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The University of Salford Students’ Union is the independent representative body of students at the University of Salford. We are a democratically run charity led by elected student representatives – working to make sure that the University experience is the amazing, life-changing experience it should be for Salford students.
It's a really exciting time to join the Students' Union as we begin to grow and enhance our services to enable us to empower all Salford students to become unstoppable. Over the next few years, we are focusing on offering something for every student, nurturing personal and professional development and student health and wellbeing - both on-campus and virtually, as we emerge from the pandemic.
As Social Media & Content Coordinator, you will play a key role in ensuring that the Students’ Union engages effectively with our members, through our digital marketing and social media activity. You’ll also support the marketing department and teams across the organisation in creating content for our campaigns, ensuring that we get our messages across in engaging and interesting ways.
The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and a writing style that can turn complex messages into engaging content that is relevant to our diverse audience. You’ll also have some experience and knowledge of social media campaigns, and be confident in using a range of digital tools and platforms.
Whilst it’s important to us that our colleagues have an appreciation for and interest in the issues impacting students, you don’t necessarily need to have experience in Higher Education. We’re interested in your potential, and are looking for talented change-makers that share our values and can bring their passion and great ideas to the work we do for Salford students. In return, you'll get to work in one of the most exciting cities in the UK, as part of a vibrant and innovative campus, with a talented, supportive and inclusive team. You'll have access to a wide range of benefits, an excellent work-life balance, and brilliant opportunities to develop your career in the charity sector.
If you're excited to empower others and contribute to making our 25,000 members unstoppable, whilst building your career in a friendly and fun organisation, we'd really love to hear from you.
Please visit our website to download the full recruitment pack for more information, and submit your application via our online application form. You will need to provide an up-to-date copy of your CV, and answer questions related to the person specification for the role. These can be found in the Recruitment Pack and within our Application Form.
Closing date for applications: Monday, 11th October at 9am
Support Coordinator
This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to support them following stroke. We’re looking for an innovative, passionate and professional individual with excellent communication and organisational skills to join our Stroke Recovery Service based in Wigan.
Position: Stroke Association Support Coordinator
Location: Home based - Wigan with regular travel across the service area
Hours: Part-time, 30 hours per week
Salary: Circa £19,800 per annum (full-time equivalent £23,100)
Contract: This is a fixed term contract until 31 March 2022. Our services are contracted; we currently have funding for this contract until 31 March 2022
Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.
Closing Date: 3 October 2021
Interview Date: 14 October 2021 and 15 October 2021
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic interviews may be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application
The Role
The service aims to identify and address the needs of stroke survivors and carers across the stroke pathway, by providing a range of innovative support solutions, supporting them to meet their desired outcomes.
A key part of the role will be to recruit, train and manage a team of volunteers, to support service users and the delivery of the service.
Reporting to the Stroke Association Support Manager, the Stroke Association Support Coordinator will:
- Support new stroke survivors and their carers from hospital discharge into the community.
- Provide personalised information, advice and support.
- Support clients to make informed lifestyle changes which will help them to prevent further strokes
- Be accountable for volunteers, so experience of recruiting, training and managing volunteers would be an advantage.
About You
The Stroke Association Support Coordinator will have experience/background in:
- A caring profession ideally with experience of supporting people with disabilities.
- Setting up and running support groups.
This role is home based, but extensive travel is required across the local area and occasionally further afield.
The ability to drive and the use of a car with business use cover are essential to fulfil the requirements of the role.
To fulfil the requirements of the role you must abode and have the right to work in the U.K.
Please submit your CV and a covering letter of no more than two pages demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience.
About the Organisation
Stroke Association. Rebuilding lives after stroke.
When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. That’s because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. Recovery is tough, but with the right specialist support and a ton of courage and determination, the brain can adapt.
We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there.
We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives.
We’re working to improve the diversity of our team. Because we know that individuality leads to a richer experience for our people and better support for those affected by stroke.
We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. And we’re particularly looking to increase the number of applications from those with lived experience of stroke and those from under-represented communities.
Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help us rebuild them and join our team.
In 2019, we developed a bold new corporate strategy so that we can rebuild more lives after stroke and make a bigger difference to people’s lives. To help us deliver our strategy and make a real difference, we are looking to recruit talented people to a number of new roles. If you would like to support stroke survivors to rebuild their lives, we want to hear from you!
You may also have experience in areas such as Care Coordinator, Stroke Support, Stroke, Care, Care Worker, Support Worker, Carer, Care Team Leader, Support Team Leader, Volunteering Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Support Group, Support and Advice, Social Care, Carer Support, Support Service, Vulnerable Adult, Social Care and Support Officer, Rehabilitation Coordinator, Volunteering Manager, Care and Support Officer, Social Care Worker, Health, Health Care, Support Worker, Care Worker, Social Care Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Relief Support Worker, Support Worker Disabilities, Day Centre Support Worker, Rehabilitation Support Worker, Night Support Worker, Stroke Support Worker, Disability, Disability Support, Stroke.
Support Coordinator
This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to support them following stroke. We’re looking for an innovative, passionate and professional individual with excellent communication and organisational skills to join our Stroke Recovery Service based in eastern Cheshire, Macclesfield.
Position: Stroke Association Support Coordinator
Location: Home based – Eastern Cheshire with regular travel across the service area
Hours: Part-time, 28 hours per week
Salary: Circa £18,480 per annum (full time equivalent £23,100 per annum)
Contract: This is a fixed term contract until 31 March 2022. Our services are contracted, we currently have funding for this contract until 31 March 2022
Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.
Closing Date: 3 October 2021
Interview Date: 14 October 2021 and 15 October 2021
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic interviews may be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application
The Role
The service aims to identify and address the needs of stroke survivors and carers across the stroke pathway, by providing a range of innovative support solutions, supporting them to meet their desired outcomes.
A key part of the role will be to recruit, train and manage a team of volunteers, to support service users and the delivery of the service.
Reporting to the Stroke Association Service Delivery Coach, the Stroke Association Support Coordinator will:
- Support new stroke survivors and their carers from hospital discharge into the community.
- Provide personalised information, advice and support.
- Support clients to make informed lifestyle changes which will help them to prevent further strokes
- Be accountable for volunteers, so experience of recruiting, training and managing volunteers would be an advantage.
About You
The Stroke Association Support Coordinator will have experience/background in:
- A caring profession ideally with experience of supporting people with disabilities.
- Setting up and running support groups.
This role is home based, but extensive travel is required across the local area and occasionally further afield.
The ability to drive and the use of a car with business use cover are essential to fulfil the requirements of the role.
Please submit your CV and a covering letter of no more than two pages demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience.
About the Organisation
Stroke Association. Rebuilding lives after stroke.
When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. That’s because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. Recovery is tough, but with the right specialist support and a ton of courage and determination, the brain can adapt.
We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there.
We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives.
We’re working to improve the diversity of our team. Because we know that individuality leads to a richer experience for our people and better support for those affected by stroke.
We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. And we’re particularly looking to increase the number of applications from those with lived experience of stroke and those from under-represented communities.
Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help us rebuild them and join our team.
In 2019, we developed a bold new corporate strategy so that we can rebuild more lives after stroke and make a bigger difference to people’s lives. To help us deliver our strategy and make a real difference, we are looking to recruit talented people to a number of new roles. If you would like to support stroke survivors to rebuild their lives, we want to hear from you!
You may also have experience in areas such as Care Coordinator, Stroke Support, Stroke, Care, Care Worker, Support Worker, Carer, Care Team Leader, Support Team Leader, Volunteering Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Support Group, Support and Advice, Social Care, Carer Support, Support Service, Vulnerable Adult, Social Care and Support Officer, Rehabilitation Coordinator, Volunteering Manager, Care and Support Officer, Social Care Worker, Health, Health Care, Support Worker, Care Worker, Social Care Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Relief Support Worker, Support Worker Disabilities, Day Centre Support Worker, Rehabilitation Support Worker, Night Support Worker, Stroke Support Worker, Disability, Disability Support, Stroke.
LGBT Foundation is looking for a creative and ambitious individual with a passion for marketing and communications to join us as our Communications Coordinator!
LGBT Foundation’s work is driven by two-way communication with the LGBT communities we serve. Our national influence and visibility continue to grow as does the range and ambition of our work. We are looking for a Communications Coordinator to support the delivery of our national marketing and communications campaigns. You will work closely with our Communications Manager, the communications team and the wider services and projects team to plan, implement and increase the profile of our services, nationwide activities and opportunities to a wide range of audiences.
The post holder will:
- help market LGBT Foundation and advocate for our work
- lead national campaigns
- enhance our e-marketing campaigns
- work with the team to promote our programme of events
We are taking positive action to encourage applications from people of colour (PoC) and other racially minoritised communities, trans, non-binary and/or older people (aged 50+), to improve the representation of colleagues from these communities in our staff team.
* Trans is an umbrella & inclusive term used to describe people whose gender identity differs in some way from that which they were assigned at birth; including non-binary people, cross dressers and those who partially or incompletely identify with their sex assigned at birth.
Salary: £24,061 (+10% Pension)
Special Terms: Full time, Permanent
Reporting to: Communications Manager
Closing Date: 9am, Monday 11th October 2021.
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Diocesan Safeguarding Trainer
Church of England, Blackburn, Lancashire
Part-time 17.5 hours per week
Summary
The role will lead in developing and delivering diocesan safeguarding training to diocesan and parish staff and volunteers across the diocese, both face to face and virtually.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and deliver a high-quality programme of safeguarding training in line with Church of England and Diocesan policy to all accountable roles across the Diocese
• Gain understanding of existing training provisions and guidelines and develop a Training Needs Analysis and Training plan for the Diocese
• Liaise with and support he Parish Safeguarding Officers (PS0’s) and incumbents with regards to Safeguarding training.
What we are looking for:
A strong track recrod in developing and delivering high quality training
Good coaching skills
A Self-motivated and well organised individual
Demostrable understanding of safeguarding childrenand/or vulnerable adults
What we are giving in return:
Pension - The DBF offers an employee 10% contributory pension scheme.
Holidays - Full time DBF employees are entitled to 25 days’ annual leave per year, in addition to the eight bank and public holidays. An additional day is added for each completed years’ service up to 5 years’ service. This post-holder will be entitled to a pro-rata share of the full-time amount.
Working Environment - we have a friendly working atmosphere within a modern well equippped office with family friendly flexible working
A clear, enhanced Data Barring Service check is required for this role.
Closing date for this post will be 26 September 2021.
Interviews will be held on 14 October at the Diocesan Offices, Clayton House, Walker Office Park, Blackburn BB1 2QE
PTMWA is a women-led organisation whose vision is to ensure that people, suffering, or at risk of domestic abuse receive appropriate support. We assist recovery by providing safe accommodation, specialist support services and by working in partnership with other agencies. We also run the only museum dedicated to telling the story of women’s fight for the right to vote at our Pankhurst Centre headquarters.
We are a diverse organisation, c31% of our staff identify as BME, c12% as LGBT+. We span the generations with c11% of staff being aged 18-24 and 25% aged 55-64. And, c11% of staff identify as having a disability.
Our staff, volunteers and service users have taken time to reflect on who we are and what we do when we are at our best. This reflection showed that we can proudly claim to be:
Courageous by challenging inequality, stepping forward and making change
Affirming by supporting and inspiring, paying attention to discover what matters
Generous by sharing our skills, creating energetic positive links, and thriving together
Rooted by being secure in our communities, participating and nurturing a sense of belonging
About You:
You will be a pro-active, reliable individual who reflects the values of PTMWA in all that you do. Your experiences, whether in paid or voluntary work, will enable you to fulfil the role requirements but it is your attitude and character that will make you a successful team member.
You will enjoy a challenge and actively participate in delivering and developing services of the highest standard. You will be an experienced and enthusiastic team member who has good communication skills. You will be experienced in administration and be able to work to deadlines, prioritising busy workloads.
About the role:
All roles are subject to a DBS check and we seek 2 x references, 1 of whom must be your current employer if applicable.
Volunteer Coordinator – 1 role available
You will lead the effective implementation of the MWA Reach volunteer strategy, including the recruitment, induction, training, support and supervision of all volunteers. You will be required to manage the volunteer rota ensuring adequate cover for all activities and events. You will provide regular supervision for volunteers and be first point of contact for any queries. You will prepare reports for Board of Trustees and Management. You will capture outputs and inputs through monitoring the volunteer programme by completion of registration forms, monitoring forms and evaluation forms. You will be able to communicate with a range of people from volunteers to service users and partner organisations via telephone, email and letter. Ultimately you will ensure the efficient and smooth operation of the volunteer programme.
Hours of work: 35 per week
Salary: £21 077 per annum (Pay review pending)
Duration: Permanent subject to continued funding
Annual Leave: 25 days plus Bank Holidays, pro rata for part-time workers
To Apply: Application packs can be downloaded from our website.
Application forms should be returned: by midnight on 19th September 2021. Interviews will be held on 30th September 2021. If you have not heard from us by 25th September 2021, your application has been unsuccessful.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Dementia Service empowers and supports individuals and families from all backgrounds living across the Rochdale Borough. The project aims to increase access to appropriate services and provide support at the right time working towards tailoring dementia care services to ethnically diverse Communities.
The Dementia Activities Wellbeing Coordinator will work primarily with those experiencing memory loss, those living with Dementia, their carers and families, working in collaboration with Bounce Back providers, external agencies and stakeholders (including health, social services and other voluntary sector providers). They will provide activities, advice and improved access to information, guidance and support to those experiencing memory loss, those living with Dementia, carers and families, aiming to reach those groups who tend not to engage in mainstream services, during the pre and post diagnostic process.
The service will offer a person-centred approach helping carers to focus on their own mental health and wellbeing, and enhance their independence, so they are able to identify their own needs, gain a greater level of independence and access appropriate services.
The Dementia Activities Wellbeing Coordinator will work in partnership with organisations to review and identify challenges and barriers to accessing/providing support. Identify and implement appropriate models/methods of support and good practice to promote and facilitate improved quality of life for people experiencing memory loss and living with dementia.
Specific aims and objectives of the Service include:
- Seeking and accepting referrals for those presenting symptoms of dementia or have a diagnosis of dementia, and need help with accessing services/organisations that can provide the type of support required.
- Develop a proactive approach in reaching those who need the support who may not be aware of the Dementia Service, or may be regarded as “hidden”.
- Working with those experiencing memory loss, living with dementia, carers and family members to assess their individual needs, support them in accessing relevant information using appropriate methods of communication, and in community languages if required, within an established timescale.
- Maintain accurate, up to date client support plans and client records.
- Work with individuals, carers and/or family members to establish an exit strategy and were appropriate signposting them to other, more appropriate services.
- Take responsibility for liaising with relevant statutory and voluntary services, providing a wrap-around service for individuals, carers and/or family members to ensure they are able to access a clear pathway of services in meeting their needs.
- Develop networks with partner organisations who also work in the field of dementia, mental health, disabilities, benefits and income advice, including Primary and Secondary care, Adult Social Care and health and welfare organisations, with the aim of empowering individuals to make informed choices.
- Take responsibility for representing the needs of people with memory loss, living with dementia and their carers via drop-in sessions, attendance at local forums, events and conferences.
- Identify areas of need and service development to maximise the availability of local resources and to facilitate access to services.
- Work with the Dementia Wellbeing Services Team at Rochdale and District Mind and partner organisations in raising awareness of Dementia, the impact it has on individuals, carers and/or families and the support available in the Borough.
- Provide strategies and explore educational pathways to increase the knowledge and understanding of carers and/or families around dementia.
- Work with the Dementia Wellbeing Services Team at Rochdale and District Mind to provide advocacy support for families and/or carers, ensuring a quality holistic service is provided.
- Work in partnership with Bounce Back providers, local and partner agencies, including professionals and groups to develop creative access for the BAME community, which is culturally appropriate and provides sensitive support options they can access.
- Work alongside Dementia Wellbeing Services Team to create, develop and facilitate a platform for dementia carers and/or families, so that they have a voice and feed into decision making policies, procedures and pathways, which have an impact in shaping services within the borough.
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Programme Co-ordinator
Full Time 37.5 hours per week
London, Birmingham, Manchester
£20,000 per annum (plus £3,000 London Weighting if applicable)
Who we are looking for
We are looking for a motivated and talented event delivery professional to join the Programmes team as a Programme Co-ordinator (internally known as Programme Associate) on a permanent contract.
This role will support the operational delivery (end to end programme management) of a specific cohort, programme or number of programmes.
The Programme Co-ordinator will work as part of a team owning the end to end experience of stakeholders on a range of programmes, helping them engage effectively with their chosen programme or programmes and ensuring they receive an excellent level of customer service.
The successful candidate will Support with stakeholder engagement, answering queries and building effective relationships, to create and maintain excellent stakeholder journey experiences. The role will also support programme delivery and attend events and will be responsible for maintaining and monitoring accurate and up to date stakeholder records and information
This team will provide the interface between the organisation and these stakeholders, liaising with other teams to ensure that they experience the highest quality service.
Applications will be considered for all office locations.
For more details, please refer to the detailed Job Description and Person Specification in the Job Pack, available in the Downloads section on our company vacancy page for this role.
Who are Ambition Institute?
At Ambition Institute we help schools tackling educational disadvantage to keep getting better, and help their teachers and school leaders to become more expert over time. That’s how we’ll make sure every child gets a great education and the best possible start in life.
- We train teachers and leaders at all levels to get better at the things that make the biggest difference: what you teach, how you teach it, and how you create the conditions for schools to thrive.
- We share what works. Everyone can benefit from evidence of how great teaching and leadership can improve schools and change lives, so we connect people to the latest research and best practice.
- We champion every teacher and school leader’s potential to develop, as the driving force for sustainable school improvement.
Our offer
We are happy to announce that we will be able to offer you:
- Agile working culture, so you can control how you work.
- Staff affinity networks that help keep equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our work.
- Enhanced maternity pay after a year’s service.
- Shared parental leave package.
- Access to free, confidential 24/7 wellbeing and support line.
- Professional development offer for all staff.
- 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays.
- Employer pension contribution of 11% (10% pension plus 1% national insurance rebate).
- Interest free season ticket / bike loans.
How to apply
All applications must be received by the closing date, midnight on 26th September 2021.
Interviews are expected to take place on 7th and 8th October 2021.
To apply for this role, or any of our other vacancies or for any questions or queries please visit our website.
Equality and diversity matter to us. If you think you’d be suited to one of our roles we’d love to hear from you regardless of age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexuality.
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Office Co-ordinator
Hours
24 hours, over 4 days
Grade
Grade 1, point 1
£11,852.80 (already pro-rated to 24 hours)
Location
Cheadle - Therapy & Specialist Support
Reports to
Head of Therapy
Job purpose
The purpose of the Office Co-ordinator is to support the Therapy & Specialist Support (TSS) team to provide a high quality and efficient service to families, young people, professionals and colleagues working in a range of settings and services both within and external to the Trust.
You will join an established team of office-based co-ordinator colleagues as a key member of our TSS team - including Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Sleep Services, PBS and Psychology,providing support as required
You will represent the Together Trust, often being the first point of contact for families and professionals who seek support, information and advice.
About the role
We would like to welcome a new office coordinator to join Therapy & Specialist Support team at the Trust. Working alongside office-based coordinator colleagues, you will play a key role in supporting our team of professionals as well as making a difference to the many who contact us for support and advice.
The Office Co-ordinator works closely with the TSS Head of Therapy Services to establish integrated and effective communication between Therapy & Specialist Support and other departments within the Together Trust.
You will attend and participate in staff meetings, supervision, training and appraisals as agreed with the Head of Therapy.
You must be flexible in their approach and be able to work independently, and use their initiative to undertake tasks which may not be explicit within the job description.
About you
Qualifications
- Educated to minimum A Level and/or NVQ Level 3
- Very good literacy and numeracy skills
Experience & Knowledge
- Experience of working with SEN legislation
- Experience of liaising with families who require support for their children who have additional needs
- Knowledge and understanding of Autism Spectrum Conditions and the impact that ASC may have on young people and their family
Skills, abilities and aptitudes relevant to this post
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent telephone manner, professional and courteous
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other IT systems including databases
- Ability to work independently demonstrating initiative and proactivity
- Ability to work in an organised and methodical manner
- Ability to develop and maintain efficient record keeping systems
- Ability to communicate with a wide range of audiences, including other employees within the Together Trust, parents, SENCOs and other professionals
- Ability to identify work priorities and manage own workload to meet deadlines whilst ensuing that lower priority work is kept up to date
- Ability to show sensitivity and objectivity in dealing with confidential issues
- Receptive to new ideas, approaches and challenges
Personal Qualities
- Committed to high standards of customer service
- Committed to equality and diversity
- Committed to own continuing professional development
- Appreciates the significance of safeguarding and shows a personal commitment to safeguarding
- An conscientious, reliable person who is punctual and flexible
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upReach is an award-winning social mobility charity supporting less-advantaged students to secure graduate jobs in sectors including Consulting, Government & Public Sector, Law and Technology. We deliver a comprehensive programme of professional development to over 2,000 students, working in close partnership with leading employers such as Civil Service, Deloitte, FactSet, Goldman Sachs, McKinsey and Slaughter and May.
upReach is recruiting for our unique Future Charity Leaders Programme (FCLP). This opportunity would suit individuals who have a passion for social mobility and are looking to gain exposure to various aspects of charity management while working with young people who are exploring their career options. We would welcome applications from those with experience in the corporate world who are looking for a career change, recent graduates, and those graduating in 2021.
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Key Information
upReach’s Future Charity Leaders Programme is a unique 2.5 year programme combining delivery work supporting our Associates (4 days per week), with exposure to key aspects of charity management (1 day per week).
Programme Coordinators work directly with students, partner employers and universities to deliver our core programmes of support across all career sectors.
Role: Programme Coordinator, FCLP
Location: Bristol, London, Manchester, Newcastle, or Nottingham
Hours: 40 hours per week, 9am - 6pm
Start date: January 2022, with a few spaces available for an immediate start
Duration: Permanent
Reporting to: Programme Manager
Salary: £23,000 per annum (£24,000 if based in London)
Application Deadline: 5pm Thursday 30th September 2021
About the Role & The Programme
upReach’s Future Charity Leaders Programme (FCLP) is a 2.5 year programme combining delivery work supporting our Associates (4 days per week) with exposure to a range of aspects of charity management (1 day per week). The programme is designed either for high-calibre graduates from any university, academic subject and background, or for those with experience in the corporate world who are looking for a career change and experience in the charity sector.
The programme works on a rotational basis, providing individuals with six months experience in up to five of the below areas of charity management:
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Alumni Programme
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Branding, Design & Marketing
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Employer Partnerships
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Development Events & Projects
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External Affairs
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Finance & Operations
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Fundraising & Development
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HR & Governance
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Safeguarding & Associate Welfare
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Impact Measurement & Reporting
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Social Media & Communication
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Tech Project Management
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University Partnerships
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Volunteer Management
In addition to the charity management rotations, an FCLP Programme Coordinator will be responsible for delivering personalised employment-focused support to a cohort of approximately 80 Associates, helping transform their lives by giving them the necessary skills to secure a top job. During a typical week, you should expect to be working with undergraduates and supporting the charity in a key area of its operations.
Core delivery responsibilities for an FCLP Programme Coordinator will include:
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Building and maintaining strong relationships with Associates, supporting them to achieve their career goals
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Developing and delivering professional development-focused support
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Individual and small group work with Associates
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Supporting Associates when applying to undergraduate positions and graduate jobs
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Developing sector and/or employability skill knowledge while building resources to support all Associates
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Developing and maintaining strong relationships with university and employer partners
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Planning and delivering events and workshops with partners
Person Specification
This position would be suited to individuals who are committed to upReach’s mission and are interested in learning about, and gaining experience in, charity management. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about social-mobility and believe that background should not be a barrier to graduate employment.
Essential Skills/Experience:
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Experience working in a fast-paced environment and working independently to find solutions to problems
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Strong organisational and time management skills with a keen eye for detail and the ability to manage a varied workload
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At least a Grade ‘B’ in Maths and English GCSE (if you have extenuating circumstances, let us know)*
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University degree (2:1 or higher) in any discipline, or equivalent experience
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Self-motivation and an ability to work in a small team as well as independently
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Excellent communication skills and strong written English
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Ability to engage and communicate confidently with undergraduates, corporate volunteers (mentors) and employers via phone, email, and in person
*The nature of the role requires a high standard of Maths and English, and the ability to quickly review a large amount of information and identify and communicate key themes clearly. Applicants may demonstrate this through the academic qualifications shown above and/or other relevant experience. As our beneficiaries are all undergraduates, a good understanding of the university experience is essential, although it is not necessary that this was acquired through personally gaining a degree.
Desirable Skills/Experience:
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Knowledge of the graduate labour market in the UK and experience supporting individuals through an application process
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Strong negotiation skills and experience in roles requiring influence
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Experience with public speaking or leading workshops
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Experience working in one or more of the career sectors that upReach support Associates applying to
Values & Competencies
upReach upholds the following values:
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Perseverance
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Integrity
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Advocacy
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Aspiration
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Proactivity
We are looking for candidates to display the following competencies during the application stages:
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Problem solving and decision making
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Planning and organising
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Collaboration
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Passion and motivation
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Communication skills
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Christian Aid is passionate about challenging the power structures that create poverty in our world. We believe the world can and must be changed so that there is equality, dignity and freedom for all to live a life free from poverty. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our team and to make this change happen.
About the role
The Central Supporter Engagement Coordinator role is a crucial role within the England team, and will work closely with the Church Engagement Fundraising Team. The post holder will be a first point of contact for many of the individuals, churches and communities that support Christian Aid in England, as Christian Aid builds a movement to tackle poverty and its root causes. You will support and inspire our supporters to Give, Act and Pray for our work, as well as helping to grow our supporter base, diversify how supporters engage with us and influence Christian Aid processes to improve supporter care.
About you
As the Central Supporter Engagement Coordinator, you will be passionate about engaging with and inspiring others to maintain and build their involvement with the movement. You will have excellent communication skills - both oral and written. You will be a highly organised individual, able to manage competing demands while meeting deadlines.
Based in the Warrington Office, you will have an understanding of databases and will be able to record engagements with our supporters, and use these opportunities to proactively gain further support and deepen involvement by bringing them closer to Christian Aid.
Further information
This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country where this position is based.
From 1 July 2021, the process for completing right to work checks has changed and we can no longer accept EU passports or ID cards as valid proof of right to work, with the exception of Irish citizens.
There are now two types of right to work checks: a manual check and an online check. A manual check can be completed against relevant documentation as outlined by the Home Office. An online check can be completed if you hold digital proof of your immigration status in the UK. We will require your share code and date of birth to carry out this check. Please see Government website for more information on acceptable documents.
All successful candidates will require either a Basic or Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service certificate (DBS) and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. Information will be forwarded to you by the HR team with your offer.
We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief. We particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic (BAME) candidates.
Christian Aid is committed to providing a safe and trusted environment for every person connected to the work we do; and to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour including sexual harassment and exploitation, abuse, and financial misconduct. Any candidate offered a job with Christian Aid is expected to share and demonstrate our values and adhere to Christian Aid's Safeguarding policy and sign Christian Aid's Code of Conduct.
You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.
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Thanks to significant new funding TLC: Talk Listen, Change is growing and are looking for a manager to lead the Make a Change project.
TLC: Talk, Listen, Change is a dynamic, leading relationships charity based in Greater Manchester.
Make a Change
Make a Change is a whole-community approach to domestic abuse perpetration, offering interventions for those using abusive behaviour in their intimate or previously intimate relationships, support for their partners and/or ex-partners, community outreach, and workforce development to help recognise and respond to domestic abuse perpetration effectively. The model is designed to fill a significant gap in current service provision, for situations where people know that domestic abuse is taking place, but where the behaviour or concerns have not yet met the threshold for a statutory / family court / criminal justice referral.
The role
In this role you will be responsible for managing the operational, financial and strategic delivery of the Make a Change Project and developing relationships with commissioners/funders and extending the impact of the project through outreach, training, workshops and the provision of specialist advice to other external stakeholders.
About you
You will, through collaboration and influence, deliver impact and improvements to
the effective running of the Make a Change project managing a team of Case Workers and developing our community outreach. You will understand the context of working in the Domestic Abuse Sector, with demonstrable abilities to translate this into effective delivery and outcomes for individuals. You will also have knowledge of Safeguarding legislation and experience of managing Safeguarding issues. Above all you will have a solution focused attitude to providing positive leadership in a changing environment.
We want you to feel empowered to bring your best to this role, so we encourage flexible working around core hours. We offer an annual continuous Professional Development allowance, generous annual leave entitlement and Birthday leave.
About us
Funding secured will enable TLC: Talk, Listen Change to grow our work with perpetrators of domestic abuse, their partners, and families. Over the coming twelve months, we are expanding existing programmes and developing several new ones, reaching considerably more people than we ever have before, and pioneering new approaches in this crucial area of work. This is a pivotal time for TLC: Talk Listen Change and we are looking for enthusiastic, experienced, engaged and highly motivated people to join our rapidly expanding team.
We aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest pool, reflecting the diverse range of people we support.
We want to make our recruitment processes accessible to everyone, so if there is any way that we can support you to be the best you can be, please contact us.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Please note: we will be shortlisting applications on an on-going basis so we encourage applicants not to wait until the closing date to submit an application where possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
OASIS NAVIGATOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT WORKERS (x4)
PART / FULL TIME ROLES AVAILABLE
FIXED TERM CONTRACT TO SEPTEMBER 2022
SALARY: £23,630 p.a. (as a full-time role)
Are you interested in joining a team of Youth Development Workers working on a groundbreaking project, supporting A&E Departments in the Greater Manchester area in reducing the harm to young people from violence? Oasis is hiring and has a range of part/full time roles available now!
Key responsibilities for the Youth Development Workers will be:
- Offering intensive 1:1 support to young people who present to A&E due to violence, including support for the parent / carers and family unit.
- Designing a bespoke plan for the young person (inc referrals partners, agencies)
- Developing the skills of staff within A&E in engaging with young people who come into A&E as a result of a violent incident.
- Engaging with GMCA Community Safety Team and GM Police
- Take part in the evaluation, strategy, and development of the project in an ongoing process.
Amongst other requirements, the successful post holder must have:
- A demonstratable relevant experience OR qualification in Youth & Community (JNC) or Social Work (QSW) or SEND
- Proven experience working with young people ‘at risk’.
- Reliability, with a flexible approach to changes and able to work unsocial hours
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a newly created project based in A&E Departments, making a difference to communities on a local level, while individually improving the life chances of young people. As part of the package, Oasis offers:
- A pension scheme, currently offering 7% employer contribution
- A generous holiday allowance and training opportunities
- A supportive, friendly work environment, with flexible working arrangements
A range of roles are available with hours ranging from 20-40 hours per week for 12 months contract. If anyone is interested in taking this opportunity as a secondment than please check out the Oasis website for further details.
If you are interested in this position, please check out the Oasis website for an Application Pack. (CVs alone will not be accepted). We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups.
Completed applications should be returned by 9am Thursday 7th October 2021.
Interviews will take place on Thursday 14th October 2021 (possibly in person or online)
Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.
The successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Oasis cannot assist with sponsorship or visas.
Oasis supports Equal Opportunities. Registered Charity No. 1026487
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Thanks to significant new funding TLC: Talk Listen, Change is growing and are looking for a Project Worker to deliver Make a Change in Bury and Oldham.
TLC: Talk, Listen, Change is a dynamic, leading relationships charity based in Greater Manchester.
Make a Change
Make a Change is a whole-community approach to domestic abuse perpetration, offering interventions for those using abusive behaviour in their intimate or previously intimate relationships, support for their partners and/or ex-partners, community outreach, and workforce development to help recognise and respond to domestic abuse perpetration effectively. The model is designed to fill a significant gap in current service provision, for situations where people know that domestic abuse is taking place, but where the behaviour or concerns have not yet met the threshold for a statutory / family court / criminal justice referral.
The role
In this role you will directly manage a case load working directly with people who have been abusive to a partner. You will complete suitability assessments, deliver group and one to one work, liaise with survivor safety workers, reporting and where needed, advocacy work. You will also work closely with case workers from partner organisations to ensure the safety of survivors and children throughout the course of the intervention. The role also includes extending the impact of the project through outreach, training, workshops and the provision of specialist advice to other external stakeholders.
About you
You will have direct experience of working with vulnerable service users and experience of working within a public protection/safeguarding multi-agency setting. You will also have experience of managing Safeguarding issues. Above all you will be comfortable with conflict management, and you’ll bring a positive, solution focused attitude.
We want you to feel empowered to bring your best to this role, so we encourage flexible working around core hours. We offer an annual continuous Professional Development allowance, generous annual leave entitlement and Birthday leave.
About us
Funding secured will enable TLC: Talk, Listen Change to grow our work with perpetrators of domestic abuse, their partners, and families. Over the coming twelve months, we are expanding existing programmes and developing several new ones, reaching considerably more people than we ever have before, and pioneering new approaches in this crucial area of work. This is a pivotal time for TLC: Talk Listen Change and we are looking for enthusiastic, experienced, engaged and highly motivated people to join our rapidly expanding team.
We aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest pool, reflecting the diverse range of people we support.
We want to make our recruitment processes accessible to everyone, so if there is any way that we can support you to be the best you can be, please contact us.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Please note: we will be shortlisting applications on an on-going basis so we encourage applicants not to wait until the closing date to submit an application where possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The location of this role is flexible, with frequent national travel required, including occasional travel to our head office in central London. We have office bases in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle and Bristol.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead the delivery and growth of the Firstline leadership programme and our new leadership programme for Heads of Service (Headline) starting in October 2021. These are both national leadership development programmes which target good social work managers and Heads of Service to become excellent leaders in the social care field. Building on our successful track record in social care leadership, the team is now expanding to recruit a Programme manager to help us continue to strengthen and grow the programmes. There is a high autonomy culture within the team and organisation, so the role requires someone who is well organised, pro-active and can use their initiative to do what works. The successful candidates will have strong project management skills, stakeholder management and experience of large scale programme delivery.
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our organisation and therefore are actively encouraging applications from ethnic minority and/or disabled candidates.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.