Motability is a national charity which aims to enhance the lives of disabled people by improving their personal mobility. We help people to enjoy the freedom and independence to work, to learn, to get to appointments and to see family and friends. We provide a range of grants to help people with a range of disabilities and we oversee the Motability Scheme, through which some disabled people can use enhanced mobility benefits to lease a car, scooter or powered wheelchair. This is an exciting time for Motability. At a time of huge growth and of new opportunities, we want to make faster progress to realise our vision to ensure that no disabled person should be disadvantaged due to poor access to transportation.

We want to ensure that we are consistently monitoring and evaluating our work to demonstrate that our programmes are being implemented as designed, and achieving planned results (at output and outcome level) and targets. We want to use the findings from our monitoring to inform programme adaptations during implementation to course correct where required. We want our evaluations to inform our decisions about future of our existing programmes as well as other investments we need to make so that they are aligned to the mobility needs of disabled people. This will help us to better target and use our valuable resources and maximise the impact that we are having on the lives of disabled people by improving their personal mobility.

Purpose of the role

Our experience shows that being mobile helps disabled people to participate in work, to continue in education, to live independently, attend events and appointments as well as see friends and family. However we need to be able to evaluate our work and generate evidence that demonstrates how our work is having this impact as well as to capture other effects that our interventions may be having (positive or negative, direct or indirect). We also need to be able to identify what is and is not working that may be affecting the success of our work. Going forward we will also be undertaking cost benefit analysis of our programmes and developing a methodology to assess the anticipated and actual Social Return on Investment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead on design and implementation of evaluations that assess organisational and specific programme/project level relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability and financial, social and economic impact.
• Lead on design and implementation of a monitoring system capable of regularly reporting results for all programmes at output and outcome level. This may be in the form of a database which would be used to develop a dashboard capable of showing programme performance as well as organisational performance.
• Support the development of Motability’s Annual Impact Report
• Build capacity: Work with programme teams to support the development of programme/project specific monitoring and evaluation plans, Theories of Change and results frameworks which will then be used for evaluation purposes. This will involve building capacity of the programme teams, and working with other charities and organisations who are recipients of Motability Special Grants.
• Based on an agreed charity-wide annual evaluation plan, develop terms of reference for various evaluations, in consultation with programme/project teams, with clear purpose, objectives and evaluation questions, approach, methodology, resource requirements and work plan.
• Design evaluation approaches and methodologies, data collection instruments and analytical frameworks.
• Lead on tender processes where evaluations or components of them are to be outsourced, and manage delivery ensuring the work is delivered according to agreed timelines and meets user needs.
• Undertake and oversee design, collection and cleaning of data ready for analysis.
• Undertake analysis of the collected data to respond to the evaluation questions and criteria.
• Lead on writing of evaluation reports ensuring they are of high quality and suitable for target audiences.
• Present findings to internal/external audiences.

Profile:

Technical skills, knowledge and experience

1. Experience of monitoring and evaluating interventions with focus on undertaking process evaluations, measuring impact, calculating cost/benefit analysis and Social Return on Investments
2. Experience of working closely with project/programme teams to develop theories of change, results frameworks and monitoring and evaluation plans including designing output and outcome level indicators and evaluation frameworks.
3. Relevant qualification in an analytical discipline such as economics, statistics or social sciences, or evidence of professional experience in the area of evaluations.
4. Ability to design and implement programme and organisational level evaluations and monitoring systems. This includes:

• Being highly experienced in developing evaluation terms of reference working closely with programme teams.
• Selecting best fit evaluation methodologies according to purpose and objective of the evaluation.
• Designing data collection instruments and analytical framework.
• Familiarity with handling data protection protocols, ensuring data security and ethical considerations.
• Undertaking analysis and reporting.
• Where required managing and commissioning other agencies for data collection/analysis and specific aspects of an evaluation.

1. Highly experienced in report writing.
2. Highly IT literate with extensive experience of using Microsoft Office applications, and statistical and other qualitative software packages.
3. Understanding of disability, mobility and accessible design issues is desirable and the willingness to learn and apply evaluation design to this sector is essential.

Management and Coordination

1. Ability to collaborate and build effective working relationships with programme and project leads and other teams across the charity, helping others to recognise and embrace the benefits of evaluation activity.
2. Highly experienced to lead and manage on design and delivery of monitoring and evaluations using appropriate approaches and methodologies.
3. Highly experienced in coordinating across multiple teams, agencies and stakeholders and simultaneously deliver multiple evaluations, within agreed timelines.
4. Exceptional written and oral skills, including the ability to present complex information in simplified form for non-technical audiences.
5. Ability to work remotely, within a team and independently.

Key reporting and interfaces

Reports to Head of Impact and Evaluation.

The post-holder will be privy to and responsible for highly sensitive information and will be expected to exercise complete confidentiality.

He or she will work in close coordination with key managers and staff within the organisation as well as with external agencies, including organisations holding grants from Motability and research organisations.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, especially those with lived experience of disability or a long-term health condition.

Although initially based at home, the selected candidate will be expected to come to the office a minimum of 2-3 times per week as Covid-19 restrictions begin to ease. 

Job Title: Learning & Development Lead

Salary: £35,000 depending on experience

Job type: 37.5 hours, full time

Location: Home based with some national overnight travel

Closing Date: Friday 30 April 2021

About the Role

If you want to put your expertise in making a difference to how people learn, grow and develop while meeting service, organisational and regulatory needs to good use, and having the opportunity to learn and develop – then this is the role for you.

Working in the social care sector is demanding and requires thinking outside of the box and finding creative solutions. This makes it challenging but a great learning environment to hone your knowledge and skills.

This is a new role for the Trust within the HR & OD service working closely with HR colleagues, the Quality Team and our general and registered managers. The role will contribute to the delivery of an effective and respected HR and L&D Service that enables achievement of the Trust’s strategic objectives and annual business plan, and growth agenda, by:

• Leading on the identifying of L&D needs and developing the Trust’s blended learning offering to produce the annual delivery plan, evaluation framework and budget
• Providing advice and support to managers on L&D interventions to improve services and develop people’s ability to apply their learning into practice
• Leading on and contributing to projects that underpin the required ‘ways of working’ and promote innovation in service delivery

You will need all your experience, ambition, energy and sense of fun to make this role work, alongside a desire to improve the life of opportunity for people with learning disabilities. In return we will provide great support, committed and knowledgeable colleagues and the opportunity to shape and lead our blended learning offering and its impact on people and services.

This is a home-based role with travel to our communities – North Yorkshire/Middlesbrough; Hertfordshire; Gloucestershire; West Midlands.

If this sounds exciting to you and you have the skills, experience and enthusiasm to help us achieve our vision then we look forward to hearing from you.

INITIALLY HOME WORKING – HEADQUARTERS BASED IN HARLOW, ESSEX (29 minute train ride from Central London, with major rail links to other areas and free staff parking)

Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome, especially those with lived experience of disability or a long-term health condition.

Motability is a national disability and transport charity. At a time of growth and new opportunities for our organisation, we want to make faster progress to realise our vision to ensure that no disabled person should be disadvantaged due to poor access to transportation. And we want to explore a wide range of transport solutions that might meet the needs of people living with disabilities. This is an exciting opportunity to play a role in our work to do that. 

You will work with staff and external partners to develop specific opportunities within our innovation pipeline and our two initial innovation priority areas. You will draft project management materials including feasibility studies, partnership proposals and business cases that support senior staff and our Board of Governors to prioritise among opportunities to innovate, embedding and reviewing our 2020 Innovation Framework.

You will scope projects that build on an existing evidence base, contributing to and leading on research priorities where necessary. You will work collaboratively with key stakeholders in the not for profit, public and commercial sectors as required, specifically in the fields of disability and transport.

You will use your knowledge of creative innovation methodologies, efficient funding mechanisms, and new routes to impact, and for example might manage the rollout of a challenge prize or run the day-to-day operations of a funding round for external research projects.

Your work will help to ensure that Motability is able to use its charitable resources to best effect to improve the lives of disabled people. You will work closely with senior staff to support delivery of the Innovation Pillar of Motability’s Strategy.

You will build subject-specific expertise in our initial innovation priority areas, broadly based around amplifying user voice and community/door-to-door transport. You will also build an understanding of key disability and transport issues, such as the social model, new mobility, electric vehicles, active travel, inclusive design, user voice and “what works,” community transport, and door-to-door transport.

If you have the ability to manage multiple simultaneous and complex projects from scoping all the way through to delivery and scaling; work closely and build strong relationships at a charity moving towards a blended working model; engage effectively with external stakeholders in Government, industry, and other charities and foundations; oversee and commission qualitative and quantitative research projects; and possess exceptional written and oral influencing skills; then we would love to receive your application.

Reports to the Head of Innovation, with an expected salary of £40-45k per annum. Applications close at midnight on Monday, April 12th. First round interviews will begin w/c April 12th.

Dynamic Service Manager is required to start ASAP for a small  Adult Mental Health & Disability Charity in StAlbans, Hertfordshire.  Managing the Trinity Community Project is a fulfilling role for somebody with a strong background in management and social care who is interested in taking on the most senior post in a small organisation. We provide services, five days a week, for adults living with a learning difficulty and/or experiencing mental health concerns. A range of activities are provided within the centre and in the local community to encourage people to develop their independent living skills and promote a sense of well being and social inclusion. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated MANAGER with strong leadership and management skills, to manage, review and continue to develop our Day Service, Activity programme & Community Outreach provision. The ideal candidate will have experience of managing community delivered services, for the client groups we support. As we are a small not for profit organisation, the manager’s role will involve working alongside paid staff and volunteers to deliver the day to day service. This post will provide the successful candidate with the opportunity to lead and shape a service that has played a crucial role in the local community for the past 35 years. This is an exciting time to join Trinity Community Project as we work on our Post-Covid recovery programme and determine the future direction of our service to best support the local community. This fantastic opportunity will give you a great deal of autonomy and allow you to make a significant impact on the well-being of our clients. 

Systems Manager

We have a great opportunity for a driven and talented Systems Manager to join our client’s Portfolio Office Team

Position: P3M Systems Manager

Location: Flexible remote working

Salary: £32,400.00 - £35,944.00 Per Annum

Hours: Full time, permanent

Benefits: Flexible working, 26 Days Annual Leave, Free access to our reserves, up to 20% discount off retail items in our shops. Free access to a confidential Employee Assistance programme that provides support and advice around financial, physical and mental health wellbeing. A substantial Learning and Development offer.

Closing date: 18 April 2021

About the role:

As Systems Manager you will act as the key point of contact for the P3M system in the Portfolio Office and be responsible for systems configuration, development, testing, training, support, and reporting.

You will ensure the integrity of the system, including data, to provide insight and assurance of projects and programmes. You will also play a key role in the change management activities required to embed the system in the organisation.

About you:

To be successful in the role of Systems manager you will have experience in managing Project, Programme and Portfolio Management (P3M) Systems or similar, and a track record of developing insight and reporting for senior stakeholders. You will also bring with you the following skills and experience:

• Strong interpersonal and communications skills and the ability to manage relationships with projects, programmes, portfolios and leadership teams across the organisation.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisation skills and time management, alongside a logical and methodical way of working.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of work practices policies and procedures, relevant to supporting systems (particularly P3M systems)
• Ability to manage and control project expenditure in accordance with organisation policy and procedures, where appropriate.
• Ability to demonstrate the leadership competencies required to undertake the duties associated with this level of post

Please note that we are actively recruiting for this position and reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient applications have been received.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: P3M, Senior Systems Manager, IT Systems Manager, Business Systems Manager, Project Portfolio Management, programme, portfolio and project management etc.

Full-time 37.5 hours per week, permanent
Home based with the potential to do some face-to-face activity post COVID-19
Covering the Home Counties (Including the East of England – Kent, Essex, Hertfordshire and Norfolk)
Job Ref: 22542

The Shaw Trust, in tandem with government and the broader employment support community across the UK, is working hard to make sure we support as many individuals as possible to get and keep a job. We believe that everyone who needs help and support to attain their employment goals should be able to access it as soon as possible, and that support should reflect their individual needs.

To help us in this mission, we are looking to expand our employability services Work and Health Programme Job Entry: Targeted Support (WHP/JETS) and are looking for an Operations Manager.

Reporting directly to the Director of Programme, the role will be aimed at supporting the performance of the expanded Work and Health Programme Job Entry: Targeted Support (WHP/JETS). The role will ensure all operational delivery is operated safely, efficiently and achieves or exceeds performance expectations.

We need an Operations Manager to lead the regional delivery of services, supporting people to change their lives positively through finding work. Our staff strive to make an impact by looking for new and innovative ways to motivate people who are disadvantaged in the job market. They deploy out-of-the box thinking to provide personalised support to help people take control over their lives.

To stand-out, you need to champion and embrace change, balance the empathy of a charitable heart with a commercial edge, and be willing to learn and collaborate with others.

This role is ideal for a person with a background in management, budgeting and delivery of continuous improvement. Working with key stakeholders, you will have a proven track record of achieving objectives through strong relationship management. A solution focussed approach, which enables risks and issues to be minimised is ideal, as is the ability to make decisions based on analytical assumptions.

This is a complex and challenging operations management role, which requires strong management and contract delivery skills. The post holder has responsibility for the efficient, effective and evidence based delivery of excellent performance in all services, measured against contractual requirements.

Shaw Trust operates on a national level with over 2,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers. We work with the government, local authorities, combined authorities, health service providers, employers, and other stakeholders – including the Education and Skills Funding Agency, Department for Work and Pensions, clinical commissioning groups and NHS Trusts.

You must have an understanding of the local and regional labour market and employment issues within the Home Counties area, and able to maintain an up-to-date working knowledge of the benefit system and entitlements.

you will need to be inclusive and embrace our culture and values, putting those we support at the heart of everything we do. You will consistently deliver high quality services to support our communities and beneficiaries.

Benefits include:

• Competitive Salary.
• Enhanced Pension Scheme after 6 months.
• Life Assurance x 3 of your salary.
• Enhanced annual leave.

For further information and to apply online please click the Apply on website button. Please quote the reference number 22542.

Closing date:  5 April 2021.

Shaw Trust is committed to a policy of equality of opportunity and inclusion. We are Disability Confident Leaders, support the guaranteed interview scheme and use of the government’s Access to Work scheme. Living our values we are keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within our organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community including from people with lived-experience and/or knowledge of disability or social exclusion. If you have accessibility requirements and would like information in a different format please contact our HR Service Centre to make alternative arrangements.

37.5 hours per week, permanent

Ref: 21521

Location: Home based with the potential to do some face-to-face activity post COVID-19

This role will be working across (CPA 5) – Home Countries Geographical areas include:

East of England - Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Kent, Essex, Norfolk

The Shaw Trust, in tandem with government and the broader employment support community across the UK is working hard to make sure we support as many individuals as possible to get and keep a job. We believe that everyone who needs help and support to attain their employment goals should be able to access it as soon as possible and that support should reflect their individual needs.

To help us in this mission we are looking to expand our employability services Work and Health Programme Job Entry: Targeted Support (WHP/JETS) and looking for Employer Account Managers.

Reporting directly to the Regional Employer Manager, the Employer Account Manager WHP-JETS role is responsible for winning, developing and retaining key employer partnerships to support the contractual requirements of the WHP-JETS programme.

You will work in conjunction with Operational teams to provide employer relationship management to drive performance objectives, deliver sales tools, manage accounts, support recruitment initiatives, and drive employment outcomes for participants.

Shaw Trust operates on a national level with over 2,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers. We work with the government, local authorities, combined authorities, health service providers, employers, and other stakeholders – including the Education and Skills Funding Agency, Department for Work and Pensions, clinical commissioning groups and NHS Trusts.

The ideal candidate must have an understanding of the local and regional labour market and employment issues within one of two geographical areas – Central England and Home Counties and able to maintain an up-to-date working knowledge of the benefit system and entitlements.

The ideal candidate will need to be inclusive and embrace our culture and values, putting those we support at the heart of everything we do. You will consistently deliver high quality services to support our communities and beneficiaries.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Enhanced Pension Scheme after 6 months
• Life Assurance x 3 of your salary
• Enhanced annual leave

For further information and to apply online, please click the Apply on Website button quoting the reference number 21521.

Closing date: 30th April 2021.

Shaw Trust reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

Shaw Trust is committed to a policy of equality of opportunity and inclusion. We are Disability Confident Leaders, support the guaranteed interview scheme and use of the government’s Access to Work scheme. Living our values, we are keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within our organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community including from people with lived-experience and/or knowledge of disability or social exclusion. If you have accessibility requirements and would like information in a different format please contact our HR Service Centre to make alternative arrangements.

We are looking for a Volunteer Devepoment Manager to join Noah's Ark Children's Hospice in North London. 

Volunteering is critical to the success of Noah’s Ark. We value the unique role that volunteers play within the charity and believe that the skills and experiences of volunteers help Noah’s Ark to provide a high quality of care to children and families and enhance and enrich the work of staff. Volunteers also allow Noah’s Ark to develop strong links with communities which raises awareness of Noah’s Ark and of the care and support that we provide.

We are looking for someone dynamic, enthusiastic and capable to:

Be responsible for the recruitment, placement and retention of all volunteers across Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice

Manage and support volunteering across Noah’s Ark in conjunction with other department managers and Heads.

Ensure Noah’s Ark attracts a diverse volunteer workforce and offers an exceptional volunteer experience.

To work alongside the Deputy CEO to achieve Investors in Volunteering status.

Regional Employer Manager - WLA WHP JETS

Location - Home based with the potential to do some face-to-face activity post COVID-19

Working across – London geographical areas include: Barnet, Brent Hammersmith & Fulham, Ealing, Hounslow, Harrow and Hillingdon.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Enhanced Pension Scheme after 6 months
• Life Assurance x 3 of your salary
• Enhanced annual leave

The Shaw Trust, in tandem with government and the broader employment support community across the UK is working hard to make sure we support as many individuals as possible to get and keep a job. We believe that everyone who needs help and support to attain their employment goals should be able to access it as soon as possible and that support should reflect their individual needs.

To help us in this mission we are looking to expand our employability services West London Alliance Work & Health Programme Job Entry – Targeted Support (WLA WHP JETS) Programme and looking for Regional Employer Managers JETS.

Reporting directly to the Regional Operations Manager. The Regional Employer Manager JETS role is responsible for leading a strategy to win, develop and retain key employer partnerships to support the contractual requirements of the WHP-JETS programme.

The post holder will manage a team on Employer Account Managers and Inclusive Employer Consultants to provide employer engagement support to drive performance objectives, deliver sales tools, manage accounts, support recruitment initiatives, drive participant employment outcomes and provide expert insights and guidance.

Shaw Trust operates on a national level with over 2,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers. We work with the government, local authorities, combined authorities, health service providers, employers, and other stakeholders – including the Education and Skills Funding Agency, Department for Work and Pensions, clinical commissioning groups and NHS Trusts.

The ideal candidate must have an understanding of the local and regional labour market and employment issues within one of two geographical areas – Central England and Home Counties and able to maintain an up-to-date working knowledge of the benefit system and entitlements.

The ideal candidate will need to be inclusive and embrace our culture and values, putting those we support at the heart of everything we do. You will consistently deliver high quality services to support our communities and beneficiaries.

For further information and to apply online please click the Apply on website button. 

Closing date: 6 April 2021

Shaw Trust is committed to a policy of equality of opportunity and inclusion. We are Disability Confident Leaders, support the guaranteed interview scheme and use of the government’s Access to Work scheme. Living our values we are keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within our organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community including from people with lived-experience and/or knowledge of disability or social exclusion. If you have accessibility requirements and would like information in a different format please contact our HR Service Centre to make alternative arrangements.

Shaw Trust reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

This is an exciting opportunity to join DENS in a new role. We are recruiting for a Social Enterprise Manager to lead the development of DENS Social Enterprise Programme.

DENS is committed to the development of the Social Enterprise programme; providing participants with a supportive environment to develop work-skills and confidence, leading  to  employment,  whilst long term developing  an additional income stream for DENS, that we can re-invest  into our services.

The Social Enterprise Programme was established two years ago, and currently consists of the following:

• Bike project: ‘doing up’ and selling second- hand bikes in our bike workshop, based in Hemel Hempstead. This is the most established element our social enterprise programme. The bike workshop is open 4 days a week.
• Coffee Cart:  a mobile coffee cart, providing fabulous Barista style coffee made by our participants. The Coffee Cart was hired for several events pre-COVID. 
• Catering Project:   the least developed element of the programme, but with plans in place.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong business acumen, experience in business development and committed to supporting those facing homelessness,  social exclusion and poverty to rebuild their lives.

We are looking for someone who is dynamic, but with eye for detail and can balance the challenges of developing enterprise with the needs of the charity, and most importantly our participants. 

You do not need to have any previous experience with catering or bikes,  more important is your ability to lead the  Social Enterprise Programme and commitment  to providing opportunities for our participants.

How to apply

Please read the full Job Description & Personal Specification

If you match our criteria:

• Fill in the DENS Application Form  including your Supporting Statement
• Closing date for receipt of applications is 19th April 2021
• Please note,  the successful applicant will be required to complete a DBS check

We will not accept a general CV for this role

For an informal chat, please ring Wade Dingle, Head of  Community  Services 0 7 538 9 85 64 2

Role Description:

We are looking for an experienced, creative and highly motivated Marketing and Communications Manager to join the small, dynamic Schoolreaders team and help build our profile and reputation through multi-media marketing and PR campaigns.  A wonderful opportunity for someone who wants to play a key role in a fast-growing charity that is impacting the lives of thousands of children every week.

The role is flexible with a combination of office based (Bedford), and home working.  The office is a 15 minute walk from Bedford Station.

About Schoolreaders:

Schoolreaders was launched seven years ago in Bedfordshire with the aim of recruiting volunteers to provide one-to-one reading support for children in primary schools across the country.  Before the pandemic over 12,700 children in over 650 schools were receiving weekly reading sessions from a Schoolreaders volunteer.  Pre Covid-19, one in four children was leaving primary school unable to read to the expected Government standard.  School closures over the past year mean that many children have fallen even further behind with their reading. Our service is needed more than ever before with 10% of primary schools across the country asking Schoolreaders for reading volunteers. Building on past successes, we now have ambitious expansion plans to address the need.

What you can expect:

An exciting and rewarding role where you can develop your own creative marketing and communications skills whilst making your mark on a fast-growing national children’s charity. Schoolreaders is a highly professional charity which values every team-member’s contribution to our team efforts. We offer a generous holiday allowance, enhanced sick pay, an employee assistance programme, plus training and development opportunities. If you want to be part of a great team in a fast-moving, welcoming environment whilst making a huge impact on children’s literacy across the country, this could be the perfect role for you!

Closing date for applications is 23.59 on 30th April 2021.

Further details including the job description and application forms can be found on our website.

Applications will be reviewed, and interviews offered, on an ongoing basis. We reserve the right to close the role prior to the closing date should a suitable applicant be found, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Schoolreaders is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and requires staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a basic disclosure check of unspent criminal convictions.

Schoolreaders is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation registered in England and Wales (1159157)

About you

Are you a people person? Can you earn people’s trust? Can you help people find the support they need? Are you fully committed to person-centred services? Will you always “go the extra mile” to make sure people find the best possible solution to their needs?

Our purpose

Within a hospital setting, we work with clinical staff to ensure that people can leave hospital at the right time and with the support and care they need.

Within a community and primary care setting, we use social prescribing to help people reduce unnecessary NHS appointments and find appropriate community and non-clinical solutions to their needs. Our mission is to help health and adult care services to work together to reduce unnecessary demands and make sure people receive the best possible services appropriate to their needs.

The role

The Senior Navigator will be responsible for managing staff within one of eight Hertfordshire "localities", developing local relationships and co-ordinating referrals. The Senior Navigator will support the team to work with people who are frail, vulnerable or unwell, people who are in danger of losing their independence, people who are being discharged from hospital and are struggling with their current circumstances.

Navigators take time to understand people’s needs, they understand what services are available, and they work with professionals, volunteers, families, and individuals so things link together as they should. 

Working across both hospital and community settings, you will help prevent the need for people to be admitted to hospital, reduce over-reliance on GPs and/or home care providers, reduce social isolation and improve health and wellbeing.

You will work to understand your local community, link people together, and help develop more effective services. When solutions are needed, you will find them

The job

You will be employed by one of the seven voluntary organisations involved in the partnership: Age UK Hertfordshire, British Red Cross, Carers in Herts, Dacortium, POhWER, Watford & Three Rivers Trust and Watford Community Housing. Oher partners may join. 

You will lead a locality team that will work flexibly to serve their communities; everyone is expected to do occasional evening or weekend work. You must be a driver with access to a vehicle. We can appoint people to work from home, but if your home is outside the locality to which you are attached, we will only pay travel expenses within your locality.

You will need to operate independently, use our case management database and communications systems, understand privacy rules and safeguarding, and work as part of a locality team supported by regular supervision, training and case conferences.

We are recruiting staff to be based throughout Hertfordshire. The roles are permanent (subject to future funding) and full-time but we will accept part-time applications and will try to find job-share partners. 

Applicants

Please apply soonest: we will interview candidates as appropriate applications are received. Please apply online stating how you meet the requirements for this post. If you are currently based outside Hertfordshire, please explain how you will relocated or commute if appointed. Shortlisted candidates will receive full details before interview. 

About us:

Camphill Village Trust is an award-winning national charity supporting people with learning and other disabilities. We provide housing, care, support and day opportunities to people with learning and other difficulties. We support people to be safe, healthy, happy and to be active citizens living a life of opportunity. 

Purpose of the Role:

Working as part of our management team in the Delrow Community, this role will involve taking the lead in developing bespoke packages of Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) to meet the individual needs of people with a range of learning disabilities, including autism. 

It is also to train, advise and support our staff with the implementation of strategies, to ensure we are providing consistent PBS across the Community.

 Key responsibilities:

• Improve communication for people we support (Switches, PECS, Eye Gaze,    Makaton signing etc.). To also have knowledge of Dysphagia assessment and  treatment.
• Advising on best practice and providing practice leadership and coaching to staff on Active Support and PBS. 
• Provide positive behaviour support training and physical interventions training.
• Take a leading role in the assessment, transition, and implementation of plans for new people we support.
• Follow and shape policies, procedures, and practices. To make sure appropriate recording and reporting arrangements exist to support the delivery and evidencing of service delivery standards 

 What we are looking for:

• A Positive Behaviour Support Qualification or accreditation
• Proven record of working with adults with learning disabilities and Autism Spectrum disorder.
• Skilled in using PBS and functional assessment to improve people’s lives 
• In depth experience of quality assurance processes and evidencing outcomes/standards. 

You may either have substantial experience working in adult social care or have experience as a psychologist, a learning disabilities nurse or a social worker.

We can offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits including 33 days annual leave, death in service benefits and access to our pension scheme. 

Prospectus is excited to be exclusively working with a leading Advice and Support organisation to recruit their new Project Lead. This is a great opportunity to display excellent project managerial skills, and lead on the successful delivery across a portfolio of advisory-related projects.

This is a key role for the organisation that will take responsibility for a portfolio of advisory and support projects and programmes, working closely with and managing frontline staff and being accountable for project reporting requirements. The postholder will maintain and develop relationships with key relevant stakeholders across the projects and will also collaborate with the Business Development Manager to ensure continuation funding where appropriate. The role will take the lead on ensuring that new projects are implemented smoothly and that project staff are appropriately supported. The Project Lead will also oversee project budgets, ensuring that appropriate controls are in place, and will lead on the monitoring and evaluation of existing and new projects.

The successful candidate will have proven experience of managing advisory-focussed projects, and interacting with funders. Working at senior levels they will comfortable developing project evaluations and reports and positively contributing to organisational and strategic planning. They will possess a track record of managing and leading people, developing a positive working environment that supports staff to achieve their full potential. Experience of managing budgets and contributing to discussions on the allocation of resources is essential. A background in working in the not for profit sector and/or the advice sector is desirable but not essential.

Please initially apply by providing a Word Document copy of your CV. Suitable candidates will then be contacted and will be asked to complete a supporting statement.