Family Support Coordinator, Full-time, £29,388 per annum (including London weighting), Ealing- Fixed term to end of September 2021

We are seeking to recruit a Family Support Coordinator with strong project management, volunteer management and family support skills to develop and monitor a ‘whole family approach’ project in Ealing.  The project will provide support to families who have at least one child aged 5-10 years old through a volunteer workforce. Families from low socio-economic groups will be supported to cope with family life and the challenges they face with the ultimate aim of becoming more physically active together.

The successful candidate will have experience in the recruitment, training and ongoing management of volunteers and knowledge of the role of volunteers in community projects. Initiative and excellent communication, organisational and administrative skills are essential, together with experience of providing targeted help to families through the collection of data and use of assessment and monitoring tools

The ability to listen with empathy as well as having a high standard of written and verbal communication and presentation skills are essential.  Commitment to safeguarding vulnerable adults and children, as well as commitment to equal opportunities principles and practice are also required. Comprehensive knowledge of local agencies, networks and partnerships within the area of family support is desirable.

The post involves working in the community in Ealing with some work from home so a suitable home working environment is essential. Regular travel around the Ealing area will be required

Family Lives offers an annual leave entitlement of 27-30 days per annum, depending on length of service, a contributory pension scheme and an excellent work-life balance.

Please visit our website to obtain the job description, full person specification, application form and guidance. Please note that we only accept application forms, which need to be returned by email or by post. CVs will not be accepted

Closing date:  Sunday, 8th March 2020

Interview date: Wednesday, 18th March 2020

Children and Young People National Services Manager

Homebased

£34,688 to £36,729 per annum

Permanent

This is a fantastic opportunity to join us as a Children and Young People (CYP) National Services Operations Manager to lead a wide portfolio of CYP support and information services.

Our Skills, Information & Support Services (SISS) aim to empower visually impaired people by ensuring they have the skills, information and support they need. Through the continuous development of new, and improvement of existing CYP services, we will be able to support thousands more people living with sight loss.

The role

In this role, you will be supporting the Head of Children and Young People and Operational Teams, in the consistent delivery of a person-centre service in accordance with Service User’s needs.

Through leadership across the teams, you will be responsible for planning, managing and delivering operational plans as we continue to expand our services and reach.

You will directly manage a range of services including; Advice Line, education support, family support, technology assessments and grants. You will also directly manage the Family Events Team to organise a programme of activities throughout the UK for children and young people with a vision impairment and their families.

Who we’re looking for

You will be experienced in managing a complex operations environment where exceptional, customer-focused service is achieved. Other skills include:

• Experience managing a range of services through other managers or team leaders

• Ability to develop, supervise and manage performances

• Experience of managing children and young people’s services ideally with visual impairment or complex needs

Full details of the requirements for this role can be found in the attached job description.

Benefits

This role is 9am to 5pm, 35 hours per week, with 26 days paid holiday (excluding bank holidays) a year.

We offer a generous pension scheme, life assurance and enhanced pay for parenting and sickness leave. In addition, we provide an Employee Assistance Programme, flexible benefits package and discounts and cashback scheme to care for our people.

How to apply

Applications can be made using the online application form. You will need to evidence the criteria as set out in the attached job description. As part of our safer recruitment policy, we do not accept CVs for job applications.

Diversity

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

Safeguarding

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

Would you like to work within an innovative and engaging organisation that is working towards bettering the lives of others through cycling?

Cycling UK, the national cycling charity, is on a mission to inspire a million more people onto their bikes. We have an exciting new opportunity to join the Cycling UK Volunteering team as a Groups Development Manager. This role is an integral cog to support our groups provision and help us reach our organisational goals of enabling a million more people to cycle.

We are looking for an experienced, highly motivated and enthusiastic Development Manager to formulate, develop and roll out a group’s strategy and support package. We currently have over 1000 groups and an ambitious target to increase this to 1500 by 2023. This post will lead on achieving this target, whilst ensuring a wide range of group activities take place across the UK.

You will also have direct responsibility for a Groups Engagement Officer who is the main groups delivery support.

An exciting opportunity for an energetic General Manager to lead and manage our successful boating charity with a fully accessible community centre in our iconic canal-side building in Camden.  We promote life chances, learning and healthy-living and have been flying the flag for adventure and opportunity on the Regent's Canal for 53 years! 

Reporting directly to the Charity's trustees, the General Manager will be responsible for delivering the Charity's aims, all aspects of our operational management including of our five employees, our finances, iconic building and our future funding sustainability.

The candidate we are looking for will have a proven track record in leading and managing all aspects of a business, charity or educational establishment with hands-on experience of managing projects and change, operational delivery, financial literacy, human resources, marketing and future charitable funding initiatives.

The comes at an exciting time in the Charity's development.Drive, enthusiasm and a sense of humour are all essential! 

A full job description and person specification is attached. Please apply with your CV and a statement outlining how you meet the person and role specification.

Contract Type:  Permanent

Hours:  Full time, 35 hours a week

Closing Date:  23:59 on Tuesday 3rd March 2020

In The Prince’s Trust, this role is known as Prince’s Trust Executive

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic youth worker to join our dynamic team and is well suited to an individual that is looking to gain hands-on experience in a thriving and supportive workplace. The successful candidate must be as passionate as us about transforming the lives of young people.

As an Executive, you will work with young people, volunteers and partners to deliver programmes and activities to support and encourage 11-30 year olds. Working as part of a team within Nottingham you will work with clear objectives to ‘connect’, ‘progress’ and help ‘transform’ the lives of young people who need us most.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting young people to develop their confidence and skills.
• Delivery of Prince's Trust's NHS Project, however could be asked to support on any programme if required (Fairbridge, Get Into, Get Started, Enterprise)
• Supporting young people into positive outcomes including education, training and employment.
• Ensuring young people who need us the most are recruited and engaged through outreach
• Although based in Newcastle, this role can involve travel throughout the North
• Co-ordinating with partners to deliver employment programmes, including leading skills sessions
• Ensuring every young person ‘progressed’ has an action plan with an appropriate pathway of support and keeping detailed records of our engagement with them
• Recruitment and management of trusted partners who refer to and/or deliver our services
• The recruitment and management of volunteers to support and deliver our services

Requirements:

To support our delivery requirements across Newcastle, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from individuals who have some of the following qualities:

• Are able to engage in challenges with optimism and resilience
• Can be adaptive and flexible, ready to embrace change and innovation
• Are experienced in providing one-to-one support and delivering high quality learning and development sessions through a variety of mediums.
• Is a natural and effective communicator, passionate about delivering excellent customer service and making the right decision for young people
• Have experience in at least one of the following areas:
  • Youth Work or Teaching
  • Health & Care Sector
  • Careers & Employability Sector
  • Managing Partner Organisations and Volunteers
• Has a strong understanding of the challenges young people from within The Trust’s target groups might face. 

For more information, please take a look at the job description, or our ‘Working with Young People’ page. (These will open in a new window)

Why we need Execs:

This year we will support more than 70,000 young people through a range of proven programmes, with three in four achieving a positive outcome.

We have a bold ambition to extend the reach and impact of our work and help one million young people transform their lives over the next ten years. Our job is to inspire them, support them and release their potential, so that they can thrive, and society can prosper.

We will focus on innovation, to ensure we adapt and remain relevant in a rapidly changing world. We owe it to ourselves and the young people we serve to do the best work of our lives and to help give them an increasing stake in our economy and society. They are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us.

Perks for working at The Trust:

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure days between Christmas and New Year
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks full pay for paternity leave.
• Interest free season ticket loans
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
• Volunteer / attend events such as music festivals, The Prince’s Trust Awards, active events etc.
• In-house and external training opportunities available throughout the year.

To lead on the delivery of a holistic Access Strategy for MIF/The Factory that embeds accessibility as a core principle of the organisation.

- Champion access across the organisation and embed best practice in the work of all departments, with a particular focus on three strands – Producing (artistic practice), HR/Administration (recruitment and HR processes), and Communications (marketing campaigns and ticketing processes)

- Communicate the MIF access strategy and action plan at all levels from Board downwards

- Embed confident conversations about access from the start of an artist’s involvement with MIF/The Factory

- Develop clear MIF-wide stance on issues such as inclusive casting of disabled artists/performers, and representation of disability in the work we make

- Lead on in-house training, research and development around access best practice in all areas of the business

- Work to ensure that MIF/The Factory becomes a leader in the field and share our work/learning with national and international networks (particularly with regard to our own international partners and co-commissioners)

- Lead on delivery of The Factory Disabled People’s Engagement Group with Breakthrough UK

- Manage the Access budget / explore alternate means of resourcing access in MIF/The Factory shows

You have recent experience in the mental health field (or a related area) and a good understanding of service user involvement, how the use of skilled volunteers can really make a difference to someone’s life and 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 IPS Employment Advisor.

Richmond Fellowship are delighted to be working to deliver the roll out of Individual Placement and Support (IPS) services as part of the NHS England initiative for extending IPS support to some of the most disadvantaged people in the employment market place. We will be working on behalf of the North East London Foundation Trust (NELFT) Clinical Commissioning Group to expand our current IPS service in Waltham Forest. The post‐holder will be embedded in the mental health secondary care clinical teams at Thorpe Coombe Hospital and will work closely with jobseekers and potential employers across the area to secure ongoing employment.

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. As well as a good understanding of people with mental health problems, you have experience of networking/liaising with local employers 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 expected to have a flexible approach to working to ensure effective service delivery.

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

There are two posts available for this position, one full-time post at 37.5 hours a week and a part-time post at 18.75 hours a week. 

The salary for this post is £22,264.00 per annum (pro-rata of 18.75 hours per week) with subsequent progression to £23,291.00 per annum (pro-rata of 18.75 hours per week).

This post is based in Waltham Forest.

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

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.

Bonny Downs Community Association (BDCA) is seeking a dedicated Facilities Manager to take responsibility for the smooth running of our community centre and sports venues.  The Facilities Manager will drive high standards in customer service, maintenance, and security, and improve our offer to ensure our venues reach their full potential as spaces for our local community to use and enjoy.

Key qualities you will bring include:

• Customer-focus (friendly, welcoming, well-presented)
• Organised, problem-solving approach
• Enthusiasm for community buildings/spaces
• Passion for community development
• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of health & safety regulations and best practice

About BDCA:

BDCA's vision is of a thriving community where everyone feels valued, connected and fulfilled.

Our values are: INCLUSION - we believe that everyone is a valuable member of our community and we are shaped to care for and support each other. CELEBRATION - We encourage an attitude of thankfulness and celebration – even in the midst of life’s disappointments and challenges.  EMPOWERMENT - Our role is to work WITH others, encouraging everyone to be the best they can be, developing their own unique gifts and seizing opportunities.

Our existing staff say: 

“I love working with BDCA. I can be pioneering and innovative. I love the community and the opportunity to work alongside a diverse workforce.” (Staff survey 2019)

If you are interested in joining our wonderful team, please consider the attached job information and send us a covering letter of no more than two sides of A4 explaining why you think your skills and experience match the role, together with an up to date copy of your CV.

BDCA is committed to inclusion, one of our core values, and we will therefore ensure that no applicants or employees receive less favourable treatment than others on grounds of race, sex, marital status, religion, disability or sexual orientation or be disadvantaged by any conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

Closing date: 1st March 2020

Interviews:  week commencing 15th March 2020

Are you interested in helping people who have, or are recovering from, mental health problems, integrate back into work? Would you like to be part of an organisation that counts on the professionalism, insight, expertise and passion of its staff to inspire individual recovery for the people they work with? Then join us as an IPS Employment Specialist.

Right now, one of our partners, Richmond Fellowship, is looking for an IPS Employment Specialist to join our team in Bath and North East Somerset and Wiltshire. We help individuals with mental health problems to find paid employment. We also support people to retain their employment when they are struggling at work due to their mental health. We also advise and support employers about mental health in the workplace. But, it’s only possible with the help of people like you.

Your challenge? To do everything you can to help the individuals we work with to source appropriate work experience placements with local organisations/employers. Day to day, you’ll offer support, careers advice and guidance, helping people to set their own recovery and employment  focused goals and  provide training in personal and skills development such as CV preparation, interview techniques etc. You’ll also be responsible for establishing and maintaining positive links with partner organisations, local employers and Mental Health teams and have the initiative to develop and promote the service. Additionally, you will have responsibility for maintaining efficient admin systems to ensure referrals, assessments and reviews are completed in a timely manner.

As well as a good understanding of mental health problems and the issues and barriers this can create for our clients, you’ll need excellent motivational, presentation and listening skills and a willingness to travel in the local area and to work outside of office hours as required.

The post holder must be willing to work remotely and travel within the Bath and North East Somerset and Wiltshire area therefore access to their own vehicle and a clean driving licence is essential. Business mileage will be compensated.

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

This is a full time post at 37.5 hours per week.

There are two positions available for this post.

This post will cover the Bath, North East Somerset and Wiltshire area.

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

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

I am currently working with a charity organisation based in Sidcup, who are looking to recruit a HR Manager on an 18-month fixed term contract.

The post holder will be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive HR transactional service to the group through the management and leadership of the team.

The main accountabilities held within this role will include:

• Ensure the organisation is provided with a high-quality HR transactional service that meets the needs of the organisation through the management of the HR Admin team
• Provide advice and guidance to managers and employees on HR
• To keep up to date with current employment legislation and assist the HR Shared Services Manager with the reviewing and drafting of policies 
• Assist the HR Shared Services Manager with initiatives, undertaking research
• Manage the employee life cycle working with the Recruitment and Payroll functions
• To build excellent internal relationships across the Group to understand their HR requirements and ensure they are achieved
• Undertake reporting analysis of data from the HRIS

Experience desired: 

• Employee life cycle from onboarding, changes to contracts and leaving the organisation etc
• Knowledge of HR administration processes and compliance
• Knowledge of safer recruitment practices
• IT literate with experience of HR Information Systems
• Managing a team
• Knowledge of UK & European employment legislation, including the application of TUPE Regulations
• Knowledge and understanding of HR best practices, and how to apply these to support the Group’s strategic plan 

If you are looking for your next assignment and have the relevant skills and experience for the role, please submit your application ASAP to be considered for this exciting opportunity.

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People and Hearing Link are looking for a full-time Manager to work at our Head Office, based in Saunderton.

The successful candidate will be responsible for heading up the people-centered, non-canine generated support services team, which is part of the expanding hearing loss services team. The role includes the planning, co-ordination, delivery and evaluation of a range of services throughout the UK.

The successful applicant will have exceptional communication and relationship development skills, the ability to work as part of a complex and dynamic team and thrive on spending time with people of all types. Experience of training, coaching and mentoring others is desirable as well as a thorough understanding of the challenges faced by those with hearing loss.

Experience of working with volunteers is not essential, however, a good understanding of how peer-to-peer support programs work is necessary and an ability to understand the volunteer-charity relationship.

UK-wide travel will be a requirement of the post due to the diverse geographical nature of our volunteers and staff.

To apply, please visit our website via the apply link.

Closing date: 13th March 2020.

Please state your availability to interview from 23rd March and your current notice period within your application.

NYAS is the leading provider of advocacy and associated service across the UK. NYAS shares the opinion that every child or young person experiencing care should have the same chance to live happy, healthy and rewarding lives as their peers. At NYAS we listen to what children and young people want, care about what they say and empower them to get their voice heard. We ensure their wishes and feelings are expressed and acted upon to improve their situation and help them to build a better future.

If you are looking for a rewarding role with an organisation that makes a difference to young people’s lives, we want to hear from you.

We are currently recruiting for a Service Manager who will have the responsibility for local authority commissioned Advocacy and Independent Visitor services in Lancashire, Cumbria and West Yorkshire, as well as some independent services to other providers.

In this role you will be responsible for the management and support of staff delivering these services and you will also be expected to support new services in the surrounding areas. Other key responsibilities the Service Manager will hold includes:

• Responsibility for the development, co-ordination and delivery of identified services according to the opportunities and service specification of the contracts commissioned in the region.

• Convene, co-chair and participate in meetings in consultation with the operations manager/ director and to support and participate in training events and any promotional work of NYAS.

• Liaise and maintain effective working relationships with all relevant agencies and stakeholders in accordance with the development strategy for the region

• Identify opportunities for the growth of potential NYAS projects beyond that of local authority contracts.

• Have responsibility for the development, co-ordination and delivery of identified services according to the opportunities and service specification of the contracts commissioned in the region.

You must have a professional qualification in social work or another relevant field and have substantial proven practice experience in delivering direct work to children, young people and vulnerable adults in a social care setting. You will also need to have experience in supervising staff and volunteer as well as experience and understanding of budgets.

Due to the geographical area of our services, we are looking for candidates who reside within Lancashire, Cumbria and West Yorkshire. This is a home based role but you will be expected to travel widely according to the demands of the post.

In return for joining NYAS you will receive the following benefits:

• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 5 years (pro rata)

• Company sick pay

• Salary sacrifice pension contributions

• Learning and development opportunities

• Cycle to work scheme

For more information please view the attached recruitment pack which contains the job description and person specification.

Note for candidates - please apply through our website and when completing the application form, it is important that you refer to the person specification within the job description and detail how you can evidence the criteria.

NYAS operates robust safe procedures to ensure the protection of the children, young people and adults at risk we work with. To comply with NYAS’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, references and a Digital Risk Assessment.

NYAS is an equal opportunities employer

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early once we receive a high number of applications.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Job Description : Manager of Centre Operations

Job Title : Manager of Centre Operations

Salary : £ 35,000.00

Job Location : Ace of Clubs, Clapham, SW4 7AP

Hours : Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Reports to : Ace of Clubs Trustees Management Committee

Responsible for : Centre Staff

Purpose of Job.

To oversee and proactively manage  the day-to-day operations and activities of Ace of Clubs Centre.

Key duties :

To ensure overall safety of building (e.g. electrical, fire, gas, building safety; legionella/asbestos/PAT records).

To ensure overall safe-running of the centre for users (e.g. compliance with employee handbook and health and safety regulations).

Ensure smooth-running of kitchen services and ensuring compliance with highest standards of hygiene and health and safety regulations.

To ensure the smooth-running of centre’s day-to-day activities (both welfare and administrative).

To manage and participate in advice and advocacy services for clients (such as health, housing, education, employment, rehabilitation).

Develop and maintain external partnerships that facilitate the provision of a range of services within the centre (e.g. NHS dental van, in-house NHS nurse).

Develop, maintain and progress strategies for improving the Centre’s public relations, image and presence.

Using social media platforms for promoting and developing Ace of Club’s public reputation and presence.

To ensure staff are managed properly (including personal reviews, training and development, holiday and absence management).

General duties.

Ensure that all duties are carried out in accordance with policies, procedures and regulations as stated in Ace of Clubs employee handbook.

This job description is not exhaustive and the post-holder may be required to undertake other appropriate duties, responsibilities and projects from time to time.

Key relationships.

Internal : Trustees Management Committee, Company Secretary, Fundraising Manager, Shops Manager.

External : Welfare agencies, charitable organisations, charitable partners.

Person Specification.

Qualifications.

Good basic education to GCSE.

Minimum level C (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.

Degree (or further education) expected but not a pre-requisite.

Relevant experience in the charity sector will carry greater weight than academic qualifications.

Experience.

A proven track record of a minimum of three years of successful management of an outreach centre in the charity sector.

Experience of managing projects for the homeless and vulnerable adults.

Energy, enthusiasm and flair to work hard and maintain the efficient running of the centre.

Proven ability to manage and develop relationships.

Proven database experience.

Staff management – including training and development.

Experience of handling cash, banking income and donations, maintaining appropriate records.

Accustomed to using social media platforms for promoting and developing public relations.

Knowledge of Universal Credit, and local government benefits.

Experience of dealing with welfare agencies.

Skills and competencies.

Excellent organisational skills.

Ability to plan, balance and cope with competing priorities.

Proven time management skills with regard to prioritising and meeting deadlines. 

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and presentation abilities.

Staff management experience.

High standard of numeracy, computer competency, digital skills.

Experience of interacting with members of senior management (such as Directors at Board Level, or Trustees).

Personal attributes.

Highly motivated and ability to work alone or as part of a team.

Self-motivated and able to motivate others.

Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with staff, volunteers, donors, sponsors and trustees.

A proactive and creative approach.

Commitment to delivering quality services.

Other.

Cross-cultural sensitivity to, and understanding of, the needs of  Ace of Club’s client group.

Good diplomatic skills.

Recruitment process.

Stage 1 : Submit C.V. and cover letter through Charity Job, online.

Stage 2 : Short-listed candidates invited to preliminary interview

with Ace of Clubs interviewing committee.

Stage 3 : Finalists invited to interview with Ace of Clubs Trustees Management Committee,

                        involving presentation from candidate according to previously notified criteria.

Finally : Successful candidate will be required :

• to be security approved (e.g. DBS)
• to provide two referees (previous employer & personal)
• to commit to 6 month probationary period

Peace Direct is looking for a dynamic and experienced Programme Manager to oversee all major projects which are part of the organisation’s international programmes portfolio and to ensure their effective management.

This is an exciting opportunity for somebody who is passionate about supporting locally led peacebuilding, has experience overseeing a complex portfolio of projects and is able to hit the ground running to take over the management of projects, as well as contribute to programme development.

As International Programmes Manager, you will be part of the International Programmes team and work with Programme Officers and partners to oversee and support effective peacebuilding projects. You will have oversight of several large projects, so we expect the successful candidate to have excellent project management and organisational skills, brilliant interpersonal skills and the ability to think creatively.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of five years’ experience in a similar or relevant role, as well as management experience. We are looking for someone with a genuine passion for our mission to support local efforts to build peace.

The applicant must be fluent in written and spoken English and French.

The deadline for applications is 5pm on Friday 28th February 2020.

Only completed applications will be accepted and only applicants with the right to work in the UK will be considered.