Research, Policy and Communications Team
The aim of the Research, Policy and Communications Team is to influence the housing and homelessness sector to ensure stays in unsupported temporary accommodation (UTA) are as short, safe and healthy as possible.

Since 2013 Justlife has carried out research and produced reports ranging from a review of the effects on the health and wellbeing of people placed in UTA, recommendations of solutions to the challenges faced by local authorities, landlords and support services, and mapping the provision of UTA across England.

The research, policy and communications work build on local frontline services in Brighton and Manchester that support adults experiencing housing vulnerability, many of whom face complex and multiple disadvantage. It uses learning from the services and from the wider research that it carries out to influence policy and systems change for residents of UTA on a local and national level, as well as within the Justlife services.

The role will build on our communications strategy and drive improvement in our ability to tell our story through promoting the work of Justlife, with the aim of building brand awareness and increasing fundraising, as well as highlighting the issues and solutions we develop locally and nationally. The role will include some travel between Justlife’s two projects based in Brighton & Manchester.

Are you an excellent listener with a calm and responsive approach?

We are looking for an individual experienced in social care who has excellent customer care skills and a positive and confident communication style. You will need to be able to deal with issues that arise in a calm manner, offering appropriate support and advice to those who call. You will also require good IT and administration skills including Microsoft Word and Excel.

Senior responsibilities:
This role is ideal for those individuals who are looking to progress into management whilst working within a very experienced and established team.

You will also be expected to carry out routine administration tasks such as preparing personnel files for CQC inspections, recording & managing incident reports and collating & organising timesheets.

Terms of the role:
Hours are on a waking night basis, shifts will operation from 7.50pm till 08:10am.

Due to the nature of this role, the post is not suitable for individuals with commitments during the day which may affect their ability to perform a waking night shift.

The Out of Hours Service…

Creative Support’s Out of Hours service, based at our Head Office in Stockport Town Centre, provides essential support to staff, service users and third parties outside of normal office hours every day including Christmas Day.

The OOH Service offers expert internal advice as a telephone service, run each night by a qualified and trained social care advisor and a trained administrator. The core purpose of the service is to respond to serious issues and incidents that arise within the organisations services nationally.

What We Offer…

This is a perfect opportunity for those who are seeking to progress in the health and social care sector. We will support your continuous development by offering training and support. You may also have the opportunity to get involved in other aspects of quality within Creative Support such as assisting with key pieces of quality work.

The Chief Development Officer will manage the strategic oversight of the charity’s fundraising and communications functions whilst ensuring high standards of engagement with policy makers and commissioners, nationally and in the communities where we work. This role is critical to the ongoing development of the organisation and we need an outstanding leader to deliver our ambitious plans for expansion into new areas and robust income growth.

If successful, you will manage the Development Team to deliver high quality funding bids and further develop the excellent relationships the charity has with its supporters and commissioners. You will also be key in developing new business opportunities in new areas of the UK. You will take the lead on the “pre-discovery” phase of any potential Right to Succeed programme in current and new areas of the UK. Finally you will be expected to represent the charity in key meetings and in the media.

Who are GMYN?

For many young people, the transition to adulthood isn’t easy. In the UK, one third of young people are lonely, half feel unready for work and half feel like they don’t belong to their community.

At GMYN, our vision is #YoungPeopleCan and we help young people in Greater Manchester overcome this. We deliver a range of development programmes and drop-in activities to help young people transition to adulthood feeling skilled, supported and positive.

Founded in 2007 by our Chief Executive, Alex Fairweather, we have grown from a single volunteering project to a registered charity and have helped over 10,000 young people.

Job Summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a Finance Manager to join GMYN’s operations team, providing strategic and operational financial support and advice. The role holder will provide day to day management and reporting of the charity’s income and expenditure as well as responsibility for preparation of GMYN’s annual budget and accounts.

You will have experience of working within a financial environment ideally in a management/leading role within a charity. You will have the AAT or similar qualification, or substantial equivalent experience. You will also have strong numeracy and communication skills and the ability to provide accurate and timely information.

In addition, you will have the ability to work flexibly as part of a team and on your own initiative working independently when required.

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will also work alongside GMYN’s Operations Lead and work closely with the Business and Finance Administrator.

Joining #TeamGMYN: Our Offer

At GMYN, we strive to be inclusive. Every member of #TeamGMYN is involved in all aspects of decision making, from strategic planning, setting the organisational values through to basic everyday practices to give everyone an active voice. We are responsive to the needs of the team and all support available is designed through consultation.

We are regularly reviewing our practices to create a safe, welcoming and supportive environment and encourage suggestions and feedback from staff to improve our offer.

Our offer currently includes access to

• The Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme
• 25 days annual leave, including 5 ‘no-questions-asked’ ad-hoc wellbeing days
• Flexible working hours, including working from home options
• Childcare vouchers for those already accessing the scheme
• Accessible, ethical and gender-neutral office space
• Living wage, with processes to request performance-based payrises
• An 8% pension scheme with 3% employer contribution

Whilst our staff team is diverse in many ways, people from BAME backgrounds and people with disabilities are currently under-represented, therefore applications from candidates who identify with these characteristics are welcomed and encouraged.

For full details on the role and the #TeamGMYN offer can be found in the job pack attached.

To apply, please email your CV and cover letter (no more than two sides of A4) showing how you meet the attached personal specification via the link on this page by Monday 20th July. 

akt is a national charity which is expanding rapidly. As part of our development we have recognised a need to strengthen our infrastructure to ensure we have suitable support functions in place to provide the staff team and organisation with the right level of guidance and advice to succeed. Whilst we have an external HR advice service, we are now at a size where we need to compliment this with inhouse support. We are therefore looking for a HR Manager who can bring their skills and experience to ensure akt continues to be recognised as an excellent place to work and develop your career.

Key Tasks

Lead akt’s HR function, comprising:

• facilitating and attending HR meetings such as absence management, long term sick reviews, facilitated meetings/discussions as directed by the senior team;
• providing support and guidance to the senior team with regard complex investigations, disciplinaries, grievance and appeal meetings;
• acting as the lead on organisational change such as redundancy, TUPE and changing terms and conditions;
• providing support and guidance to our leadership team with regard to our equality, diversity and inclusion programme, including ensuring akt is compliant with all related policy and processes;
• working with akt’s HR external advisers to ensure best practice and current HR law is followed in all HR related work at akt;
• increasing line management capabilities by delivering training and in the moment coaching;
• overseeing all staff recruitment;
• overseeing monitoring and reporting of staff sickness and absence;
• advising on improvements to staff performance management reporting;
• reviewing and updating the employee lifecycle process and other HR policies;
• developing and delivering staff consultation processes;
• leading on the delivery of actions that come out of our equality, diversity and inclusion task force.

Performance Management

Performance in the role will be assessed against key performance indicators and other targets relating to the organisation’s business plan, and as specified in the individual performance contract annually.

Other responsibilities

• To attend regular support, supervision and agreed training events/meetings
• To represent akt appropriately and effectively at all times
• Work within and demonstrate a commitment to the Trust’s strategic aims and its values and code of practice / conduct and all other policies and procedures
• To organise and participate in some events out of office hours, e.g. fundraising and publicity events, as agreed with the CEO
• Undertake other duties commensurate with the nature of the post, individually and in collaboration with the CEO and other colleagues.
• To incorporate the values and strategic aims of the organisation into your work and behaviours

Love meeting new people and passionate about fundraising in a fast paced environment?

Join us!  We are looking for a Fundraising Champion to join our expanding team here at Reuben’s Retreat.

This is an exciting new role and will be an amazing opportunity for the successful candidate with room for progression.

OVERVIEW

Reuben's Retreat was founded in August 2012 just 2 days after 23-month old Reuben moved to heaven. His legacy “Reuben's Retreat” will be a home from home for children with life-limiting or life-threatening illnesses to spend time with their family, to relax and recharge.  It already serves as a bereavement counselling support centre for families that have lost a child and for parents whose children may not reach adulthood.

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

The postholder will be responsible for creating fundraising events/activities that have a positive impact on the income to the charity. In addition, the postholder will work closely with the Senior Fundraiser, Operations Manager and Chief Executive to achieve Reuben’s Retreat’s wider fundraising aims.

Job Specification & Person Spec are attached

All criteria is desirable, not essential, however we would expect your experience to meet a good proportion of these and have the ability to perform well in other areas quickly and efficiently.

You must hold a full UK Driving License and have access to a car.

To apply, please send:

– A copy of your CV with a covering letter (1000 words) explaining why you want the job and outlining how you meet the criteria for the role

– A personal statement (1000 words) with examples of how you meet our charity core values as outlined in the job specification

If you have any questions about this exciting role, please call 01457-680023 and ask for Stacey.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Human Resources Manager (Programmes)

Manchester City Centre

Starting salary for this position is £37,452 per annum (plus contributory pension)

Join a Nobel Prize-winning organisation committed to creating safe and secure futures for women, men and children around the world. MAG works by finding and destroying landmines, cluster bombs and the explosive remnants of war and by advocating and campaigning on behalf of those whose lives are blighted by the lethal debris of conflict. Be part of this life-changing mission by joining MAG to help us free from fear some of the poorest and most vulnerable people in the world.

We are seeking a credible and confident HR Manager to join our dynamic Human Resources team of 12, which provides support and advice to MAG’s employees working in over 25 countries across the world and to MAG HQ in the UK. This is an exciting and dynamic role, where you’ll act as a business partner, using your skills and experience to support our lifesaving work across the globe.

Based in the United Kingdom, but working with senior managers based overseas, you will be responsible for managing and delivering high quality, effective operational HR services and professional advice across a variety of employment contexts and legal frameworks. Acting as a business partner, you’ll provide support to senior managers as a trusted adviser on complex people and performance management issues, change processes, compliance, liability and risk.  You will manage a HR Officer, focussed on recruitment and selection and supporting you in generalist areas.  You will also have the opportunity to develop HR policies, strategic projects and initiatives while adding value that will assist in the delivery of MAG’s work.

You will need to have a relevant HR qualification or equivalent, and experience in a generalist HR role, evidencing a wide range of HR skills.  Previous experience of working in International HR is not necessary, but you will need to rely on your sound project and people management skills, as well as knowledge of employment law and ability to interpret and apply it. This is a fast-paced and challenging role, which will require high levels of initiative, pro-activeness and strong multi-tasking skills. You will need to demonstrate the ability to lead, motivate and develop a small team, and be a clear and influential communicator. You will also be a creative, flexible, solution-focused HR professional committed to MAG's goals. 

The place of work will normally be our headquarters in Manchester. In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, and to ensure the health and wellbeing of everyone who works for MAG and their families we have put in place a new working arrangement – remote working from home - to reflect what is a rapidly changing situation. Therefore, you will initially be home based until we are able to return to working in our headquarters.

MAG is committed to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. If you think you would be suited to one of our roles we would welcome your application regardless of your background. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.

For further information on the role, the application form and details of how to apply, please visit, the MAG website before the closing date of 8th July 2020.

Please note that as part of MAG's commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed.

Applicants who are non-residents of the UK will need to provide documentary evidence of their eligibility to work in the UK.

Regional Finance Manager

£37,452 - £42,372 per annum (plus contributory pension)

Manchester City Centre

Join a Nobel Prize-winning organisation committed to creating safe and secure futures for women, men and children around the world. MAG works by finding and destroying landmines, cluster bombs and the explosive remnants of war and by advocating and campaigning on behalf of those whose lives are blighted by the lethal debris of conflict. Be part of this life-changing mission by joining MAG to help us free from fear some of the poorest and most vulnerable people in the world.

We are seeking a Regional Finance Manager to join our Finance team, which provides day-to-day financial support and advice to MAG’s programmes in countries across the globe. This is an exciting and dynamic role, where you’ll act as a business partner, using your finance skills and experience will help us make a real difference, supporting our work across the globe.

Reporting to the Senior Programmes Finance Manager you will be responsible for managing a small UK based programmes finance team on a day-to-day basis, and providing advice and technical oversight to our programme based Finance Managers. As a business partner, you’ll provide real-time support and analysis to senior managers as a trusted adviser, and add value that will assist in decision making and the delivery of MAG’s lifesaving work.

You will be based in the United Kingdom, managing your team, supporting proposal development and providing advice and analysis on budgets and financial contract management.  You will occasionally be required to travel to support our programmes overseas. This may be, for example, two or three one week visits per year to our programmes in West Africa.

You will have previously worked in a finance role in a grant or donor funded environment, or in a commercial project accounting role. You’ll have a high level of accuracy and attention to detail and have staff management or mentoring experience.  You will need to be able to demonstrate a strong background in financial modelling and contract management, ideally with experience of major donors. You will be committed to producing work of a consistently high standard and will have experience of undertaking reviews of business processes. Progress towards a professional qualification will provide candidates with a distinct advantage in applying to this role. Fluency in both English and French is essential for this role.

This is a fast-paced role and challenging role, which will require high levels of initiative, pro-activeness and strong multi-tasking skills. With an ability to lead, motivate and develop a small team, ensuring effective communication between various stakeholders, you will be a creative, flexible, solution-focused, professional business partner, committed to MAG's goals.  In return, your professional skills, knowledge and experience will contribute to saving lives around the globe, and you’ll have the opportunity to see, and contribute to, MAG’s work first-hand.

The place of work will normally be our headquarters in Manchester. In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, and to ensure the health and wellbeing of everyone who works for MAG and their families we have put in place a new working arrangement – remote working from home - to reflect what is a rapidly changing situation. Therefore, you will initially be home based until we are able to return to working in our headquarters.

Please note that as part of MAG's commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed.

MAG is committed to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. If you think you would be suited to one of our roles we would welcome your application regardless of your background. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.

For further information and details of how to apply, please visit our website before the closing date of 22 July 2020.

Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every application. If you have not heard back from us within three weeks of your application, it means that your application has not been successful.

Applicants who are non-residents of the UK will need to provide documentary evidence of their eligibility to work in the UK.

Regional Finance Manager (Maternity Cover)

Fixed Term Contract for 6 months

£37,452 - £42,372 per annum (plus contributory pension)

Manchester City Centre

Join a Nobel Prize-winning organisation committed to creating safe and secure futures for women, men and children around the world. MAG works by finding and destroying landmines, cluster bombs and the explosive remnants of war and by advocating and campaigning on behalf of those whose lives are blighted by the lethal debris of conflict. Be part of this life-changing mission by joining MAG to help us free from fear some of the poorest and most vulnerable people in the world.

We are seeking a Regional Finance Manager to join our Finance team, which provides day-to-day financial support and advice to MAG’s programmes in countries across the globe. This is an exciting and dynamic role, where you’ll act as a business partner, using your finance skills and experience will help us make a real difference, supporting our work across the globe.

Reporting to the Senior Programmes Finance Manager you will be responsible for managing a small UK based programmes finance team on a day-to-day basis, and providing advice and technical oversight to our programme based Finance Managers. As a business partner, you’ll provide real-time support and analysis to senior managers as a trusted adviser, and add value that will assist in decision making and the delivery of MAG’s lifesaving work.You will be based in the United Kingdom, managing your team, supporting proposal development and providing advice and analysis on budgets and financial contract management. 

You will have previously worked in a finance role in a grant or donor funded environment, or in a commercial project accounting role. You’ll have a high level of accuracy and attention to detail and have staff management or mentoring experience.  You will need to be able to demonstrate a strong background in financial modelling and contract management, ideally with experience of major donors. You will be committed to producing work of a consistently high standard and will have experience of undertaking reviews of business processes. Progress towards a professional qualification will provide candidates with a distinct advantage in applying to this role

This is a fast-paced role and challenging role, which will require high levels of initiative, pro-activeness and strong multi-tasking skills. With an ability to lead, motivate and develop a small team, ensuring effective communication between various stakeholders, you will be a creative, flexible, solution-focused, professional business partner, committed to MAG's goals.  In return, your professional skills, knowledge and experience will contribute to saving lives around the globe, and you’ll have the opportunity to see, and contribute to, MAG’s work first-hand.

The place of work will normally be our headquarters in Manchester. In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, and to ensure the health and wellbeing of everyone who works for MAG and their families we have put in place a new working arrangement – remote working from home - to reflect what is a rapidly changing situation. Therefore, you will initially be home based until we are able to return to working in our headquarters.

Please note that as part of MAG's commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed.

MAG is committed to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. If you think you would be suited to one of our roles we would welcome your application regardless of your background. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.

For further information and details of how to apply, please visit our website as soon as possible, applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every application. If you have not heard back from us within three weeks of your application, it means that your application has not been successful.

Applicants who are non-residents of the UK will need to provide documentary evidence of their eligibility to work in the UK.

About the Together Trust

We are one of the North West’s leading disability charities, offering individual care, support and education to thousands of people each year.

Our work is made possible with our incredible team of staff and volunteers who are positive role models to the people we support.

You will be joining an organisation driven by its values and desire to see meaningful change - the people we support really are at the heart of everything we do.

We want you to grow and develop - so we will support you to shape the career that you want to have.

A job with us can be challenging. But what we can promise is that your role will be incredibly rewarding and filled with meaning.

A job at the Together Trust is more than just a job - together we’ll change lives.

Are you a Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist looking to develop your skills as part of a multidisciplinary team?

We are looking for an experienced clinician to lead our Occupational Therapy Team of up to six staff and manage a small caseload of students with complex presentations at Inscape House School. We are one of the Together Trust’s non-maintained specialist schools for over 100 students aged 5 to 19 all with autism as their primary need.

Our well-resourced and supportive team work closely together to deliver a high quality therapy service. You will offer clinical supervision and management of professional colleagues contributing to their development.

At the forefront of this role will be your knowledge of autism along with an understanding of the fundamentals and governance of a school.

Our multi-disciplinary team includes Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, teaching staff, school counsellors, positive behaviour support colleagues, psychologists and other support team members.

We have a culture of joint responsibility to embed therapy approaches, strategies and interventions. This is a great opportunity to help shape service delivery and contribute to school wide projects.

This is a truly rewarding role as you will get to track student progress and their journey to independence in a way you might not necessarily experience within an NHS setting.

We would consider both full-time and part-time applicants for this post.

Benefits

You will get to help the people we support celebrate along the road to a brighter future and be part of an incredible team of like-minded peers. Together we work hard, enjoy our jobs, and support each other. We also have a range of rewards and benefits for our staff:

• Follow your ambitions and progress your career through on-the-job training, apprenticeships and qualifications
• 25 days annual leave rising to 27 after 5 years
• A company pension plan with 7% employer contribution
• Opportunity to purchase a health plan to claim towards therapy, dental and more
• Unlimited access to our employee assistance programme for advice and support
• Support from mental health first aiders