A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a part-time Branch Co-ordinator on a 18 month fixed term contract to join the Kent Branch of SSAFA, the Armed Forces Charity.

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, supports the person behind the uniform: any time they need us; in any way they need us; for as long as they need us. Every year SSAFA helps more than 80,000 people from the forces family to get back on their feet. Support is there for people at any stage in their military career; from the youngest recruit to the oldest veteran – no one’s service is ever forgotten. We give hope, help and personal support for as long as it takes to get the person’s life back to where they want it to be.

About the role

SSAFA Kent support serving and ex-serving personnel across the county. They despatch trained volunteers to visit clients in their own homes and carry out a full assessment of their needs and circumstances. Our volunteers then try to access appropriate help and support on their behalf. We are seeking a candidate to co-ordinate and develop all aspects of the Branch’s day to day running.

Requirements

To carry out this role you will have:

• Experience of building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrable leadership skills
• Knowledge of, and the ability to keep up to date with the latest legislation and welfare trends
• Experience supporting and co-ordinating volunteers
• Be based in Kent with regular travel across the county required.

In addition, you will be expected with appropriate support and training to quickly develop a solid understanding of the Armed Forces benevolent sector.

You must be committed to the cause and ethos of the Charity.

SSAFA is an employer that values the diversity of its workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

To apply, visit SSAFA’s website

Closing date: 12th July 2020

Interviews: TBC

SSAFA is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service.

If you wish to apply for any of our vacancies you will be asked to answer some screening questions before completing an application form and uploading your CV.  Personal data to progress your application for employment is covered under the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) Article 6 Section 1b and Article 9 2b and c. Your details will not be used for any other purpose or shared with a third party without your permission.  Data on unsuccessful candidates will be retained for one year from the vacancy being filled. If you take up employment with us, your information will be held for the duration of your employment plus six full calendar years. Further details are contained in SSAFA’s Privacy Statement on our website.

+ 11½% non-contributory pension

Fixed Term for 9 months (possible extension) - Maternity Cover

NEA, the national energy efficiency and fuel poverty charity, is currently recruiting for an experienced, enthusiastic and self-motivated Project Development Co-ordinator to assist the charity to deliver innovative projects to tackle fuel poverty.  Working in partnership with central and local government, fuel utilities, the health sector, consumer groups and NGOs, NEA aims to eradicate fuel poverty and promote energy efficiency to low-income and other vulnerable households.

This is a maternity cover post and will be responsible for the delivery of a range of projects which deliver affordable warmth services for low income and vulnerable householders.

The post holder will need good organisational skills, excellent written and communication skills as well as an understanding of energy efficiency and the needs of low income, vulnerable or disadvantaged householders.  The post will involve giving energy advice to householders and the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate experience and qualifications in doing so. The post holder will also assist in the identification of opportunities for the delivery of new projects.  This will require an understanding how partnership working may be developed with local authorities, housing providers, energy sector partners and community sector or health sector agencies. The post holder will also help to maintain and extend NEA’s profile with regional stakeholders in the North East.

This post provides an exciting and rewarding opportunity to help deliver projects that can change lives.  NEA’s project work aims to bring improvements to the health and well-being of low income and vulnerable householders. At the same time NEA’s projects also help to meet environmental and sustainability goals. 

An exciting new management role to support our eight Social Prescribers based in Haringey Primary Care Networks (PCNs) and to liaise with the PCN Clinical Directors to ensure the service meets their needs. To work with the Reach and Connect Programme Manager and Volunteer Co-ordinator to develop and facilitate a training plan for our large team of volunteers who provide support for our portfolio of projects and to manage the volunteer database on our CRM system. You will be an active member of the Public Voice management team and actively contribute to the development of new business.

Social prescribing empowers people to take control of their health and wellbeing through referral to non-medical ‘link workers’ who give time, focus on ‘what matters to me’ and take a holistic approach, connecting people to community groups and statutory services for practical and emotional support.

Social prescribing can help to strengthen community resilience and personal resilience and reduces health inequalities by addressing the wider determinants of health, such as debt, poor housing and physical inactivity, by increasing people’s active involvement with their local communities. It particularly works for people with long-term conditions (including support for mental health), for people who are lonely or isolated, or have complex social needs which affect their wellbeing.

Interviews will be held via Zoom on Tuesday 14th July 2020 between 9am to 12pm for successfully shortlisted candidates.

The Joliba Trust supports grassroots development work with farming and livestock-raising communities in Mali.  We are working to sustain and improve rural livelihoods.

We are looking for a fundraiser with experience of overseas development work to help expand our environment and climate change mitigation programme in Mali.  Joliba Trust has worked on grassroots development and environmental projects with rural communities for over 25 years.  This work includes agro-ecology, dune stabilisation, water provision, women's income-generation, natural resource management, livestock projects, beekeeping and youth employment.  We have an excellent track record for project delivery on the ground and are looking to expand our activities.

Main duties and responsibilities

- to work with our Malian partners and UK Co-ordinator to develop high quality funding proposals which will meet donor guidelines

- to research and identify funding sources and to make applications for funding

-  to meet potential donors

-  to oversee updating of our website and to help promote and raise the profile of Joliba Trust's work amongst private individuals

-  to keep fully informed about work on the ground and to write progress reports for trusts and institutions

Personal qualities

We are looking for someone:

-  educated to degree level or equivalent

-  with fundraising knowledge and experience, particularly in working with trusts, foundations or institutional donors

-  with a good understanding of international development, project planning and implementation

-  who has good communication skills in French

-  who is a confident networker and good communicator

-  who is able to work as part of a cross-cultural team

-  who has excellent writing skills, including experience of writing successful donor proposals and reports

-  who has a genuine interest and commitment to overseas development

Further Information

This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country where this position is based.  We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in the workforce.  We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

The position is initially freelance with a view to becoming a permanent post.

Application Procedure

Applications online by 14 July 2020.  Please send your cv and a supporting statement of c400 words on what you feel you can bring to this job and why it would be of interest to you.

Successful applicants will be contacted by 25 July and initial interviews with our board will take place by zoom.

 

The Volunteer Coordinator role is a new position at Katherine Low Settlement which has been formed as a key component of Big Local SW11's (BLSW11) three year strategy. 

Volunteering has been widely evidenced to provide a wide range of benefits improving confidence, health, sense of purpose, community belonging, expanding social networks, gaining skills and moving towards employment. This new project is about enabling, empowering and mobilising local residents to volunteer and get more involved with the local community here in Battersea.

There are 55+ local charities and community organisation’s working in Battersea. They depend on volunteers to help provide their services and govern their organisations. To meet the growing demand for these services and make the biggest difference we can with our resources, the Alliance aims to expand the number of people volunteering across Battersea with the support of a new post of Volunteer Co-ordinator. 

Key Objectives of the Role

• Develop and expand volunteering engagement across Battersea to assist in the pursuit of the BLSW11 Alliance’s vision, mission, values and objectives. 
• Develop and implement yearly volunteering delivery plans with the Alliance; review, monitor and report on progress.
• Ensure a consistent and high standard of volunteering engagement and support across Battersea.  
• Ensure effective knowledge collection and feedback systems are in place to monitor the quality and effectiveness of volunteer engagement in Battersea.  

Note: The Alliance has been formed by the Big Local SW11 (which is an independent, resident-led group that has been awarded £1m over 10 years to invest in projects that improve opportunities for local people and strengthen our community) to help deliver its own strategy of building a stronger, more self-reliant Battersea. 

Policy and Projects Officer
London, WC1

About Us

We are London Higher, an ‘umbrella’ body representing over 40 publicly funded universities and higher education (HE) institutions in London, as well as several universities with centres in London and a small number of private providers.

We are the place where universities and higher education colleges come together to identify the opportunities and address the challenges of working in London.

We are currently looking for a Policy and Projects Officer to work across our organisation and support our networks for a fixed term contract until July 2022.

The Benefits

- Salary of c£25,000 per annum
- Pension
- Employee assistance programme
- Home working options
- Offices in a central London location
- A friendly and informal atmosphere
- 25 days’ annual leave pro rata plus Bank Holidays and Christmas and Easter shutdowns

This role represents an exciting prospect for an individual with great research skills and admin support experience to advance their career and take on a varied role. You’ll have the chance to play a key role within our network and make a real impact on our success as a networked organisation.

We’ve got an incredible vision for the future where London’s students, educational staff and our members can thrive and maximise educational opportunities.

Our team is skilled, experienced, dedicated and committed to supporting London’s world class higher education sector. If you could see yourself as part of our mission, we want to hear from you.

The Role

As a Policy and Projects Officer, you will provide support to our networks of organisations, liaising with members, collectively and individually, and working alongside the Head of Policy and Member Engagement.

Specifically, you will examine the impact of existing and emerging policies and regulations, taking into account the implications of changes to our organisation and our members.

Your role will also involve:

- Undertaking research
- Gathering and analysing data
- Supporting our policy positions with your in-depth knowledge

About You

To be considered as a Policy and Projects Officer, you will need:

- Experience of working with senior level stakeholders
- Experience of organising, supporting and administering meetings
- Experience of working with committees and networks
- Experience of setting priorities and working to deadlines
- The ability to gather, analyse, interpret and present relevant data, evidence and information from a wide range of sources, and to ascertain the potential implications and/or key areas of interest for, in particular, London HEIs
- To be a competent and confident user of Microsoft Office suite, with advanced skills in Excel
- To be educated to degree level, or equivalent

Other organisations may call this role Membership Co-ordinator, Project Co-ordinator, Policy Officer, Membership Officer, Member Engagement Officer, or Project Officer.

The closing date for this role is the 8th July 2020.

Webrecruit and London Higher 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 Policy and Projects Officer, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Are you an experienced manager who is passionate about supporting vulnerable people and who wants to embrace an exciting new opportunity? We are looking for a Service Manager to lead a new staff team in Bristol. You will manage our response to people who have experienced homelessness and rough sleeping through the COVID 19 crisis and beyond.  This is a floating support service delivering a resettlement service for low support clients.

Job Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, committed and dynamic manager to establish and develop a new service based in Bristol. You will have a collaborative and flexible approach to developing your team. You and your team will be supporting people who have been housed temporarily as a response to COVID 19 providing support to facilitate positive moves into appropriate housing. We are looking for an experienced professional to take a lead role in establishing a trauma and psychologically informed service, working in partnership with established agencies within Bristol.

Key Responsibilities:
This role is vital to the success of the project, providing leadership and inspiration to the staff.  You will be responsible for managing a staff team delivering an excellent floating support service that is evidenced by data. The role requires liaison with the Local Authority Commissioners and pathway co-ordinators as well as other agencies. The successful candidate will be in sympathy with the Christian ethos of The Salvation Army and will be responsible for all aspects of the programme including the spiritual ministry.

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

• NVQ4 or equivalent in a related field or a willingness to work towards
• Proven experience of managing teams
• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of health and safety
• Knowledge of the private rent sector
• Understanding of funding in supported housing
• The ability to build and maintain positive partnerships
• Ability to achieve targets.

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

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

Closing date: 12th July 2020 at midnight . Interview date: 27th July 2020.

Promoting equality in the workplace.

Project Support Officer
National Park Office, Penrhyndeudraeth

About Us

Snowdonia National Park Authority protects the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of Snowdonia National Park. Covering 823 miles of diverse landscape, the Park is home to over 26,000 people, the highest mountain in England and Wales and the largest natural lake in Wales.

The LIFE Celtic Rainforest project is a seven year, £7M LIFE funded programme. The aim is to restore and bring into favourable conservation status a significant amount of designated Western Atlantic Oak Woodland sites in Wales. The Celtic Rainforest Wales Project has received funding from the LIFE Programme of the European Union.

We’re now looking for a bilingual Project Support Officer to join our team for a five year contract running until 2025.

The Benefits

- Salary of £19,554 – £21,166 per annum
- Support an exciting project that aims to save Welsh native species and endangered habitats

The Role

As a Project Support Officer, you will be tasked with dealing with the financial and administrative aspects of the LIFE Celtic Rainforest project.

Specifically, your role will include general project admin, collating time sheets and financial data for claim preparation and supporting the Senior Project Manager with financial inquiries and payments.

This is a full time, 37 hour per week post. However, we are willing to consider offering the role on a part time basis, working 30 hours per week.

About You

To be considered as a Project Support Officer, you will need:

- The ability to communicate in Welsh and English
- Experience of financial and administrative work in a busy office environment
- Experience of minute taking at meetings and producing correct minutes
- Knowledge of, and interest in, Snowdonia National Park Authority
- Excellent information technology skills e.g. Word, Excel and website technology
- An NVQ level 3 or equivalent (or equivalent experience)

Experience of using GIS would be beneficial to your application.

We are eager to hear from those who have held the role of Finance Administrator, Accounts Administrator, Office Co-ordinator, Secretary, Receptionist, Finance Assistant, or Accounts Assistant.

The closing date for this role is 10am on the 30th June 2020.

This is a full time, 37 hour per week post. However, we are willing to consider offering the post on a part time basis, 30 hours per week.

Webrecruit and Snowdonia National Park Authority are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment.

So, if you’re seeking your next challenge as a Project Support Officer, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Welsh version

Swyddog Cefnogi Prosiect
Swyddfa'r Parc Cenedlaethol, Penrhyndeudraeth

Amdanom ni

Mae Awdurdod Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri yn amddiffyn harddwch naturiol, bywyd gwyllt a threftadaeth ddiwylliannol Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri. Gan gwmpasu 823 milltir o dirwedd amrywiol, mae'r Parc yn gartref i dros 26,000 o bobl, y mynydd uchaf yng Nghymru a Lloegr a'r llyn naturiol mwyaf yng Nghymru.

Mae prosiect Coedwig Law Geltaidd LIFE yn rhaglen saith mlynedd gwerth £ 7M a ariennir gan LIFE. Y nod yw adfer a dod â statws sylweddol o safleoedd Coetir Derw Gorllewinol yr Iwerydd yng Nghymru i statws cadwraeth ffafriol. Mae Prosiect Coedwig Law Cymru wedi derbyn cyllid gan Raglen LIFE yr Undeb Ewropeaidd.

Rydym nawr yn chwilio am Swyddog Cefnogi Prosiect dwyieithog i ymuno â'n tîm am gontract pum mlynedd yn rhedeg tan 2025.

Y Buddion

- Cyflog o £ 19,554 - £ 21,166 y flwyddyn
- Cefnogi prosiect cyffrous sy'n anelu at achub rhywogaethau brodorol Cymru a chynefinoedd sydd mewn perygl

Y Rôl

Fel Swyddog Cefnogi Prosiect, byddwch yn cael y dasg o ddelio ag agweddau ariannol a gweinyddol prosiect Coedwig Law Geltaidd LIFE.

Yn benodol, bydd eich rôl yn cynnwys gweinyddiaeth prosiect gyffredinol, coladu taflenni amser a data ariannol ar gyfer paratoi hawliadau a chefnogi'r Uwch Reolwr Prosiect gydag ymholiadau a thaliadau ariannol.

Mae hon yn swydd amser llawn, 37 awr yr wythnos. Fodd bynnag, rydym yn barod i ystyried cynnig y rôl yn rhan amser, gan weithio 30 awr yr wythnos.

Amdanoch chi

Er mwyn cael eich ystyried yn Swyddog Cefnogi Prosiect, bydd angen i chi:

- Y gallu i gyfathrebu yn Gymraeg a Saesneg
- Profiad o waith ariannol a gweinyddol mewn amgylchedd swyddfa prysur
- Profiad o gymryd munudau mewn cyfarfodydd a chynhyrchu cofnodion cywir
- Gwybodaeth am, a diddordeb yn Awdurdod Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri
- Sgiliau technoleg gwybodaeth rhagorol e.e. Technoleg geiriau, Excel a gwefan
- NVQ lefel 3 neu gyfwerth (neu brofiad cyfatebol

Byddai profiad o ddefnyddio GIS yn fuddiol i'ch cais.

Rydym yn awyddus i glywed gan y rhai sydd wedi gweithio mewn rôl Gweinyddwr Cyllid, Gweinyddwr Cyfrifon, Cydlynydd Swyddfa, Ysgrifennydd, Derbynnydd, Cynorthwyydd Cyllid, neu Gynorthwyydd Cyfrifon.

Y dyddiad cau ar gyfer y rôl hon yw 10yb ar 30 Mehefin 2020.

Mae Webrecruit ac Awdurdod Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri yn gyflogwyr cyfle cyfartal, yn gwerthfawrogi amrywiaeth ac wedi ymrwymo'n gryf i ddarparu cyfleoedd cyflogaeth cyfartal i'r holl weithwyr a'r holl ymgeiswyr am gyflogaeth.

Felly, os ydych chi'n ceisio'ch her nesaf fel Swyddog Cefnogi Prosiect, gwnewch gais trwy'r botwm a ddangosir. Mae'r swydd wag hon yn cael ei hysbysebu gan Webrecruit. Y gwasanaethau a hysbysebir gan Webrecruit yw gwasanaethau Asiantaeth Gyflogaeth.

This is an opportunity to be involved in the Kids in Need of Defense UK (KIND UK) programme at MiCLU (London). KIND UK is a partnership which provides free, specialist immigration advice and representation for children and young people, and their families. It is a collaboration between Kids in Need of Defense (a US charity), Central England Law Centre, MiCLU at Islington Law Centre, Coram Children’s Legal Centre, Greater Manchester Immigration Aid Unit and Just Right Scotland. The UK agencies each employ Supervising solicitor(s)/lawyer(s) to provide training, guidance and support to commercial lawyers, who in turn provide the advice service on a pro bono basis.

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic solicitor or senior casework supervisor with expertise in immigration and nationality law to supervise commercial lawyers in providing free legal advice and representation to children, young people and families with out-of-scope immigration and nationality cases.

Candidates must be accredited to Level 2 IAAS and should have recent experience of making immigration, asylum and nationality applications and some experience of litigation. You must also have commitment to upholding the human rights of asylum seekers, migrants, and refugees and a commitment to working with migrant children and young people within families so that their voices are heard and so that they can inform the development of this project.

Salary: £23,042 for 3 days per week (equivalent to £38,404 full time)

The closing date is 12:00PM Wednesday 15 July 2020, with interviews to be held (via Zoom) week commencing 20th July 2020. 

Administration Officer – IAS Service
22.2 hours per week
Grade 2 (lower): £21,877 - £24,487 (inclusive of Outer London Weighting)
Temporary contract until 31st March 2021 (potential extension subject to funding)

Are you interested in making a difference to the lives of children and young people with SEND and do you have experience in working with them and their families? If so, you may be exactly who we are looking for.

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.

Ealing I SAID! and Harrow SENDIAS Services aim to empower parents/carers and young people with special educational needs & disabilities, by providing free impartial information and advice relating to education, health and social care.

We are delighted to have recently been successful in securing new funding and we are looking for an experienced Administration Officer who will take up this exciting new opportunity and join our team.

Our Values: People focused, Mutual Respect, Excellence in all we do and a Can Do attitude

If you can relate to these and have the necessary skills and attitude, we can offer you:

- A competitive salary or £21,877 - £24,487 per annum pro rata (£13,126.20 - £14,692.20 per annum), inclusive of Outer London Weighting, leave entitlement and pension scheme
- Career development opportunities
- A full induction and ongoing quality training
- The opportunity to become part of FA initiatives
- Flexible working hours
- Managed workloads with regular supportive and reflective supervision

As an Administration Officer you will maintain and undertake business and administrative duties, carry out data collection tasks, attend meetings to take minutes and follow up actions. You will also input and monitor data, produce data reports and liaise with partner agencies. You will promote a positive image of Family Action, representing the organisation and the service to service users, families, volunteers and external professionals.

To be considered, you will need:

- Extensive experience of providing administrative support in an education and/or charitable setting and/or a relevant qualification
- Proven experience of working within an office setting, including the ability to organise and prioritise work and carry out routine tasks accurately and in a timely manner
- Proven experience of inputting and analysing data as part of a data base system
- Proven experience of keeping accurate records of invoices, budget expenditure and accurate accounts of petty cash transactions
- Proven word processing and computer skills, including substantial experience of using Microsoft Office – Excel and Access databases, the internet, PowerPoint, Publisher and email
- A good command of English grammar and spelling and the ability to take and write up minutes of meetings

We are forward looking, ambitious and with a commitment to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation that strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect. If you share these values and behaviours and have the necessary skills then we look forward to hearing from you.

Appointments are subject to Family Action receiving an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) that we consider acceptable.

For an application pack and further information, please select the apply button shown to be taken to our website.

Closing date: 10th July 2020, 9am
Interview date: 22nd July 2020

Family Action offers good working conditions, a comprehensive training programme and a Group Personal Pension Scheme (GPPS). We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Other organisations may call this role Business Support Officer, Administrator, Programme Administrator, Project Administrator, Administration Co-ordinator, or Service Co-ordinator.

Starting Salary: £39,396 - £40,745 p.a.

Contract: Full time, Permanent 

Position Description

Job Profile

Working as part of CAFOD’s Campaigns team, you will play a pivotal role in planning and delivering hard-hitting campaigns that tackle the root causes of global poverty and injustice. You will lead on engaging the Catholic community of England and Wales with CAFOD’s campaigning activities and ensure our key audiences are fully informed and updated on the issues we are campaigning on. You will also play a central role in engaging Parliamentarians as part of our campaigns, ensuring that our supporters are having a meaningful impact on decision makers.    

Key Responsibilities 

Developing and overseeing campaigns engagement strategies

• Working closely with the Campaign Manager, develop and deliver campaigns engagement plans which form part of CAFOD’s campaigns strategies.
• Ensure that CAFOD’s supporters play an active role in winning campaigns and influencing decision-makers.
• Develop and deliver supporter journeys for new and existing supporters so that they become, or continue to be, active CAFOD supporters. 

Managing supporter communication outputs

• Ensure that public campaigning materials and tactics are being used effectively to bring about political change in support of CAFOD’s campaigns.
• Ensure supporters receive regular updates about CAFOD’s campaigns, including management of the Campaigns Updates and Campaign E-alerts.
• With the Campaigns Manager, lead on the production of regular communications content for campaigners (print and online), both writing content directly and overseeing the delegating and outsourcing of communications materials relevant to CAFOD campaigns. 

Engaging Parliamentarians with CAFOD’s campaigns

• Support CAFOD’s engagement with parliamentarians to ensure that supporters are having an impact on decision makers. Including, but not limited to, organising political events and attending lobbying meetings or parliamentary events.
• Oversee CAFOD’s relationship with the Parliamentary Friends of CAFOD All Party Parliamentary Group, ensuring the group are utilised to help win CAFOD campaigns.  
• Work with the Campaigns Manager to coordinate the CAFOD’s MP Correspondents programme.
• Work with colleagues across CAFOD to coordinate and record CAFOD’s engagement with Parliamentarians 

Managing audience development & oversight of key supporter groups

• Work closely with the Catholic community to maximise their engagement with CAFOD’s campaigns.
• Ensure the Campaigns team has a clear understanding of our key audiences in the Catholic community and that this knowledge is applied to campaign strategies.
• Develop and maintain clear profiles for these audiences to ensure they are effectively engaged.
• Ensure that input from key Catholic audiences’ feeds into planning, development and implementation of campaigns. 

Representing CAFOD in external meetings

• Play an active role in NGO coalitions to ensure the best ways of reaching CAFOD’s supporters are included in any coalition plans.
• Work with the wider sector to maximise supporter engagement in campaigns.
• Act as a spokesperson for CAFOD on our campaigns with supporters or the media. 

Managing the Campaigns Outreach Co-Ordinator and other staff as required

• To provide effective management for the Campaigns Outreach Co-ordinator in line with CAFOD standards. 

This list of duties and responsibilities is by no means exhaustive and the post holder may be required to undertake other relevant and appropriate duties as required. This job description is subject to regular review and appropriate modification.

  

Person Specification  

Understanding our context

• Understanding of the Catholic church and knowledge of the Catholic community in England and Wales.
• Strong grasp of international development and global justice issues, including an understanding of the causes of global poverty and inequality.

 Making change happen

• Proven experience of working on successful campaigns for social change, ideally on international issues.
• Familiarity with the UK Parliamentary system and knowledge of how to influence decision makers, including experience working with UK Parliamentarians and/or civil servants.

 Working together

• Proven written and spoken communications skills, including the ability to translate complex ideas into accessible materials for a wide variety of audiences.
• Track record of bringing creative ideas to campaigns and communications outputs.
• Excellent inter-personal skills with experience of working with multiple stakeholders and as part of a team.
• Leaderships skills, with experience of project-management and/or people management.

Safeguarding for Children and Vulnerable Adults

 

CAFOD recognises the personal dignity and rights of children and vulnerable adults, towards whom it has a special responsibility and a duty of care and respect.  CAFOD, and all its staff and volunteers, undertake to do all in our power to create a safe environment for children, young people and vulnerable adults and to prevent their physical, sexual or emotional abuse.  CAFOD is committed to acting at all times in the best interests of children and vulnerable adults, seeing these interests as paramount.  Any candidate offered a job with CAFOD will be expected to adhere to CAFOD’s Safeguarding policy and sign CAFOD’s Code of Behaviour as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.

Please click here for a full list of CAFOD’s Staff Benefits

Come and join us and help make a real difference in the lives of the world’s poorest communities.

CAFOD is an equal opportunities employer. Recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

 

Please note interviews will be held w/c 20th July 2020

IDVA (Contract)
Brent, London

Do you have experience of supporting women who have been affected by domestic violence? Want to make a difference with an award-winning charity and provide a vital service as an IDVA? If so, read on.

About Us

We are Advance, a women-only organisation dedicated to helping women cope and recover from experiences of domestic abuse, as well as women who are at risk of offending or with short term sentences to reduce offending.

Working as part of the Angelou Partnership, we deliver nationally accredited, quality marked support services in Hammersmith, Fulham, Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea, as well as working in partnerships across Brent and Ealing.

We’re currently looking for an IDVA (Independent Domestic Violence Advisor) to join us for a fixed term contract until 30th May 2021.

The Benefits

- Salary of £26,000 - £29,000 per annum DOE pro rata
- Pension
- 30 days’ holiday per annum plus Bank Holidays
- A day off for International Women’s Day

This is an amazing opportunity to take on a challenging, but highly rewarding role where you’ll be able to make a difference to women’s lives on a daily basis.

Once you join our team, you’ll discover a collaborative, supportive environment where staff empower each other to perform at their best and deliver the highest quality services to those who need our help.

You will have the chance to help women and girls overcome the challenges that they face and lead safe, non-violent, equal lives.

The Role

As an IDVA, you’ll help to provide ground-breaking services to support women and girls who have experienced domestic violence. You’ll work alongside skilled professionals to add expertise and additional strength to our teams.

Working in a fast-paced crisis intervention, advocacy and support service, you’ll ensure the voice of survivors informs every stage of the process.

Specifically, your role will involve:

- Handling a caseload of survivors
- Advising women on criminal justice, civil remedies and related matters
- Supporting women to attend court
- Co-ordinating the provision of multi-agency support
- Developing and delivering support plan and high quality face-to-face and telephone interventions

As part of your role, you will also be required to work as part of Advance’s duty team based in Brent on a rota basis which will involve completing intake assessments and providing crisis intervention support.

About You

To join us as an IDVA, you will need:

- A sound understanding of domestic violence and its effects on women and children as well as best practice within the domestic abuse sector
- Substantial experience working as a domestic abuse advocate including working with complex and multiple needs
- Solid skills in risk management and safety planning with the ability to remain calm in a crisis
- Experience of direct work with female survivors of domestic violence and of working within safeguarding procedures

Please note: only female applicants will be progressed as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Other organisations may call this role Domestic Violence Support Worker, Domestic Abuse Support Worker, Support Worker, Social Worker, Social Care Worker, or Social Care Co-ordinator.

The closing date for this role is the 13th July 2020 with interviews scheduled to be held on the week commencing the 20th July 2020.

Advance is committed to equality and diversity and strongly encourages applications from women with disabilities, from BME backgrounds and the LBT community.

So, if you are ready to take your next step as an IDVA, 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: 35 hours per week

This is an opportunity to be involved in the Kids in Need of Defense UK (KIND UK) programme at the Central England Law Centre (West Midlands). KIND UK is a partnership which provides free, specialist immigration advice and representation for children and young people, and their families. It is a collaboration between Kids in Need of Defense (a US charity), Central England Law Centre, Coram Children’s Legal Centre, MiCLU at Islington Law Centre, Greater Manchester Immigration Aid Unit and Just Right Scotland. The UK agencies each employ Supervising solicitor(s)/lawyer(s) to provide training, guidance and support to commercial lawyers, who in turn provide the advice service on a pro bono basis.

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic solicitor or senior casework supervisor with expertise in immigration and nationality law to supervise commercial lawyers in providing free legal advice and representation to children, young people and families with out-of-scope immigration and nationality cases.

Candidates must be accredited to Level 2 IAAS and should have recent experience of making immigration, asylum and nationality applications and some experience of litigation. You must also have commitment to upholding the human rights of asylum seekers, migrants, and refugees and a commitment to working with migrant children and young people within families so that their voices are heard and so that they can inform the development of this project.

The closing date is 12:00PM Wednesday 15 July 2020, with interviews to be held (via Zoom) week commencing 20th July 2020.

Support Workers – Daytime and Cover Hours
St Austell, Cornwall

Are you a compassionate individual looking for a role where you can make a real difference? Want to help an incredible group of people achieve their day-to-day goals and live their lives as they choose? If so, read on. 

About Us

Working across Devon and Cornwall, Havencare Homes and Support Limited is a forward-thinking charity that provides social care services for people with learning disabilities and autism.

Offering supported living and residential care services, we use a range of approaches to empower individuals, help them to be as independent as possible and nurture their potential with dignity and respect.

We’re currently looking for a number of Support Workers to join us, working daytime hours of 24 – 30 hours per week or cover hours of approximately 30 hours per week. 

The Benefits 

- Salary of £9.30 per hour (between 7am – 10pm) and £10.30 per hour (between 10pm – 7am)
- Contributory pension scheme
- Comprehensive employee assistance programme
- Excellent training 
- Make a difference to people’s lives 

The Role

As a Support Worker, you’ll provide a high level of care to the people we support. 

If you are working daytime hours, you will work as part of the shared support hub at our St Austell site or support one of our residents, a young lady with PMLD. Due to the needs of service users, only female applicants will be progressed for this position (this is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010).

If you are working cover hours, you’ll support all aspects of our Supported Lifestyles service in the St Austell area. You’ll support everyone who uses the service and will have the chance to work with residents on a 1:1 basis also, making this a great opportunity if you enjoy plenty of variety.  

About You

To join us as a Support Worker, you’ll need: 

- To be patient, friendly and understanding 
- Great communication skills 
- A positive attitude and good sense of humour

If you are looking to take on a daytime hours role, a full driving licence and access to your own vehicle is also essential.

Experience of supporting individuals with autism and/or learning disabilities would be beneficial to your application. 

We welcome applications from candidates seeking casual hours (a minimum of six months’ paid experience will be required).

Other organisations may call this role Trainee Support Worker, Junior Support Worker, Support Hub Co-ordinator, Residential Care Worker, Social Care Worker, or Trainee Social Care Worker. 

The closing date for applications is the 31st July 2020. Interviews will take place on the 10th and 12th August 2020. 

Webrecruit and Havencare Homes and Support Limited are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. 

So, if you’re seeking your next challenge as a Support Worker, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.