Recruiting for 2 Assessment Support Workers to join our Homelessness and Complex Needs Service in Hammersmith and Fulham!

GBP 22,568 working 40 hours per week, plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more.This is a 3 month Fixed Term Contract.

The Coninghams is a 31 bed assessment centre for single homeless men and women that have links within the borough. The accommodation provides 5 separate self contained units and 26 on suite bed rooms, with shared kitchen facilities on each floor. The scheme is staffed 24 hours, with Night Support Workers and Concierge cover. The service acts as the assessment centre for customers entering supported housing within Hammersmith and Fulham. Customers receive an intensive 10 - 12 week period of assessment before being referred onto appropriate supported or Private Rented accommodation. A major part of the Assessment Support Workers role is putting in the foundation with our customers around basic living skills and preparing the individual to be ready to move into alternative supported accommodation.

Job Overview:
The aim of the project is to assess the individual over an 10-12 week period with the aim of identifying their support and housing needs. In that period we will provide a bed for the customer to assist staff to carry out a detailed assessment to ensure that the recommendation for move on into supported housing is captured correctly. The onus is then on the council to move the individual onto more suitable longer term supported accommodation based on our assessment/recommendation.

The service operates a model of personalised approach in order to address a wide range of presenting complex needs, which could range from mild learning difficulties, substance use (alcohol and drugs), offending, mental health, dual diagnoses, etc. We work closely with outside agencies in order to ensure that the individual is linked into getting the correct support whilst they remain at the assessment centre.

Key Responsibilities:
- Undertake initial and continuous assessment of needs including support needs and daily living skills. This would include potential risks and an assessment of the customers independent living skills as a whole
- The initial and co-produced assessment will incorporate models of co-production, observation and person-centred planning. This is with a view that it is solution focused as to provide a framework for progression towards independent living
- Liaise with partner agencies in regards to the assessment process seeking advice and guidance as to specialist input and clinical input as part of multi disciplinary assessment process
- Create support/ action plans for providing appropriate services based on the assessment and reflecting the services and resources available
- Empower customers to be part of the local community and active participants in the local community as part of a Recovery Capital model
- Liaise with partner agencies in regards to making referrals where an unmet need has been identified via the multi agency assessment
- Ensure that referrals are chased proactively so that properties which can be used to house those in need are filled as efficiently as possible
- Undertake key-working responsibilities for a caseload assigned by the Team Leader/Manager
- Support customers to undertake all domestic tasks as past of the assessment of daily living skills, including practical assistance where they have not yet developed the skills, to ensure customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation
- Develop and maintain links with all key agencies and service providers in the local community
- Co produce In Reach services at The Coninghams so that we are able to action plan jointly with partner agencies and feed into any action plans in regards to customers support needs e.g. Substance Misuse treatment plans
- Attend training and workshops that are delivered via partner agencies were possible to provide a through and up to date assessment
- Empower customers to ensure they receive the service and benefits they are entitled to, including assessment and support of budgeting and debt management to garner their tenancy readiness
- Undertake all administrative work and keep accurate and comprehensive tenant/customer records to professional standards
- Adhere to Look Ahead's Policies and Procedures
- Engage in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills
- Provide day-to-day instruction of domestic staff/Personal Support Assistants where appropriate
- Undertake any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as may be reasonably assigned

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
Essential:
- NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent with little or some previous relevant sector work experience

Desirable:
- Experience working in homelessness

For the full job description, please visit the Look Ahead website.

Position Title: Programme Officer– Non-Discrimination

Location: The Trust’s office in West London

Reporting to: A Programme Manager

Management

responsibility: None

Grade and salary:  Grade D, £48,719

Contract terms: Permanent, 37.5 hours a week

Please note we are re-advertising this role. If you applied for this position in the first round, you do not need to re-submit your application.

About the Trust

The Sigrid Rausing Trust is a grant-making foundation based in London. Founded in 1995, its purpose is to promote the values and principles of human rights, equality and the rule of law, and to preserve nature from further degradation.

In pursuit of these goals, the Trust has given away approximately £397 million to organisations all over the world. Current focal regions for Trust grant-making are countries in Central and Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union, Eastern Mediterranean, and North and sub-Saharan Africa. Its current annual budget is approximately £47 million. The Trust is led by nine Trustees and currently employs 25 staff.  More detail on the Trust’s work can be found on its website.

Purpose of the role

To advise the Trustees of the Sigrid Rausing Trust on grant-making related to non-discrimination. The Programme Officer will work across the Women’s Rights, LGBTI Rights and Xenophobia and Intolerance programmes, including identifying organisations working on multiple and intersecting discriminations.  

The Women’s Rights Programme supports organisations working to uphold women's rights and promote gender equality in three areas: ending gender-based violence, protecting sexual and reproductive rights and securing women's land and property rights. We also support national, regional and international women's funds.

The LGBTI Rights programme aims to improve the legal standing and social acceptance of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex people in our focus regions. We support organisations working to address discriminatory laws, homophobia and violence.

The Xenophobia and Intolerance Programme supports organisations in our focus regions defending the rights of people who are discriminated against, subject to hate speech and demonisation or denied access to justice due to their ethnic identity or refugee status.

Relationships and reporting lines

The Programme Officer will report to a Programme Manager, and will work closely with other members of the programmes team, as well as the Executive and Deputy Executive Directors on matters of strategy. Additional key relationships include interaction with Trustees, as well as collaboration with the Trust’s other programme officers and operations staff.

Working for the Trust

The Trust is committed to staff development. We offer various opportunities for staff to learn and develop, including an individual training budget, and management devoted to coaching and development as a grant maker. We encourage staff to attend events such as conferences, expert and donor meetings, to keep abreast of the developments in the human rights and philanthropic fields. The Trust is committed to being a good practice employer. We offer flexible working arrangements and are currently undertaking a wide-ranging review of staff benefits.

It is important to us that our organisation is diverse, so we actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities.

Main duties and responsibilities

The post holder will be expected to manage all stages of the grant making process, from invitation to application, award and reporting.

Programme Officer Duties:

• Making a contribution to the strategic direction of the Women’s Rights, LGBTI Rights and Xenophobia and Intolerance programmes, including advising on how these programme areas intersect;
• Liaising with staff and Trustees on the overall approach to the portfolios they work on;
• Identifying potential grant applicants by researching organisations relevant to the Women’s Rights, LGBTI Rights and Xenophobia and Intolerance Programmes, including organisations working on multiple and intersecting discriminations; networking and attending relevant events;
• Providing expertise on the issues covered in the Women’s Rights, LGBTI Rights, and Xenophobia and Intolerance Programmes;
• Reviewing submitted applications, interviewing potential grantees, undertaking due diligence and preparing analytical reports and recommendations to the Trustees;
• Reviewing reports submitted by grantees, evaluating and reporting on the impact of grants and signing off on grant payments;
• Managing the grant making pipeline to ensure efficiency of processes and an appropriate balance of recommendations across the Trust’s grant making meetings;
• Maintaining relationships and regular communication with grantees, including site visits and attendance at grantee events;
• Keeping informed of developments in relevant fields and in the Trust’s focus countries;
• Developing relationships with other donors and stakeholders in the field;
• Representing the Trust externally at national and international conferences.

Other Duties:

• Carrying out similar duties for other programme areas as needed; 
• Conducting research into particular thematic or funding related issues relevant for the Trust as needed;
• Supporting learning across the Trust on how we can better address discrimination including intersectional discrimination in our grant-making;
• Such other duties as the Trust may reasonably require.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Education:

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.

Experience:

• At least seven to ten years of experience in one of these areas: women’s rights, LGBTI rights or xenophobia and intolerance, and demonstrable experience of working in at least one of the other areas;
• Demonstrable experience of working across issues of discrimination and preferably of applying an intersectional approach;
• Experience of working in some of the Trust’s geographic focus areas;
• Demonstrable commitment to furthering the Trust’s vision;
• Knowledge of working with international and regional human rights mechanisms as they pertain to the issues addressed by the portfolios they work on;
• Experience of developing and managing relationships with civil society;
• Demonstrable interest, knowledge and experience of the issues addressed in the portfolios they work on;
• Prior experience of working in the civil society, legal or donor sector ideally on the issues in the portfolio.
• Experience of grantmaking is desirable.

Key Competences and Skills:

• Adaptability and flexibility;
• Organised, with the ability to prioritise and manage competing demands;
• Ability to think strategically about opportunities for grantmaking in the given fields;
• Ability to work closely and sensitively with other team members;
• Good judgement, demonstrating objectivity and self-awareness;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Analytical, with excellent research skills;
• An understanding of good grant making practice, including due diligence, effective grants management, legal compliance and monitoring and evaluation;
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks;
• Attention to detail;
• Collaborative, with good interpersonal skills;
• Takes initiative but knows when to seek advice and guidance;
• Integrity, humility and a sense of humour.

SRT is only able to consider applications from candidates who already have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom. The post will be based in London and will require travel up to a minimum of six weeks a year in the UK and internationally.

How to apply:

Please submit a two page CV and two page cover letter to apply. Please use your cover letter to demonstrate your suitability for the role.

Closing date for applications is 11.59pm on Sunday 25th April .

We expect to hold first round interviews from 10th May 2021

Want to use your skills in supporter care to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone everywhere?

Join WaterAid as a Supporter Care Advisor to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good. On top of that you'll be joining a 2020 Great Place to Work® award-winning organisation.

The WaterAid Supporter Care Team ensures our supporters feel hugely valued and part of the family.

As our one of our engaging and friendly and Supporter Care Advisors you will deliver a fantastic experience for our supporters and help maintain long term support.

This is a fixed term role for 6 months.

The successful applicant will be initially required to work from home full time, and will receive full support to facilitate this requirement.

In this role, you will be the first point of contact for enquiries and inspire those supporting our work.

You'll also:
* Personalise bespoke thank you letters
* Respond to enquiries through our social media channels
* Support our supporters in their personal fundraising
* Help our supporters with how they wish to be contacted
* Call our supporters to thank them for their wonderful support
* Assist with post processing and cash handling

To be successful, you'll need:

• Proven experience of excellent customer/supporter care skills
• Strong written and communication skills
• A positive and proactive 'can-do' team approach

Salary: £22,382 with excellent benefits

WaterAid benefits include:

• 36 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave
• We offer a generous pension plan with employer contribution of up to 10%
• Wide range of flexible and agile-working arrangements
• Season Ticket Loan
• Free annual eye tests
• Pay as You Give charitable giving scheme
• Enhanced Maternity and Adoption/Surrogacy pay, Shared Parental Leave and Paternity Leave
• Sabbaticals
• Volunteer Day

How to Apply:
To see the full job pack, please click 'Apply'. Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter into the same document in either Word Document or PDF format.

Applications will close 23:59 on 25/04/2021. Availability for interview is required w/c 10/05/2021. Due to current office restrictions, interviews will take place via video call.

Additional Information:
WaterAid is currently located at Canary Wharf, London and this will be your location and contract base. Due to current restrictions on office capacity the majority of our staff are working from home. All aspects of this including how we are supporting homeworking and the office transition will be discussed at the interview stage with you.

Please note that we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. In order to apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.

WaterAid is committed to ensuring that wherever we work in the world there is no tolerance for the abuse of power, privilege or trust. WaterAid reinforces a culture of zero tolerance towards any form of inappropriate behaviour, abuse, harassment, or exploitation of any kind. The safeguarding of our beneficiaries, staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf, is our top priority and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff and volunteers are required to share in this commitment through our Global Code of Conduct. We will conduct the most appropriate pre-employment references and checks to ensure high standards are maintained.

WaterAid is an equal opportunities, disability-confident employer and committed to achieving the highest standards of diversity, fairness and equality. Should you have a disability and require any additional support, please contact us.

Womankind Worldwide is a global women’s rights organisation working in partnership with women’s rights movements and organisations to transform the lives of women and girls. We strengthen and support women’s movements in our focus countries in Africa and Asia, and take collective action at regional and global levels, to ensure women’s voices are heard, their rights are realised, and their lives are free from violence. Projects in our focus countries are at the heart of Womankind's strategy of partnership with women’s rights organisations and women’s movements. We commit to accountability to our partners and each other through transparent, inclusive, disciplined and ethical project management according to a standardised process.

This role is part of the Programmes and Learning team and will work closely with colleagues across the organisation as well as partners and other external stakeholders. This position is located in the in the UK. You will be joining a dedicated team of people who care deeply about the difference we are able to make, working with women’s movements across the world.

This position is located in the UK.

Salary £30,587 per annum plus pension contribution.

Deadline for applications: Monday 10 May 2021 12:00 noon 

1st round interviews: w/c 17 May 2021 TBC 

2nd round interviews: TBC

Role Purpose

In this role, you will be responsible for supporting Womankind’s Programmes and Partnerships in the Programmes and Learning team as part of the wider Policy, Programmes & Learning team. You will support the planning, implementation and monitoring of Womankind’s programmes and activities in line with Womankind’s strategies.

The successful applicant will work closely with the Programme Manager: Innovation and Partnerships to ensure coherence and consistency of approach, ideas and activities. They will make a strong contribution to the work and aims of Womankind with the scope to further develop and gain a wide range of practical experience and skills, in accordance with our feminist principles and approach.

The role reports to the Programme Manager: Innovation and Partnerships. The role has four key areas of responsibility in support of the Programmes Portfolio:

Programme Management Support

• Support project management including leading and contributing to project groups in the context of the Project Cycle Management approach. This involves working with Programme Managers/project leads on selected projects and activities as agreed with the Programme Manager: Innovation and Partnerships as per the relevant programme plan, and in collaboration with the project team and partners;
• Support the Programme Manager/project lead and Projects Finance Manager to manage programme budgets, including all associated project activity within budget, and support the project team to ensure the effective and efficient management of delegated budget in accordance with Womankind’s financial procedures and local governance regulations;
• Support project delivery through arranging logistics as per project need whether for partners, colleagues or other stakeholders;
• Support the recruitment and placement of suitable consultants, interns and volunteers in coordination with the Programme Manager: Innovation and Partnerships and relevant team members;
• Support the Programmes & Learning team in developing new projects, in collaboration with partners and other teams at Womankind;
• Adopt and promote best feminist practice in all aspects of the role including in relation to the wider organisation and Womankind’s programmes and partnerships approach and best practices of feminist ways of working.

Programme Governance Support

• Contribute to reporting processes at Womankind to ensure high quality narrative and financial work plans and reports, grant management, monitoring and evaluation, linking and learning, and financial management - in collaboration with other Womankind colleagues;
• Contribute to all necessary or ongoing partner due diligence in collaboration with other Womankind colleagues;
• Contribute to regular progress reports for key stakeholders including donor reporting;
• Contribute to project and funder administration and record keeping to ensure that it is delivered with excellence;

Contribution to knowledge and evidence base

• Support and contribute to the effective coordination of project reporting (financial and narrative) and partner engagement so that programmes are implemented in an efficient manner and deliver a coherent and useful body of evidence and learning;
• Contribute to effective and appropriate technical monitoring, evaluation, and learning processes for Womankind programmes in collaboration with the Impact and Learning Advisor;
• Support the production of programme research and documentation through quality checking and assurance to ensure they meet required standards;
• Contribute to the work of the communications team through drafting content on Womankind programmes for the website and social media channels and management of internal channels including the generic info mailbox and periodic partner updates;
• Contribute to organisation-wide strategic level policy, planning and systems development in relation to Womankind’s programmes, partnerships, financing, learning and sustainability;
• Actively contribute to the measurement and reporting of the team’s performance, for donor reporting and against the strategic and operational plan (for the Chief Executive and Board of Trustees).

Representation

• Serve as a programme representative and be an active participant in cross-departmental initiatives and information sharing activities as agreed with the Programme Manager: Innovation and Partnerships.

The role may also undertake other responsibilities not outlined above which are commensurate with a role of this nature and which will be discussed and agreed with the line manager.

The role must be committed to the mission, vision, values and aims of Womankind Worldwide as it seeks to support and speak out about women’s human rights and development internationally.

All posts are expected to contribute towards developing a supportive working environment at Womankind and to demonstrate commitment to Womankind’s values and ways of working.

Ability and willingness to travel 

 This post may travel for the purpose of project monitoring to Womankind’s focus countries which we estimate could be between 2-4 weeks per year.

Skills and Experience

 Essential

• Demonstrable experience of supporting the implementation of international programmes to a high standard, preferably for the promotion of women’s human rights and gender equality that are multinational and/or multi-stakeholder in scope;
• Demonstrable experience of working with civil society actors, including women’s movements, and/or membership movements, networks or coalitions.
• Demonstrable experience of working within a multi-disciplinary programme team including on programmes funded by statutory donors, with a strong familiarity with government mechanisms, policies, guidelines and restrictions;
• Demonstrable ability in administration, financial management, grant compliance and management, and tracking activity performance and costs;
• Experience of supporting the development and implementation of operational plans;
• Demonstrated facilitation and collaboration skills;
• Ability to assimilate and analyse information quickly and accurately;
• Experience of contributing to reports (narrative and financial) to donors;
• Experience of working with partner organisations located outside the UK with the ability to work with people from different cultural backgrounds and in different cultural settings;
• Demonstrable skills and track record as a strong, collegial team player who contributes to a creative and supportive work environment;
• Very strong interpersonal, communication and writing skills (in English);
• Ability to work autonomously and manage own portfolio of work;
• Comfortable planning and delivering multiple activities under pressure to strict deadlines and high levels of precision;
• Advanced ICT skills and experience of developing and using the systems required within a dynamic, multinational and inclusive environment.

Desirable

• Experience of working on women's human rights, and/or the rights of persons with disabilities including work with Women's Rights Organisations and those led by women with disabilities
• Experience of living and working in the global South.

Terms and conditions

Hours  

35 hours

Salary

£30,587 per annum

Contract

Permanent

Probationary period 

3 months

Holidays

28 days per annum plus statutory holidays (3 of these days are to be taken over the Christmas and new year period when the office is closed).

Pension

Womankind has a contributory pension scheme in place 

Other benefits

We offer a wide range of flexible working options, enhanced maternity leave, group pension scheme and free eye tests

This position is located in the UK.

How to apply

Womankind Worldwide welcomes all applicants and values diversity.  We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer. 

To apply for this position please go to Womankind’s recruitment portal and follow the links for more details about what we require.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret we will not be able to respond personally to applicants who are not shortlisted. If you have not heard from us within three weeks from the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline for applications: Monday 10 May 2021 12:00 noon

1st round interviews: w/c 17 May 2021 TBC

2nd round interviews: TBC

Are you an organised and motivated self-starter who wants to make a difference for survivors of domestic abuse?  As a partner in the award-winning Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance (DAHA) project, Standing Together Against Domestic Abuse (STADA) are looking to appoint a passionate individual to join our team as a DAHA Project Officer on a full time basis who will work on a secondment to VIVID Homes for 28 hours per week, supporting their work to acquire DAHA accreditation. The remaining 7 hours will support the DAHA team’s main activities, including accreditation, membership support and training deliveries.

STADA facilitates the ground breaking Coordinated Community Response (CCR) to domestic abuse in West London. STADA are DAHA co-founders, alongside Peabody and Gentoo, which was founded in 2014 to promote better practice, policy and research in relation to housing and domestic abuse.

The ideal post holder will have strong organisation, project management and influencing skills. They will have knowledge and experience of housing policy and practice in relation to domestic abuse and for removing the barriers to accessing safe and stable housing.

We are looking for a positive and people-focused Support Services Officer to provide high quality information and support to those affected by blood cancer via the phone, email, social media and our online forum.  You will be emotionally resilient and understand the value that your role brings to the blood cancer community.  We all work evening and weekend shifts at set times across any given month, so this would suit our ideal Support Services Officer. We are looking for a positive and people-focused Support Services Officer to provide high quality information and support to those affected by blood cancer via the phone, email, social media and our online forum.  You will be emotionally resilient and understand the value that your role brings to the blood cancer community.  We all work evening and weekend shifts at set times across any given month, so this would suit our ideal Support Services Officer. 

Recruiting for a Housing Lead Specialist Support Worker to join our Homelessness and Complex Needs Service in Tower Hamlets!

GBP 23,500 per annum, 40 hours per week, plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more.

Job Overview:
Hackney Road Project provides 24 hour accommodation based support for up to 31 individuals with complex histories, multiple traumas, complex personality disorder(s) and a varied, disrupted housing history with experience of homelessness as well as individuals who have been diagnosed with severe and enduring mental health conditions who are under the Care Programme Approach (CPA).

Hackney Road Project implements and promotes the Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE) model. This is an approach which was developed to support people out of homelessness, in particular those who have experienced complex trauma or are diagnosed with a personality disorder. However, its application is far broader than only homelessness. It considers the psychological needs of staff: developing skills and knowledge, increasing motivation, job satisfaction and resilience.

You will provide information, social inclusion and vocational opportunities to support people to recover and stay well; exercise choice and control in their care and lives; and participate on an equal footing in the community. Provision of care and support is also provided to develop a model of re-enablement towards self-advocacy, self-management and empowerment, incorporating the principles and practice of recovery, co-production and peer support. Post holders will deliver trauma informed and asset based support to a caseload of up to 6 service users with needs aligned to their specialism - caseload is subject to change depending on the service needs.

Key Responsibilities:
- Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers and external partners, creating a positive atmosphere
- Leading on Move on
- Leading on care packages and transition plans for customers when exiting the service
- Carrying out holistic assessments of new customers which incorporate relevant statutory referral information
- Conducting regular key work sessions that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support plan goals
- Create support plans for providing appropriate services based on on-going assessment and reflecting the services and resources available to enable customer to progress in their recovery
- Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking'
- Provide support and access to relevant services to enable customers to continue their recovery and empower customers to self-manage their medication regimes through individual re-enablement programmes and informed decision making
- Developing productive relationships with partner organisations to improve service outcomes
- Demonstrate strong commitment to the functioning of the staff team and to support colleagues in providing a high level of service and safety to customers
- Involving customers in the design, development and delivery of the service
- Ensuring Look Ahead Health and Safety policies and local protocols are adhered to at all times e.g. fire risk assessments, fire alarm checks etc.
- Being responsible for the handover of key information between shifts
- Provide structured support and guidance to other front line staff in their area of expertise
- To lead groups and activities - offering a range of appropriate therapeutic and recovery focused interactions and activities
- To uphold all health and safety responsibilities within relevant policies and local protocols

Person Specification
- Embraces a Psychologically Informed approach
- Is capable of maintaining unconditional positive regard
- Views challenging behaviour as a support need
- A strong specialist support worker with excellent interpersonal skills
- At ease in directing others, is assertive and independent minded, will challenge others, and skilled in resolving conflict
- Drives change, enjoys dynamic diverse environments and demonstrates entrepreneurialism, creativity and innovation
- Demonstrates significant confidence and high levels of self-esteem
- Demonstrates significant levels of emotional resilience and a positive attitude

Essential:
- Up to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant area (e.g. psychology, Health and Social Care, Mental Health) OR experience in the social care/charity sector
- Experience building and develop strong professional partnerships with external providers aligned to their specialism

For the full job description, please visit the Look Ahead website.

11 women die every day from ovarian cancer and survival rates in the UK are among the worst in Europe. Target Ovarian Cancer is the UK’s leading ovarian cancer charity. Join us to raise awareness, fund research and save lives.

We are the authority on ovarian cancer. We work with women, family members and health professionals to ensure we target the areas that matter most for those living and working with ovarian cancer.

Together with the ovarian cancer community, we are transforming the future for women in the UK who are living with ovarian cancer and thousands more who are yet to be diagnosed. But there is so much more to do. We will not stop until we have achieved our goal of doubling survival from ovarian cancer by 2050.

The role

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with knowledge of parliament to join our policy and campaigns team. This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing team and help us ensure that the voices of those affected by ovarian cancer are heard by decision makers.

Reporting to the Head of Policy and Campaigns, you will take the lead on our parliamentary work, raising the profile of ovarian cancer and securing commitments that will create lasting change as well as supporting our policy work. This will include: developing and maintaining relationships with MPs, peers and other key stakeholders across the UK; producing high-quality briefing material; writing responses to relevant consultations and supporting the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Ovarian Cancer.

About you

You will have an understanding of political systems in Westminster and the devolved nations, experience of engaging stakeholders (particularly parliamentarians and policy makers) and determination to transform the future for women with ovarian cancer.

How to apply

To apply please visit our website.

Closing date: Midday Monday 26 April  

First round interviews: Friday 30 April (to take place over Zoom)

Ovacome Support Services Officer, reporting to the Head of Support Services. Ovacome exists to support those diagnosed with ovarian cancer and their families through providing dedicated help and information. 

You will work alongside the support team in providing the first point of contact for all support enquiries to Ovacome, via telephone, email, text, instant chat, Skype and social media channels.

You will provide information and support on a wide range of ovarian cancer issues, including broader issues around living with cancer, ensuring that all information is evidence based and up-to-date.

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about supporting those affected by ovarian cancer through a people-centred approach.  You must be experienced in providing support services, well-organised and approachable.  You will be an important member of our staff team.

Victim Support is recruiting 2 x Business Development Officers.

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity for people affected by crime in England and Wales. We work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and respect they deserve.

We have an exciting opportunity for 2 x Business Development Officers.

The purpose of this role is to develop tenders and proposals, working with a range of internal stakeholders and partners to translate organisational data into cohesive and compelling submissions that convey Victim Support's service offers and fully address commissioner and funder requirements. The role involves working as part of the Business Development team to contribute to broader development opportunities, including supporting on partnership development

To succeed in this role you will have excellent communication and writing skills, an ability to interpret complex documents and prepare written responses that meet criteria. Previous business development experience is not essential.

This role is home based (within England and Wales) with some national travel.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including a £2,800 London weighting (if applicable), pension and life assurance, 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits and the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Applications should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the criteria in the person specification. In order to apply, please create a profile in our website (jobs section), complete and submit an online application form.

If you have the drive to make a difference within an organisation which makes a difference we look forward to hearing from you.

Victim Support is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all communities and monitor the diversity of applicants to analyse if we are representative of the communities we serve in terms of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, age and socio-economic status. As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we would particularly welcome applicants from BAME communities.

Victim Support is committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

We’re looking for a Chief Executive Officer to drive the growth of Young Citizens, and ensure that citizenship becomes an increasingly integral part of education in the UK.

Closing date: Monday 26th April

Today’s young citizens are shining a light on critical issues such as Climate Change, Black Lives Matter and LGBT+ rights. The potential for the UK’s youth to actively drive true change and impact within society, through campaigning and education, has never been greater.

Young Citizens is a national charity working to promote citizenship education and social action throughout primary and secondary education in the UK. We operate as a crucial support system for young people and educators alike. Through a range of initiatives, including education programmes such as the Make a Difference Challenge and Democracy Ambassadors, and immersive learning experiences such as the National Bar Mock Trials, Young Citizens actively engages over 350,000 children aged 5-18 years old every year. We operate at the intersection of politics, the law, social action and the media, and the work we do has never been more important or influential.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join and lead Young Citizens and build a stronger and more effective organisation that champions active citizenship for life.

As our next Chief Executive, you join us at a pivotal time. With a 30-year heritage, a respected position in education and education policy, and a highly energised team, we are looking for a strategic and hands-on leader who can help us work smarter and improve our impact in a post-pandemic world.

You must have social action in your DNA. You must also be aligned to our values, have a track-record that demonstrates commercial acumen and innovation in business development and fundraising, be able to galvanize teams and effectively engage senior stakeholders, including policy makers and the media.

If you think this describes you – and you care passionately about empowering future generations of young citizens to positively shape society – then please get in touch. Recruitment pack available on our website.

The Role:
This is a fantastic opportunity within the Project, your role will be based within our newly refurbished Centre where you will manage a caseload of service users who may have complex needs and challenging behaviour. You will provide Advice, Guidance and information (IAG) to vulnerable adults and holistic support to address their needs within a psychologically informed environment.

Part of your role will also include Coordinating and facilitating our Drop-in Service for rough sleepers, providing them with a range of services including food provision; laundry; showers; clothing and nurses clinics.

You will have the opportunity to be part of a service which will really make a difference to women’s lives and have the privilege to see them grow in confidence and skills.

Key Tasks:

• Provide a high quality, person centred service to homeless women with a range of low to high needs within a Psychological informed environment.
• Provide holistic support to a caseload of rough sleeping women who access the Centre, signposting service users to the relevant services that will address their needs.
• Assist in the provision of our rough sleepers Drop – in within a safe, secure, trauma informed environment. Meeting the basic needs of the clients by providing food, warmth, shelter, showering facilities, meaningful activities and a safe place to sleep.
• Produce person centred and high-quality documents for a caseload of clients including risk assessments, support plans and referrals relating to their needs. This includes and is not limited to; housing, employment, health and financial needs.
• Provide up to date housing advice and guidance to low-to-high support service users. Signposting them to the relevant specialist services in order for them to access stable accommodation.
• Provide tenancy management and support for residents in the Emergency Beds. 

The successful candidate will:

• Have working experience of supporting clients with Mental Health and/or Complex Needs.
• Have experience of providing Advice, Guidance and information (IAG) to vulnerable adults.
• Possess excellent communication and time management skills.
• Be willing and able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the women. 

Must have:
1-year minimum paid experience of working with vulnerable people and those with complex needs in an Advice and Guidance or Support Worker role (or equivalent).

To apply: Please see our Job Description and fill out the Application Form (available to download on our website) and email your application to our recruitment email.Please note we do not accept CV's.

Hours40 hours per week Monday to Friday.

Application Deadline: 8:00am on Tuesday,  4th May 2021.

Interview date:
Weeks commencing 17th and 24th of May 2021.

Sanctuary Telephone Support Worker

The Sanctuary Crisis line is a new service for all residents within the Borough of Enfield experiencing emotional distress. The line operates between the hours of 12.00 – 22.00 seven days a week. We provide initial support meetings to immediately manage with the clients the distress they are in. We then coproduce support plans with clients and offer 121’s, counselling, peer support groups and workshops. It currently operates remotely via telephone and digital platforms. Face to face working may be required over time.

The Support worker will be experienced in working with people in distress or who have mental health issues, highly organised and have excellent people skills.

We are looking for one Telephone support worker for 19.5 hours per week, which will involve telephone support, and one to one follow up.

Salary: £23,500 - £25,000.

About the role

Housing First is a new approach to supporting the most entrenched, excluded and hard to reach clients. It focuses on finding permanent housing as quickly as possible and then providing wrap around personalised support to enable clients to manage their tenancy and their wellbeing.

Rather than follow the traditional routes of hostels and supported housing, Housing First offers people their own home and then gives them the intensive support needed to maintain their tenancies and move on with their lives away from the streets or hostels. Find out more about our innovative Housing First Services here.

In this role you:

• Are responsible for the day to day delivery of the service, managing a small caseload of clients with the overall goal of supporting them to sustain a new tenanc
• Manage your own caseload and hours, requiring excellent time management skills, a proactive approach to your work and the ability to prioritis
• Provide tailored support to clients to meet individual need and aspiration, with clients being able to choose, as far as possible, what, how and when support is delivered.
• Deliver ongoing and intensive support to help your clients set up their home and maintain their tenancy. You will offer support over treatment and other issues assertively, however this engagement will be optional for clients
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• Support will be offered in the tenant’s homes as well as in the community.

Core hours are 9-5, Monday-Friday, however, some flexibility may be required.

What we’re looking for

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative service. As part of a small team, with low individual caseloads, to succeed you will be able to work independently and be comfortable as a lone worker when required, with a good knowledge of the relevant protocols and safety precautions. You’ll be able to maintain enthusiasm for working with a challenging client-group, and provide the consistently high levels of support they require to meet their aims and objectives.

What we offer

• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities

St Mungo’s employees are encouraged to consider opportunities to develop new skills or progress including; secondments, internal transfers, application to new roles in the organisation or just to get involved in various projects happening within the organisation.

As a result last year 35% of our vacancies were filled by promotions. In 2019 we achieved We Invest in People Gold level accreditation and are one of just 3% of housing associations to achieve this standard; 82% of staff who took part in the IIP survey say St Mungo’s is a great place to work.

A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place

At St Mungo’s is a Disability Confident Employer, we are in the top 100 of Stonewall’s Workplace Equality Index 2020 and we are. Equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the organisation's values and how we work.

We are proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion and have 8 great Diversity Networks to support clients and staff from different backgrounds so they are able to be their best selves. Our Networks include: BAME, Carers and Parents, Lived Experience, LGBTQIA+, Disability Awareness, South West, Irish and Women’s Action.

• Flexible Working and Other Benefits

We are committed to maintaining your work/life balance. We offer 25 days annual leave, and operate a very popular Flexi Time scheme, which allows you to supplement your annual leave entitlement. After 5 years, staff annual leave entitlement increases to 28 days.

St Mungo’s contribute 4% of your gross annual salary, and you are able to enrol in the Defined Contribution scheme following a successful probationary period in which the employer contribution is 6%.

What we do

At St Mungo’s our vision is that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions. As a homelessness charity and housing association, our clients are at the heart of what we do, and in 2019 we supported nearly 30,000 people who were either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Our staff are crucial to making this happen.

How to apply

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website. 

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document available’ tab at the top of the advert page on our website.

Closing date: 10am 28 April 2021

Interview and assessments on: 5 & 6 May 2021

It is a requirement for this post that an enhanced/standard DBS disclosure check will be undertaken for the successful candidate.

Please be advised that all appointments will be made on St Mungo’s current standard Terms and Conditions (T&Cs); this also applies to any internal candidates.