An opportunity has arisen to join the team here at Independent Lives working as a Support Service Team Leader.  You will be overseeing the day-to-day delivery of the Information & Advice team who offer telephone support to Direct Payments employers and personal assistants. You will work with the team to ensure that the service meets the highest quality standards.

Overview

• Ensure the information and advice line is correctly manned at all times, supporting the team when needed in order to meet customer needs
• Deliver effective line management and supervision of staff, including performance management and personal development
• Work with the team to develop information sheets and training materials for Direct Payments employers and personal assistants. Including scheduling and delivering training
• Deliver effective marketing strategies to increase take-up of Direct Payments, personal assistant care pathways and training
• Liaise with disabled people, health & social care staff, and the general public within an engagement, support and promotional programme
• Oversee data monitoring, processes, workflows and reporting

The successful candidate will be a reliable individual who is focussed on the improvement and development of the team and services and while not being afraid to get involved and support with the daily activities when needed. We are looking for a team player who closely aligns with our company values.

BACKGROUND

Since 1933, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has developed unparalleled expertise in responding to emergencies and helping uprooted communities to rebuild. Founded at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers life-saving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster.

The International Rescue Committee UK is part of the IRC global network, which is on the ground in more than 40 countries, providing emergency relief, relocating refugees and rebuilding lives in the wake of disaster. Through over 20 regional offices in cities across the United States, the IRC also helps refugees resettle in the US and become self-sufficient.

The IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and, most crucially, accountability to those we serve. The IRC is a tireless advocate for the most vulnerable.

IRC UK

IRC UK were established in London in 1997 to support the organisation’s global activities and particularly to diversify its donor base and be able to better advocate with European policy-makers on behalf of the people we serve. Since its establishment IRC UK has grown rapidly and is now acknowledged for its high-quality project management, technical expertise in governance and rights and economic recovery, and innovative thinking on early recovery and gender-based violence. IRC UK comprises approximately 160 staff. The IRC UK launched its first programme in the UK last year, working in partnership with local councils, to provide integration support to resettled refugees in Southeast England and has since expanded to providing education support to teachers and is now responding to arrivals from Ukraine across England.

 The Purpose of the Role

The Refugee Services Coordinator will oversee the service provision for new arrivals from Ukraine with the goal of providing accurate information and individualized referrals to support refugees in attaining self-reliance. In addition to supervising staff and working directly with clients, this position will be responsible for maintaining up to date knowledge of all safeguarding guidelines and compliance and developing formal partnerships to ensure clients receive a holistic set of services.

Key Working Relationships:

Position supervises 2x Client and Community Outreach Officers. Reports to Head of UK Programmes. Position works closely with the Partnerships Manager, RISE Integration Officers and Refugee Employment Specialists.

Key Accountabilities:

Refugee Service Provision

• Identify ways to address barriers to safety and wellness for especially vulnerable arrivals from Ukraine such as to single-headed refugee households; survivors of domestic violence and gender-based violence; older refugees; refugees experiencing mental health or psychological difficulties; refugees with physical disabilities or medical conditions; and refugees who identify as LGBTQIA+;
• Supervise the provision of Orientation for Newcomers group sessions virtually and in person on everyday life in the UK for new arrivals predominately from Ukraine;
• Support the outreach, recruitment, screening and enrolment of participants for project activities;
• Assist especially vulnerable cases in navigating specialist services and provide one on one support as needed;
• Support Client and Community Outreach Officers with referral and care coordination for clients and ensure proper documentation of services;
• Ensure gender mainstreaming and GEDI considerations to ensure accessibility of programming to a diverse client group;
• Maintain up to date knowledge of all local safeguarding guidelines and ensure program compliance.

Partnership Development

• Oversee the partner mapping process and outreach strategy in order to identify and outreach to services and resources that enable clients to meet their short and long-term goals and facilitate external referrals;
• Develop and strengthen strategic partnerships with local service providers, diaspora groups, legal aid organisations and community organizations, including attending coordination meetings responding to the needs of Ukrainian arrivals;

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Monitor client progress, and ensure tracking of program enrollments, services, and outcomes as required by the program;
• Lead reporting on project activities including ensure tracking of program enrollments, client data and assessments;
• Oversee client and partner feedback collection, regularly reviewing feedback in order to assess programming needs and responsiveness and to make programme adjustments.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

• Higher education in social work or related field of study;
• Minimum two years of case management experience with similar populations and/or client needs required;
• Knowledge of client safeguarding and protection measures in the UK context;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills: the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, partners and clients in English;
• The ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-lingual setting;
• Solid diplomatic and networking skills: the ability to effectively manage a variety of internal and external relationships;
• Experience handling confidential documents and sensitive information;
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office, experience leading meetings or trainings via online platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Skype;
• Solid organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple tasks, set priorities, effectively manage time, and meet deadlines;
• Experience leading a diverse team;
• Ability to travel regularly throughout the service delivery area   

You must have the right to work in the UK.

The application deadline for this role is 31 May 2022.

IRC UK strives to be an equal opportunities employer. IRC-UK is committed to equality of opportunity and to non-discrimination for all job applicants and employees,  and  we  seek  to ensure  diversity  in  our  workforce  regardless  of  gender,  race,  religious  beliefs, nationality, ethnic/national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.

IRC UK welcomes applications from all candidates, including underrepresented groups and refugees who have the right to work in the UK.

IRC UK will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application and/or interview process, and for essential job functions if appointed to a role. Please contact us if you may need such adjustments.

Age Concern Hampshire has a rewarding opportunity for a Service Coordinator, who will be supervising one of our client facing services and coordinating volunteers. If you are well organised and want to make a difference for older people, then this could be the ideal role for you.

Working 25-30 hours a week, flexible across Monday – Thursday, this role would be perfect for someone who has previous administration experience and excellent interpersonal skills.

Working in an established charity, this varied role would involve supporting a team, and whilst not essential, experience of working with older people or within the voluntary sector would be an advantage.

It is essential to this role that you hold a drivers licence with own transportation

Benefits

• •  Employee Assistance Programme
• •  23 days holidays (including bank holidays)
• •  Flexible working schedule
• •  Pension scheme
• •  Mixture of office and home working 
• •  Mileage paid at 45p per mile

Job Description

• •  Coordinate and develop a financially sustainable client facing service across the county of Hampshire.
• •  Liaise with our team of Practitioners to ensure delivery of a professional service, organising cover or rescheduling appointments when needed.
• •  Supervise, train and support volunteers who assist in the administration of the service.
• •  Identify new potential venues and undertake risk assessments with support from the Health & Safety Officer.
• •  Liaise with venue owners regarding the running of the services as appropriate, dealing with the administration around rent and bookings.
• •  Promote and expand the service and increase number of clients.
• •  Monitor the level of service provided to our clients on a regular basis, thereby ensuring client satisfaction and retention.
• •  Check accurate records are set up, processed and maintained for all clients, practitioners and volunteers as well as for each appointment attended.
• •  Ensure the service is cost effective and efficiently resourced with the right number of practitioners and volunteers at all times and ensuring adequate absence cover is in place.

• •  Provide a day-to-day supervision for directly employed staff.
• •  Ensure all staff adhere to the requirements of our formal service agreement.

If you have the right energy and commercial awareness then apply today, we would love to hear what you can bring to the role. For more information on Age Concern Hampshire, please visit our website.

Link Age Southwark are recruiting a part-time Service Coordinator who will have lead responsibility for developing our new Hospital Buddy Project.

The project will provide support to people receiving elective hips and knees surgery, focussing on their wellbeing before and after being in hospital. The support will be provided by a team of volunteers who will be recruited and trained by Link Age Southwark.  

As the Service Coordinator, you will have lead responsibility for developing the project, receiving referrals, conducting home visits and working with the volunteer team to make suitable matches. You will also be responsible for keeping accurate records relating to project delivery.

For full information please download the job description. To apply please complete the appliction form and return to our recruitment email address.

Please note that the preferred start date for this role is Monday 18 July.

Link Age Southwark is a great place to work, offering excellent working benefits and a healthy work-life balance. Benefits include: generous holiday entitlement in addition to all public bank holidays; a pension scheme; an employee assistance programme; and childcare vouchers. We are committed to supporting the professional development and wellbeing of our staff.

We are an equal opportunities employer with a strong commitment to respecting diversity and promoting equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Contract type: Part-time (21 hours per week), 10 months until end March 2023

Salary: £28,000 pro rata

Closing date: Thursday 9th June 2022, 9:00am

Interview date: Wednesday 15th June 2022

We are recruiting an Area Services Coordinator for our supported housing and community services. Life provides accommodation and support services to Mum’s with children under the age of 5 and Mum’s to be. We are passionate about providing strength-based services which meet the needs of the service users. Ensuring positive outcomes are achieved during their time with Life.

Post to cover Berkshire, Hertfordshire, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire

12 month fixed term contract with potnetial for extension

About Life

Life is a UK pregnancy and maternal support charity that helps over 60,000 people a year to manage pregnancy and pregnancy loss with dignity and courage so they can flourish.

Our services include

· Supported housing and community support

· Counselling and skilled listening

· Free pregnancy tests and baby supplies

Our values
All our work is underpinned by the following universal human values:

· Humanity – All people are special and equal.

· Solidarity – We’re with you and for you.

· Community – We’re better together.

· Charity – Doing good for one another.

· Common good – Building a better world.

About you 

To be successful you need to be passionate about supporting women and children to thrive. You will be confident dealing with multiple challenges on a daily basis and be able to show the ability to prioritise accordingly. You will possess excellent verbal and written communication skills to ensure the team are supported on a day-to-day basis, referrals are dealt with in a timely manner and the manager is kept up to date with ongoing activities. You will be able to demonstrate empathy and understanding of the needs and barriers for vulnerable service users dealing with pregnancy or bringing up a young child.

You will have a sound understanding and experience of delivering strength-based services, ideally in a trauma informed way, to ensure independence, choice, and control for Life’s service users. (Training on Trauma Informed Practice will be provided)

You will be committed to providing a high quality service in line with organisational aims and principals. Bringing enthusiasm, energy and a can do attitude to everything you do.

IT skills, excellent interpersonal skills and understanding the importance of working within equal opportunities, safeguarding and confidentiality guidelines are essential.

Benefits

At Life we are passionate about providing our employees with a supportive and engaging environment. As well as ongoing development and training, we offer:

• Generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year, plus 8 Bank Holidays, (for full-time positions, pro-rated for part-time positions)
• Birthday leave (following a successful probationary period)

• Extra annual leave for long term service

• Paid Enhanced DBS check
• Length of service awards

• Company Pension Scheme

If this sounds like you and you want to work as part of a passionate team, please provide your CV and a supporting statement setting out how you meet the following criteria:

· Demonstrable experience of working within a care and/or support service for vulnerable service users with a sound understanding of their needs

· An understanding of operational management within a similar organisation

· Experience of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults

· Experience of communicating effectively with a wide range of people to identify their needs, preferences and demands

· Ability to prioritise workload and plan time

· Ability to motivate others and work as part of a team

Applications without a supporting statement will not be considered

Our Values and Commitment to Safeguarding and Equality

Life is committed to protecting all staff, volunteers and service users from harm of any kind. Life expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and equality within our organisation by encouraging applications from all backgrounds.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. Life takes its obligation to protect the rights of children and vulnerable people very seriously; therefore, the successful candidate for this post will be also subject to extensive background checking, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) which is paid for by the Charity.

The post is open to women only. (*Exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1).

• £42,845 per year
• Full time
• Permanent contract
• Based in Royal Borough of Greenwich
• Hybrid working considered

Bromley, Lewisham & Greenwich Mind is a highly regarded local charity, helping people to be mentally healthy and working together with those experiencing mental health problems and dementia to improve their quality of life. With an annual turnover of £7M, over 180 staff and 260 volunteers, we are one of the largest charities in the Mind network.

We have undergone significant growth over recent months, and are seeking a senior manager to take responsibility for our existing and new services in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, which includes our successful and established Counselling Services, Peer Support and the development of our new & integrated Community Wellbeing Hub in partnership with Oxleas NHS Trust and Bridge Support. This exciting new post will also involve taking a lead on local partnerships with both statutory and other voluntary sector organisations.

With experience managing community-based services and of partnership working, you will need to demonstrate that you can motivate teams and individuals, communicate effectively and deliver continuous improvement in service delivery.

Successful applicants will be expected to undergo an Enhanced level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We recognise the importance and benefits of having a diverse and inclusive work force, and would therefore particularly welcome applications from the following, currently under-represented, groups:

• People from culturally diverse communities
• Disabled people
• People with diverse sexual orientations and gender identities

BLG Mind is committed to meeting the reasonable adjustments of disabled people and always welcomes applications from people with lived experience of mental health problems.

Staff benefits include a matched contribution pension scheme, 25 days' holiday (rising with service), quality supervision and training opportunities. See our website for more reasons to work for Bromley, Lewisham & Greenwich Mind.

Closing date: Sunday 22nd May (11:59pm)

Likely interview date: Friday 10th June

The Job purpose of the Advice Services Co-odinator is to:-

1. Work as part of the Islington BAMER Advice Alliance (IBAA) Advice Team, you will coordinate the LBI and the Cripplegate Foundation funded IBAA Advice Services Project.
2. Be responsible in co-ordinating, monitoring and reporting the London Borough of Islington (LBI) and Cripplegate Foundation funded IBAA Advice Services Project.
3. Liaise with appropriate voluntary organisations, Advice Agencies, and Islington Council.
4. Work with the IBAA Trustees to identify and develop new programmes when necessary.
5. Work with other voluntary and non-voluntary organisations based in Islington to jointly identify and develop new projects and programmes to sustain the work of IBAA.
6. Maintain appropriate records, statistics and performance data in order to ensure that the progress of work towards the advice services targets are monitored and evaluated.
7. Perform any other duties as may be agreed from time to time with the IBAA Trustees.

Salary: £25,000

A brain injury can affect anyone at any time. When it does, Headway is here to help.

Each year, around 10,000 people are admitted to hospital in Northern Ireland with an acquired brain injury. Most of these people will need help and support in rebuilding their lives.

That’s where we come in. At Headway, our role is to provide information and support to people affected by brain injury while campaigning to reduce the number of people sustaining such injuries and calling for better support for those that do.

To do this, we need your help!

In your role as an ABI Services Co-ordinator, you will be responsible for devising and delivering face-to-face and virtual support services to brain injury survivors and carers in 4 groups in Larne, Ballymena, Newtownabbey and Bangor.

You will use your passion, drive and creativity to develop support programmes that promote independent living and mental and physical wellbeing among brain injury survivors and carers.

Ideally, you will have knowledge of brain injury and experience of supporting those affected or come from a social care background.

If you’re interested in improving life after brain injury, we’d love to hear from you!

• We will be scheduling interviews as soon as suitable applications are received, so please apply as quickly as possible.

Click the button to apply on our website.

Our client is an auditing firm dedicated to delivering exceptional service with a personal touch. They are proud to place the utmost importance on developing strong personal relationships with their clients and that focus has enabled them to establish a strong reputation with charities and social purpose organisations. Working for their organisation will give you a broad and rewarding experience, no matter your role.

They have a great company culture, having fun at work and being family friendly is important to them. They value their people, the friendly and supportive environment, and their clients.

Our client is a growing business and now is a great time to join them on this exciting journey.

Does this sound like an organisation that you would like to join? Find out more about the Client Services Co-ordinator below. They look forward to reading your application.

The Role

The Client Services Co-ordinator role is varied and involves preparatory and administrative work for audits, working closely both with trainee accountants and professionally qualified audit staff. Exceptional attention to detail and superb communication and organisational skills are required to effectively carry out this role. A successful applicant will gain an understanding of the different stages of the audit process, advanced Microsoft excel experience, and delivery of excellent client service.

Full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

The job includes, but is not limited to:

- Developing knowledge of the audit process to proactively provide support
- Setting up, implementing, developing, and using relevant processes and systems including tracking and monitoring systems for ongoing work
- Taking personal responsibility for getting the job done, reprioritising to meet deadlines as necessary
- Proactively learning about the aims and objectives of the not-for-profit/social purpose sector and how these are reflected in the support required by clients through all areas of the firm’s work
- Preparing template accounts in Microsoft Excel
- Generating and updating standard documents in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, including bank letters, and audit strategies and reports
- Editing and finalising accounts in Excel based on instructions from audit staff
- Raising bills and preparing invoices via Drive, the firm’s customer relationship management (CRM) database
- Checking, updating, and inputting data fields on the CRM
- Setting up electronic files as necessary
- Managing electronic calendars and booking meetings including scheduling audit and advisory work as instructed, using the firm’s electronic work scheduler
- Making travel arrangements for staff
- Liaising and building good relationships with various partners, managers, and clients
- Engaging in and contributing to meetings with colleagues virtually and in person
- Taking meeting minutes
- Proof reading documents
- Editing and formatting written and numerical documents in Excel and Word
- Answering phones, handling post, and interacting with clients and suppliers
- Participating in training new team members, sharing skills and knowledge where and when required.
- Assisting with the preparation of training materials
- Attending internal and external events and meetings as required (with the requirement on occasion to travel), taking minutes or action notes if required
- Providing administrative support for marketing events when needed, including attending events off site to meet and greet delegates
- Covering for other members of the team as required including meeting and greeting clients
- Being always aware of commercial and client confidentiality

Skills and Experience

Qualifications

- GSCEs in Maths and English at grade C/4 or above, or equivalent level qualifications in Maths and English

Work experience

- At least 1 year of administrative experience gained within a busy office environment, either via paid or voluntary work

Skills

- Desire to work quickly and responsively, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
- Must be a positive, flexible, self-starting person
- Successful experience of meeting deadlines
- Experience working collaboratively within a team as well as ability to work independently
- Excellent IT skills, including use of databases and Microsoft Office (particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
- Confident to work with numerical data
- Superb attention to detail
- Exceptional communication skills: the ability to communicate effectively at all levels and to different audiences, both verbally and in writing
- Desire to develop competence and knowledge continually, based on self-analysis of skills and feedback from others
- Openness to new ideas and different ways of working, and the ability to take on new tasks and areas of delivery continually

Location: London
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Salary: £26k-£28k, depending on experience
Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays , flexitime scheme, competitive financial and wellbeing benefits

Ref: 133 095

Role overview
We’re looking for a creative, innovative, strategic thinker to join our senior management team. The Haven is going through a continued period of growth and we’re looking for someone to join the team who is driven to manage the development and effective implementation of our central services strategy.

Whilst your experience and expertise are important, equally as important is your approach. The postholder will be responsible for areas of work that are underpinned by processes and procedures; IT, HR and Health and Safety and Data Management and Procurement. Nevertheless, we need a disruptive thinker who isn’t confined by the status quo, but can demonstrate capability for thinking creatively, to ensure The Haven is implementing these functions in the way that ensures we keep pushing forward, enhancing the way we work. If you want to tick some boxes and appreciate a business-as-usual approach, this probably isn’t the role for you.

If you can tell us about how you’ll be able to bring a creative and innovative approach to central services and demonstrate and understanding of how central functions are critical to developing effective service delivery models, we’d love to hear from you.

We welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate a tangible commitment to the progression and empowerment of women and girls, and to ending VAWG.

Location: Remote
Department: Finance & Business Services
Contract type Permanent, Part Time
Hours 30
Salary £40000 Pro rata 
Benefits Competitive

Ref : 132886

Barnardo's National Counter Trafficking Service are looking for a

Regional Practice Coordinator

working in the Independent Child Trafficking Guardianship Service (ICTGs)

Permanent (fixed term funding until December 2022)

Location of Post
Home Based with extensive travel around the regions

Regions Available:

* South - Kent, Essex, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, Surrey and surrounding areas

The salary offered will be based on: location, experience and qualifications.

Location of Post : Home Based with some travel around the regions as stated above. We are looking for candidates that live within 30 mins drive of the regions available.

Regional Practice Coordinators' (RPC) offer indirect support to children and young people by providing specialist advice and guidance to professionals who are working with the child or young person directly.

Regional Practice Co-ordinator's...

* Support professionals working with children who have been trafficked so that the professionals can help and support children to navigate the complex systems of social care and criminal justice.
* Raise awareness of trafficking and exploitation indicators to enable professionals to identify potential trafficking, particularly at early stages.
* Enable the voices of children who have experienced trafficking to be heard, encouraging and informing best practice and strategy development.
* Promote best practice in keeping children safe and the prevention of re-trafficking of children by providing advocacy, guidance and signposting to relevant services for professionals working with children who have been trafficked.
* Identify unmet regional need and bring it to the attention of local partners in effective and proactive ways.
* Develop a practice strategy in the region alongside multi-agency stakeholders to find the best ways to upskill and support professionals across the sector to recognise trafficking in all its forms.

What we are looking for:

* Individuals with the drive, energy and experience to develop the ICTG Service within the advertised region especially in regards to child trafficking and modern slavery.
* Ability and drive to keep developing, learning and investigating your own practice knowledge so that this can be cascaded within the sector in creative and effective ways.
* Ability to capture trends and undertake regional and national analysis to improve practice outcomes for children and young people.
* A confident person who can engage and contribute in multi-agency forums bringing constructive challenge, advice and guidance alongside the child's voice and perspective.
* A person who has the interpersonal skills to develop trusted relationships with many individuals from across both the statutory and third sector, which provides a platform to advocate effectively for the needs of children and young people.
* A person who has an experienced track record of working within both operational and strategic roles and the ability to navigate a range of legislative frameworks.

Do you have the leadership skills, enthusiasm, drive and passion to join our senior management team? If yes, we are recruiting to the following post:

Maternity cover - Female Refuge Services Coordinator

35 hours per week (out of hours working will be required in the posts responsibilities)

£31,685 per annum, pro rata for part time

The successful candidate will cover the role whilst current Refuge services coordinator is on maternity leave.

Nottinghamshire Women’s Aid Ltd (NWAL) operate refuge provision in the north of the county that consist of eight 2-bedroom self-contained flats, a six-bedroom communal refuge and 3 satellite properties. It is the responsibility of the refuge services coordinator to oversee the running of the refuges and any satellite properties. You will be expected to work closely with two team leaders to ensure the smooth running of the day-to-day project, ensure the projects are adhering to any legal or contractual requirements and are working in line with the statement aims and principles of Women’s Aid Federation England (WAFE), which is attached and forms part of your contract. It is expected that women, children’s and young people accessing the refuge provision receive appropriate individual support packages whilst residing in refuge accommodation.

Closing date: 12 noon on 24th May 2022 Interviews:  1st June 2022

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to women applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1 Section 7(2) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply. Nottinghamshire Women’s Aid Ltd values diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Application packs can be obtained by either email or via our website or in writing, enclosing an A4 £2.05 stamped self addressed envelope for each application pack requested, to:

Nottinghamshire Women’s Aid Ltd 

Recruitment, Maternity cover - Refuge Services Coordinator

The Farr Centre, Chapel Walk, Westgate, Worksop, S80 1LR

CV’s will not be accepted

Office Administration Coordinator

Washington DC, London.

This role is classified as requiring a standard pre-employment check.

About Relief International

Relief International (RI) is a leading nonprofit organization working in 16 countries to relieve poverty, ensure well-being and advance dignity. We specialize in fragile settings, responding to natural disasters, humanitarian crises and chronic poverty.

About the opportunity

As Office Administration Coordinator, you will support the Supply Chain and Operation team in managing the day-to-day administration, travel support of office procurement for the RI GSO offices in Washington DC, London and France.

You will maintain oversight of RIs travel management program, support insurance renewal information gathering and submission as well as office and other non-tender procurement. You will also support the Supply Chain and Operations team with global tenders and work with the IT department and head of office teams on equipment controls and asset management for items in GSO offices.

About you

With a strong interest in humanitarian relief and development work, you will bring a track record of experience in purchasing, procurement and administrative work.

Equipped with strong organizational and analytical skills, including excellent attention to detail, you thrive working under pressure and meeting challenging deadlines. Flexible, with the ability to work across multi-functional units, you work effectively in cross-cultural environments and deftly adapt your support and communication to assure the needs of different country teams.

How to apply

To apply for this post, click on the “Apply” button in the job advert page.

You will be asked to upload a CV and Cover Letter.  The cover letter should be no more than 2 pages long and explain why you are interested in this post with Relief International and how your skills and experience make you a good fit.

Closing date. Note the closing date as per the job board listing, however, please apply immediately as we will be reviewing applicants on a rolling basis and may withdraw the position before the job board closing date.

Due to limited resources, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Relief International has a zero-tolerance policy for unlawful harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse. Relief International is committed to protecting our staff and the communities we work with from abuse and harm including sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and sexual harassment.

All staff are expected to abide by our Code of Conduct.

Recruitment to all roles in Relief International include a criminal records self-declaration, references and other pre-employment checks, which may include police and qualifications checks.

Julian House is a charity dedicated to making a difference to the lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in society. We are currently seeking a like-minded and enthusiastic Criminal Justice Casework Coordinator to join our team on a full-time basis.

If you’d like a real sense of job satisfaction, great career prospects and a competitive benefits package, you could be who we’re looking for!

Hours: 37.5 hrs/week

Location: We have an office in Taunton however this role will involve frequent travel in Sedgemoor and West Taunton

Additional info;   

• On-call (1 in 4 weeks), £100/week when on-call
• This role requires the candidate to have a car (Parking paid if visiting different projects during the working day)​

The role:

Based within our Criminal Justice team, the successful Casework Coordinator will work closely with key partner agencies such as the Somerset Housing Services, Probation Service, Police and other criminal justice and generic support services. ​You’ll offer person-centred keywork sessions to our service users, assessing and supporting them to maintain accommodation and make positive changes in their life. You’ll proactively manage the overall safety and security of buildings, and ensure any maintenance issues are identified and addressed quickly.

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Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all clients are provided with a high-quality person-centred service which takes a strength-based and trauma-informed approach.
• Ensure clients views and feedback influence the design and delivery of the service.
• Ensure all clients in the service are aware of their rights and responsibilities.
• Ensure the service meets targets set out in the contract specification, as well as internal Key Performance Indicators and compliance.
• Keep our client database up to date with key confidential information.
• Provide an on-call service approximately one in every eight weeks for urgent issues not involving emergency services.

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Qualifications / Requirements:

• A valid UK driving license and access to own vehicle – business insurance will be required for roles involving travel for work
• Health and Social Care qualification an advantage but not required
• Experience working with people who have experienced homelessness and/or socially excluded people, and working as part of a team in a housing, social or health care setting

You can find the full job description here.

There are many great reasons to join our team!:

• Great opportunities for career development and free monthly training sessions from experienced facilitators
• Wellbeing related support and advice and up to 6 free counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Programme
• 25 days annual leave
• 20% staff discount at Julian House charity shops and bike workshops
• A generous and competitive pension scheme
• Instant access to healthcare professionals and discounts on a variety of health treatments through our Simply Health Scheme
• A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted
• Reflective Practice sessions from objective, external facilitators

Our Ethos:

As an Equal Opportunities employer, we have an Equality and Diversity Action plan in place showing our commitment in ensuring continuous improvement in creating an inclusive culture. We also have a committed group of Inclusion & Diversity champions who meet monthly to ensure progress is being made. We invite applications from a broad range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures, including ​minority groups ​that are underrepresented in the workplace. We also welcome applications from those with lived experience. We embrace flexibility and are proud to be a Disability Confident and Mindful employer.

If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including interview), please send us a message

Please note: We reserve the right to close our vacancies once the perfect candidate has been found. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible so that you don’t miss out!

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