Sport and Thought Project Coordinator

Part Time Post (16 hours per week)

Salary:  ​£28,000 to £31,000 per year (pro rata)

Job Ref: BC350220

This is an opportunity for someone to join a very committed and dedicated team of professionals, who wants to support the growth and impact of the very much in demand Sport and Thought project. This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious professional with a background in mental health, social care or, education.

The post-holder will coordinate and develop the Sport and Thought Project and provide Sport and Thought intervention to secondary age young people. This project combines football drills with mental health work. This is a unique and successful project that has been running for a number of years at secondary schools and also Youth Community organisations.

The Brent Centre for Young People (BCYP) is a long-time established, highly regarded and internationally renowned mental health institution and taking part in our projects can really make a difference in the lives of young people.

The post-holder will be part of a multidisciplinary team and will assist the Head of Clinical Services and other staff in the development of the Sport & Thought project.

Last date for application: 1st March 2020

• Permanent contract
• 18.5 hours per week
• £9,866 (based on full time salary of £20,000 for 37.5 hours)
• Based in Orpington with travel across the London Borough of Bromley

Bromley, Lewisham & Greenwich Mind is a highly regarded, innovative local Charity working alongside people with mental health problems and dementia to improve their quality of life. With an annual turnover of more than £4m, over 150 staff and 200 volunteers, we are one of the largest charities in the Mind network.

We are establishing a brand new service and have several vacancies!

BLG Mind is working in partnership with Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust to deliver the Primary Care Mental Health Service (Welcome Service) for Bromley. We have an exciting opportunity to work as part of an integrated team providing support to people with long-term mental health problems within a primary care setting, supporting people to develop their independence, self-management skills and achieve their recovery goals.

We are looking for 2 part time Peer Support Workers to work alongside Bromley, Lewisham & Greenwich Mind and Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust and other primary and social care colleagues to deliver this service.

The successful candidate will provide recovery-orientated peer support to people with long-term mental health problems, facilitating access to community activities and emotional support. 

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

Successful applicants will be expected to undergo an Enhanced Level Disclosure and Barring Service check

Closing date: 9:00am on Monday 16th March 2020

Likely Interview date: To be confirmed

Please see our website for more information on these vacancies and others within the same service

JOB TITLE: Regional Volunteer & Fundraising Coordinator (East of England)

LOCATION: Home based – East of England- Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex and Cambridgeshire

SALARY BAND: £21,000 - £24,000 Dependent on experience 

JOB TYPE: 12 month contract initially, with expectation of renewal

HOURS: Full-Time with some evenings and weekends (Time Off in lieu given)

 

Medical Detection Dogs trains dogs to save lives.

We train specialist dogs to detect the odour of human disease, providing life-saving alert assistance dogs to people with complex health problems across the UK and collaborating with other researchers, NHS Trusts and Universities internationally to advance the early diagnosis of disease.

We have an exciting new opportunity to join this small but fast-growing charity that is a world leader in its specialist innovative field.

 

 

 

THE JOB

We are a small charity that punches above its weight.  We receive no statutory funding and rely on the generosity of our many volunteers and supporters who raise awareness of our work and much needed funds. 

The main purpose of this role will be to build and develop local volunteer groups in your region with the aim of increasing both awareness of the charity’s life-saving work and local fundraising.

Your role will be to support, develop and enthuse volunteers and fundraising groups to increase our supporter base and ensure fundraising activity is as effective as possible to achieve maximum income in your region.

We are looking for someone committed, passionate and full of ideas about how to engage with the many different communities and groups who support our work, and to reach new audiences so that our supporter network continues to grow to meet our ambitions.

 

 

Reports to: Regional Coordinator Supervisor who reports to the Volunteer Manager

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

· Develop our community engagement to increase awareness of the charity, the number of volunteers and income in your region

· Embed a volunteer led fundraising approach in your region to increase volunteer support and net income

· Ensure that the volunteering needs of the region are analysed, understood and met through engagement with colleagues

· Regularly review and refine the strategy for meeting that need

 

 

Recrutiment, Retention and Engagement of Volunteers

 

· Engage with established volunteer support groups as well as local communities, groups, societies and businesses in the region building new relationships and strengthening existing ones to raise awareness of MDD with the objective of increasing the number of active volunteers and growing our supporter base

· Create and promote a range of suitable volunteering opportunities to include volunteers from all walks of life

· Work with corporate supporters in the region to encourage employee supported volunteering

· Ensure that all MDD volunteers in the region are properly supported and managed so that they find fulfillment in their role and the needs of the charity are met

· Provide opportunities for volunteers in the region to give feedback and follow up as required

· Deliver induction and training to volunteers in the region

· Work with colleagues across the charity to ensure that volunteers have the resources they need to complete their role

 

Income Generation and Events

 

· Manage the relationship with established volunteer support groups in the region, giving them advice and guidance on community fundraising activities and events including the preparation of information that will inspire them to raise awareness and increase fundraising in line with targets

· Monitor and evaluate community events to ensure our limited resources are used to the best effect and that income is maximised

· Work with the Marketing Manager to use local media, the charity website and social media to promote community events and acknowledge specific fundraising achievements

· Provide a consistently high level of support, advice and encouragement to groups and individuals who want to raise funds in aid of MDD

· Assist the Fundraising Manager to maximise income from corporate charity of the year partnerships, supporting them in the local community

 

 

 

 

Marketing

 

· Maximise the sale of merchandise products through community events, ensuring that merchandise and promotional material is distributed to volunteers and accounted for

· Collection pots – work with the regional groups to manage all national supermarket and shopping centre collection pot records including ensuring all licenses are organised (if applicable) and ensure that the collection pots are distributed and collected as necessary

· Update the Harlequin CRM database as required to ensure all information on our supporters and their activities on our behalf is as accurate and up to date as possible.

Other tasks or ad hoc duties agreed with your line manager required to ensure the successful running of the charity

 

PERSON SPECIFICATION

EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL

· Experience in a similar role with a national charity where you have a proven track record of raising funds

· Experience of recruiting and managing volunteers

DESIRABLE

· Familiarity with social media

· Experience of giving presentations

· Familiarity with CRM Systems

SKILLS

· Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with a diverse range of people

· Excellent communication skills, both written and oral

· Confident presentation skills

· The ability to deal with information in a confident manner and respond with sensitivity

· Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and manage a variety of tasks

· Good IT skills across a range of MS Office applications

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Inspiring, with a creative streak that helps you to bring ideas and motivate people

• A positive attitude and ability to use initiative and work effectively and efficiently without supervision

• Attention to detail

• Interested and passionate about the work of the charity

• Prepared to work longer days, evenings and weekends on occasion

• Comfortable working in vicinity of dogs

Values & Behaviours

 

Working at Medical Detection Dogs will be a richly rewarding experience. Our Values & Behaviours encapsulate who we are, what we stand for and what it will feel like to be part of our team:

1. We treat each other with respect and courtesy

2. We act professionally at all times

3. We accept responsibility for our own performance and behaviour

4. We are honest and open in our dealings with each other

5. We are inclusive and open minded

6. We provide a safe space for challenging opinion, behaviour and decisions

7. We give credit when and to whom it is due

8. We support one another in achieving our goals

And of course, we advocate for Medical Detection Dogs whenever we get the chance and we pride ourselves on our role as ambassadors.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

the successful candidate will also be expected to:

- Hold a full UK Driving Licence

- Provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the UK.

- Undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

- Work some evenings and weekends for which time off in lieu will be given

- Initial training and induction will be carried out at Great Horwood.  Accommodation and travelling expenses will be paid

It is anticipated that initial interviews will be via video link and if successful a further interview will be held at Great Horwood w/c 23 March 2020.

 

TO APPLY: Please send your CV with covering letter 

CLOSING DATE 04 MARCH 2020

 

Early application is advised as we reserve the right to end the process early subject to the number of applications received.

 

 

 

We have 2 exciting opportunities to join our Social Prescribing team working with people with complex needs, helping them to access the support they need to live independent and healthier lives.

Position available in Rochester and Ashford.

You will work alongside multiple GP practices, independently managing a caseload and new referrals, providing personalised support and connecting patients with community services to improve independent living, health and wellbeing. It is essential that you have an understanding of how to prioritise need, and be able to recognise when to refer on to specialist services.

You will need to demonstrate a robust knowledge of confidentiality, data protection, safeguarding and boundaries in all aspects of your work.   Car driver essential.

It’s time to make a difference.  

Imago  is a long established, well respected and effective charity working across Kent, Medway, East Sussex and London to deliver a range of services to individuals, voluntary and community organisations, the public and private sector.

Our mission is to promote, develop and facilitate social action, support independence and empower communities. User and volunteer engagement, leadership and involvement in decision making are core principles.

We deliver a wide range of services in partnership with funders, public sector commissioners and private sector sponsors to children and young people, older people, carers, and volunteers.

Underpinning our work is a commitment to excellence, evidencing impact and safeguarding vulnerable people.

Imago offers a competitive remuneration package consisting of salary, contributory pension, healthcare benefits and 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.

Post is subject to references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check

Please submit your CV with a short covering note outlining your CURRENT SALARY.

Imago recognises that many people in our society experience discrimination or lack of opportunity for reasons that are not fair. These include: race, religion, creed, colour, national and ethnic origin, political beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability (including mental illness), HIV status, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity status, responsibility for dependants, appearance,  geographical area, social class, income level or criminal record.

Imago aims to create a culture that respects and values each other’s differences. Imago sees these differences as an asset to our work as they improve our ability to meet the needs of the organisations and people we serve. We proactively seek to increase opportunities for inclusion, and celebrate diversity across our organisation and within the communities we serve.

This is a great opportunity for someone with strong communication skills and experience in supporting grass roots activism. The successful candidate will be able to prioritise a varied workload, supporting different groups throughout the UK with training and resources, as well as helping them network with each other. 

We are seeking a Local Outreach Co-ordinator to join our team in a four day a week role. The main responsibilities include:

· Supporting the development of a strong grassroots movement against the arms trade;

· Working with people around the UK to help them identify and develop local campaigns;

· Creating training and resources to support people’s campaign and activism skills 

Campaign Against Arms Trade (CAAT) is a UK-based organisation working to end the international arms trade. CAAT is a collectively managed non heirarchical organisation, and are committed to non violence in our work. We are looking for someone who can take an inclusive and intersectional approach to organising, situating the arms trade in a broader understanding of anti militarist and social justice organising. 

About the Role:

Bankside Open Spaces Trust (BOST) protects, preserves and enhances green spaces in London SE1 and surrounding area. We are recruiting a Parks Coordinator to join our friendly and enthusiastic Parks and Community Team to champion these parks and ensure they are kept to a high standard of maintenance and horticultural excellence. This is an exciting and varied role working with an award winning environmental and community charity in Central London. BOST manages over 13 open spaces, holding the lease to five parks. We manage these spaces through volunteer and community involvement with four holding community Green Flag Awards. We are looking for a person with a passion for community projects and transforming open spaces.

As Parks Coordinator you will be delivering the gardening volunteer sessions, including Christ Church Gardens and Crossbones Garden. You will need to be practically minded and have experience of leading people in an outdoor setting and have good horticultural and maintenance knowledge.  Safety is paramount, you must have in-depth tool safety knowledge, carry out relevant risk assessments for gardening activities and adhere to health and safety guidelines.

We are seeking a people person with excellent leadership and mentoring skills. You will have experience of working with a range of people from different backgrounds and varying levels of need. You will have the ability to create a safe and welcoming environment for volunteers.

You will be responsible for leading the Christ Church Garden meetings, discussing ways to improve this garden. The ability to communicate and work with a range of stakeholders is required, verbally and in writing. You will have report writing skills and ensure monitoring is completed for your sessions.

Working with the Park Manager, you will carry out the day to day maintenance of the gardens, including independent gardening, litter picking, ordering equipment and working with Police Safer Neighbourhood Teams ensuring the parks are clean, well-maintained and safe.

You must be able to work as a team and support other staff in their projects when needed. The work is a mixture of office work and outdoor delivery on sites. 

About BOST:

Bankside Open Spaces Trust (BOST) is an environmental and volunteering charity, improving the SE1 area, making it a greener, more beautiful place to live and work. We manage and maintain open spaces, welcome volunteers from both the community and the corporate sector, run regular gardening groups, support park steering groups, organise and take part in public events and educational projects, and offer advice to others. We collaborate closely with local residents and businesses to champion green spaces. Thousands of people enjoy our open spaces every day. Each of our sites is unique, with its own atmosphere and sense of place. Our spaces include Red Cross Garden, Marlborough Sports Garden, Waterloo Millennium Green and Tate Community Garden. None of our work would be possible without our incredible team, our trustees, our board members, local residents and volunteers, local partners and the continued support from The London Boroughs of Southwark and Lambeth.

Our spaces have won more than 32 awards, including Community Green Flag Award, RHS and London in Bloom Awards, The UNESCO Man and Biosphere award, and the MPGA London Spade for our community gardening partnerships.

We look forward to your application to join our friendly team at this innovative Charity.

For further information please download the Job description and Person Specification.

Applications: To apply, please send a C.V. and a personal statement via charity jobs. Your personal statement should be no longer then two sides of A4.

Application deadline: 5pm, Thursday 20th February 2020

Interviews: Tuesday 3rd March 2020

Start Date: 20th April 2020

Please Note: A DBS check is required for this role. BOST is an equal opportunities employer.

Occasional evenings and weekends. Optional extra hours once a month Saturday 2-4:30pm.

Title: Fundraising & Supporter Care Coordinator

Location: Spencer Row, Dublin 1

Salary: €32,000 - €36,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent.

Flexible working: This is a full-time position, but flexible working proposals will be considered

Sightsavers has an exciting opportunity for a Fundraising & Supporter Care Coordinator to join the Individual Giving team in Dublin. Sightsavers Ireland is a key contributor to the global Sightsavers organization, which has a long and successful history in changing the lives of millions of people, for good.

The Fundraising & Supporter Care Coordinator is a key position, with a strong focus on inspiring our thousands of donors with the change they create and making sure that they continue to support our global programs.

This is an incredibly exciting time to be joining Sightsavers Ireland and as Fundraising & Supporter Care Coordinator, you will acquire knowledge and understanding of Sightsavers programmatic work to generate sustainable fundraising income from our existing donors.  

Your extensive customer care experience will allow you to positively represent Sightsavers and provide exceptional service when responding to donor requests and queries via email, telephone and in writing, as well as communicating how their contributions create a lasting impact on people’s lives. As part of the Individual Giving team, you will engage donors further and maximise fundraising income by developing loyalty and upgrading campaigns as well as identifying and reviewing areas where processes could be improved.

Other responsibilities include:

• Directly overseeing the income plans and expenditure budgets related to existing donors
• Working directly with suppliers and organisational support teams to deliver ongoing marketing campaigns
• Ensure annual fundraising income targets are achieved
• Donor upgrades, donor activations and reactivations and donor loyalty activities
• Managing and improving relations with key partners and external agencies
• Monitoring, analysing and improving workflows
• Other activities, necessary in reaching the objectives of the Individual Giving team

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Experience of liaising with donors and maximising fundraising income within a fundraising environment would be ideal, however experience in a customer service environment dealing with the public by telephone, preferably in a not for profit organisation will also be considered
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to clearly communicate complex information
• Experience in working in a fundraising environment is a strong asset.

The Fundraising & Supporter Care Coordinator is an involved and diverse role and this is not a full list of responsibilities. Please read the complete job description for further details.

Closing date: 2 March 2020

First stage interviews are expected to take place on 24-25 March, with second stage interviews on 31 March. These will be held in Dublin.

To apply, and for further details about the role, please follow the below link. Please be aware that when applying, you will be prompted to attach a CV and cover letter, please ignore this. Only information included in the online application form will be considered.
 

As an equal opportunities employer we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply

Sightsavers is not willing to accept unsolicited agency CVs. Sightsavers is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs.

Dementia Support Worker

Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity. We provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.

Position: Dementia Support Worker
Location: Chichester, West Sussex
Contract type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 35 per week
Salary: £19,964 to £20,770 depending on skills and experience

Closing date: 20 February 2020
Interview date: TBC

About the role:

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and highly professional individual who would like to be part of Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Support Service in Chichester and Arun. This is a great opportunity to join our team as a Dementia Support Worker.

The service provides personalised support to people diagnosed with dementia and their carers, helping them to maintain their independence, access services, improve their sense of well-being, and have more control of their lives, by assisting with the identification of needs and providing information and access to relevant services. The successful candidate will be expected to have great networking skills and work on promoting the service and build relationships with a range of health and social care professionals. The person will also be visiting clients in their own homes so the ability to travel independently across the area is essential.

About you:

The successful candidate will possess NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) with a good understanding of the needs of people affected by dementia and the ability to work in a manner that facilitates inclusion, particularly of people affected by dementia, along with an understanding of the need for client confidentially.

You will be speaking to people at all levels across your area so great communication, networking and influencing skills are also essential. You must also be able to manage several tasks at once and keep yourself motivated to perform under pressure.

Good IT skills and experience working with databases are also essential.

Are you someone who can help people maintain their independence, improving their sense of well-being, putting them in more control of their lives? If this sounds like you, we can offer you a stimulating and challenging career as part of our team.

You may have experience of the following: Dementia Support Worker, Support Worker, Care Assistant, Healthcare Assistant, Caseworker, Special Needs Assistant, Social Worker, Social Care, Community Care, Helpline Coordinator, Dementia Adviser, Mental Health, Dementia, etc.

About the role:

Bankside Open Spaces Trust is looking to recruit an outgoing, enthusiastic and organised person with a passion for people and urban greening. This is an exciting and varied role working with an award winning environmental and community charity in Central London.

The Corporate Workday Coordinator will be responsible for further developing and expanding our successful corporate workday offer at Bankside Open Spaces Trust. You will be responsible for coordinating, planning and delivering the Trust’s Green Team Corporate Workdays with guidance from the Volunteer Manager and Park Manager.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised person to develop and manage a portfolio of partnerships. We require you to have the ability to liaise and build good relationships with stakeholders in the area, ensuring long-term audience engagement, providing a reliable source of income. You need to have excellent project management skills including monitoring and evaluation and be methodical in your approach.

The ability to plan fulfilling and engaging corporate workdays, ensuring they follow health and safety guidelines and carry out the relevant risk assessments is essential. You will have experience of leading groups in an outdoor environment and safe use of gardening tools. You must be practically minded and have a good level of horticultural knowledge and park or garden maintenance.

Excellent communication skills are required in both written and verbal and a friendly and welcoming manner. You will need to be flexible in your working approach and work together as a team to deliver the aims of our charity. This will include supporting the day to day management and maintenance of Bankside Open Spaces Trust’s parks, supporting the writing of corporate funding applications and additional engagement activities, supporting our events, volunteering sessions and community involvement activities. This role involves both office based and outdoor work. 

About Bankside Open Spaces Trust:

Bankside Open Spaces Trust is an environmental and volunteering charity. We were set up in 2000 by a group of local people with an aim to improve the SE1 area, making it a greener, more beautiful place to live and work.

We manage and maintain open spaces, welcome volunteers from both the community and the corporate sector, run regular gardening groups, support park steering groups, organise and take part in public events and educational projects, and offer advice to others. We collaborate closely with local residents and businesses to champion green spaces.

Thousands of people enjoy our open spaces every day. Each of our sites is unique, with its own atmosphere and sense of place. Our spaces include Red Cross Garden, Marlborough Sports Garden, Waterloo Millennium Green and Tate Community Garden. Our spaces have won more than 32 awards, including the UNESCO Man and Biosphere award, London in Bloom, Green Flags and the MPGA London Spade.

 We are partnered and supported by London Boroughs of Southwark and Lambeth and numerous charities, housing associations, educational and health organisations, landowners and individual donors who have worked with us over the years and their continued support is what makes Bankside Open Spaces Trust what it is today.

Applications: To apply, please send a C.V. and a personal statement showing how you meet the Job Description and Person Specification via Charity Jobs. Your personal statement should be no longer then two sides of A4.

Interview Date:Tuesday 25th February 2020.

Start Date: 20th April 2020.

Please note: A DBS check is required for this role. Bankside Open Spaces Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

Hours: 35 hours per week. Occasional weekend and evening working maybe required, for which time off in lieu will be given.

For further information please download the Job description and Person Specification.

We look forward to your application to join our friendly team.

ABOUT US

The Mayor’s Fund for London is an independent charity, championing social mobility for young Londoners from low-income backgrounds. We believe that all young people, regardless of their starting point in life, should be able to thrive in their community, forge fulfilling careers and take advantage of the outstanding opportunities that London has to offer.

Our work raises awareness of the barriers facing young Londoners, promotes the activities which best increases their opportunities and brings together the partnerships to make a measurable impact on young Londoners’ lives. In 2018/19, we supported over 35,000 young Londoners aged 4-24 across all 33 boroughs working in partnership with 427 schools, 110 community organisations and 94 employers, charities, social enterprises and local authorities.

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, is our patron.

THE ROLE

The Programme Support Officer will be responsible for maintaining effective administrative systems in the smooth running of the Count on Us Maths Challenge and Kitchen Social holiday provision programmes. This will include administrative support, database management, delivery partner liaison and support with training and competition events. They will also provide support to the administration of grants to schools as part of London Maths Week.

The Mayor’s Fund for London is based at City Hall near London Bridge. The role will involve occasionally evening and early morning events so a flexible approach to working hours is required and time off in lieu will be granted in these circumstances. Occasional travel across London for meetings or events may be required.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply online sending in your CV and a personal statement no longer than two pages. It should outline why you are a suitable candidate and your reasons for applying.

Provisional interview dates are: 11th / 12th / 13th March 2020. 

The Mayor's Fund for London is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone. The Equal Opportunities form is voluntary but the information we collect here is very useful to us as it helps us to make sure that we are an inclusive employer and to find out if our workforce is diverse.

Unfortunately due to the large volumes of interest the charity receives, we are not able to respond to all applicants who are unsuccessful at the application stage.

Please only apply if you are eligible to work in the UK.

Location: Manchester City-centre

Contract type: Fixed-term contract till end March 2022

About Young Manchester

For centuries Manchester has led the way as a city of innovators and leaders. It is a city full of diversity, energy and determination with a growing and youthful population.

With world class sporting, educational, leisure and cultural facilities, Manchester leads the way. But it is our children and young people who hold the key to growing that great tradition of enterprise and innovation.

Manchester is booming and yet 1 in 3 children live in poverty and austerity measures have impacted heavily on Youth and Play provision across the city. Young Manchester is a young, vibrant charity committed to making Manchester a world-class city for children and young people, where they are safe, happy, healthy and able to reach their full potential and benefit from the city’s economic growth.

Our work is informed by the ‘Our Manchester’ strategy and UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, and the charity recognises the vital role it plays in ensuring the best prospects and outcomes for all children and young people.

About the role

We are looking for an ambitious, creative and dynamic individual who is passionate about securing great outcomes for children and young people and helping Manchester be the best place to grow up and thrive.

The successful applicant will support Manchester’s ambition to be ‘The City of Social Action’, coordinating and developing work across the city which supports children and young people to play active roles in their communities and shape the future of Manchester.

The City of Social Action supports Young Manchester’s on-going partnership with Manchester City Council, Curious Minds and the #iwill Fund, which places youth social action at the heart of provision for children and young people in the city.

The #iwill Fund is made possible thanks to £50 million joint investment from The National Lottery Community Fund and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) to support young people to access high quality social action opportunities.

The postholder will also support organisations across voluntary, public and private sectors, establishing strong and active networks and partnerships across Manchester, driving engagement, investment and ultimately impact on children and young people’s lives.

You will also support Young Manchester’s own youth voice work, working closely with our Young Ambassadors to ensure that their voices are heard within Young Manchester and across the city.

There is ample scope for an ambitious, creative and organised person to develop this post and be part of an exciting new charity that puts outcomes for children and young people first.

Safeguarding statement

Young Manchester is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All posts undergo a safer recruitment process, including but not limited to, disclosure of criminal records, uptake of references and eligibility to work in the UK.

How to apply

• Send through an up-to-date CV
• Submit a supporting statement (no more than two sides of A4) providing evidence of your suitability against the criteria in the Person Specification and explaining why you are interested in the position
• Complete and return an equality and diversity monitoring form
• Let us know how you heard about this vacancy

If you’d like to have an informal chat about this role please make contact via email. 

Interviews

Interviews will be held on Wednesday, 11th March – please ensure that you are available to attend on this date.

An opportunity has arisen for a Supporter Engagement Coordinator to join our Individual Giving Unit (IGU) in delivering an exceptional customer experience to our current and potential supporters.

Plan International UK is a global children’s charity. We work to give every child the same chance in life.

Our primary proposition is Child Sponsorship, where we deliver an engaging one to one relationship to over 80,000 child sponsors. Our Individual Giving Unit recruits, retains and develops the support of individuals and households in the UK and is responsible for generating income from individuals through fulfilment of the sponsorship journey.

In this role, you will communicate with supporters using a variety of channels including telephone, post, email, social media and face to face. You will respond to all kinds of enquiries promptly so that our supporters feel nurtured and valued as a key part of our work.

You will need to have proven experience of working in a busy customer/supporter care role in a similar environment and be able to demonstrate outstanding customer service.  With excellent organisational skills, you’ll be able to prioritise your workload and work well under pressure. Above all, you will be able to communicate with tact, diplomacy and confidence to all supporters to ensure they receive the highest quality experience.

Please click on the button below to apply

The deadline for applications is 9:00am on 2 March 2020.

Interviews will take place on 11 and/or 12 March 2020.

Due to the nature of our work with children and young people, we follow rigorous child protection policies and procedures in our recruitment process. As a result, some of our roles are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring Service. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from joining us as an employee or volunteer; this will depend on the circumstances of any offences.

Are you passionate about helping others?  

We’re looking for someone who is confident, self-motivated and ready for a new challenge.

Our CAMEO (Come and Meet Each Other) service is a real lifeline to people over 50 who are socially isolated or experiencing loneliness due to changing life circumstances, such as divorce or bereavement. The service operates across Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley and offers a 12-week programme of activities.

In this role, you will design and publicise the programme, working with local partners to deliver sessions including healthy living, personal finances, volunteering and community services. A key aspect of CAMEO is sustainability and you will support the development of friendships, providing ‘light touch’ support to groups that continue to meet when the 12-weeks come to an end.

A good knowledge of local services and the ability to build effective networks is essential.Car Driver essential.

Start making a difference.

Imago is a long established, well respected and effective charity working across Kent, Medway and East Sussex to deliver a range of services to individuals, voluntary and community organisations, the public and private sector.
Our mission is to promote, develop and facilitate social action, support independence and empower communities. User and volunteer engagement, leadership and involvement in decision making are core principles.

We deliver a wide range of services in partnership with funders, public sector commissioners and private sector sponsors to children and young people, older people, carers, and volunteers.

Underpinning our work is a commitment to excellence, evidencing impact and safeguarding vulnerable people.

Imago offers a competitive remuneration package consisting of salary, contributory pension, healthcare benefits and 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.

Post is subject to references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Imago recognises that many people in our society experience discrimination or lack of opportunity for reasons that are not fair. These include: race, religion, creed, colour, national and ethnic origin, political beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability (including mental illness), HIV status, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity status, responsibility for dependants, appearance,  geographical area, social class, income level or criminal record.

Imago aims to create a culture that respects and values each other’s differences. Imago sees these differences as an asset to our work as they improve our ability to meet the needs of the organisations and people we serve. We proactively seek to increase opportunities for inclusion, and celebrate diversity across our organisation and within the communities we serve.

Responsible for the planning and delivery of weekly Youth Club & Adult Club for teenagers and adults with additional needs and disabilities.

Hours of work:Adult Club: 7 hours per week (51 weeks) to include Tuesday evening; Youth Club: 7 hours per week (36 weeks) to include Monday evenings

Purpose of the role:

Plan, oversee and deliver both the weekly Youth club and the Adult club.  Planning hours (3.5 hours weekly for each club) will ideally be worked during office opening hours Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm; flexibility on working times within these hours can be offered.

Plan and organise activities and outcomes for members attending the clubs. 

Create and record activity plans, risk assessments, care plans, measurable outcomes, and implement behavioural strategies for each member where needed.

Directly manage and supervise support staff and volunteers at the club.

Key Responsibilities:

Working with adults with a varied range of additional needs and disabilities.

Encouraging group and peer interaction through well-planned, meaningful activities.  Organising all associated equipment and resources.

Promoting and supporting the development of social, communication and independent living skills.

Ensuring that all safeguarding policies and procedures are followed and implemented.

Planning activities within designated budgets, accounting for all expenditure

Undertaking risk assessments as needed to ensure that everyone is safe; recording any incidents and following charity policies and procedures as appropriate.

Recording of attendance, signing-in and collection of payments.

Designing and implementing appropriate behavioural strategies for each member as needed in accordance with charity policies and procedures.

Communicating and liaising with parents and carers where needed.

Previous professional or personal experience of working with disabled people is essential.