We are looking for an experienced immigration and asylum adviser to support refugees and asylum seekers living in Kingston and surrounding areas.

You will be responsible for case work requiring OISC level 2 Immigration and Asylum and Protection (2/3rds of total time) as well as to provide some welfare advice (1/3rd of time). 

We are looking for an adviser with a good understanding of immigration, Asylum Support, housing, homelessness and welfare/benefit related issues. Initially you will be working remotely so good IT skills, attention to detail, the ability to work on your own initiative, plan your own workload and problem solve will all be required. Additionally you should be comfortable dealing with clients with multiple and sometimes complex issues.

We have a number of volunteer interpreters, however an ability to speak a second language aligned with our client population (Arabic, Farsi, Korean, Pashto) is also desirable. 

Refugee Action Kingston is a well established independent charity supporting refugees and asylum seekers living in Kingston and surrounding areas with funding from a broad base of grants, trusts and the Royal Borough of Kingston. We are a friendly and dedicated team of 16 full and part time staff committed to encouraging our clients to be independent and to integrate into the wider community. 

We provide a holistic service offering mental health counselling, support into employment, volunteering and training as well as ESOL classes.  In addition we also support a group of Syrian refugees as part of our Vulnerable Person Relocation Scheme (VPRS) programme.

When you apply please include a covering letter explaining why you are most suited to the role, your top 3 priorities when you start and why you want to work with refugees and asylum seekers. 

There is a link to our equal opportunities monitoring form within the job description. Please complete this in addition to uploading your CV and covering letter.

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• £23,970 for 30 hours per week (based on a full time salary of £29,963)
• 30 hours per week (could be worked over 4 or 5 days)
• Permanent role
• Based in Shooters Hill / Greenwich (with some work at other BLG Mind locations) - currently home working

Bromley, Lewisham & Greenwich Mind is a highly regarded local charity, working alongside people with mental health problems and dementia to improve their quality of life. With an annual turnover of £4M, over 150 staff and 260 volunteers, we are one of the largest charities in the Mind network.

BLG Mind is commissioned by the Royal Borough of Greenwich to deliver the Dementia Advice and Information Support Service. Greenwich MindCare work in close partnership with Oxleas Memory Service, which is situated at the Memorial Hospital in Greenwich.

The service provision includes:

• Personalised advice and information

• Individual person-centred support planning

• Help to access other support, services and community resources

• Carer-specific workshops

• Follow up support and contact

The Senior Dementia Advisor is a dynamic and exciting role providing advice and person centred support to clients & carers across Greenwich including signposting and community bridge building in order to help people access community resources. In addition to carrying a caseload, the role involves line management and supervision of dementia advice staff and leading on external relationships in the Borough of Greenwich. The role may also require deputising for/ assisting the Dementia Support Hub Manager (Lewisham & Greenwich) as the project demands. 

Successful applicants will be expected to undergo an Enhanced level Disclosure and Barring Service check

Staff benefits include:

• a matched contribution pension scheme

• 25 days' holiday (pro-rata, rising with service)

• High quality supervision and training opportunities. 

Closing date: Thursday 4th February

Likely interview date: Week commencing 15th February (via Zoom/MS Teams)

£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 the Home Counties (Geographical areas include: East of England - Kent, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk)

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: 21482.

Closing date: 31 January 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.

VCH is recruiting a Best Practice Adviser in Volunteer Management to support the hundreds of community groups and charities that are delivering vital services across Hackney.

Over the last year, multiple frontline groups have sprung up to deliver essential supplies and services to people suffering the impact of COVID, while hundreds more charities continue to deliver essential programmes for residents to help people live better lives. Many of these groups are overrun with demand, and may benefit from support and guidance to develop programmes to ensure the effective and efficient recruitment and support of volunteers.

We’re seeking someone with previous experience in supporting community and voluntary groups around issues relating to Best Practice in volunteer management, to support new and existing organisations in making the most of their volunteer programmes. Alongside delivering bespoke, 1 to 1 support to individual groups, you’ll also help oversee the development of brand new good practice resources such as engaging training videos, online webinars, as well as facilitating group training courses and discussion forums.

We actively encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for this opportunity as we really want applicants to reflect the diverse demographics of Hackney residents. We are committed to equal opportunities and access for all people.

• Duration: Two years fixed term contract
• Full time: 37.5 hours
• Salary: £39,659.32 gross per annum plus 9% employer pension contribution
• Location: London, with occasional international travel
• Closing date: 9.00am UK time, 8 February 2021
• Interviews: Week commencing 15 February 2021

We are looking for a Gender Adviser to join our Research, Advisory and Policy Department. The successful candidate should have practical experience of supporting the integration of gender into conflict analysis and programming for peacebuilding initiatives. Knowledge of integration of gender into internal organisational systems and processes would be an advantage, as well as some experience of policy advocacy work. This is an exciting opportunity for an organised, flexible and motivated individual, who is open to learning, to work across the organisation to help us achieve our strategic goals. 

Job purpose

The Gender Adviser works across Programme Departments and with the RAP Department and Fundraising and Communications team to help Conciliation Resources achieve its gender and inclusion ambitions in the Strategic Plan. They support the Head of Gender and Peacebuilding in ensuring coherence of overall strategy, policy approach and communications on gender and inclusion. They bring expert advice and guidance on the integration of gender into analysis, design, programming, training, facilitation, research and advocacy, and organisational systems and processes as needed.

The Gender Adviser is a source of technical advice and support to gender leads in Programme Departments and a source of expertise on gender and inclusion within the organisation and externally in the wider peacebuilding community. They promote learning on gender and inclusion across the organisation and promote Conciliation Resources’ practice and learning on gender and peacebuilding to external audiences.

Essential knowledge, skills and experience

• Sound understanding of gender and inclusion in peacebuilding theory and practice.
• Extensive experience of providing practical advice, expertise and accompaniment to staff and partners in conflict affected contexts in integrating gender and inclusion in peacebuilding programmes.
• Strong facilitation and training skills on gender and inclusion and ability to present complex information on gender and inclusion to non-specialist audiences so that it is easily understood.
• Experience of undertaking supervised practice-based gender-sensitive research resulting in high-quality analysis and reporting.
• Experience of taking minutes in meetings, revising and contributing to the drafting of substantive policy reports.
• Knowledge and experience of project management, including design, budget development and management, monitoring, evaluation and learning.
• Ability to listen actively to, engage with, and persuade people from varying backgrounds and with a range of political, cultural, and value orientations.
• Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a varied workload.
• Experience of working with international, national and local partner organisations and of managing consultants.
• Experience of presenting to external audiences.
• Strong verbal and written English language skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently, and to work collaboratively, with a flexible approach.
• Computer literate (preferably experience of working in a MAC environment).
• Readiness to undertake overseas travel to Programme contexts and Europe/US and willingness to undertake hostile environment training.

Desirable knowledge

• Degree level qualification (or equivalent in practice) in a relevant field, such as gender studies, conflict resolution, development, international relations, human rights.
• Some practical knowledge or experience of peacebuilding in one or more of the conflicts in which Conciliation Resources is working.
• Experience of integration of gender into organisational management processes and systems, such as finance, human resources, governance and MEL.
• Experience of living or working in a conflict-affected society.
• Language skills relevant to context/s in which Conciliation Resources works.
• Experience of undertaking supervised practice-based research and analysis in the areas of gender, conflict, security or international development.

If you’re keen to support people to turn their lives around and help them return to work, then this could be the role for you. Working Chance is looking for a passionate and empathetic candidate to join our team as an Employment Advisor, to provide maternity leave cover for 12 months with the possibility of extension.

We are a unique, award-winning charity supporting women with convictions - many of whom have been in prison - to develop their employability and self-belief and find a job they can thrive in. 

The successful post-holder will play a crucial role in supporting women with convictions into sustainable employment opportunities. Working in partnership, you will assist our clients with their day-to-day job search including support with job applications, interview preparation and offering feedback at each step.

You will also play a key role in building relationships with employers across various industries and sectors, identifying suitable vacancies and providing support to employers throughout the hiring process.

Practising a non-judgemental approach, the ideal candidate will be highly empathetic with a proven track record in supporting individuals to find suitable and sustainable employment. Excellent communication, negotiation and people skills are essential for this role as you will be responsible for building trust and rapport with the women we support, and developing relationships across a range of backgrounds and sectors.

Experience of working within employability, recruitment or in a similar environment is essential. Knowledge of the criminal justice system would be an advantage, and we welcome applicants with lived experience or convictions.

 Careers Adviser/Guidance Worker

ASCEND

Based in South Oxhey, South West Hertfordshire

£14k part-time

Are you passionate about improving people’s life chances and help move them on in their lives? Can you advise people on how to improve their skills and get a better job? Do you want to work with people who are committed to the Social Justice agenda?

If so, then come and join our award-winning team and lead our Advice and Guidance work with clients in South West Hertfordshire.

Careers Advice/Guidance Worker

ASCEND has long experience in providing high quality advice and guidance to our clients.  We are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic self-starter with strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to work successfully in a small team.  You will be a good listener who is sensitive to people’s development needs and able to work with clients of varying skill levels.  You will have experience of guidance work and be willing to work towards a level 4 or above qualification in Information, Advice and Guidance. You will share ASCEND’s values, our commitment to social justice and our empathetic and person-centered approach to our clients.

The role involves supporting clients to make career action plans and helping them to gain the skills they need to access opportunities.  It will involve close liaison with ASCEND’s Training Coordinator and Client Mentor.   The adviser will be responsible for overseeing the ‘Back to Work’ programme, for one-to-one advice with clients and for managing Job Clubs within the local community

The role is for 21 hours per week for twelve months in the first instance.  Under the COVID restrictions most staff members are working online most of the time.  However, once the restrictions allow we envisage a return to face-to-face working with clients.

To apply:   Please send your CV to our CEO, Christine Wyard who will send you an application form.  For any further information, please view our website or contact Christine.

Closing Date:  21 December 2020

About the Trade Justice Movement

The Trade Justice Movement is a UK coalition of organisations advocating for trade justice, including trade unions, aid agencies, environment and human rights campaigns.

TJM has led advocacy on issues including the privileges offered to investors, democratic scrutiny of trade agreements and the impact of trade deals on climate change and the environment. We play an important role in supporting politicians, the media and other civil society organisations in developing their understanding of and ability to engage in trade debates.

Following the Brexit vote, international trade became a key focus for government and the media. The UK has a unique opportunity to develop trade policy which is aligned with climate goals. However, to date there is no clear strategy to ensure this happens. This role will help us to use our existing research and policy proposals to shape media debates and ensure that civil society organisations are equipped to act.

About the role

The Senior Communications Adviser’s role is to raise the profile of TJM’s work on trade and climate change:

• Develop a strategy and help TJM to build our reputation for strong expertise and analysis in trade and climate policy.
• Lead TJM’s communications on trade and climate change with civil society, the media and online.
• Convene TJM’s network of partner organisations and develop new relationships so that an increased number of organisations advocate in trade and climate policy in partnership with TJM.
• Support TJM’s influencing work within key civil service departments including Cabinet Office, BEIS, DIT and Defra and with the aim of influencing the UK’s approach to COP26 and beyond.

Working with a small team, you will need both a strong ability to develop innovative approaches in the areas identified, manage your time and work plan and to be proactive in developing networks. This is an exciting opportunity to make a big impact as the UK develops its independent trade policy and hosts COP26.

Role Description

Trade and Climate Communications Strategy

• Develop TJM’s strategy for communications with the media and civil society organisations in this area, taking into account the political and media context and the need to achieve impact with minimal resources.

Development of External and Network Communications

• Lead the delivery of TJM’s communications with the media and civil society organisations on trade and climate change, including identifying key audiences and tailoring messaging to them.
• Build TJM’s media profile and networks, including through regular press releases, developing opportunities to place opinion pieces, and increasing TJM’s social media presence.
• Establish effective, regular communications with member and partner organisations.
• Maintain TJM’s web content on this issue.

Convening Civil Society Organisations

• Provide opportunities for civil society organisations to collaborate and advocate in this area, including through regular meetings, joint letters and engagement with civil service departments. 
• Organise a number of seminars and briefing meetings for TJM members to build civil society capacity on trade and climate change.
• Work with the Senior Adviser to engage with existing climate change forums.

Institutional Engagement

• Develop and maintain relationships with key UK civil service departments including Cabinet Office, BEIS, DIT and Defra.
• Where appropriate, identify and engage with other international institutions, this might include the WTO, the UN or the OECD.
• Work with other team members to respond to opportunities to engage including consultation responses, meetings and online forums.
• Track preparations for COP26 and highlight opportunities to influence the process, as well as the UK’s broader trade and climate policies.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Establish and maintain good monitoring systems against project aims.

Hours of work: Full time - flexible working can be discussed with the line manager

This role reports to: TJM Senior Adviser

Staff reporting to this post: None

Key competencies

Essential

• Good knowledge of international trade rules, climate policy or of an equivalent macroeconomic or environmental issue.
• Experience of the management and delivery of effective external communications at a senior level. 
• A demonstrated ability to develop and maintain networks and relationships.
• A demonstrated ability to influence across a diversity of organisations, journalists and civil service departments at a senior level.
• Excellent analytical skills and political awareness.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrable project management skills, including budget management.
• Strong ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, initiating own work, prioritizing and meeting deadlines.

Desirable

• Ability to travel occasionally and work outside normal working hours when necessary

Background

The Helen Bamber Foundation (HBF) is a pioneering Human Rights charity supporting refugees and asylum seekers who are the survivors of trafficking and torture, including gender-based and ‘honour-based’ violence. Recognising the complexity of each client’s suffering and needs, the Foundation offers specialist services within a Model of Integrated Care encompassing: therapy; medical advice; legal protection; counter-trafficking support; housing & welfare advice; and community and integration.

HBF exists to ensure that all survivors of trafficking and torture are free and healthy (both physically and mentally), are safe, are protected from re-victimisation, detention and poverty, and have the ability and agency to integrate in and contribute to the communities around them. HBF also uses its unique expertise to drive change and improve practice and policy for all survivors.

We are innovative, ambitious and compassionate. The bravery and resilience of our clients is an inspiration to all the team at HBF.

Asylum Aid, (previously merged with Migrants Resource Centre under Consonant) is, and has long been, a leader in the Immigration and NGO sector: providing high-level legal support to ensure the protection of vulnerable refugees, asylum seekers and migrants. Now, in its 30th year of providing high quality legal and welfare support - their services are needed more than ever. HBF and Asylum Aid are proud to announce that since August 2020, we are combining our efforts to support the vulnerable asylum seekers and refugees who need us the most. Going forward we will operate as two separate entities joined under a group structure, known as the Helen Bamber Foundation Group. 

The Role

The role involves two main parts. One relates to the monitoring and evaluation of services and the other relates to the management of medico-legal reports services. Therefore, working collaboratively with the Legal Protection and Operations team, the role of the Client Services and M&E Manger is to a) manage and ensure the effective administration of the Client and MLR Services and b) to lead cross-organisationally the implementation and development of an M&E system, which can provide robust reporting and effectiveness of HBF work in line with the strategy.

This post will be responsible for the line management the Reception and Appointment Administrator . Additionally, it will involve managing MLR doctors and recruitment and management of volunteers to support these functions, in order to ensure the smooth processing of referrals for medico-legal reports and robust production of these, from the point of acceptance to delivery and invoicing.

The aspect of this role relating to monitoring and evaluation framework and processes, involves developing and leading the implementation of a monitoring and evaluation framework, whilst overseeing the day-to-day activities of the M&E in line with reporting requirements, and assisting in the development of the client database.

Equal Opportunities

HBF and Asylum Aid is an equal opportunities and Living Wage employer. We are committed to attracting and recruiting diverse candidates as we are keen to make sure that our staff, trustees, volunteers and ambassadors reflect the communities we serve and the wider community we work in at every level within the organisation. 

We particularly welcome applications from those with BAME backgrounds.

Please note that the successful candidate will be able to work in the UK and will be offered the job subject to suitable references and a DBS check. This role will require disclosure of both the adult and child barring lists. We particularly welcome applications from those from Black, Asian, Minority-Ethnic, refugee and migrant backgrounds. 

If appointed you will be required to give your consent to the Helen Bamber Foundation Group to receive regular updates on your criminal records status throughout your employment. 

Please submit an up to date CV and a covering letter by 5pm on Wednesday 3rd February 2021 by outlining your relevant skills and experience, as well as how your previous experience that matches the listed responsibilities and person specification.

Please state in your covering letter when you would be available to start the role. In setting the salary regard has been had to average sector pay and the NCJ and NICVA pay scales.

Interviews are scheduled to be held during the week commencing Monday 8th February 2021 will be conducted via Zoom. For any queries, please call us at Helen Bamber Foundation and ask to speak to Kat Hacker (Head of Legal Protection)

We regret that we can only respond to applicants who make it to the interview stage.

No agencies.

IPPF is a global service provider and a leading advocate of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for all. We are a worldwide movement of national organisations working with and for communities and individuals. Empowering the most vulnerable women, men and young people in over 160 countries to access life-saving services and programmes and to live with dignity, IPPF and its 30,000 staff, along with millions of volunteers, campaign for SRHR and deliver education and services through over 50,000 service delivery points.

IPPFs Programme & Capacity Sharing Division is looking for an experienced professional to improve the impact of IPPFs SRH programmes and expand programmatic partnerships with implementing partners, research institutions and private foundations.

Working closely with IPPFs Chief Medical Advisor and other colleagues across IPPF, you will track, identify and develop strategic opportunities for generating and utilizing emerging evidence within IPPF to advance SRHR. With a proven track record of strong research and analytical skills, you will develop and support co-implementation of IPPF’s research strategy among IPPF Member Associations and contribute to identifying and nurturing SRH expertise within IPPF.

CVs will not be accepted.  For further information and an application form, please see our website or contact Human Resources, IPPF, 4 Newhams Row, London SE1 3UZ.  Application form available in Large Print, Audio or Braille. We regret only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

Closing date: 26 January 2021

Interviews: TBC 

Applications are particularly welcome from candidates openly living with HIV/AIDS. IPPF is committed to equal opportunities and cultural diversity. Candidates from all sections of the community are welcome to apply. However, before offering the job to you, we will require proof that you have permission to work in United Kingdom. This requirement will apply to all applicants irrespective of their nationality.

IPPF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Digital Learning Advisor

Location: London
Contract type: Permanent
Starting Salary: £30,000 per annum, plus benefits
Hours of work: 37.5 per week

About the role:

It's bringing the skills that will help shape their future

It's becoming part of something special. And it's developing new ways to engage and inspire. This is what it feels like to work for our client.

With c.1200 employees spanning a diverse range of roles, their internal digital platforms are currently more important than ever; ensuring everyone is informed, connected, and able to learn and work effectively regardless of their location. The huge increase in demand they have seen for digital learning during the pandemic is likely to continue as they consider more flexible ways of working post-Covid, making your role key to their future.

Joining their L&D team as their digital learning specialist, you’ll help to take their systems and content catalogue to the next level, as well as explore new ways to engage employees via digital and virtual learning environments.
Over the coming year they will upgrade their LMS, and as system Superuser, you’ll play a central role in the project. You’ll also manage the system day-to-day: supporting learners, troubleshooting issues, developing functionality and analytics capability.

With creativity as well as technical expertise, you’ll design and develop a range of digital training content, blended learning programmes and other resources. This includes partnering with internal specialists to transform ‘must know’ training into engaging online courses.

Joining them at this interesting and important time, innovation and ideas will be encouraged. And so, with a keen interest in digital learning trends and best practice, you’ll be well placed to advise on new technologies and approaches.

And as you support others, you'll have exceptional opportunities to grow your own career. They don't stand still here; and your ideas will make an impact at the heart of this world-famous institution.

About you:

Passionate about the enabling power of digital technologies and with an understanding of the full learning cycle, you’re the expect they need.

With experience as a Learning Management System Superuser, and ideally familiar with Virtual Learning Environments, you’re keen to further develop your expertise and take on a new challenge.

Proficient at using e-learning authoring tools (e.g. Adapt), and familiar with some other standard industry tools, you can design and build creative and engaging learning content and materials involving e-learning, video, graphics and animation.

With an understanding of online user experience best practice, you’ll apply your knowledge to deliver an exceptional experience for all learners.

Well organised and planned, yet able to adapt quickly, you’ll juggle a varied workload and effectively balance changing priorities and deadlines.

At your best working as part of a team, you can quickly build relationships and collaborate effectively with a range of stakeholders at all levels.

Analytical and numerate, you’ll work with data to analyse trends and spot opportunities to improve or adapt.
Proactive with lots of initiative, you’ll be keen to put forward new ideas and suggestions that will support the continued development of their learning offer.

Closing Date: 7th February 2021

“Providing free, independent, confidential and impartial advice”

Citizens Advice Southwark has a track record of delivering high-quality services from its offices in Peckham and Bermondsey and outreach locations across Southwark and South East London. We sort out problems together, for good, by providing free, independent, confidential and impartial advice across all areas of social welfare law, and through using the experience of our clients to bring about positive change through research and campaigns. 

Generalist Adviser – Covid-19 Financial Shield Project

Salary: NJC Salary Scale 6 - £29,194 to £30,754 per annum 

Hours: Full-time

Term: Fixed Term to 31 March 2022

When the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and other Covid-19 related protections for households eventually come to an end, there is expected to be a significant rise in financial difficulties and debt problems, especially amongst already vulnerable people and people with long term health conditions.

To help address this Citizens Advice Southwark is working with the local Primary Care Networks to create a healthcare pathway allowing general practice to identify local residents that would benefit from pro-active and targeted money advice and financial support.

To deliver this exciting new project we are looking for 4 full time generalist advisers who will be based at our offices and at GP surgeries in Bermondsey and Peckham and will work closely with Social Prescribing Link Workers employed by South and North Southwark Primary Care Networks.

In this role you will take referrals from local GPs surgeries and other services, and provide 1:1 advice and support to people with complex needs, developing personalised plans to tackle their debt and financial liabilities.

To undertake this role you will need:

• At least six months recent experience of providing Generalist Advice to the public including casework in welfare rights, housing and debt.
• Proven ability to interview clients using sensitive listening and questioning skills to get to the root of issues and empower clients in a non-judgmental way.
• An understanding of the financial challenges facing citizens, especially as a result of COVID.
• Ability to work closely with and develop relationships with a wide range of stakeholders across organisations and sectors, including health and voluntary and community sector.
• Ability to commit to and work within the aims and principles of Citizens Advice Southwark.

Closing date: 9.00 am Monday 1st February 2021

Interviews Wednesday 3rd & Thursday 4th February 2021

For further information and an application pack please visit our website.

We offer a range of employee benefits, including generous annual leave, an employer matched pension contribution up to 10% salary, and training and development opportunities to continue your professional development.

Citizens Advice Southwark is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all applicants who meet the person specification irrespective of sex, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, age, or disability.

• £11,097 for 15 hours per week (based on a full time salary of £27,744 for 37.5 hours per week)
• Hours could be worked as 2 days of 7.5 hours
• Permanent contract
• Based in London Borough of Lewisham (currently home working)

Bromley, Lewisham & Greenwich Mind is a highly regarded, innovative local charity working alongside people with mental health problems and dementia to improve their quality of life. With an annual turnover of £4M, over 150 staff and 260 volunteers, we are one of the largest charities in the Mind network.

Our Lewisham Dementia Support Hub is a partnership of Mind, Sydenham Gardens, Carers Lewisham and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust and provides advice and information for individuals living with dementia and their carers.

We are looking for a part time Dementia Advisor, with a passion for supporting people to get the most out of life, to join our friendly and motivated team. The successful applicant must be willing to visit people in their homes in order to undertake comprehensive assessments. The advisor role includes running groups and activities for carers of people living with dementia. 

Dementia Advisors provide advice and person centred individual support, including signposting and community bridge building to help people access local resources. With experience of working in health or social care, including in community based services, you will have good communication, assessment and support planning skills.

Successful applicants will be expected to undergo an Enhanced Level Disclosure and Barring Service check

Staff benefits include a matched contribution pension scheme, 25 days' holiday (pro-rata, rising with service), quality supervision and training opportunities. See our website for more reasons to work for Bromley, Lewisham & Greenwich Mind.

Closing date: Sunday 24th January 2021

Likely interview date: Week commencing 8th February 2021

Auditory Verbal UK (AVUK) is looking for an experienced family support manager who wants to play a key role in an ambitious and growing organisation that is supporting deaf children to get an equal start at school. AVUK is a small, award-winning national charity that is transforming the lives of deaf children across the UK.  Over the next few years, the charity plans to: double the number of pre-school children and families supported by its innovative early intervention programme; significantly increase the number of Auditory Verbal Therapists in the UK; further its profile and influence; and grow and diversify its voluntary income streams so that deaf children have the same opportunities in life as their hearing peers.

The post holder will join a highly-committed and passionate team of 24 staff, and will work closely with the Clinical and Operations teams to provide the best outcomes for families. The job will include a mix of home working and in-centre working in our Bicester and Bermondsey centres, with one centre being the base. 

The Family Support Manager will be one of the primary points of contact for families on the AVUK programme and will provide advocacy, practical support and information services to parents and other carers of children with hearing loss on the programme at AVUK.  They will offer emotional support for families and will be able to signpost effectively to other agencies for families in greater need, managing relationships with external providers of support services to families, such as Local Education Authorities, external counsellors and occupational therapists. They will be responsible for organising parent workshops, developing the Family Ambassador programme and making arrangements for annual/biannual consultation sessions for parents, attending these sessions where appropriate, providing practical support in preparation for these sessions and taking forward matters arising.  They will work closely with the Operations team to provide administrative support to the Clinical team in connection with therapy services.

For further information, please see the attached job pack.