Introduction to The Inspire and Achieve Foundation (the employer):

The Inspire and Achieve Foundation is a small, thriving, Nottinghamshire based charity that does everything it can to help unemployed young people aged 16-25 into positive outcomes and into employment. We are a dedicated and ethically driven team that puts the needs of the young person at the heart of all our provision. We are looking for ‘can-do’ employees who are passionate, enthusiastic, have empathy and integrity, who are hard-working (go above and beyond), and who have a demonstrable passion for helping young people. We think outside the box and recruit based on passion and experience rather than by qualifications alone, so if you do not have the required qualifications but are confident you can do the job then please state your case in a cover letter.

Our provision includes outreach work (sports and social), one to one mentoring/work coaching (inc. this BBO role), and training programmes (inc. the Prince’s Trust Team Programme). We are based in Mansfield/ Ashfield/ Worksop/Nottingham at present.

We believe that where there is a will there is a way, and we believe young people deserve a second chance. If you are passionate about helping young people who have had a difficult start to their lives then come and be part of the journey #Changinglives

Background to the Building Better Opportunities Programme

The Building Better Opportunities Programme (BBO) is one of the mentoring contracts that The Inspire and Achieve Foundation delivers in the North Nottinghamshire area. This role will be working solely on this contract. The formal description is as follows:

The BBO contract is jointly funded by the Big Lottery Fund and the D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership European Social Fund (ESF) and aims to combat the root causes of poverty, promote social inclusion, challenge long-term unemployment, and empower socially excluded people. The ESF strand is a part of the European Structural & Investment Funds (EUSIF) Growth Programme 2014 – 2020 and its principal goal is to improve local growth and create jobs, by investing in Innovation, Business, Skills and Employment. ‘Promoting Social Inclusion & Combating Poverty’ is a key Theme within the EUSIF Programme (Thematic Objective Nine -TO9) and the Big Lottery Fund is matching funds from ESF to deliver the BBO Programme via three separate, yet complementary, Pathways which are; Multiple & Complex Needs, Towards Work and Financial Inclusion.

Background to The Towards Work Programme

Under the BBO ‘umbrella’ there are various strands of activity and The Inspire and Achieve Foundation has a contract under the strand titled ‘The Towards Work Programme’. In simple terms, for us, it is a employability and mentoring contract helping young people aged 16-25. The formal description provided by the funders is as follows:

The Towards Work Programme aims to support and empower people within the D2N2 (Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire) area who are significantly disengaged and furthest away from employment or self-employment. Groundwork Greater Nottingham’s Towards Work Programme is a demand driven model, which is bespoke, personalised and allows individuals to develop their own personal progression into employment, self-employment or further training/education. Participants will undertake a holistic journey, via a range of End to End Employability and Personal Development Interventions. The programme will achieve real employment and self-employment outcomes, by guiding and motivating people to overcome their individual barriers to work and by providing an inclusive Job Brokerage & In work Support Service to ensure employment outcomes are sustained. Participants will also have access to a menu of individually tailored, wraparound Specialist Support to tackle personal challenges (e.g. Disability, Mental Health, BAME, Women Returners, NEET, etc.), via a range of Towards Work Specialist Partners.  At a broader level, the programme will enable people to access better housing, achieve stable finances, improve their health and wellbeing, have better functioning families, minimise benefit dependency and reduce crime and anti-social behaviour.

Purpose of the Role

The Inspire and Achieve Foundation has a simple purpose for its mentoring team and that is to help young people overcome their personal and employability barriers and support them as required on their journey into work. All of our mentoring is done on a one to one basis, needs to focus on the needs of the young person, and should be done to the highest quality. Our young people deserve the best support available. This BBO Work Coach role is essentially no different but there is a heavy requirement to complete documentation to meet the funder/programme criteria so we are looking to recruit an individual who excels at paperwork and organisation.

Formally the purpose of the role is described as follows:

The Work Coach will contribute to the overall success of the BBO towards Work Programme within Derbyshire or Nottinghamshire. The successful candidate will work directly with unemployed and economically inactive participants by effectively delivering a holistic, personalised support service, which empowers participants with the self-belief, skills, motivation and confidence to enable them to progress into employment, self-employment or further training/education. The Work Coach will facilitate a range of Employability and Personal Development Interventions, via 1:1 and group based learning and development sessions. They will provide participants with comprehensive Initial Diagnostic Assessments, plan and deliver their learning & development, evaluate and measure their progress and impart guidance, knowledge and mentoring. They will play a pivotal role in helping individuals to overcome their fears and barriers and to develop their employability skills.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

The principal duties and responsibilities of this role encompass tasks and activities that primarily relate to the purpose of the role and may include other duties that are supplementary to the role.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• To engage, build trust and maintain effective rapport with a caseload of Towards Work participants
• To conduct a series of in-depth Initial Diagnostic Assessments with all referred participants to identify; personal & work barriers, job readiness, existing skills & experience, soft/key skills deficiencies, qualifications/training history, and work goals
• To co-create an individual Into Work Plan, informed by the initial diagnostic, to include a range of planned activities (e.g. Pick & Mix Employability & Personal Development Interventions & Modules, IAG, Pro-active Jobsearch, Counselling & Mentoring, Signposting to Short Vocational Courses (e.g. First Aid, Food Hygiene, etc.,), Creation of a CV & Speculative Letter, Work & Training Tasters, Work Rehearsals and Community Placements
• To design, manage and deliver a range of Employability Training Modules/Interventions to maximise participant learning and progression
• To design, manage and facilitate a range of Personal Development & Soft/Key Skills Training Modules/Interventions, via 1:1 sessions, short courses and workshops
• To achieve contractual Key Performance Indicator (KPI) targets including; Quality Assurance, Equal Opportunities & Diversity, Sustainable Development, Participant engagement, retention, training & qualification achievement, participant feedback, progression, and Positive Outcomes (employment, self-employment and education/training)
• To adopt a holistic approach to supporting participants by identifying barriers that may impact on the participants’ progression towards work, such as; household income concerns, criminality, health & wellbeing, caring responsibilities, etc.
• To effectively manage, develop and support a caseload of participants, providing inspiration, motivation, encouragement and co-ordination of all individual activities
• To effectively manage and oversee individual Personal Budgets, which may include services and material goods required to enable a participant to enter employment (e.g. interview clothing, childcare vouchers, or transport costs)
• To coordinate wraparound Specialist Support for participants (as required) to tackle personal challenges (e.g. Disability, Mental Health, BAME, Women Returners, NEET, etc.), via a range of Towards Work Specialist Partners
• To work in partnership with a network of local agencies and key stakeholders including; JCP, Statutory, Voluntary & Private organisations, local Employment & Skills providers, Specialist Partners, and Education & Training providers
• To fully understand and comply with ESF/Big Lottery Procurement Guidelines and Groundwork internal procedures, in relation to the purchasing of goods and services
• To develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of the local labour market including extensive understanding of current benefits regimes and entitlements
• To proactively motivate and support participants with their Jobsearch activities, implementing comprehensive Jobsearch Tools to enable progression into employment and to work collaboratively with Employer Engagement Teams
• To regularly input and maintain all participant data via Groundworks Online Management Information Database (Hanlon) including; starts, diagnostics, action planning, personal budget spend, progressions, positive outcomes, tracking, etc.
• To ensure that each Into Work Plan is a “living document”; is reviewed and updated regularly, ensuring it captures all Towards Work support interventions, as they occur
• To organise Short Vocational Courses (e.g. First Aid, Food Hygiene, etc.,), as required, for participants to attend
• To regularly evaluate and document participant progress, via SMART reviews of participant attendance & completion of training/development interventions, achievement benchmarking, and Work & Training Tasters/Rehearsals undertaken
• To contribute to “participant case conferences” with Towards Work colleagues and Employer Engagement teams, JCP Advisors and relevant stakeholders
• To regularly attend meetings with funders and other stakeholders’/delivery partners
• To positively promote the Towards Work Programme to service users and stakeholders via internal and external events  
• To effectively prepare and complete all participant administration and financial documentation, ensuring all records are accurate and kept up-to-date, to ensure full contractual compliance with ESF, Big Lottery Fund, and Awarding Body standards
• To fully comply with Health & Safety, Equal Opportunities & Diversity, Quality Assurance, Sustainable Development, Safeguarding and Data Protection protocols
• To coordinate comprehensive In work Benefit calculations for participants who secure employment
• To share best practice with other Work Coaches, Employer Engagement Teams and Towards Work partners, to drive continuous improvement of the programme
• To contribute positively as part of a delivery team, as well as part of a wider business team, to deliver business objectives
• To be committed to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to maintain and develop professional standards

Community Engagement Lead

Salary Range: 27 hours per week @ £13.50 per hour = £18954 per annum or 25 hours per week @ £14.50 per hour = £18850 per annum. 

Hospice Hope works within North West Leicestershire to support individuals who have a condition that leads to a reduction in quality of life or who have been diagnosed with a life limiting condition as well as offering support to their partner or carer.

It is an incredibly exciting time to be joining our organisation. Our small team of dedicated staff and trustees have big plans. Our amazing volunteers are ready to get back to what they do best, and our charity is building a state-of-the-art facility in North West Leicestershire which will provide vital community care and support. We are re-branding and refreshing but we will always do what we do best – help people who need it the most.

Hospice Hope have an exciting opportunity for a Community Engagement Worker within our team. The post is being funded by the Big Lottery Fund and will therefore initially run until April 2022 with a further funding bid currently being considered.

The role is currently based at home, but Flexibility is essential as there will be some work required during evenings and weekends and travel around NWL will become more frequent.

This role is key to the development of our community-based services and will be essential in increasing referrals into the service, developing existing and new relationships within the community and raising the profile of our organisation via community events. As with all roles at the charity, fundraising will always be encouraged.

Community Engagement Lead (Maternity Cover) 

Responsible to: Business Development Director
Location: Loughborough, Leicestershire with travel as part of the role.
Hours: 22.5 hours per week including occasional evening and weekend work
Salary: £21000 per annum FTE
Contract: Fixed Term Maternity Cover (13 months)  

Overall purpose

• To develop and coordinate a community engagement and fundraising programme engaging with a wide range of people to raise awareness, increase our supporter base and generate income that enables Baca to achieve its Vision, Mission and Values.
• To expand and deepen the commitment of both existing and new community supporters in line with the Baca vision and strategy. 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Be a proactive and committed member of the team that seeks to lead on the implementation of Baca’s Community Engagement and Fundraising Strategy and its continuous development, in order to achieve our Vision and Mission in line with our Values.
• To actively participate in the development and the delivery of our communication strategy that ensures stories of hope, outcomes achieved by young people and opportunities to get involved are communicated in line with our Values.
• Work in close partnership with supporters, partner organisations, agencies and volunteers, ensuring excellent relationships are maintained and new ones are built and mobilised, through digital and in-person means.
• Lead on delivery of excellent supporter experience through long term stewardship.
• Work closely with the Leadership Team and the Volunteer Team to ensure the community engagement is developed and the organisations’ proportion of income generated from donations, individuals, CSR, crowdfunding and community activities, etc. are increased, to meet income targets.
• Research, develop, initiate and co-ordinate ideas for a number of key community engagement and fundraising events, including partnership events, in line with our strategic plan and fundraising strategy.
• Proactively work with all team members to gather young people impact information and case studies to be used appropriately in external communication
• Work closely with the finance team to ensure all income generated are accounted for accurately in line with finance policies.
• Analyse and evaluate all community engagement and community fundraising activities to ensure maximum impact.
• Keep abreast of charity law and abide by the Charities Act, Fundraising Regulator and General Data Protection Regulation in all community engagement and fundraising activities.

General

• Be a role model, leading by example in practicing the Values of Baca.
• Play an active and supportive role within the organisation 
• Take ownership of all administrative aspects of the role.
• Maintain strict confidentiality in relation to work undertaken and ensure all confidential material is stored according to Baca’s Confidentiality statement and Data Protection Policy. 
• Treat all staff and young people fairly and without prejudice, in line with Baca’s Equality and Diversity policy 
• Be adept in employing the correct procedures for dealing with any safeguarding incidences or concerns, in line with Baca’s Child, Vulnerable Adult Protection & Safeguarding Policy 
• Adhere to all Baca’s policies and procedures. 
• Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends, in line with the needs of the team.

You will be responsible for the fundraising for IAF including raising funds from all appropriate mediums including; trusts and foundations, statutory sources/ contracts, events, corporate, and individuals/legacy etc.

The successful candidate will be excellent at engaging with funders, stakeholders, local businesses and the public and will be confident communicating verbally and in written media. They will have experience of fundraising for a charity and experience of utilizing social media for this purpose. Interpersonal skills are paramount as we need an individual who will be able to work confidently across the staff team and with a range of stakeholders and young people to achieve the best results. A creative and forward thinking person who aims to promote IAF services to stakeholders, young people and potential partners.

This is an exciting and challenging role for a highly motivated, dynamic and creative individual who is passionate about helping young people make positive changes in their lives. IAF are looking for an enthusiastic and driven professional who will relish challenges laid at their feet, and are able to work independently.

The Inspire and Achieve Foundation is a small, thriving, Nottinghamshire based charity that does everything it can to help unemployed young people aged 16-26 into positive outcomes and into employment. We are a dedicated and ethically driven team that puts the needs of the young person at the heart of all our provision. We are looking for ‘can-do’ employees who are passionate, enthusiastic, have empathy and integrity, who are hard-working (go above and beyond), and who have a demonstrable passion for helping young people.

Our provision includes outreach work (sports and social), one to one mentoring/work coaching, and training programmes (inc. the Prince’s Trust Team Programme). We are based in Mansfield, Ashfield, Worksop and in Nottingham City. This role will be based in Mansfield with occasional travel to other sites. Remote working will be considered for the right candidate.

We believe that where there is a will there is a way, and we believe young people deserve a second chance. If you are passionate about helping young people who have had a difficult start to their lives then come and be part of the journey 

This post of Fundraising Officer is to be employed by the Inspire and Achieve Foundation to lead the fundraising activity for IAF programmes and projects across Nottinghamshire. 

Key Relationships to be managed:

• Funders/ supporters/ stakeholders
• IAF Staff Team
• Young people on programmes
• Partners/ Referral and Support Agencies
• Local community businesses and organisations
• Media (as appropriate and agreed by Senior Management Team)

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Identify and write fundraising applications to a variety of sources.
• Organize fundraising activities and events.
• Devise and implement fundraising campaigns.
• Promote IAF via available mediums such as social media/web.
• Liaising with stakeholders and building new stakeholder relationships.
• Complete monitoring and feedback forms for funders.
• Identify and write case studies that promote IAF’s profile.
• Support the management of public facing platforms e.g. social media including reacting to interactions.
• Uphold IAF core values and visions.
• Provide feedback as appropriate to funders in order to develop strong working relations.
• Report to Senior Management Team regular, accurate position statements and forecasts in order to support effective informed decision making.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, paper and electronic, as required by IAF, partners or external funding contracts and in line with IAF’s data protection policy
• Compliance with IAF’s policies
• Attend all necessary internal/external training courses and management/steering group meetings as required.
• Support the wider work of the charity whenever available

Reporting Responsibilities:

• Reports to Director/ Senior Management Team
• To supply information as required by IAF.

NIGHT SUPPORT WORKER, TRANSITIONS NORTH, SUTTON IN ASHFIELD, PERMANENT, 37 HPW, FRWK03 £17,189 - £18,661 PLUS 7.5% ENHANCEMENT FOR HOURS WORKED 10.00 PM – 7.00 AM

Do you want to join an organisation that employs remarkable people to do a remarkable job, where 97% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for?

Do you have a commitment to reach out, even to the most chaotic and challenging individuals?

We are looking for a Night Support Worker who would thrive in a young person’s accommodation service, where no two days are the same? 

You could be part of a team supporting young people to develop their independence and social skills, have the integrity to build professional working relationships.

We are looking for motivated and flexible support workers’ who are able to work proactively and react to a fast-flowing and fluid environment.

You will support young people aged 16 – 21 to complete daily tasks and learn new life-skills during their transition to independence and into our move-on  properties. 

You will work in partnership with various agencies, liaising closely with Social Care.

•  Have excellent communication skills

•Are you dynamic, enthusiastic and diverse?

•  Promote Equality and Diversity within the Service

•Provide a safe and secure environment for young people.

•  Contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive support package

•Support Young People to develop the skills that will empower them to move on to independent living and avoid becoming repeat homeless.

Candidates need to be reliable and enthusiastic - experience of working with young people is desired, although not essential, full training package will be given during the probationary period and throughout your employment.

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

To protect the health & wellbeing of those receiving support from Framework, colleagues and the wider community, any job offer is conditional upon the prospective post-holder having been vaccinated against Covid-19, or agreeing to do so during the first six months in the post, except where such a requirement would be unreasonable in the circumstances.

97% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

The successful candidate will be excellent at engaging with, and motivating difficult and vulnerable young people. Communication and interpersonal skills are paramount as we need an individual who will be able to work confidently with a range of stakeholders and young people to deliver this programme. One to one mentoring and support, group work and outreach are essential to the role and it is key that this is done in creative and innovative ways that young people will enjoy.

As an IAF Mentor who is focusing on the outreach, youth work and first stages of interaction with our young people, you will be responsible for engaging with young people facing multiple and complex barriers, many of whom will be offenders and prison leavers. You will be responsible for managing a challenging caseload, with the aim of helping the young people integrate into the community and reducing their risk of reoffending.

You will work closely and collaboratively with the Prison Service, National Probation Service, Community Rehabilitation Companies (CRCs), Local Authorities, the Police, and a wide range of community and voluntary organisations.

As part of the role, you will be required to work within a prison meeting young people prior to their release. You will also be expected to meet young people at the prison gate, providing intensive mentoring support and diversionary activities to reduce the risk of reoffending. You will also be required to work in other front line situations such as Police custody suites or street outreach.

Your role in these situations will be to successfully engage with young people, assess their motivation to make positive changes and to start an action plan to prevent them from re-offending and to help them progress into education, employment and training.

IAF pride themselves on working outside the ‘boxes’ and the usual constraints of publicly funded programmes so we will expect mentors to think innovatively and creatively about how we can help each young person and then be prepared to make it happen. Naturally this creates a lot of variety within a working day so we are looking for trustworthy and hard-working individuals who thrive off new challenges, out of office working, and who have the confidence to work alone and in community settings, with challenging young people.

This is an exciting and challenging role for a highly motivated, dynamic and creative individual who is passionate about helping young people make positive changes in their lives. IAF are looking for an enthusiastic and driven professional who will relish challenges laid at their feet, have the ability to gain the respect of the young people we are looking to help, and also have the ability to complete relevant paperwork. IAF’s key factor when recruiting is passion for helping young people, and in this particular instance a passion for supporting young people who may be offenders, addicts, or involved with gangs/knifecrime.

Lived experience, the ability to connect with young people and passion is valued over and above formal qualifications in this instance, however experience of working (or volunteering) with this client group is essential for any applicant. IAF welcomes applications from people with first-hand experience of the issues we are tackling in this role, although as we are working with vulnerable young people we would appreciate total honesty and we would be interested in understanding your particular journey. Please note having first-hand experience is not a requirement!

The successful candidate will also be a creative thinker and a problem solver, as they will need to find solutions to operational challenges on a daily basis. The successful candidate will have an excellent knowledge of what makes young people ‘tick’ and will be able to instantly gain the respect of young people whilst enforcing boundaries and expectations. IAF’s client group can, at times, show very challenging behaviours so the successful candidate should have experience of, and be able to confidently deal with, challenging behaviour.

The post is fixed term and carries a commitment of 40 hours per week. Due to the delivery nature of the role, some flexible working will be required. The post holder also requires regular use of a vehicle due to the nature of the role. Enhanced DBS check will be required.

Finally, and fundamentally, the successful candidate must feel passionately about helping others within society, and must believe in the work that IAF do.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Operations/ Delivery:

• Overall delivery and co-ordination of mentoring and intensive mentoring programmes in the community. This includes but is not limited to:
  • Recruitment and Outreach (including leafleting if required)
  • Attending resettlement days in prisons
  • Sourcing referrals and working with partner agencies to identify beneficiaries
  • Mentoring and Intensive mentoring with ex-offenders and high need individuals
  • Identifying need and how to best respond to that need
  • Writing comprehensive support plans and action plans for young people
  • Providing IAG to young people as required
  • Home/prison visits as required
  • Encouraging young people to actively address their support needs
  • To assess clients, prepare individual plans and motivate service users to actively engage.
  • To deliver projects in accordance with funding contract terms and conditions, and meet required outcomes/ outputs.
  • To deliver IAF community outreach programmes as and when required. This includes but is not limited to:
  • Recruitment and Outreach (including leafleting if required)
  • Referrals
  • Session delivery
  • Refreshments
  • Organising and attending reward trips
  • Organising transport/ driving the minibus
  • IAG/Signposting as required
  • Organising venues and coaching staff as required
  • Managing volunteers and visitors as required

To deliver other IAF activity as required. This includes but is not limited to:

• Operational lead on outreach and recruitment across IAF projects,
• Life skills workshops/ activity,
• Employability workshops/ activity as required,
• Motivational speaking and drugs talks as required
• Sourcing/organising work experience and volunteering opportunities
• Sourcing/organising community projects
• To support all IAF activity including Training Programmes as and when required
• To support the delivery of the Prince’s Trust Programme as required.
• To support the delivery of the Communi-Tea outreach programme and tasks associated with the Young Persons Board
• Develop and maintain professional relationships and strategic partnerships with local partners such as colleges, training providers and other referral agencies
• Attend meetings as required with stakeholders, partners, funders, and businesses
• Develop positive working relationships with employers in the local area and encourage operational level linkages, such as work experience placements

Governance, Quality, Paperwork and Policy:

• To follow IAF policies and procedures to enable activity to be delivered effectively, within health, safety and legal guidelines.
• To ensure delivery and associated paperwork is correctly completed and compliant with legal requirements such as safeguarding, health and safety, risk assessments, data protection, equal opportunities, and employment law.
• To activity implement safeguarding policy and procedure on behalf of the charity.
• To uphold quality of provision and integrity of the service delivered to young people.
• To gather monitoring data and feedback across the charity as required.
• Maintain accurate and up to date records, as required by IAF or external funding contracts. These records must be managed in line with IAF’s data protection policy.
• Track the journey of each young person ensuring case notes and tracking systems are updated correctly
• To manage petty cash in accordance with IAF financial procedures and guidelines.

General:

• Help with the management and supervision of volunteers as required.
• Assist with the induction of new IAF staff as required.
• To uphold the charity values and be part of an engaged, pro-active and unified working culture.
• To present and promote an appropriate public image in representing the Foundation.
• To act as a positive role model for young people on programme at all times
• To undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required commensurate with the post.
• Keep up to date, so far as necessary for the efficient executing of your job, with new legislation, procedures and techniques.
• To maintain strict confidentiality and discretion at all times.
• To supply information as required by IAF
• To attend the weekly team meeting

The post carries a commitment of 40 hours per week. Expected working hours are 8:30am – 5pm, which includes 30 minutes for lunch and breaks throughout the day. Some flexibility on working pattern may be required. Please note that a DBS check will be required.

POST: Data & Administration Officer

LOCATION: Derby

RESPONSIBLE TO: Head of Operations

HOURS: Full time 37.5 hours per week (flexible working available – part time considered for the right candidate)

SALARY: £18,525 - £21,671 FTE (depending on experience) plus 5% pension contribution

CONTRACT: Permanent

CLOSING DATE: Sunday 27th June 23:30 

We are looking for a Data and Administration Officer to join our small dynamic team to support in the collection and analysis of data across the charity and it’s social enterprises. Upbeat Communities works with Refugees and Asylum Seekers in Derby and across the UK. The team provides welcome support for new arrivals, language classes, health and well-being activities, and enterprise and employment training.

At Upbeat, we recognise the positive value of diversity, promote equality and challenge unfair discrimination. We aim to recruit the person who is most suited to the job and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Purpose of the role

• To administrate organisational databases and support in the collection and analysis of organisational data from across the charity
• To provide administrative support across the organisation including finance, operations fundraising and project delivery

Main duties and responsibilities:

Data Management

• Provide administration of stakeholder databases including funders, donors and service users
• Gather monitoring data from project leads for monthly dashboards
• Support the Head of Operations with the analysis and presentation of organisational data
• Support in the investigation and resolution of system issues across the organisation
• Support the Head of Operations in data protection compliance and GDPR
• Support with the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation systems and tools to evidence impact

Administration

• Handle first line enquiries across all the charity’s communication platforms (telephone, email, website) maintaining good stakeholder relationships
• Manage information and online filing, using Office 365
• Perform administration and support for IT and communication systems
• Assist the Chief Executive and Finance Manager with administration support including generating financial and other reports
• Support in the efficient use of premises and manage purchasing, leases/ bookings
• Provide administrative and data management support to the charity’s projects and social enterprises
• Support the Finance Manager in the day-to-day management of the charity’s finances

Human Resources

• Assist the Finance Manager in processing staff wages, pension payments and payments to HMRC
• Support recruitment and induction processes for new staff and volunteers and undertake DBS checks where required
• Support with the improvement of staff & volunteer training and development
• Maintain accurate records of staff entitlements using our online HR portal

Other

• Make an active contribution to the overall work of Upbeat Communities through team meetings, staff training, awareness and fundraising events, and any other appropriate activities
• Be committed to, and work in accordance with Upbeat Communities’ Christian values and ethos, as well as adhering to all organisational policies and procedures

JOB DESCRIPTION 

NEW ARRIVAL SUPPORT WORKER & RESIDENTIAL VOLUNTEER (Male)

Responsible to: Support Team Manager

Location:                 Based in Baca main office and at home for newly arrived young people in Loughborough. There will be travel throughout Loughborough and Leicester. The role may require travel to wider areas of the East Midlands and the UK.

Hours: 25 hours per week – evening and weekend work with daytime shifts

Salary Band: £18,500 to £22,000 per annum pro rata

Benefits in kind: Rent-free accommodation, including Wifi, gas, electric and council tax bills.

Contract: Permanent 

Overall Purpose 

• To provide support and care to the young people who are newly arrived in the country, providing the foundations for them to rebuild their lives with dignity, strengthen their resilience and inspire hope for their futures. 
• To partner with social workers and representatives from other agencies, for the benefit of the young people.

This work is essential in enabling us to deliver our therapeutic support for all areas of a young person’s life.

Duties & Responsibilities  

• To be a support worker for newly arrived young people who are in the care of Baca in all areas of the young person’s life, supporting them from first arrival through to their move to semi-independence.
• To welcome new arrivals into the accommodation and communicate basic information about the house, making them feel safe and able to rest; with compassion without discrimination of age, race, colour or behavioural issues.
• To enable young people to achieve the following outcomes increased physical wellbeing, increased emotional wellbeing, improved personal safety, increased social engagement and increased engagement with education, employment and training.
• To enable young people to live with positive values and good boundaries.
• To be a proactive role model for the young people, enabling them to learn day to day living skills and helping them integrate positively with the local community.
• Training young people in living skills such as washing, cleaning, cooking and safety, food shopping and budgeting; proactively and intentionally in line with the Baca independent living preparation plan.
• Helping young people settle into a routine which will include education and social activities.
• Work in close partnership with social workers and other professionals and volunteers to provide a holistic development package for each young person enabling them to become independent.
• Maintaining very good communication with relevant members of the Rebuild Team and relevant social workers through regular appropriate reporting.
• To work collaboratively with the rest of the Rebuild Team to ensure all young people are safeguarded and supported to rebuild their lives.
• Complete and update all admin work as part of the role such as month end reports and support plans on time and in a consistent manner.
• Playing an active role in developing knowledge and understanding in areas relevant to the role and especially in the areas of asylum and refugee law, trafficking, supporting separated children and the cultures of different nations relevant to Baca.

General 

• Be a role model, leading by example in practicing the Values of Baca.
• Play an active and supportive role within the organisation 
• Take ownership of all administrative aspects of the role.
• Maintain strict confidentiality in relation to work undertaken and ensure all confidential material is stored according to Baca’s Confidentiality statement and Data Protection Policy. 
• Treat all staff and young people fairly and without prejudice, in line with Baca’s Equality and Diversity policy 
• Be aware of the correct procedures for dealing with any safeguarding incidences or concerns, in line with Baca’s Child, Vulnerable Adult Protection & Safeguarding Policy 
• Adhere to all Baca’s policies and procedures. 

Further information is available in the recruitment pack on our website. 

The closing date for application is the 9th of July 2021 at 12pm. The role will require an enhanced DBS. Interviews will be week commencing the 12th of July 2021. 

Start Date for the role is 1st of September 2021.

Group Strategy and Transformation Manager

Full Time – 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday with some evening and weekend work. As this is a senior post, you will be required to work additional hours to fulfil the requirements of the role

 Based at home and in the centre of Nottingham as required – travel between other sites will be required

Circa £40,000 - dependent on experience and qualifications

Want to do the best work of your life? In our 150th year, Nottinghamshire YMCA is one of the oldest and fastest growing youth charities in the country.

We are seeking an exceptional, passionate individual to help transform and propel our company to achieve our ambitious objectives in driving positive change for local young people and families.

As Group Strategy and Transformation Manager, you will partner with the Executive team and senior leadership to help set strategic direction and achieve our ambitious and exciting growth trajectory. You will provide vital strategic and operational support to the Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Board members during this exciting growth phase of our organisation.  

Well organised and able to work under pressure, you will ensure that appropriate governance structures and infrastructures are in place and adhered to. Responsibilities will include providing executive level PA support to the Group CEO. With a background working in a fast paced, complex organisation, you will be self-motivated and flexible in your approach.

Working at Nottinghamshire YMCA is a unique opportunity to be part of a vibrant local movement driving innovative projects and support for our local community. As an employee, you will also enjoy a wide variety of benefits, including free gym membership, discounted childcare, healthcare plans and much more.

We particularly welcome applications from applicants who consider themselves as B.A.M.E as we are currently underrepresented at this level. 

This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check (which we will pay for) and registration with the DBS Update Service.

For further details regarding the role and to apply, please visit our website.

Closing date: 9pm on 04/07/2021

Interviews to be held: As soon as possible after the closing date.

Nottinghamshire YMCA is committed to promoting diversity and practicing equality of opportunity.

Nottinghamshire YMCA is committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults.

The ideal candidate will have experience of working with, supporting and engaging hard to reach young people on a one to one basis and in a community setting. They will have experience of delivering mentoring, outreach or training programmes for this client group and will be confident in following the correct policies and procedures in place to enable activity to be delivered effectively, within health, safety and legal guidelines.

The successful candidate will be excellent at engaging with, and motivating difficult and vulnerable young people. Communication and interpersonal skills are paramount as we need an individual who will be able to work confidently with a range of stakeholders and young people to deliver this programme. One to one mentoring and support, group work and outreach are essential to the role and it is key that this is done in creative and innovative ways that young people will enjoy.

This is an exciting and challenging role for a highly motivated, dynamic and creative individual who is passionate about helping young people make positive changes in their lives. IAF are looking for an enthusiastic and driven professional who will relish challenges laid at their feet, have the ability to gain the respect of the young people we are looking to help, and also have the ability to complete paperwork efficiently.

The successful candidate will also be a creative thinker and a problem solver, as they will need to find solutions to operational challenges on a daily basis. The successful candidate will have an excellent knowledge of what makes young people ‘tick’ and will be able to instantly gain the respect of young people whilst enforcing boundaries and expectations. IAF’s client group can, at times, show very challenging behaviours so the successful candidate should have experience of, and be able to confidently deal with, challenging behaviour.

The Inspire and Achieve Foundation is a small, thriving, Nottinghamshire based charity that does everything it can to help unemployed young people aged 16-26 into positive outcomes and into employment. We are a dedicated and ethically driven team that puts the needs of the young person at the heart of all our provision. We are looking for ‘can-do’ employees who are passionate, enthusiastic, have empathy and integrity, who are hard-working (go above and beyond), and who have a demonstrable passion for helping young people.

Our provision includes outreach work (sports and social), one to one mentoring/work coaching, and training programmes (inc. the Prince’s Trust Team Programme). We are based in Mansfield, Ashfield, Worksop and in Nottingham City. This role will be based in Nottingham City. Remote working will be considered for the right candidate.

The post carries a commitment of 40 hours per week. Due to the delivery nature of the role, some flexible working will be required. Enhanced DBS check will be required.

Finally, and fundamentally, the successful candidate must feel passionately about helping others within society, and must believe in the work that IAF do.

Main Duties and Responsibilities: Operations/ Delivery:

• To assess clients, prepare individual plans and motivate service users to actively engage.
• To deliver the NW4Y project in accordance with funding contract terms and conditions, and meet required outcomes/ outputs.
• Overall delivery and co-ordination of the NW4Y mentoring programme. This includes but is not limited to:
  • Recruitment of Young People and Outreach (including leafleting if required)
  • Referrals
  • Mentoring
  • Identifying need and how to best respond to that need
  • Writing comprehensive support plans and action plans for young people
  • Providing IAG to young people as required
  • Home visits as required
  • Encouraging young people to actively address their support needs
  • Delivering Job Search and Application skills sessions
  • Delivering Employment Confidence and Ready for Work skills sessions
  • To deliver other IAF activity as required. This includes but is not limited to:
    • outreach/recruitment,
    • life skills workshops/ activity,
    • employability workshops/ activity as required,
    • sourcing/organising work experience and volunteering opportunities
    • to support all IAF activity including NW4Y related Training Programmes as and when required,
    • to provide wrap-around support to NW4Y participants on the Prince’s Trust Programme in Nottingham as required,
    • develop and maintain professional relationships and strategic partnerships with local partners such as colleges, training providers and other referral agencies,
    • attend meetings as required with stakeholders, partners, funders, and businesses.
    • develop positive working relationships with employers in the local area and encourage operational level linkages, such as work experience placements,

Governance, Quality, Paperwork and Policy:

• To follow IAF policies and procedures to enable activity to be delivered effectively, within health, safety and legal guidelines.
• To ensure delivery and associated paperwork is correctly completed and compliant with legal requirements such as safeguarding, health and safety, risk assessments, data protection, equal opportunities, and employment law.
• To activity implement safeguarding policy and procedure on behalf of the charity.
• To uphold quality of provision and integrity of the service delivered to young people.
• To gather monitoring data and feedback across the charity as required.
• Maintain accurate and up to date records, as required by IAF or external funding contracts. These records must be managed in line with IAF’s GDPR policy.
• Track the journey of each young person ensuring case notes and tracking systems are updated correctly
• To manage petty cash in accordance with IAF financial procedures and guidelines.

General:

• Help with the management and supervision of volunteers as required.
• Assist with the induction of new IAF staff as required.
• To uphold the charity values and be part of an engaged, pro-active and unified working culture.
• To present and promote an appropriate public image in representing the Foundation.
• To undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required commensurate with the post.
• Keep up to date, so far as necessary for the efficient executing of your job, with new legislation, procedures and techniques.
• To maintain strict confidentiality and discretion at all times.
• To supply information as required by IAF

The post carries a commitment of 40 hours per week. Expected working hours are 8:30am – 5pm, which includes 30 minutes for lunch and fresh air breaks throughout the day. Some flexibility on working pattern is available upon discussion with line manager. Please note that a DBS check will be required.

• You will be entitled to 20 daysleave (excluding recognised bank holidays) pro rata.
• Up to an additional 4 concessionary days leave will be granted over the Christmas period by the Trustee.

The post holder is to be based at the IAF offices Mansfield, and the majority of the work will be undertaken in Nottingham City.

About the Role
The Mission Community Entrepreneur will be responsible for:

• Working with the Freedom Project and the local Church to access the needs of the community
• Working to develop additional projects to help support the community
• Working with the local Church Communities to share the love of Jesus!
• Working with clients to increase their confidence and self-worth
• Encouraging local churches to engage with their community through the Freedom Community project
• Promoting volunteering across the churches that the centres are based in
• Maintaining professional boundaries with clients at all times

About You
The Freedom Community Project expects you to work with:

• A non-judgmental attitude to all people
• An accepting and caring manner offering practical and emotional support
• Supporting complex social issues including addictions and dependencies; and
• Support those struggling with debt, financial crisis, benefits claims, food poverty, gaps in essential life skills, poor mental health, abuse and domestic violence.

Key requirements

• GCSE English
• GCSE Maths
• Accurate recording and reporting
• Demonstrates an understanding and is supportive of the work and mission of the Methodist Church
• Flexible and pro-active approach
• Proficient in all Microsoft programmes including word and excel
• Excellent project management skills and attention to detail
• Good communication skills

Benefits

In return, we offer an exceptional pension scheme, generous annual leave entitlement (plus an extra 3 days’ leave granted over Christmas/New Year), TOIL, Flexi-leave and an on-site Wellbeing Adviser

Please note an enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by the Methodist Church.

Interviews will be held at Bainbridge Hall Carr Vale Road Bolsover S44 6JD

NAVIGATOR – WELL FOR WORK (EMPLOYMENT AND SKILLS)

GRADE FRWK7, SALARY: £20,385 - £22,140 37 HPW

Framework has an impressive track record of delivering employment and skills related support services in Nottinghamshire for over 15 years.

Framework is delighted to be a part of a new project in D2N2 called Well For Work.  This new and exciting project will support disadvantaged participants to tackle their barriers to work and move into paid and sustained employment.

As part of this opportunity, Framework is seeking to recruit a Navigator to engage with participants accessing their Younger Persons Accommodation Services across Derbyshire and provide individuals with advice, guidance and support in order to achieve their employment goals.

This post is partly funded by the European Social Fund

Successful applicants will:

• be self-motivated and looking for a unique challenge

• feel confident delivering employability support both one to one and in group settings

• have excellent local knowledge of local support services and employment opportunities

• be able to build rapport with young people

• be able to motivate young people and support them to achieve their goals

• have experience of working towards challenging targets

Closing date: 16 June 2021

Interview Date: 24 June 2021 (Please note that due to Covid-19 restrictions the Interview may take place via Microsoft Teams).

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

To protect the health & wellbeing of those receiving support from Framework, colleagues and the wider community, any job offer is conditional upon the prospective post-holder having been vaccinated against Covid-19, or agreeing to do so during the first six months in the post, except where such a requirement would be unreasonable in the circumstances.

97% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

You've got a good understanding of mental health issues and really enjoy supporting others to achieve independence and lead their own recovery. All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Richmond Fellowship as a Recovery Worker. 

We’re part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone.

Right now, we are looking for someone to join us, based at Stuart House in Derby and working in locations across Derby City, supporting people that who are experiencing mental distress to the extent that it is impacting on their lives and sense of wellbeing. Not only are we committed to putting them at the heart of everything we do, we recognise they should be involved in decisions that affect their future too. That's why we need you to inspire and support them to lead their own recovery. So, whether it's helping to develop and deliver recovery education, come up with a personal support plan that will see them achieve their goals and aspirations, developing domestic and finance management skills or accessing work, leisure or educational opportunities, your empathy, enthusiasm and compassion will have every chance to shine. Entering accurate case notes onto our IT system will be important too. And, when it comes to regularly liaising with GP surgeries, the local council, charities etc. or promoting the service within the community, again, we'll count on you.

The chances are, you already work in the mental health field. What is for certain is that you're caring, consistent, flexible and creative, work well under pressure, know how to connect with people at all levels and, like us, are keen to break down the stigma of mental health. 

This is a permanent role, requiring the post-holder to work 37.5 hours per week.

The salary for this role is £17,375 per annum.

We are committed to increasing our diversity and we would welcome applications from those with lived experience

and/or who are from a BAME background.

Closing date for applications is 28th June 2021. (We reserve the right to close vacancies before the specified closing date, should a large number of applications be received).

So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits? Apply now via our website.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our highly regarded Specialist Advocacy team.

If you have a strong commitment to empowering and upholding the rights of people with a wide range of conditions, you are a people person with the ability to engage with a varied client group and you can write high quality reports and documents, you will do well in advocacy!

If you have a background or qualification in independent advocacy that’s ideal, but it’s not essential and we will provide you with all the training and support you need to learn on the job. 

As a Paid Representative you will be working with a variety of vulnerable people, some with multiple and complex needs.  You will provide representation and support to people who are subject to the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS) and who do not have a family member or friend that can undertake this role.

The role involves visiting clients on a regular basis in care homes and hospitals to support them to understand and exercise their rights in relation to the authorised DOLS. 

This includes supporting people to request a review of the authorisation, access complaints procedures and/or appeal to the Court of Protection.