• 9-months fixed term role with a possibility to go permanent
• Full-time, 35 hours per week post
• Normally based at CMS House, Oxford. However currently CMS employees are working from home following government guidance, and will continue to do so until the government advises office working.
• Starting salary £24,425 and generous pension contribution: up to 15 per cent employer contribution on annual salary
• As an equal opportunities’ employer, we particularly welcome applications from individuals from minority groups as they are currently underrepresented within our organisation. All appointments are made on merit of skill, experience and potential as laid down in the job description and person specification.

Do you have a gift of administration with an eye for details? If so, please consider this exciting fixed term role in the Fundraising for Mission team as Supporter Care Assistant. The Church Relations Team is responsible for engaging the UK church in the cause of mission, increasing awareness and understanding of mission, and facilitating fruitful partnership through fostering and developing relationships. 

This role will play a key part in the running of the department and promoting the fundraising function across Church Mission Society. There are three main elements to this role: data processing; supporter care; and team support, as such the post holder will work closely cross-team to assist with the day to day handling of data processing and queries, gift acknowledgement, event administration, and maintaining donor relationships.

It is essential that the successful candidate be educated to at least GCSE level, possess at least one year’s data entry experience, and have excellent customer care skills. It is also a requirement for this post holder to be in sympathy with the aims and values of CMS, which are detailed on the CMS website.

Further details can be found in the job description and person specification available to download.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications:

Midnight on Sunday 3 January 2021

Interviews will be held on the 14th or 15th January 2021at CMS House, Oxford or Zoom depending on government guidance.

Candidates for this role must already be eligible to work in the UK, with a valid visa and work permit if required.

We are looking for an HR professional, with experience of TUPE and managing HR activities through transfer, to support The Start Well Trust through a period of organisational change.

The Start Well Trust brings together three local Children’s Centre organisations (including Home-Start Greenwich) to deliver an innovative model for Health Visiting, that wraps integrated services securely around children and families.

Home-Start Greenwich is providing HR support to the Start Well Trust during mobilisation and this role will support the TUPE transfer of around 100 staff from an NHS Trust to the Start Well Trust.Experience of NHS terms and conditions and policies and practice essential.

Full details can be found in the Job Description and person specification.

Are you a compassionate individual who would like to offer support to victims and survivors of sexual violence?

Have you got some experience of supporting individuals who have experienced sexual violence and abuse, whether in a paid or voluntary capacity?

Then we want to hear from you!

Who are we?

Aurora New Dawn is a feminist led charity dedicated to ending violence against women and children, and hidden violence. Since 2011, we have offered safety, support, advocacy, and empowerment to survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence and stalking. We are a passionate and enthusiastic team, delivering a variety of services across Hampshire and beyond.

Job Outline:

As an ISVA you will provide high quality, proactive (non- therapeutic) support to victims of sexual violence (aged 18+), particularly through the criminal justice process.  You will assess each client’s individual needs, inform them about their options, support them in accessing relevant services, and keep them informed about the progress of their case. You will work within a multi-agency framework, working alongside a variety of other professionals to ensure that your clients get the support and information they need.

Core Duties include:

1. Providing both face to face and telephone support to those who have experienced sexual violence.
2. Managing a case load ensuring that each client receives the appropriate service individual to their needs, both at the time of crisis and in the longer term, to include:

• Identifying the support needs of each individual client via a holistic assessment process.
• Providing information and support, with a focus on enabling your clients to make informed choices about the options available to them.
• Supporting your clients through the criminal justice process, including support and attendance at court, as required.
• Advocating on behalf of your clients with other agencies as required, maintaining an independent role, and ensuring that their needs remain central at all times.
• Working within a multi-agency framework, and liaising with other statutory and voluntary agencies.

What we’re looking for:

We are looking for someone with:

• Experience of working with individuals who have experienced sexual violence, whether in a paid or voluntary capacit
• An excellent understanding of sexual violence, including the impact on victims, their families and their children.Knowledge of civil and criminal justice remedies for victims of sexual violence.
• An understanding of safeguarding issues, and the legal responsibilities surrounding these.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and advisory skills - both written and verbal - when interacting with a range of agencies and individuals.
• Good Crisis management skills and the ability to deal with stressful and difficult situations.
• Use of a vehicle and a full, clean, UK driving license. Please note: due to the nature of the post it is an essential requirement that applicants are able to drive.

Additional information:  

Details of how to apply can be found via our website. 

DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

This post is usually based in Portsmouth. Some remote/home working is temporarily in place due to COVID-19, with office space available for those who cannot work remotely. Please note: Staff are required to attend the office as directed, dependant on the needs of the service, including during their induction period. 

We support clients across Portsmouth, Havant, Fareham and Gosport. As such, regular local travel will be required. Please note: use of your own vehicle is an essential requirement of this post.

This is a fixed term contract, currently in place until 31st March 2021. Continuation will be dependent on funding.

*Please note: This post is open to Female applicants only, as a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010

3 x vacancies

Three fixed term contracts working 2 days a week 17.5 hours

SAP = Southwark Advice Plus 2 roles ending 31.05.2021
BWC = Bank Workers Charity 1 role ending 30.06.2021

About the Role

This is a role where you can make a difference.

You will provide independent and confidential information, advice and guidance, along with mentoring support to disabled clients to facilitate their increased financial security, economic contribution and participation in society.  You will help improve their confidence and resilience with the aim of increasing their independence.

About You

Educated to A level standard and with an NVQ IAG qualification at level 3 or equivalent, you will have demonstrable experience of delivering IAG including debt advice for which you hold accredited qualification. You will have experience of working with disabled people, be able to advise on solutions across a range of subject areas and bring a knowledge of statutory support that is available for them.

You will have the ability to work in an accessible way with a range of disabled clients.  You will have strong research, networking and referral skills, along with highly developed inter-personal, negotiating, listening and mentoring skills.  You will be able to work on sensitive and challenging issues, be well organised, with excellent written and verbal communication skills along with the ability to work to tight deadlines.

We seek candidates with a genuine commitment to the values and ethos of Leonard Cheshire.

About Leonard Cheshire

Leonard Cheshire supports individuals to live, learn and work as independently as they choose, whatever their ability.  We are the UK's largest voluntary sector provider of services for people with disabilities, opening doors to opportunity, choice and support around the globe. This is an exciting time to join us with our new brand and as we grow our reach across communities.

What we Offer

• Fair and competitive pay rates
• 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.

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

*No agencies*

Citizens Advice Oxfordshire South and Vale operates from 4 main advice centres (Abingdon, Didcot, Henley, Thame) and 3 outreaches. We advise about 11,000 people each year.

We need an experienced, qualified Debt adviser to be part of our debt advice team which provides efficient and effective debt advice and/or casework. You will have the ability to interview clients using sensitive listening and questioning skills to get to the root of the issues and empower clients, whilst maintaining structure and control of meetings and have good IT skills. You will have a commitment to the aims and principles of the Citizens Advice Service. You should have at least 1 year’s debt adviser experience within in a citizens advice setting or equivalent.

Salary: £25,512 fte pro rata.

Hours: Up to 14 hours pr week to be agreed.

Duration: initially up to 31/3/2021. (With further 1 year extension to be agreed)

Location: Home working / or office location (We are happy to support remote working)

Closing date for applications is Monday 7th December 2020

Interview dates will be either the 15th or 17th December 2020

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.

You will need to have a good understanding of databases and how they are used in a fundraising environment and be fully computer literate.  As a good communicator you will act as the first point of call for fundraising enquiries. Your experience and ability to organise yourself will ensure that you are able to cope with a busy workload and ideally, you will have experience of working in an office environment. 

As a proactive member of the team with a keen eye for detail, you will be able to work under your own initiative. You will have strong organisational skills, with the ability to juggle many tasks at once. You will have strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to write your own correspondence.

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. 

lease visit Refuge’s website for further details and other opportunities:

Closing date: 03 January 2021
Interview date: 12 January 2021

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. 

Family Matters (FM) is looking for an Independent Sexual Violence Advisor based in West Kent. FM is an independent charity for people affected by sexual crime in Kent.

Your primary role will be to provide a pro-active service for adults who have experienced sexual violence, when required within and outside the criminal justice system, throughout Kent.

This involves risk assessment, helping clients access their rights, along with health and other services they require, monitoring and keeping victims informed of case progress and providing support through the criminal justice system. You must have extensive experience of planning and delivering caseloads, with strong crisis management skills and an understanding of the needs of victims experiencing sexual violence, particularly adults. You will have an approved and accredited ISVA qualification or a willingness to undertake the ISVA qualification.

You will be required to attend relevant meetings and will provide regular reports to your line manager and also undertake talks and presentations to local groups and agencies on the work of Family Matters, developing networks and partnerships and increasing the role of the service in the community. Good IT skills, knowledge of criminal justice issues and an understanding of the effects a court appearance can have on victims and witnesses of crime are also essential. You will be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with people from all areas of the community and be able to assist with the monitoring, evaluation and administration of written statistical reports on the project management for our external funders.

Hours: 35 hours per week. Between the hours of 8am-8pm when required, Monday to Friday.

Person specification

Essential – Personal qualities

An empathetic, non-judgemental and compassionate attitude and a genuine desire to support those affected by rape or sexual abuse.

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to provide emotional support to others and quickly build a rapport with our clients in person or over telephone, email or instant messenger.

A calm and confident approach to supporting clients who may be vulnerable or distressed.

Exemplary communication skills with the ability to listen to, understand and address the requirements, concerns and questions of our clients.

A team-player with a positive outlook and strong work ethic.

Self-awareness and emotional resilience.

Essential – Knowledge, Qualifications or Training

A good standard of English language.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Knowledge of office management systems and procedures

A confident computer user with good ICT skills.

An awareness of confidentiality, data protection, safeguarding and appropriate boundaries.

Desirable

Experience in a helping role

An interest in charitable activities

Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise work

Attention to detail and problem solving skills

Strong organisational skills with the ability to multi-task

Family Matters is committed to the safeguarding of children and adults at risk and adopts strict measures to ensure the safety of its clients. Family Matters expects all staff to work within its safeguarding policies and procedures. All staff undertake enhanced DBS checks.

Please send a CV and covering letter detailing your suitability for this role and why you want to work for Family Matters.

Disability Inclusion Technical Adviser - Global Health (Secondment)Position Details

Sightsavers’ programming in disability and broader social inclusion is growing, including with a number of Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) funded programmes committed to disability inclusion and the Leave No One Behind Agenda. As a result of our collaboration with FCDO, we seek an experienced disability inclusion adviser to be seconded into FCDO’s Human Development Department (HDD).

Job Location:   UK - The post will be based in an FCDO office in the UK (London or East Kilbride). Flexible working patterns, locations and working arrangements within the UK may be considered

Contract: 12-month fixed term contract secondment position from Sightsavers to FCDO (formerly DFID) with the potential to extend

Realising the importance of disability inclusive development, in December 2018, DFID published a 5-year Disability Inclusion Strategy, committing to mainstream disability inclusion across all work – and continuing a twin-track approach of mainstreaming as well as specific and focused action for people with disabilities.

FCDO will refresh and build on the DFID strategy. This will include improving awareness, adapting culture and practices, engaging meaningfully with Organisations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs), influencing others, adapting programmes and collecting disaggregated data.

The Human Development Department (HDD) is a key department working on global health in FCDO. The department has a broad policy spread, programme budget of approximately £180m a year, and 65 posts. HDD is a busy, high profile department, full of opportunities for personal and professional development. As well as supporting the work of ministers in these areas, we work closely with and provide policy and technical support to other HQ departments and country programmes. The team also manages a number of centrally managed programmes addressing policy issues, global coordination, systems strengthening and delivery gaps.

The disability inclusion adviser will be an important resource and interlocutor between FCDO and Sightsavers on the Inclusive Futures programme and PENDA. This £37m programme, delivered by two consortia (led by Sightsavers, and London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, respectively) is the centrepiece of FCDO research and evaluation into ‘what works’ at a programmatic level, building a rigorous global evidence base, both pilot and at-scale. One component of this programme is ‘evidence uptake’: to ensure that new learning and evidence is shared across the global development community and national governments.

The disability inclusion adviser will work within the newly-created Health Outcomes Strategy team which coordinates different parts of FCDO working on health outcomes and ensuring maximum impact towards HMG objectives on global health. The team sits within the Human Development Department works across different teams working on health in FCDO, including Human Development, Global Funds Department (GFD), and the C-19 Vaccines, Therapeutics and Diagnostics team.

Objectives of the role

The overall objective of this post is to support the Human Development Department and Global Funds Department, to enhance their programming, policy development and influencing to better support people with disabilities. The secondee will be responsible for a specific set of objectives and deliverables, agreed in partnership with HDD and Sightsavers. They will provide high quality advice and technical support to HDD and GFD teams. Further details may be found in the job description.

Principle Accountabilities

• Building skills, capacity and engagement on disability inclusion across the departments.
• Reviewing FCDO’s latest work on global health strategy and objectives, and identify where disability inclusion needs to be strengthened
• Working with the Health Services Team’s Health Systems Strengthening Hub to ensure that FCDO’s approach to Universal Health Coverage and to health system strengthening (including the Position Paper) incorporates disability inclusion
• Conducting an audit of HDD and GFD programmes and policies to assess the extent to which they are disability inclusive
• Providing dedicated and tailored technical assistance to flagship HDD and GFD programmes (and other disability high potential programme, including practical advice for programme implementation.
• Leading and coordinating the development of a strategy for systematic and meaningful engagement and partnership with people with disabilities and Disabled Peoples’ Organisations
• Providing advice, practical recommendations for implementation and support to HDD and GFD teams and partners to ensure disability disaggregated data is systematically collected, monitored and analysed and learning is shared.
• Sharing lessons on good practice on disability inclusion
• Influencing programme and policy partners to drive evidence uptake.

We are looking for a talented individual with:

• Practical experience in a relevant field (social work/social inclusion; disability studies, public health, international development etc.)
• Knowledge of current issues and best practice in health systems and development
• Experience of making inclusion a reality in highly resource constrained situations and remote settings
• Experience in developing and adapting programme guidance tools and other resource materials and providing training and capacity building
• Experience in collating, synthesising and disseminating best practice guidance, research and programme learning
• Good knowledge of the key international networks and organisations working on social inclusion and disability
• Experience influencing policy and passion for collaborative policy making

This is an involved role so please read the full job description for further details. The post-holder would be based in the relevant FCDO office for the majority of their time – but may also work periodically from the headquarters of Sightsavers, in Haywards Heath.

We anticipate that remote interviews (held via Microsoft Teams) will take place on Thursday 14 January 2021 and there will be a pre-interview task (typically a 1,500-word written piece around a specific objective of the role). Shortlisted applicants will receive further details in late December.

Place2Be is the leading children's mental health charity providing in-school support and expert professional development to improve the emotional wellbeing of children and young people, families, teachers and school staff. Place2Be provides mental health support and training for over 600 primary and secondary schools, reaching a total school population of over 350,000 pupils.
 
Our teams provide a range of services in our partner schools to build resilience early in life through counselling, creative work and play and support a child’s ability to engage in school life.  Our work, focused on early intervention, is part of the ‘comprehensive CAMHS system’.

About The Role

Permanent
Hours: 35hrs p/w
Days: Monday- Friday

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high performing, fast paced HR team in order to provide comprehensive human resources support to the whole organisation.

You will contribute to Place2Be’s strategic and operational HR objectives and provide the full range of HR generalist advice and guidance to managers and employees. As the first point of contact for all employee related matters, you will ensure that staff are aware of our HR policies and procedures and that these are being implemented consistently across the organisation.

You will develop and coach managers so that they can confidently and consistently address any staffing issues that may arise alongside managing routine employee relations cases. You will manage the offboarding process for our staff, providing managers with operational support alongside overseeing exit interview feedback.

Proven experience in a HR function alongside a solid understanding of employment legislation and employee relations is essential, together with an enthusiastic and flexible approach to work, strong interpersonal skills and a genuine passion to make a difference.

You will:

• Work alongside the HR Officer to act as the first point of contact for all HR queries and ensure a timely and responsive HR service is delivered
• Support to coordinate and provide training in relation to the annual performance management process
• Advise, guide and support managers with all matters relating to employee relations
• Provide effective management of people related issues such as disciplinaries, grievance, redundancies and performance management

You will posses: 

• Strong knowledge of HR policies, procedures and best practice
• Proven experience managing a range of employee relations cases
• Be CIPD Qualified or working towards a CIPD accreditation
• Good oral and written communication and the ability to build effective relationships
• Great understanding of UK employment law with the ability to implement legal advice into practice
• Ability to build effective relationships, both internally and externally

In return we offer you a range of fantastic benefits including:

• Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement
• Robust Learning and Development Programme
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance, 4x Annual Salary
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mobile Phone Discounts (EE Network)
• Cycle purchase and season ticket loan schemes
• Extended Maternity/Paternity Pay

Interview Date: Tuesday 15th December 2020 ZOOM Video Interview

If you share our core values of perseverance, integrity, compassion and creativity and have the counselling skills and patience to support some of the UK’s most vulnerable young people and families, we would love you to join us. It’s sensitive and demanding work – but hugely rewarding and fulfilling - you will be helping to give young people a brighter future.
 
To APPLY or to view/download the full Job Description and Person Specification please visit our website for further details.

LOROS Hospice is a local charity and every year we care for over 2,500 people across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We deliver free, high-quality, compassionate care and support to terminally ill patients, their family and carers.

The following vacancy has arisen within the Fundraising Department who play a significant part in raising over £6 million each year through voluntary income.

Supporter Engagement Co-Ordinator (Young People) Salary range £20,000 to £25,000 per annum (depending upon experience) 37.5 hours per week 

LOROS is a much-loved charity with a broad supporter base; we pride ourselves on creating meaningful, life-long relationships with supporters of all ages. With a focus on individuals, organisations, clubs and educational facilities across Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland. LOROS is now looking for an energetic, fun and positive, ‘people-person’ to join our Supporter Engagement Team and work specifically with young people. As a Supporter Engagement Co-Ordinator you’ll provide the motivation, inspiration, encouragement and support that our young fundraisers and volunteers need to enjoy their fundraising and raise as much as possible. You will be pro-active in generating new contacts and building long-term relationships with individuals, groups and organisations. Throughout 2021 you will be instrumental in delivering the Rocket Round Leicester (RRL) Learning Programme which has been specifically developed for schools, colleges and community groups. The RRL Learning Programme is a ‘launch pad’ for the Supporter Engagement Co-Ordinator to build relationships and create lasting legacies As a member of the Supporter Engagement Team and wider Fundraising Department, you will be actively involved in the planning and delivery of Supporter Engagement Events and Campaigns as well as awareness raising activities such as delivering talks, presentations, arranging, and carrying out tours of the Hospice to visitors. The ideal applicant will be passionate and committed with a great work ethic. The applicant will be willing and able to work long hours over weekend and evenings. Due to the nature of the role you should have access to transport.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Lead Adviser – System Strengthening to join our Strategic Growth team as our technical expert in this priority proposition area.

About the role

Education Development Trust’s work in System Strengthening involves advice, support and/or interventions intended to improve the effectiveness of bodies such as ministries or inspectorates (and their decentralised branches/implementation agencies at regional and local levels) which have oversight of education systems. It focuses on improving teaching and learning quality across the entire school system (at scale).

The key job objectives include:

• Acting as the senior technical expert for the delivery of consultancy assignments or large-scale programmes relevant to System Strengthening.
• Leading and managing teams for the delivery of consultancy assignments.
• Developing core methods, drawing out key insights and learnings from the roleholder’s at scale programme delivery work and drawing on wider international evidence including our public research.
• Leading or contributing to R&D projects and support R&D impact reporting where required.
• Supporting the embedding of core methods for System Strengthening, reporting to the Head of Consultancy Delivery, including methods statements and related assets.
• Ensuring new opportunities in System Strengthening are won using our core methods, where necessary quality assuring technical aspects of both consultancy and larger bids. 
• Representing the organisation as a genuine thought-leader in System Strengthening.
• Supporting the development of strong client relationships as a basis for growth, building direct relationships and support key stakeholders, including Regional Directors, to strengthen relationships with key clients.
• Supporting the development and implementation of the Trust’s business development strategy, supporting market analysis and strategy development, advising R&D and Research teams on trends and directions in international education relevant to System Strengthening. 

The successful post-holder will have:

• Demonstrable professional expertise related to education reform at scale and System Strengthening, with associated understanding of education policy and strategic planning, capacity development and reform processes internationally.
• Knowledge of the disciplines relevant to the operation of a consultancy business – business development, marketing, financial management, project management.
• Proven experience as a delivery expert in System Strengthening. 
• Significant experience of managing a portfolio of projects or a complex programme in the proposition area, with the ability to manage a changing portfolio in line with client needs.
• Experience of successful business and strategy development, including at least two of: market analysis, strategy development, product development, thought leadership and client positioning, client relationship management, proposal development, partnership development.
• Proven senior people management and leadership experience.
• Excellent representational, negotiation, influence and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to think strategically, investigating and delivering fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including the ability to influence at senior management level and to work collaboratively across organisational departments.

In return we offer 30 days annual leave, a 6% matched pension scheme, a range of voluntary benefits, excellent training, and family friendly policies to support flexible working.   

Please note, we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and reserve the right to close our vacancies early.
 

About the organisation
Education Development Trust is a leading education services charity working in over 80 countries.  We have over 50 years’ experience delivering high impact large-scale education programmes, influential consultancy and running and a global public education research programme. Together, these enable us to help transform school systems worldwide and fulfil Education Development Trust’s mission.

Education Development Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate must be willing to undergo an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

About the role

Covering Thame, Chalgrove, Watlington, Wheatley and Chinnor.

Dementia Advisers (DAs) support people with a diagnosis of dementia, their carers and families.  DAs take a holistic approach to support, encouraging person-centred care and providing timely and accurate information and advice.  DAs signpost and refer to the right support at the right time across a wide range of services.  By enabling clients to access support that they and their family need, we are able to help them live as well as possible for as long as possible in their own homes and remain active in the community.

DAs are primarily home-based, taking referrals within a geographical area and from GP surgeries.  They are largely self-managing, happy to work alone and able to use their initiative.  In particular, they need to be comfortable working with clients and carers face-to-face via video conferencing, telephone and also visiting clients in their own homes.  Each DA will manage their own caseload, working within the service framework and under the guidance of a Locality Manager and the Head of Service.  DA’s will also need to support a ‘workstream’ to drive service development and we are particularly interested in someone with experience in Dementia education and awareness raising.

About you

Ideally, we are looking for someone with experience and lots of skills. However, for the right person we can offer a training and development programme, with mentoring support from an experienced DA, a structured induction, and a pathway to an NVQ level three qualification.

We need someone who is comfortable working with older people and with experience of supporting people in a caring or cared for role, preferably caring for people living with dementia. 

We are looking someone with the ability to listen and understand a client’s needs, good problem-solving skills, and a positive attitude to learning. 

You will need to be highly organised, able to communicate with a wide variety of people and able to show empathy and provide support to those facing challenging circumstances.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the closing date advertised, if we receive sufficient applications.

Interview date:

11th December (screening interview)

17th December 2020 (final interview)

At Help for Heroes, we believe those who serve our country deserve support when they are wounded. Every day, men and women have to leave their career in the Armed Forces as a result of physical or psychological wounds; their lives changed forever. We help them, and those still serving, to recover and get on with their lives.

And who are we you’re wondering? We are experts and beginners. Generalists and specialists. Ordinary people with an extraordinary passion towards making a positive change to the lives of our veterans (and having fun while doing it).

As One Team we share a philosophy – I.C.A.R.E. It’s the way we walk and talk, the way we interact with others and how we approach everything we do. We are: Innovative – Collaborative – Authentic – Resourceful – Energetic. 

We have an incredible opportunity for two Veterans Clinical Advisors to join our team across two geographical areas. Please see below for more information on what just might be your future role.

About You

Are you a dynamic, positive, and determined Band 7 Registered Nurse (Adult) with management experience and experience or knowledge of working with the Armed Forces Community? Do you enjoy being agile and resourceful in supporting people to navigate their own healthcare pathways and appreciate the challenge of sourcing novel solutions and working collaboratively with others? Are you also empathetic and can quickly build rapport to understand our Veteran’s needs and expectations? And you would be happy to embrace a flexible work pattern and represent Help for Heroes at outreach and educational events? In that case – read on. This is the role for you.

About the Role

In this role you will operate as the regional senior clinical subject matter expert (SME) and will act as an initial SME point of contact between the Wounded Injured and Sick (WIS) with resultant long-term health issues and the NHS, integrating Help for Heroes input to the clinical pathway within the Recovery Multidisciplinary Team (MDT). You will continuously engage with serving personnel, veterans, and their families, working with partner agencies, charities, and other organisations to offer clinical support and advice all the while providing line management, guidance, governance and support to your regional team.

About the Team

You will be a much-valued part of an expert, energetic and innovative Veterans Clinical Team across the UK. We are resourceful in finding ways to deliver what is right and fair for our veterans in the healthcare domain seeing the bigger picture, focusing on ideas that deliver the best results for our veterans and actively challenge, test, learn and adapt ideas, making them a reality. 

What we offer

To enable our employees to thrive in all aspects of their lives we proudly support flexible working practices. You can tailor your working day around your work and private commitments providing you maintain high class service to the team and our veterans at all times. And there is also a wide range of other benefits we offer like 26 days paid holiday, enhanced maternity pay, health cashback plan, and so many more.

Areas

• East
• West

Like what you see? Get in touch and apply now!

We look forward to hearing from you.

RFEA are looking for a highly motivated Specialist Employment Advisor for the South and South East region of England to support vulnerable ex forces personnel into civilian employment. Working on behalf of the Veterans’ Employment Programme, the successful applicant will have a track record of supporting individuals with complex needs and a good understanding of the challenges facing ex forces personnel. You will have strong customer focus and be capable of working independently to targets and deadlines. Be able to evidence the ability to deliver effective case-worker support to vulnerable adults. Have natural facilitative skills used to manage stakeholders in a sensitive and sometimes pressured environment in which confidentiality is key. Strong communication and organising skills. Knowledge of the local employment market, training and adult education opportunities are essential. NVQ Level 4 in Information, Advice & Guidance is highly desirable; but not essential as training will be given.

The position is initially for 12 Months with possible options to extend.

Salary starts at £26,000 rising to £27,500 upon successful completion of probation with job satisfaction guaranteed. The appointment will be initially home based in the Aldershot area.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the RFEA Employment Advisors and partner charities to identify and support clients who would benefit from SVA case working support.
• Assess client needs and make appropriate referrals to other military charities or support organisations to meet the wider needs. Covering a Wellbeing; Functional/Life Skills; Vocational Skills and Educational & Employment Skills Assessments.
• Provide specialist wellbeing or vocational and employability case-working support, including career diagnostics and advice, CV development and interview preparation. Job search advice, job-brokerage using your knowledge of the regional employment market/network and employability tools and bulletins within our online RightJob resource.
• Identify and engage with services such as welfare, training and Adult Education providers to find opportunities that meet clients’ requirements in line with their preferred outcome or employment plans.
• Organise clients’ access to education and/or training opportunities, supporting their applications for additional grants as necessary.
• Provide advice and guidance to ensure that clients obtain appropriate vocational experience placements, work based training and employment in accordance with their vocational/employment plans.
• Identify and source suitable employment, work based training and work experience opportunities, including opportunities listed on Rightjob.
• Ensure all clients’ employment, training and vocational opportunities sourced are shared with the regional Employer Relationship Manager (ERM) ensuring a joined up and integrated RFEA employer engagement approach.
• As required, provide in-work or placement support to ensure client vocational outcomes are sustainable.
• Monitor successful employment placement achievements for clients as a key component of overall outcomes, contribute to wider outcomes monitoring as required.
• Maintain accuracy and integrity in all interactions with the Data management system (ADAPT) ensuring timely accurate recording of all client and employer/organisational engagement activity.
• Co-ordinate employment and vocational aspects of the support process with other supporting charities and organisations.

To apply, please submit your CV and a personal statement.

The closing date is 10th December 2020. Interviews will take place mid-December with the successful applicant starting early in the New Year.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake Ministry of Defence security clearance which requires applicants to have been resident in the UK for over 5 years. An Enhanced DBS disclosure will also be required.