Triage Officers are responsible for reviewing and risk assessing all potential fitness to practise concerns that are received by the HCPC’s Fitness to Practise department. They play an integral part in the process and are the first point of contact for those who wish to raise concerns about HCPC registrants.

The ideal candidate will have experience of case management and risk assessment, with an understanding of professional regulation or experiencing of working within a legislative framework. They should have excellent verbal and written skills and be able to independently progress cases in line with legislation, defined policies and guidance. They should be well organised, be able to multi-task and prioritise their work depending on the assessed risk and deadlines set for them. The role also requires attention to detail whilst being able to review large amounts of information within short timeframes.

The people we work with are central to helping us achieve effective and efficient regulation and in return we offer our employees generous benefits. As a member of the team you will have access to wide range of employee schemes and benefits including:  

• 30 days annual leave plus discretionary days at Christmas
• Interest free season ticket loan  
• Cycle to work scheme
• 7% employer contribution pension  
• Employee discounts on gym membership and a broad range of retail outlets
• Flexible working options
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Alongside our excellent employee benefits, we are committed to your ongoing learning and development to build your skills, experience, and career. 

You can find out more about our benefits on our website.

Closing Date: 22 July 2020 (All vacancies will close at 1pm)

Interview Date: 10 August 2020

Further information on this role is detailed in the job description and person specification.

The HCPC welcomes applicants from all sections of the community and we promote equality of opportunity, diversity and inclusion.

Are you an experienced fundraiser who shares the Jesuit Refugee Service’s (JRS) vison of a world where all who have to flee their homes are welcomed with love?

JRS UK is seeking to recruit an experienced Fundraising Officer on a part-time basis (3 days, 22.5 hours a week) who will have primary responsibility for raising income from charitable trusts and foundations. 

This new role seeks to develop JRS UK’s trusts and foundations income through building on the existing strong relationships we have with trusts, and developing new ones. The Fundraising Officer will be responsible for securing grant income for the different projects of JRS UK’s work to accompany, serve, and advocate for the rights of refugees and forcibly displaced people. 

The role will suit someone who is passionate about researching potential grant funders who would be interested in supporting its work with asylum seekers who’ve been made destitute as a consequence of government policies, and those held in immigration detention; someone with excellent written communication skills to draft inspiring applications, sharing the impact of its work with over 300 destitute refugees across Greater London. 

A self-starter, the Fundraising Officer will work independently, with support from the Communications & Development Manager and the Director, to manage a diverse portfolio of relationships to secure funding and support for JRS UK’s work, typically in the region of £1,000 to £50,000. 

This role comes at an exciting time in JRS UK’s history as the organisation looks to increase awareness of its work, with ambitious plans to grow income from trusts & foundations. The Fundraising Officer will play a pivotal role in ensuring JRS UK diversifies and stabilises its income streams, ensuring the organisation can continue to accompany and serve refugees and those who are forcibly displaced. 

This role will suit a confident, proactive and successful fundraiser, with good organisational skills and attention to detail, who is able to build positive relationships with a range of supporters, volunteers, staff, and refugees. 

Recruitment during COVID-19 restrictions
During the COVID-19 restrictions, our interviews will be by video call.
Additionally, the successful applicant will be fully supported to work from home for the initial period where restrictions on non-essential travel are in place.

About us
Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.

The brilliant Individual Supporters Team at Crisis plays a key role in our successful and innovative Fundraising Programme – raising in excess of £30m per year. The team is vital to the long-term income growth of the organisation, recruiting new individual supporters and increasing the engagement of existing supporters through an audience – led communications programme of diverse channels and products and the production of the data files that work alongside our fantastic creatives are key.

Now is an exciting time to join Crisis as we are being more proactive in the way we work and becoming more agile every day and is currently implementing productivity tools such as Atlassian Confluence/Jira to make our jobs more streamlined across the organisation.

About the role
As Supporter Data Executive you will support the team in producing data selections, large and small, for a range of communications that go out to our wonderful supporters through various channels to update them on our work and what they can do to help. You also get to work alongside the creative teams and help with live laser proofs for mailings to ensure the data you’ve supplied is being used as intended.

About you
To be successful in this role you will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and have extensive experience of producing data selections using Blackbaud’s Raisers Edge 7 and either Excel or Access for data manipulation. Have the ability to work on own initiative, and strong proactive approach to ensuring delivery, especially at the moment whilst we are working from but also a key player and part of a team whereby, we work together to ensure all deadlines are met.

Benefits
As a member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:

• Interest free loans to purchase a train season ticket or a bike or for a deposit to secure a tenancy
• Mandatory pension scheme, with an employer contribution of 8.5%
• 25 days’ annual leave which increases with service to 28 days

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.

How to apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please visit our website to apply online. The job description is available on our website by clicking on the 'Vacancy Details' button.

Please address points 1, 3, 4, 7 & 9 only from the Person Specification in your supporting statement.

If you need to request an application in an alternative format, please contact the HR Team, contact details can be found on our website. 

Closing date: Monday 20 July 2020 (23:59)

We value diversity, promote equality and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness.

For more information about our work please visit our website.

Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094

Plan International UK is a global children’s charity with over 80 years’ experience of working to deliver and protect girls’ rights across the world and to address gender inequality: we are the global experts on girls’ rights.

We are currently recruiting for the new role of Database Marketing Officer in the Database Marketing & Insight team within our Individual Giving Unit. The team has business leadership responsibility for all aspects of data management, reporting and insight and works closely with the IT Business Change Team, who provide technical support and development for the database systems.

In this role, you will:

• Maintain and improve the way Plan UK collects, interprets and uses data to further our marketing activities and business insight. 

• Translate real-world and business scenarios into meaningful data flows and frameworks.

• Shape the way we work with data, in line with our aim to create a single supporter view and donor-centric experience.

You will have experience of capturing and using data within a fundraising CRM, specifically with regards to targeted marketing in the NGO sector and of implementing and maintaining data structures and tracking methodology to provide the business with clear understanding of its data. You’ll be a collaborative team worker, who has successfully delivered projects and business improvements and has the ability to train and advise colleagues with varying level of technical understanding.

Please click on the button below to apply.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of people, so that our workforce can be a good reflection of the world we live in and the children and communities we work with.

The deadline for applications is 9:00am on 28 July 2020

Interviews will take place on 4/5 August 2020

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

We are seeking a confident, self-sufficient Supporter Care Coordinator with prior line management/supervisory experience to join our fast growing Fundraising and Communications department. Reporting to the Supporter Care Manager, the Coordinator is responsible for overseeing day to day operational activity, in addition to line managing the team’s two Administrators.

The Coordinator is accountable for ensuring that the Supporter Care team works in an efficient and effective manner, adheres to agreed KPIs and SLAs, consistently meets regulatory compliance requirements, and strives to deliver a high standard of customer care that ensures that our supporters are at the forefront of everything we do.

On a day to day basis the Coordinator ensures timely, accurate and compliant administration of supporter-related activity carried out by the Supporter Care team including processing of voluntary income, management of enquiries and complaints, and maintenance of the fundraising database. The role is also responsible for all line management tasks relating to the team’s Administrators including running regular supervisions, conducting annual appraisals, supporting professional development and managing staff performance. 

The wider remit of the role includes conducting periodic reviews of team processes and procedures, identifying opportunities for development and implementing change where necessary. The Coordinator acts as a key contact for internal stakeholders across the organisation, third party suppliers including fundraising agencies, financial and non-financial supporters, and members of the public with an interest in the organisation’s work. The Coordinator also leads on role-appropriate projects and is responsible for working with the team’s Manager on more strategic tasks including contributing to the creation, implementation and ongoing development of a new Supporter Care strategy.

The remit of the role calls for someone with a strong background in customer/supporter care including an element of income processing. Prior line management/supervisory experience is essential, as is the ability to make day to day decisions on behalf of the team. The role requires someone with strong organisation and prioritisation skills, and a keen eye for detail. The ability to manage both time and workload is a must, as is the ability to work independently in addition to contributing to the efforts of the wider team. The ability to develop and maintain mutually beneficial working relationships is essential, as is the ability to communicate in an effective and professional manner.

In return, you will have regular opportunities to see the organisation’s work in action, benefit from a fantastic range of internal development and diversity initiatives, and be part of a highly motivated and extremely passionate team.

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, Carer’s and Parent’s, 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

Visit St Mungo's website to start your online application form.

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 Monday 27 July 2020

Interview and assessments on: Wednesday 5 August 2020

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.

Are you a database officer with a fundraising background? Do you have a passion for all things data? If so, come and join us and make a significant contribution to the work that we do.

• Ewell, Surrey
• 6 months FTC (with possible extension), full time
• Circa £30k per annum + Competitive Benefits

A little bit about the role…

Samaritans is looking for a Database Officer in the Supporter Services Team that sits within the Income and Finance department. The Database Officer will be responsible for ensuring the supporter database, thankQ, fully supports the Income and Finance team to maximize income generation.

The successful candidate will play a key role by ensuring timely and accurate data is available to the Income and Finance department, across the direct marketing, events and community, and high value teams.

Tasks will consist of:

• importing and exporting data to and from thankQ from a variety of sources;
• running of direct debit claims;
• supporting the fundraisers in delivering appeals;
• working within the Supporter Services team to improve supporter insight.

With excellent communication skills, the Data Officer will develop effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and external agencies.

This post is an amazing opportunity for the successful candidate to help to make a significant difference in growing the income generation programme at Samaritans, working as part of a friendly team.

If you're interested in finding out more about the role please read the attached job description as set out below.

About Samaritans

At Samaritans, our vision is that fewer people die by suicide. We believe it is preventable and that by working together we can give people the support they need before they reach crisis point. We are one of the most trusted charities in the UK and ROI, and we answer a call for help every six seconds. We have around 175 staff and more than 20,000 volunteers based across 201 branches giving emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We don’t just hear you, we listen.

Our Location

Our Central Office is located in a converted mill in Ewell, Surrey which is just over 30-minutes by train from Waterloo and 15 minutes from Wimbledon. As an employer we offer a good range of benefits, including 25 days’ holiday, 3 well-being days, Flexible working, Health Cash Plan, Pension and interest-free season ticket loans.

To apply

If you would like to apply for this role please send an updated CV and an accompanying statement, outlining your motivations for applying for the role and how you meet the stated criteria no later than 09:00am on Thursday 30th July 2020.

Recruitment during COVID-19 restrictions
During the COVID-19 restrictions, our interviews will be by video call.
Additionally, the successful applicant will be fully supported to work from home for the initial period where restrictions on non-essential travel are in place.

About us
Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.

The brilliant Individual Supporters Team at Crisis plays a key role in our successful and innovative Fundraising Programme – raising in excess of £30m per year. The team is vital to the long-term income growth of the organisation, recruiting new individual supporters and increasing the engagement of existing supporters through an audience – led communications programme of diverse channels and products and the production of the data files that work alongside our fantastic creatives are key.

Now is an exciting time to join Crisis as we are being more proactive in the way we work and becoming more agile every day and is currently implementing productivity tools such as Atlassian Confluence/Jira to make our jobs more streamlined across the organisation.

About the role
As Supporter Data Coordinator you will support the team in cleansing the information on the database, ensuring that when our data is required for selections it is a clean as it can be to avoid the team having to make the same changes time and time again. You will help to produce the end of campaign and lifetime value (LTV) data files to help aide our third-party agencies with campaign analysis. This role is additional to the team as we are expanding and you’ll work alongside another coordinator, under the line management of our Senior Supporter Data Executive within the team.

About you
To be successful in this role you will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and have experience using Blackbaud’s Raisers Edge 7 or similar Fundraising Customer Relationship Manager (CRM), have excellent numeracy skills and have a good understanding of current data protection requirements.

Benefits
As a member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:

 · Interest free loans to purchase a train season ticket or a bike or for a deposit to secure a tenancy
 · Mandatory pension scheme, with an employer contribution of 8.5%
 · 25 days’ annual leave which increases with service to 28 days

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your on-going development to build your skills, experience and career.

How to apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please visit our website to apply online. The job description is available on our website by clicking on the 'Vacancy Details' button.

Please address points 1, 2, 3 & 7 only from the Person Specification in your supporting statement.

If you need to request an application in an alternative format, please contact the HR Team, contact details can be found on our website.

Closing date: Monday 27 July 2020 (23:59)

We value diversity, promote equality and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness.

For more information about our work and to see our work in action, please visit our website.

Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094

We believe poverty is not God's plan. You are. 

Tearfund has an exciting vision to grow a global community of people who are committed to ending extreme poverty. We invite people and churches to give, pray, campaign, volunteer and make lifestyle changes with us. Fundraising is our ministry. We inspire people to live generously – in every sense of the word. Can you help us do this?

We need a highly experienced fundraiser to lead our newly formed Church and Supporter Engagement team. You will inspire a large, capable, multi-disciplinary team as they build relationships with churches and individuals to achieve a range of stretching targets, including highly ambitious income targets.

The role is responsible for:

• Delivery of key aspects of our UK Fundraising Strategy for individuals and churches 
• Acquisition, retention and development of supporters, balancing income with other response targets
• Achieving annual fundraising targets
• Aligning fundraising with Tearfund's vision, mission and brand identity 

Our ideal candidate will be a highly experienced fundraiser with extensive experience of mass market fundraising and proven experience of raising over £25m+ income per year. We are looking for a bold team leader with excellent communication, decision making and analytical skills. 

Do your skills, experience and passion match the above? Then we'd love to hear from you.

This role is full time (35 hours), flexible and remote working will be considered.

All applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs.

The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding issues. In addition, personal identification information will be submitted against a Watchlist database to check against criminal convictions as a counter-terror measure.

Action Against Medical Accidents is the charity for patient safety and justice, and we are embarking on the most exciting leg to date of our digital journey. We are implementing a new CRM to serve all our needs, and developing a digital strategy to support all of our stakeholders.

You will be an integral part of this journey, working as part of the project team and as our in house CRM expert. In conjunction with senior management you will also contribute to and develop a digital strategy for the organisation. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to play a crucial role at an exciting time for an organisation looking to further its digital maturity.

We offer a competitive salary, minimum of 25 days holiday a year (we also close the office at Christmas, and you get these days in addition to your leave allowance!) and a friendly office atmosphere. We also offer flexible working, which is fully embedded in our culture. Applications for part time (e.g. 28 hours) would be considered.

Interviews will be held week commencing 3rd August.

Are you an experienced CRM Administrator with knowledge of SQL? Database Administrator, an opportunity to join a Social Welfare Charity, based in Central London.

As the Database Administrator, reporting to the Head of IT and in partnership with the Database Manager, you will provide both operational and technical support to all fundraising teams and users of the CRM Database. 

These tasks will include:

• Providing technical support to 'business as usual' data tasks; data cleansing, data segmentation and data insights.
• Review and address issues with the existing database, technical infrastructure and processes using SQL to enhance usability and functions. 
• With the longer-term plan to migrate the current Raiser's Edge 7 database to a new CRM solution, you will also focus on an extensive period of data cleansing, testing, and validating the data and processes within the CRM before it goes live.

Our client is looking for an experienced technical user of CRM systems, ideally Raiser's Edge 7, Salesforce or MS Dynamics and strong knowledge of using SQL to help design, build, and maintain CRM systems.

Become’s services support young people in care and young care leavers to achieve their full potential, empowering them to take an active role in the key decisions and processes that impact them. Young people’s voices, opinions and needs are at the heart of our work. We take a holistic, young people led approach in our work, providing tailored advice, information and support. 

At present, Become’s Care Advice Service is primarily delivered over the phone, by email and in group and 1:1 settings through video and in the community. Common queries include issues around placements, accommodation for care leavers, education (particularly higher education), finance and contact. We deliver workshops on rights and entitlements to professionals working with young people in and from care and we also receive queries from carers, social workers, personal advisors and other professionals calling on behalf of a child or young person.

This post will be the first point of call for young people and professionals getting in touch with the service.  We are increasingly moving into digital delivery methods and would encourage candidates with experience of digital delivery to apply.

This is an exciting time to be joining Become with as we embark on delivering an ambitious 5-year strategy.We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic professional, with the skill, energy and passion for delivery excellent quality services supporting children in care and young care leavers.

Purpose of role:

To improve the lives and outcomes of children and young people in and from care by providing them with a high-quality advice and support service focusing on rights and entitlements, emotional support and wellbeing.

To work as part of a team to deliver, and help develop, Become’s offer of programmes and services to children and young people. 

Main responsibilities:

• To provide children and young people, and professionals working with them, prompt, high quality, accurate advice and emotional support across a range of platforms including over phone, social media, email/text and live chat on a range of issues arising from being in care or a care leaver.
• To deliver group workshops to children in care or care leavers that inform them about their rights and entitlements, emotional and social wellbeing both face to face, through outreach and community links and on online video conferencing platforms (currently exclusively online).
• To hold a caseload of young people with ongoing and higher support needs.
• To build constructive relationships with a range of appropriate agencies and services across local authority, education and community settings to develop and strengthen referral pathways.
• To take a holistic, youth centred approach to providing advice, guidance and support.
• To work with the Policy, Campaigns and Communications team to promote the service and identify themes and trends arising from your work to help inform our policy and campaigning work.
• To utilise monitoring and evaluation tools to record progress and outcomes, carrying out pre- and post- assessment, demonstrating impact of services for young people. 
• To promote Become’s programmes of support in a range of education and community settings and recruit new looked-after children and care leavers to participate.
• To appropriately address safeguarding concerns according to Become’s Safeguarding Policy
• To record case notes and keep the database system up to date with relevant information in line with Becomes quality standards.
• To take part in supervision, team meetings and contribute positively to the wider team.
• To work closely with the Senior Advice & Support Officer to ensure that advice and information provided follows Becomes policies, procedures and framework.
• To support in the development and delivery of Become’s training packages, including supporting care-experienced young people to co-design and deliver 
• To undertake any other reasonable duties as required by management.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

· At least two years’ experience of successful direct work with young people. This may be in advice and guidance, youth work, participation, educational or similar setting

· Detailed, up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and local authority practice in relation to children in care and young care leavers

· Excellent knowledge of the key issues relating to children in care and young care leavers – including housing

· Experience advocating on behalf of young people and ability to respond appropriately and sensitively to requests for help

· Experience providing advice and guidance over the phone, email and text

· Ability to build rapport with young people and professionals

· Ability to communicate complex concepts in an accessible manner to children and young people

· Ability to write clear concise case recordings and responses to professionals and young people

· Experience of case work, supporting vulnerable young people with various needs including mental health

· Experience of planning and delivering group work and training

· Excellent organisation, time management and self-administration

· Excellent IT skills, proficient in the use of Office365, Microsoft Office, database systems and online service delivery

· A thorough understanding of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults

· Commitment to the vision, mission and values of the charity and passion about improving the lives of looked after children and young people.

· A qualification or degree applicable to work with advice and guidance work with young people or advice and guidance (e.g. youth work, teaching, youth coaching, advice & guidance etc.)

Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services for victims of all forms of gender-based violence (domestic, sexual, so called ‘honour’ violence, modern slavery and human trafficking, prostitution, forced marriage, stalking and FGM). Every day we support over 6,000 women and children in our national network of services.  These include Independent Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence Advocacy services (IDVAs/ISVAs and IGVAs), community outreach, specialist refuge accommodation, sanctuary services, culturally-specific services and the Freephone 24 Hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline. We advise Government and lobby hard to keep violence against women and girls high on the public agenda. We run award-winning prevention and public education campaigns, manage a busy press office and website, and we are an accredited training provider. We give a voice to the voiceless.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual who is highly organised and who wants to support all areas of fundraising. The post will join the passionate and dynamic fundraising team at Refuge, and support the goal of creating a world where violence against women and girls (VAWG) is not tolerated.

As Senior Supporter Care Executive, you will be responsible for providing the highest possible care and stewardship to our supporters; ensuring they feel valued, inspired and continue to support us. Working closely with the Community & Events and Individual Giving teams you will play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional supporter care to both new and existing supporters. In this role you will also support the database team with daily income processing and reconciliation as well as maintaining the accuracy and integrity on our CRM.

You will be driven and self-motivated, comfortable making decisions within agreed delegation levels. You will be able to work as part of the wider fundraising team and have the ability to work under pressure. This is an exciting opportunity for the right individual, being part of a new strategy and with personal development built in.

All candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the feminist values of empowerment and equality which underpin all of our work. Successful applicants will be expected to work within Refuge’s Values and Behaviour Framework and demonstrate these in their everyday work.

Competitive salary offering annual progression within points of the salary grade, 28 days annual leave increasing to 30 days, pension scheme with People’s pension that includes a 6% Employer contribution, comprehensive EAP.

Refuge is proud to be a leader in its field and an employer of choice with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development. We offer the first Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) accredited qualification for our profession. 

Please visit Refuge’s website for further details and other opportunities.

Closing Date: 9th August 2020

Interview Date: 18th August 2020

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract

A Basic Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate will be required for this role.

Refuge is committed to quality, equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. 

No agencies please - as a charity we work hard to keep our costs down.

Do you have the commitment and values to make a real difference to the lives of people with dementia and their carers?

We are looking for a flexible, empathetic and reliable person who can work well as part of a small team. The work is wide-ranging, covering information and signposting, case work, group working and public awareness, mainly to people who have recently been diagnosed with dementia and their family members. 

Confident use of online channels will be expected as we are currently piloting online groups for some of our users.

The position is based in our satellite office in Plaistow, working alongside mental health professionals. 

Applicants must have experience of working with elderly people, including people with dementia, from a diverse backgrounds.

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

Please apply with a cv and supporting letter explaining how you meet the requirements of the job description.  We will be interviewing week commencing 20th July 2020.

As the Schools Project Officer you will further develop the Lambeth Young Carers’ Schools Project.Funded by the Walcot Foundation, our young carers schools project aims to reduce the negative impacts of caring on young carers’ education, thereby increasing the opportunities to reach their potential.  The project has 3 core elements:

• A programme of awareness raising in schools targeting both staff and pupils, delivered through assemblies and workshops for school staff.
• A programme of peer support groups taking place in schools to enable young carers to connect with others in the same situation and share their experiences in a supported environment, reducing their sense of isolation and creating the opportunity for new friendships to develop.
• Intensive one to one support with a cohort of young carers who have the highest levels of need.

The project works with secondary school children aged 11 - 16 who are from low income households.

If you are looking for a fast paced, rewarding project that will make a lasting difference to young carers, we would love to hear from you. 

This post is 21 hours per week 

Closing date: Monday 20th July 2020 at 9am

Interview date: Tuesday 28th July 2020