Do you want to work for an established and respected local mental health charity?   

Solent Mind is a ­mental health charity providing a range of high quality services to improve people’s mental wellbeing and to promote choice and rights to everyone who needs our support. Our services operate in various locations throughout the Hampshire area.

italk is the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service provided in partnership between Solent Mind and Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust. To further develop our italk service we are now recruiting for the following position:

Reference: OAOct21

OPERATIONAL ADMINISTRATOR (italk)

Hours: 37 Hours Per Week

Salary: £19,880 to £21,409 Per Annum

Location: Eastleigh (West Hub) (currently working from home)

Closing Date: Tue 26 Oct 2021 (Before 9.00am)

Interview Date: TBC

We are looking for a full time Operational Administrator to join our friendly staff team at italk.

If you thrive in a busy office environment and are passionate about supporting people this could be the opportunity for you. This is a high level administration role so you will possess excellent communication and IT skills along with accurate minute taking. Your main duties will be to provide day-to-day administration support for our Clinical Managers/Lead Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners and maintain general administrative and office responsibilities to the italk service.

Our hard working and close-knit team is easy going, welcoming and fun.  You will also benefit from excellent benefits, including 25 days holiday to begin with and then 1 extra day per year, up to max 30 days. Learning & development opportunities, plus a contributory pension scheme are also part of the reward package.

If you are interested in being part of a constantly developing service and believe you have the relevant time management and initiative skills then we would love to hear from you!

APPLICATIONS ONLY ACCEPTED VIA OUR SOLENT MIND WEBSITE. 

Please see the ‘WORK WITH US’ then ‘WORKING AT SOLENT MIND’ then

'VIEW OUR CURRENT VACANCIES' pages for more information.

​CV’s will not be accepted nor do we accept applications from recruitment agencies

Posts may be subject to a relevant DBS check

Solent Mind welcomes applications from all the communities in which we work.

Appointments are made on merit.

Charity registered number 1081116

Registered with Limited Liability in England and Wales No: 4004500

Beyond the Streets is a small charity with a big impact on creating routes out for women in prostitution in the UK. Your role is to support the ongoing work of Beyond the Streets by providing administration to ensure the efficient operation of the charity’s mission. You will play a valued role in the organisation and are key in supporting the directors and employees through a variety of tasks related to organisation and communication. You will be motivated and have relevant experience; someone who can understand the big picture and work to make things happen.

This is a part time job, 3 days per week, that will help ensure our organisation is thriving.

This post is for one year only to cover maternity leave

HR Officer / Human Resources Officer

Location: Curdridge, Southampton

Part Time – 21 hours per week 

Fixed Term Contract for 6 months 

Salary: Circa £26,000 depending on experience

Our client is a grassroots movement working for nature’s recovery and to bring people closer to nature.

They want great places to live that are good for people and good for wildlife. They want nature to be normal, for children to grow up with wild green spaces to explore. They want to restore and re-wild their land and sea and tip the balance in favour of nature. They know this is what’s needed for our food, oxygen, physical and mental health, our prosperity and for a strong and vibrant society. They know that nature’s recovery can help tackle the climate crisis. Our future has to be wilder!

They are seeking a HR Officer to join their cause.

This part time, fixed term role involves providing a reliable, comprehensive, coordination, and administrative service to support the HR Business Partner. The primary focus will be on coordinating and facilitating all elements of the employee life cycle, inclusive of providing first point of contact for managers on associated issues.  This role works closely with the HR Assistant who provides support with fundamental HR administration.

The role also involves performing tasks that support the HR Business Partner in specific HR project work, and employee relations matters as needed.

The following is required:

Experience

• Strong experience within HR support
• Intermediate-level MS Office experience
• Experience of liaising and negotiating with internal and external contacts to secure favourable terms.

Knowledge

• Educated to A level standard (or equivalent qualifications) which sufficiently demonstrate the numeric and written skills required.
• Broad knowledge of Human Resources as well as general administrative responsibilities
• Up to date knowledge of HR processes and policies and basic employment legislation; e.g. comparable to CIPD level 3

Skills

• Strong communication skills to proactively engage and support staff across the Trust
• Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to work collaboratively.
• Able to find pragmatic solutions, seek improvements, and adapt to
• changing situations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, includes being able to present information, verbally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner.
• As an inclusive employer they recognise that their workforce needs to better reflect the communities in which they live and work.  They encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly those underrepresented within their sector, including people from black, Asian, minority Ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities. They are committed to creating a Movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. 

An award-winning education charity who empower young people to take charge of their financial futures are looking for an Education Officer to deliver engaging and creative financial education programmes across Hampshire.

Your role will involve travel throughout Hampshire and neighbouring areas, with occasional work at the office near Southampton and at home.

As the Education Officer, you'll deliver high quality face to face and virtual financial education workshops, lessons and sessions to a diverse range of young people aged 7 - 25 in mainstream settings such as schools, and non-mainstream settings such as employability groups.

You may have existing experience working with all ages or have a specialism in which you can build upon and demonstrate your transferrable experiences to other age groups.

You do not need to be an expert in financial education, however, you should have at least 2 years' experience of delivering learning programmes to young people or young adults and be an energetic, engaging educator with a real interest in social change and empowering young people and have a willingness to become an expert in these topics.

In turn, the charity will provide excellent training and can offer generous annual leave and a flexible working policy amongst other benefits and an inclusive working environment.

Please show your interest by clicking apply or sending your updated CV to [email protected] quoting the job title and reference number J75880DT no later than Monday 1st November.

Interviews are due to take place in person, in or near Southampton on 10th November.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Job Title: Team Assistant (1-year fixed term contract)

Hours: Full-time / 35 hours a week

Location: Winchester / hybrid working (2/3 days in office per week)

We are working in partnership with a medium-sized organisation in Hampshire. They are seeking a Team Assistant, to provide comprehensive and proactive administrative support to colleagues, with a particular focus on office/central services. The postholder will assist in the booking venues or preparing rooms for training events and meetings, deal with general enquiries, manage stationery and office supplies, catering supplies and off-site hospitality, and undertake data entry tasks, ensuring information is accurate and current.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:

• Experience of working in an office environment.
• Excellent IT skills and ability, with detailed experience of utilising all standard Microsoft Office packages and a variety of databases.
• A positive approach to work, able to manage competing priorities.
• Confident operating within complex administrative and governance structures with an understanding of the importance of adhering to processes and policies.
• Superb customer service skills, able to offer confident support and advice to a range of people and contexts.

We are seeking an individual with a 'can-do', team player attitude, who is comfortable working across diverse areas of responsibility, able to prioritise and balance competing requirements and requests, as well as able to handle sensitive information. Current driving license and access to a vehicle is essential.

For more information, please contact Katherine Anderson-Scott, Charisma Charity Recruitment.

Applications should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Closing date: Please apply ASAP as candidates will be reviewed on a rolling basis

Interview: TBC

For over 45 years, Kidney Care UK has been at the forefront of supporting people with kidney disease - from our early days when we campaigned to introduce donor cards in the UK, we have worked hard to support and represent the interests of everyone affected by kidney disease.

We continue to provide practical, emotional and financial support whilst also working with health professionals to improve care services and campaign for change. We are here for the young and the old, for those struggling to make ends meet, for families and loved ones and we fight tirelessly, giving our total support, to improve the lives of kidney patients and their families.

It is an exciting time to join Kidney Care UK. Over the last four years we have more than quadrupled the number of individuals and organisation supporting the charity to more than 4,000 a year and nearly trebled non-legacy income to £460k in 2020 (up 6% on 2019). 

The charity is set to build on this success and invest in an accelerated programme of supporter recruitment, engagement, and development, building non-legacy income to £700k in 2021 and to more than £2m by 2024.

The fundraising assistant will provide fundraising and administrative support to our fundraising department. You will help build and maintain effective relationships with our supporters, which includes our challenge event participants, individual givers, community supporters and volunteers by providing excellent stewardship and support. The role will also support our income process and database administration. 

This role will be hands on within a busy fundraising team and has the potential for you to learn and develop a variety of fundraising skills.

Key tasks and responsibilities

• To be the first point of contact for all fundraising enquiries that come in by telephone, email and post
• Provide excellent support and stewardship to our supporters, challenge event participants, individual givers, community supporters and volunteers.
• To support the charities income and financial reconciliation processes
• To record and send fundraising information, materials, and support to those raising money for us, including sending out their welcome packs and t-shirts 
• Ensure thank you letters/certificates and emails are written in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Proactively use the fundraising database (Harlequin) to develop and manage supporters and ensure all activity and correspondence is recorded accurately, as well as supporting our team’s financial processes
• To develop an in-depth knowledge and understanding of our fundraising activity and to maintain the processes behind registration and online giving platforms
• Help keep track of our fundraising merchandise stock and merchandise and reorder when necessary
• Help to actively promote participation in our fundraising events to supporters
• Build, manage and maintain rewarding relationships with existing and new supporters and colleagues and teams across Kidney Care UK.
• Support the promotion of marketing activity through our digital and social media channels
• Continuously aim to improve the efficiency of administration processes necessary for the smooth running of the fundraising department.
• General fundraising/administration duties, as and when required, to ensure the smooth running of the whole department including assisting in other team projects when they arise.
• To represent Kidney Care UK on occasion at challenge events and other events activity

Key relationships (internal) - Fundraising team | marketing & communications team | wider charity

Key relationships (external) - Fundraisers, donors, supporters, and volunteers |suppliers

Person Specification 

Qualifications and Experience

• Good level of education including GCSE English and Mathematics (essential)
• Experience of communicating with a wide range of individuals and organisations and across a variety of channels or media (essential)
• Experience of working in a charity or fundraising environment (desirable)
• Experience of using a fundraising database (desirable)
• Experience of building supporter/customer relationships (essential) 

Knowledge and Skills

• Good IT skills including using word, excel and outlook packages (essential)
• Good verbal and written communication skills (essential) 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team (essential)
• Ability to prioritise work and to respond to supporters in a timely manner (essential)
• An understanding of digital and social media channels (desirable)
• Flexibility and willingness to travel and attend events outside normal office hours (desirable)
• Basic understanding of fundraising regulations, data protection and best practice in capturing and recording data (desirable) 
• An understanding of living with a long-term medical condition (desirable) 
• An empathy with the charity’s mission (desirable) 

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our friendly team in the position of Academic Caseworker to support our growing Advice Service. The post holder will provide confidential impartial support, advice and advocacy to students about academic regulations, complaints, appeals, extenuating circumstances and other issues relating to their academic and student experience. Although we are hoping to recruit a full-time position, we are willing to consider part time hours for the right candidate.

The successful candidate will ideally have some knowledge and experience in supporting students, possess excellent communication and organisational skills and understand best practice in a client focused service. They will have excellent interpersonal skills, a ‘can do’ attitude and the ability to prioritise a changing workload. They will need to be someone who can analyse academic policy to the benefit of students and understand good practices when supporting students in a confidential manner. They will need to accurately maintain case records, demonstrate excellent attention to detail and communicate complex information to students, officers, service managers and key University staff.

Solent Students’ Union has a vision of ‘developing confident students at the heart of the Union and University’ which is underpinned by our mission to enrich the student experience through opportunities, support, influence and action. We are a close team of professionals who believe that every student matters and have great aspirations with increasing success. Although the post holder will primarily work on their own initiative, the successful candidate will be a proactive member of the team and will clearly demonstrate a commitment to our organisational values.

Further Information

For further information or an informal discussion on this post please contact Josh Whale, Representation, Advice & Democracy Manager via Solent Students' Union website/Contactus

Do you want to work for an established and respected local mental health charity?

Solent Mind is a ­mental health charity providing a range of high quality services to improve people’s mental wellbeing and to promote choice and rights to everyone who needs our support. Our services operate in various locations throughout the Hampshire area.

Reference: DSITTOct21

DIGITAL SKILLS IT PEER TRAINER(S)

Contract: Fixed Term Until 25 Aug 2023

Hours: 22.5 Hours Per Week (may include some evenings/weekends/bank holidays)

Salary: £19,880 to £21,409 Pro Rata Per Annum

Location: Mayfield Nurseries, Southampton and other Solent Mind sites in Hampshire (combined with remote working)

Closing Date: Wed 27 Oct 2021 (Before 9.00am)

Interview Date: TBC

Digital Skills is a new project being delivered by Solent Mind in partnership with subsidiary charity, Mayfield Nurseries. The project aims to ensure full access to digital content and Information Technology to the most vulnerable and digitally disenfranchised people who have or are at risk of mental health and wellbeing issues.

The purpose of this post is to deliver the activities of the project as requested by the Digital Skills IT Co- Ordinator. The post holder will work with participants directly to deliver Information and Communication Technology (ICT) training based around the Department of Education’s Digital Skills Framework. ICT expertise is not required but a basic understanding of digital usage will be needed, along with the skills to empathise and empower students in their learning.

The post will be based between Solent Mind premises across South Hampshire and Mayfield Nurseries in Southampton with some opportunity for home working.

APPLICATIONS ONLY ACCEPTED VIA OUR SOLENT MIND WEBSITE. 

Please see the ‘WORK WITH US’ then ‘WORKING AT SOLENT MIND’ then

'VIEW OUR CURRENT VACANCIES' pages for more information.

​CV’s will not be accepted nor do we accept applications from recruitment agencies

Posts may be subject to a relevant DBS check

Solent Mind welcomes applications from all the communities in which we work.

Appointments are made on merit.

Charity registered number 1081116

Registered with Limited Liability in England and Wales No: 4004500

At Winchester Go LD our focus is to enable adults with learning disabilities to live life to the full with the choices and independence that they want.  We promote self development, friendship, self confidence, creativity and learning.  We also like to have fun! 

We have a range of weekly and monthly activities and we provide advocacy, information,  safeguarding and skills workshops.

We respect and promote the rights of people with a learning disability and their families to speak up on issues both locally and nationally.  We aim to raise awareness, change attitudes and influence policy.

Our Charity Operations Manager plays a key role in our mission to enable adults with learning disabilities to live life to the full, with the choices and independence that they want. You will manage staff and volunteers ensuring that all operations align with the charity vision and objectives, co-organise and contribute to the delivery of a number of Winchester Go LD’s projects, develop relationships with all stakeholders and deputise for the CEO as required.

Key Contribution Areas:

· Manage staff and volunteers, including supervision, objective setting, training, recognition and development.

· Work with all the stakeholders of the charity; members (adults with learning disabilities), their families, the Trustees, professionals and the wider community to provide information, signposting and service delivery.

· Approving and recording expenses and financial transactions, and monitoring budgets in line with finance policies.

· To continue a good working partnership with The Discovery Centre, ensuring access to Winchester Go LD office and the community area for service delivery and be responsible for scheduling evening meetings.

· Attend professional meetings on behalf of the charity and represent the needs of our members. Promote networking and collaborative work with other organisations, increase the charity’s profile and look for funding opportunities.

· To support fundraising by working with fundraising committee and through increasing the Winchester Go LD’s profile in community and corporate fundraising. To include managing the charity’s fundraising on Platforms such as Just Giving, Kindlink and Easyfundraising.

· Ensuring smooth running of the IT systems, to include staff training, problem shooting, allocation of staff and Trustee access to documents on shared drive, working with IT support when required.

· Support staff and volunteers in project and charity event planning. Ensure that appropriate Risk Assessments on all activities, events and outings are carried out.

· Manage the recruitment process and procedures. DBS register for all staff, trustees and volunteers, renewing checks as required.

· Ensure that all Winchester Go LD’s policies are reviewed and up to date. To implement the Health and Safety protocols and to take responsibility for member safety in the office and on charity organised outings.

· To process and claim Gift Aid for Winchester Go LD.

· To be responsible for maintaining accurate and comprehensive records and for compliance with statutory requirements such as GDPR. To maintain databases and assist the reporting on project outcomes.

Previous Experience:

Considerable administration experience.

Generating projects and delivering them.

Working with adults with a learning disability (desirable but not essential).

Good understanding of the barriers to independence faced by people with learning disabilities.

Knowledge of HR procedures and management of a small team.

Good understanding of budgets (organisational and project) and financial reporting.

Knowledge of risk management and health and safety and policy and procedures.

Knowledge of different communication methods including Easy Read and Makaton (desirable but not essential).

Knowledge of local community.

Knowledge of local education and activity service providers.

Excellent IT skills and the ability to use Microsoft Office and Word spreadsheets.

Communicate effectively and sensitively with different people.

Support people in a way that respects choice, dignity and privacy.

Relationship building with different stakeholders

Working on databases, updating and maintaining essential information.

Complete and maintain accurate written records and follow policies and procedures.

Able to work using own initiative, plan and prioritise workload.

Awareness of and commitment to promoting equal opportunities for all.

Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of individuals, the service and organisation.

Willingness to undertake relevant training.

20-25 hours per week over 3-5 days (days are flexible).

Salary is Pro rata.

To apply please send a COVER LETTER detailing why you are interested in this role along with a copy of your CV.

Beyond the Streets is a small charity with a big determination to see routes out for women experiencing exploitation within the UK sex industry.  Your role is to lead on the maintenance and development of a strong pipeline of grant funding and relationship development of future and existing funding partners, including major donors.

We are looking for someone with great communication skills, high attention to detail, and a track record in building new partnerships and securing high-level funding from grant making trusts and foundations.

This is a full-time job, but with the possibility of a 4 day a week post for the right candidate. We have offices in Southampton and London and are open to flexible arrangements, including home working. We have the experience to invest in people who are interested in this work. 

You will be passionate about supporting women facing multiple disadvantages, as well as being able to support and motivate staff. You will have great communication skills and be able to champion the cause.

Your role will include:

 - leading on the ongoing development of the Beyond the Streets trust fundraising strategy;

 - overseeing the delivery of the Beyond the Streets trust fundraising strategy, ensuring that our relationships with large grant making trusts are well managed;

 - ensuring that all trust fundraising activities are coordinated and delivered to deadline with the Development Officer;

 - leading on the development of a major donor programme

Beyond the Streets is a charity inspired by Christian values. This belief inspires us to work with acceptance, value and mutual respect for all. We promote a healthy work life balance and regularly reflect on our boundaries and our strategy for the year. We genuinely seek to work as a team and ensure that no one is ‘rescuing’ or working outside their allocated hours.

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.

Richmond Fellowship is 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, our Supported Housing service in East Hampshire is looking for someone like you to support the people who use our services to maintain their tenancy and independence in the community. 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 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. Oh and you’re happy working independently or, as a valued member of our team, being part of a weekly rota system and available for on call duties.

This is a permanent role, requiring the post-holder to work 37.5 hours per week. There are two vacancies available.

The salary for this post is £19,049.00 per annum.

Recovery Focus is committed to working towards equal opportunities and we select staff solely on merit irrespective of race, colour, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, social class, religious belief, disability or history of mental health or addiction problems. If you need support to apply for the role or adaptions at interview please contact the recruitment team to discuss.

This is a rolling recruitment process, shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply.

It is a mandatory requirement of the application process for this post that candidates submit a CV and Supporting Statement, thus only candidates that provide this, and who meet the essential criteria within the person specification,  will be considered for an interview.

So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits?