Full time - 35 hours per week (Salary £22,876 to 24,878) plus On-Call payments, 23 days annual leave and other benefits

About the role: We are looking to appoint a care professional with experience of working within a domiciliary environment/registered care setting. We run dynamic, forward looking care agency and outreach service within Harrow and the surrounding areas. We are looking for someone to help us grow and develop the service further.

Reporting to: Agency Manager, responsibilities include:

• Working as part of the team delivering high quality person-centred support
• Building good relationships with our clients and their families
• Regular visits to our clients and services
• Providing feedback and guidance to team members
• Manage client’s rota to ensure seamless service continuity
• Regularly attending and contributing to team meetings
• Ensuring the service delivered is of high quality and compliant with regulatory frameworks/best practice

This post is ideal for those with social care experience looking to work at the next level. You will need to be ambitious and will ideally hold or be willing to work towards a level 3 diploma in Health and Social Care.

We may remove this advert before the closing date should we appoint a successful candidate. 

We are committed to safeguarding, equal opportunity and welcome applicants from all sections of the community. We guarantee an interview to applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the post.

(This post will be subject to satisfactory references and DBS disclosure).

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Volunteering Co-ordinator to help us engage a team of volunteers to support our paid staff. Please click Apply to download the full job advert, the job description, the person specification and the application form for this post.

Salary: £38,097.00 - £40,485.82 per annum 
Location: Office - London 
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 35 per week 
 
About the role

We are looking for an energetic and experienced project and relationship manager to join the dynamic and fast paced Music & Entertainment Team which is part of the wider charity’s Fundraising function.

2020 is a really exciting time to join the team and the wider charity as we look to maximise our 30th anniversary year by building and developing a varied and sustainable music & entertainment events and initiatives programme in turn helping Teenage Cancer Trust provide the vital support that young people with cancer deserve.

You will personally responsible for project managing the charity’s ambitious programme of 30 private and public events across the UK in 2020 to mark the charity’s 30th anniversary and creating a sustainable programme to deliver £500k+ a year from a series of events across the UK, targeting new audiences and utilising the partnerships and networks of the organisation. This role does not include project management of the charity's flagship fundraising series Teenage Cancer Trust at Royal Albert as this is managed separately.

If you are an articulate, assertive and persuasive project manager with significant relevant experience gained in a music and entertainment events role within the non-profit or commercial sectors and a deep knowledge of the Music & Entetainment Industry we definitely want to hear from you! We are based right in the heart of the West End and have a doughnut shop on our street. What more could you want?

How to apply 
Please click the ‘apply now’ button below. You will need to upload your CV and Supporting Statement which explains how you think you meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification.

 
Closing date: 18 December 2019
First interview: 8 January 2020
Second interview: 13 January 2020

“Make the difference – be the difference”

If you are passionate about helping older people have a good life, and agree that older people can make valuable contributions to their communities, then you could be who we’re looking for. Haringey Circle is a new and innovative approach to reducing the social isolation that older people may experience through becoming disconnected from social networks and/or being challenged by crises in their lives. The Circle principle is that older people can work together to develop their own social networks based around common interests or a desire to learn new things. The Haringey Circle Project Officer will need to be a team player, entrepreneurial and creative, with a passion to improve the lives of people over 50.

To apply, you are asked to provide a copy of your CV and a personal statement of no more than 2 sides of A4 detailing why you are applying and how you meet the person specification criteria – all applications will be reviewed against the person specification criteria so it is important to address these in your personal statement. Please also submit a  completed monitoring form. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

We look forward to hearing from you!

This is a new and exciting management role which sits between the Reprieve casework team and the development and outreach and finance teams. You will be responsible for managing the delivery and administration of a European Commission funded, 1.35 million euro, multi-country and multi-partner project focused on restricting the use of the death penalty in the Middle East and North Africa. You will also help coordinate the delivery of other complex projects relating to the Middle East and North Africa death penalty work. Depending on your skills and experience, you may also lead coordination of our casework engagement with the UN.

This is a three year, full time post. For full details please see the job description or visit our website.

Part time, 14 hours per week

Fixed Term Contract ending 31 December 2020

Leonard Cheshire is recruiting for a Project Support Assistant – Digital Inclusion to support the delivery of our Digital Inclusion Programmes. The role will provide administrative support to ensure the smooth delivery of our programmes.

Our Digital Inclusion Programmes support disabled people to become digitally included, provide training to develop their skills and interests, support a number of accessible IT suites across the country and provide disabled people access to IT equipment in their homes.

The role will provide support to the Programme Officer to maintain central records for programme tracking requirements. This role will also support the regional staff with their administration.

The Project Support Assistant will effectively liaise with relevant Leonard Cheshire departments to maximise the impact of digital inclusion delivery within the organisation.

The role will maintain central resources and have a full understanding of these to enable signposting to other external organisations.

The role will work closely with regional and central staff to support our Quality & Impact delivery through client focus groups and surveys.

The role will collate reports centrally and input data into relevant templates and be expected to identify and raise inconsistencies.

Applicants will have to demonstrate experience of providing administrative support within a project environment, including but not limited to data entry, understanding of database/spreadsheets and working to deadlines/under pressure.

Applicants will have experience in handling confidential data, following procedures, have excellent communication skills and be confident dealing with a wide range of people.

The role would suit someone who enjoys working with a variety of people, who has good attention to detail, who is self-motivated, takes the initiative and who is confident using Microsoft Office packages and databases.

A satisfactory disclosure check is required for this position.

Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments

Shortlisting for this role may take place as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once a suitable candidate has been appointed.

Closing date 17th of December 2019

Passionate about bringing a change in people's health and wellbeing? We are recruiting a Project Coordinator for the Community Cancer Champions Project, to be delivered in London boroughs of Redbridge, Havering and Barking and Dagenham from November 2019 to May 2020. The aim of the project is to raise awareness on prevention of Cancer, including promoting cancer screening and thereby help prevent and early detection of cancer amongst at-risk communities in the three boroughs.  

London South East Maths Hub, based at Redriff Primary School, seeks to appoint this role:

Job Title: Project Coordinator for London South East Maths Hub (LSE Maths Hub)

Hours per week/ weeks per year: 35 hours per week, 42 weeks a year

Responsible to: London SE Maths Hub Lead

Contract term: End 31st August 2023

Job Purpose

The London South East Maths Hub is responsible for delivering projects across Bexley, Greenwich, Lewisham and Southwark to provide professional development for EYFS, Primary, Secondary and Level 3 teachers and leaders of maths education, fully funded by the DfE and supported by the NCETM.

The Project Coordinator is responsible for leading the promotion, coordination and administration of the LSE Maths Hub and its projects to support schools and colleges to achieve excellence in maths education from early years to post-16.

Please see attached job description, person specification and application form for completion. 

To apply please click on the "How to Apply" button above.

Project Coordinator - Children's Services Funding (Fixed Term - 12 months).Fixed term for 12 months

21 hours per week

£29,209 pro rata (plus allowances)

Based at Action for Children, 10 Great Queen Street, Holborn, London, WC2B 5DG, working from The Children's Society, Whitecross Studios, Banner Street, EC1Y 8ST as required.

Action for Children and The Children's Society are seeking a motivated individual to play a leading role in coordinating the activities of the UK's leading children's charities in their ongoing campaign to secure additional investment in services for children and young people provided by local authorities across England.

The successful candidate will begin working at an exciting time and building on a strong foundation of joint working over the past 12 months. The role will be based at Action for Children's London office with occasional work at The Children's Society's London office. You will be managed by the Campaigns and Activism Manager at Action for Children with regular contact time with the Public Affairs Manager at The Children's Society.

If you are a candidate with excellent communication skills, well organised, politically astute, and a grasp of the pressures facing children's services, this is the role for you.

Key activities of the role will include:

-Delivering key elements of the integrated campaign plan

-Attending external meetings to represent the campaign

-Getting involved in the research element of the campaign

-Taking decisions to advance the progress of the campaign

-Organising meetings of the children's charities associated with the campaign, drafting agendas and taking minutes.

-Supporting the communications, policy, supporter engagement and public affairs elements of the campaign

In order to be successful in this role, you must have:

-Excellent communication and organisational skills

-Keen political awareness

-Excellent team work skills

-Experience of working on a campaign

-An ability to understand complex policy areas

ABOUT ACTION FOR CHILDREN

Action for Children protects and supports over 387,000 children, young people and their families every year, providing practical and emotional care and support, ensuring their voices are heard, and campaigning to bring lasting improvements to their lives.

ABOUT THE CHILDREN'S SOCIETY

The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.

Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.

The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 8th December.

Interviews will be held on the week commencing 16th December.

The organisation, our partner, is dedicated to the provision of financial management solutions to international institutions, particularly those involved in grant-making and the implementation of grant-funded programmes in the Public & International Development sectors e.g. UNICEF & The World Bank. In turn grants are provided to a large and diverse group of non-profit organisations delivering essential programmes to communities, typically in the less-developed world.

You will provide project coordination support for the full life cycle of department assignments offered to clients; from the proposal process, contract management, assignment planning, through to assisting with the report writing, and billing.

The Project Coordinator takes responsibility for specific clients and works closely with the respective Client Manager. The project coordinator is a vital asset to the contract team and should always be able to assist as and when required.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the full lifecycle of the project, including the following key processes: Proposals, Contracting, Planning, Reporting & Billing. Depending on the individual client/contract, the following tasks may vary.

• Assist with proposal and tender submission, including preparing project budgets and schedules, ensuring that all proposals are submitted within the respective deadline and liaising with prospective staff
• Ensure that contracts are as per the issued proposals, that all terms agreed are in the firm’s best interests and support the Managers in any contract administration that may be required
• Plan the fieldwork of the project, including agreeing dates with the beneficiary (the NGO that has received the funds from the donor), liaising with internal and/or external staff to ensure they can perform the required service (financial audit, etc.) on the agreed dates and that all parties have the necessary information to ensure the project fieldwork runs smoothly
• Draw up contracts between the firm and any outside International office with whom we have liaised to be involved in the fieldwork of the project
• Monitor and track project progress and handle any issues that arise, create a Control Schedule to ensure all stakeholders are kept up to date with any project developments
• Act as the point of contact for all stakeholders (including the client, the beneficiary, internal/external teams and management)
• Assist the manager in any report-writing tasks that may be required & deliver final product to client
• Monitor internal staff working hours & expenses incurred, to ensure project budgets are adhered to
• Check and process all external suppliers’ invoices, making sure all days worked and expenses incurred are within the agreed budget, liaising with finance as and when issues arise
• Assist in client billing, ensuring that all bills issued are as per the contractual terms between the firm and the client, that all costs incurred by the firm are accounted for when creating the bill, and that all bills are paid by the client in a timely manner 
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation for future use, ensuring that all projects are properly logged and can be used in future proposals/tenders
• Any other duties appropriate to the grade and level of responsibility of this post, for which the post holder has the necessary experience and/or training
• General: translate documents, maintain filing system of documentation by client and by assignment, assist with training new project coordinators, archive files when necessary

The role requires:

Essential:

• Prior experience in a project coordination role
• Fluent English in both spoken and written communication
• Second language, especially French, Spanish or German
• Degree educated
• Competent using MS Office
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Able to prioritise, organise and multi-task
• Good numeracy skills
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written

Desirable:

• Experience of working in Financial Services or for a large International Institution
• Able to work under pressure with accuracy and focus
• Good eye for detail and the ability to follow through tasks
• Able to meet deadlines
• Able to be a self-starter and work on own initiative 
• Able to demonstrate problem solving skills
• Comfortable within a changing and developing environment 
• Able to apply relevant skills to new scenarios

Project Coordinator – Personal Support Worker Service (Ref: FMPC-1019)

Salary: £22,750 per annum
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
Contract:  1 year fixed term, with potential to extend depending on service needs.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, resourceful and motivated person to provide management support for Centre 404’s Personal Support Worker Finding and Matching Service, which provides support to people with learning disabilities living in their own homes in North London.

The post-holder will contribute to the management of the service leading on managing the rota and providing support to a large number of people through a staff team based in and around North London.

The ideal candidate will be highly organised and thorough in their working style, able to manage a busy and varied workload. They will also be flexible and able to respond well within a fast-paced environment.  Excellent IT skills, good time management, care and attention to detail are essential for this post, as are a logical and timely approach to tasks and the ability to plan ahead. 

This is an excellent opportunity for somebody to develop their skills and gain experience in a more senior role within a dynamic and innovative service.

Internal Applicants: Please submit an expression of interest that addresses the requirements of the person specification, by giving examples of how you meet each criteria to demonstrate your suitability for the post. We encourage you to draw on your experience from your existing role at Centre 404 and explain what skills you have gained from it that are relevant to this role.

Please check your email for confirmation that your application has been received and to follow further instructions if applicable.

Closing date: 18th November at 12pm, although applications will be considered for shortlisting on a rolling basis, and the closing date will be brought forward if a successful candidate is found prior to 18th November

Interviews held on: Week commencing 18th November 

Centre 404 is dedicated to staff development and supervision and we will provide a detailed induction and on-going training and support. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and we are looking to recruit people who share these values. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS check, proof of eligibility to work in the UK and two satisfactory references.

We are dedicated to providing a meaningful and rewarding work environment, as well as offering a range of perks and benefits for our staff to enjoy.

Centre 404 is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Charity ref number 299889

Simplified Recruitment is a Job Advertising Agency working on behalf of Centre 404. By applying for this position you are giving us permission to pass your CV and covering letter to a third party in relation to recruitment. A full copy of our privacy policy can be viewed on our website.

 Ref: SR506279

The Richmond Group of Charities consists of 14 health charities who work together to support people with long term health conditions to be more physically active through the `Movement for All' collaborative work programme. An important feature of this programme is the We Are Undefeatable campaign, which is delivered in partnership with two other health charities and also Sport England.

Age UK are offering a 1 year fixed term contract to a proven Campaign and Project Coordinator with experience of physical activity and behaviour change campaigns.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a group of major health organisations and Sport England in a fast paced, varied role, where you can utilise your exceptional communication and inter-personal skills to drive this ground-breaking project and campaign forward.

Interview dates 16th/17th December

You will:

* Have a successful track record of coordinating projects through the full project cycle
* Have marketing campaigns experience, ideally gained in a physical activity, health or behaviour change project
* Experienced in monitoring and evaluating projects
* Ideally be accustomed to working with charities and/or grant making bodies
* Have experience of presenting at and coordinating events such as meetings, conferences, workshops and seminars
* Feel confident working in a fast paced, complex environment, working collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders
* Have excellent organisational and time management skills, working effectively and calmly under pressure
* Be aware of your target audiences for physical activity and behaviour change projects

What we offer in return

* 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
* A fantastic pension (with up to 9% employer contributions)
* Health cash plan
* Annual Season Ticket loan (spread the cost of your commute)
* Cycle to work scheme
* Shopping discounts and many more excellent benefits

Additional Information

For a full list of benefits please click here https://www.ageuk.org.uk/about-us/jobs/employee-benefits/

Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria. We welcome requests for flexible working.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Creative Support is one of the largest, national not-for-profit providers of care and support services.

We are looking for a highly motivated Project Manager to manage a person-centred supported living service in Camden that supports 5 male service users with a learning disability within a high quality community based service.

You must be warm, caring and totally committed to providing high quality, active support which enables people to lead fulfilling lives. You will have previous management or supervisory experience gained in a similar setting and will be a great role model for our staff. You will embrace the opportunity to combine leadership and management with holistic, personalised support, including the provision of dignified personal care. Your role will include:

• Assisting the Area Manager in ensuring that the service meets and surpasses CQC standards and the contract specification.

• Collaborating effectively with service users, their families, friends and professional colleagues to maximise client outcomes.

• Working with service users’ to attain new daily living skills and build on existing ones.

• Supervising a team of around 5 staff members.

Our services enjoy an excellent reputation within Camden and are based in a lively North London location. We enjoy excellent relationships with the multi-disciplinary team and partner agencies. Our hard working staff are committed and well-motivated whilst our local management team is mutually supportive.

You will be expected to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service. This will include working early mornings, late evenings, weekends and bank holidays on a rota system. The service provides 280 commissioned support hours a week at present.

Creative Support is committed to your professional development and offers on-going training and the opportunity to undertake a Diploma in Health & Social Care (Level 4 or 5) and other practitioner/leadership training. We would be delighted to hear from you.

Location: Southwark, London

Position: Family Support Coordinator - Bump to Babe

Hours: 30 hours per week

Contract type: Fixed term for 1 year - maternity cover

Salary: £24,174 - £25,951 (plus £3,470 London weighting) pro-rata

Start time: January 2020

Application deadline: Thursday 12th December at 5pm. Interviews will take place on 18th December.

About us

Home-Start Southwark has been providing targeted early intervention for vulnerable children and families for the past 24 years.  Our team of Coordinators recruit, train and support volunteers from the local community who help families to build on their strengths and increase their potential to make changes to improve their lives.

About the role

This is an exciting role where you will be able to work closely with our fabulous volunteers to deliver professional peer support for struggling families. You will also work directly with families with a range of complex needs to support them to achieve the best outcomes they can. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to continue the development of our Bump to Babe project that supports women through the perinatal period via one to one support and within targeted group activities.

About You

• You will have experience of implementing early intervention and prevention strategies with children & families
• You are skilled in building strong relationships with parents, volunteers and multi-agency partners
• It is desirable you have experience of delivering evidenced-based parenting programmes
• You are able to work proactively with volunteers supporting their practice and enabling their development
• You are accountable and responsible, always doing what you say you will do to high standards
• You are determined, resourceful and confident to deliver the best outcomes for children & families

How to Apply

To apply, please read the guidance for applicants and complete the application form.

Our ambition is to continue to develop outstanding services that meet the needs of our community; if you want to be part of our future, we would love to meet you to discuss this further.

To find out more about this role: Please see the full job description and application form.

To find out more about Home-Start Southwark: Please see our website.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity: Please call our Home-Start Southwark office and ask to speak to Juliet.

Home-Start is committed to safe recruitment as an important part of safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults. Home-Start is committed to Equal Opportunities.