Safeguarding Officer Jobs in Oxford, Oxfordshire
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Key Purpose:
Engage with staff and volunteers at a local and national level across RABI as well as with key external stakeholders and partners to influence compliance with safeguarding policies and procedures. Support the Senior Service Delivery Manager to implement RABI’s reporting through maintenance of effective internal recording and reporting systems (CPOMS). Promote a high level of safeguarding awareness and related training throughout the organisation guided by priorities highlighted in the safeguarding action plan. Provide a high level of safeguarding support to all staff and volunteers and embed a strong culture of safeguarding across RABI. Act as the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead in the absence of the Senior Service Delivery Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
· Work alongside the Designated Safeguarding Lead to develop and enhance safeguarding practice within the organisation.
· Act as one of the first points of contact for all staff, volunteers and external queries in all matter of safeguarding.
· Daily oversight of our safeguarding system CPOMS. Follow up on any queries relating to CPOMS and develop training materials to support staff and volunteers in this area.
· Provide the Designated Safeguarding Lead with monthly report to feed into longer-term safeguarding planning.
· Work alongside the Designated Safeguarding Lead to develop and deliver safeguarding training and support sessions for staff and volunteers to create an annual training plan.
· Effectively engage with staff and volunteers at a local and national level to ensure safeguarding escalations and approaches are understood through the organisation.
· If required travel to RABI volunteer groups to provide safeguarding support.
· Work with external stakeholders and partners to understand the main thematic areas of safeguarding that are impacting the community that we support.
· Work collaboratively within RABI to share information about safeguarding trends that are happening locally or nationally.
· Lead of providing safeguarding support to regional teams and provide practical guidance on managing a range of operational safeguarding risks, increasing confidence in safeguarding practice across RABI.
· Champion safeguarding practices and procedures across all Departments, ensuring compliance and driving engagement and awareness.
· Develop working relationships with key internal stakeholders e.g. volunteering, partnerships, campaigning and fundraising to offer safeguarding input to any emerging projects.
· Maintain up to date knowledge of current practice changes and any relevant changes to wider guidance, policy and legislation; including proactively engaging with other organisations and external experts to ensure RABI’s approach is informed by and contributes to best practice within the sector.
· Manage all referrals to RABI’s counselling provision ensuring all external and internal SLA’s are adhered to.
· Undertake any other task relevant to the job purpose.
Person Specification:
Essential
· Experience of working as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
· Relevant up to date training in the specialist area of Safeguarding
· Knowledge of safeguarding practices and legislation
· Knowledge and experience of statutory agency practices and multi-agency working
· Ability to distinguish between observation, facts and information gained from others and confidently assess risk in a time sensitive manner
· Excellent communication, report-writing and recording skills
· Experience of providing safeguarding support to staff and volunteers working with adults and children who may be at risk of harm, their families and carers
· Experience of using data recording systems
· Confident working on own initiative and in communication and presenting to a wide range of staff and volunteers
· Highly organised and can manage multiple tasks and priorities
· Flexible, resilient and solution focussed working with sensitivity, integrity and without prejudice
Desirable
· Farming background or knowledge of the farming community environment.
This role profile is not exhaustive and is subject to review in conjunction with the post holder according to future developments at RABI.
Early applications are encouraged for this position as shortlisting and interviews will take place on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a suitable application prior to the deadline.
RABI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and aims to ensure that all employment practices secure equality of opportunity and that no prospective or current employee receives less than favourable treatment at RABI as a result of their sex, sexual orientation, age, race, religion, belief, ethnic origin, disability, marital, or for any other reason which cannot be shown to be justifiable. Our recruitment process strives to ensure that individuals are selected only based on their relevant skills, experience, qualifications and abilities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Your role
Church Mission Society is passionate about God’s mission and fired up to see more and more people become followers of Jesus. As one of two Church and Supporter Care Officers you will bring delight to our donors by successfully dealing with their enquiries as their first port of call. You will also proactively contact supporters and churches to encourage them to give and engage with CMS. Through this, your role will make a significant contribution to supporting for the work of Church Mission Society.
The organisation you’ll be joining
Church Mission Society is comprised of people who are passionate about mission and fired up about helping people follow Jesus. For over 200 years CMS has been at the forefront of global mission, living out the gospel of Jesus, seeing lives changed and communities transformed. If you join CMS you will find an organisation that has been reinvigorated with a fresh vision to make disciples of Jesus among people at the edges, both in the UK and around the world.
The organisation you’ll be joining
Church Mission Society is comprised of people who are passionate about mission and fired up about helping people follow Jesus. For over 200 years CMS has been at the forefront of global mission, living out the gospel of Jesus, seeing lives changed and communities transformed. If you join CMS you will find an organisation that has been reinvigorated with a fresh vision to make disciples of Jesus among people at the edges, both in the UK and around the world.
What you’ll need to succeed
The successful candidate will have proven experience working in a customer/supporter facing environment. Administrative skills are essential and experience in telephoning to get results in a customer care environment is highly desirable.
It is also a requirement for this post holder to be in sympathy of CMS’s values and aims.
Further details can be found in the job description and person specification.
Our commitment to you
Our core values of being pioneering, relational, faithful and evangelistic are integral to everything we do, and we work hard to ensure that every member of staff is valued, supported and encouraged to continually learn and develop their skills.
We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of the people we serve, our partners, our volunteers, and our staff. We believe that every child or adult we come into contact with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm and abuse. Our recruitment and selection processes are in line with our Safeguarding Policy and the SCHR Misconduct Disclosure Scheme , of which CMS is a member as part of our commitment to safeguarding.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Finance Officer
This is a full time role - Hybrid working with an expectation of weekly attendance to Head Office at Baynards Green, Nr. Bicester Oxfordshire.
Job Purpose:-
We are looking to appoint a Finance Officer to join our growing team. Reporting to the Head of Finance this new role will ensure that appropriate financial processes and systems are followed and developed to support our charity’s sustainable growth and safeguard our financial health.
The Finance Officer will ensure that financial tasks and transactions are undertaken in an efficient, effective and timely manner and, importantly, that relevant financial information is provided to keep the Head of Finance updated and informed, supporting the Leadership Team to make the best decisions for the charity.
We are looking for a confident and experienced individual to join our supportive team. Previous charity finance knowledge is helpful but not essential, above all we want an individual to be tenacious, curious, diligent and show strong initiative.
Who are you?
You should be accomplished in Sage 50 Accounts and have considerable experience working in a finance function and in financial administration.
Some experience of working with Salesforce or an equivalent CRM database and an accountancy qualification or studying towards a professional qualification ACCA, CIMA, ACA, CIPFA) or AAT qualified. Experience of working in the Voluntary Sector, paid or unpaid would be great.
You should have excellent written and verbal communication skills (a natural ability to clearly communicate financial information to those with a non-finance background). You need to have proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook and experience in database and payroll systems.
It would be amazing for you to have high level of attention to detail and methodical working, be a self-starter and be able to use initiative.
Have a positive and professional approach to work, be values focused and able to be adaptable in a growing and changing environment
How to Apply:-
Please access our attached Job Information Pack.
Please email a covering one page supporting statement explaining your suitability for the role along with your CV.
We recognise that some of your experience may be from unpaid roles as well as paid employment – please include any voluntary work if it helps to show why you are the right candidate for the job.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Chief Executive Officer, Remote, 35 hrs Salary £90,097
GFS is a feminist organisation with a mission to empower girls and young women in England and Wales to live their best lives. Girls as young as 6 tell us that they cannot be themselves. This causes problems for them and society. So, we offer an early intervention service for girls living in areas of deprivation to have the greatest impact.
This is an exciting role with an opportunity to lead the charity into the 150th Year of delivery and with a new strategy to address need. It will involve working with the leadership team and all departments but also the board and their support committees, the ambassadors, and presidents as well as the wonderful team of volunteers across England and Wales.
A great deal has been done to prepare the organisation for such an important time and so now there is a real opportunity for this role to lead in being a figurehead for the charity and representing all that is achieved at GFS in national events and discussions, to best represent the girls of today.
Our new strategy is built around pillars of Impact, Brand and Sustainability with an ambition to grow in delivery as well as reputation. GFS is aware that the work done to listen to and amplify girls’ voices is important because they have so much to say about what needs to change and from a very young age. This role will be key to making this happen.
Equity, Diversity and inclusion is of strategic importance to GFS. We encourage applications from ethnically and racially minoritised, disabled and from LGBTQ+ people to build our best staff and volunteer teams and reflect the girls we serve.
This post is subject to a criminal record check with the Disclosure and Barring Service
Download the application pack and complete the application form in WORD and return by the closing date Friday 17th May.
Our mission is to support and inspire girls and young women. We create spaces where they feel safe and valued, building strong foundations.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Us: At Refugee Resource, we are dedicated to relieving distress, improving wellbeing, and facilitating the integration of refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants in Oxfordshire.
Our mission is to provide psychological, social, and practical support to those in need.
Key responsibilities:
Work closely with the Chief Executive and team to maintain effective services for our clients.
- Lead the team to ensure the services are delivered to a high standard
- Implement new service delivery opportunities
- Act as Safeguarding Lead
- Effective collaboration with partners
Join a Thriving Team:
In a rapidly changing landscape, Refugee Resource is committed to delivering top-quality services and expanding our training initiatives for organisations working with refugees.
Please include supporting statement (of not more than 2 pages) to evidence how you meet the requirements listed within the competencies contained within the Person Specification
To build meaningful lives as part of the wider community for refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Our system keeps your personal information hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
This is a great senior management role for someone eager to make a significant difference to an amazing arts and mental health charity. Our team expertise is in the field of youth work, therapeutic arts, mental health and community development.
We are looking for someone with a flexible and creative approach who is open and proactive in working with external partners to deliver high-quality work for the community.
Using the resources we have and the new ones we'll be creating, you will bring your own skills, creativity and passion, to make your own mark.
If you are that person, then we can offer you an outstanding opportunity to develop your career whilst making the Ark-T Centre a beacon of excellence, ensuring a better, brighter and more prosoerous future for all those in Oxford and the wider community.
Specific Duties:
Strategic Planning and Development
Alongside the Board of Trustees and the Senior Management Team:
• Monitoring and updating the Business Plan
• Developing and implementing a financial strategy for the Business Plan
• Oversight and updating of organisational Theory of Change, ensuring KPIs for all programmes are in line with our vision and mission, and are achievable as well as ambitious
• Continued development and monitoring of the new Community Hub Programme in partnership with other local strategic partnerships
• Prioritising the articulation and communication of the Ark-T methodology and approaches to using the arts for improved wellbeing and mental health across our programmes and sharing best practice across the team
• Prioritising the reach and engagement of Ark-T programmes to a larger and more diverse audience representative of our surrounding communities
• Recruiting an increasingly diverse team of Trustees with the skills, contacts and time to contribute effectively to the running of the charity
Management of Staff, Freelancers and Volunteers
• Recruiting key staff and others.
• Leading, managing and developing direct reports and supporting them in managing their key workers – staff, freelancers and volunteers.
• Ensuring that processes for the recruitment and management of volunteers are developed and maintained
• Liaising with external HR consultants to update procedure and processes appropriately and managing staffing matters arising
• Enabling a safe, stimulating and supportive workplace where teams and activities can flourish and work standards and practices are maintained.
• Taking steps to ensure that staff and freelancers attain high standards of work.
• Ensuring that staff have, or can develop, the skills and abilities they need to carry out their jobs competently, safely and effectively.
• Maintaining and updating safeguarding standards and procedures and working with staff to ensure that staff and users are, and feel, safe.
• Acting as one of the two Safeguarding Leads for the charity and managing concerns from staff, users and visitors to the centres.
Finance & Fundraising
• Researching and writing funding bids to secure both restricted and unrestricted funds
• Exploring other possible sources of funding for programmes and core costs, including individual donors, corporate sponsorship and commercial opportunities.
• Working with the Finance Manager, Treasurer, and external
Bookkeeper, including using Xero software, to monitor the finances of the charity to ensure that sufficient funds are attracted to run planned programmes, meet the commitments of the charity within agreed budgets, and produce regular reports.
• Maintaining adequate reserves for the charity in line with policy.
• Preparing the annual report and accounts for submission to the Charity Commission to be independently examined alongside the Chair and the Bookkeeper.
Management of the Buildings
• Overseeing relationship with Landlords and tenancy agreements
• Managing Centre Manager to ensure efficient and cost-effective operations.
Partnerships & Representing the organisation
• Represent Ark-T as a leader in arts for improved mental health and wellbeing, driving change, particularly diversity and inclusion through influencing and contributing to the key meetings.
• Maintaining relationships and strategic partnership agreements with OX4 Food Crew Alliance, Oxford Community Action, Donnington Doorstep, Safe! and Waste2Taste.
Communications
• Overseeing the marketing and communications for Ark-T.
• Ensuring that key stakeholders are kept informed of the progress of the charity,
including the publication of an organisational wide impact report in 2024.
We invite candidates to express interest in this role by submitting their CV in the first instance. There will be an application form to complete as part of the shortlisting process, so a cover letter is entirely optional.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Who we are:
The National Autistic Society is here to transform lives, change attitudes and create a society that works for autistic people.
We transform lives by providing support, information and practical advice for the 700,000 autistic adults and children in the UK, as well as their three million family members and carers. Since 1962, autistic people have turned to us at key moments or challenging times in their lives, be it getting a diagnosis, going to school or finding work.
The Autism Know How department, which this role sits within, supports organisations across sectors to improve both understanding and practice for professionals and employees in order to help to transform the lives of autistic people and families. We do this through diagnostic services, training, accreditation, consultancy and conferences.
What we can offer you:
- Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Excellent induction, training and development programme including training about autism and opportunities to attend our conferences
- Online staff discount scheme for a range of benefits such as cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan & shopping discounts for places such as Asda, Tesco, Sainsburys, Halfords, Nike, Apple and loads more!
- Healthcare Cash Plan
- Life Assurance at 2 x base salary
- A portfolio of fantastic new salary sacrifices benefits and other flexible benefits private health, dental insurance, car salary sacrifice scheme, activity pass, holiday trading, enhanced pension & salary deduct loans (eligibility criteria may apply)
- Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme & counselling programme
- Free access to the Headspace App – a global leader in mindfulness and you can enrol up to three friends or family members for free!
Who we are looking for:
A Permanent Customer Relations and Sales Officer to work as part of a centralised sales team, which leads all Autism Know How sales, logistic and customer support enquiries.
Managing all aspects of the customer sales journey, this role will lead and deliver an effective, timely and professional customer journey and experience, maximising income potential and repeat business to ensure performance against team sales targets and to enable the society to continue to improve its offering for autistic people.
This role will work closely with colleagues across Autism Know How, Marketing, CRM and Business Development departments, and other relevant NAS teams where required.
This role will also deliver general administration and data processing as required.
To view the job description, please click here.
Where you will be working:
Home based, with occasional travel when required.
How to apply:
- To apply for this role please click the Apply button below
- When providing a supporting statement, please refer to the job description and person specification and include any information that shows your suitability for the role.
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
For some roles, successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks which will include additional references and criminal background checks.
Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from those with a diagnosis of autism.
The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
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Are you passionate about criminal justice and want to work from home for a small charity where you can make a real difference? Are you experienced in monitoring and evaluation, and/ or administration? Then we would love to hear from you!
The Welcome Directory are currently recruiting for a Monitoring and Evaluation Officer to lead on data collation and analysis and strengthen processes for effectively measuring and evidencing impact. The full Job Description can be found below.
Should you have any questions about the role, please get in touch by email.
The Welcome Directory will be scheduling interviews as applications come in. Please note we reserve the right to close vacancies early should we receive sufficient applications. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as soon as possible.
To help faith communities become places where people who leave prison find welcome, acceptance and appropriate support.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Trust and Foundations Officer
We would prefer this role to be hybrid and applicants to be based within commuting distance to our Head Office at Baynards Green in Oxfordshire.
The Child Brain Injury Trust was originally set up by a group of medical professionals. The organisation has evolved over the years and is now the leading UK charity supporting families and professionals affected by childhood acquired brain injury. Working in consultation and collaboration with families and professionals, the charity aims to ensure families can access the support they need, when they need it and to ensure they have the best possible chance of reaching their potential.
Are you a passionate, highly motivated, and organised individual? Do you have brilliant application and report writing skills and are able to build effective relationships with donors? If you are, we are seeking a Trusts & Foundations Officer to be an integral part of the Trusts and Foundations team where you will be responsible for submitting applications to Trusts & Foundations for our services in the UK.
You will be working to deliver our ambitious targets for trust and foundations income for 2024/25 and beyond. The post-holder will help to research and explore new avenues for funding and build a strong pipeline of new donors who have the potential to support the charity. You will be building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders at trusts and foundations and preparing and delivering targeted funding applications to those organisations. You will be able to build upon and develop a compelling case for support for both the services we offer as a whole and for specific projects that reflect our work and values.
Ideally you will be looking to develop your skills with the aim of moving into a management role within the department within the next 2 – 3 years, so this role is to be viewed as a development opportunity.
How to Apply:-
Please access our attached Job Information Pack.
Please email a covering one page supporting statement explaining your suitability for the role along with your CV.
We recognise that some of your experience may be from unpaid roles as well as paid employment – please include any voluntary work if it helps to show why you are the right candidate for the job.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The vacancy
We help young people to build life-long belief in themselves, supporting them to take on their own challenges, follow their own passions and discover talents they never knew they had. Because when you prove yourself that you’re ready for anything nothing can hold you back.
Do you want to be part of that?
The Role
The position has become available as a result of an exciting internal promotion. Therefore, we are seeking a personable and proactive individual with exceptional attention to detail to join our team of Operations Officers.
As an Operations Officer, you will support the operational delivery and development of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) through managing a portfolio of Licensed Organisations (LOs). These LOs are mostly schools but we also work with other organisations such as colleges, local authorities, and community groups.
The role will be field-based, and you will be expected to visit organisations within your portfolio regularly. When not attending meetings, employees work from home where you will need to have an appropriate home office set up and live within, or close to, the portfolio area of Swindon and Southern parts of Gloucestershire. (please refer to the portfolio map in the job pack).
Whilst you won’t be working directly with young people, you will have the satisfaction of knowing that you are having a positive impact on their future opportunities.
What we are looking for:
We are looking for a team player who is enthusiastic and proactive in their approach. Someone who has a passion for the development of young people, who can engage and influence a variety of stakeholders and who will be an authentic ambassador for the DofE.
You will need to have outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to engage with internal and external stakeholders and have the skills to inspire and influence them to enable young people to participate in DofE.
To undertake the role, you’ll need to be exceptionally organised, have the ability to prioritise your workload, meet deadlines and have excellent administrative skills, being both computer literate and competent in MS Office applications.
We are looking for someone who is flexible in their approach, has a positive outlook and who will actively contribute to our team.
The successful application should live within, or close to, the portfolio area.
As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete competency questions and upload your CV.
What will you get in return?
The opportunity to work for a successful and dynamic charity that has the development of young people at its heart and the wellbeing and development of its people constantly in focus.
You will be joining a team of empowered colleagues working together.
From day one we offer excellent staff benefits including a generous pension contribution, an employee assistance programme, healthcare cash plan and volunteer leave. Also, 25 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays and an additional 3 days paid leave between Christmas and the New Year.
Through our Flexible Working policy, the DofE provides an opportunity to work flexibly to meet yours and our business needs.
How to apply
If you feel excited by this role and believe you have the necessary skills and experience to become a valued team member, please go to our website and apply.
The deadline for applying for this role is: Midnight on the 5th of May 2024
Interviews will take place on: 14th of May 2024 in person (Swindon area venue TBC)
The DofE are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All successful applicants will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. (e.g. DBS/PVG or similar), including references, checks covering any gaps of employment/education, confirm the ability to work in the UK and a health check.
If you would like to access the application form in a different format or if would like any assistance that might help improve your experience while completing the application, please contact us.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have a very exciting opportunity for anyone who enjoys working on the front-line of patient support across Dorset.
This role will deliver Kidney Care UK’s Patient Support and Advocacy service in the region. This varied role deals with every aspect of a patient’s life that supports better outcomes: welfare benefits, practical, emotional and social support. As well as directly supporting patients, you will raise awareness of the wide range of local and national resources available to kidney patients, and build strong relationships with kidney patients, professionals, and other stakeholder groups in the region.
Based at home (laptop and mobile phone provided), you will be expected to travel independently across Dorset and manage your own caseload with the support of your line manager and other members of our national friendly, committed team.
We’ll provide the training, you’ll bring enthusiasm and your experience of working with chronically ill patients in a social, care or health role.
The role is a two-year contract initially. We can consider applications for a split role or job share, please indicate the hours you are seeking. Applications from those with experience of living with CKD in a personal or professional capacity are particularly welcome.
Please apply through CharityJob with your CV and a covering letter outlining why you are perfect for this role.
Please apply through CharityJob with a CV and covering letter.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Description
We have a very exciting opportunity for anyone who enjoys working on the front-line of patient support across the Gloucester region.
This role will deliver Kidney Care UK’s Patient Support and Advocacy service in the region. This varied role deals with every aspect of a patient’s life that supports better outcomes: welfare benefits, practical, emotional and social support. As well as directly supporting patients, you will raise awareness of the wide range of local and national resources available to kidney patients, and build strong relationships with kidney patients, professionals, and other stakeholder groups in the region.
Based at home (laptop and mobile phone provided), you will be expected to travel independently across the Gloucester area and manage your own caseload with the support of your line manager and other members of our national friendly, committed team.
We’ll provide the training, you’ll bring enthusiasm and your experience of working with chronically ill patients in a social, care or health role.
The role is a two-year contract initially. We can consider applications for a split role or job share, please indicate the hours you are seeking. Applications from those with experience of living with CKD in a personal or professional capacity are particularly welcome.
Please apply through CharityJob with your CV and a covering letter outlining why you are perfect for this role.
Please apply through CharityJob with a CV and covering letter.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hours 36 hours per week
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly organised individual, in a supporting role to the HR and Learning & Development Manager. The role will assist with day to day operational tasks, providing managers and staff with effective administrative support in all aspects of Human Resources.
You will provide HR generalist administrative support for the full employee lifecycle, as well as support with the end-to-end recruitment cycle in line with The Churches Conservation Trust’s policies and procedures, best practice and legal requirements. You will assist with the provision of training and development of staff ensuring compliance with mandatory training.
To be successful in this role, you must be able to work as part of a small team, whilst also independently and proactively completing tasks. Excellent communication and IT skills, accuracy and attention to detail are essential requirements.
If you would like to apply for this role, please visit our recruitment portal to begin your application.
Please submit a CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining why you’d like to apply and how you fulfil the person specification for this post, so you’ll need to refer to the job description.
If you have any questions, please contact us.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 8am on 23rd April 2024.
The interviews will take place in Birmingham on Wednesday 8th May 2024. Please note that the interview date and location have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.
We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.
If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.
We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provided.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Children's Society are excited to be recruiting for a Eastern Prevention Officer to lead the Prevention Programme's work in this region and contribute to our national work across England and Wales. Our Prevention Officers work to develop new and innovative approaches to preventing and responding to child exploitation and abuse.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone with an interest in systems change and partnership working to improve the lives of exploited and abused children nationwide. This is a unique opportunity to influence both practice on the ground and at strategic levels.
This is a permanent position with funding until the 31st March 2025.
37 hours per week
£29,155.68 per annum (DN grade)
The location for the role is flexible within the UK. The successful candidate will be home-based with opportunities to work at a nearby Children's Society office if and when appropriate.
While this role specifically covers the East of England, it is not a requirement that the person must be based there (though it is preferable), but must be willing to undertake travel to the region when required.
The Prevention Programme
The Prevention Programme is currently in its fifth year as a key part of The Children's Society's national programme team. Funded by the Home Office, we work in close partnership with organisations across the public, private and third sectors to achieve our goal of preventing Child Exploitation and Abuse, Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking across England and Wales.
The Prevention Programme is an exciting, fast-paced programme which drives change and innovative practice in the prevention of child exploitation and abuse at a local, regional and national level.
In 2020 the Programme won the Children and Young People Now partnership award and we were finalists for the safeguarding award in 2022. These awards are the gold standard for everyone working with children, young people and families, and provides recognition of the achievement of services across the third sector.
We're looking for a highly motivated individual, with a good understanding of working with children and young people and strong partnership working and communication skills. These role will involve a mixture of, facilitation, training delivery, convening, resource creation and the coordination of multi-agency working groups to achieve long lasting change across different sectors and geographical areas.
Police officers are asking different questions, there's been arrests following the work, victims are getting extra support and being identified at different points. They said that was directly as a result of the work with The Children's Society.' Local Authority Stakeholder, East Midlands
We view diversity and inclusion as fundamental to achieving social change and recognise that systemic racism, homophobia, transphobia and disability discrimination actively prevent children from being safeguarded and receiving appropriate support.
To tackle the complex issues facing young people, we need access to diverse talent, perspectives, experiences and working practices. The Prevention Programme is committed to inclusion and anti-racism. We actively support all LGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities and those who identify as neurodiverse and are currently engaged in work to address issues of systemic exclusion and discrimination as they relate to exploitation and abuse.
We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and communities and we have policies to support flexible, inclusive and accessible employment.
In this role you will:
-Join The Children's Society's award-winning Prevention Programme to influence and encourage new and innovative approaches to prevent child exploitation and abuse, working to ensure all child victims of exploitation are recognised including those who commit crime as part of their exploitation.
-Have the opportunity to support and influence and develop positive change in police, social care, health and private sector practice including at the frontline and strategic leaders.
-Join a team of Prevention Officers across England and Wales and contribute to the prevention and disruption of child exploitation and abuse across a range of organisations.
-Challenge stereotypes, discrimination and wider culture and practice which harms victim identification and support in an informed, professional and solution focused way.
We would particularly welcome applications from candidates with knowledge on and skills in any of the following:
-Trauma informed practice
-Contextual safeguarding
-Transitional safeguarding
-Disruption tools and powers
-Anti-racism, equity and inclusive practice
-Evidence building and evaluation
-Gender and gender identity
-Digital safety and online harms
-Digital design
Do you want to be part of our Team?
Please visit childrenssociety.org.uk/about-us/work-us for further requirements and to apply for this role.
If you have any particular queries about specifics aspects of the role mentioned above please contact [email protected]
The closing date for applications is 22nd April 2024. If after 14 days, we have received enough applications for this role, we reserve the right to close this vacancy from the 8th April onwards.
East Prevention Officer- National Prevention Programme
The Children's Society are excited to be recruiting for a Eastern Prevention Officer to lead the Prevention Programme's work in this region and contribute to our national work across England and Wales. Our Prevention Officers work to develop new and innovative approaches to preventing and responding to child exploitation and abuse.
This is a permanent position with funding until the 31st March 2025.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone with an interest in systems change and partnership working to improve the lives of exploited and abused children nationwide. This is a unique opportunity to influence both practice on the ground and at strategic levels.
37 hours per week
£29,155.68 per annum (DN grade)
The location for the role is flexible within the UK. The successful candidate will be home-based with opportunities to work at a nearby Children's Society office if and when appropriate.
While this role specifically covers the East of England, it is not a requirement that the person must be based there (though it is preferable), but must be willing to undertake travel to the region when required.
The Prevention Programme
The Prevention Programme is currently in its fifth year as a key part of The Children's Society's national programme team. Funded by the Home Office, we work in close partnership with organisations across the public, private and third sectors to achieve our goal of preventing Child Exploitation and Abuse, Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking across England and Wales.
The Prevention Programme is an exciting, fast-paced programme which drives change and innovative practice in the prevention of child exploitation and abuse at a local, regional and national level.
In 2020 the Programme won the Children and Young People Now partnership award and we were finalists for the safeguarding award in 2022. These awards are the gold standard for everyone working with children, young people and families, and provides recognition of the achievement of services across the third sector.
We're looking for a highly motivated individual, with a good understanding of working with children and young people and strong partnership working and communication skills. These role will involve a mixture of, facilitation, training delivery, convening, resource creation and the coordination of multi-agency working groups to achieve long lasting change across different sectors and geographical areas.
Police officers are asking different questions, there's been arrests following the work, victims are getting extra support and being identified at different points. They said that was directly as a result of the work with The Children's Society.' Local Authority Stakeholder, East Midlands
We view diversity and inclusion as fundamental to achieving social change and recognise that systemic racism, homophobia, transphobia and disability discrimination actively prevent children from being safeguarded and receiving appropriate support.
To tackle the complex issues facing young people, we need access to diverse talent, perspectives, experiences and working practices. The Prevention Programme is committed to inclusion and anti-racism. We actively support all LGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities and those who identify as neurodiverse and are currently engaged in work to address issues of systemic exclusion and discrimination as they relate to exploitation and abuse.
We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and communities and we have policies to support flexible, inclusive and accessible employment.
In this role you will:
-Join The Children's Society's award-winning Prevention Programme to influence and encourage new and innovative approaches to prevent child exploitation and abuse, working to ensure all child victims of exploitation are recognised including those who commit crime as part of their exploitation.
-Have the opportunity to support and influence and develop positive change in police, social care, health and private sector practice including at the frontline and strategic leaders.
-Join a team of Prevention Officers across England and Wales and contribute to the prevention and disruption of child exploitation and abuse across a range of organisations.
-Challenge stereotypes, discrimination and wider culture and practice which harms victim identification and support in an informed, professional and solution focused way.
We would particularly welcome applications from candidates with knowledge on and skills in any of the following:
-Trauma informed practice
-Contextual safeguarding
-Transitional safeguarding
-Disruption tools and powers
-Anti-racism, equity and inclusive practice
-Evidence building and evaluation
-Gender and gender identity
-Digital safety and online harms
-Digital design
Do you want to be part of our Team?
Please visit childrenssociety.org.uk/about-us/work-us for further requirements and to apply for this role.
If you have any particular queries about specifics aspects of the role mentioned above please contact [email protected]
The closing date for applications is 22nd April 2024. If after 14 days, we have received enough applications for this role, we reserve the right to close this vacancy from the 8th April onwards.
Job Title: Communications Officer
Salary: £28,664 (£27,914 per annum, plus £750 Home Working Allowance per annum)
Hours / Contract: Full time (35 Hours per week) permanent contract
Location: Homebased anywhere in UK with travel to West Midlands required at least once a month
As a ‘not for profit’ organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and look to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. We are a homeworking organisation, and we pride ourselves on our flexible working opportunities, available from day one, an extensive wellbeing programme and our benefits package, all curated to nurture a healthy work life balance for all our employees so they can give an excellent service to our carers and the young people and children we care for.
As a foster care charity, TACT invests all surplus income into services, staff, carers, and child development. This means that we have been able to invest unique projects like TACT Connect, our unique and ground-breaking scheme for TACT care experienced young people and adults, as well as our expanding TACT Education Service and our new Health Service.
TACT achieved 16th place in the UK Best Companies Work For survey results in 2023, with 91% of employees acknowledging that the organisation is run on strong values and principles and 94% stating they feel proud to work for this organisation.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the growing Marketing & Communications team as they optimise existing systems and methods alongside innovating new strategies to maximise their impact both internally and externally. If you want to be valued as a professional, be appreciated at work and contribute to better outcomes for the children and young people connected with TACT, apply now.
Overall Duties of the Communications Officer will include
- Experience of working in a communications role and handling complex communications campaigns.
- Wide breadth experience of multi-channel communications.
- Experience of producing a range of marketing materials.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and social media platforms.
- Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to influence and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to come up with creative and engaging ideas to improve communications.
TACT offer an excellent employee benefits package including:
- 31 days paid holiday plus bank holidays.
- Flexible working arrangements (including compressed hours, flexibility around core hours, volunteer days policy).
- Family friendly policies.
- Homeworking ‘bundle’ including annual allowance, IT equipment and a loan for home office set up.
- Perkbox – retail discount scheme.
- Stakeholder pension scheme (salary sacrifice).
- Fantastic learning and development opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Programme (including CBT counselling, remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, mental health support and second opinions).
The Communications Officer may be homebased within England, Scotland or Wales but will be required to travel to face-to-face meetings in the west midlands at least once a month and on other occasions for training and team wellbeing events.
A Standard DBS clearance is required for this role and will be processed by TACT on your behalf.
Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 28th April 2024
- Interview Date: Wednesday 8th May 2024 (via Microsoft Teams)
Safeguarding is everyone’s business and TACT believes that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work. As part of TACT’s commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications, and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children. We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACT’s young people. All our staff are expected to work in line with TACT’s safeguarding policies.
We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than advertised if the volume of applications is excessive, you are therefore advised to apply as your earliest convenience
TACT does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor the fees associated with them.