You’ve got proven administration experience and you’re a good team player with a flexible approach. All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Richmond Fellowship as a Female Administrator.

Right now our Supported Housing service in Manchester is looking for someone like you to support the people who use our services to maintain their tenancy and independence in the community. Not only are we committed to putting them at the heart of everything we do, we recognise they should be involved in decisions that affect their future too. You are enthusiastic and keen to develop, you’ve got good communication skills and a professional telephone manner as well as experience of completing financial returns/ records. It goes without saying that you have strong IT skills and are able to prioritise a busy workload and work to deadlines. You will work with the Service Manager to assist in the processing of referrals and returns for commissioners. In addition to this you will be expected to liaise with Housing Benefit departments and Local Authority finance teams.

This is a permanent role and will require the post-holder to work on a part time basis of 15 hours per week.

Working hours are between 9am and 5pm.

Due to the nature of the service, we are seeking a female Administrator. The Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1, Paragraph 1 applies to this post.

Recovery Focus is committed to working towards equal opportunities and we select staff solely on merit irrespective of race, colour, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, social class, religious belief, disability or history of mental health or addiction problems. If you need support to apply for the role or adaptions at interview please contact the recruitment team to discuss.

The salary for this role is £18,149.00 per annum (pro-rata).

It is a mandatory requirement of the application process for this post that candidates submit a CV and Supporting Statement, thus only candidates that provide this, and who meet the essential criteria within the person specification, will be considered for an interview.

So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits? Apply now via our website.

Closing Date: 15th August 2021 at 11:59pm. (We reserve the right to close vacancies before the specified closing date, should a large number of applications be received).

Richmond Fellowship is part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone. 

Are you a motivated, calm and efficient person?

If so, we are looking for an Administrator to join our successful and long-established team in Warrington.

As an Administrator you will:

• Be friendly with excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Be competent and familiar with key IT packages and information systems, and work well within an office environment.
• Have an ability to demonstrate a high standard of professionalism, a flexible approach to helping others and an interest in providing excellent customer care.
• Travel to other locations within the North West to assist with meetings and working alongside the Area Manager and Area Admin Manager.
• A driver is required with their own transport. Expenses will be paid.

Full training and an induction are available with excellent on-site support and team work. A driver is required with their own transport. Expenses will be paid.

Benefits of working with Creative Support:

• Free 24/7 counselling and employee support programme,
• Competitive pay and a pension with company contribution and 28 days annual leave,
• Company paid enhanced DBS for all staff,
• A one-off bonus of £100 (subject to taxation) upon passing probation.

Creative Support is a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Silver award. We actively encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and cultures.

We expect all applicants to Creative Support to have had at least their first Covid 19 vaccination prior to starting employment with us and to be committed to having the second vaccination within a 3 month period.

As a Service Lead here you’ll need to be ready to embrace change, work constructively with partners and be the key link between senior management team and operational delivery. The team is knowledgeable, skilled and motivated but will need your direction to make sure we reach our potential and more importantly improve outcomes for young people. We are proud of our open culture of support for staff and you’ll be willing to go the extra mile for the organisation.

We also need somebody confident in their ability and experience to manage within statutory services; at this point in our development you’ll need to hit the ground running.

The successful applicant will be educated to degree level and hold a professional qualification at Level 4 or above in a young people’s services related subject with significant management/leadership experience in a related field.

In return you’ll get great benefits; we’re committed to flexible working to improve productivity and wellbeing and opportunities to develop are available for those fully committed to our mission. We also offer a generous annual leave allowance.

Finally, you’ll need resilience and determination; we don’t accept that young people ‘don’t engage’; we change our approach until we find the right one.

Part-time – 14 hours per week 

NJC SCP 2-3 £ 7424.8 to £7573 actual (based on £18,562 - £18,933 FTE) 

Location - Flexible working 

BHA for Equality wants to recruit an Administrator to assist with the secretariat of the GM Race Equality Panel. 

We have an established track record over the past 30 years of tackling health inequalities and supporting marginalised communities. The Greater Manchester Race Equality Panel is an important development across the region. It allows diverse views to be heard by decision-makers across the GM region. BHA For Equality has been commissioned to help organise and structure this panel, such as arranging meetings, guests, handing minutes and organising events. The Administrator will play a key role in ensuring this happens smoothly. 

If you are passionate about our mission, committed to our values and have experience in Administration, we would love to hear from you. 

CVs will not be accepted, and applicants must be eligible to work in the U.K. 

If you would like to discuss this role, please contact Aydin Djemal. 

The closing date for applications is on midnight on Sunday 15th August 2021. 

Basic Disclosure & Barring Service will be conducted on the successful applicant. 

Creative Support is a national, fast growing not-for-profit organisation providing support to individuals with a wide range of care needs and is committed to providing responsive, person centred care which promotes the independence, wellbeing and social inclusion of the people we support. We are looking for a Recruitment Administrator (Caseloads) to join our friendly, proactive and supportive team based at our Head Office located in Stockport Town Centre - with easy access to transport and shopping links.

You will be responsible for pre-employment checks including references, DBS checks, health screening. You will be part of a highly motivated successful team to ensure we process all new starters efficiently to ensure that candidates may begin their role with Creative Support as soon as possible. You will liaise with Managers and other members of the team to ensure that files are processed as efficiently as possible and that candidates have a good experience throughout the recruitment process. We need individuals to be highly motivated, have excellent communication skills, be organised and able to work to tight deadlines with a can-do attitude.

This would be an excellent opportunity for those who have the right skills and attitude to work for a highly dynamic organisation. You will promote the highest levels of internal and external customer care, positive person-centred values and a respectful, confidential approach. This job will offer great job satisfaction to people who enjoy hard work and achieving great outcomes for our business and our people.

You will be an experienced administrator with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (particularly Word & Excel) and a strong attention to detail, though this role would also be a valuable opportunity for a graduate looking to begin a successful career within a not-for-profit organisation.

This is a full time role over five days with occasional weekend shift support for our Out of Hours On-Call desk.

Creative Support is a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Silver award. We actively encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and cultures. 

 Support Services Assistant (Travel)
Manchester Affiliated – Remote working and HQ Office-based when required 
£18,960 - £21,480 per annum (plus contributory pension)
Permanent 

We are seeking a Support Services Assistant (Travel) to join our Management Support Team. Your role will be vital in helping colleagues within MAG to manage their travel plans within the UK and overseas, helping to save lives around the world. 

You will be responsible for the provision of a high quality travel booking service to MAG staff worldwide. 

The role will involve providing subject matter expertise for all staff for international travel. A key part to this will be developing effective working relationships with MAG’s appointed Travel Management Company (TMC) and programmes worldwide, providing excellent customer service.

We are looking to hear from people with proven travel administration experience. Above all, you will need to be approachable, flexible, super organised, have a good eye for detail and be ready to work in a busy role, taking pride in your work and striving for perfection. 

Please note that as part of MAG's commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed. For more information on MAG’s approach to background checks, please visit our website. 

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

For further information, details of how to apply and the application form, please visit our website before the closing date of 15th August 2021. 

Application is by submission of a completed Application Form only.

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

Creative Support is a national, fast growing, organisation with charitable status providing care and support to people across England with a wide range of needs. We are also a Registered Social Landlord managing around 1,000 units of supported housing. Creative Support is regulated by the CQC and Regulator of Social Housing and must demonstrate high standards of health and safety compliance. As a large employer of over 5,000 staff nationally we promote safety awareness and good practice, with a commitment to keeping our staff and service users as safe as possible

We are currently recruiting a Health & Safety Helpdesk Administrator, based at our head office in Stockport. This is a busy and responsible job which will offer job satisfaction to someone with a conscientious and diligent approach. You will run the Health & Safety Helpdesk, acting as a first point of contact. You will read and review all accident and incident reports, escalating concerns as required. You will be responsible for preparing a wide range of reports and statistics to meet management and governance requirements. You will also produce safety related information bulletins and campaigns

Working within the Health and Safety Team you will play a key role in ensuring a positive health and safety culture across our services. You will support the Health & Safety Team with general administration, data collection and inputting, safety compliance and reporting functions. You will be required to handle information of a confidential nature and must observe the highest standards of diligence and professionalism

As our Health & Safety Helpdesk Administrator you will make a real difference to the health and safety of service users and staff across our company. You will be expected to identify and follow up concerns in a proactive and professional manner. A basic interest in health and safety and the provision of social care and social housing is essential.  Further health and safety training will be provided to the successful candidate

Health & Safety Helpdesk Administrator day to day duties

• Running the Health & Safety Helpdesk and responding to enquiries
• Managing the Health & Safety email In-box
• Responding to queries and safety concerns from staff across the country
• Reading and reviewing accident and incident reports
• Inputting safety data into databases and spreadsheets
• Contributing to property safety compliance as required
• Working with the team collating audit reports and following up action plans
• Compiling data and producing reports
• Answering the phone, taking accurate messages and informing the team and senior managers of any important communications or events
• Producing information bulletins, safety campaigns  and newsletters
• Assisting colleagues with administrative tasks and follow up

Benefits of working with Creative Support

• Flexible working arrangements
• High level of training and development through our Creative Academy
• Pension with company contribution
• Free life assurance
• 25 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays, plus an additional day off for your birthday after 2 years of service
• Mileage allowance/travel expenses
• Friendly, supportive work environment
• Career development opportunitie

A flexible and helpful approach, good customer care and excellent telephone skills are essential as you will often be the first point of contact for our staff.  You will need to have relevant administrative experience. You will also need good written communication and IT skills including the ability to accurately record accidents, incidents and other data on databases and spreadsheets.  Attention to detail and the ability to critically read documents and accurately identify facts and issues is essential. You will need to be assertive and confident as you will be escalating concerns to colleagues and senior managers.  Degree level education and experience of working in a health and safety related environment is desirable

This job could be full time (37.5 hours) or part-time subject to a minimum of 25 hours and could be worked during school hours. Our offices are readily accessible on public transport as we are based in in the centre of Stockport close to the mainline train station and with frequent buses into Manchester

Creative Support is a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Silver award. We actively encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and cultures

We expect all applicants to Creative Support to have had at least their first Covid 19 vaccination prior to starting employment with us and to be committed to having the second vaccination within a 3 month period.

POST    National Ugly Mugs – Digital Admin Assistant

RESPONSIBLE TO  NUM Executive Assistant (Marketing and Communications)

RESPONSIBLE FOR  n/a

SALARY & HOURS OF WORK

Part time – 3 days (22.5 hrs) Per Week (days and hours of work to be agreed)

Term - Fixed Term: 6 month contract with a view to extending this dependant on funding 

Salary: £24,000 (pro rata) - Actual £14,400

Annual Leave Entitlement - 19 days

Pension: Workplace pension contributions of 8% per month will be paid by NUM

LOCATION OF THE POST HOLDER 

The post holder will primarily be working from home, but needs to be able to access the office as and when required in central Manchester.  The post may involve some travel throughout the UK, and occasional work out of office hours.

ABOUT NUM:

National Ugly Mugs (NUM) is a UK-wide safety charity providing victim support and violence prevention services to sex workers, as a means to ensure greater access to justice and protection. We serve sex workers of all genders, backgrounds and modes of work. We offer a digital reporting and alerting mechanism to warn sex workers about dangerous individuals who may target them; online screening tools; and individualised support for those who experience harm from a specialist team of Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVA) and other experts. We value those with lived experience in sex industries and work with them to conduct research, develop education packages to professionals, and participate in policy advocacy to change the conditions that lead to survival sex, gain rights and recognition, and improve the safety of UK-based sex workers. 

ROLE SUMMARY:

We are looking for a technologically capable individual who, through effective execution of wide-ranging and multi-faceted duties, will support the remote working NUM team in the day-to-day running of NUM and maintaining our IT systems.  The position is part time (22.5 hrs) and reports to the Executive Assistant (EA). The responsibilities of the role will require you to work closely with other teams across the organisation through digital means to support them in the execution of their duties. Skills in IT, administration, CRM systems and financial administration using Quickbooks are essential to the duties of this role, as is the ability to communicate and organise with a wide range of people using digital means.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Understanding of the diversity of sex work, a sensitivity towards the complex issues of violence against sex workers alongside an awareness of sex worker rights and issues. Experiences in and from sex industries is an asset.

• Strong IT skills including the full range of Google suite products; Quickbooks; CAF Donate or other CRM platforms; WordPress; Trello; Mailchimp; Slack; and the full range of social media platforms, alongside a commitment to fully embrace digital and share your knowledge and skills as an integral part of day to day working.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND STRENGTHS:

• Excellent, sensitive communicator through a range of diverse means and to a variety of audiences;

• willingness to do routine tasks to support the NUM team to meet the charity mission;

• Natural problem-solver with a bias to action and a can do attitude;

• Excellent judgement, poise and professionalism, and ability to represent the charity;

• Able to prioritise tasks, support tasks across work teams and meet deadlines when there are competing interests and time constraints; 

• Detail-oriented and demonstrated ability to multi-tasks;

• Ability to work in teams but can be self-directed and an independent thinker;

• Drive to see what is coming around the next corner and plan for what ifs;

• Ability to understand the importance of confidentiality and maintain this to a high level;

• Flexibility and willingness to take on new tasks when required;

• Confidence working with people from diverse backgrounds;

• Resourceful; able to deliver with limited resources.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Organisational Support

• Anticipate, plan and support the NUM team for upcoming meetings, events, and other calendar commitments.

• Support the NUM team in creating and editing documents and presentations.

• Arranging resources for the NUM Team where necessary.

• Managing filing systems of admin documentation.

• Updating the internal IntraNet with documentation, resources and news to share with the team.

• Supporting the Executive Assistant in the execution and management of NUMs social media accounts.

• Provide support in responding to communication for the organisation alongside contacting donors.

• Produce reports in a timely manner from CRM systems such as Quickbooks and CAF donate.

• Provide administrative support for meetings and events.

• Provide monitoring where required to support teams.

• Providing technical support to the team through problem solving and researching information to enable the team to function effectively. 

• Identify training needs and resources to support the NUM team to use technology to its maximum potential.

Financial/Accounts Administration 

Using Quickbooks to administrate the charities finances:

• Inputting payments against set budgets

• Producing monthly reports from Quickbooks

• Reconciling bank statements

• Producing Invoicing

• updating and managing Supplier details

• Managing invoice receipts

IT Support

• Provide general administrative and systems support across NUM systems and digital products.

Additionally, you will be required to provide cover for other administrative roles that support other teams.

Commitment 

If you are passionate about ending all forms of violence against sex workers and support the full decriminalisation of sex work, we would love you to join us.   We expect our staff team to hold true to our core values of compassion, contribution, integrity and inclusion.

How to Apply:

To apply please send your CV (3 pages maximum) and cover letter (4 pages maximum) to rosie[at]nationaluglymugs[dot]org by 5pm on Friday 6th August 2021, or apply through the Charity Jobs website.  Your cover letter should set out why you are interested in the post and demonstrate with specific examples from your experience and qualifications how you are the right person for this role. Please also include 2 references (including your most recent employer) and an indication of when they can be contacted.  We will contact successful applicants by 5pm on Tuesday 10th August 2021 and interviews will take place on Friday 13th August 2021 via Zoom. Please note that if you do not hear from us by 5pm on the 10th August 2021 you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application this time.  Due to limited capacity we are not able to make contact with unsuccessful applicants.

Important dates:

• Friday 6th August 2021 @ 5pm - applications close

• Tuesday 10th August 2021 @ 5pm - notification of successful candidates

• Friday 13th August - interviews; please note that this date is non-negotiable

• Monday 16th August - successful candidate informed

Start date for this role is ASAP .

For further information, please visit our website.

We are committed to inclusion and equal opportunities in the workplace and we actively encourage applicants of all different ages, genders, social and economic backgrounds, ethnicities, religions and sexual orientations, and from people with and without disabilities. If you have any specific access requirements or any questions in relation to the role please contact:

Rosie Hodsdon

Executive Assistant

rosie[at]nationaluglymugs[dot]org

Normal working days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday

This is a fantastic opportunity to be at the heart of a brand new youth service for Stockport . This new service will change and influence mental health services for children and young people in and across the borough, and you will be a key to shaping how it develops and grows in the coming years. Working closely with the Children's Services Manager and partner organisations, you will deliver the core part of the Early Help & Well-being Service in Stockport for children, young people and their families.

• Employment status: Employee
• Pay 25 hours per week at £25,000 pro rata
• Pension Automatic enrolment scheme with 3% employer contribution
• Other benefits Staff counselling scheme, cycle to work scheme, retail discount scheme
• Hours 25 hours per week (4 days)
• Holiday entitlement 23 days plus 8 bank holidays per year pro rata
• Contract Permanent (subject to references, satisfactory DBS check, and probationary period)

We are looking for an individual who has experience working with children and young people and a passion for improving their mental health, well-being and resilience. You will be comfortable communicating and presenting to a variety of audiences, and have experience facilitating group work with children and young people.

We are looking for someone who is flexible and motivated to succeed through working autonomously and with others, has high standards of work, and is passionate about seeing the best outcomes for children, young people and their families.

We are working to bring greater diversity in all areas of our workforce and are taking action to encourage applications from people of colour and other racially minoritised communities, trans, non-binary and/or older people (aged 50+), to improve the representation of colleagues from these communities, and are a Disability Confident employer. If you are unsure about applying or have any questions then please contact us directly and we will be happy to have a conversation with you.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within the voluntary sector and who likes working in a busy and thriving environment.

To apply, please read all of the attached information and return the application form.

Closing Date for all applications is Wednesday 4th August 2021
Interviews will take place Monday 9th August 2021

Schools Wellbeing Worker 

This is a fantastic opportunity to be at the heart of a brand new youth service for Stockport .This new service will change and influence mental health services for children and young people in and across the borough, and you will be a key to shaping how it develops and grows in the coming years.Working closely with the Children's Services Manager and School Teams, you will deliver an Early Help & Well-being Service in schools in Stockport for children and young people.

We are looking for an individual who has experience working with children and young people and a passion for improving their mental health, well-being and resilience. You will be comfortable communicating and presenting to a variety of audiences, and have experience facilitating group work with children and young people.

We are looking for someone who is flexible and motivated to succeed through working autonomously and with others, has high standards of work, and is passionate about seeing the best outcomes for children, young people and their families.
 

Employment status Employee

Pay 24 hours per week at £25,000 pro rata

Pension Automatic enrolment scheme with 3% employer contribution 

Other benefits Staff counselling scheme, cycle to work scheme, retail discount scheme 

Hours 24 hours per week (4 days) 

Holiday entitlement 23 days plus 8 bank holidays per year pro rata 

Contract Permanent (subject to references, satisfactory DBS check, and probationary period) 

We are working to bring greater diversity in all areas of our workforce and are taking action to encourage applications from people of colour and other racially minoritised communities, trans, non-binary and/or older people (aged 50+), to improve the representation of colleagues from these communities, and are a Disability Confident employer. If you are unsure about applying or have any questions then please contact us directly and we will be happy to have a conversation with you. 

This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within the voluntary sector and who likes working in a busy and thriving environment. 

To apply, please read all the attached information and return the application form. 

Application deadline:   Monday 9th August 10:00am 

Interview day: Wednesday 11thAugust 

In the current period of lockdown, we will only accept applications submitted electrontically - CVs will not be considered. 
Interviews will be conducted either via video link or a COVID-secure face-to-face setting, so you will need to be available and able to take part in this. 

Student Support Co-ordinator

Hours

Term time- permanent, 37.5 hours per week

Grade

Grade 3, Pt 13

Starting Salary £24689.96

Location

Bridge College, Openshaw

Reports to

Assistant Principal

Job purpose

We have an exciting opportunity for a Student Support Co-ordinator within our naturing team at Bridge College. The purpose of this role is to support student transition into college, throughout the learners journey, and out of college. Ensuring support for the learner is of a high quality.

About the role

The Student Support Co-ordinator will support the senior management team in actively promoting inclusive practice to ensure all students with a diverse range of learning difficulties and complex needs are effectively supported to fulfil their potential and personal aspirations. You’ll work collaboratively across the College service to ensure multi-disciplinary working has a positive impact upon the students’ learning experiences throughout their learner journey.

You will undertake a range of responsibilities to ensure students receive an excellent learning experience these include: implementing effective multi-disciplinary admissions and transitions processes, effective and efficient use and deployment of human and physical resources, supervision and performance management of staff to improve the quality of learning and assessment, analysis of data and the active implementation of safe learner concepts.

About you...

Education/Qualifications

• Management qualification to at least level 4 or willingness to undertake

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years management experience leading a team within education, demonstrating ability to mentor staff to improve practice
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience of working with young people with
• significant disabilities and/or learning difficulties or autism
• Experience of working with students who manifest challenging behaviours
• Evidence of highly effective collaborative multi-disciplinary working resulting in students developing sustainable skills
• Evidence of raising standards to ensure all support for learning is good or outstanding
• Evidence of continued quality improvement and the impact this has had on students
• Experience of managing a team to ensure their effective deployment
• Experience of highly effective multi-disciplinary working to ensure students positive transition into college
• Experience of managing student’s transition out of college into positive destinations
• Experience of safeguarding and safe learner concepts

Knowledge

• A good understanding of the common inspection framework and what constitutes excellent teaching, learning and assessment
• Knowledge of the needs of students with a range of learning difficulties and complex needs, demonstrating how and how these can be met and barriers to learning reduced
• Have a good baseline knowledge of all disciplines at Bridge College and ability to demonstrate practical application, eg administration of medication, moving and handling etc
• A thorough knowledge of person centred planning and how this can contribute to student support, curriculum design and implementation
• A thorough understanding of safeguarding and safe learner concepts
• The principles of performance management including conducting effective supervisions and appraisals
• A robust understanding of assessment within learning

• Skills
• Ability to engage and motivate a diverse staff team through a range of initiatives
• Good facilitator with a thorough understanding of how active support can promote independence
• Effective use of SCIP or Positive Behaviour Management
• Drive, energy, ambition, integrity And empathy
• Ability to work across a diverse range of multi-disciplinary teams
• Highly effective time management demonstrating ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Ability to follow through tasks to an agreed conclusion
• Ability to manage difficult conversations to avoid escalation and find a positive resolution
• Ability to problem solve and find positive solutions
• Ability to work flexibly
• Ability to maintain professionalism and positivity
• Good communication and negotiation skills

Miscellaneous

• Ability to drive

Benefits

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

• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays. Pro rated for part time roles) rising to 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 10 years.
• A company pension plan with 7% employer contribution
• Opportunity to purchase a health plan to claim towards therapy, dental and more
• Unlimited access to our employee assistance programme for advice and support
• Support from mental health first aiders
• Follow your ambitions and progress your career through on-the-job training, apprenticeships and qualifications

Are you a person with lived mental health experience who is passionate about supporting and empowering others going through a similar experience? Does your background mean that you have the skills and experience needed to positively relate to and mentor a person struggling with their own mental health?

Job Vacancy: Paid Peer Mentor
Contract Length: 12 month fixed term
Hours: 10 hours per week
Line Manager: Lived Experience Coordinator
Location(s): Salford
Salary: £10 hourly rate

Living Well Salford service participants tell us that they welcome support from someone who has experience of what they are going through. Embedding people with lived experience within Living Well Salford offers people hope, aspiration and motivation through their recovery journey.  Paid Peer Mentors will support the self-realisation process and empower people to articulate their hopes and goals.

 Your main duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Working as part of and alongside the Living Well Salford Team to ensure peer mentoring is offered and delivered as an integral element of the service user journey. 
• Support volunteers and the MDT in line with agreed competencies, including delivering training and supporting development.
• Planning, facilitating and reporting one-to-one and group peer mentoring sessions with allocated service users who have identified that peer mentoring would be beneficial to their recovery.

An enhanced DBS check will be required.

We are committed to equal opportunities, value diversity in our workforce and aim to recruit a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability (including those with lived experience of mental or emotional distress), gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

Closing Date and time for applications: 28th August 2021

No agencies please.

• Do you enjoy building community and forming partnerships with local groups?
• Do you have a flair for securing funding and developing volunteer capacity?
• Are you passionate about supporting people at risk of NEET?

Our Community Project Worker role might be the role for you!

Oasis Hub Oldham are now looking for a Community Project Worker to engage and work with hard to reach families, supporting them to access Hub services and activities to develop their skills, knowledge and aspirations. The key to this role is working with families to improve outcomes and help break the cycle of disadvantage.  Does this sound like you?

We are looking for someone who might have:

• Appropriate experience in areas such as community development, project management or you may have a relevant qualification.
• Experience working with young people at risk of NEET or helping people into employment.
• Experience of working with parents/carers and young people in need of support.  This might even be in a voluntary capacity.

In return, working for Oasis offers:

• A pension scheme offering 7% employer contribution
• A generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year (plus 8 Bank Holidays)
• A supportive, friendly work environment, with flexible working arrangements
   

Completed applications should be returned by 9am Monday 9th August 2021.

Interviews will take place in Oldham on Friday 20th August 2021.

To express your interest, please go to the Oasis UK charity website or click apply to see where to send your current CV and covering letter. One of our team will be in contact with you.  We encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups. 

As part of the wider Oasis family of hubs, Oasis Hub Oldham works to provide integrated, high quality services that benefit the whole person and the whole community.  This is achieved by bringing together the Oasis ethos and values, local and national resources and expertise, and working together in and with local partners. 

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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.  We cannot assist with sponsorship or visas.

Salary:  £23,396 per annum

1 Year Fixed Term Contract

Full-time (40 hours per week, inclusive of breaks) in the Oldham area.

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.  Registered Charity No. 1026487

July 2021

Beacon is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and adults.  This role is subject to satisfactory completion of an enhanced DBS check with Beacon Counselling

A new opportunity to work for Beacon Counselling

Employment status Employee (Annualised hours)

Pay £16.30 per hour

Pension Pension scheme with 3% employer contribution

Hours 18 hours per week (2x vacancies)

Holiday entitlement Term time hours (holiday entitlement rolled up into hourly rate)

Contract Permanent (subject to references, satisfactory DBS check, and probationary period)

Beacon Counselling is a registered charity that exists to improve mental health and well-being for all. Beacon provides counselling to children and young people at various schools throughout Greater Manchester. Beacon also provide therapeutic support to children and young people outside school in specific CYP projects and partnerships. In addition to this Beacon also provide Staff Supervision to school employees.  As part of our continued development as a charity we are recruiting to add 2 counsellors to our growing CYP team providing counselling to pupils at a number of schools across Greater Manchester.

Working closely the Children’s Service Manager, CSM assistant and counselling colleagues, you will play a vital role in Beacon’s commitment to delivering high quality mental health services. As well as being a skilled therapist, you will have a passion for improving the mental health of children and young people and able to act as an ambassador for Beacon within schools. You will be comfortable delivering presentations as part of school assemblies, providing formal support to some staff within schools and delivering group sessions to children, young people and adults.

We are looking for someone who is motivated to succeed through working autonomously and with others, has high standards of work, and is passionate about seeing the best outcomes for clients, ensuring Beacon builds on its success in helping others. Beacon would like to achieve greater diversity in all areas of our workforce and particularly want to encourage people from minority backgrounds to apply.  If you are unsure about applying then please contact us directly and we will answer your questions.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within the voluntary sector, and who likes working in a busy and thriving environment.

If you would like to apply then please read all of the attached information and return an application form

Application deadline: 10:00 on Wednesday 4th August 2021

In the current period of lockdown, we will only accept applications submitted electronically 

Interviews will be conducted either via video link or a COVID-secure face-to-face setting, so you will need to be available and able to take part in this.