About the role

An opportunity to join our busy team, helping to share some of Practical Action’s best work with global audiences. This role provides a chance to actively engage with the global WASH and Cities sectors, and with a range of people across Practical Action’s offices in the UK, Africa and Asia. You will work closely with the head of our Cities Fit for People programme to plan and deliver work over a 9 month fixed-term period that helps us capitalise on some key moments in the international development calendar. Particular tasks will be helping to finalise and launch a new, ground-breaking report on solid waste management; and putting together materials about our work on sanitation and with informal sanitation workers to use at a number of global conferences and other events. A great opportunity for an early-stage career professional to learn about the latest innovations and debates in sustainable urban development, waste management and sanitation, and to strengthen and build your networking and engagement skills.

About you

We are looking for someone with demonstrated ability to rapidly create positive working relationships both within and outside an organisation. You will need to be able to write well for a variety of formats (online and print) and professional audiences, and have excellent communication skills. You will have a grounding in the key issues facing urban slum and low income communities, in particular in their access to WASH and solid waste services. You will have some experience of working international development, and in a multi-cultural environment. We are looking for someone who can get up to speed rapidly, is highly organised, with strong team working skills. This could be the perfect opportunity for you to gain valuable experience, hone your skills and help us share some of our best work with a global audience.

Why join us?

You will join a high performing team of HR professionals, all committed to making the world work better for everyone. You will experience and contribute to a friendly and supportive culture, working with values driven and highly engaged teams, and where work life balance and agile working is valued.

Our brand new open plan offices are located in the centre of Rugby and near to Rugby train station but we also offer free parking.

In addition, we offer the following benefits:

• Full time roles are contracted at 35 hours perweek.

• Most staff in the UK are currently working from home due to coronavirus and we expect to it be this way for the next few months. It is however our normal practice to operate an agile working policy, where flexible working hours are enabled as well as remote working (2 days per week depending on the role).

• 26 days holiday rising with continuous service,in addition to public holidays

• Pension scheme - employer contributes 10.5% salary and the employee contributes 5%.

• Enhanced family friendly policies, including maternity, adoption, paternity and shared parental leave.

• Life assurance (3 x annualsalary).

• Bike to Work scheme.

About us

We are an international development organisation putting ingenious ideas to work so people in poverty can change their world.

We help people find solutions to some of the world’s toughest problems. Challenges made worse by catastrophic climate change and persistent gender inequality. We work with communities to develop ingenious, lasting and locally owned solutions for agriculture, water and waste management, climate resilience and clean energy. And we share what works with others, so answers that start small can grow big.

We’re a global change-making group. The group consists of a UK registered charity with community projects in Africa, Asia and Latin America, an independent development publishing company and a technical consulting service. We combine these specialisms to multiply our impact and help shape a world that works better for everyone.

Additional information

We treat all applications for employment on their merits and do not take into consideration any factors that are not relevant to the job such as disability, race, age, religion, gender, gender reassignment or sexual orientation.

Practical Action are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults and as such candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks.

Please note that should we recruit a suitable candidate before the closing date, we will close applications earlier than the specified date.

The successful applicant must have the pre-existing right to both live and work in the UK.

The Role

This is an exciting new role that will steer the development of a new youth led development opportunities platform, building on the legacy of O2 Go Think Big, the current platform. You will build a youth team to evolve and deliver a digital hub and programme providing youth work support,  information, insight, inspiration and a range of opportunities to 16-24 year olds to improve their next steps and employability readiness.

At the heart of this is the engagement of young people in shaping and steering the programme as it establishes and grows. You will be the enabler; supporting young people to lead and flourish whilst providing a great source of support for other young people.

Working with NYA colleagues and stakeholders, you will secure great partnerships with corporates, national and regional organisations within the youth and careers landscape to broaden the offer and create sustainable funding. Excellent youth work practice will support a team of young people to develop and deliver this project.  Your operational management skills will ensure you are able to deliver and demonstrate success.

The platform will add value to the current employability landscape through forging strong partnerships with employability organisations, using youth work as the methodology and ethos to connect, develop and build.

The future of our platform is in the hands of young people, guided by the support of you in this role.NYA holds a unique position within the youth sector.

Who we are

We are the national body for youth work, and the Professional Statutory Regulatory Body (PSRB) for youth work in England. We are the cornerstone of a great profession and we have been transforming lives through youth work for over 50 years. We strive every day to champion, professionalise and enable great youth work, driving up the quality and quantity of safe and impactful practice.

If you feel as motivated as we do to empower young people to reach their potential and find the path to the positive and fulfilling futures they all deserve, then we would love to hear from you.

We are committed to inclusivity and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. To reflect the communities we serve, we strive to bring different backgrounds, cultures, age, experience and identity to enrich our insights and power the work we do together.

We welcome applications from groups currently under-represented in our organisation including Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups.

Why join us

Our work is vital, we are passionate and committed to what we do and we need the very best from our talented team to thrive. At NYA we operate as a people first organisation, with a flexible working approach that helps us balance our work with life. We are a predominately remotely based team across England with a head office in Leicester. Despite the geographical distance between us, our digital use, shared focus and supportive culture make us a highly connected team. We also provide committed time and funds to support personal and professional development.

We provide 25 days leave plus 8 days, life assurance scheme and 5% NYA pension contribution.

JOB DESCRIPTION SENIOR SUPPORT WORKER (CAMBRIDGESHIRE) 

Responsible to: Project Team Leader (Cambridgeshire)
Responsible for: New Arrival Support Worker & Residential Volunteer
Location: Cambridgeshire, England regular travel to Baca Office in                                                      Loughborough and Leicestershire 
Hours: 37.5 hours per week including evening and weekend work
Salary: £22000 - £25000 per annum
Contract: Permanent

Overall purpose

• To provide therapeutic support and care service to empower unaccompanied asylum seeking young people, some of whom are victims of trafficking, with dignity, strength and hope - inspiring them to become individuals who are net contributors to society.
• To partner with social workers and representatives from other agencies, for the benefit of the young people.
• To provide support, guidance and be an example to other support staff to inspiring them to be fully investing in the young people and developing their own skills and passions.

Duties & Responsibilities

• All responsibilities, as detailed for the Support Worker (see below).

Plus:

• Be a proactive and committed member of the team that seeks to establish the Rebuild service for unaccompanied young people aged 16+ in Cambridgeshire in line with Baca’s vision, mission and values, by working closely with the Project Team Leader, Leadership Team and the wider team of Baca.
• Be the Deputy Team Leader of the Support Team, supporting the team manager in day to day operations, in decision making and problem solving as part of young people service delivery.  
• To deliver young people services in line with Baca’s Theory of change, to enable young people to achieve the following outcomes, ensuring it is of the highest quality
  • Improved Physical Wellbeing,
  • Improved Emotional Wellbeing,
  • Increased engagement with Education, Employment and Training,
  • Increased Social engagement and
  • Increased Personal Safety. 
• Take the lead in decision making about young people’s progress and their transition to semi-independent placements.
• Be part of the Oncall team and deliver oncall support outside of work hours on a rota basis, which comes with additional pay per night.
• To ensure new arrival risk assessments are updated to suit the individual young person.
• Proactively participate in the training, induction and support of new support workers.
• Play an active role in developing knowledge and understanding in areas relevant to the role, and dispersing this knowledge to support workers in the team.
• Provide support and supervision for the New Arrival Support Worker & Residential Volunteer role.
• Facilitate the development and ongoing review of Baca’s young people support programme.
• Work in close partnership with social workers, other professionals and volunteers to provide a holistic development package for each young person enabling them to become independent.
• Organise and coordinate meetings where necessary to facilitate the achievement of above outcomes.
• Work closely with Baca’s teams to ensure to ensure that all processes, procedures and practises of the project are compliant with Baca’s systems.
• Provide assistance where necessary to facilitate work needed to ensure Baca’s young people accommodation are suitable for purpose and meets regulation.

General

• Be a role model, leading by example in practicing the Values of Baca.
• Play an active and supportive role within the organisation 
• Take ownership of all administrative aspects of the role.
• Maintain strict confidentiality in relation to work undertaken and ensure all confidential material is stored according to Baca’s Confidentiality statement and Data Protection Policy. 
• Treat all staff and young people fairly and without prejudice, in line with Baca’s Equality and Diversity policy 
• Be adept in employing the correct procedures for dealing with any safeguarding incidences or concerns, in line with Baca’s Child, Vulnerable Adult Protection & Safeguarding Policy 
• Adhere to all Baca’s policies and procedures. 
• Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends, in line with the needs of the team.

More information about the role and organisation can be found in the Recruitment Pack

JOB DESCRIPTION 

NEW ARRIVAL SUPPORT WORKER & RESIDENTIAL VOLUNTEER (Male)

Responsible to: Support Team Manager

Location:                 Based in Baca main office and at home for newly arrived young people in Loughborough. There will be travel throughout Loughborough and Leicester. The role may require travel to wider areas of the East Midlands and the UK.

Hours: 25 hours per week – evening and weekend work with daytime shifts

Salary Band: £18,500 to £22,000 per annum pro rata

Benefits in kind: Rent-free accommodation, including Wifi, gas, electric and council tax bills.

Contract: Permanent 

Overall Purpose 

• To provide support and care to the young people who are newly arrived in the country, providing the foundations for them to rebuild their lives with dignity, strengthen their resilience and inspire hope for their futures. 
• To partner with social workers and representatives from other agencies, for the benefit of the young people.

This work is essential in enabling us to deliver our therapeutic support for all areas of a young person’s life.

Duties & Responsibilities  

• To be a support worker for newly arrived young people who are in the care of Baca in all areas of the young person’s life, supporting them from first arrival through to their move to semi-independence.
• To welcome new arrivals into the accommodation and communicate basic information about the house, making them feel safe and able to rest; with compassion without discrimination of age, race, colour or behavioural issues.
• To enable young people to achieve the following outcomes increased physical wellbeing, increased emotional wellbeing, improved personal safety, increased social engagement and increased engagement with education, employment and training.
• To enable young people to live with positive values and good boundaries.
• To be a proactive role model for the young people, enabling them to learn day to day living skills and helping them integrate positively with the local community.
• Training young people in living skills such as washing, cleaning, cooking and safety, food shopping and budgeting; proactively and intentionally in line with the Baca independent living preparation plan.
• Helping young people settle into a routine which will include education and social activities.
• Work in close partnership with social workers and other professionals and volunteers to provide a holistic development package for each young person enabling them to become independent.
• Maintaining very good communication with relevant members of the Rebuild Team and relevant social workers through regular appropriate reporting.
• To work collaboratively with the rest of the Rebuild Team to ensure all young people are safeguarded and supported to rebuild their lives.
• Complete and update all admin work as part of the role such as month end reports and support plans on time and in a consistent manner.
• Playing an active role in developing knowledge and understanding in areas relevant to the role and especially in the areas of asylum and refugee law, trafficking, supporting separated children and the cultures of different nations relevant to Baca.

General 

• Be a role model, leading by example in practicing the Values of Baca.
• Play an active and supportive role within the organisation 
• Take ownership of all administrative aspects of the role.
• Maintain strict confidentiality in relation to work undertaken and ensure all confidential material is stored according to Baca’s Confidentiality statement and Data Protection Policy. 
• Treat all staff and young people fairly and without prejudice, in line with Baca’s Equality and Diversity policy 
• Be aware of the correct procedures for dealing with any safeguarding incidences or concerns, in line with Baca’s Child, Vulnerable Adult Protection & Safeguarding Policy 
• Adhere to all Baca’s policies and procedures. 

Further information is available in the recruitment pack on our website. 

The closing date for application is the 31st of May 2021. The role will require an enhanced DBS. Interviews will be week commencing the 7th of June 2021. 

Start Date for the role is 1st of September 2021.

Support Coordinator

This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to support them following stroke. We’re looking for an innovative, passionate and professional individual with excellent communication and organisational skills to join our Stroke Recovery Service based in Leicester.

Position: Stroke Association Support Coordinator

Location: Home Based in Leicester with regular travel across the service area

Hours: 19 hours per week

Salary: Circa £12,540 per annum

Contract: Permanent. Our services are contracted; we currently have funding for this contract until 31 March 2022

Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.

Closing Date: 16 May 2021

Interview Date: 20 May 2021

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic interviews may be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application

The Role

The service aims to identify and address the needs of stroke survivors and carers across the stroke pathway, by providing a range of innovative support solutions, supporting them to meet their desired outcomes.

A key part of the role will be to recruit, train and manage a team of volunteers, to support service users and the delivery of the service.

Reporting to the Stroke Association Support Manager, the Stroke Association Support Coordinator will:

• Provide personalised information, advice and support.
• Complete needs assessments with stroke survivors and support them to develop a stroke recovery plan.
• Provide regular reviews to support people in establishing and achieving their own personal goals. 
• Support clients to make informed lifestyle changes which will help them to prevent further strokes.

About You

The Stroke Association Support Coordinator will have experience/background in:

• A caring profession ideally with experience of supporting people with disabilities.
• Excellent IT skills to enable you to capture your work on a database and provide support through virtual means as required.

You will be organised and able to work independently, to manage your priorities to deliver a quality service. 

This role is home based, but extensive travel is required across the local area and occasionally further afield.

The use of a car with business use cover and the ability to drive is essential to be able to fulfil the requirements of the role.

To fulfil the role, you must have the right to work in the U.K

In return…

This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to support them following stroke and to raise stroke awareness in the local population. We offer a host of amazing benefits and flexible working options, with opportunities to progress your career.

About the Organisation

Stroke Association. Rebuilding lives after stroke.

We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there. We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives. Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help us rebuild them and join our team.

You may also have experience in areas such as Care Coordinator, Stroke Support, Stroke, Care, Care Worker, Support Worker, Carer, Care Team Leader, Support Team Leader, Volunteering Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Support Group, Support and Advice, Social Care, Case, Stroke Recovery, Charity, Carer Support, Support Service, Vulnerable Adult.

Inspire Mentors work within schools to develop and increase confidence, motivation, aspirations and attendance. Following a period of growth, Leicester City in the Community has a fantastic opportunity for an Inspire Mentor to join our dynamic team. 

Who we are 

Leicestershire is made up of vibrant, ambitious and resilient communities. Leicester City in the Community support these groups, and the people within them, through exciting programmes with a passionate and dedicated team at its core.

We aim to Engage, Inspire and Empower through Togetherness, Respect and Pride, changing lives and transforming communities. 

About the role

The ‘Inspire’ Programme’ is a targeted programme delivered in secondary schools in and around Leicestershire. The purpose of ‘Inspire’ is to work with young people who have been identified to be at risk of becoming disengaged.

Using a range of innovative interventions, Inspire Mentors work within schools to develop and increase confidence, motivation, aspirations and attendance.

Through 1:1 support and small group sessions, our mentors identify barriers to learning and create extra-curricular opportunities to re-engage young people with mainstream education. 

Who we’re looking for

If you are passionate about supporting young people to reach their potential, are creative in your approach and are an excellent communicator we want to hear from you.

Skills required for success:

• Ability to empower young people to overcome potential barriers to education
• Experience of creating strong and appropriate relationships, with internal and external partners.
• Able to encourage, motivate and enthuse young people to participate, promoting positive attitudes towards education.
• Ability to work on own initiative, providing alternative learning opportunities for young people.

Essential requirements:

• Experience of working with young people
• Experience working within an educational setting
• Must satisfy relevant pre-employment checks including enhanced DBS check
• Ability to travel regularly across multiple sites. 

We are looking for an experienced professional to join our friendly team to support The Survivors Trust (TST) Training Team through carrying out administrative duties and supporting students to increase TSTs capacity to deliver bespoke training, one day workshops and our accredited training programmes including our Independent Sexual Violence Adviser (ISVA) Practitioner Diploma Programme.

The Survivors Trust (TST) is a UK-wide national membership organisation for 120 specialist voluntary sector rape and sexual abuse support services providing support for women, men, children and young people.  TST provides support and networking for member agencies; delivers accredited training; raises awareness about rape and sexual abuse and its effect on survivors, their supporters and society at large; promotes effective responses to rape and sexual abuse on a local, regional and national level.

The right candidate will ideally have previous experience of general administrative duties and have an interest in the role of the ISVA and the issues facing survivors of rape and sexual abuse in accessing support and engaging with the criminal justice system.  They will have a good knowledge of video conferencing platforms and Microsoft Office packages. They will have excellent communication skills and an ability to engage positively with students.  The role requires candidates to have an accuracy and eye for detail and awareness of issues around confidentiality.  A good level of education, the ability to articulate themselves in a friendly and professional manner and IT competency are essential.

The role will be based at our head office in Rugby, Warwickshire, and at regional locations and flexible home working as agreed.

You will be required to undergo enhanced DBS clearance to work at The Survivors Trust and references will be sought.

Location: Home based with the potential to do some face-to-face activity post COVID-19

This role will be working across Central England. Geographical areas include: Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Bedfordshire & Buckinghamshire, Staffordshire, Walsall and Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Herefordshire & Worcestershire.

The Shaw Trust, in tandem with government and the broader employment support community across the UK, is working hard to make sure we support as many individuals as possible to get and keep a job. We believe that everyone who needs help and support to attain their employment goals should be able to access it as soon as possible and that support should reflect their individual needs.

To help us in this mission we are looking to expand our employability services and looking for an Engagement Team Leader to work on our DWP Work & Health Programme Job Entry – Targeted Support (WHP JETS) Programme.

As an Engagement Team Leader, you will be responsible for managing and supporting our Engagement Advisors (WHP JETS).

The WHP JETS Engagement Team Leader role is integral to the success of our employment programme, ensuring The Engagement Team develop and maintain close working relationships with Shaw Trust Team Leaders and Employment Advisors to expand engagement opportunities for participants.

This role is perfect for an individual with experience of leading and supporting customer focused teams. The role requires a driven individual, motivated to succeed with the ability to achieve day-to-day KPI performance. You will be expected to manage a team of Engagement Advisors with a key target of increasing the number of engaged participants on programme across the CPA. This will be mainly delivered remotely via phone, video conference and other digital channels.

Shaw Trust operates on a national level with over 2,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers. We work with the government, local authorities, combined authorities, health service providers, employers, and other stakeholders – including the Education and Skills Funding Agency, Department for Work and Pensions, clinical commissioning groups and NHS Trusts.

You must have an understanding of the local and regional labour market and employment issues within Central England geographical areas including Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Bedfordshire & Buckinghamshire, Staffordshire, Walsall and Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Herefordshire and Worcestershire and able to maintain an up-to-date working knowledge of the benefit system and entitlements.

You will need to be inclusive and embrace our culture and values, putting those we serve at the heart of everything we do. You will consistently deliver high quality services to support our communities and beneficiaries.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Enhanced Pension Scheme after 6 months
• Life Assurance x 3 of your salary
• Enhanced annual leave

Shaw Trust reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

Shaw Trust is committed to a policy of equality of opportunity and inclusion. We are Disability Confident Leaders, support the guaranteed interview scheme and use of the government’s Access to Work scheme. Living our values we are keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within our organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community including from people with lived-experience and/or knowledge of disability or social exclusion. If you have accessibility requirements and would like information in a different format, contact our HR Service Centre to make alternative arrangements.

We are looking for an experienced professional to join our friendly team to support online and face-to-face delivery of our training programmes and workshops including our accredited Diploma for Independent Sexual Violence Adviser (ISVA) Practitioners and ISVA Service Managers.

The Survivors Trust (TST) is a UK-wide national membership organisation for 120 specialist voluntary sector rape and sexual abuse support services providing support for women, men, children and young people.  TST provides support and networking for member agencies; delivers accredited training; raises awareness about rape and sexual abuse and its effect on survivors, their supporters and society at large; promotes effective responses to rape and sexual abuse on a local, regional and national level.

The right candidate will ideally have previous experience of managing or working with ISVAs and have a good understanding of the role of the ISVA and the issues facing survivors of rape and sexual abuse in accessing support and engaging with the criminal justice system.  They will have a good knowledge of current policy relating to victims and survivors of rape and sexual abuse.  They will have excellent communication skills and an ability to engage positively with students. The role requires candidates to have a Level 3 Teaching Qualification (previously called PTLLS), although the right candidate would be supported to achieve this if needed. A good level of education, the ability to articulate themselves in a friendly and professional manner and IT competency are essential.

The role will be based at our head office in Rugby, Warwickshire, and at regional locations and flexible home working as agreed.

You will be required to undergo enhanced DBS clearance to work at The Survivors Trust and references will be sought.

We are recruiting for an Employment Advisor to deliver the Probation Education, Training and Employment (ETE) contract across the East Midlands of England.  Working closely with colleagues from Ingeus and the National Probation Service (NPS), you will provide support to disabled people who are on probation having completed a custodial or community sentence.

You will be responsible for progressing the client into ETE opportunities in their local area, brokering and signposting to existing provision, supporting progress towards their action plan, and helping your clients to move on and see a life outside of criminal behaviour.

You will deliver employability support through group and individual face to face support, ensuring that all support delivered is fully inclusive.

About You 

You will have experience of working with disabled people and/or offenders in an employment and training setting, of engaging employers to create job opportunities and pro-actively working in partnership with a wide range of statutory and community organisations and training providers to advance and progress your clients. 

About Leonard Cheshire 

Leonard Cheshire supports individuals to live, learn and work as independently as they choose, whatever their ability.  As the UK’s largest voluntary sector provider of services for people with disabilities, we do everything humanly possible to empower people to live their lives as freely and as fully as they choose.

What we Offer  

• A generous employer contribution to a company pension scheme with additional life cover
• Substantial annual leave, with the option to buy or sell leave
• Access to a cash health plan at favourable rates 
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme 

Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post. References will be obtained for all roles.

Shortlisting for this role may take place as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been appointed.

* No agencies please *

We are a leading UK charity and expert voice for children with cancer and we have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Health Information Executive to join our Engagement team.

You will have editorial experience demonstrating a wide range of skills in copyediting, writing and proofreading. This is an interesting and varied role for a professional who is looking to further their skills within publishing and health information production.

Our work

Each week in the UK and Ireland, more than 30 children are diagnosed with cancer. Our network of dedicated professional members work together in treatment, care and research to help shape a future where all children with cancer survive and live happy, healthy and independent lives.

We fund and support innovative world-class research and collaborate, both nationally and internationally, to drive forward improvements in childhood cancer. Our award-winning information resources help lessen the anxiety, stress and loneliness commonly felt by families, giving support throughout the cancer journey.

We are a registered charity and fundraise for our important activities through campaigns, donations and family involvement.

Main purpose of the job

To support and coordinate development and review of our portfolio of information resources in print and digital for public and healthcare professional audiences.

Closing date: 30 May 2021

£20,000 - £25,000 per annum (Regional salary weighting may apply)
Full-time, Permanent

Home based with the potential to do some face-to-face activity post COVID-19

Covering Central England (Geographical areas include: Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Bedfordshire & Buckinghamshire, Staffordshire, Walsall and Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Herefordshire & Worcestershire) 

The Shaw Trust, in tandem with government and the broader employment support community across the UK, is working hard to make sure we support as many individuals as possible to get and keep a job. We believe that everyone who needs help and support to attain their employment goals should be able to access it as soon as possible and that support should reflect their individual needs.

To help us in this mission, we are looking to expand our employability services and are looking for Employment Advisors to work on a DWP Work and Health Programme - Job Entry: Targeted Support (WHP/JETS).

As an WHP JETS Employment Advisor you will be providing advice and support to guide and encourage participants to overcome barriers to employment and achieve realistic job goals. This will be mainly delivered remotely via phone, video conference and other digital channels.

Reporting to a Team Leader, you will be expected to manage a caseload of participants, managing their journey to employment, offer advice and direction to enable participants to access support they need. The role will also involve re-building participant confidence and self-efficacy following a period on unemployment.

Shaw Trust operates on a national level with over 2,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers. We work with the government, local authorities, combined authorities, health service providers, employers, and other stakeholders – including the Education and Skills Funding Agency, Department for Work and Pensions, clinical commissioning groups and NHS Trusts.

The ideal candidate will need to be inclusive and embrace our culture and values, putting those we serve at the heart of everything we do. You will consistently deliver high quality services to support our communities and beneficiaries. Additionally an understanding of government funded employment programmes such as the Work and Health Programme would be an advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary.
• Enhanced Pension Scheme after 6 months.
• Life Assurance x 3 of your salary.
• Enhanced annual leave.

For further information and to apply online, please visit our website, via the link quoting reference: 21481.

Closing date: 28th May 2021 
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

Shaw Trust is committed to a policy of equality of opportunity and inclusion. We are Disability Confident Leaders, support the guaranteed interview scheme and use of the government’s Access to Work scheme. Living our values we are keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within our organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community including from people with lived-experience and/or knowledge of disability or social exclusion. If you have accessability requirementsand would like information in a different format please contact our HR Service Centre to make alternative arrangements. 

Location: Home based with the potential to do some face-to-face activity post COVID-19

This role will be working across Central England. Geographical areas include: Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Bedfordshire & Buckinghamshire, Staffordshire, Walsall and Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Herefordshire & Worcestershire.

The Shaw Trust, in tandem with government and the broader employment support community across the UK, is working hard to make sure we support as many individuals as possible to get and keep a job. We believe that everyone who needs help and support to attain their employment goals should be able to access it as soon as possible and that support should reflect their individual needs.

To help us in this mission we are looking to expand our employability services and looking for Self-Employment Advisors to work on a DWP Work and Health Programme - Job Entry: Targeted Support (WHP/JETS).

As a WHP JETS Self-Employment Advisor, you will be providing advice and support to guide and encourage participants to overcome barriers to start self-employment and achieve realistic job goals. This will be delivered remotely via phone, video conference and other digital channels.

Reporting to a Self-Employment Team Leader, you will be expected to support a caseload of participants, supporting them in self-employment, offering advice and direction to enable participants to access the support they need, and collecting evidence of Self Employment job starts. The role will also involve re-building participant confidence and self-efficacy following a period of unemployment.

You must have an understanding of the local and regional labour market and employment issues within Central England regions of Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Bedfordshire & Buckinghamshire, Staffordshire, Walsall and Wolverhampton, Birmingham and Herefordshire & Worcestershire and able to maintain an up-to-date working knowledge of the benefit system and entitlements.

Shaw Trust operates on a national level with over 2,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers. We work with the government, local authorities, combined authorities, health service providers, employers, and other stakeholders – including the Education and Skills Funding Agency, Department for Work and Pensions, clinical commissioning groups and NHS Trusts.

You will need to be inclusive and embrace our culture and values, putting those we serve at the heart of everything we do. You will consistently deliver high quality services to support our communities and beneficiaries in a fast paced, target driven environment. Additionally, an understanding of government funded employment programmes such as the Work and Health Programme would be an advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Enhanced Pension Scheme after 6 months
• Life Assurance x 3 of your salary
• Enhanced annual leave

Shaw Trust reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

Shaw Trust is committed to a policy of equality of opportunity and inclusion. We are Disability Confident Leaders, support the guaranteed interview scheme and use of the government’s Access to Work scheme. Living our values we are keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within our organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community including from people with lived-experience and/or knowledge of disability or social exclusion. If you have accessibility requirements and would like information in a different format, contact our HR Service Centre to make alternative arrangements.

We are looking for a compassionate, proactive individual to join our advice line team as an Advice Line Co-ordinator.

At reunite International Child Abduction Centre we provide advice, information and support to parents and family members affected by international parental child abduction and the movement of children across international borders. As an Advice Line Co-ordinator you would be speaking with parents on the telephone, as well as responding to emails and social media messages. You will work in partnership with a range of statutory and voluntary bodies and professionals, both nationally and internationally, to ensure parents and children receive the support they need.

We are looking for an effective communicator with a strong commitment to high standards of service delivery and client care. Applicants should have a proven ability to relate to people from different backgrounds and demonstrate a caring, sensitive and non-judgemental manner. No prior knowledge or experience is necessary as training will be provided in-house. 

If you are interested in the role, please read the job outline and personal specification before applying. You can apply for the role by completing our application form. Initial interviews will take place remotely with the second interview undertaken in our office.