**To apply for this vacancy, please ensure you download a copy of our application form from the documents section of our online portal when you apply and follow the instructions provided at the top of our job description page.**

JOB PURPOSE

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new organisation in start-up mode and help shape our digital channels from the ground up.

In this newly created role, you will be the focal point for the day-to-day editorial management of the charity’s social media channels and website. This will include content creation, scheduling, community engagement, analytics and campaign support.

Your first focus will be the launch of our social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube. You will also manage our new website, working closely with the digital fundraising team.

The role sits with the Communications team which is responsible for raising awareness and public engagement with the charity’s fundraising activity, UNHCR’s humanitarian work and the broader refugee cause.  You will collaborate with teams across the charity, including digital fundraising (who manage paid social advertising, display, search and email marketing), partnerships, special appeals, community fundraising and events. You will also be the key focal point for our coordination with UNHCR’s global and UK Branch Office social media teams.

If you think you have the relevant skills and the passion to use them to support refugees, we would love to hear from you. 

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO

United Kingdom for UNHCR is the United Nations Refugee Agency’s new national charity partner for the United Kingdom. We generate public awareness of the plight of refugees and raise funds to help protect them through UNHCR’s humanitarian operations across the world.

Our supporters include UK private individuals, communities, corporate partners, trusts and foundations. The funds we raise help UNHCR deliver emergency relief such as shelter, medical care and basic supplies to people fleeing conflict and persecution, as well as healthcare, education and livelihoods opportunities for those who remain displaced over the long term.

Nobody chooses to be a refugee, but we can all play a part in their protection. We want those who work with us to share our values and passion for the cause.

We strongly value diversity and recognise that it is critical to our success and the cause that we serve. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all who work with us and strongly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds. 

We are also open to flexibility in many different ways, including an element of working from home and flexible hours.  Please don’t be afraid to speak to us about this at the interview stage, so we can explore what’s possible.

ROLE RESPONSIBLITIES 

Planning and coordination

• Launch and grow our Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube channels
• Deliver and schedule content on a daily basis, with flexibility to respond to news events and emergencies at short notice
• Provide timely responses to supporter queries on social media, coordinating with Supporter Care colleagues on messaging and follow up needs
• Respond quickly to sensitive issues and foster the growth of our online supporter community
• Manage the charity’s website to ensure high quality, timely content that supports all areas of the charity, including individual giving, corporate partnerships, legacies, PR campaigns, advocacy and governance
• Responsible for website maintenance and UX best practice

Content creation and campaign support

• Produce or commission multimedia content, including video stories, infographics, blog posts, web stories and other content to support charity activity
• Apply understanding of UNHCR’s humanitarian work to deliver strong storytelling and relevance content to the audience
• Adapt content from UNHCR head office and field comms to localise for UK audiences
• Develop digital editorial plans to amplify campaigns, milestones and events
• Deliver planning and scheduling in a timely manner, and be quick to respond to news and emergencies
• Support development of an online influencer strategy to enable passionate advocates to get involved and spread the word about UK for UNHCR’s work
• Flag and navigate political sensitivities in line with UNHCR and charity policies

Analytics and best practice

• Deliver analytics on social media and organic website activity, recommending changes in strategy or mix to improve effectiveness
• Maintain a search engine optimisation routine, working closely with the digital fundraising team and UNHCR HQ digital team
• Keep up to date with digital communications and content trends, platforms and tools
• Provide subject matter expertise, proactive assistance and advice as required for planning and delivery of digital and supporter journey projects Work with external experts, such web developers, UX and SEO specialists, to deliver periodic reviews and bespoke solutions when required
• Observe all legal and legislative requirements, comply with policies and procedures, and demonstrate a high level of confidentiality and integrity.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND EXPERIENCE

Essential Experience

• Experience of managing social media channels to deliver engagement, campaigns and audience growth, preferably in the charity sector
• Experience in Content Management Systems (CMS) and website maintenance
• Experience of delivering digital comms that created an impression, raised awareness and prompted followers to take action
•  Experience of identifying and driving iterative improvements to digital channels through testing and analytics

Essential Skills/Knowledge

• Proficient in using Google Analytics and social media tools to evaluate performance and identify improvements 
• Knowledge of SEO and how to apply it to improve content and engagement
• Proficient in creating content for online use, using software such as Adobe Suite, Canva or similar to edit and produce basic assets
• Strong communication skills, applying tact and diplomacy in community management  
• Proficient in social media planning tools and platforms to schedule and post content  
• Researching images and writing compelling copy for different audience profiles
• The ability to prioritise multiple tasks, working proactively and sometimes under pressure
• Good attention to detail, strong ability to proof-read and pick up inconsistencies
• Understanding of GDPR principles
• Excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills 
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
• Must have an interest in global humanitarian affairs

Desirable skills/experience

• Working in a not-for-profit or advocacy organisation
• Experience with refugee issues or field work
• Experience in a start-up environment and establishing channels from launch

Safe and Sound Homes (SASH) helps young people avoid homelessness across North and East Yorkshire by offering a place to stay in the homes of volunteers, keeping them safe at a time of crisis.  We support them to change their lives and build a positive future.  Our ambition is that those we help never face homelessness again.

Job Purpose and Summary

To lead on fundraising activities and campaigns that generate income to support the work of SASH in helping young people avoid homelessness.  Work within the local communities that the charity serves to build relationships with key supporters including; corporates and major donors, individual givers and community led organisations to secure revenue.

Reporting to: Communications and Fundraising Manager

Direct Reports:  Community Fundraiser

Based at: Office (SASH York Office) Based and Home Working

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Fundraising

• Lead and oversee all community fundraising activities across York and in time develop fundraising support within the Scarborough area.
• Manage a series of fundraising events including annual sponsored ‘Sleepouts’ and challenge events to maximise income revenue.
• Build, develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of donors and supporters, including the corporate sector and individual giving to achieve an individual fundraising target.
• Achieve income targets by developing creative initiatives which reflects SASH’s ethos.
• Provide excellent supporter care to ensure long term commitment to the organisation.

• Recruit, support and motivate volunteer fundraisers.
• Maximise income from all possible income streams including but not limited to, Corporates, events, community fundraising, individual giving and legacies.
• Actively identify opportunities for new fundraising initiatives and opportunities and work collaboratively with other team members to develop these, taking the lead on implementation.
• Work with the communications team to deliver a stewardship strategy to ensure supporters and donors are kept up-to-date with charity developments, the impact it achieves for young people and are thanked appropriately.

Team Management

• To line manage and supervise the Community Fundraiser through day-to-day  supervision, support, appraisal and team meetings.
• Support the Community Fundraiser to enable the post holder to:

1. Gain support from community groups, faith groups and retail, hospitality and educational groups.
2. Deliver ‘Eat. Drink. Give’ and ‘Sleepout’ events.
3. Promote and encourage sign-up of Challenge Events

• To ensure that the team meets targets and deadlines.
• To recruit new members of the fundraising team as funding and need arises and to develop fundraising initiatives within a geographical area of need.
• To ensure that the team works effectively in partnership with other SASH teams.

General duties

• Take responsibility for GDPR compliance including consent, data input, amendment and generating reports.
• Maintain records and correspondence files.
• Attend regular team meetings and supervision.
• Provide regular reports to the Communications and Fundraising Manager or other Senior Managers as required.
• Undertake training and development opportunities as identified in personal development planning.
• Other duties relevant to the organisation as may be identified from time to time by the Communication and Fundraising Manager or Chief Executive.

Pay and Conditions

This is a full-time post (37 hours a week). Standard office hours are 9.00- 17.00 Monday to Friday, but the role will entail occasional evening and weekend work, with time off in lieu being available.

SASH will make a pension contribution of 5% gross annual salary into the appointed pension scheme.  Annual leave is 28 days per annum plus bank holidays.

To Apply:

Please refer to the job description and person specification for more information on this role on the charity website, where you'll find further details on how to apply.

The Role

DHI is an award-winning charity that challenges social exclusion by supporting people to achieve their potential and contribute to the richness and well being of their community. We are looking for individuals who share our passion for our values of self-direction, stimulation and zest for life and our commitment to our client groups and the local communities we serve.

We are seeking to recruit an experienced, conscientious and enthusiastic full time Senior Practitioner for our Central Community Recovery Drug & Alcohol Service in Bristol. You will provide essential support to the Hub Manager and have significant line management responsibilities. You will support the team to meet service delivery targets, be confident in communicating data, manage caseloads and competently manage safeguarding concerns alongside the Hub Manager ensuring the team deliver a safe, caring and effective service.

Experience of line managing people is essential, as is a deep understanding of substance misuse and alcohol. It is a challenging role requiring leadership skills whilst also undertaking some client work. You will be required to work in group settings and on a one to one basis, with staff and clients. It is essential that you have motivational skills in order to inspire team members and encourage service users.

You will be expected to support staff with assessments, risk assessments, support plans and reviews and coordinating the client’s care with other agencies, as required.

As DHI employees, we are representatives of DHI’s vision. So, if you are enthusiastic, motivated and committed to support others in fulfilling their potential we look forward to hearing from you.

If you are interested in the role contact details are available on the DHI website for an informal chat about the role.

How To Apply

Please complete an Application form and Skills form, using the enclosed Job Description and Person Specification and send to HR before midday on Monday 31st August 2020. More information available on the DHI website.

Do you want to work in a role where you can support people to rebuild their lives?

About the role

The Ealing Resettlement and Prevention team provides support to clients who were previously rough sleeping in the borough and have found it difficult to access or sustain a life away from the street. They may also work with clients who are at risk of rough sleeping and need intensive support to prevent this.

The Senior Case Workers offer tailored support to each client covering a holistic range of areas including money management, substance misuse, housing options and mental health support. The Service aims to offer a flexible creative and personalised approach to clients which can mean that no two days are the same.

Given the large geographical and demographic spread of Ealing it is desirable but not essential for you to have a valid driving licence and language skills in Punjabi, Hindi and or Polish.  

Who we’re looking for

The Senior Case Worker role would suit someone who is proactive and passionate about supporting clients to rebuild their lives. The idea candidate would be able to offer personalised support to each client, showing creativity with problem solving and demonstrating resilience and patience.

What we offer

• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities

St Mungo’s employees are encouraged to consider opportunities to develop new skills or progress including; secondments, internal transfers, application to new roles in the organisation or just to get involved in various projects happening within the organisation.

As a result last year 35% of our vacancies were filled by promotions. In 2019 we achieved We Invest in People Gold level accreditation and are one of just 3% of housing associations to achieve this standard; 82% of staff who took part in the IIP survey say St Mungo’s is a great place to work.

• A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place

At St Mungo’s, equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the organisation's values and how we work. We are proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion and have 7 great Diversity Networks to support clients and staff from different backgrounds so they are able to be their best selves. Our Networks include: BAME, Carer’s and Parent’s, Lived Experience, LGBTQIA+, Disability Awareness, Irish and Women’s Action.

• Pay and Other Benefits

St Mungo’s is proud to pay client facing staff above average for the sector. We run a cycle to work scheme and also offer season tickets loans to all staff.

St Mungo’s contribute 4% of your gross annual salary, and you are able to enrol in the Defined Contribution scheme following a successful probationary period in which the employer contribution is 6%.

What we do

At St Mungo’s our vision is that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions. As a homelessness charity and housing association, our clients are at the heart of what we do, and in 2019 we supported nearly 30,000 people who were either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Our staff are crucial to making this happen.

How to apply

To find out more please visit St Mungo's website.

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the document available tab at the top of the advert page on our website.

Closing date: 10am Wednesday 2 September 2020

Interview and assessments on:Thursday 10 or Friday 11 September 2020

It is a requirement for this post that an enhanced DBS disclosure check will be undertaken for the successful candidate.

Please be advised that all appointments will be made on St Mungo’s current standard Terms and Conditions (T&Cs); this also applies to any internal candidates.

Summary

We are seeking a new member of the Care Team to provide insight and shape our work with children and young adults with all types of diabetes. You will be a registered HCP with a wide diabetes knowledge, including children's and young adult care. You will bring knowledge and insight into our clinical team from a variety of resources including clinical practice.

Interview: TBC

Package

What we can offer you:

• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays
• A Cash Healthcare Plan (giving you up to £1,500 towards a range of out of pocket health expenses like new glasses, dentist, chiropractor or osteopath appointments)
• Early finish Friday and flexible working as part of our approach to activity based working
• Discounts on gym membership
• Employee assistance programme to give you support on any issues that come up in life
• Annual season ticket loan (on completion of your probation period)
• Very active social scene including sport teams, gardening and other activities
• Generous pension provision, life assurance and income protection insurance
• Cycle to work scheme (eligible for scheme if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)

*Some benefits aren't available until you've passed your probation period and are dependent on the length of contract.

Main Responsibilities

Act as a resource on diabetes and identify gaps in the organisations support and knowledge for people with diabetes. Work across the organisation to help strengthen our knowledge of diabetes. With other team members develop new resources in a variety of mediums making complex clinical psychology issues are understood.

Ideal Candidate

As a registered HCP, you will have excellent evidence based knowledge in children's health and understand the reality of diabetes care. Understand the challenges faced in the health services, by providers and users alike. Work as part of a team. Be a great communicator and able to translate complex clinical issues into understandable information.

Excellent part-time opportunity as Senior Administrator within a dynamic team focusing on social action, justice and transformation. 

Deadline is 20th August 2020.  Shortlisted candidates will be informed by the 21st August 2020.  Interviews to be held August 27th 2020 in central London within COVID safe premises as per the Government’s Covid secure guidance for work places. 

The role will be home-based for the forseeable future with an expectation of 2-3 days per month to be in attendance in the London office once it reopens for team buildings and strategy meetings.

With an initial 1 year contract, there is every expectation that this will be continued.

Please email Tania Bright CEO, with *letter of application* explaining your motivation for the role, and an up to date CV.   CV's alone will not be accepted.

Overview

Capital Mass works across the Diocese of London’s 400 parishes, supporting, equipping and serving all aspects of Community Transformation and Social Action.  There are six pillars within the Diocesan strategy for ‘Compassionate Communities’, they are:-

• Mental Health, Loneliness and Wellbeing
• Modern Day Slavery
• Climate Crisis/caring for God’s creation
• Debt & Financial Wellbeing
• Major Youth Violence
• Homelessness and Housing

The Capital Mass team supports the Diocesan work in these six areas through 1-2-1 consultancy; training and events; strategic planning; networking and signposting; development of partnership affiliations; and impact reporting.

Job summary

To provide administrative support to the Capital Mass CEO and team to ensure that we can provide a comprehensive service to the London Diocesan Fund, including its clergy, lay employees, volunteers and parishes.

This role would suit someone with a flair for detail, intuitive organising abilities and being a completer-finisher.  Likewise, the role would be interesting for an individual who is, whilst presently looking for a part-time opportunity, be looking down the line to progress in a career focused on faith-based  Community Transformation/Social Action - as growth of work and team is a longer term probability, leading to both fulltime and/or broader employment opportunities. There will be scope to be involved and trained in all aspects of our work.

Principal Duties and Accountabilities of the role

General

Overseeing all aspects of administration within the organisation.  This will include but not be limited to:-

• managing the registered charity’s (Capital Mass) administration such as filing accounts with Companies House and Charity Commission as well as supporting the CEO in managing Board logistics
• curating the bi-monthly electronic Newsletter, researching for new and invigorating content, drafting ‘copy’ for team comment and sending via MailChimp
• organising multi-stakeholder meetings via Zoom, Google Meets and Microsoft Team, plus physical room bookings and diary management
• maintaining electronic filing systems and effectively managing the Shared Drive
• co-ordinating IT support where required, including web-hosting, hardware, software and mobile phone contracts
• managing payroll and pension administration with Stewardship (for 2 staff only)
• crafting Powerpoint presentations as required for training and events
• monitoring four email inboxes, responding or forwarding requests as appropriate.

Website and Social Media

Pro-actively overseeing the content management of the website, ensuring that it is:-

• an up-to-date accurate representation of the work we do
• showcasing all our on-line resources
• advertising all training and events
• encouraging feedback and interaction

Events Management

In conjunction with the Pillar Lead, plan and execute training and events as required, both on-line and physically (from 2021) using and maximising the benefits of EventBrite

• advertising the event/training session
• recording, editing and storing
• maintaining a record of those who have attended training
• preparing course materials
• supporting the trainer where required
• collating feedback

Finances and Fundraising Administration

Support the CEO in managing the charities finances, budget and fundraising endeavours.

• keep a log/spreadsheet of company expenditure and retaining of receipts
• work alongside the CEO, Finance Trustee and Book-keeper in regards to management accounts and yearly budget formation
• using Donorfy, enter in all donations received
• manage GiftAid reclamation, where individuals donate
• contribute to writing bids under guidance by the CEO when applying to Grants and Trusts
• log all bid applications and keep a database of when to re-apply and/or provide KPI’s to Grants and Trusts in regards to monies awarded

The Senior Administrator may be required to undertake any other duties that are commensurate with the role.

Person Specification

Experience, knowledge, training and qualifications

• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Educated to A-level or equivalent standard.

Aptitudes and abilities

• Administratively efficient with strong attention to detail.
• A desire to follow a career path in faith-based Community Transformation/Social Action and a willingness to learn.
• IT literate (MS Office Suite used) with competency on Apple products useful.
• Excellent people skills and evidenced emotional intelligence.
• Fluency in spoken English and ability to write clearly in English.

Personal attributes

• Team player.
• Professional and confident manner.
• Dynamic and self-motivated.
• Ability to deal with competing demands and prioritise work to meet timescales.
• Used to dealing with a wide variety of people.
• Ability to keep confidences, honesty.

General Conditions

Diversity

We understand the benefits of employing individuals from a range of backgrounds, with diverse cultures and talents. We aim to create a workforce that:

• values difference in others and respects the dignity and worth of each individual
• reflects the diversity of the nation that the Church of England exists to serve
• fosters a climate of creativity, tolerance and diversity that will help all staff to develop to their full potential.

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and ensuring that all employees, job applicants, customers and other persons with whom we deal are treated fairly and are not subjected to discrimination. We want to ensure that we not only observe the relevant legislation but also do whatever is necessary to provide genuine equality of opportunity. We expect all of our employees to be treated and to treat others with respect. Our aim is to provide a working environment free from harassment, intimidation, or discrimination in any form which may affect the dignity of the individual.

Equal treatment amongst differing people from diverse backgrounds is one of the central precepts of the Church of England's mission and theology.  The Church of England values the richness which this equal treatment brings to the workplace.  The Diocese of London is therefore concerned to avoid discriminating against any person. 

Standards of Behaviour and Conduct

Staff are expected to act at all times with due consideration for others and in a manner befitting their position as employees of the Church and as professionals, whatever their job.

Health and Safety Responsibilities

All staff are required to ensure that they understand and accept the legal duties placed on them by the Health and Safety at Work Act not endanger themselves or others by any act or omission on their part and by the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations to co-operate with colleagues and management in the control of health and safety at work.  Therefore, staff are required to:

• Read, understand and abide by the LDF Health and Safety Policy;
• make themselves familiar with accident and emergency procedures for their site;
• inform their manager immediately of any health or safety deficiencies or dangerous situations or near misses;
• set a good personal example in respect of health and safety.

Confidentiality

Staff must not pass on to unauthorised persons, any information obtained in the course of their duties without the permission of the relevant Director.

**PLEASE NOTE: To apply for this vacancy, please ensure you download a copy of our application form from the documents section of our online portal when you apply and follow the instructions provided at the top of our job description page**

JOB PURPOSE

UK for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency's national charity partner, is looking for an ambitious proactive Senior Corporate Partnerships Officer to join the Private Partnerships & Philanthropy team. You will be joining the charity at an exciting moment, becoming part of a small but high performing team with big ambitions

In this exciting new role, you will manage a number of our established, growing and lapsed relationships with companies to create and grow mutually beneficial partnerships, playing a key part in the success of our annual fundraising programme. You will enjoy developing strong relationships and have excellent communication and problem-solving skills. You will be a confident communicator with a track record of meeting and exceeding financial targets.

This role is predominately an account management post, with some new business development.

We are interested in hearing from candidates with a range of professional experience: charity or private sector. If you think you have the relevant skills and crucially, the passion to support the refugee cause, please apply using our application form provided in the link when you click 'apply.'

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO

United Kingdom for UNHCR is the United Nations Refugee Agency’s national charity partner for the United Kingdom.

Our aim is to generate public awareness of not only the many challenges refugees face globally, but also their resilience and creativity, raising funds from our passionate supporters to support UNHCR’s humanitarian operations across the world.

Our supporters include UK private individuals, communities, corporate partners, trusts and foundations. The funds we raise help UNHCR deliver emergency relief such as shelter, medical care and basic supplies to people fleeing conflict and persecution, as well as healthcare, education and livelihoods opportunities for those who remain displaced over the long term.

Nobody chooses to be a refugee, but we can all play a part in their protection and we want those who work with us to share our values and passion for the cause.

We strongly value diversity and recognise that it is critical to our success and the cause that we serve. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all who work with us and strongly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds. 

We are also open to flexibility in many different ways, including an element of working from home and flexible hours.  Please don’t be afraid to speak to us about this at the interview stage, so we can explore what’s possible.

ROLE RESPONSIBLITIES

· Support the management of high value strategic corporate partnership with Unilever, liaising across departments and virtual teams to monitor, evaluate and report on progress against partnership KPIs, targets, activities and budgets. Identify opportunities for partnership visibility and communications, and where possible employee engagement.

· Manage a portfolio of partnerships, providing first-class relationship management and maximising value, including financial, advocacy, pro bono and in-kind support.

· Develop a range of corporate engagement products, including employee fundraising ideas and Payroll Giving.

· Research new trends and innovations, such as gaming and other digital engagement tools, and emerging areas of interest for corporate partners.

· Organise and coordinate a calendar of cultivation and stewardship events and identify visibility opportunities for UK for UNHCR.

· Collaborate with UK and international Private Partnerships & Philanthropy colleagues where possible to strengthen engagement with partners and prospects across channels.

· Support new business prospecting, research and cultivation.

· Maintain up-to-date and accurate data on donors on Salesforce and SharePoint

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND EXPERIENCE

Essential Experience

• At least 2 years’ experience of stewarding and maximising corporate partnership(s)within the charity sector.
• A track record of devising and delivering bespoke and engaging partnership fundraising plans and campaigns to increase income.
• Experience of communicating complex themes and subjects to a variety of audiences, written and verbal.
• Experience of event management and co-ordination to engage corporates and their employees

Essential Skills/Knowledge 

• Ability to act proactively to identify new engagement and fundraising opportunities;
• Ability to juggle and prioritise multiple tasks and meet deadlines within a collaborative team environment;
• Good attention to detail, strong ability to proof-read and pick up inconsistencies;
• Able to demonstrate flexibility, with a willingness to respond quickly, particularly at times of humanitarian crisis;
• Strong presentation, communication (written and verbal) skills, and interpersonal skills; 
• Excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills;
• Strong Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project skills.

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Building a new business pipeline and successfully securing new income;
• Experience of working in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment;
• Experience of fundraising at an international development, human rights or humanitarian NGO.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Practitioner to join our Hampshire Young Peoples Substance Misuse Service.

At Catch22, we are proud of our reputation as a modern and progressive employer. Our 1,300 colleagues and 300 volunteers work at every stage of the social welfare cycle, supporting over 60,000 individuals from cradle to career. Our work spans education, social justice and rehabilitation, children's social care, family support, social action and getting people into work.

Hampshire 24/7 is a county-wide specialist treatment service offering targeted and specialist support to young people. We offer a tailored package of support to young people under 25 including one to one and group work support, a 24-hour help line, pharmacological support and needle exchange. Young people are at the centre of all we do. We ensure the young person knows they will be listened to at all times.

Our service is delivered by a multi professional team with a designated worker for each district of the county. The service offers a community engagement model, supporting children and young people where they feel most comfortable whilst working at their pace. Our is work is supported by our partnership with Inclusion Recovery Hampshire and Parent Support Link.

This exciting role has responsibility for the operational oversight of our specialist substance misuse service.  You’ll be responsible for managing a diverse and highly committed team, allocating referrals and ensuring caseload management structures are in place.  As the designated safeguarding lead in the service, you will need to ensure that all safeguarding processes are followed.  Working in partnership with local organisations and relevant agencies, you’ll need to ensure that the diverse needs and aspirations of all groups of service users are considered in service delivery.

To succeed in this role, you’ll need significant experience of working with young people in a treatment and/or prescribing setting for substance use/misuse.  Excellent relationship building skills and experience of inter-agency working are also essential.  Above all you’ll have a passion for the work we do and a shared commitment to deliver our vision. 

Are you a strong leader with excellent knowledge of trauma based support?

Do you want to lead change and make a real difference to those rebuilding their lives as a result of Domestic Abuse?

BCHA is recruiting for a Senior Practitioner for our Domestic Abuse Services based in Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole.  You will be responsible for leading and developing high quality and evidence based service, which supports and empowers our customers.

Safeguarding our customers is of paramount importance to us, to be successful in this post you will be required to undertake necessary checks and undertake training on commencement of the position.

Our services include refuges which are safe house for survivors of abuse, and their children and outreach services which enable men and women to escape and access the support they need to live a life free from abuse. 

The ideal candidates will demonstrate these values:

• A strong commitment to safeguarding practice
• Commitment to reflective practice and continued learning and development
• Evidence of offering outstanding service to people
• Professional competence offering  services for individuals who have experience domestic abuse, coercion and control
• Strong leadership skills
• Person centred responding to customer’s needs with dignity and respect

This is a great opportunity if you want to make a real difference and support our vision of “better lives, better homes, better communities”. We are looking for someone who has experience in managing related services which support those who have been impacted by abuse, trauma and/or exploitation

Your personal values will drive entrepreneurial, creative and innovative service delivery to produce real measurable outcomes for customers. You will be comfortable working collaboratively across sector boundaries, with a diverse range of stakeholders.

Your strong operational, interpersonal and networking skills will inspire and motivate your team to deliver services which meet the needs of a diverse range of complex customer needs. 

As a Senior Practitioner you will work flexibly in a dynamic environment and be prepared to strive for continuous personal development to navigate issues beyond your area of expertise for the benefit of our customers.

DBS checks are required for roles where you will be working with or have lone contact with Vulnerable Adults and Children.

BCHA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please note once you have applied for this role, you will receive an application form to complete.

St Martin of Tours is a leading provider of mental healthcare and specialist accommodation in London for people who have enduring and complex needs. Our mission is to improve the pathways and opportunities for people stepping down from secure hospitals, prison and mental health services.

Chief Executive Officer

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join an established and well-respected not for profit specialist mental health housing association providing services to some of the most vulnerable people in the community.

This is an exciting time for St Martin of Tours as we are embarking on a period of change both operationally and within the board itself. We are an established voluntary sector provider of housing, support, and community integration services for people with forensic histories and mental health problems. To fulfil this vision and to carry through our strategy, the Board is looking for a committed and an experienced professional.

We are particularly looking for someone with experience and expertise of working within the housing sector or previous experience of working as an executive officer within the housing sector.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Experience with Clinical Governance
• Experience of Financial management
• Working in partnership with other organisations
• Working within the Public Sector or Third Sector Organisations
• Operational management experience within the care sector
• Developing Quality Assurance Frameworks
• Working with a board of management
• Strategy development
• Business development
• Professionally qualified in a relevant discipline
• Risk assessment and management
• Leadership at a senior level
• Change Management

Location: London, N1 2LF

Job Type: Contract, 12 months.

Hours: 35 hours per week

If this sounds interesting then we would very much like to hear from you.

Please send your CV with a covering letter.

Closing date: 27th August 2020

St Martin of Tours aims to be an equal opportunities employer.

Senior Communications Officer

Holborn, London

35 hours per week, full-time

As Senior Communications Officer, you will develop the media profile of the College and support the delivery of external campaigns such as social media content and website management. The Senior Communications Officer is an exciting and vital role for the College as we undertake a new approach to media relations in alignment with the College’s priorities for the remainder of 2020 and beyond.

Reporting to the Communications Manager, you will research, draft and issue press releases or quotes and act as first port of call for media enquiries – owning relationships with journalists on behalf of the College.

You will identify communications and media opportunities, including the use of data analysis to form news stories, whilst assisting with the editorial creation and ongoing monitoring and maintenance of social media accounts.

Degree educated or with equivalent experience, you should have a significant background in communications and knowledge of media relations and of researching or handling requests for information. With the ability to determine what makes a good news story you will be adept at writing content for different channels – utilising your digital and social media skills.

With demonstrable experience of developing and maintaining strong media relationships you should have excellent communication, organisational and planning skills. You should be a team player who can work with a variety of colleagues and departments, whilst also having the ability to work autonomously when needed.

A knowledge of the NHS and health sector across a range of policy areas is essential and an awareness of the work of Royal Medical Colleges and the political and legislative process would be desirable.

The Royal College of Emergency Medicine was established to advance education and research in Emergency Medicine. The College is responsible for setting standards of training and administering examinations in Emergency Medicine for the award of Fellowship and Membership of the College as well as recommending trainees for CCT in Emergency Medicine. The College works to ensure high quality care by setting and monitoring standards of care, and providing expert guidance and advice on policy to relevant bodies on matters relating to Emergency Medicine.

For further information and to apply, please send your CV and covering letter via the email application link.

We’re looking for Senior Practitioner/Leader to join our growing team. We want someone to take the lead on complex cases, inspire our team by example and help us design our new health and social care services.

Place of Work: Office and home-based

Contract: Six months’ fixed-term; expected start September 2020. One month’s probationary period, one month’s notice required.

Hours of work: Full-time 40 hours a week

Salary range: £27,500-£29,500

Enhanced DBS required

Who we are

Support When It Matters (SWIM) is a Hackney-based Community Interest Company that empowers people of African, Caribbean, Asian and other Minority Ethnic backgrounds to improve their health, well-being and life chances.  SWIM is commissioned by healthcare trusts and London councils to help people from seldom heard communities to stabilise their health, housing, finances and relationships with others. We give them support, mentoring and signposting to wrap around services so they can play a full part in society as a valued contributor. We also run other targeted outreach programmes on the public health issues disproportionately affect our communities, which currently include COVID-19.

We positively celebrate diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

What we want you to do

We’re looking for Senior Practitioner/Leader to join our growing team. You’ll take the lead on complex cases, providing advice and support to clients so they improve their health and wellbeing. The focus will be on psychosocial interventions as well as linking clients to specialist agencies, such as substance misuse, mental health services, welfare rights, advocacy, medical and legal services as appropriate. You’ll be able to work flexibly (including some weekend and evening work when necessary) to meet the needs of our clients.

You’ll be a team leader, providing regular supervision and guidance to SWIM’s other mental health and substance misuse staff.

And you’ll be a service designer, working with our Chief Executive to develop programmes that directly address the health and social care needs of our communities.

Who you are

You’ll have 7-10 years of significant work in a mental health and/or substance misuse setting. You’ll also be up to date on mental health, substance misuse and dual diagnosis policy and best practice guidance. Most importantly, you’ll be looking for a fresh challenge: we’re asking you to co-design and lead our targeted programmes to support the health and well being of people in London’s African, Caribbean, Asian and other Minority Ethnic communities.

Essential Qualifications

NVQ3 Health & Social Care

Relevant professional qualifications in substance misuse/mental health studies.

Motivational interviewing/Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Desirable Qualifications

Leadership/management

Project management

Detailed role description

As SWIM’s Senior Support Practitioner/Leader, you will:

• Take the lead in providing outreach activities and mental health and substance misuse treatment interventions for people referred to SWIM, under the supervision of the Chief Executive.
• Provide line management support & supervision to SWIM practitioners within the service.
• Take the lead on complex cases and ensure co-ordination and links are made with the safeguarding lead– SWIM’s Chief Executive – for ‘at risk’ groups
• Support the engagement and development of volunteers and apprentices to deliver purposeful activities
• Be actively involved in the management team and help deliver/develop SWIM’s services to achieve the service outcomes and outputs.

Main duties and accountabilities

Your main duties will include:

Staff management:

• Co-ordinate the work of staff, volunteers and apprentices and activities within the service
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of staff. Support staff to achieve individual performance targets and outcomes. 
• Provide staff with regular one-to-one line management and co-facilitate group supervision
• Facilitate team meetings and staff training as required
• Be responsible for the allocation of staff, referrals and ensure caseload management structures are in place.
• Carry out regular audits

Service delivery:

• Organise, design and deliver a range of evidence-based targeted and specialist interventions, based on the clients identified needs
• Provide one-to-one sessions as part of targeted and structured treatment in a range of settings.
• Carry out effective assessment of needs and liaise with appropriate agencies/ organisations to facilitate effective referral, communication and support with other appropriate services.
• Support clients where required through referral and support to access:

• Appropriate health services including: mental health, sexual health and BBV services and to facilitate the offer of personalised Hep B/C tests for certain clients.
• Any other service to meet individual needs and achieve positive outcomes.

• Provide satellite services away from our central office base where required, to offer clients a wider choice of accessing services and to enable those with specialist requirements to have their needs met in appropriate settings.

Monitoring and auditing:

• Maintain effective administrative and reporting processes, keeping case files up to date in line with SWIM case recording guidance
• Carry out regular auditing of case files and ensure learning from them is implemented throughout the team
• Develop, monitor, evaluate and report on care plans, and risk assessments throughout the client’s treatment journey
• Monitor and support staff in delivery of safe effective care and support of service users and others accessing the service to achieve positive outcomes required in accordance with SWIM service standards, requirements, and outcomes
• Manage collate and evaluate, performance information and data, providing written reports when required

Partnership work, promotion and training:

• Manage service user groups and activities and support volunteers’ participation.
• Represent and promote where appropriate, the service and SWIM at local to other agencies and establishment events and meetings, delivering training and presentations on behalf of the service.
• Facilitate and supervise staff, service users and volunteers in the delivery of activities including; one-to one interventions, group work, events, presentations and training.
• Provide consultation, information and where required, training and presentations, to other professionals and service stakeholders
• Liaise effectively with local partner organisations and other relevant agencies to ensure effective referrals, care and risk management
• Promote continued joint working with other partners

Other:

• Maintain and update professional knowledge and competencies ensuring that you  and staff you manage are up-to date on all relevant SWIM policies and procedures and are working in line with local and governmental frameworks such as Public Health England, Safeguarding etc. ensuring these are implemented in the service
• Manage your time and activities safely and effectively, to meet with the priorities and delivery requirements of SWIM; contributing to achieving the standards of care, quality and positive outcomes required
• Ensure that all records and activities are documented and maintained accurately, in a timely manner to meet with SWIM service standards and requirements
• Contribute to management meetings and training events
• Promote equality of opportunities and diversity at all levels
• Comply with SWIM Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Any other reasonable tasks that support the objectives of this role

Person specification

Senior Support Practitioner/Leader

Personal effectiveness:  essential

• Understanding of the challenges experienced by people with challenges caused by their mental health or drug and/or alcohol use)
• Ability to work in a recovery orientated, person centred, non-judgemental manner
• Ability to provide calm, consistent support to those experiencing a mental health crisis
• Experience of working towards achieving individual and team objectives
• Good time management and able to work to deadlines
• Confident and effective communicator
• A good listener
• Understanding of the importance of professional boundaries working with vulnerable people
• Collaborative team working skills
• Adaptable and able to work in a challenging and changeable environment
• Proven track record in managing incidents of verbal and physical aggression

Technical effectiveness: essential

• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the complex and multiple needs faced by the service user group
• Numeracy, literacy and IT skills
• Committed problem solver

Acquired experience & qualifications: essential

• A demonstrable belief in a values-led approach to working with service users with a Mental Health issue.
• Holds qualification appropriate to the sector e.g. NVQ 3 or willingness to study towards same
• Working knowledge of Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults framework, the ability to follow procedure and development of a culture of safe practice

Other requirements

• Work flexibly, which may include occasional out of hours and weekend work

ROLE: Senior Outreach Officer (IMPACT) (Bristol)
SALARY: FTE circa £24,000 per annum
HOURS:  Full time and part time hours available (depending on the applicant’s requirements)
CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed term to 30th June 2022
OPERATIONAL AREA: West of England
LOCATION: Bristol
REF:  WOFE03

Role Description:

The Integrating Migrant People through Activities to Connect & Thrive (IMPACT) project aims to support 600 migrants (Third Country Nationals) by assisting them to integrate into UK society through a programme of holistic activities, coordinated and delivered through 3 key areas: Language, Preparation for Work and Cultural/Community activities. IMPACT will be delivered in two areas, West London and Bristol, and is funded by AMIF (the EU’s Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund).

This role is a job share post with another Senior Outreach Officer. We are looking for a proactive and confident Senior Outreach Officer to co-lead on the recruitment, engagement and registration of Third Country Nationals (migrant people) onto IMPACT with our other Senior Outreach Officer. The Senior Outreach Officers will also lead on the establishment and maintenance of partnerships across the migrant and wider community and also voluntary organisations. They will also work with the IMPACT team to deliver various aspects and components of the project.

The successful candidate will be highly organised, with experience in community outreach and engagement, including working with and supporting Third Country Nationals and/or migrant communities. They will be a confident communicator, with excellent interpersonal skills and a good track record of building and maintaining successful partnerships and relationships with key external stakeholders. They will also have experience in establishing and implementing robust monitoring and evaluation processes, including reporting to funders.

Individuals who have had first-hand lived experience of immigration systems are encouraged to apply. Being able to speak Levantine Arabic is desirable but not essential.

Main Duties

• Lead the recruitment, engagement and registration of 300 migrants onto the IMPACT project in Bristol.
• Build partnerships with community and voluntary sector organisations supporting migrants.

In return we offer:

• 25 days per annum plus English Bank Holidays
• A contributory pension scheme
• Scope to continuing development of your professional skills

Closing Date: 16th August 2020
Interview Date:  24th August 2020

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:
If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the 'Apply' button to be directed to our site. There you can download the application pack.

Groundwork South is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable groups. In line with our Safer Recruitment & Selection Policy and Procedure, successful applicants are subject to references and an enhanced with barred lists disclosure check.

CVs will not be accepted. No agencies please. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note that we reserve the right to close applications early in the event of a large response.

Groundwork South is committed to transforming people’s lives and places through social, economic and environmental action. In terms of development and delivery of these projects we work across three business themes, Parks & Open Spaces, Youth & Employment and Greener Living & Working.

We are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. To demonstrate our commitment, we have been awarded the Disability Confident Scheme Symbol, which is awarded by the Employment Service. We guarantee an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the essential criteria for the post. If you consider yourself to have a disability and would like to apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme please complete the Guaranteed Interview Scheme form (at the top of our current vacancies page) and submit this with your application. We shall ensure fairness and equal opportunities throughout our workforce and in service delivery.

Groundwork South is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates regardless of ethnicity, gender, disability, sexuality, religion or age. A copy of our Equality and Diversity policy may also be made available to candidates on request.