We are looking for an experienced Programme Manager to oversee the delivery of our flagship Digital Surgeries programme. Come and help us to achieve our mission of ensuring that every young person can have a voice on issues that matter to them.

About The Politics Project

The Politics Project supports young people to use their voice by providing them with outstanding democratic education. We specialise in digital democracy, supporting young people, teachers and politicians to use digital tools to learn, teach and engage in politics.

Through our Digital Surgeries programme, we support politicians to engage with young people using digital platforms to build strong relationships and a shared understanding of issues. We have delivered over 160 Digital Surgeries, working with a network of over 150 politicians and 100 schools. We work with a wide range of politicians across parties, from local councillors to MPs and government ministers, including Sir Keir Starmer MP, Ben Bradley MP, Caroline Lucas MP and Mayor Andy Burnham.

Over the last 18 months we have extended this work to support a range of partners, including the Parliamentary Education Service, the University of Exeter, the People’s History Museum, the University of Cambridge and UCL, to run thematic versions of the programme with schools across the UK. This has included looking at the work of the House of Lords, Gender and Identity, the Peterloo Massacre and climate change.

We are also working with parliamentary staff to develop a version of the Digital Surgeries programme that allows young people to use digital platforms to provide evidence to parliamentary select committee inquiries, putting young people’s voices at the heart of national policy debates.

Visit our website for more information about our work.

About the Role

In this role you will oversee the delivery of our flagship Digital Surgeries programme, managing the expansion and delivery of this rapidly growing programme. Due to Covid-19 we have seen an increase in demand for our digital approach and anticipate significant growth in the upcoming year. In this role we are looking for someone to guide this growth, making the most of opportunities that arise and ensuring that progress is tracked and Digital Surgeries are delivered to a high quality.

You will engage regularly with politicians and teachers, strengthening relationships with our existing partners while also identifying opportunities and developing strategies to build new ones.

You will manage a team of one or two programme coordinators who will lead day-to-day delivery.

There will also be opportunities for learning and development. Depending on your needs, this could include support on areas of programme management where you would like to strengthen your skills, or on subject knowledge on politics, the education sector or one of the thematic programme topics mentioned above.

This will be a fast-paced role in a small but growing, friendly team. There will be significant opportunities to shape the growth of our flagship programme and the broader direction of the organisation.

Key responsibilities:

• Overseeing the planning and delivery of the Digital Surgeries programme.
• Supporting in the development and delivery of a range of thematic versions of the programme including on climate change, elections and parliamentary select committees. 
• Building, tracking and implementing robust programme management systems.
• Managing relationships with over 100 teachers and 150 politicians from across the UK.
• Recruiting teachers and politicians to take part in the programme.
• Line management of one or two Programme Coordinators.

Personal Specification

Skills/Experience

Essential 

· Programme Management experience.

· Ability to build and manage relationships.

· Strong ability to manage multiple priorities.

· Excellent time management and organisational skills.

· Ability to solve problems and perform under pressure.

Desired

· Experience of database management

· Confident working with technology such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams.

· Experience of managing a team.

· Ability to conduct monitoring and evaluation of work and produce written reports.

· Knowledge/understanding of the education sector.

The job is based on a 12-month contract (including a 3-month probation period) and is primarily based in our office in Central London or our office in Central Manchester. Initially work will be remote due to the Covid-19 crisis. Occasional travel to elsewhere in the UK may be required.

The hours of work are 37.5 hrs per week. Holiday entitlement will be 25 days pro rata (exclusive of Bank Holidays).

In accordance with our Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires an enhanced DBS check that we will provide.

How to apply

To apply please submit answers to the following questions along with your CV by 4pm on Monday 4th August. Each answer should be no more than 250 words.

Questions:

What relevant experience do you have for this role?
What do you think makes a good Programme Manager?
How do you manage multiple priorities?
We deliver a range of thematic versions of the Digital Surgeries programme – what do you think our next thematic version of the programme should be and why?

Please contact the Director of The Politics Project, Harriet Andrews, if you have any questions. 

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.

Senior Support Worker

*Please note that this vacancy is for current staff only*

Are you currently a Support Worker looking to move into a Senior Support Worker position? Do you feel that you have received enough development to help you excel as a Senior Support Worker?

They are currently looking to appoint an experienced Support Worker who is looking to develop into a Senior Support Worker post. You will support the Deputy and Residential Manager in supervising a team of staff with the aim to help their young people move into independent living in the future.

You will be based at Stubble Bank where you will work shifts over a 37.5 hour week consisting of earlies, lates and sleep-ins.

Company Benefits

- 22 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
- Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (NVQ Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care)
- Enhanced company pension
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Paid Induction (Running over 7 days)
- Free on-site parking
- Paid Enhanced DBS check
- Employee Assistance Programme / 24-hour Counselling Service
- Online shopping discounts, free eye tests and various other benefits
- The opportunity for internal promotions & progression
- Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral)
- Regular social events and recognition schemes (‘Employee of the year awards’, Summer & Christmas parties)

Your role as a Senior Support Worker

- To carry out direct and indirect care of young people with complex mental health needs
- To work in a team, giving the highest standard of care possible to the young people.
- To work alongside the Deputy and Residential Manager to support with the management of staff and smooth running of the home
- To closely follow individual care plans and support young people with education, shopping, and social and leisure activities.
- To carry out multiple interventions involving the delivery of care to young people
- To promote independence amongst the young people
- To provide support, advice and information to the young people, parents and other carers
- To carry out further duties as per our attached document (Writing reports, general office admin etc)

Requirements of a Senior Support Worker

- NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent within Care
- Flexibility - Your role will involve working shifts including sleep ins/weekends/Bank Holidays
- Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others
- Good written skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately
- IT Literate (Able to write emails and use Microsoft Office)
- An understanding of the issues around confidentiality
- An understanding of safeguarding
- Professional working boundaries between staff and service users
- Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations

Desirable Criteria

- Full UK Driving Licence
- Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs

Due to the current climate regarding the Covid-19, all of their interviews are now taking place as a Video/Audio Interview over Microsoft Teams.

The closing date for this position is Saturday 25th July 2020, so if you are interested in developing and supporting young people and young adults with complex difficulties then please ensure you apply before this date.

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.

They reserve the right to close the advert early, should they appoint a suitable candidate.

Ref: 93377

Freedom for Animals' campaign, ‘Rudolph’s Christmas Wish’, aims to tackle the growing problem of animals such as reindeer and penguins being exploited in festive events. Freedom for Animals carries out annual monitoring of events and supports the actions of local groups to raise awareness of this widely overlooked area of animal use.

You will help us deliver this campaign over the busiest months - September to January. In this role you will work alongside the Director carrying out research, liaising with event organisers including local authorities and supporting grassroots campaigners, as well as attending and documenting festive events that use animals.

In return you will be given the chance to develop a range of skills in campaigning and lobbying, as well as gaining experience of working in a team for a national, animal rights organisation, in a friendly and supportive environment.

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!

Survivors Manchester is currently looking for someone special, someone that has the passion to ensure that everything this amazing organisation does is of quality, that it remains authentic to its roots, and it continues to deliver on what male survivors want. Are you that person?

For the past 11 years, Survivors Manchester has provided survivor-focused therapeutic and advocacy support to male victims/survivors of sexual abuse, rape and sexual exploitation. We have developed a three tiered approach to services and underpin everything we do with a 'trauma and recovery' framework pioneered by Dr Judith Herman.

As our Clinical Lead (Community), you will help us develop, manage and deliver our quality assured trauma-informed services to over 950 male (including trans and non-binary) survivors annually. You will help us ensure that the 2 - 3 new men that ask for help each day hear our voice and know we will help them develop their own healing journey; and you will play your part in our collective effort to #BreakTheSilence on the sexual abuse of boys and men. 

Whilst you will lead our amazing team of Trauma-Informed Therapists, Independent Sexual Violence Advisors, and Group & Community Development Team; manage our community based services; you will also deliver trauma-informed talking therapy services to identifying male, trans and non-binary victims and survivors sexual abuse, rape and sexual exploitation.

You will be a qualified counsellor / psychotherapist who holds a Diploma in Counselling / Psychotherapy or equivalent and be registered with BACP or equivalent (preferably an accredited member). You will understand issues relating to sexual violence, particularly as experienced by males; have experience of working in a highly confidential setting and of managing workforce teams.

In return for your time, experience and commitment to the organisation, you will receive an annual salary of £33,000 – £37,000; 25 days annual leave (increasing annually by 1 day to max of 30 days) plus bank holidays; company sick pay; monthly clinical supervision; pension contribution; and a range of training opportunities.

If this is a role that you think you could achieve great things in, then we want to hear from you.

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.

Purpose of role

To provide specialist Statutory Advocacy to local residents across Trafford.  To promote self-advocacy and empowerment and enable people to make informed decisions and get their views heard in matters relating to mental health and/or care and support needs within health and social care. This will be through one to one advocacy and other models of advocacy as required. This activity will include working with people of all ages, including those with learning disabilities, people with mental health needs, people with physical and sensory impairment, older people and people that lack capacity.

Child protection is part of the safeguarding process and focuses on the protection of children and young people who have been identified as suffering or likely to suffer significant harm. Advocacy Focus will support children over the age of 12 who are the subject of multi-agency child protection plans. You will champion the child’s rights and ensure that every child’s voice is heard, valued and at the centre of any decisions which affect their lives. This will involve building relationships with children and young people on a 1:1 basis and ensuring that support is available at appropriate and relevant times. The provision of individual community advocacy will support each child to move forward and achieve the best possible outcomes.

Key tasks

• To provide Independent Advocacy support as defined under the Mental Health Act (2007), Mental Capacity Act (2005), Care Act (2014), and Advocacy Standards to individuals in community, residential and hospital settings.
• To manage a client caseload and ensure accurate case management and record keeping.
• To provide information, support or signpost clients, to inform or empower individuals on any issues regarding their health and care. Including mental health treatment under the amended 2007 Mental Health Act, deprivation of liberty safeguards under Mental Capacity Act and support with safeguarding under Care Act (2014).
• To advocate for individuals within a variety of meetings relating to their care and treatment, to include ward rounds, case conferences, Care Programme Approach (CPA) meetings, mental health assessments, best interests meetings and safeguarding meetings.
• To maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant mental capacity, mental health and community care policy, legislation, case law, and good practice.
• Provide individual and confidential casework support to children and young people going through child protection proceedings.
• Provide advocacy for children prior to and during their child protection conferences and reviews.
• Support each child or young person to express their views and feelings, help them to understand their rights and be involved in decision making.
• Attend child protection conferences and reviews, attend meetings with the child/young person to help them represent their views and opinions.
• Liaise and negotiate with other agencies concerning specific cases and on general issues as and when required.

You can download the role description, application form, equal opportunities monitoring form and privacy notice below.

Please send the completed Application and Diversity Monitoring Form to the HR team using the email address below.

Alternatively you can post this to us at: Advocacy Focus, First Floor, The Old Tannery, Eastgate, Accrington, Lancashire

The closing date for applications is the Friday 24 July 2020 at Midday.

Please note that the salary advertised is for full time hours. If this post is less than 37 hours per week, the salary will be pro-rata.

This vacancy may close before the closing date if the recruiting manager deems sufficient applications have been received.  Therefore it is advised to complete your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Please ensure you check the email account from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.

Please note, that shortlisting is completed anonymously with candidates being assessed against the essential criteria for the post.  Therefore only persons who can clearly demonstrate how they meet our person specification criteria in their application, will be short-listed.

Please ensure you check the email account from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.

Advocacy Focus is an equal opportunities employer, committed to improving the working lives of our staff and operates a 'Zero Tolerance' policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. In addition, our aim is to help protect children and vulnerable adults by providing a first-class service to the recruitment of people into positions of trust.