:

• Can shape brilliant, accessible on-line communications to engage, inform and entertain our key audiences
• Has experience and confidence using a range of social media channels, website and email newsletters to communicate consistently.
• understands how to use data analytics to build our audience

If you wish to apply or would like further information on this position, please visit our website by clicking the apply button.

We are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the community we serve, at all levels of the organisation. We therefore welcome applications from all backgrounds and all sections of the community. If you think the role is for you but you don’t meet all the essential criteria, please apply anyway and tell us how your skills are transferable,

Closing Date for applications: 

Monday 7th December 2020– although we reserve the right to close applications early. Interviews to be held on Tuesday 15th and Wednesday 16th December 2020.

The Greater Merseyside Money Advice Partnership (GMMAP) is seeking to employ a Technical Debt Co-ordinator to join our Technical Quality Team to support the work of the GMMAP Quality Officer.  This role is funded by the Money and Pension Service until 31st March 2022, with the possibility of continuation subject to funding.

The Technical Co-ordinator will need to meet, or work toward meeting within an agreed timeframe, the Money and Pension Service Technical Supervision requirements. They will be familiar with the Money and Pensions Service Quality Framework for Debt Advice and will have a detailed understanding of the standards required for Advice and Casework in the money advice sector.

The successful applicants will have experience of delivering against strict quality and performance standards, will have an effective understanding of client-centered debt advice delivery and will have the ability to develop quality and service delivery processes.

Successful applicants will be employed on a fixed term basis by Citizens Advice Knowsley, will be expected to travel across Liverpool City Region and Warrington and will operate flexibly in accordance with business need.

Citizens Advice Knowsley is prepared to consider a Trainee Position.

Closing date to request applications: 5pm Wednesday 9th December 2020

Closing date for completed applications: 5pm Friday 11th December 2020

Interviews will be held of the Teams App on Thursday 17th December 2020.

YMCA DOWNSLINK GROUP

Counselling Coordinator - West Sussex
Horsham Y Centre
Fixed Term Contract until 31 October 2021
37 Hours per week
£30,245 per annum

YMCA Dialogue is a multi-modality therapeutic service working with 11-18 year olds experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties across West Sussex. This exciting opportunity is part of a wider strategy to increase access to evidence-based interventions to children and young people exhibiting mental health difficulties in the pathway in Sussex. We work closely with CAMHs, the local authority and a range of voluntary and community sector organisations to deliver effective short-term therapeutic interventions.

The post-holder will oversee the delivery of a clinically excellent mental health and wellbeing service within the West Sussex Dialogue area.  The successful candidate will coordinate a multi-disciplinary team of therapists to deliver high quality therapeutic interventions in line with BACP working with children and young people guidelines, and a CYP IAPT framework. The post holder will hold a small caseload delivering therapeutic interventions in line with their training and experience. Supporting the Operations Manager and Senior Therapist you will ensure that staff adhere to YMCA DLG policies and procedures, and that risk is managed robustly. You will take a lead role in identifying the needs of service users and ensuring Dialogue is accessible to all Young People in West Sussex. The post holder will also take a lead role in developing and delivering group programmes and improving routes of access into the service.

The post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities.

The position comes with excellent benefits, including 27 days annual leave per annum (plus bank holidays), a company sick pay scheme, a life assurance policy of 2x your annual salary, a health and wellbeing cash plan, and a cycle to work scheme. Please download a job pack for more information about other benefits offered.

If you are an applicant interested in this post and would like an informal discussion having read the job pack, you can speak to the Recruiting Manager. Contact details are available by clicking the “apply” button below.

YMCA DownsLink Group welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We value diversity and promote inclusion, which we demonstrate through our activities, as well as in our policies and working practices. Reinforced by our culture and values, we seek to create an inspiring and inclusive place to work.

YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 15 December 2020 at 9am

Interview date: Tuesday 5 January 2021

To apply, please visit our website by clicking the "apply" button below. 

Please note that we do not accept CVs. When submitting your application please save your application form as ‘your full name APPLICATION’ and put the job title/location in the email subject line. Please submit your application as a Word document where or PDF (we cannot accept Pages) via email.

Support Dogs are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated, and driven individual to join the training department.  The role will consist of the assessing and acceptance of applicants.  It will also involve overseeing our teams who have graduated, ensuring all teams receive an annual aftercare, giving advice, support and extra training if and when required in conjunction with prepping and supporting teams for the retirement process to begin. 

The applicant will be required to lone work off site for periods of time, so must show the ability to work alone effectively, prioritise workload accordingly, use their own initiative and have excellent time management and communicational skills.  They are to demonstrate a real passion for the role, a positive attitude and show flexibility within their work. 

Previous experience of training dogs, using positive based methods, and a full clean driving licence are essential criteria for the post.  Desirable qualities are experience/recognised teaching qualification, awareness in varying disabilities and a recognised qualification in animal training/behaviour.  For further criteria please refer to requirements and criteria.

Occasional overnight duties and from time to time weekend work will be required to both fulfil the role and assist in the promotion of the Charity participating in fundraising events/demonstrations.

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.

Please visit Support Dogs website for further information and to see a job description.

If you have any queries in regards to this vacancy please contact Katie Burns, via email.  Due to the high level of interest and enquiries that are received for roles within the training department it is sadly not possible to answer any telephone enquiries.

Applicants are to send a covering letter and CV via email or alternatively by post to Katie Burns, Training Manager, Support Dogs, 21 Jessops Riverside, Brightside Lane, Sheffield, S9 2RX.  Please ensure to include the following information in your covering letter/CV –

• Explanation of why you feel you are suited to the role, using specific examples to demonstrate your suitability. 
• Include any training and/or voluntary work you have undertaken/participated in that is relevant to the roles requirements.
• Three referees (if applicable) to cover at least the past 5 years, one of these is to be your current/previous employer, whichever is relevant to your situation.  Should you not have a current/previous employer please explain how you have been spending your time while not in employment.  Open references/character references from family or friends are not accepted.
• A chronological history of your time spent since leaving education, giving reasons for leaving a position.

Closing date – this position will remain open until the right candidate has been appointed

Please note this vacancy has a two-stage interview process, an initial interview which will include a short practical and a further practical assessment for shortlisted applicants.  All interviews/assessments will be held in Sheffield.  Dates will be confirmed should you be shortlisted.

Support Dogs have a very exciting new role available within the training department and are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated and driven individual to join our expanding training team.  The successful applicant will be responsible for the selection of Support Dogs puppies and should provide a structured training programme for them while they are under their care.  This will also include the overseeing of how they progress and the ability to highlight any concerns that may arise within this time to management.   The role will also involve working closely alongside our valued volunteers, ensuring they are receiving excellent support, regular training sessions and are given advice as and when required. 

Other duties within this role will include the recruitment, assessment and training of new volunteers.

The applicant will be required to work off site for periods of time so they must show the ability to work alone effectively, use their own initiative and have excellent time management and communication skills.  Previous and proven experience of working with puppies, within a professional capacity, such as planning and conducting puppy training classes to a group of people is an essential quality for this role.  All applicants are to have a full clean driving licence. 

Occasional overnight duties and from time to time weekend work will be required to assist the Charity by participating in activities such as fundraising events and demonstrations. 

Please visit Support Dogs website to see a full job description and further specific requirements and criteria in order to be eligible to apply for this role.

If you have any queries in regards to this vacancy please contact Katie Burns, Training Manager via email.  Due to the high level of interest and enquiries that are received for roles within the training department it is not possible to answer telephone enquiries. 

Applicants are to send a covering letter and CV to Katie Burns or alternatively by post to Katie Burns, Training Manager, 21 Jessops Riverside, Brightside Lane, Sheffield, S9 2RX.  Please ensure to include the following in your covering letter and CV;

Explanation of why you feel that you meet the criteria of the role, using specific examples to demonstrate your suitability where possible.  Include details of any training and/or voluntary work you may have undertaken that is relevant to the role. 

Three referees (if applicable) to cover at least the past 5 years, one of these is to be your present or most recent employer, whichever is relevant to your current situation.  Open references/character references from family/friends are not accepted.  Please also to ensure you provide a chronological history of your time spent since leaving education and give the reasons for leaving a position.

Closing date – will remain open until we have successfully recruited

Please be aware this is a two stage interview process and that we will be arranging interviews as and when successful candidates are identified.

LOROS Hospice is a local charity and every year we care for over 2,500 people across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We deliver free, high-quality, compassionate care and support to terminally ill patients, their family and carers.

The following vacancy has arisen within the Fundraising Department who play a significant part in raising over £6 million each year through voluntary income.

Supporter Engagement Co-Ordinator (Young People) Salary range £20,000 to £25,000 per annum (depending upon experience) 37.5 hours per week 

LOROS is a much-loved charity with a broad supporter base; we pride ourselves on creating meaningful, life-long relationships with supporters of all ages. With a focus on individuals, organisations, clubs and educational facilities across Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland. LOROS is now looking for an energetic, fun and positive, ‘people-person’ to join our Supporter Engagement Team and work specifically with young people. As a Supporter Engagement Co-Ordinator you’ll provide the motivation, inspiration, encouragement and support that our young fundraisers and volunteers need to enjoy their fundraising and raise as much as possible. You will be pro-active in generating new contacts and building long-term relationships with individuals, groups and organisations. Throughout 2021 you will be instrumental in delivering the Rocket Round Leicester (RRL) Learning Programme which has been specifically developed for schools, colleges and community groups. The RRL Learning Programme is a ‘launch pad’ for the Supporter Engagement Co-Ordinator to build relationships and create lasting legacies As a member of the Supporter Engagement Team and wider Fundraising Department, you will be actively involved in the planning and delivery of Supporter Engagement Events and Campaigns as well as awareness raising activities such as delivering talks, presentations, arranging, and carrying out tours of the Hospice to visitors. The ideal applicant will be passionate and committed with a great work ethic. The applicant will be willing and able to work long hours over weekend and evenings. Due to the nature of the role you should have access to transport.

Delivery Co-ordinator

England Midlands & East

£27,528 pro rata per annum

(Ref:  SUS3051)

30 hours per week – based in Birmingham

About the role

Focussing on the West Midlands, this exciting role will assist in managing the delivery of behaviour change and community, school and workplace engagement projects, including managing project teams and helping to develop new business opportunities and services, with the objectives of over-coming any identified barriers to active and sustainable modes of travel.

About you

With significant experience of delivering projects with a range of partners and effective planning and project management skills, you will have an awareness of the potential to develop programmes and resources around engagement in behaviour change. An excellent communicator, you will be able to work to deadlines within an established project framework and have experience of leading a team.  You will also be committed to the promotion of sustainable transport.

Please quote reference number. Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9am on Monday 30 November 2020.  Interviews will take place via MS Teams on Wednesday 9 and Thursday 10 December 2020.

We may close the advert early if sufficient applications have been received so please make sure you submit your application as soon as possible.

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion. We welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, particularly where we are under-represented. Currently this includes people who identify as having a disability and those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups.

Key Areas: North, East & South London

The job exists to co-ordinate an open-access Employment Plus service which will assist individuals in addressing barriers to finding and sustaining employment or in becoming digitally included.

Key Responsibilities:
The role of Employment Development Co-ordinator involves identifying, developing, securing and helping sustain appropriate work opportunities for unemployed persons within the local community. As the post holder you will be responsible for engaging, training and managing a team of volunteers. In addition to this you will manage developing and maintaining close working partnerships with Homelessness Services, Community Services and Corps, to support those in the community experiencing unemployment.

The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate:

• Knowledge of the local labour market and significant experience in Employer Engagement

• Experience in delivering high quality services to people suffering from unemployment

• Proven ability to be self-directing, planning and prioritising own work load

• Strong communication skills both written and verbal

These are permanent positions. Prior to the Covid 19 pandemic the team was based at our Headquarters currently at 101 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6BN. Since that time the team has been working remotely and this will continue until at least 2nd January 2021. Within the next 1-2 years the current offices in Newington Causeway will be vacated. New flexible working arrangements are being developed in the Central London area to reflect the changed world of work that has arisen following the pandemic.

Benefits: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, a contributory pension scheme; season ticket loan and an employee assistance programme.

Appointment subject to satisfactory references and proof of right to work in the UK.

Applications will be shortlisted on a weekly basis.

CVs will not be accepted.

Promoting equality in the workplace

HWCP are recruiting a new role that will be part of a social action movement at a time where the community needs are greatest?

Place Based Social Action Co-Ordinator

£29,737 per annum (37 hours per week, including occasional out of hours) 28 days Holiday plus public holidays and 3% Pension contribution

Fixed term contract until March 2022

The role requires an enhanced DBS check and references

Hartcliffe and Withywood Community Partnership is a registered charity, representing and working on behalf of residents living on estates on the Southern edge of Bristol. Our vision is for all people in the communities we serve to have an equal chance to lead successful, healthy and happy lives. We are here to make Hartcliffe, Withywood and surrounding areas places that work for everybody by ensuring that our community has the capacity and confidence to make decisions about local issues. We believe in empowering local residents and building communities.

Project Summary. Funded through the National Lottery Community Fund and Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport to  create positive change by enabling people, communities, local non-statutory organisations and the statutory sector to work collaboratively to create a shared vision for the future of their place, and address local priorities through social action. 

Key Outcomes for Hartcliffe and Withywood:

• Community Led activity is realising children and young people’s aspirations and potential
• We have pride of place for our environment, owned and looked after by local people
• Everyone is welcome and feels safe
• Individuals and communities can have a positive impact on their Health and Wellbeing

Closing date Monday 7th December 2020. Interview date week beginning 14th December 2020

HWCP is an equal opportunities employer. We are keen to encourage applications from a diverse range of people without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or any other protected status.

Funded jointly by Department for Digital, Culture Media and Sport and the National Lottery Community Fund.