To help us achieve our mission, we are recruiting qualified social workers with direct experience of working with children and families and knowledge and experience of supporting social work students. We are looking for candidates who can lead the delivery of teaching across the year, support participants in their local authority units and supervise participants during the 2nd year of the Frontline programme.

Practice Tutors (PTs) work closely as a peer group to share effective ways of working across participant units, local authorities and regions. They play a key role within the development and delivery of our social work curriculum, contributing knowledge and expertise to create a culture that promotes outstanding social work education and that enables teams to do their best work in order to achieve our mission to transform the lives of vulnerable children and families.

PTs are responsible for teaching and developing participants at the five-week summer institute, regional recall days and, in the participant units within local authorities. PTs support a number of participant units, based within statutory children’s social care services. Each unit is led by a Consultant Social Worker (CSW).  Core to the Practice Tutor role is the ability to provide support, challenge and guidance to participants and CSWs to ensure a high quality practice learning experience.

Applicants need a good understanding of the social work role and have the ability to make links with adults’ and children’s services. To apply you need excellent social work practice skills, experience of developing others and a commitment to educating a new generation of social workers. This role provides the opportunity to genuinely align practice and theory. In doing so you to be a committed to evidence informed practice models and have an appetite to exploring different and innovative approaches to teaching these models. PTs are supported to gain fellowship status with the HEA if not already held.

Campaigns Director

Politics and power is changing. And so are we.

We’re looking for an experienced campaigning leader with a track record of winning and innovating. Working with elected student leaders, you’ll lead the reinvention of NUS’ campaigning practice.

You’ll have the skill and drive to build a modern mass-engagement movement of students supported by a far-reaching digital strategy and a ground force of organized student activists. You’ll take a lead on NUS’ digital transformation. You’ll also shape the political agenda itself, identifying key issues and generating transformational solutions that sit at the heart of our campaigning. You’ll be someone able to influence at a personal level as well as at societal level.

What’s the job?

This is a role overseeing NUS’ campaigning, press, communications and influencing in England and at a UK level. NUS works across a wide range of issues and our priorities are set by students via our democracy. You’ll be working on further and higher education matters for sure as well as student welfare issues like housing, healthcare, and mental wellbeing.

You’ll also be working on social policy issues including climate change and liberation for women, black students, LGBT+ students, trans students and disabled students.

Why Apply?

In return for your passion and experience we offer the flexibility for work-life balance, a competitive salary for the non-profit sector and excellent holidays and benefits.

Location: This role is available primarily at our headquarters in Macclesfield. We’ll also consider applicants wishing to work out of our other offices in Edinburgh or Cardiff as well as home workers.

Salary: £47,043 to £52,948

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent, 35 hours a week.

We’re committed to equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, or disability. You can be yourself here whoever you are, be proud of the work you do and build a career in a place that knows different is good.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, as they are under-represented within NUS currently.

Who are we?

NUS is a confederation of 600 students’ unions representing over 7m students and apprentices across Scotland, England, Northern Ireland and Wales. In Wales, there are 20 students’ unions representing more than 300,000 students, learners and apprentices. We’re 98 years old and are looking forward to celebrating our centenary having successfully established ourselves at the cutting edge of social change. The student movement is fast-paced and sometimes challenging, but we’re also a big family who support each other.

We see anti-oppression as central to our mission. Education isn’t working unless it’s working for everyone in our society. We’re trans inclusive without exception. And we welcome individuals who are up for taking active responsibility for their own ongoing learning on liberation, equity, diversity and inclusion.

Closing date for applications is 13th April 2020

You may have experience of the following: Campaign Director, Campaigns Director, Policy Director, Communications Director, Brand and Influence Manager, Director of Communications, Press Secretary, Political Aide, Political Assistant, Third Sector, Trade Union, Head of Policy, etc.

Reporting to the CEO

Responsible for: Manchester Workshop Coordinator & Coaching Coordinator

Additonal days to be offered in accordance with future funding

As the Sophie Hayes Foundation embarks on an exciting phase of growth and development,supporting moew women survivors of Human Trafficking, the Employability Programme Workshops Supervisor, will become a valued member of the organisation’s new Senior Management Team

The right candidate will focus on growing our programme across Manchester and the North, through effective and productive collaborations.

Detailed Role Description

1. Manage and develop the programme across Manchester and the North, by building partnerships with other NGO’s and referral partners, resourcing, equipping and training facilitators and co-ordinating programmes
2. Effectively and efficiently manage budgets 
3. Manage all KPI’s, supporting funding reports and ensuring correct reporting of programme outputs and outcomes. 
4. Continuously improve the programme through learning from feedback. 
5. Ensure our survivors, partners and volunteers are engaged, motivated and ‘have a voice’ to influence and shape our programme design. 
6. Set the organisation’s Manchester delivery strategy and support its implementation through staff, volunteers and partners
7. Build relationships and source long term, broad impacting relationships with businesses and training institutions, in partnership with the Workshops and Coaching Coordinators
8. Support the CEO and Fundraising Manger in securing funding to ensure long-term sustainability– this includes infrastructure for programmes (e.g. travel and materials cost) alongside further funding that may expand the programme.
9. Supervise and manage core team members and direct reports, with the objective of growing individual and group capabilities, skills and resources.
10. Consistently work with and encourage the growth of leadership volunteers in order to increase organisation capacity and capabilities

Person Specification:

Essential

1. Minimum 3 years’ experience of successful programme management in the UK charity sector
2. Educated to degree level or equivalent, or the ability to demonstrate competence through experience
3. Experience of working to, and meeting KPI’s
4. Experience of proactively researching and engaging current and prospective partners
5. Knowledge of best practice in programme management
6. Outstanding communication skills and the ability to tailor written and verbal content and style to a range of audiences.
7. Ability to work under pressure and deliver outcomes to tight deadlines
8. Strong IT skills (Blackbaud Etapestry or similar CRM systems etc. Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook,)
9. Ability to work on own initiative as well as a key member of a team
10. Flexible and proactive approach and attitude
11. Enthusiasm and drive to make things happen
12. Ability to work occasionally outside of normal office working hours
13. Supportive of a small but fast paced team 
14. Supportive of non-Manchester locations

Desirable

1. Knowledge and understanding of the human trafficking and modern-day slavery sector
2. Experience of using social media and digital communication tools

APPLICATION PROCESS AND CRITERIA:

Applications without a covering letter will not be progressed to the next stage

Selected candidate will be required to complete a DBS and have the right to work in the UK

As a provider of programmes for women survivors of human trafficking, we are seeking female candidates only.

As part of the wider Oasis family of hubs, Oasis Hub Oldham works to provide integrated, high quality services that benefit the whole person and the whole community.  The Thriving Hollinwood project is an on-going local partnership and is currently looking for a focussed Employability Project Leader to be responsible for improving employability, education and aspirational outcomes for targeted 16+ adults.

As well as engaging with 16+ people who are currently unemployed, you would be:

• designing a targeted project and supporting personal pathways to move individuals closer to the work environment
• working directly with target groups to improve engagement, manage and deliver a case load using a “community-led” approach.
• working with a network of local agencies, community partners and steering groups
• developing relationships with other schools, providers of NEET provision and employability programs.

This position offers you the chance to gain crucial project management experience, develop your ability to create corporate partnerships and have a positive and long-lasting impact in this community. 

Applicants will need to be committed to the project and have the following:

• Educated to degree level in relevant subject or demonstrate relevant experience.
• Experience working in an educational, youth, community or adult education setting.
• Experience of 1 to 1 mentoring/counselling
• Proven knowledge of skills, training and employability projects

Oasis offers:

• competitive salary, plus pension and life assurance
• 25 days holiday per year (plus Bank Holidays)
• Flexible working practices and family friendly policies.
• A supportive working environment with a focus on staff development and wellbeing.

For further information or an application pack please download the documents on this page or go to the Oasis UK website.  Please note that CVs alone will not be accepted. 

Closing date for applications is midday, Tuesday 14th April 2020.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 23rd April 2020 at Oldham.

1 Year Fixed Term Contract

Part-time (20 hours per week (0.5FTE), inclusive of breaks)

Salary:  £11,582 per annum (£23,164 FTE)

(We would like to make you aware that Oasis Hub Oldham also have a Lead Youth Worker role and a Hub Community Project Worker role vacant as well – tell your friends!)

Oasis Charitable Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities Employment.

Brainwave is a long-established national charity and since 1982 has been providing therapy to children predominantly aged between 6 months to 12 years.  The children we work with have a range of conditions and diagnoses including:

• Cerebral Palsy
• Developmental Delay
• Autism
• Brain Injury
• Down’s syndrome
• Other genetic conditions, and children with no formal diagnosis.

We are looking to appoint a Specialist Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist with experience of using a range of interventions and strategies to support complex communication needs of children with learning disabilities and profound and multiple learning disabilities.  Formal training or relevant experience of using Parent Child Interaction approaches, Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) methods (Switches, PECS, Eye Gaze, Makaton signing etc.) and knowledge of Dysphagia assessment and treatment and Sensory Integration approach is desirable.

HCPC and RCSLTregistration is essential. 

Part time or Job share will be considered.

Overview

Main Purpose 

To implement a successful programme of fundraising from trusts and foundations to an agreed annual target. This will include securing medium to large grants from UK charitable /corporate trusts and foundations via cultivating new relationships and managing existing clients.

Department : Partnerships

Location : Head Office, Manchester, UK 

Reporting To : Partnerships Manager – Trusts & Foundations

Main Duties 

• Develop and submit persuasive funding applications to UK trusts and foundations to secure both core and project income as directed by the Partnerships Manager 

• Research and cultivate new funding, grants and contract opportunities and maintain schedule of approaches and asks

• Build on existing relationships with key funders to maximise income and meet ambitious targets

• Track, analyse and report on fundraising results and measure, manage and report performance using agreed performance measures

• Maintain updated information on funders and activities in the CRM system 

• Write reports and updates to keep funders informed of the positive impact of their support

• Work with the Partnerships Manager and wider team to assist with other aspects of fundraising (e.g. charity of the year partnerships, awards applications, etc.)

• Work with Hope for Justice International Programme Team to determine requirements and priorities for existing and future funding needs 

• Recruit and manage volunteers to support this role 

Soft Skills

• Networking and relationship building 

• Creative problem solving 

• Ability to work under pressure & time management 

• Teamwork 

• Negotiation & conflict resolution 

• Decisiveness 

• Flexibility 

• Leadership 

• Enthusiasm and passion for engaging donors 

Technical Skills 

• Trusts and Foundations fundraising experience 

• Proven research skills 

• Project Management 

• Data Management 

• Administration 

• Excellent written skills and attention to detail 

• Excellent IT skills (Microsoft Office package) - experience of using fundraising databases would be an advantage

• Presentation and communication skills 

Experience & Education 

• Educated to degree level or equivalent

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in trusts and foundations fundraising 

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in researching funding opportunities 

• Proven track record of successful fundraising from charitable and / or corporate trusts 

• Demonstrable ability to build relationships with donors 

• Knowledge and understanding of modern slavery and human trafficking 

• Experience of working in an international / multicultural environment

• Empathy with Hope for Justice culture and ethos 

ROLE DESCRIPTION: Trust & Grants Fundraiser

SALARY: Grade 3 £25,555 per annum

HOURS: 37.5 hours per week – with some weekend and evening work on occasions. Part-time or job share will be considered for the right candidate(s).

REPORTS TO: Head of Fundraising

PURPOSE: To help maximise income from charitable trusts and foundations

Nature of the Role

The Together Trust currently employs around 850 staff and volunteers, across a number of care, education and community sites in the North-West and surrounding areas. The Fundraising team, based at the Together Trust Centre in Cheadle services the whole charity. The team currently comprises of a Head of Fundraising, a Trust & Foundation Fundraiser, Corporate Fundraiser, Community and Events Fundraisers (x 2) and a Fundraising Assistant.

The post holder will work in collaboration with other colleagues across the Trust. The Head of Fundraising guides the work of the fundraising team, however the post holder will be expected to prioritise and manage their workload and to work independently as well as being part of a team. All staff are expected to work in a flexible way and tasks that have not been covered in the job description may have to be undertaken. Time off in lieu is given for additional hours worked in line with Together Trust policy and with the prior agreement of the Head of Fundraising.

JOB PURPOSE

Based at our centre in Cheadle, Cheshire, you will be detail-orientated with excellent communication skills. You will be highly motivated, skilled and resourceful and will have experience of trust fundraising with a proven track record of success in this area.

Above all, you will be a creative and persuasive writer who knows how to communicate effectively by interpreting and translating the vision and needs of the charity. Within the small team, all staff are expected to work in a flexible way and tasks that have not been covered in the job description may have to be undertaken. 

The successful candidate will:-

• Reliably understand the philosophy, activities and diversity of the Together Trust in order to enthusiastically and accurately promote its work 
• Help deliver the fundraising strategy and promote the reputation of fundraising internally and externally to ensure it becomes understood, integrated, and appreciated at the Together Trust
• Work at all times in accordance with the Policies and Procedures of the Together Trust
• Understand that safeguarding children and vulnerable people is a priority for all employees.

Job role:

Internal Responsibilities

• To work with stakeholders to understand and develop a pipeline of projects which meet a known need in line with the Trust’s overarching strategy
• To work closely with operational and support colleagues to ensure the effective co-ordination and quality assurance of trust and foundation fundraising, supporting colleagues especially those in business development, fundraising and communications and marketing.
• To develop and manage a comprehensive programme of targeted proposals and applications which secure significant income from trusts and foundations in line with agreed KPIs.

External Responsibilities

• To manage a portfolio of relationships with key Trusts and Foundations
• To apply a stewardship approach to Trusts and Foundations, providing ‘over and above’ the minimum reporting required, to build long-term relationships with Trusts and Foundations
• To ensure that the Together Trust meets funders’ reporting and other requirements, using appropriate project management systems which will include effective monitoring, evaluation and timely and accurate reports
• To research, identify and prospect potential funders

Administrative and Strategic Responsibilities

• To triage industry bulletins with potential funding sources
• To keep accessible, accurate and up to date records in line with appropriate policy and regulation
• To develop a system for prioritising and approaching prospects, and ensure the wider team understand the system
• To work with the Head of Fundraising and the wider team to identify fundraising opportunities that can be supported by trust and grant fundraising
• To be accountable for grant recording, prospecting, and segmentation in line with team systems, Trust policy and GDPR best practice

General Responsibilities

• To undertake training as required
• To work to agreed targets and KPIs
• To take part in other fundraising activities to support the wider team, as required, which may involve some evenings and weekends for which time in lieu will be taken
• To work with the Head of Fundraising on larger fundraising projects as required
• To perform any other duties consistent with the nature of the post as agreed with the Head of Fundraising.

Salford Foundation is currently expanding its income generation team to meet its planned service development, business growth and business plan priorities for the future. This is an exciting time for our organisation as we approach our 30th birthday anniversary. We plan to continue to raise our profile and build relationships with funders and commissioners to diversify our income streams.

We wish to appoint a fundraising bid writer with at least 2 years’ experience of researching, preparing and submitting successful grant funding applications and bids to Trusts, Foundations and Statutory agencies.   Ideally, you will have a professional fundraising qualification, a background in the Voluntary and/or Public sector of securing core and project funding for children’s, young people and/or adult services. You will be passionate about creating better futures for people and have the following essential bid writing skills:

• Be pro-active, highly organised and able to plan and prioritise your workload
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to build rapport with funders and commissioners
• Ability to write concisely, creatively and persuasively to engage audiences and tell a compelling story
• Have high levels of numeracy and confidence in working with statistics, budgets and financial information
• Ability to develop project proposals for different target groups

Key tasks and responsibilities

• Leading on implementing Trust and Foundations funding strategy, planning, preparing and submitting grant funding applications for Trusts, Foundations and Statutory agencies
• Supporting the Business Development Manager and fundraising team with the preparation and submission of other grants applications, bids, proposals and pre-qualification questionnaires, as agreed
• Contributing to the development of Salford Foundation’s Funding and Income Diversification 3 Year Strategy 2020/21-2022/2023 and annual funding plan
• Researching and identifying external funding opportunities that meet Salford Foundation’s strategic business plan priorities
• Meet income generation targets
• Preparing and delivering funding briefings to Senior Management Team and Salford Foundation staff on pipeline and current funding opportunities and contributing to “bid kick” off meetings
• Preparing and submitting accurate and timely budget and financial information, using full cost recovery to support grant funding applications and bids
• Developing collaborative working relationships with external statutory, VCSE, public and private sector partners and agencies to support service development and partnership bids
• Researching, obtaining, collating and presenting beneficiary, project and contract data internally from Salford Foundation staff to support the evidence of need
• Supporting the monitoring, evaluation and reporting of grant funding applications and bids
• Submission of monthly and annual progress reports including , grant/bid pipeline opportunities, planned and submitted bids, success rate and fundraising income performance against targets to the Senior Management Team and Line Manager
• Contributing to the ongoing marketing and promoting of the Foundation’s services to  external stakeholders using social media, website and other communication updates
• Attending supervisory sessions, relevant subject based training, briefings and networking events to keep up to date with legislation, policies, practice and technology
• Implementing and complying with all Salford Foundation’s policies including Safeguarding Policy, Health and Safety Policy, Data Protection and Confidentiality.
• Undertaking any other tasks of a similar level of responsibility as requested by the Senior Management Team or Line Manager

Knowledge

• Good working knowledge and understanding of Trust, Foundation and Statutory funder requirements and expectations
• Knowledge and understanding of social exclusion and poverty and the impact on children, young people and adults
• Knowledge and understanding of the education, employment, training, health, or criminal justice sectors
• Knowledge and understanding of social value policies and social value measurement

Experience

• Experience of working in the VCSE/public sector in a fundraising or bid writing role
• Recent experience of researching, preparing and submitting Trust, Foundation and Statutory fundraising grants and bids opportunities nationally and/or regionally
• Experience of working collaboratively with staff across an organisation to develop proposals from initial concept through to project start
• Experience of using online funding and e-tendering portals

Skills

• Ability to write accurately, creatively and persuasively to engage the target audience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to work with stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to use own initiative, plan and prioritise workloads with minimum supervision
• Ability to research, analyse, interpret and present complex data concisely
• Excellent ICT skills and proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint 

Values and Attitudes

• A desire to help people from all backgrounds and treat them with dignity and respect
• A non-judgemental open mind
• A ‘can do’ attitude focused on solutions and continuous improvement
• Commitment to equality and diversity
• Commitment to maintaining personal and commercial confidentiality
• Commitment to Salford Foundation’s core values

Special Conditions

• Use of a car is desirable but not essential for this role
• Be able to travel across Greater Manchester to attend external meetings and briefings

Staff Benefits

As a valued member of our team, you will enjoy a number of benefits including 6% company contribution into your pension scheme; 23 days holiday per year increasing yearly to a maximum of 30 days plus 8 bank holidays; access to our programme of social, health and well-being events and staff discounts. Please refer to our 'Welcome to our Team' document for more details.

If you have the relevant experience and essential skills and want to be part of our team, please submit a completed application form which can be found below no later than 12 noon on Tuesday 31st March 2020. Interviews will take place on Thursday 16th April 2020.

Please note that only completed application forms will be accepted.

Previous applicants need not apply. 

Rare opportunity to join our well-established Freedom Team in both Salford and Manchester, providing 1-2-1 support to help people achieve their goals and improve their physical, mental, social and economic wellbeing. The role includes training, case management support and external supervision. We recruit for values and train for skills, so if you are compassionate as well as competent, and our values resonate with you, please apply. 

Our values: 

• Belief in people - working with people where they are, focusing on strengths 

• Dignity for all - kindness, respect and compassion underlie how we work 

• Opportunity – creating opportunities for people to improve their lives 

• Diversity – embracing the differences and valuing the contribution of all 

• Partnership – commitment to working in partnership 

Role Purpose 

Provide structured support for people on the Freedom project helping to encourage and motivate them towards their own goals for progression. Establish and maintain working relationships and pathways with local statutory agencies, charities and other 3rd sector organisations. Establish pathways through Mustard Tree into employment, education and training. Provide crisis support for up to 1 day per week on our busy reception, including referrals to other agencies.

What you will be doing: Job Description 

• Work in line with our values, providing a consistent and welcoming approach, advocating for Freedom trainees inside and outside the organization, and signpost clients onto appropriate agencies.

• Coordinate referrals and liaise with external agencies and colleagues to provide pathways into the Freedom Project,

• Conduct initial meetings and enrol Freedom trainees onto the project including risk assessments and documentation

• Working with the team to develop and deliver the induction process of new Freedom trainees

• Manage a caseload, schedule diary and deliver up to 20 x 121 sessions per week as well as telephone update sessions

• Provide drop in and group activities within the structured programme

• Use regular outcome measures and tools at every structured 121 sessions as well as writing case studies and reports as required

• Build and maintain strong relationships with local employers and job centres, encouraging their support of the Freedom Project through placements and training

• Understand and contribute to safeguarding and risk management using incident and safeguarding forms, attending annual training and escalating issues to the management

• Ensure effective discharges including person-centred Progression Plans, informed and helpful feedback/references and monitoring next steps as Freedom graduates leave the programme

• Attend training, research and keep up to date with relevant legislation and local provision of statutory services including housing, , mental health, domestic violence, benefits and budgeting

• Work to an evidence-informed model of support including Motivational Interviewing through training, external supervision and peer support

• Provide a point of contact for staff to raise queries and concerns around working with Freedom trainees and helping to mediate any issues

• Provide regular support to the reception and referrals team, including booking appointments, meeting with clients and drop-ins who need emergency support, and training Freedom trainees in the reception area.

General Work duties:

• Support trainees to develop ‘work ready’ skills and behaviours i.e. confidence, punctuality, time management, communication, teamwork and initiative

• Work within health & safety guidelines and Mustard Tree policies and procedures

• Supporting other staff and departments and providing practical relief cover for work-streams

• Take responsibility for professional development, attending training courses as required

• Leading by example, embodying Mustard Tree values and represent the charity as required

• Contribute towards being an environmentally responsible organisation as part of day to day activities including recycling and supporting ‘paper-lite’ practices

• Other tasks and duties relevant to the role as required by the organisation

What we are looking for: Person Specification 

Essential:

• 2 years’ frontline experience in 3rd Sector supporting people and/or working with vulnerable adults
• Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to proactively listen, and use effective questioning techniques.
• Effective time management, self-management, diary planning and organisation skills
• Ability to multi-task, work independently and as part of a team
• IT literacy including Microsoft Word and Excel, and good administration skills

Desirable:

• Understanding of health and safety regulations, safeguarding and incident management
• Experience of delivering a person-centred approach and empowering others to set goals
• A Levels or equivalent academic level