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Bromley Mental Health Hub is part of the transformation of mental health services in the London Borough of Bromley under the NHS Long Term Plan. The service will bring together the expertise of local primary, secondary and voluntary sector mental health providers with the aim of providing flexible, holistic and integrated services for adults with mental health problems.
We are looking to hire a Senior Mental Health Advisor with experience of working within mental health services, including the prevention, recovery and self-management of mental health problems. Applicants should have strong line management and communication skills alongside experience of completing assessments, managing a diverse caseload and working in a fast-paced environment. An ability to work independently but collaboratively, to be proactive and show initiative is essential for this role.
The role will involve:
- Line management of key project staff (including supporting individuals with casework)
- Direct management of a diverse caseload
- Providing recovery-orientated individual and group-based support to adults with mental health problems
- Collaborative working with all partners involved in the Bromley Mental Health Hub
- Undertaking holistic needs and risk assessments
- Commitment to regular training and supervision
- Effective contribution to the development and continuous improvement of the service
Successful applicants will be expected to undergo an Enhanced Level Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Closing date: Sunday 6th October (11:59pm)
Likely interview date: Week beginning 14th October
We work to be there when it matters for people living with mental health problems and dementia in Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham, and Southwark
2makeit helps rehabilitate prisoners and ex-prisoners by offering them creative expression through programmes using music and the arts, mentoring, advice and guidance.
This part-time, maternity cover role co-ordinating the growth of 2makeit’s work supporting the rehabilitation of offenders in the community is home-based with travel around London and the South East and involves:
· Liaison with prisons, probation and other agencies
· Responsibility for a small caseload of service users
· Maintenance of a robust record-keeping and evaluation system
· Management and development of projects in the community.
We are looking for:
· Knowledge of current policy and practice in criminal justice, the arts and outreach or support to marginalised people
· Experience of working in the criminal justice and/or charity sector
· Excellent interpersonal, communication and listening skills
· Excellent planning and organisational skills and ability to manage a diverse workload
· Commitment to the aims of 2makeit
· Ability to work collaboratively with other partner organisations with good negotiation skills
· Discreet, sensitive and non-judgemental attitude with the ability to understand the importance of, and maintain, confidentiality.
· Excellent IT knowledge and skills.
· Willingness to work occasionally outside of normal working hours.
The appointment is subject to the completion of an enhanced DBS clearance.
2makeit helps rehabilitate those with lived experience of the criminal justice sector by using creativity to inspire more positive lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Benefits
We offer a number of benefits to team members including:
- 25 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- A bonus day of leave for your birthday
- 3% matched pension contribution
- Access to Rising Sun’s counselling service
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Health care cash plan for you and your children for a number of health treatments (e.g. dental, optical, physiotherapy etc.) as well as discounts in shops and attractions
- Up to four weeks sick pay in any 12 month period (eligible after probation period)
JOB PURPOSE
The Children and Young People’s Mentor will work within the CYP team to deliver services relating to children and young people affected by Domestic violence and Abuse.
They will hold a caseload for direct 1-1 work with young people/ girls and deliver a programme of groups in schools to adolescent girls. Responsibilities will include recording of data, reporting and completing evaluations.
They will be expected to promote the work of the Rising Sun and take a share of responsibility in delivering or assisting with promotional work within the organisation.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Service delivery
- Work 1-1 with young people (aged 11 to 15 years) affected by Domestic violence and Abuse
- Build positive working relationships with local schools to deliver this programme
- Hold own caseload and respond in a way that understands the needs of the young people the Rising Sun supports
- Work in a mentoring capacity with children and adolescents with a specific focus on domestic abuse and its impact
- Recognise the impact of domestic abuse on young people and families; showing empathy and understanding in working with these families and developing the capacity to adopt a trauma informed approach to the work
- Support and facilitate groups in schools and in the community focusing on healthy relationships, spotting red flags etc
- Work flexibly with young people and meet with them in a variety of settings such as schools, colleges and community centres, depending on their needs
- Work creatively and flexibly to help support a vulnerable and at times challenging client group.
- Build relationships with partner agencies such as social care, early help, schools, police and health services
- Attend meetings on behalf of the Rising Sun where necessary, promote multi-agency working and build positive working relationships with external agencies at all times
- Work as part of a team, supporting colleagues and building positive working-relationships with team members
- Availability to work some evenings and weekends as required
- The ability to manage time well and prioritise tasks depending on day-to-day events
General
- At all times work professionally and to a high standard, setting an example to the wider team and external partners
- A good knowledge and understanding of using IT programmes such as Word and Excel
- Complete administrative tasks as required and ensure that paperwork and evaluations are kept up to date
- Demonstrate a commitment to continued professional development, being responsible for personal learning and keeping up to date on research, relevant legislation, policy and practice, and other literature relevant to the role
- At all times protect the safety and security of the Rising Sun, service users, staff, volunteers and buildings, and the confidentiality of records and other information
- Uphold the rights of women, children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse, and proactively assess the gender specific, trauma informed needs and the safety of children and women to ensure that any risks/needs identified are addressed, having full regard to Rising Sun Safeguarding Children policy and Safeguarding Adults policy
- Be proactive and solution focussed while paying attention to detail
- Participate in supervision, training and meetings as required
- Ensure the effective implementation of Rising Sun’s policies and procedures and uphold the core values of the Rising Sun
- Work across teams and undertake such other duties, appropriate to the grade and nature of the work, as may reasonably be expected
This job description sets out the duties of the post at the time when it was drawn up and will be reviewed from time to time. Duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot of themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Knowledge and Qualifications
- A relevant qualification in working with children and young people (Desirable)
- A thorough understanding of violence against women and girls with a particular focus on domestic abuse (coercive control, sexual violence, so-called ‘honour- based violence’, forced marriage and FGM)
- Experience of working with young girls and adolescent females with focus around understanding emotions, shame and gender identity (Desirable)
- Excellent understanding of the impact of domestic violence on children and young people, families and communities
- Thorough knowledge of safeguarding practice, procedures and legislation
- Good understanding of the operation of the agencies working together to support survivors such as social services, police, MARAC etc (Desirable)
Experience
- Relevant experience of working 1 to 1 with young people
- Experience of facilitating groups with young people (Desirable)
- Experience of advocating for the rights of survivors to access safety and freedom alongside partner agencies to facilitate this
- Experience of assessing needs, safety and support planning, considering accessibility needs
- Proven track record of building and maintaining networks and working with partner agencies and other stakeholders to develop and deliver services (Desirable)
Skills
- Excellent listening and communication skills with a wide range of people of all ages and backgrounds
- The ability to work well within a team and responsibly on own initiative and of maintaining confidentiality
- A flexible, proactive approach and a good ability to prioritise work
- Good project and time management skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure and to deadlines
- Good data collection, monitoring and IT skills, including word processing and using databases and spreadsheets
General
- Work co-operatively with colleagues, statutory and non-statutory agencies
- Clear boundaries and a willingness to accept line management and make effective use of supervision
- A good understanding of the importance of confidentiality, safe practice and health and safety procedures
- A good understanding of cultural issues, anti-discriminatory practice and equal Opportunities
- A firm commitment to women, children’s and young people’s rights and to work within Rising Sun framework and its core values
- Willingness to carry out the policies and procedures of the Rising Sun and to work to agreed guidelines and codes of conduct
Our vision is a world in which all women and children live free from actual or threatened domestic abuse and all forms of violence.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role:
When someone sustains a spinal cord injury, it is a life changing experience.
Back Up’s Regional Outreach and Engagement team are the very face of the organisation and are based across the UK, working directly with spinal cord injury centres, major trauma centres and hospitals – or indeed anywhere that people affected by spinal cord injury may be.
As a Regional Coordinator, you will build relationships and take ownership for what happens in your geographical area. Whether it be providing peer support to newly injured people in a clinical setting, facilitating wheelchair skills sessions, making referrals for ongoing support or supporting volunteers and fundraisers – you will be passionate about being able to demonstrate the impact of what we do, and will see for yourself how Back Up quite literally transforms lives.
About us:
At Back Up, we have big ambitions. Over the next few years, we’re going to be transforming the lives of even more people affected by spinal cord injury.
Together we’ll be working hard to make sure everyone affected by spinal cord injury has access to the support they deserve; and we are the only spinal cord injury charity in the UK providing specific services to children and young people
At Back Up, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. Please read our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy Statement. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. We particularly welcome applications from those from black, Asian or ethnic minority backgrounds or those with higher level spinal injuries.
Back Up has been voted one of the top ten charities to work for (Third Sector Best Charities 2020). The enthusiastic, inclusive and supportive spirit of our very skilled staff ensure excellence in the services we deliver.
In 2024 Back Up won The Times and The Sunday Times Spotlight Award for Best place to work for disabled employees. As well as this, Back Up has been voted one of the top ten charities to work for (Third Sector Best Charities 2020). The enthusiastic, inclusive and supportive spirit of our very skilled staff ensure excellence in the services we deliver.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
As a ‘Disability Confident’ employer we are committed to the inclusion of candidates and employees with disabilities. If you have a disability and meet the minimum criteria of the role, set out as essential criteria in the job description, we will invite you to interview. Please let us know if you would qualify and want to take advantage of this scheme by emailing: recruitment @ backuptrust . org . uk.
Don’t meet every single requirement?
At Back Up we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every criteria in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at Back Up.
Location:
From home and able to travel extensively to hospitals and other clinical settings around the region, if required.
Occasional visits to Back Up office in Wandsworth, London and the surrounding area.
North Region: North of England (likely based North East)
How to apply
Please send:
• A CV (including two referees, one of whom should be your present or most recent employer. We will contact them after interview.)
• A (maximum) two side A4 supporting statement, saying why you want the job and explaining how you meet the criteria in the job description. This statement is crucial; CVs alone will not be accepted.
• A completed EOF. This will be kept separate from your application. It is used to help us assess the diversity of our applicants to ensure our processes are fair to all. It is optional to fill in but it will help us improve and maintain high standards.
At Back Up, we inspire people affected by spinal cord injury to get the most out of life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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At FearFree we are proud to deliver services across the Southwest to those impacted by domestic abuse, and we're excited to be expanding our offer, with the introduction of a new Rediscovering Independence through Support and Empowerment (RISE) Service.
As a Support Advisor working full time or part time, you will be a fundamental part of our team, supporting the delivery of the RISE programmes and the development of the service. The service will provide a range of trauma-informed and person-centred support, focused on supporting those impacted by abuse to access education, training, employment or volunteering.
You will be responsible for providing trauma informed support through group work and 1-1 support. Working part time or full time alongside a team of practitioners across our geographical patch in Gloucester, providing support to Bristol and North Wilts as required, the project aims to:
- Increase volunteers in FearFree and support people to access volunteering opportunities externally.
- Support individuals impacted by abuse to access training and employment.
- Help people access bespoke apprenticeships and internships.
- Support service users to increase and advance work related skills, such as the development of CVs, financial management and IT skills.
- Raise awareness of this agenda to a wider network.
The service will support victims of Domestic Abuse, Sexual Violence and Stalking aged 15 and above, alongside perpetrators of Domestic Abuse – empowering victims and reducing the risk of recidivism for perpetrators.
Our ideal candidate will have experience in working with vulnerable people and an understanding / experience of theEmployment, Training and Education (ETE) sector. They will have an understanding of trauma informed practice and ideally have experience implementing this within group and 1-1 settings. Our ideal candidate will demonstrate an understanding of Employability skills and will demonstrate the ability to proactively engage with both local employers and local support networks/organisations to promote the skills of the individuals they are supporting.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of a new service and make a real impact. You’ll have the chance to work closely with a team of passionate and dedicated individuals who are committed to making a difference in people’s lives.
We believe in providing a supportive and inclusive working environment, and we’re committed to helping you develop your skills and grow in your role. If you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding position where you can make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you. Join us at FearFree and help us to provide vital support to those who need it most.
Main responsibilities and tasks
- Work closely with the service manager to set up and develop the service, supporting its ongoing growth and expansion.
- Triage and assess service users to consider their suitability for the RISE Service.
- Utilise a trauma informed approach to help people return to or access ETE.
- Support individuals to increase work related skills, such as the development of CV writing, financial management and IT skills.
- Work with a diverse client group, creating bespoke action and support plans for each individual.
- Facilitate group support sessions in addition to one-to-one support.
- With support and advice from the Service manager, support and help develop new groups following a trauma informed approach.
- Build and further developing relationships/links with ETE providers and corporate partners to expand the provision for our service users.
- Risk assess those you are supporting and take proactive action to address risk and safeguarding concerns.
- Play an active role in the recruitment process of volunteers in addition to management of volunteers ensuring they are kept up to date and involved in the organisation, alongside able to support our service users.
- Ensure risk assessments are completed where required and safety plans are completed on time and regularly.
- Work closely with the services across FearFree, developing close working relationships and supporting clients who may be accessing support from our other services.
- Record all contact with service users and abide by confidentiality requirements.
- Record and monitor data to enable the service to be fully evaluated.
Car ownership and travel across our area is a requirement for this role.
For a full job description/person specification and to apply, please follow the link provided on this website. Interviews will take place as and when suitable applicants are identified.
FearFree is committed to encouraging equality and diversity in the workplace. We strive to be a diverse and inclusive place to work where we can all be ourselves and individual differences are recognised and valued.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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CASPA is a passionate local charity that encourages autistic pride, self-advocacy, life skills and safe, inclusive community connections. We aim to build a society in which autistic people feel understood and empowered to be their full self and live their best life.
We are recruiting for an experienced Operations Officer to support the HR and Operations team to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of our core operations functions with a strategic focus on accessibility and user experience in a neurodiverse organisation.
The Operations Officer plays a key role in the delivery of infrastructure projects and provide essential support to the effective day-to-day running of the charity and works closely with all core teams, ensuring processes operating effectively to allow CASPA to grow and adapt to the needs of our members and staff.
The ideal candidate is a resilient, solution-focused person, able to work efficiently on their own initiative and collaboratively within a team.
We are looking out for a team member with a proactive and person-centred approach when communicating with internal and external stakeholders, who takes pride in the quality of their work and is keen to learn and develop in their role.
They will ideally also understand CASPA’s key work areas.
We are particularly keen to attract those with lived experience of neurodivergence and believes in the importance of nurturing a diverse team who reflect our values.
Ability to travel in and around the Bromley area is essential to the role.
We are a person-centred organisation that recognises the commitment and passion our staff team bring to work and their dedication to delivering impactful services and support to our members. We show our appreciation by looking after our team's wellbeing and supporting them to achieve a healthy work-life balance. We offer staff benefits such as enhanced annual leave, an Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing resources, contractual sick pay, learning and development opportunities, and more.
If you are keen to join us at CASPA and believe you have what it takes to take on this role, please read through the Job Description carefully to learn more about what is required in the role and person specification.
Please apply with your CV and a one page Supporting Statement (cover letter) highlighting your motivation for the role, your motivation for working for the organisation, as well as your key skills/experience in relation to the Person Specification in the Job Description. (Please note that generic cover letters will not be accepted).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Direct Marketing Manager, Retention, is a newly developed role at the DEC, responsible for shaping and delivering new and existing supporter journeys for DEC individual, community and legacy donors, and leading a programme of improvement across all major contact points between the DEC and the public.
The Direct Marketing Manager, Retention will:
- Contribute to and develop DEC direct marketing strategies, including the refreshing, implementation and analysis of the DEC’s segmentation, to maximise future income and continually improve the retention of individual supporters for future emergency appeals,
- Lead on the production of retention and reporting back materials for individual and community supporters,
- Manage the development and maintenance of specific supporter journeys,
- Develop and oversee the materials and supporter positioning for a light touch and mainly reactive legacy marketing programme for the DEC.
Key responsibilities include:
Strategy and Planning
- Develop and implement the direct marketing retention strategy, ensuring that past learnings are built upon, and new ideas are tested.
- Develop and implement specific audience journeys for segments across both the life cycle of a DEC appeal and between appeals.
- Ensure timely and relevant communications to all direct marketing, community, and legacy audiences on the impact of their donations.
- Build an improved supporter journey strategy for new, repeat, and lapsed donors.
- Lead, design, and monitor the collection of audience insight during appeals.
Fundraising
- Develop the DEC’s donor journeys for individuals and community supporters, monitoring the development of segments and the engagement of repeat donors.
- Provide analysis during and following an appeal of performance to measure and report performance against key indicators and develop recommendations for improving impact in the next appeal.
- Support the stewardship of community fundraisers and groups in conjunction with the Supporter Services team.
Networking and building relationships
- Develop excellent working relationships with the DEC’s suppliers including creative agencies, media agencies, SMS and email suppliers, and the print/mailing house.
- Work with permanent and temporary staff at the DEC during appeals to maximise the success of the appeal.
The DEC is an equal opportunities employer and provides opportunities to learn and grow in an inclusive, supportive, and productive environment. We encourage applications from anyone who can meet the criteria, regardless of gender, race, age, disability, sexuality, or religion.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
- Salary: £30,000 - £33,000 per annum at 1.0 FTE (or pro rata equivalent if part-time).
- Working pattern: This role can be full-time or part-time at 0.8 – 1.0 FTE (30 – 37.5 hours per week). Flexible working requests will be considered.
- Contract: Permanent with a 6 months probationary period.
- Team: Operations Team
- Location: This role can be remote, hybrid, or office based. At a minimum, candidates will be required to work from the London office at least 2 days each month, as well as be able to regularly (at least weekly) travel around the country to meet clients and their families in person. At least 1/3 of the families we support are currently based in London/South East but are dispersed across England and Wales.
- Reporting to: International Safeguarding and Protection Manager
Safe Passage International (SPI) is recruiting an Arrivals and Social Support Worker to support to continuing and sustainable growth in our ground-breaking work to ensure that safe routes to sanctuary exist for all people seeking asylum, and that the young people and families we work with have dignity and safety on arrival.
This Arrivals and Social Support Worker will work with young people and families to support them in their reunification and arrival to the UK. This legal casework is facilitated by our UK Legal Team and covers a range of geographic regions inside and outside of Europe, including responding to emerging crises such as working to support people fleeing Afghanistan, Ukraine, Sudan and Palestine.
Reunification and resettlement is a difficult process. This role will involve conducting pre-arrival needs assessments, preparing the family for the reunification, and supporting them after they arrive in the UK. The Arrivals and Social Support Worker will also help young people and families transition into their new life, by supporting them with the practical and emotional aspects of resettling in the UK. You will work with the family and professionals and act as a bridge into longer term services and support. This role will also provide social support on a case-by-case basis for others in vulnerable situations, including family members pre-arrival, as well as to those on our Young Leaders Programme. This is a challenging and extremely rewarding role for candidates with a good understanding of the challenges young people and refugees face on arrival to the UK.
We are looking for candidates with strong social support skills, as detailed in the Person Specification. Experience in a similar role would be welcome, but this could also be your first paid position in the charity sector, or you could be returning to work after time out. This position will have a dedicated training budget and you will be supported to grow and develop within your role.
We value equity and diversity in our organisation and are striving to build a workforce reflective of the communities we work with. We encourage applications from people of all ethnicities, working ages, genders, sex, sexual orientations, faiths (or non), marital statuses (or non) and pregnancy status. We also have full flexible working policies to support people with disabilities and caring responsibilities. People with refugee or asylum-seeking backgrounds are experts by experience and are particularly encouraged to apply.
As a refugee charity, we offer a guaranteed interview for people with direct lived experience of seeking asylum who meet most of the essential criteria outlined in the Person Specification. If you have first-hand experience of applying for asylum in any country, please let us know in your application.
We respect that people’s identities is not defined by their past experiences and do not expect candidates to describe their lived experience during the interview process unless they wish to.
If you are excited by this role and working at Safe Passage but do not have all the experience you think is needed, we would encourage you to apply anyway and reach out for an informal chat beforehand to discuss why you would like to apply for the role and what skills or experiences you think are relevant.
If you would like an informal chat about the role and your experiences, please read through the Job Application and Guidance document attached below. Alternatively, for more information, please visit the job advert for this role on our website.
How do I apply?
Please visit our website for more information and click on the attached documents to read the full Job Description & Person Specification alongside our ‘Application Questions and Guidance’ below.
Closing date: Sunday 13th October at 11.59 pm
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join our team and make a positive difference in the lives of Young Carers in Wandsworth. We are seeking a passionate individual to facilitate social activities, mental wellbeing workshops and Young Carer groups and provide one-to-one support. This role is crucial in enabling Young Carers to balance their responsibilities and take care of their mental and emotional wellbeing. By joining us, you will play a vital part in supporting these young individuals, helping them thrive and achieve their full potential.
Please send your C.V and a comprehensive cover letter detailing how you meet the person specification
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Located in the beautiful countryside of North Cerney, Cirencester, Scrubditch Care Farm is a small but impactful charity dedicated to transforming lives. Our mission is to advance the education and well-being of adults and young people facing learning difficulties, challenging behaviors, or mental health issues, including dementia. Through hands-on training and experience in agriculture, horticulture, and related skills, we provide a nurturing environment where our participants can grow, learn, and thrive. If you are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a supportive community, we would love to hear from you.
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Student Support Worker to join our team. If you are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a supportive community, we would love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with students to provide general care for farm animals, including horse care.
- Engage students in horticultural tasks such as watering, weeding, and harvesting produce.
- Work with students on various activities including woodwork and cooking.
- Assist the Care Farm Manager and Supervisors in planning and implementing learning activities, and help maintain accurate records of student progress.
- Work alongside Care Farm Volunteers to support students in their daily activities.
- Ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with Health and Safety and Safeguarding regulations.
- Take responsibility for housekeeping in the main building, including maintaining cleaning records, monitoring fridge and freezer logs, and ensuring consumable items are well stocked.
- Participate in fundraising efforts and assist with organising events.
Qualifications:
- Experience in animal care, horticulture, or related fields is preferred.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Commitment to Health and Safety and Safeguarding standards.
- A positive, proactive attitude and a passion for helping others.
Salary: £11.50 p/h
Hours Per Week: 21
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you have experience of delivering engaging and effective supporter journeys, all the way from the strategic approach through to the processes, ways of working and developing insight-led creative?
Have you worked with agencies to support turning a supporter or customer engagement vision into reality?
Are you an inspiring leader who can motivate and support your teams to deliver their best work?
If yes, then please join us as our Supporter Engagement Lead! You’ll be part of a team of 20 supporter experience professionals and you will lead the excellent Parkinson’s UK Supporter Journeys and Supporter Email Teams to continue our ambitious drive to transform supporter engagement.
About the role
We’re working to build and grow a powerful movement of people to transform the experience of people living with Parkinson’s. A big part of how we will do that is by engaging and mobilising our existing supporters through a wide variety of channels to take additional actions in support of Parkinson’s UK
You’ll be instrumental in devising and delivering the strategic plans to achieve our ambitions for supporter engagement, as well as leading the teams responsible for delivering email and supporter journeys across the organisation.
What you’ll bring
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Demonstrable experience of turning strategic vision into operational reality
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Experience of working at a senior level, managing multiple stakeholders to deliver projects and lead busy teams
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An excellent understanding of strategic audience planning and management with a proven track record in delivering engaging, inspiring and effective comms that drive engagement and value
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An understanding of how to use data analysis and audience insight to drive change and improvement, including effective use of segmentation models
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Significant experience of effectively using email platforms, ideally Marketing Cloud, and harnessing the platform to deliver the email marketing strategy
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Experience of working on complex cross organisational projects to deliver agreed outcomes and results
Please apply by sending us your CV, together with a detailed supporting statement which will fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description.
Interviews for this role will be held:
1st stage: 02 October
2nd stage: 07 October
As well as flexible working hours, this role is offered on a flexible contract giving you the opportunity to also work from home two days a week. You’ll be required to cover your own travel expenses to the office.
Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.
· To provide housing related support to eligible migrants living in Newport.
· Provide practical and emotional support, advice, information and advocacy to migrants living in Newport. Working towards the goal of preventing homelessness, increasing connections in the local community and securing appropriate accommodation
· To liaise with a range of professionals and organisations to maximise resources for the client.
· Promote understanding, awareness and positive attitudes towards mental health and wellbeing.
· Promote equity, diversity and inclusion.
Interviews to be held 27th September 2024
We believe no one should have to face a mental health problem alone. We’re here for you. Today. Now.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Contract Type: Full time/ Permanent
Salary: £26,000 + benefits
Hours: average 39 hrs per week on a shift basis
“I genuinely look forward to going to work on a Monday – how many people can say that!” – Alex, Housing & Support Officer.
Why not be like Alex and join them as their next Housing and Support Officer and make a difference!
Do you thrive on empowering others and have the desire to support vulnerable individuals to live independently?
They believe everyone should live independent and fulfilling lives. They provide housing and support for many socially excluded and vulnerable people across Surrey, parts of Berkshire, West Sussex, and the London Borough of Sutton.
Come and join the Team and play a pivotal role in their incredible success stories, which have resulted in individuals finding stability, securing jobs, and their own homes.
If you're looking for a role where every day is different and brings new opportunities to make a meaningful difference, this is the place for you.
What You'll Be Doing
You will be joining the Team, a warm friendly and welcoming group, to provide a high-quality service to clients in Walton on Thames, Molesey, Hersham, Thames Ditton, Hinchley Wood and Cobham. They currently support 65 clients with a range of needs. Their clients include individuals who are homeless, some with mental health issues, those in recovery from substance misuse, and young people.
A little more about your day as a Housing & Support Officer:
- Act as a keyworker to clients, helping them achieve their goals and live independently.
- Family mediation and support, bringing families back together.
- Work with a community of professionals to support the right outcomes.
- Problem solving together and debriefs sharing experiences and learning as a team.
- Support clients with repair issues and repayment agreements for rent arrears.
- Carry out room inspections, health and safety checks and make rooms homely for new residents.
It is an exciting time to join the Team as you’ll also be involved in planning and running their extra-curricular workshops which range from sport activities such as basketball, table tennis and boxing, to relaxation sessions including yoga and meditation. They are always open to new ideas and projects, so if you have a particular talent or skill, please let them know!
What You'll Need
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Ability to develop non-judgmental professional relationships with clients.
- The ability to manage your own time, delivering outcomes, meeting deadlines.
- An Enhanced DBS check (to be completed by them, upon successful application).
- A fully valid driving licence and use of your own car for business purposes.
- Tick most of the boxes but not all? The best candidate rarely does. So, if you are excited by the role and can do most of what they are looking for, go ahead and apply; you could be exactly who they need.
How they’ll set you up for success
They want to make sure you have the skills and knowledge to be great in your role. So, when you join them, you will complete a tailored induction programme which will include a combination of online training, in person training, and shadowing. Plus, after two years, you will have the opportunity to undertake a relevant extended training course, whether that be a college course, Open university degree or professional qualification.
Why work there
This is a place where everyone is valued. They want to make sure colleagues have the flexibility they need to balance their personal lives and do well at work. They focus on outcomes and are open to different ways of working, including flexible hours where possible.
Their benefits are great too and include:
- 28 days annual leave per annum, plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
- An additional 1 day (pro rata) per annum wellbeing day
- A defined contribution pension scheme
- Interest-free staff loans
- The opportunity to buy or sell up to five days annual leave per holiday year
- Life assurance cover
What's Next
They are all about celebrating diversity because they know it's key to success. They're committed to being inclusive, so if you're passionate about what you do and share their values, they want to hear from you!
If you need any adjustments during the application or selection process, please let them know, and they'll be happy to help.
They review CVs as they receive them and interview as soon as they have applications that look like a good match, so apply as soon as you can to avoid missing out.
You may have experience in the following: Support Officer, Resident Support Officer, Housing Caseworker, Housing Liaison Officer, Accommodation Support Officer, Supported Housing Officer, Housing Needs Officer, Housing Advice Worker, Homelessness Support Officer, Housing Coordinator, Tenant Liaison Officer, Housing Welfare Officer, Residential Services Officer, and Community Housing Officer.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Are you passionate about making a real difference to the lives of unpaid carers? Do you have the skills and dedication to support impactful projects that provide essential support and services to unpaid carers? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
We are seeking a dynamic, motivated and organised Project Officer to join our Innovation and development team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in coordinating and managing projects aimed at supporting unpaid carers and Carers First teams; at times working in partnership with other organisations. This role includes planning, delivering, implementing, and evaluating projects, to ensure they meet our strategic objectives and deliver real impact to the carer community.
This role requires a proactive individual with a passion to ensuring carers receive relevant and essential information bespoke to their individual caring situation. The ability to work in co-production and collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders, and interest in driving forward the delivery of the Carers First Strategy, to reach and provide better support to more carers.
As a Project Officer, you will play a crucial role in developing and delivering programmes aimed at enhancing the support we provide to unpaid carers. You will work closely with our team, partners, and stakeholders to ensure our projects meet the highest standards.
To apply for a role with Carers First, please complete in full our online application form via our website. Appointments are subject to Carers First receiving an appropriate disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service that we consider acceptable.
We encourage and welcome applications regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age.
If you would like to discuss this role confidentially, please contact and we will be happy to organise for one of the Team to contact you.
Please note that if you have not been contacted within one week of submitting your online application, that your application has not been successful.
Equal Opportunities Employer
Positive Collaborative Ambitious
Our new three-year strategy will enable us to grow our work to reach and support significantly more carers delivering innovative programmes of support
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Working hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (part-time to be considered)
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Financial Planning and Analysis Lead to join our Finance and Commercial Directorate at the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG). This position is a new role based in the Finance Department and reporting to the Finance Director. As the Financial Planning and Analysis Lead, you will be the departmental lead for financial planning, budgets, financial reporting and modelling, your role will lead our team of dedicated Finance Business Partners. You will work closely with the senior leadership team as a strategic advisor to develop analytic insights to support our ambition to improve women’s healthcare across the world
Responsibilities:
- Lead the College's annual budget-setting process
- Provide long-term financial planning support for the College
- Oversee the production of monthly management accounts
- Build and maintain strong relationships with budget managers and senior leaders, offering expert financial advice and support.
- Manage, motivate and develop a team of Finance Business Partners
For the full list of key responsibilities, please check the recruitment pack on our careers site.
About you
You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent) with expertise in financial planning, management reporting and leadership within a finance function. Your ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to various stakeholders, combined with your strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, will be key to your success in this role. Experience within the not-for-profit sector and familiarity with charity accounting rules are highly desirable.
Requirements
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent)
- Demonstrable practical knowledge of financial planning, reporting and analysis
- Proven capability in leading and managing a finance team
- Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with financial software packages
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Our culture and benefits
As a valued member of the team, you will be located in our stunning offices close to Borough Market. We offer a friendly; values led working culture with an excellent benefits package that includes:
- Agile and flexible working
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and office closure from 25 December to 1 January
- Up to 10% employer pension contribution after probation
- Enhanced wellbeing and family leave and pay policies
- Interest-free bike and season ticket loans after probation
- Tailored Learning and Development and study leave
- Affinity staff networks
- Free lunch in our beautiful Union Street building
- Employee assistance programme
- Life assurance and income protection schemes
- Lifestyle discounts
For a full list of the benefits we offer, please visit our careers site.
How to apply
- Closing date: 10.00 am on Monday 23 September 2024
- We will be interviewing successful candidates in the week commencing 30 September.
We believe that diverse teams will deliver the best outcomes for women's healthcare and we strive to be an inclusive employer. We are therefore looking for candidates whose backgrounds, experience and identity enhance the diversity of our existing team. We are particularly encouraging applications from underrepresented groups at the College such as those from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds and those with a disability. To find out more, please see our Diversity Policy and Equal Opportunities Policy.
We are only accepting applicants with a right to work in the UK; we are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa.
About us
The RCOG is a professional membership association dedicated to improving women’s health care across the world. We do this by setting standards for clinical practice, providing doctors with training and lifelong learning, and working with partners to advocate for women’s health and health care across their life course. We are a global leader in this specialist area, supporting 16,000 members in the UK and internationally.
We are a values-led organisation placing high standards, innovation, openness, inclusiveness and trust at the centre of all we do.