About Young Enterprise
Each year, Young Enterprise helps thousands of young people develop the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to succeed. Through our nationwide enterprise and financial capability programmes, we give young people the opportunities and experiences to discover who they are and what they’re good at.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast moving, youth focused, charity and play a pivotal role in the development of our digital content and platforms.  We are looking for an experienced, creative and proactive individual to join Young Enterprise as Programme Manager on a permanent basis.

About the role
The Programme Manager will be responsible for leading core programmes designed to develop the enterprising mindsets of young people across England and Wales, including Fiver and 10X.

The Programme Manager will lead on all aspects of the programmes they manage, including content development, budget management, marketing and promotion, and monitoring and evaluation. They will build and manage effective working relationship with multiple programme stakeholders (internal and external), including teachers, senior leaders, funders and evaluators.

The programmes they manage operate via dedicated online platforms, and the Programme Manager will be responsible for the ongoing development and maintenance of the platforms, their content and other digital delivery tools.

This is a full-time, permanent role which can be based either in our London office, or from home (UK only) with travel required.

Who we are looking for
We are seeking an individual with strong organisation and project management skills, a solution focussed attitude to problem solving and the ability to balance and prioritise competing demands in a busy function.

A successful track record of project and stakeholder management is essential to the role. An understanding of education and school centred programmes, plus experience working with web and digital developers would be a distinct advantage.

Reporting to the Senior Programme Manager, this role provides a real opportunity to help drive YE’s programme offer forward, and to ensure that young people across the country have access to vital skills and attributes for future life and work.

Full details can be found in the attached Job Description.

Why work for us?

• People-focussed with a friendly and supportive work-place culture
• An active commitment to equality and diversity
• Generous holiday allowance of 7.2 weeks
• Access to NHS top-up scheme, for money back on expenses such as dental and optical
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Group Life Assurance

If this role appeals to you - we would like to hear from you! We will be assessing applications on a rolling basis and may shortlist and invite candidates to interview before the closing date. Interviews will take place via Teams.

This is an exciting and challenging role for a Finance professional interested in a career in the international development sector. CBM places an emphasis on professional development and training for its employees.

Key responsibilities

1. To assist in the on-going development of a financial management assurance framework within CBMUK’s risk management strategy. 

2. To lead in the preparation of periodic financial reports to donors and improve accountability and donor compliance.

3. To support final stages of the programme transition to CBM Global federation with focus on contractual compliance and the improvement and development of administrative and financial systems.

4. To contribute to financial planning and budgeting processes, deployment of funds to projects and preparation of new budgets and project applications.

5. To contribute to organisational wide strengthening of due diligence processes across CBMUK supported projects.

Please download a recruitment pack for full details.

Purpose

The Programme Funding Manager will secure funding from institutional donors for CBM UK and our implementing partners, to resource strategic programme developments in global disability inclusion. This will include relationship building with donors and consortium partners; coordination and support of proposal development; and active contribution to ensuring donor compliance and due diligence.

Key objective

Contribute to securing new institutional funding commitments which fit with CBM UK’s strategic priorities.

Key responsibilities

1. External Relations (20%)​

2. Proposal Development (60%)​

3. Donor Compliance (10%)

4. Internal Relations and Management (10%)

Please download a recruitment pack for full details.

As part of the co-ordinator team, you’ll be taking responsibility for organising and delivering activities in the centre, with a specific focus on music and creative activities. From choir groups, to one-to-one recording sessions, and supporting public performances, you'll be working with members to develop new passions and discover the joys of collective creating. The role also involves providing advocacy and support for up to 20 members, and ensuring the smooth running of the day service as a member of the co-ordinating team

Darnall Dementia Trust is a long established Day Care Service for people living with dementia.

This is an eciting opportunity to lead the service under the new contract awarded by Sheffield City Council.

We are looking for a qualified Health or Social Care professional to lead service.

Job Role:

• Strategic management of the work of the organisation
• Lead and manage the team of 4 paid care staff and 1 finance admin worker
• Recruit, train and support volunteers
• Work closely with the Day Centre Coordinator to ensure that care is delivered in a person –centred way and according to statutory regulations and Health and Safety requirements.
• Manage the budget and procure funds to ensure the development of the organisation.
• Maintain good relationships with strategic partners including funding bodies.
• Lead on development within the organisation including extending work with carers.

Service Manager
Service Manager – Wharfedale House

We are looking for an experienced Service Manager/Home Manager for our service based in Wetherby, West Yorkshire. Our service requires a strong and motivational leader to join our existing team of Support Workers, Team Leaders, cooks, and administrators to lead, inspire, motivate, and bring the service in line with Leonard Cheshire’s exemplary standards. You will work with business support functions, regional manager, local council, and CCGs to ensure the smooth running and ultimately a thumbs up from our service users.

About us

Wharfedale House - Wharfedale House | Leonard Cheshire

In the market town of Wetherby in West Yorkshire, Wharfedale House is home for 18 adults with physical disabilities. We have lovely views of the River Wharfe and the surrounding countryside. A short walk from Wetherby town square, we’re close to shops, pubs, cafes, a library, colleges, and a sports centre. York and Leeds are also nearby

Leonard Cheshire is the leader in enriching the lives of disabled people. We are the largest disability non-profit organisation in the UK, with around 7,000 employees, and we support more than 20,000 disabled people across our global operations. We honour our past, drawing on our legacy to inspire us for the future. We are in the exciting process of transforming into a modern, relevant, and sustainable organisation.

We offer an environment where you can work with great leaders and be part of a team who are passionate making a positive impact on the lives of disabled people. You will have opportunities to learn and grow in your role, building your skills and knowledge in partnership with others.

About the role

This is an excellent opportunity to grow and develop, making a difference to so many lives by enabling the people who use our service to enjoy independence and fulfilment.

Reporting to the Regional Manager, you will provide clear direction and be responsible for the day to day management of the support provided within the service. Your key responsibilities will include management and supervision of a great staff team, financial and health and safety management to fulfil our statutory obligations.

You will implement systems and procedures designed to promote positive outcomes for disabled people within the service, ensuring a flexible, proactive approach whilst meeting the desired outcomes of the people we support. You will manage the recruitment, selection and on-going training, development and performance of all staff in the service, to ensure achievement of national minimum care standard requirements.

This is a challenging yet exciting role, offering you the opportunity to bring your passion and enthusiasm to the largest pan disability charity in the UK, making a real difference to the lives of all our residents.

About you:

To be successful in this role you will:

•   Have a level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care or equivalent.
•   Have experience in managing nursing and care teams / supervisory or management experience in a care environment.
•   Experience of a range of different departments such as therapies, transport, catering, administration, care and maintenance would be advantageous.
•   Hold registration for this service.
•   Have strong people and communication skills.
•   Provide exemplary customer service.
•   Ensure budgetary compliance.

We offer a wide range of employee rewards and benefits including:

•   Fair and competitive pay rates.
•   Contributory company pension scheme with competitive life cover benefit.
•   Substantial and flexible annual leave, with the option to buy or sell, depending on needs (salary sacrifice).
•   Access to cash health plan at very favourable rates.
•   Access to cycle-to-work benefits (salary sacrifice).
•   Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
•   Blue Light Discount Card

This role is subject to the requirements of The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021. Appointment is conditional on successful applicants providing evidence to our satisfaction that they are vaccinated, or are exempt from vaccination due to clinical reasons.

A satisfactory disclosures check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post.

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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post. References will be obtained for all roles.

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

* No agencies please *

Service Manager (RN) (08398)

This is an excellent opportunity to Join our CQC outstanding Service St Michael's in Axbridge. It is home to 36 Adults with physical disabilities. We are looking for a strong manager who will provide clear direction and be responsible for the day to day management of the support provided within the service. Your key responsibilities will include management and supervision of a great staff team, financial and health and safety management to fulfil our statutory obligations.

St Michael’s is home for 36 adults with physical disabilities. Our 1870s house is surrounded by beautiful countryside at the foot of the Mendip Hills. We’re in the peaceful village of Axbridge in Somerset with shops, community hall, pubs and restaurants nearby. We’re also not far from the Somerset coast, Cheddar Gorge and Weston-super-Mare.

You will implement systems and procedures designed to promote positive outcomes for disabled people within the service, ensuring a flexible, proactive approach whilst meeting the desired outcomes of the people we support. You will manage the recruitment, selection and on-going training, development and performance of all staff in the service, to ensure achievement of national minimum care standard requirements.

This is a challenging yet exciting role, offering you the opportunity to bring your passion and enthusiasm to the largest pan disability charity in the UK, making a real difference to the lives of all our residents.

To be successful in this role you will:

Have a level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care or equivalent.
Have experience in managing nursing and care teams / supervisory or management experience in a care environment.
Experience of a range of different departments such as therapies, transport, catering, administration, care and maintenance would be advantageous.
It would be advantageous to be a Registered Nurse.
Hold registration for this service.
Have strong people and communication skills.
Provide exemplary customer service.
Ensure budgetary compliance.

We offer a wide range of employee rewards and benefits including:

Contributory company pension scheme with competitive life cover benefit.
Substantial and flexible annual leave, with the option to buy or sell (salary sacrifice).
Discounted tariffs with 02.
Access to great savings and discounts with major UK retailers.
Access to cash health plan at very favourable rates.
Access to cycle-to-work benefits (salary sacrifice).
Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
Ongoing training and development

This role is subject to the requirements of The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021. Appointment is conditional on successful applicants providing evidence to our satisfaction that they are vaccinated, or are exempt from vaccination due to clinical reasons.

A satisfactory disclosures check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post.

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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post. References will be obtained for all roles.

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

* No agencies please *

Ref: 104 783

Job Title: Service Manager Complex needs

Location: London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Salary: £36,000 per annum

Hours: 40 hours per week

Contract: Permanent Post

PRHA is a great place to work – Our award-winning teams work together to improve the lives of our residents and make a real contribution to ending homelessness.

As an IIP Gold standard employer, we value our staff and commit to developing their skills and supporting them in their important work.

Edward Gibbons House is an innovative complex needs service offering integrated recovery based support, personal care and partnership-based health services. It currently has a CQC “Outstanding “rating.

Our 35 residents are formerly street homeless men with complex support needs including substance misuse, mental health and physical illness.

The day to day work involves supporting our residents to live safer, independent and fulfilling lives and creating a positive and inspiring environment in which they can achieve their goals. We work with multiple agencies and partners in the borough to ensure our clients’ needs are met, these include drug and alcohol services, housing teams and NHS teams.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Service Manager to continue their great work.  We are looking for someone with the right level of experience of our residents support needs and who is either already a registered CQC manager or is willing to undertake the CQC “fit person” registration (relevant training will be provided).  

PRHA support services guarantee a dynamic, challenging and rewarding environment where no two days are ever the same. We are seeking motivated, empathetic and energetic individuals to join our teams and help our residents to change their lives for the better.

Who we’re looking for

To be successful in this role you will have proven experience and skills in the following areas:

• Demonstrable experience as a Manager and experience of working with homeless people who have substance misuse and complex needs.
• Able to achieve “fit person” registration to manage CQC registered premises (relevant training will be provided).
• Be a leader, supporting the staff team to keep clients safe and free from abuse.
• Ensuring clients have a voice, personalising their support and helping them to recover or manage their addiction and gain control of their lives. 
• Passionate about people, be innovative in your approach and have our clients at the centre of service delivery.

What we offer

We offer our staff a generous benefits package, which includes:

• Pension Scheme – We offer a group stakeholder pension scheme with 3% employer's contribution
• Holidays - Employees receive up to 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising with long service
• Medical – we provide a “Cash Back" Scheme for a range of services such as dental, physio, chiropody, health& wellbeing

• Training Programmes – We provide comprehensive training to our employees to enable them to grow in their career and achieve their professional aspirations.
• Season Ticket Loans – We offer interest-free season ticket loans after successful probation
• Life Assurance - Upon death whilst in service, a Death in Service payment may be made according to the scheme rules. The payment covers 3 times of the employee’s annual salary.

How to apply

Please read the full Job Description & Person Specification which can be found on our website. To apply, please send your CV and Supporting Statement outlining your interest in working for PRHA and explaining how you meet the criteria set out in the Job Description & Person Specification. Please send your CV and Supporting Statement by clicking the Apply Now button. Furthermore, applications with no attached personal statement explaining how you meet the job description will not be considered.

It is required for this post that the successful candidates will have to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure check.

Closing date: 29th November 2021 @ 12 noon.

Governance Manager

Location: Central London with flexible working
Salary: £50,780 per annum rising to £56,124 after two years’ continuous service plus excellent benefits
Hours: Full-time/35 hours (negotiable part-time/28 hours 0.8 FTE - four days a week) 
Contractual status: Permanent

The RCR is a great place to work, with an ambitious agenda. At the forefront of the health agenda, our members diagnose and treat cancer, heart disease, stroke and more, while leading on innovations including AI, skills mix and community diagnostic hubs. As COVID-19 recedes and the cancer backlog rises up the agenda, our members’ work and views have never been more important.

We are looking to recruit a Governance Manager to lead our governance work across the RCR. The Governance Manager is at the heart of the organisation, working closely with the President, CEO and wider Officer team to ensure the smooth running of the College.  The successful applicant will be the central figure for all aspects of governance and GDPR, creating policies, running elections, making decisions and ensuring correct processes are followed. Your experience and expertise will be regularly called on to ensure the governance of the RCR is first class. You’ll be one of the main people connecting the staff to the elected doctors and vice versa.

This is a cross-organisational role, working with a wide range of people, getting involved in projects from a governance angle where needed and leading or co-leading on other cross-College projects with a strong governance or GDPR element. 

You’ll lead the Governance Team, developing and managing staff, and ensuring the whole team is motivated and delivering a brilliant service. As the head of a team you’ll also be part of the management of the College, regularly joining other managers to discuss organisational wide issues. 

We are looking for someone with knowledge and experience of governance in a membership or not-for-profit setting to come and join us in the Governance Manager role. To be successful you will have experience of leading a team, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders in governance related topics. You will have a great eye for detail and a clear writing style, able to get messages across in a formal but unfussy way.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you please find out more about the Governance Manager role, the RCR and instructions on how to apply by visiting the RCR website.

The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 28 November 2021. First stage interviews are scheduled for Thursday 2 December 2021 with second stage interviews scheduled to take place on Friday 10 December 2021.

Creative Support is seeking a dynamic and highly motivated Senior Service Manager to lead the operational management of a range of community-based services across Sandwell and Dudley.

As the Senior Service Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining an overview of all community-based services in Dudley and Sandwell, leading a highly motivated team of managers and contributing to the further development of services within the region.

At these services, we provide quality care and support to individuals with a learning disability, autism, including people with additional complex care and communication needs. You must be an accomplished manager and have extensive experience and knowledge of working within the social care sector in support of people with learning disabilities and mental health needs. You must be highly proactive, resourceful and possess an analytical approach to problem solving.

As the Senior Service Manager you will ensure the service is of the highest quality, meeting all CQC standards and contract requirements and that this can be demonstrated through comprehensive quality and contract monitoring processes. You will also hold the CQC registration for the Dudley and Sandwell area. We are very keen to develop new services that meet local needs and promote opportunity, choice, health and wellbeing.

You will ensure that the care and support delivered is truly personalised and provided in accordance with agreed care plans, enabling service users to enjoy wellbeing, quality of life and community connections. You will promote and re-inforce a culture of responsive, person-centered practice and active support across the service, with relationships based on respect and unconditional positive regard.

Your rewarding role will include responsibility for:

• Recruitment and selection of staff matched to needs of service users
• Management and support of a team of managers and senior staff
• Deployment of staff to meet the needs of service users
• Ensuring continuous, reliable and consistent service delivery at all times
• Maximising positive outcomes for all service users
• Performance management
• Auditing and Quality Assurance
• Compliance with CQC & commissioner expectations and standards
• Contract management
• Providing excellent customer care to all stakeholders

A current, clean UK driving license is essential for this role, you will be required to drive across Sandwell, Dudley and the West Midlands. You must have at least three years relevant experience of supporting people with learning disabilities and/or autistic spectrum conditions and at least two years’ experience of managing and supervising staff.

This role offers unique and challenging opportunities, bringing great job satisfaction and career development opportunities. We provide accredited management training and health and social care diplomas through our own training academy, as well as local coaching and mentoring by experienced qualified social care practitioners. We may support you with advanced practitioner training opportunities in relevant areas. In addition to opportunities for personal and career development, we offer good conditions of service and a supportive, hands-on management culture.

Creative Support is a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Silver award. We actively encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and cultures.

We expect all applicants to Creative Support to have had at least their first Covid 19 vaccination prior to starting employment with us and to be committed to having the second vaccination within a 3 month period.

This is a newly created post due to increased needs and expanding services.

The Income Generation Manager will lead the Marketing and fundraising team ensuring excellent donor experience by ensuring the delivery of high quality, responsive, efficient and effect service across all areas of income generation.

The role holder will be responsible for increasing revenue and income for Mid and North East Essex Mind, through all income streams including fundraising, grant funding, social media marketing, training, and fee-paying services. The role holder will develop a range of income generation initiatives beyond the scope of existing fundraising activity.

Includes Us 2 is a parent driven charity providing information and support services to disabled children and their families who live in the districts of Ashford, Folkestone & Hythe and Dover. 

We are looking to recruit a dynamic and highly motivated manager who has the skills and expertise to ensure the future sustainability and growth of the organisation whilst maximising positive outcomes for children and young people with a disability or SEN and their families.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate professionalism and the necessary business skills to successfully manage the day to day operations of a small charity.  You will be required to manage a small staff team and have demonstrable experience of contract and performance management, fundraising and business development and knowledge of both statutory and voluntary services, preferably within the disabled children and young people sector. You will also be responsible for planning and delivering our short break activities for children with a disability and their families.  

Experience of working in a multi-agency environment would be extremely beneficial, as would experience of maintaining and developing partnerships in line with the vision and ethos of the charity. Previous experience of working in the not for profit sector would be advantageous. The post will require regular travel across Ashford, Shepway & Dover and occasionally across the whole of the County. An Enhanced DBS check will be required for this post.

If you are excited about this role and feel you have the skills and expertise to support our small charity to grow, then please submit a completed application form (no CV's please) by the deadline of 7th January 2022.

Responsible to: Retail Area Manager

Responsible for:  Assistant Manager/ Volunteers

Hours of Work:  Full Time 35 hours a week, working a pattern in agreement with the Assistant Shop Manager

Overall Purpose of Role:

To effectively manage the Martin House Charity Shop, through an Assistant Manager and a team of volunteers.  Achieve annual income targets as agreed with the Retail Manager.  Act as an Ambassador for Martin House Children’s Hospice within the local community.

Tasks and Duties:

• To hold each member of the Martin House team in positive regard and to foster a culture of respect and consideration between all staff and volunteers.
• To take day to day responsibility for the running of the Martin House hospice shop, meeting sales targets and actively work towards increasing sales.
• To actively recruit, support, train and organise volunteers providing supervision to ensure they work within their defined role and that there is sufficient cover throughout the week.
• To be responsible for ensuring health, safety and security of staff, volunteers and shop premises, including risk assessment and training.  To inform the Retail Manager of any complaints, accidents or untoward occurrences in the shop.  To be the named Keyholder of the shop and ensure security of the premises.
• To work with the local community to ensure a continuous flow of good quality stock. 
• To attractively display on the shop floor and ensure a robust rotation of stock in a safe manner. 
• To analyse sales in each area and adjust sales areas accordingly.
• To work with the Retail Manager on a competitive pricing strategy to ensure profit maximisation and train the team accordingly.
• To actively promote the Martin House Gift Aid system to all supporters and customers and to train all staff and volunteers to do the same.
• To comply with financial procedures at the shop and accurately cash up, bank shop takings and report figures and relevant paperwork as requested. 
• To support the Fundraising Department by promoting events and the lottery in the local community and train staff and volunteer to do the same.
• Any other duties as may be reasonably required

All Martin House employees are expected to:

• Uphold the values of Martin House and behave in a professional manner at all times.
• Value equality and diversity and comply with relevant equality legislation.
• Attend 1:1s with line manager, team meetings and annual appraisals.
• Take part in all relevant mandatory training and any other education and training considered necessary to carry out the role.
• Take responsibility for one’s own personal development.
• Cooperate with colleagues, encourage and support positive working relationships (both internally and externally) and foster a culture of respect and consideration at work.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with relevant individuals and groups, both internally and externally.
• Take responsibility for one’s own health and safety and the health and safety of others whilst at work, and comply with Health and Safety legislation.
• Comply with information governance requirements and maintain confidentiality at all times, as required.
• Work within all Martin House policies and procedures.
• Communicate a positive image of Martin House and protect its reputation.

Managers of staff at Martin House are expected to:

• Take part in inductions for new team members and for staff returning from long absence
• Lead and guide staff, providing the support needed to maintain morale and enable them to work effectively
• Supervise your staff members appropriately in their day to day work and actively work to recognise the work that they do
• Carrying out regular 1:1s and schedule team meetings as appropriate
• Undertake annual appraisals with your staff members, assisting them in the preparation of Personal Development Plans
• Support appropriate staff learning and development within your team
• Communicate effectively with your team, and in line with the Martin House Staff Charter
• Play a role in the recruitment of new staff within your area, once appropriate training has been given
• Manage sickness absence fairly and effectively
• Manage performance issues fairly and consistently, taking advice from the HR department where appropriate

Managers of Volunteers at Martin House are expected to:

• Carry out effective inductions for new volunteers in your department
• Lead and guide volunteers, providing the support needed to maintain morale and enable them to work effectively
• Supervise your volunteers appropriately in their day to day work and actively work to recognise the work that they do
• Ensure your volunteers have access to some personal time with you on a regular basis
• Ensure that your volunteers have an annual opportunity to reflect on their volunteering role with you
• Support appropriate volunteer learning and development within your team
• Communicate effectively with your volunteer team, and in line with the Martin House Staff Charter
• Play a role in the recruitment of new volunteers within your area, once appropriate training has been given
• Manage performance issues with volunteers fairly and sensitively, taking advice from the HR department where appropriate

Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults

Martin House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with safer recruitment standards and successful applicants may be required to undertake a DBS check.

Equality statement:

Martin House is committed to providing care and improving services irrespective of race, ethnicity, disability, gender, religion or belief, age, marital status, or sexual orientation

This job profile will be reviewed in consultation with the post holder in the light of on-going and changing organisational needs and will form the basis for performance appraisal.

Do you have experience engaging with and inspiring a team of volunteers (Ambassadors) and stakeholder partners?

Can you build constructive relationships and find creative and innovative approaches to campaigns? 

Have you any knowledge and worked in stem cell (bone marrow) registrations, donations, and transplantations?

If you have answered yes to at least 2 of these questions, YOU may be the person to join our team as our National Development Manager. 

Please look at our attached job role to better understand the specifics of this position.