GoodWeave, an international nonprofit organzation, stops child labour in global supply chains. Permanently. Now in its 25th year, GoodWeave works in close proximity to workers, bringing visibility to hidden supply chains through mapping and inspections that extend beyond factory walls down to small producer communities and homes. GoodWeave protects workers and informs them of their rights, and restores childhood by rescuing children from labour and ensuring their school enrolment. The GoodWeave label is the best assurance to companies and consumers that nobody was exploited in the production of their goods. With over 180 brand partners, such as Macy’s, Target, and Otto, and 20% of international market share, GoodWeave has transformed South Asia’s handmade carpet sector, where child labour has dropped from one million victims in 1995 down to an estimated 200,000 today. That reduction is almost double the global rate. Now, seeking to repeat this success in more product categories, where 152 million children await their freedom, GoodWeave has launched new programmes in home textiles, apparel and fashion jewellery, as well as in capacity building across a range of sectors.

Position Description:

As GoodWeave enters an exciting phase of growth and expansion, this position will play a pivotal role to build relationships with apparel brands that seek full supply chain transparency and protection of workers and their children, and help the organization open up new opportunities across Europe. The Senior Business Development Manager (SBDM) will work in concert with GoodWeave’s Apparel Programme Director, based in Europe, and the GoodWeave International Secretariat Office in Washington DC.  In close coordination with the team, the SBDM will expand consumer and industry awareness of GoodWeave’s apparel and fashion jewellery programme, and identify and secure prospective apparel brands as partners. The SBDM will also establish key strategic partnerships with multi-stakeholder initiatives and other governmental and non-governmental actors.

Working from a home office, the SBDM will develop and deliver a comprehensive strategic and tactical plan for business development, income generation and awareness-raising of GoodWeave’s market-driven approach within the EU.  Key to the SBDM’s success will be communicating the business case to key brands for ensuring child labour-free supply chains, and liaising with brand partners on an ongoing basis to support best-practice due diligence in their supply chains that impact the lives of workers and children.  The SBDM will also play a key role in networking with civil society and industry stakeholders to build knowledge of the program and GoodWeave’s work.  And with creativity and an entrepreneurial spirit, the SBDM will document and share how companies can leverage GoodWeave participation as a tool to build brand loyalty, reach new customers, meet regulatory requirements and increase sales.

Specific duties include:

• Develop and successfully execute a strategic plan to build GoodWeave’s base of committed apparel brand partners. Cultivate strong, productive relationships with apparel brands that lead to GoodWeave partnerships and long-term licensing relationships.
• Design and carry out an effective business communication strategy (print, electronic and social media) in line with the GoodWeave’s global messaging guidelines.
• Represent GoodWeave at trade events to educate the industry on labour issues and the organisation’s unique approach to achieving social good through ethical business practices.
• Support the development of a sustainable long-term revenue model for the GoodWeave system in apparel.

Candidate must thrive in an autonomous, fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and possess a commitment to GoodWeave’s mission, values and work ethic.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a track record in private sector business development, ideally in the apparel sector, as well as an understanding of issues surrounding ethical sourcing in global supply chains. Other qualifications include demonstration of program development and management experience, leadership, strategic thinking, entrepreneurial mindset, and ability to work independently. The candidate will also be highly motivated, well-organized, detail-oriented, and have excellent written and verbal communication skills for successful project implementation and relationship building inside and outside the organization.  Finally, the candidate will possess a commitment to GoodWeave’s values and work ethic and ideally have experience working on human rights issues.

• 7+ years of experience in a socially responsible business environment, preferably in the apparel or textiles sector.
• Knowledge of ethical supply chain management, and understanding of key international labour rights norms and strategies for ensuring corporate due diligence.
• Demonstrated business development track record, with experience in prospecting, networking, and partnering with third parties.
• Exemplary writing, business planning, interpersonal, and presentation skills. Commitment to GoodWeave’s mission and socially driven business model.
• Highly proficient in spoken and written English, Dutch and/or German a plus.
• International travel, within and outside Europe, is required.
• Must have ability to work in EU/UK.                 

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Navigator for the Hospital and Community Navigators. The role is permanent (subject to future funding). The role is full-time.

About you

Are you a people person? Can you earn people’s trust? Can you help people find the support they need? Are you fully committed to person-centred services? Will you always “go the extra mile” to make sure people find the best possible solution to their needs?

Our purpose

Within a hospital setting, we work with clinical staff to ensure that people can leave hospital at the right time and with the support and care they need.

Within a community and primary care setting, we use social prescribing to help people reduce unnecessary NHS appointments and find appropriate community and non-clinical solutions to their needs. Our mission is to help health and adult care services to work together to reduce unnecessary demands and make sure people receive the best possible services appropriate to their needs.

The role

The Senior Navigator will be responsible for Co-ordinating referrals from Watford General Hospital as well as generating referrals from Out of County and Community Hospitals within the Herts Valleys area.  Support the team to work with people who are frail or vulnerable or unwell, people who are in danger of losing their independence, people who are being admitted to hospital, and people who are being discharged from hospital.

Navigators take time to understand people’s needs, they understand what services are available, and they work with professionals, volunteers, families, and individuals so things link together as they should. 

Working across both hospital and community settings, you will help prevent the need for people to be admitted to hospital, reduce over-reliance on GPs and/or home care providers, reduce social isolation and improve health and wellbeing.

You will work to understand your local community, link people together, and help develop more effective services. When solutions are needed, you will find them.

The job

You will be employed by PoHwer

You will work as part of a locality team. You will need to operate independently, use our case management database and communications systems, understand privacy rules and safeguarding, and work as part of a locality team supported by regular supervision, training and case conferences.

Please apply online stating how you meet the requirements for this post. If you are currently based outside Hertfordshire, please explain how you will relocated or commute if appointed. 

Are you  passionate about social change and keen to make a difference for young Gypsies and Travellers in London? 

Who we are?

London Gypsies and Travellers is a vibrant humanitarian charity with a mission to represent and empower Gypsies and Travellers to seek equality, increase social inclusion and challenge discrimination. In partnership with the Traveller community, we use our grass-roots knowledge and experience to influence local, regional and national policy. 

Job Purpose

To work within the LGT team to develop and deliver the ‘Bright Futures’ youth programme which aims to increase opportunities for young Gypsies and Travellers to realise their potential and make informed choices. The programme aims to increase young people’s access to education, training and employment and to build their capacity to represent themselves and their community. This will involve working with young people and their parents through outreach, group work and individual mentoring.  

Role and responsibilities

1. To be responsible for the development and delivery of LGTs work with young people within the aims of Bright Futures programme
2. To undertake outreach in order to build relationships and increase the engagement of young people and parents in the programme
3. To work directly with young people through small group work and one-to-one mentoring as required.
4. To support young people’s access to education, training, employment and other youth services. 
5. To coordinate the delivery of vocational taster courses and personal development for young people.
6. To develop young people’s awareness of social change and support their involvement in youth activism in order to to represent their community in LGT campaigns and wider forums
7. To develop positive working relationships with a wide range of service providers and organisations.
8. To undertake the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the programme including monitoring and reporting to funders.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

1. Demonstrable knowledge, skills and experience in working with young people and parents.
2. Ability take initiative and to work alone as well as within a team
3. Ability to deliver skills training to small groups of young people in an accessible and engaging way
4. Ability to develop positive working relationships with other agencies
5. A commitment to equality and challenging discrimination
6. Knowledge and skills in planning, evaluation and project managment .
7.  Ability to work flexibly to respond to changing needs of the Traveller community and the organisation and to prioritise work within the resources available
8. Good communication skills, both written and oral, with a wide range of people.  Good basic IT and administrative skills and the ability to write reports and keep accessible records

Desirable

1. Previous experience of working with Gypsy, Traveller, Roma young people and parents
2. Qualification in youth and community development (JNC recognised)

Please submit a CV and detailed cover letter explaining why you would like to work for us and why you are suitable for this role

Applications without a cover letter may not be considered.

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th December

Senior Support Worker

You will join our client as a Senior Support Worker to support 4/5 young people in their care.

Senior Support Worker Responsibilities:

You will follow individual care plans for the young people with the aim to help them move onto independent living in the future. You will support with their therapy, plan social and leisure activities, give medication and complete associated paperwork.

Senior Support Worker Requirements:

To be successful in this role you will have previous experience of working with young people with mental health needs and will have a relevant level 2 care qualification. You will have the ability supervise staff and be IT literate as there is a requirement to update online care records. You must also thrive in a team environment and be flexible with the ability to work a 7 day rota, completing early and late shift patterns alongside 1 sleep ins (usually 1 per week) for which an additional payment is made. Having a driving licence is not essential but it is beneficial to help transport our young people to appointments and activities.

About Our Client:

Our client provides residential services for young people and young adults aged 16-30 years old who have been discharged from psychiatric inpatient stays or secure children’s homes. Their aim is to support the young people using an innovative therapeutic approach and least restrictive practice to enable them to live in a non-secure community setting and to achieve their individual goals in preparation for transition to adult life. Our client's “no restraint” policy allows for more respectful and thoughtful relationships with young people and avoids traumatisation and consequent escalations in risk.

Location: Preston

Job type: Permanent, Full time opportunities available (37.5 hours per week)

Salary: £19,424-£21,059.93 per annum (£9.97-£10.80 per hour) dependent on experience

Benefits: Enhanced company pension, Enhanced maternity / paternity leave, Minimum of 30 days holidays, Company sick pay, Recruit a friend scheme, Employee of the year awards, Employee Assistance programme / counselling service, Free on-site parking Paid, DBS check, Online shopping discounts, Life Assurance, Online discounts, Refer a friend scheme where our client pays £500 for every friend you refer, Annual paid Summer and Christmas parties, Length of service awards.

Closing date for applications: 14th December, 2019

You may have experience of the following: Senior Support Worker, Senior Care Worker, Care Assistant, Care Staff, Social Care, Social Worker, Social Work, Healthcare Assistant, Healthcare Worker, Young People, Vulnerable People, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, NFP, Not for Profit, Voluntary, etc.

Ref: 90356

We have an exciting opportunity for the role of Senior Recovery Worker to work as a key member of the team in delivering the Complex Needs Service in partnership with Turning Point and Herts Young Homeless.

Title: Senior Recovery Worker
Salary Grade: £22,250 - £23,165 per annum including Outer London Weighting (OLW) dependent on skills and experience
Responsible to: HMN Services Manager (Complex Needs & Crisis)
No. of Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Main Base/s: Welwyn Garden City with expectation to work across Hertfordshire

Background to the Post

Turning Point and Herts Young Homeless work as a partnership to provide community support to people recovering from mental health issues and additional complex needs, including substance misuse and learning disabilities. The service will offer a range of support to promote personal recovery and independence including:

• 1:1 outreach support from dedicated Keyworker/co-worker providing solution-focused support with practical issues including such as finances/housing/employment.
• Crisis Planning – promoting self-management through individuals building an understanding of their own triggers/coping strategies.
• Active Referrals/Signposting – working with individuals to identify resources/services to meet their needs and providing appropriate support to access these effectively.
• Group-work – delivering courses that support self-management recovery, including: Mindfulness/Assertiveness/Keeping Well/Stress Management/Problem Solving/Crisis Management.
• Peer Support – Strength-based approach concentrating on the inherent strengths of an individual to aid recovery and empowerment.
• Extended dual diagnosis support
• Whole family approach

Purpose of Post

The purpose of the Hertfordshire Complex Needs Service Recovery Worker role is to:

• Improve mental wellbeing
• Reduce the use of police, ASB, tenancy enforcement, housing needs and environmental health services
• Improve health and wellbeing
• Improve access to early help
• Improve tenancy sustainment
• Provide support to access more appropriate services
• Provide support to build life skills, confidence, resilience, self-esteem and build social networks
• Provide support to reduce episodes of crisis
• Provide an assertive outreach approach for those who may have complex or multiple needs
• To maintain and enhance service delivery standards and effectiveness

Closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday 20th November 2019 by 5pm.

Interviews shall take place on Thursday 28th November 2019.

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the 'Apply Now' button. You will be directed to the Herts Mind Network website where you can download the Application Pack.

An approved Enhanced DBS check is required for this post.

Hertfordshire Mind Network is an Equal Opportunity and Mindful Employer.

No agencies please.

Senior Independent Living Adviser

Kingston Centre for Independent Living (KCIL) is a small charity based in Kingston-upon-Thames. We have been campaigning for the rights of disabled people for over 50 years.

KCIL's Senior Independent Living Adviser will support direct payment users through the process of becoming an employer and managing a direct payment through home visits, on-going support and advice; ensuring that service users understand their rights and responsibilities. We are seeking to recruit a dynamic and enthusiastic full time, Senior Independent Living Adviser to join our team. This is a 1 year contract with the possibility of extension.

Our ideal candidate will have experience working in advice, information and guidance and providing outreach support. We seek someone who has a good understanding of equality and diversity, equal opportunities and a good understanding of personalisation; benefits, direct payments and personal budgets. A basic understanding of employment law and the social model of disability would be beneficial to this post.

Main Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for working with people across the London Borough of Kingston to support them to set up as a direct payment user or other aspects of independent living.

Our Senior Independent Living Adviser will be expected to research local services for adults with disabilities, understanding disability related issues; and to attend network groups for the voluntary sector and will support KCIL to deliver awareness about direct payments and personal budgets to local people and stakeholders.

• To provide support, advice and information to service users regarding direct payments via a combination of approaches including outreach, office based working and community based drop-in sessions.
• To manage a caseload of services users who currently have or are seeking to apply for a personal budget or direct payment.
• To make first initial contact with service users and arrange home or office visits in order to support them in setting up on a direct payment or other aspects of independent living.
• To provide guidance to service users on the required paperwork for becoming an employer stressing the importance of compliance with legal responsibilities including support with payroll, insurance, contracts and agreements.
• To arrange, advertise and facilitate monthly information ‘drop-in’ sessions at venues across the Borough of Kingston upon Thames aimed at providing information and advice about direct payments.
• To provide support at quarterly Direct Payment user group meetings and other meetings as required.
• To attend regular team meetings, supervision and any training that may be required.

Benefits

•Salary - £27,027 - £29,969 (pro rata)

•Pension scheme

•25 days’ holiday per annum (pro rata)

This post is for 28 - 35 hours per week and hours are negotiable. The successful candidate will be willing to travel in and around the London Boroughs or Kingston-upon-Thames and Richmond-upon-Thames.

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check

Closing date: 27th November 2019

KCIL is a disability confident employer and we would practically welcome applications from disabled people.

Please note we do not accept CV's. All applicants must complete an application form to be considered for shortlisting.

Previous applicants need not apply

Senior Support Worker

You will join as a Senior Support Worker to support 4 / 5 young people in their care.

Senior Support Worker Responsibilities:

You will support with their therapy, plan social and leisure activities, give medication and complete associated paperwork. You will also support the Team Leader and Residential manager to ensure the running of the home is maintained to the highest standards.

Senior Support Worker Requirements:

To be successful in this role you will have previous experience of working with young people with mental health needs and will have a relevant level 2 care qualification. You will have the ability supervise staff and be IT literate as there is a requirement to update online care records. Be flexible with the ability to work a 7 day rota, completing early and late shift patterns alongside 1 sleep ins (usually 1 per week) for which an additional payment is made. Having a driving licence is not essential but it is beneficial to help transport their young people to appointments and activities.

Our client operates a safer recruitment process and as part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

They are an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community. As an employer they are also committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all their staff.

About our client:

Our client provides residential services for young people and young adults aged 16-30 years old who have been discharged from psychiatric inpatient stays or secure children’s homes. Their aim is to support the young people using an innovative therapeutic approach and least restrictive practice to enable them to live in a non-secure community setting and to achieve their individual goals in preparation for transition to adult life. Their “no restraint” policy allows for more respectful and thoughtful relationships with young people and avoids traumatisation and consequent escalations in risk.

Location: Liversedge

Job type: Full Time, Permanent; 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £19,424-£21,059.93 per annum (£9.97-£10.80 per hour) dependent on experience.

Benefits: Enhanced company pension, Enhanced maternity / paternity leave, Minimum of 30 days holidays, Company sick pay, Recruit a friend scheme, Employee of the year awards, Employee Assistance programme / counselling service, Free on-site parking Paid ,DBS check, Online shopping discounts, Life Assurance.

Closing date for applications: 23rd November, 2019

You may have experience of the following: Senior Support Worker, Senior Care Worker, Care Assistant, Care Staff, Social Care, Social Worker, Social Work, Healthcare Assistant, Healthcare Worker, Young People, Vulnerable People, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, NFP, Not for Profit, Voluntary, etc.

Ref: 89982

Salary £24,169- £25,220 depending on Experience and Qualifications

Balham, SW12

40 hours per week.  

Day or Waking Night Vacancies available

About Us

St Christopher's is a leading charity for children and young people and we are proud of our history for providing fostering, children's homes and a range of innovative leaving care services across the UK & Isle of Man.  We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do.  We provide positive life experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home.

St Christopher’s has established an ambitious, five-year strategy, which sets out a series of three key aims and objectives for the organisation. As part of our Strategy we have recently opened a 9 bed Children’s Residential Centre in partnership with London Borough of Wandsworth and we are looking for experienced residential workers who hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare.

You must be able to demonstrate experience of working with young people aged 11 – 17 years old in a similar setting who may present challenging behaviour, often in emergency placements.  Therefore we need people who are flexible, energetic and committed to developing and growing alongside us.

We have a fantastic support structure in place and are proud that 84% of all our Team Leaders, Deputies and Managers are internal promotions. 

Key Aspects of the role:

• To work flexibly in a fast moving home with a changing group of young people, accepting emergency referrals for both short and medium term stays, ensuring the needs of all children and young people are being met, and the safe day to day running of the home.
• The young people that we care for may, at times, display challenging behaviours. You will need to be resilient and dedicated enough to manage such behaviours while continuing to provide unconditional care, advice and stimulating activities.
• To ensure each young person’s care plan is followed and updated as appropriate to reflect their changing needs and being proactive in working to achieve the aims of the care plan.

Essential Requirements:

• Hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or hold an equivalent qualification* as defined in the Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015.
• At least 2 years’ experience, in a position relevant to the residential care of children.
• Good understanding of safeguarding Regulations and Procedures.
• Experience and/or training in safeguarding children and young people
• Have good written skills in order to compose clear and concise reports and communicate effectively with colleagues, parents and other professionals.
• Flexibility to undertake shift working including evenings, weekends and bank holidays, and occasional sleep-ins.

In return we offer:

• Salary of £24,169 - £25,220 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Real Opportunities to develop your career with us.
• 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years’ service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata.
• 5 % employer pension contribution, Enhanced Maternity and Company Sick Scheme.
• BUPA Employee Assistance Programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support.
• Interest-free season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme.
• Discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK.
• Discretionary Funded Training Programs.
• Employee Awards based on performance and length of service.

Recruitment Process

At St Christopher’s we are committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people in our care. During the recruitment process you will be expected to complete an online application form to ensure we capture essential information to meet legislation, best practice and vetting requirements.

Applicants will ideally already be on the DBS Update Service; if this is not the case St Christopher's will carry out a DBS (police) check prior to starting.

Your online application must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification.

For more information or assistance during the application process, please visit our website.

We advise to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and this opportunity might be filled before the stated closing date.

St Christopher’s is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community as well as applications from candidates with care experience or experience of being a care leaver.

Oasis Charitable Trust is a multi-national charity supporting young people and their families in 11 countries worldwide. Our vision is for building healthy communities: places where everyone is included, making a contribution and reaching their full potential.

The Oasis Hub Oldham team have been successful in obtaining funding for a Community Kitchen Project Worker.  This person will support the Hub Team in running a community kitchen project, including cooking and serving food to over 100 young people at the Oasis Hub Oldham Hubabaloo Holiday club provision.

Key responsibilities will be:

• To support the project lead or provider in delivery of Oasis Community kitchen weekly sessions as well as our holiday club.
• Developing positive relationships with the volunteers working on these projects.
• Planning, preparing and delivering food (responding to dietary needs), and cleaning and tidying after.
• Assisting the Hub Leader by providing data for monitoring and evaluating purposes.
• Assisting with recruitment campaigns.

The successful post holder must have:

• A relevant qualification (minimum Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate) and relevant experience (e.g. catering or café).
• A working knowledge of safeguarding, food hygiene and health and safety practices.
• Experience of working with and supporting volunteers.
• Be self-motivated, resilient, with excellent organisational and inter-personal skills.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing national organisation, making a difference to communities on a local level, while individually improving the life chances of young people.  As part of the package, Oasis offers:

• A pension scheme, currently offering 7% employer contribution
• A generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year (plus 8 Bank Holidays)

If you are interested in this position, please email your CV to OasisUK or click "Apply" on this page.

This is an ongoing recruitment campaign and interviews will take place until a suitable candidate is interviewed.  So please send in applications as soon as possible.

Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks. 

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.  Registered Charity No. 1026487

Ormiston Families’ Point 1 Service

This is an exciting opportunity to join Point 1 following the successful bid between Ormiston Families and NSFT to establish a new team of Children’s Wellbeing Practitioners (CWPs).

You will be responsible for the clinical supervision and caseload management of trainee Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs) in the Mental Health Support Teams in Schools (MHSTs). In year one, there are expected to be four trainee Education Mental Health Practitioners in each team, one based in Kings Lynn and the other in North Norfolk. This is a fast-developing service and it is expected that there will be continued investment in this area over the next five years. There will be a responsibility to continue to supervise and caseload manage the trainees on their successful completion of their EMHP training.

This post comes with a mandatory one-year parallel supervisor training programme at the University of East Anglia requiring successful completion for this role. The role of the Senior Therapist within MHSTs is pivotal, with high-quality supervision of trainee practitioners being key to ensuring the successful delivery and sustainability of the MHSTs. It is expected that a Community of Children and Young People’s MHST supervisors will evolve, which will become a growing resource to facilitate the development of MHSTs across a wider region beyond a given CCG footprint, and this will provide further support into the future for the sustainability of the EMHP programme.

Job Purpose

You will deliver high-quality comprehensive mental health services. The role involves managing a defined caseload with a focus on providing expert assessment and evidence-based treatment for children and young people with mild to moderate mental health difficulties and their parents/carers. Furthermore, you will provide training, supervision and consultation to staff within a specific education provision.

This role is based in North Norfolk or King’s Lynn with periodic visits to the hub in Norwich.

For more information or to apply for this post, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Closing date: 9am, Thursday 21st November 2019.

Ormiston Families is committed to safeguarding. We are an equal opportunities employer; we value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. 

 Outreach Worker x 3, £24,958 per annum, pro-rata

 - Westminster.  Fixed term to end Sept 2020 with possibility of extension

• One post 21 hours a week (Maternity Cover)

• One 21 hours a week One post – to be a fluent Bengali speaker

• One 11 hours a week

Please state on your application which post you are applying for

This a highly rewarding role for an Outreach Worker to support parents and carers of children under 5 at Westminster Children Centres. We are currently looking to recruit three Outreach workers in Westminster area, where there is a significant population of Arabic and Bengali speaking families. The role will involve providing accessible information to parents and carers, particularly those who are marginalised, to ensure they receive the support they need in order to increase opportunities and strengthen family life, bringing better outcomes for children.

The role will include developing an understanding of the local area including services and facilities. You will also need to pro-actively engage with vulnerable and isolated families and carry out home visits, as required. The role will include developing good relationships with health visitors and liaising with other agencies regarding the needs of parents and carers. In addition, the successful individual will help to organise social events to bring the community together.

We are looking for someone who has experience of community and outreach work with diverse communities in an inner city environment. This will include experience of a wide range of methods/techniques to reach out and engage with isolated individuals/communities. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, along with the ability to empathise with parents and carers are required. A non-judgmental approach is essential. The ability to network is also important.

A commitment to safeguarding vulnerable adults and children, as well as an understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities and diversity are essential.

Please ensure you address every criteria on the person specification on your supporting statement, preferably in order.

Please visit our website via the apply button below to obtain the job description, full person specification, application form and guidance. Please note that we only accept application forms, CVs will not be accepted.

If you have any questions, please contact Kiki Bourcha, Senior Outreach Worker.

Closing Date: Sunday, 8th December2019

Interview Dates:  Monday, 16th and Thursday 19th of December 2019 (Queens Park Children Centre, 88 Bravington Road, W9 3AL)

To support the Youth and Advice Manager in the daily running of the centre, delivering a holistic service to vulnerable/homeless clients, and enabling them to move on to independence.

To motivate and support the management of a multi-disciplinary team of Youth and Advice and Work

To maintain and build a network of relationships with external relevant agencies and internal specialists.

To work with the Youth and Advice Manager to lead, supervise and develop team members, both individually and as a group, and to ensure that the team makes a full and positive contribution to the achievement of New Horizon Youth Centre’s mission.

• For more details about this position and how to apply, please see the New Horizon recruitment pack on this page
• Please note that we will not consider CV-only applications

About us
Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.

Crisis is looking for a Data Analyst to join the Research and Evaluation team and contribute to Crisis’ aim of ending homelessness. 

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the Modern Day Slavery project to develop UK-wide data evidence and understanding of the links between female homelessness and modern slavery. The findings will be used to inform a model for the identification, support, recovery, accommodation and integration of women who have escaped modern slavery and who are homeless or precariously housed.

As a Data Analyst, you will work with project partners to identify and define metrics to improve understanding of the population of women with experience of homelessness and modern slavery in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. You will build and develop a database to capture these metrics, develop and deliver training to partner organisations, and conduct high quality, accurate and timely analysis of the data collected to provide insights on the effectiveness of the project and to support its development and improvement. 

About you
To be successful in this role you will be a skilled data analyst with experience of database development, management and support. You will be enthusiastic about bringing a data-driven approach to decision making, and effectively communicating your work to colleagues at all levels of the organisation. You will enjoy working as part of a team but will also be capable of working independently. 

Benefits
As a member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:

-Interest free loans to purchase a train season ticket or a bike or for a deposit to secure a tenancy
-Mandatory pension scheme, with an employer contribution of 8.5%
-25 days’ annual leave which increases with service to 28 days

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.

How to apply
If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click apply now to be taken to our recruitment portal. The job description is available by clicking on the 'Additional Details' button.

If you need to request an application in an alternative format, please contact the HR Team using the contact information on the Crisis Jobs site. 

Closing date: Monday 2 December 2019 (11.59pm)
Interview date: Week commencing 16 December 2019

We value diversity, promote equality and encourage and applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness.

Person Specification

Essential

1. Demonstrable experience of database development, management and support
2. Ability to create queries (within SQL) to extract, interrogate or aggregate information from relational databases
3. Data analysis skills, with an understanding of a range of techniques
4. Experience of undertaking relevant, accurate and timely analysis
5. Skills in the use of analytical or statistical software such as Excel, R or SPSS
6. Ability to plan and prioritise work and to work on own initiative
7. Excellent written and oral communication skills, including ability to communicate clearly with a wide range of audiences and to present complex information in a user-friendly way
8. Ability to build strong working relationships across an organisation and with external stakeholders
9. Commitment to Crisis’s purpose and values including equality and social inclusion

Desirable

1. Experience of using SharePoint
2. Experience of using interactive data visualisation tools such as Power BI
3. Experience of evaluating service interventions or projects

Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094 

Friends of the Earth is a leading environmental NGO, campaigning to solve the major environmental problems of our time. We are in the midst of a climate crisis, and the natural world around us is in decline. We need a Senior Lawyer to join our team to help save the planet and support communities get active too.

The Friends of the Earth legal team is a cross-cutting team providing expert support and intellectual leadership in our campaigning. We need a lawyer with a depth of experience in the environmental sector and a good understanding of using the law in campaigning.

As Senior Lawyer you will provide Friends of the Earth with legal advice and representation in support of our overall aims and objectives, including to: inform and/or develop campaign strategy or tactics, identify and develop litigation opportunities, and to help win campaigns. A core focus of the role is to defend and extend environmental justice.

You must be a qualified Solicitor or Barrister with a current practicing certificate in England and Wales. You will have proven experience of working in UK public law, and with expertise in the environmental and/or planning sectors.

Litigation experience is important, and you will have had conduct of environmental or planning cases. As a creative and strategic thinker you will add value to campaigns by identifying legal opportunities that have impact.

Being able to work under pressure and to present complex legal information clearly and concisely to non-lawyers is an essential part of the job, and you will also be able to communicate effectively and confidently to a range of audiences and at significant public events.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate managerial skills and the ability to work with a range of different people, and to value and respect that diversity.

A strong team orientated work ethic is a must, along with a demonstrable understanding and commitment to environmental and/or social justice, including how law can effect positive change.

The Legal Team sits within the ‘Political Legal Planning’ unit, which is a cross-cutting team providing specialist advice and support to the rest of the organisation.

Lawyers support Friends of the Earth’s campaigns adding an extra edge, and work with other PLP members to uphold environmental, planning and civil society rights related to the overall objectives of the organisation. An aspect of our work that PLP leads.

Currently the Legal Team consists of: Head of Legal, Lawyer, 2x paid Legal Interns. The Senior Lawyer post represents an important addition to the team.

Closing date: Tuesday 19th November 2019

For more information please visit our website.

We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and a vibrant organisational culture.

We are an equal opportunities employer and are especially keen to encourage applications from people currently under-represented in the environment movement.

Friends of the Earth is an international community dedicated to protecting the natural world and the wellbeing of everyone in it. We lead campaigns, provide resources and information, and drive real solutions to the environmental problems facing us all.