We currently have an exciting opportunity for a proactive individual with a commitment to animal welfare to join our team on a 12 month fixed term contract as a Regional Cat Welfare Advisor covering defined geographical regions across East Anglia, North London and Home Counties. You will join us working 35 hours per week and in return you will receive a competitive salary of up to £26,542.93 per annum plus excellent benefits.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of adoption and homing centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2019 we helped around 191,000 cats and kittens, an average of more than 520 per day.

Cats and their welfare are at the heart of everything we do. Our volunteer-run branches are central to Cats Protection’s success and have evolved with the charity, accomplishing amazing work to improve the lives of cats for over 90 years. Our branches and centres care for thousands of cats each year until they are able to find a loving new home. In 2019, 41,000 cats were rehomed and 2,500 more reunited with their owners. This success would not be possible without our dedicated team of volunteers and employees.

Responsibilities of our Regional Cat Welfare Advisor:

As a Regional Cat Welfare Advisor you will support our volunteer fosterers by undertaking welfare assessments, maintaining accurate records and helping branches understand and adhere to our cat welfare policies. In addition, the role will contribute to local action plans; build successful and supportive working relationships with volunteers; provide assistance with the selection, induction, training and on-going support of volunteer Welfare Team Leaders and Fosterers and work with other Cats Protection teams, including field vets; Veterinary and Learning and Development, to assist in delivering initiatives that promote good cat welfare and share best practice.

What we’re looking for in our Regional Cat Welfare Advisor:

• Proven experience of working in the animal welfare sector
• Experience of working with volunteers
• Experience of working in an environment where compliance against an agreed set of standards is necessary
• An aptitude for working with processes and system
• The ability to build and maintain excellent working relationships with key stakeholders
• A full UK driving licence

What we can offer you:

• salary of up to £26,542.93 per annum plus excellent benefits
• generous annual leave entitlement
• contribution pension scheme
• life assurance scheme
• range of health benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme
• and more
   

Join us as our Regional Cat Welfare Advisor and know you are helping to make a real difference to cats and kittens across the UK!
 

Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly.

Closing date: 03 May 2021

Virtual interview date: 18 and 19 May 2021

We are seeking a Training and Behaviour Advisor (TBA) to take responsibility for assessing and then designing and implementing behavioral rehabilitation of dogs in our rehoming centre.

Dogs Trust is the largest dog welfare charity in the UK with a nationwide network of rehoming centres and charity shops. Last year, Dogs Trust centres cared for over 9,000 dogs; we never put a healthy dog down.

Our rehoming centres house thousands of dogs each year until they are able to find a loving new home, and the success of our centres wouldn't be possible without our dedicated team of staff and volunteers; there is a real family-community within each of our centres. Come rain or shine, our team are out in all weathers to make sure the dogs have the best possible life. Dealing with thousands of visitors each month, our rehoming centres are the face of Dogs Trust and we pride ourselves on our staff providing the very best in customer service.

In this role you will take responsibility for assessing pre-intake and newly arrived dogs and designing and implementing dog training and behaviour modification programs for these and other dogs in our care. You'll also be responsible for training Canine Carers to implement behavioural training programs and for advising members of the public in the handling and training of dogs adopted from Dogs Trust. The successful individual should have a thorough knowledge of dog behaviour and welfare, including understanding the principles underlying learning and the ability to write training and behaviour programs. You'll have excellent communication skills with the ability to handle delicate situations sensitively and professionally and have the ability to and experience in handling difficult dogs. But above all you'll be passionate and committed to the work of Dogs Trust. A full, clean, manual driving licence is essential.

To apply for this position, please send your CV and cover letter explaining your interest in and suitability for the role by clicking the APPLY NOW button.

We are Barnet Lone Parent Centre, a small grassroots charity supporting people in the London Borough of Barnet.  We provide free, independent benefits and generalist money advice for anyone in need, not just lone parents. We pride ourselves on providing high quality face-to-face, personalised, friendly service for those who are the most vulnerable in our community. This can include those with low income, mental health conditions, physical disability, substance misuse issues and more.  This work can be rewarding, stimulating and sometimes challenging.

You are an experienced and well-qualified adviser with a passion for helping people.  Ideally, you will have worked in the advice sector for two years or more and managed case files. You are a focused person who can provide excellent service for beneficiaries in an efficient, well-organised way. The ability to work independently whilst meeting deadlines is a key skill you will need. You take pride in ensuring that beneficiary needs are fully met with fairness, dignity and respect.

Unfortunately, our website is not currently available as we are in the process of updating it. If you would like more information about our charity have a look on the Charity Commission website. Our charity number is 1125818. 

Job Overview

We are looking to recruit a Senior Policy Advisor to join our Population Health team within our Public Health and Healthcare Policy Function - on a fixed-term basis to provide cover for a colleague currently on maternity leave.

This is an exciting opportunity to get involved in shaping the BMA’s high-profile policy work on a broad range of issues relating to population health.

Your role will be to drive forward our programme of policy work, developing proposals that will help us influence the debate around key issues that affect the health of the public.

You will provide expert policy advice and guidance to a variety of audiences including senior staff, committees, chief officers and members, as well as producing briefings, guidance and other practical support materials and representing the BMA at external events as required.

The Public Health and Healthcare Function sits within the BMA’s newly formed Policy and Comms Directorate. The Function’s remit spans a range of topics including:

• supporting the NHS to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, building future resilience beyond the pandemic,
• the development of new integrated models of care, workforce and innovation
• dealing with current and future public health challenges. 

You will have experience of:

• evidence-based policy development (ideally in a health or health-related context)
• excellent writing skills
• ability to confidently analyse and help solve policy problems
• confidence to build influential relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Why work for us?

As a BMA employee, you`ll receive:

• Generous annual leave provision, plus 1 company day and public holidays
• Double matching pension contributions up to 12% of salary
• Season ticket loan (up to £10,000) after completion of probationary period
• Additional flexible benefits.

You may be working remotely initially, but we`ll provide all the support you need.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply through our website.

Closing date: Tuesday, 27th April 2021

Diversity & Inclusion Monitoring:
We need your support to make sure our staff come from a variety of backgrounds so we especially welcome applications from disadvantaged communities. Even if you`re not selected, it would be really helpful if you could complete the diversity & inclusion data when you apply for this role, because we can make sure we are encouraging a diverse mixture of candidates to apply. Thank you very much.

About Migrant Help

Migrant Help is a leading charity that has been established for over 50 years and delivers a range of support and advice services to migrants across the UK. Our vision is for a global society that protects vulnerable migrants, treats them with respect and enables them to reach their full potential. 

The Role:

The scope of this role is to provide a high quality professional support service to victims of human trafficking and modern slavery as part of the Modern Slavery Victim Care Service Team, ensuring a seamless service to all service users. This includes the provision of support, advice and guidance in addition to providing assistance with the completion of any relevant support applications. There is a requirement that the post-holder will meet the changing local business needs and will re-prioritise work as necessary. The post-holder will work consistently to support the continuous local development of the service; they will ensure that all advisory processes and procedures are followed efficiently, consistently and with professionalism at all times. The post-holder is expected to contribute to the overall success of the Organisation in accordance with Migrant Help's aims, objectives, vision and values. 

Core responsibilities:

• Provide support to victims of human trafficking and modern slavery (known as service users), as directed by the MSVC Team Manager and Senior Adviser/s for the region.
• Manage a complex case load, offering appropriate and bespoke individual support to service users
• Arrange for the provision of necessities, including accommodation, food, clothing and toiletries
• Refer service users to specialist agencies and advocate for their needs as necessary 
• Support the process of service users being able to obtain employment and affordable housing, where appropriate
• Arrange the process of supporting service users to return to their country of origin, where appropriate
• Arrange for the preparation of appropriate documentation with Home Office/Embassies, as appropriate
• Complete and maintain quality standards for regular support plan and risk assessment reviews, and timely upload   of clear and concise case notes
• Obtain service user feedback in order to further develop and improve the service
• Collect and provide information to Senior Advisers and Management as and when required 

Benefits:

We place a high value on employees in relation to the work that they do and the benefits the organisation offers, with an ethos of being a Great Place to Work these include:

• Flexibility and work life balance
• Enhanced family friendly provisions
• Additional holiday entitlements
• Perkbox benefits
• Non-contributory pension scheme. 

Migrant Help is committed to safeguarding those we provide a service to, applicants will have to undergo strict vetting procedures throughout different stages of the recruitment process.  

Special Requirements:

-This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

-The successful applicant will need to be OISC registered or willing to obtain OISC qualification.

- Reference and Identity checks including Right to Work in the UK

Therefore the applicant must:

- Be able to provide a valid right to work document. 

- Provide full employment history for previous 3 years and or suitable documentation to cover any gaps.

About Migrant Help

Migrant Help is a leading charity that has been established for over 50 years and delivers a range of support and advice services to migrants across the UK. Our vision is for a global society that protects vulnerable migrants, treats them with respect and enables them to reach their full potential. We are currently recruiting for two team members to join our team in Dover office within our MSVC (Modern Slavery Victim Care) Department.

The Role:

The scope of this role is to provide a high quality professional support service to victims of human trafficking and modern slavery as part of the Modern Slavery Victim Care Service Team, ensuring a seamless service to all service users. This includes the provision of support, advice and guidance in addition to providing assistance with the completion of any relevant support applications. There is a requirement that the post-holder will meet the changing local business needs and will re-prioritise work as necessary. The post-holder will work consistently to support the continuous local development of the service; they will ensure that all advisory processes and procedures are followed efficiently, consistently and with professionalism at all times. The post-holder is expected to contribute to the overall success of the Organisation in accordance with Migrant Help's aims, objectives, vision and values. 

Core responsibilities:

• Provide support to victims of human trafficking and modern slavery (known as service users), as directed by the MSVC Team Manager and Senior Adviser/s for the region.
• Manage a complex case load, offering appropriate and bespoke individual support to service users
• Arrange for the provision of necessities, including accommodation, food, clothing and toiletries
• Refer service users to specialist agencies and advocate for their needs as necessary 
• Support the process of service users being able to obtain employment and affordable housing, where appropriate
• Arrange the process of supporting service users to return to their country of origin, where appropriate
• Arrange for the preparation of appropriate documentation with Home Office/Embassies, as appropriate
• Complete and maintain quality standards for regular support plan and risk assessment reviews, and timely upload   of clear and concise case notes
• Obtain service user feedback in order to further develop and improve the service
• Collect and provide information to Senior Advisers and Management as and when required 

Benefits:

We place a high value on employees in relation to the work that they do and the benefits the organisation offers, with an ethos of being a Great Place to Work these include:

• Flexibility and work life balance
• Enhanced family friendly provisions
• Additional holiday entitlements
• Perkbox benefits
• Non-contributory pension scheme. 

Migrant Help is committed to safeguarding those we provide a service to, applicants will have to undergo strict vetting procedures throughout different stages of the recruitment process.  

Special Requirements:

-This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

-The successful applicant will need to be OISC registered or willing to obtain OISC qualification.

- Reference and Identity checks including Right to Work in the UK

Therefore the applicant must:

- Be able to provide a valid right to work document. 

- Provide full employment history for previous 3 years and/or suitable documentation to cover any gaps.

The successful candidate will need to live within one of the areas covered by the role which are Northamptonshire, Luton and Bedfordhsire, Cambridge, Peterborough, Norfolk, Suffolk and Lincolnshire.

Imagine not being able to move, sleep, or smile. Feeling anxious or depressed and struggling to think or remember. Your body not feeling like your own. This is what Parkinson's can feel like.

Every hour, two people in the UK are told they have Parkinson's – a brain condition that turns lives upside down, leaving a future full of uncertainty.

Parkinson’s UK is an ambitious charity, passionate about improving the lives of everyone affected by Parkinson’s. We are working towards bringing forward the day that no-one fears Parkinson’s, and our pace and determination is stronger than ever. Join us!

About the role 

We are looking for a dynamic Senior Parkinson’s Local Adviser to provide management and leadership to our Local Adviser Service in Northamptonshire, Luton and Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Norfolk, Suffolk and Lincolnshire. Interested? 

You'll manage a team of local advisers supporting their development and ensuring the service provided is person centred, efficient and of the highest quality. You’ll work closely with  the helpline, ensuring the service provided  is seamless. 

You will be able to use service data to ensure service standards are met and that workload is distributed and managed consistently.

You’ll bring experience of leading and managing teams through change as we are currently transforming our service enabling us to reach and support even more people affected by the condition.

You’ll also hold a caseload of clients. You’ll provide tailored information and support that empowers people affected by Parkinson’s, their families, friends and carers to live lives that are as fulfilling as possible and to take an active role in their treatment wherever possible.

What you'll do 

• Provide and manage a team to deliver in depth and professional person centred support to clients and ensure the most efficient and effective use of resources. 

• Ensure delivery of information and support on complex health and social care issues, including appropriate emotional, employment and welfare benefits support and advocating with and on behalf of clients.

• Ensure service delivered in line with the service framework. 

• Work closely with clinicians, specialist nurses and other colleagues to increase depth of support and outcomes for people with Parkinson’s.

• Ensure all online client records are accurate, up-to-date and in line with service policies.

• Working with senior helpline adviser, ensure appropriate and high quality service to helpline service

• Support  the administration of the Lone Worker System, acting as a named contact including out of hours and ensure cover for each team.

What you'll bring 

• Experience of managing and motivating a dispersed staff team, including ensuring caseloads are evenly distributed and prioritised appropriately.

• Experience of providing support by range of means including face to face.

• Experience of managing complex caseloads effectively, including advocating for clients, supporting people with problem solving, navigating the health and social care system and participating in decision making processes

• Experience of partnership working particularly within multi-disciplinary health and social care settings

• In depth, demonstrable digital competence, with experience of effective use of a range of tools including online case management systems

This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!

Interviews will be held on 18 May.

Please note: supporting statements must fully demonstrate how you meet all the essential criteria of the role ("What you'll bring").

The successful candidate will be required to 

• provide their own broadband service with a minimum download speed of 2Mb 

• have a confidential space in which to work

• have an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check; if you don’t have a current DBS check, you will be required to apply for one - refusal to do so will result in the offer being withdrawn 

• live in the area covered by the post and be able to travel when needed within the area  and occasionally further afield

About Migrant Help

Migrant Help is a leading charity that has been established for over 50 years and delivers a range of support and advice services to migrants across the UK. Our vision is for a global society that protects vulnerable migrants, treats them with respect and enables them to reach their full potential. 

The Role:

The scope of this role is to provide a high quality professional support service to victims of human trafficking and modern slavery as part of the Modern Slavery Victim Care Service Team, ensuring a seamless service to all service users. This includes the provision of support, advice and guidance in addition to providing assistance with the completion of any relevant support applications. There is a requirement that the post-holder will meet the changing local business needs and will re-prioritise work as necessary. The post-holder will work consistently to support the continuous local development of the service; they will ensure that all advisory processes and procedures are followed efficiently, consistently and with professionalism at all times. The post-holder is expected to contribute to the overall success of the Organisation in accordance with Migrant Help's aims, objectives, vision and values. 

Core responsibilities:

• Provide support to victims of human trafficking and modern slavery (known as service users), as directed by the MSVC Team Manager and Senior Adviser/s for the region.
• Manage a complex case load, offering appropriate and bespoke individual support to service users
• Arrange for the provision of necessities, including accommodation, food, clothing and toiletries
• Refer service users to specialist agencies and advocate for their needs as necessary 
• Support the process of service users being able to obtain employment and affordable housing, where appropriate
• Arrange the process of supporting service users to return to their country of origin, where appropriate
• Arrange for the preparation of appropriate documentation with Home Office/Embassies, as appropriate
• Complete and maintain quality standards for regular support plan and risk assessment reviews, and timely upload   of clear and concise case notes
• Obtain service user feedback in order to further develop and improve the service
• Collect and provide information to Senior Advisers and Management as and when required 

Benefits:

We place a high value on employees in relation to the work that they do and the benefits the organisation offers, with an ethos of being a Great Place to Work these include:

• Flexibility and work life balance
• Enhanced family friendly provisions
• Additional holiday entitlements
• Perkbox benefits
• Non-contributory pension scheme. 

Migrant Help is committed to safeguarding those we provide a service to, applicants will have to undergo strict vetting procedures throughout different stages of the recruitment process.  

Special Requirements:

-This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

-The successful applicant will need to be OISC registered or willing to obtain OISC qualification.

- Reference and Identity checks including Right to Work in the UK

Therefore the applicant must:

- Be able to provide a valid right to work document. 

- Provide full employment history for previous 3 years and/or suitable documentation to cover any gaps.

Victim Support is looking for a Homicide Service Children and Young People Senior Caseworker to join our National Homicide Service. This post is fixed term until 31/05/2022

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity for people affected by crime in England and Wales. We work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and respect they deserve.

The successful candidate will be joining our National Homicide Service. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a high-quality, front-line service to bereaved young people following murder or manslaughter.

You will be expected to manage a complex-caseload, support, coach and manage a small team of caseworkers and work collaboratively and jointly within the Homicide Service and other relevant organisations that can help to progress identified needs, and ensure that young people are central and integral to all processes that concern them.

Applicants should have experience of working with vulnerable young people. They should also be able to work under their own initiative and be able to prioritise work and deal with conflicting demand/needs and interests, whilst keeping victims at the focus of all work undertaken.

You will need to have excellent communication skills, an ability to build and sustain solid working relationships with various partners and most importantly build rapport with young victims and witnesses.

The ability to advocate and support young victims and witnesses through their recovery is a must, as well as managing the multi-faceted challenges you will experience on a day to day basis

Being a CYP Homicide Caseworker is a demanding role, but hugely rewarding. You will be joining a passionate and committed team who support each other to ensure that young victims and witnesses receive an outstanding, and consistently premium service.

Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits such as season ticket loans, and the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Applications should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the shortlisting criteria, which are marked in the person specification as A. In order to apply, please create a profile in our website (jobs section), complete and submit an online application form.

If the vacancy has not specified the essential criteria for shortlisting, please use this section to express how your experience and skills are relevant for the role.

VS are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required.

Victim Support is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all communities and monitor the diversity of applicants to analyse if we are representative of the communities we serve in terms of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, age and socio-economic status. As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we would particularly welcome applicants from BAME communities.

If you have the drive to make a difference within an organisation which makes a difference we look forward to hearing from you.

We are working with a small independent charity based in Merton, who support people with disabilities to live independently and have control over their own lives. They are a user-led organisation promoting the inclusion, choice, and independence of Deaf and Disabled People. They are currently looking to recruit a temporary, part-time (14-21 hours per week) Senior Case Worker; this position is offered on a temporary basis until the end of June 2021, with the possibility of extension.

As their Senior Caseworker, you will provide information, advice and advocacy support to individuals with disabilities, primarily in the areas of Welfare Benefits and Community Care. You will also coach and support others, including Trainee Caseworkers, deputise in place of the Service Manager when required and engage with relevant stakeholders.

To be considered, you will have significant case management experience with the ability to provide quality assured advice to the public on a one to one basis. You will be experienced in effectively managing your workload and dealing with situations which can be of a challenging or distressing nature, as well as possess excellent knowledge and experience of the Care Act 2014. Finally, you will need to have knowledge and experience of quality assurance systems and how to implement them (e.g. Supervisor File Reviews). The ability to demonstrate an empathy for the issues and barriers faced by disabled people and an understanding of the policy issues affecting their lives is essential.

To be considered, you will be in possession of a fully enhanced DBS check, issued within the last year or registered to the online update service and must be available to start immediately

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

Applications will be reviewed, and interviews scheduled with the client, on an on-going basis.

This is an exciting and busy time to be joining UK Youth as we prepare to launch our new strategy and transform the way we work to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. As a result,  we are recruiting for a number of new roles designed to enable the organisation to grow, improve our ways of working and enable us to deliver our ambitious 2025 strategic plan.

As part of our commitment to young people, UK Youth has for over 75 years operated an Outdoor Centre at Avon Tyrrell.  Operated as a financially self-supporting and sustainable social enterprise business that generates surplus income to support UK Youth charitable activity, our Outdoor Learning provision is intentionally inclusive and champions effective youth led engagement to highlight the importance and raise understanding of the breadth and positive outcomes of youth work. 

UK Youth Outdoor Learning champions targeted inclusive and experiential learning, incorporating the principles of youth work as part of its best-in-class delivery model. The Head of Outdoor Learning Engagement and Delivery supports our Outdoor Learning provision by managing our programmatic focused Outdoor Learning delivery; working in partnership with the Design and Delivery team to embed our youth work approach, and support reaching income targets and raising the profile of our work and our reach to young people. The role will also be responsible for supporting the development of, and leading on, the implementation of a young person co-designed Outdoor Learning youth engagement strategy that showcases our inclusive provision and links to key education policy, i.e., national curriculum or sector impact/research, i.e., Brilliant Residentials Campaign.

Reporting directly to the Assistant Director of Outdoor Learning, this role will require a recognised youth work qualification as well as a good understanding of local community networks and the positive impacts of volunteering and Outdoor Learning on wellbeing. They will also have extensive experience of youth engagement and youth participation practices, as well as experience of co-designing a range of events with young people, specifically using a framework of inclusivity. We are hoping to hear from candidates who also have knowledge of the national curriculum, who are self-motivated and able to build and manage positive relationships with stakeholders.

Who we are

UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We work with others to ensure that the youth sector is strengthened, supported and that provision is youth-led, evidence-informed and delivers high-quality outcomes.

UK Youth plays a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment in the youth sector, the lack of cross-sector understanding in how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions. These factors lead to mass inequality of access to youth services for young people. To find more about us and how we make an impact, please visit UK Youth Website.

Why work at UK Youth?

We are a value-based, passionate and committed organisation offering a friendly working environment with lots of opportunities for professional development and socialising (even whilst we are all working remotely!) from lunch and learn sessions, staff quizzes, to virtual coffee meet ups.

UK Youth prides itself on being an Equal Opportunity employer, and we would particularly welcome applications for this role from those who identify under one of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to inclusivity and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. Our selection procedures ensure that people are treated on the basis of their relevant merits, experience, skills and abilities and that no individual receives more or less favourable treatment.

We welcome applications from groups currently under-represented in our organisation, including Black, Asian, minority ethnic groups, LGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities. We are also currently underrepresented by men and so are seeking applications from different backgrounds, cultures, age, experience and identity to bring a wide range of experience, ideas, views and insights to UK Youth.

What we can offer you

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

• Flexible/Agile Working
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)
• Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary
• Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally
• 20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell, our New Forest Outdoor Centre including, camping, lodges and outdoor activities.
• Cyclescheme and Techscheme

How to Apply

If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please click apply and complete an application via our completely anonymised recruitment system (provided by Applied)

• Closing date for applications will be 9 am, 27th April 2021
• First round interviews are due to take place between 4-6th May 2021

As this role involves working in a regulated environment with young people, any offer will be conditional to satisfactory background checks which include criminal record check and employment reference.

As part of the recruitment process, UK Youth will be gathering and uses certain information about you. For further information regarding this, please review our Data Protection Privacy Notice which explains what data of yours we process and how we use it.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the charity Guide Dogs as a Policy, Public Affairs and Campaigns Officer.

We campaign to break down barriers and end discrimination against people with sight loss. Our consistent campaigning has led to a shift in Government thinking and policy on a number of key issues, and we are consistently rated as a top influencing charity by MPs.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference and be part of a high-profile, award-winning, innovative, and successful campaigns team.

Ordinarily the team is based at our central London office however, we are keen to hear from applicants who may want to discuss alternative working arrangements (some travel to London will be expected on a regular basis).

Our Policy, Public Affairs and Campaigns Officers help people with sight loss to live the life they choose by helping to shape evidence-based policy positions and implement campaigns that align with the Guide Dogs strategy. Through our public affairs activity we engage with key political stakeholders and audiences to secure change and impact.

In this role you will have the opportunity shape and develop evidenced-based policy positions, lobby key politicians and officials; draft consultation responses and policy briefings; monitor and respond to parliamentary activity; support the development and implementation of the public affairs strategy; shape campaign plans and mobilise the public and our campaigns supporters and volunteers.

You will have the opportunity to work flexibly across the full span of policy, public affairs and campaigns activities Guide Dogs leads on, working with people across the UK.

This role is 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week, with 26 days paid holiday (excluding bank holidays) a year. As a charity, we’re always keen to support flexible working as best we can. We offer a generous pension scheme, life assurance and enhanced pay for parenting and sickness leave. In addition, we provide an Employee Assistance Programme, flexible benefits package and discounts and cashback scheme to care for our people.

More details about this role, the Organisation and the recruitment process can be found in the attached candidate pack and job description.

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.

Diversity

Guide Dogs welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. We encourage applications from people with disabilities as they are currently under-represented in the organisation and guarantee an invitation to interview for all applicants with disabilities who demonstrate, within their application form, sufficient evidence to meet the essential criteria for the job.

Safeguarding

Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.

Candidate requirements

To be able to fulfil this role, and provide help to those with sight loss, the skills and experience we are looking for in a potential candidate include;

Essential

• Experience in policy, public affairs or campaigns work with a track record of working effectively with a wide range of partners and stakeholders.
• Detailed knowledge of the UK political framework and environment and current public affairs and campaigning techniques.
• Knowledge of advocacy-based campaigning.
• Knowledge of event organisation and how to communicate with a range of political audiences.

For the complete list of essential and desirable criteria necessary to be successful in this role please see the Person Specification within the Job Description below.

If you are successful you will need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. We cannot provide sponsorship for this role.

How to apply

Applications need to be made using the online application form, accessed using the ‘apply’ button above. As part of your application ensure you provide to evidence and examples of how your skills & experience meet the criteria as set out in the attached job description.

The system does have a time limit, we would advise you to complete your answers and copy and paste into the online form once finalised. Please note that you’ll have to upload a CV as this is a mandatory requirement as part of our Safer Recruitment Policy.

Guide Dogs follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding the vulnerable people we work with. As part of this, we require a full work history with any gaps accounted for & a minimum of 2 professional referee details fully covering the past 5 years. If there is not enough space in your application form to provide this information, please ensure you upload additional documentation containing the additional detail.

Remember to refer to the attached job description and candidate pack for more information about this role & the recruitment process at Guide Dogs.

Victim Support is looking for a Senior VAWG Operations Manager based in London, to manage the delivery of a number of local Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) projects in London and a national project supporting disabled victims of domestic abuse.

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity for people affected by crime in England and Wales. We work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and respect they deserve.

This is an exciting opportunity to build on the delivery and capacity of Victim Support to provide inclusive, support services to victims of domestic abuse across a number of London boroughs and to lead the day to day operations of Victim Support's Violence Against Women and Girls projects across London.

The VAWG Operations Manager has responsibility for leading, managing, developing, monitoring and reviewing the operational running of high-quality frontline services to victims of domestic abuse; ensuring that all contractual targets are achieved; initiating, developing and maintaining effective relationships and formal partnerships with organisations within the VAWG sector; overseeing IDVA representation at Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARAC); and implementing and supporting the development of the strategic direction of VAWG services.

To be successful in this role, you will have extensive experience of providing Domestic Violence and Abuse services and a good understanding of the social model of disability.

This job is subject to a criminal record check.

Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits such as season ticket loans, and the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Applications should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the shortlisting criteria, which are marked in the person specification as A. In order to apply, please create a profile in our website (jobs section), complete and submit an online application form.

If the vacancy has not specified the essential criteria for shortlisting, please use this section to express how your experience and skills are relevant for the role.

VS are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required.

Victim Support is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all communities and monitor the diversity of applicants to analyse if we are representative of the communities we serve in terms of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, age and socio-economic status. As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we would particularly welcome applicants from BAME communities.

If you have the drive to make a difference within an organisation which makes a difference we look forward to hearing from you.

Citizens Advice Hounslow is a well-respected charity, operating in the London Borough of Hounslow.  Thanks to our amazing team of staff and volunteers, we support over 8,000 clients a year through our face to face, phone and digital services. However, in the current circumstances, we are mainly operating remotely.

We are seeking to recruit an experienced Advice Supervisor or Caseworker with experience in a supervisory role to:

• support and supervise advice sessions (currently all services are running remotely, mainly by phone)
• check advisers’ work at generalist level
• give advice to clients if required, according to service needs, dealing with own casework
• ensure high quality of advice is maintained at all times
• promote and take up research & campaign work in accordance with the aims and principles of Citizens Advice
• carry out any other duties compatible with the role as and when required

For more information about the role please download the Job Description and Person Specification.

Please note: we are unable to respond to applicants who have not been shortlisted. We reserve the right to close this vacancy as soon it has been filled, therefore if you are interested please submit your application as early as possible.