The core delivery of this work is to be the front door for referrals for young people into Oxfordshire youth’s youth development programmes and to support the Youth Development Team by coordinating the variety of youth partnerships that Oxfordshire Youth operates in. This includes, but not exclusive to, the Improving Life Chances programme, the Teachable Moments partnership and the YPSA Youth Partnership. This coordination of youth sector partnerships, involves coordinating meetings, coordinating referrals and coordinating the engagement with young people, OY staff and, being the source of data collection for these youth programmes and partnerships.

Improving Life Chances programme will be the bulk of this work with three of the days spent on this programme, supporting the Youth Engagement and Skills Manager in a number of meetings that identify young people and families who require support; these often include physical, mental wellbeing and reducing reoffending.

The other two days will be spent on Teachable Moments, YPSA Youth Partnership and other youth programmes as and when they arise.

You will be building strong relationships with partners and being a direct point of contact to support staff in meeting contractual requirements. This role will ensure projects are delivered to the highest standard, reporting in an accurate and timely manner in line with contractual requirements.

Key Responsibilities and Main Duties

The Youth Projects Coordinator will be responsible for:

Coordination of the following Projects: (subject to change)

• The Improving Life Chances Project
• YPSA Youth Partnership
• Teachable Moments Partnership  

Project Coordination

• To be the front door of referrals for youth development of Oxfordshire Youth which includes a range of youth development programmes and youth voice forums.
• To coordinate project meetings with a range of programme partners, being a direct point of contact ensuring a strong relationship is maintained, meetings are coordinated, minutes are taken and actions are completed.
• To facilitate discussions with referral partners to ensure that the right information is shared with Oxfordshire Youth and inputted on to Views database.
• To facilitate discussions with delivery partners to coordinate timely and robust data collection around engagement and impact of young people and inputted on to Views database.
• To liaise with youth sector partners, accreditation providers, OXLEP and other businesses to provide quality, relevant qualifications and work experiences for young people.
• To build and maintain relationships with schools, alternative education providers and relevant local authority teams.
• To use the voices of young people to develop new and exciting programmes to meet their needs.
• To help create a space for young people to feel empowered to share their views and wishes.
• Any other duties appropriate to the post as directed by Oxfordshire Youth.

Safeguarding

• To recognise that promoting the welfare and safeguarding children, young people and adults is everyone’s business and access training and supervision as appropriate to the role.
• To support the organisation in ensuring young people are protected from abuse or the risk of abuse and their human rights are respected and upheld.
• To ensure concerns are responded to appropriately in line with the OY’s Safeguarding Adults
• Policy and the Child Protection Policy and interagency safeguarding procedures.
• To comply with recruitment and other checks as requested by the organisation including
• undertaking a DBS check.

Oxfordshire Youth

• To attend team meetings and regular supervision meetings with the Line Manager.
• To liaise and work alongside other team members and to maintain good inter-agency links.
• To ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with Oxfordshire Youth’s guidelines, policies and procedures.
• To undergo training that will enable personal and workforce development.
• To undertake any other relevant duty related to the further development, promotion and
• sustainability of the organisation as agreed with the Chief Executive.
• Represent the organisation in a professional and appropriate manner at all times by considering punctuality, personal appearance and boundaries, including diversity and equality of opportunities.

This job description is subject to amendment following discussion with the post holder

Closing date for applications: 20th December 2021

Applications will be reviews as and when they are received

To apply, please send a copy of your CV accompanied by a covering letter to our recruitment address. Alternatively, visit our website for more information.

LEAF consults with organisations across Oxfordshire to embed the voice of people with lived experience of being homeless or vulnerably housed in the sector, while offering the forum members new opportunities, connections, and room for growth.

The aim of LEAF is to ensure that the valuable input and insight of those with lived experience are equally included across Oxfordshire within commissioning, service planning, policy change, decision making and service evaluation. 

The role of the part time LEAF Coordinator will support and facilitate the forums growth, development and to enable co-production of services alongside service providers. The role will be crucial in influencing and enabling lived experience as an embedded process in Oxford. 

The LEAF Coordinator role which is for 22.5 hours a week is a partnership initiative by Aspire and the Gatehouse and is funded by the Oxfordshire Homeless Movement. A hybrid model of working and flexibe working hours will be considered for this role,

The LEAF Coordinator will be employed by the Gatehouse, but will also work closely and constructively with Aspire to ensure the best outcomes and delivery of the partnership initiative and its members. 

The Gatehouse is a community drop in centre that offers free support services for adults aged 25+ who are: homeless, vulnerably housed, on low income and/or looking for company & community. The Gatehouse offers a free cafe (six evenings a week), a food and drink delivery service, therapeutic workshops, a counselling service, one to one casework support, a women’s hub and also facilitates the Lived Experience Advisory Forum in partnership with Aspire and Oxfordshire Homeless Movement.

Oxfordshire South and Vale Citizens Advice  (OSAV CA)

Chief Executive Officer  (Director)

Full time salary £ 38,000 - £42,000 per annum. (37 hours per week)

Ideally 30 hrs per week but we can be flexible.

Location: Abingdon, with regular travel to our other locations.

Due to the retirement of the current Director we wish to recruit a new Director to take the charity through its next stage of development and to make a difference for people in the Southern Oxfordshire area. 

We advise 9,000 people a year from 4 main Advice Centres, Abingdon, Didcot, Thame and Henley. Advice is provided by 120 volunteer advisers who are supported by 14 FTE staff. At present, our advice centres are partially open and most staff and advisers work from home. 

We welcome experienced applicants from any professional background. You will be a confident manager with the ability to lead and motivate a large, mostly volunteer workforce. You will know how to manage performance and maintain a high standard of advice and support for our clients that meets the changing needs of our community. You will also have experience of income generation and fundraising, including bid preparation and management. 

You will be able to build strong and influential relationships with key partners, have a deep understanding of how to develop and sustain a high quality volunteer service, and be fully committed to the aims and principles of Citizens Advice.

Precise working arrangements are open to negotiation. 

Citizens Advice values diversity promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds from all sections of the community.

Oxfordshire South & Vale Citizens Advice is an independent charity operating within the Citizens Advice network, working across the district to support our local residents.

Closing date: Midday on Friday 7th  January 2022

Interview date: Wednesday 19th  January 2022    This will be an in person interview strictly adhering to all current Covid restrictions.

You have recent experience in mental health employment support or a related field such as Human Resources, Recruitment, Education or Health and Social Care, and a good understanding of the Recovery and Personalisation agenda. All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Richmond Fellowship as an Employment Advisor.

Recovery Focus is 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.

We’re looking for Employment Advisors to join our friendly, vibrant team and support the delivery of our Employment Service. We are based within Oxford Health’s NHS IAPT (improving access to psychological

therapies) Service, Healthy Minds in Bucks. Our Employment team supports adults who are experiencing common mental health difficulties, such as anxiety and depression, to either find work, stay in their current job, or return from sick leave.

The successful candidate will support the delivery of our Employment Service. This will see you focus on motivating, supporting and providing person-centred advice and guidance to people receiving support to enable them to move into suitable and sustainable work or to retain their current employment.

As well as a good understanding of people with mental health problems, you will need to have recent experience in mental health or a related field. You should also have knowledge of the Equality Act and basic employment legislation. You will also need to have experience of networking/liaising with local employers, delivering training and the initiative to develop and promote a service.

Excellent motivational, presentation and listening skills are essential too, as is a willingness to travel in the local area and occasionally work outside of office hours. Customer focused, well organised and collaborative in approach, you’re a great administrator too. Indeed, you pride yourself on your word processing skills and ability to keep accurate computer records/use a database. The successful candidate will be expected to have a flexible approach to working to ensure effective service delivery.

This post is located in Aylesbury.

The salary for this post is £23,013 per annum.

This is a permanent full time post requiring the post holder to work 37.5 hours per week.

So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits?

This is a rolling recruitment process, candidates will be shortlisted as and when they apply.

You’ve got experience of working in a CQC regulated activity setting and are now looking to use your drive, enthusiasm and great ideas to lead a team to deliver an excellent service in a fast-paced setting.  All you need is the right environment to put your skills to great use.  We think that Holder House – our newly renovated CQC Registered home - would be the perfect place to put your skills to use. Are you the Registered Manager it needs?

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.

Right now, we’re looking for a Registered Manager to join Holder House, our CQC Registered residential care service set in the leafy neighbourhood of Abingdon.  The service provides care and support to 14 people from 18+ living with and recovering from enduring mental health issues. As well as putting their well-being and development at the centre of everything you do, you will be responsible for the operational management of the service, including service delivery within policies,  procedures and quality standards.  You will also make sure we comply with relevant legislation,  manage the Team Manager, Senior Practitioner and Administrator, and help the Area Manager to prepare and deliver business plans and budgets.  At our last CQC inspection, we were awarded a rating of  “Good” and we would want you to work towards achieving “Outstanding” at our next inspection.  You will also be monitoring compliance and reviewing the services we deliver and implementing changes to improve them.

You will need to be able demonstrate that you have the competencies it takes to manage a CQC regulated service. You should also either have achieved or be willing to work towards the QCF Level 5 (or equivalent) Management qualification as well as meet the standards required by CQC. You should have an up‐to‐date understanding of the recovery model and the ability to ensure the safe management and administration of medication. Outcome focused, with a collaborative and flexible approach, you're great at motivating and inspiring others, adept at managing conflicting priorities, negotiating with tact and diplomacy and have good investigation skills.

The salary for this post is £30,420 with progression to £31,928 (including Hotspot and Location Allowance).

This is a permanent full time position requiring the post holder to work 37.5 hours per week.  We would expect a flexible approach to working hours and the position will involve working outside 9 – 5 hours, at evenings and weekends as well as covering Sleep in shifts, at a rate of £70.47 Per shift.

Please note, as this post will be working in a CQC Registered care home, the successful applicant must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by 11 November 2021 or date of taking up post (whichever is later), unless medically exempt.

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.

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.

This is a rolling recruitment process shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply.

So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits?

Be Free Young Carers is an award winning charity that seeks to improve the lives of young carers living in the South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse Districts. We are seeking to appoint a passionate and experienced leader.

Be Free Young Carers operates throughout South Oxfordshire, the Vale of White Horse Districts and will establish a presence in the Oxford City District in 2022 as a next step in its expansion plans. We offer support and advice dedicated to improving the lives and well-being of young carers.

We are the only specialist charity supporting young carers in Oxfordshire and provide advice, guidance, offer befriending and peer support, enabling young carers to meet, socialise and have fun, increasing their self-confidence and improving their mental well-being.

In the post pandemic period, like many charities in Oxfordshire, we have seen an increase in demand. It is also clear that a significant unmet need to support young carers exists. We have a strategy to expand the geographical remit of young carers we can support in the County. Our strategy will result in young carers across Oxfordshire receiving vital support they urgently need.

Working with a dedicated, professional and highly motivated team the CEO’s role will be to inspire and lead, ensuring the sustainability of the existing charity footprint, and delivering the expansion strategy. This is an exciting time to join a thriving, growing, commercially minded charity and a rare opportunity for someone to lead a significant programme of work in its early stages of development.

The CEO is responsible for the leadership, the overall strategic direction of the Charity, working with the Chair and Board, and the delivery of all its activities to ensure it meets the needs of the children and families it exists for in the most effective way for the future.

The role is full time, but we will consider flexible time and working arrangements. Closing date is 2 January 2022..

Wycliffe Hall is looking to appoint an Executive Assistant to the Principal.

Wycliffe Hall is a Permanent Private Hall of the University of Oxford, and an Anglican theological college in the evangelical tradition, committed to excellence in teaching and research, thereby making a significant contribution to the intellectual life of the University and the wider society. Our mission is to be a centre for the renewal of Christian prayer, character, preaching and thinking. We have about 110 students, of whom around 40% are Church of England ordinands. Students study for undergraduate and graduate qualifications, from the certificate to doctoral level, and come from a wide range of backgrounds. We are committed to expanding that range.

The Principal has overall responsibility for the organisation and direction of the Hall, for maintaining the highest possible standards of teaching, training and community life, and for making the Hall the best possible working environment for its staff. He represents the Hall to external partners (especially the collegiate university and the Church of England) and to the wider world. He is accountable to the Hall Council for the ethos and good running of the Hall.

The Executive Assistant to the Principal is a key role within Wycliffe Hall’s vibrant community. Reporting to the Principal, the Executive Assistant will manage correspondence and diaries, and handle a large volume of varied and confidential tasks with efficiency and discretion. The role-holder will enable the Hall’s leadership to perform its work to the highest standard, and is therefore vital to the success of the Hall’s mission.

A wide-ranging post, it requires intelligence, experience, sensitivity, flexibility, pragmatism and discretion. The role offers an exciting opportunity to interact with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and to shape the overall effectiveness of the Hall. As well as directly supporting the work of the Principal, this role provides the opportunity to plan and drive implementation of a number of important tasks across the Hall. This is a full-time role.

To apply for this post, please send the following:

1) A full CV;

2) A covering letter explaining how your experience and attributes might qualify you for this post;

3) The names and contact details of two referees.

Applications are to arrive by 12 noon, Monday 20th December 2021.

Interviews are likely to take place at Wycliffe Hall on Thursday 6th January 2022.

This role reports to the Principal.

Responsibilities include:

1. Managing correspondence, ensuring that queries are sent on to the correct Hall staff, and that urgent matters are prioritised by the Principal. This will involve working with a range of internal and external stakeholders to resolve queries and ensure that the Principal’s office functions smoothly at all times.

2. Managing diaries, including: i. ensuring that the Principal is fully prepared for daily meetings; ii. organising regular catch-up meetings between the Principal and other key Hall staff; iii. coordinating the Hall’s annual schedule of committee meetings; iv. organising arrangements for senior Hall visitors; v. organising travel and visas for regular foreign travel.

3. Servicing various committee meetings (drafting agendas, collating and distributing papers, and taking minutes), including: i. The Hall Council (the governing body and final decision-making authority) and its subcommittees; ii. The Hall Senior Management Team; and iii. Any other ad-hoc groups as required.

4. Assisting with a range of Hall events, including regular lecture series and annual studentfocussed events.

5. Providing administrative support to the Principal, in particular the prioritisation of key issues.

6. Influencing staff across the Hall to ensure the delivery of important tasks.

7. Liaising with members of the Senior Management Team to ensure implementation of strategic priorities.

8. Undertaking specific projects and developing recommendations at the request of the Principal.

9. Providing appropriate administrative support to the Vice-Principal and other members of Senior Management, as and when directed by the Principal.

10. Providing cover for the work of other administrative staff during holiday and busy periods. 11. Any other duties commensurate with the post, as required by the Principal. 

Post-related experience & skills

Essential

 Significant experience of working as a PA

 Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

 Ability to service committees effectively at all levels.

 Ability to work under pressure and prioritise important tasks over others.

 Ability to organise, motivate and influence others to complete tasks without formal management responsibility.

 Ability to analyse and compile data and produce well-argued and presented recommendations.

 Experience of working with Microsoft Outlook (including calendars), Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and a variety of databases.

 Respect for, and ability to work comfortably within, the vision, mission and values of the Hall.

Desirable

 Experience and knowledge of the charity sector or the educational world, especially of Oxford University, or experience of working in a Theological Education Institution, or experience of working in the Church of England. Interpersonal skills & aptitudes Essential

 A proactive approach to working and a desire for excellence in all areas of work.

 Excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to relate to colleagues, students, and external stakeholders from a wide range of backgrounds with confidence.

 Ability to present a welcoming face on behalf of the Principal and of the Hall.

 Ability to comprehend sensitive situations, and to respond with calmness, friendliness, discretion and tact. 

 A high level of attention to detail.

 A desire to work flexibly, as part of changing teams, as well as the ability to work independently.

 A very high level of sensitivity to confidential material and how to handle it.

Remuneration

This post is offered subject to the satisfactory completion of a 6-month probationary period and the capability and disciplinary provisions set out in the employee handbook. The salary is between £32,000 and £35,000 per annum depending on experience.

Pension

Wycliffe Hall will contribute an amount equal to 10% of salary to a Group Personal Pension Scheme.

Working hours

This is a full-time post for 35 hours per week.

Holidays

Initially 25 days per annum, rising to 30 days per annum after 5 years and in accordance with the Hall Holiday Policy, in addition to public holidays, which if these fall during term time, shall be taken at an agreed time during vacations.

Meals in Hall

The appointee will be entitled to free meals in Hall during working hours when the kitchen is operational.

General

The job description is correct as of 1st December 2021. It will, however, be discussed between the appointee and the Principal, and may be amended, following consultation, to reflect developments in or changes to the job. 

The role is an important and varied position within TPI, providing support to programme delivery, administration and outreach. You'll need to be able to cope with a fast pace and will be juggling multiple priorites to ensure our services and programmes are delivered with excellence. With collaboration and partnerships so high up the international development and sustainability agendas, there is considerable potential for growth within TPI, as TPI itself grows. You'll join a wonderful team of passionate, brilliant, and fun people collectively developing and delivering the state of the art of partnerships for sustainable development.

We’re a small youth mental health project with big ideas, drawing from the international Discovery College model to create something new and innovative. We support children and young people with their mental health and wellbeing by helping them to learn about what’s happening to them, share experiences, and develop skills and tools to stay well, and we support the adults around them to better understand too. We’re all about peer learning – nothing clinical, no talking therapies, just exploring and finding ways to manage together. All of our programmes are co-produced - this means that they’re designed and delivered by both people with professional expertise and people with lived experience of mental health problems or of being a carer.
At this crucial and exciting time, you’ll have a real opportunity to shape our direction and our way of working moving forward. We’ve secured funding to appoint two staff to run our brand new Self Harm > Self Care project. These staff will deliver our new suite of four different lived experience-informed programmes for children and young people aged 7-25, and for adult parents, carers and professionals. You’ll pilot them in key locations across the county. As one of the two staff working on the project you will be jointly responsible for delivering sessions in January and February, and compiling evaluation data. The learning we gather from this experience will inform our future development of this strand of our work, so this really is a pivotal role in driving forward youth mental health support in the county.
You’ll be line managed by the CEO, so will have a direct line into shaping the strategy and the direction of not only this project, but of the wider College plans.

Responsibilities:
o Deliver each of the four new multi-session programmes once during January and February 2022, co-facilitating all sessions, at times convenient to each group (majority evenings and weekends), with an Expert-by-Experience co-facilitator
o Work with local partners to recruit participants, ensure group needs are met, and student support runs smoothly.
o Implement our evaluation process to gather impact data and feedback to meet reporting requirements and inform future development.
o Where appropriate and comfortable, to share parts of your own lived experience and recovery journey.
o Work closely with the CEO to ensure that the project is delivered in line with funder’s expectations and the Discovery College model and vision.
o Adhere to and work within relevant policies, processes and procedures of Oxfordshire Discovery College
o Uphold the values and ethos of the Discovery College in all aspects of the work.

Person Specification:

We’re looking for a co-facilitator (Expert-by-Training) who can work closely with our Expert-by-Experience co-facilitator to draw upon a combination. The Expert-by-Experience staff member will have lived experience of youth mental health problems and self harm, either as a parent/carer for a young person or your own lived experience as a child/teenager. The Expert-by-Training staff member will have professional expertise in a relevant field such as youth work, clinical, or therapeutic work. Our dreamteam will be passionate about empowering young people, knowledgeable about mental health and self harm, and will be able to think creatively and collaborate well in a short space of time.

Essential Criteria:
o Good understanding and knowledge of self harm in young people
o Professional expertise in a relevant field
o Relevant qualifications (eg: clinical psychology, counselling, youth work, art therapy, social work, teaching)
o Excellent communication (both written and verbal) and listening skills
o Ability to be assertive and co-facilitate a small group of young people
o Commitment to principles of recovery and wellbeing
o Ability to model maintenance of wellbeing
o Good computer literacy
o Ability to work under own initiative and manage your workload
o Strong attention to detail
o Ability to think creatively
o Teamwork skills, and willingness to work collaboratively, to co-deliver programme content

Desirable Criteria:
o Experience of working directly with children with mental health problems in a non-clinical or therapeutic setting, in a paid or voluntary capacity
o Understanding of child and adult safeguarding
o Experience of evaluating impact, and collecting and processing feedback
o Additional skill sets or interests you could incorporate in the role (eg art, gardening, drama)
o First Aid qualification

Any offer of employment is subject to a satisfactory DBS check.
If you’d like to discuss the role before applying, please get in touch.

This job description may change over time in line with the needs of the project, subject to discussion with the
post holder.

At Talkback our Employability solutions are based on over 20 years’ experience. Our vision is to ‘Work alongside autistic people and people with a learning disability to embrace new opportunities, lead fulfilling lives, and discover a world of possibilities.’

Our dedicated team of Employability Job Coaches play a vital part of that vision and are responsible for planning and delivering creative and engaging interactions. These are delivered through our weekly job clubs and 1:1 offering, enabling our participants to equip themselves with the tools required to enter the world of work.

Talkback are currently recruiting for an:

Employability Job Coach - £23500 - £25000 p.a. (pro rata for part time staff)

Full Time Role (would consider a minimum of 4 days a week) 

No weekend or shift work

We are looking for a forward thinking, creative, and proactive individual, who can use their experience and talents to benefit the lives of autistic people and people with a learning disability. With the aim of securing paid employment of their choice. If you have the passion and desire, we can provide you with the training and support.

As part of this role, you will be expected to work across Buckinghamshire and on occasions, beyond.  

To succeed you will be able to work as part of a team as well as independently and have a 'can do' attitude. You will need to have good communication skills, time management, as well as a genuine desire to make a difference to the lives of people with autism and people with a learning disability.

Ideally, you will have at least 2 years’ experience within a Supported Employment environment.

Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity dedicated to diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure. Backed by our passionate scientists and supporters, we’re challenging the way people think about dementia, bringing together the people and organisations who can speed up progress, and investing in research to make life-changing breakthroughs possible.

You will be part of an organisation that has been recognised nationally as an outstanding place to work. In 2021, we were listed 69th in the prestigious 100  Large Best Companies to Work For.  We were also awarded a 2-star accreditation by Best Companies, recognising outstanding levels of workplace engagement and were listed in the 75 Best Companies to Work for in the East of England and the Charity’s 30 Best Companies to Work For.

We are looking for a confident and ambitious fundraiser to join our regional community team. The Regional Fundraising Officer role will play a significant part in contributing to a high-performing fundraising team. The role will cover Central England including but not limited to, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire.

This region is full of exciting fundraising events, now all we need is a dedicated fundraiser to seek out further opportunities to engage with and secure income from individuals, groups and corporates across the region.

Main tasks include:

• Provide high-quality account/relationship management to volunteer groups and regional corporate partners.
• Identify and apply for ‘Charity of the Year’ partnerships with corporates in the region, account manage these relationships up to a value of £16,000 per annum and support with partnerships with a value of up to £100,000.
• Support existing volunteer fundraisers to encourage continued loyalty to the charity and to maximise funds raised, in accordance with fundraising legislation and good practice.
• Use own initiative to extend volunteer networks, recruit new volunteers, develop new groups and supporters, and respond to fundraising opportunities.
• Ensure that fundraising activity is implemented and managed locally by supporting and facilitating the development of groups and volunteers across the region.
• Liaise with local community organisations to extend income and activity in line with strategy.
• Provide face-to-face talks and presentations to community organisations.
• Arrange appropriate volunteer representation at events in the community, spreading the charity’s reach cost-effectively.

We are looking for:

• Experience in working to ambitious targets.
• Experience in regional corporate acquisition and account management.
• Understanding and practice of recruiting and supporting volunteer Fundraising Groups.
• Proven ability of providing excellent stewardship of our supporters.
• Experience in partnership fundraising and/or relationship building.
• Experience in public-speaking, such as giving presentations and talking at events.
• Comfortability in working remotely with a high standard of internal communications.
• Knowledge of recruiting key volunteers and fundraising supporters.
• Excellent customer service, communication, verbal and written skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• An ability to manage a busy and varied workload.
• Knowledge of Institute of Fundraising Codes of Fundraising Practice and legal framework of event management and fundraising ethics.

Location: Home based within Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, or Hertfordshire

Salary: Circa £30,000 per annum, plus benefits, car allowance and associated expenses (if applicable).

Please download the Vacancy Pack for more details.

The closing date for applications is the 28 November 2021. We would encourage applicants to submit their application at the earliest opportunity as the closing date may be brought forward at any time. Should we wish to contact you to arrange an earlier interview this will be arranged based on the availability of the candidate and the panel. Please indicate in your cover letter if you are unable to attend on a certain date.

In order to be considered, please create an online account using our Online Recruitment System which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies Page. You will be able to attach a CV and covering letter to your application, track your application and view other vacancies that may be of interest.

To view further details about this role and the benefits of working for us please visit the Alzheimer’s Research UK website.

Restore is an Oxfordshire-based mental health charity that that offers recovery groups, training and employment coaching.

Our values are firmly rooted in five critical characteristics:

• Recovery – Enabling people to recover from mental illness and manage their own mental health and wellbeing

• Support – Providing the opportunities to help ourselves and each other

• Hope – Offering a positive future where everyone can fulfill their potential

• Empowerment – Helping people to believe in themselves and what they can achieve

• Respect – Accepting without judging as each person is unique

We are now looking for additional Trustees to join our board. Are you passionate about mental health and keen to dedicate your skills to improve the lives of others? Read on…

What will you be doing?

Our trustees work effectively together to hold Restore “In Trust” for those who it is intended to benefit. Trustees play a critical role at Restore as they are the people who make sure the charity does what it says it will. 

There are five main things that trustees are responsible for:

• Ensuring that Restore has a clear vision, mission and strategic direction and is focussed on achieving these

• Being responsible, with the other trustees, for the performance of Restore and its culture

• Ensuring that Restore complies with all legal and regulatory requirements

• Being guardians of Restore’s assets, taking due care over their security and proper application

• Ensuring that Restore’s governance is of the highest possible standard

What is the time commitment?

We are looking for people who can:

• Attend board meetings, one per quarter from 4:30pm, which rarely exceed two and a half hours. Attend the Annual General Meeting (AGM) once per year.

• Join one of our sub-committees, linked to your skill set, in order to get a proper feel for what is going on.

• Get involved in other activities depending on your skills/interests/preferences. 

• Make visits to our recovery groups and head office teams to ensure we all stay close to the services we are providing

• Collaborate and correspond by email to discuss things and make decisions in-between meetings.

• The meetings are currently hybrid, where you can attend in person or online. We are aware that people who are working full-time or have family/other responsibilities may not be able to travel to the meetings in person sometimes. It is not a requirement that trustees live in Oxfordshire but it would probably work better if you live no further afield than a neighbouring county. This position isn't 100% remote but there is plenty of flexibility.

Trustees are appointed for a three-year term at a time which can be extended twice, meaning a maximum of nine years. 

What specialist skills do we need? 

We are particularly keen to talk to people with the following specialist skills:

• Property development/surveying/large building project experience

• Clinical expertise in mental health 

• Public sector/health sector experience

• Research

• Legal

• Fundraising

Don’t see yourself above? No problem - we are currently looking to talk to potential trustees with a wide variety of skills so please do contact us irrespective of whether you hold any of these specialisms.

What sort of people are you looking for?

There are no specific requirements – our current trustees are all very different. We have been a fairly diverse board over the years and are still looking for ways to improve. We recognise the need to be entirely representative of the community we serve in Oxfordshire and with this in mind, we’re keen for our board to reflect it. We are keen to hear from adult applicants of all ages, gender, ethnicity, sexuality and sexual orientation, socio-economic background, religion, neurodiversity and lived experiences. 

Like to know more or apply?

You can take a look at our website for more information. If you wish to apply, please click the 'apply with Charity Jobs' button to attach a CV and covering letter. 

It is important to note that pre-appointment declarations will be requested to ensure that candidates have not been disqualified by law from acting as a trustee.

We will consider all applications and respond to candidates promptly. 

We have an opportunity for a Retail Assistant Shop Manager to join our friendly team based in Oxford - Summertown on a Part-Time, Permanent basis working 22.5 hours per week. You will hit the ground running in this people-focused role and in return we can offer you a competitive salary of £18,818 - £21,954pro-rata per annum. You will ideally come from a charity retail or mainstream retail background.

As an Assistant Shop Manager, you will be an integral part of the team and will work with the Shop Manager and team of volunteers to maximise the shop’s sales & profits and be an ambassador for Helen & Douglas House, supporting & endorsing the aims and objectives of the charity. This is achieved by applying entrepreneurial skills and by putting the shop at the heart of the community. 

Working Pattern:

Your normal working pattern will change each week, subject to the needs of the business and  the levels of staff and volunteers available to work, and will involve a significant element of weekend working

Skills we are looking for in our Assistant Shop Manager:

- Experience in a customer facing environment and the ability to deliver excellent customer service.

- Experience of developing and implementing plans to maximise sales potential.

- Strong organisational and administration skills.

- Computer literate.

- Ability and confidence to manage staff in a variety of situations.

- Educated to GCSE level with passes in English and Maths.

- Experience of managing staff teams in a variety of retail sectors and/or management experience within a Charity Shop would be an advantage.

Please note the closing date for the Assistant Shop Manager role is Wednesday 8th December 2021. 

If you would like to join us as our Assistant Shop Manager, please click apply today!

Helen & Douglas House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and value the benefits of a diverse workforce. We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community.

Right now, Holder House - Richmond Fellowship’s mental health registered care home in Abingdon - is looking for the right person to join our team as a Recovery Worker, committed to putting the people who use our services at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking to provide someone with your enthusiasm and compassion, the perfect environment to utilise your skills to ensure our residents are involved in the decisions that affect their lives.

Join our team as a Recovery Worker.

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 recovery is possible for everyone and that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide.

You’ll support and inspire your key clients to lead their own recovery. You’ll co-produce a support plan that will address their specific needs, see them achieve their goals and aspirations and develop domestic and finance management life skills. You’ll motivate people to access a range of work, leisure or educational opportunities to achieve greater independence. You’ll give people access to a full range of services by liaising with mental health teams, GP surgeries, the local council and charities etc. You’ll also develop your leadership skills by taking on lead areas. Other aspects of the job include entering accurate case notes on our IT system, leading group activities, dispensing medication and cooking house meals with residents.

Experience & qualifications are desirable, but the right personal qualities are essential. You’re happy working both independently and as a valued member of our team, work well under pressure and know how to connect with people at all levels. You are also caring, consistent, flexible, creative and, like us, you are keen to break down the stigma of mental health.

There will also be positions available at our lower support Newbury Service and Recovery workers may be

offered shifts at both services where this fits their availability.

The salary for this post is £19,299 per annum.

The postholder will be required to work sleep overs and on calls, equating to an additional £4,933 per annum.

This is an estimated figure and may be subject to change.

This is a permanent full time role requiring the post holder to work 37.5 hours per week.

Please note, as this post will be working in a CQC Registered care home, the successful applicant must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless medically exempt.

We are committed to increasing our diversity and we would welcome applications from those with lived experience and/or who are from a BAME background.

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.

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Closing Date for applications is 26 December 2021  (We reserve the right to close vacancies before the specified closing date, should a large number of applications be received).

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.

In return, expect some excellent benefits:

• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Contributory pension scheme, employee assistance programme and childcare vouchers