NIGHT SUPPORT WORKER, ELIZABETH HOUSE, NOTTINGHAM, PERMANENT, FRWK03 £16,296 - £17,811 FTE, 7.5% ENHANCEMENT FOR HOURS WORKED BETWEEN 9 PM AND 7AM, 37 HPW

Elizabeth House provides accommodation and support for homeless people from Broxtowe, Gedling and Rushcliffe. 

We are looking for reliable and self-motivated candidates who can demonstrate an understanding of the issues facing those affected by homelessness. 

• To assess individual service user’s skills and needs and to work positively with risk

• To support service users to engage with the move on process

• To ensure that clients and the building are safe and secure

• To build the skills and confidence of service users to empower them in maximising their independence

• To contribute to the achievement of contractual service obligations

• To work in partnership with other agencies to maximise service delivery

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

97% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application

Do you have an excellent eye for design and proven design and marketing skills? Are you skilled in marketing and designing and looking for a new opportunity? Would you like to develop your career in a caring and not-for-profit company, with proven business success and an established strong reputation nationally?

We are looking for a creative, hardworking and energetic professional to join our established and vibrant internal marketing team. Your main role will involve working alongside the marketing manager to plan, design and produce a wide range of marketing campaigns, supporting the team in achieving great outcomes. Experience working with Creative Cloud software to a good standard is essential.

The post holder will bring a refreshing yet proven marketing approach to our not-for-profit and creative community. We have a strong 27 year history of ensuring excellent service user satisfaction, empowerment and involvement in our work and, through added value activities, realise our core values and objectives on a day to day basis. We support thousands of dedicated staff in their important work across a range of social needs and celebrate their outcomes whilst raising awareness on social inclusion issues.

We require excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing, with a creative and opportunistic approach. We are looking for a candidate who is focused and has strong skills in completing projects and designing campaigns. You will be a forward thinking individual with a genuine understanding and commitment to the needs of vulnerable adults in our communities.

You will be working in a busy environment, working with many of our Head Office functions and our nationwide services to support them with their marketing requirements. A commercial background in marketing and also experience in health and social care is essential, as you will be expected to use this to take briefs from management teams, services and other Head Office teams to deliver the most effective form of communication.

Closing Date: 28 September 2019

Income Processing Officer
Location: Rochester Airport
Salary: £18,000 - £22,000 per annum
Application Deadline: 13th October 2019

JOB SUMMARY

An opportunity has arisen to join the Air Ambulance Kent Surrey Sussex (AAKSS) as an Income Processing Officer. Working within our newly created Supporter Experience department, you will play a fundamental role in ensuring that our fundraising data is accurate, up-to-date and maintained. By providing AAKSS with efficient and accurate income processing, you are allowing the Charity to use up-to-date data to best support fundraising decisions and potentially create new income channels.

THE REQUIREMENTS

- Provide a high level of income processing to all Income Generation departments.
- Process the daily delivery of cheques and monies received – logging donation payments into the database in an accurate and consistent manner.
- Support the management of lottery income from third parties by delivering Direct Debit management, processing new lottery members and processing monies.
- Ensure that Gift Aid declarations are added to the database correctly and that the accompanying paperwork is scanned and securely destroyed.
- Assist with the preparation of Gift Aid reclaims as required.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES 

- Highly motivated and organised individual that is looking to support an evolving Income Generation department.
- Have the ability to manage your own workload and time.
- Be able to work independently, but also as part of a wider team.
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
- Has previous experience of accurate data entry and processing.

The selection process will include a panel interview. 

Closing date: 3:59pm on 13th October 2019
Interview date: 21st October 2019

So, if you are seeking your next step as an Income Processing Officer, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency. 

Other organisations may call this role Income Officer, Accounts Officer, Finance Officer, Income Administrator, Accounts Administrator, Finance Administrator, or Accounts Assistant.

Job Description

Important please note:

Quetzal is committed to the safeguarding of all children, young people and adults. Anyone selected for the post will be required to hold a current Enhanced DBS check with Quetzal

As a women-only service and due to the nature and sensitivity of the service delivered, it is an occupational requirement under the Equality Act 2010, Part 1, and Schedule 9 for the post holder to be female.

This job description is an outline of the main duties and responsibilities of the post. The post holder will be required to undertake other duties consistent with the role as required by the Board of Trustees as the organisation's priorities develop.

If you wish to apply for this post, please forward a completed application and a supporting statement describing how you meet all the essential requirements with examples as outlined in the job description and person specification. Please send an email to Shabnum Osman for an application form.

Post: Service Manager

Reporting to: Quetzal Board of Trustees

Managing: Employees and volunteer counsellors

Salary: £32,029-£35,934 pro rata

Hours: 20 hours per week (3-4 days per week)

Holiday: 28 days (pro rata) Inc public holidays plus up to 4 days Christmas closure

Contract: Permanent post subject to successful completion of probationary period, benefits include car parking on site, flexible working within core hours/days

Quetzal Board of Trustees are recruiting a senior post holder to manage our specialist counselling service.  Quetzal offers long term counselling and psychotherapy services for female survivors of childhood sexual abuse.

We are a voluntary sector organisation established for thirty years providing a high quality, confidential, non discriminatory and sensitive counselling service in a safe and professional environment working with a number of partners including Comic Relief.

Our work aids the recovery of some of the most vulnerable women across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland who are experiencing mental health difficulties as a result of their experience and enables them to improve their self worth, resilience and confidence and to better manage their lives and relationships.

We are recruiting a Service Manager to lead our management team, staff and volunteer counsellors, build strategic partnerships, oversee high quality service delivery and manage our city centre premises.  You will have experience of financial and business management, service development, fundraising and developing successful stakeholder relationships and demonstrate a high level of professional conduct commensurate with the role.

 We are small team who operate in a collaborative style and you must have a strong team ethos.  You will report directly to the Board of Trustees and advise on the strategic direction of the organisation whilst retaining operational responsibility for the delivery of the service in line with BACP ethics.

Quetzal is committed to the safeguarding of all children, young people and adults. Anyone selected for the post will be required to hold a current Enhanced DBS check with Quetzal

Main Objectives of the Post

1. The Service Manager is accountable for the achievement of Quetzal’s strategic and business plan as set by the Board of Trustees.  She will provide strategic leadership, organise, manage and develop the work of Quetzal in accordance with the code of practice, organisation policies and statutory reporting responsibilities
2. Work effectively with the Board of Trustees to develop and manage the implementation of Quetzal strategic and business plans and to develop a vision of future growth
3. Oversee the continued development of the service and lead on the future planning of new areas of work working closely with the Trustees and key stakeholders implementing new areas of work to include planning, delivery, resources, training and monitoring systems
4. To represent Quetzal and build and maintain relationships with funders, external partners and statutory agencies and promote the service Quetzal offers to appropriate service users across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Management

1. Work with the Board of Trustees to develop and implement the organisational and strategic business plan to include specific objectives and planned outcomes
2. Ensure Quetzal meets its financial, legal, statutory and contractual obligations with key stakeholders
3. Ensure the board of Trustees are informed of relevant changes in legislation, policy, funding and other key drivers of the charity’s work
4. Attend and report monthly to the Trustees on agreed outcomes to include strategic plan progress, financial and budget status by providing timely reports and information as requested including reporting annually at the AGM
5. Supervise the completion of annual reports, filing annual accounts to deadline and updating Charity Commission and Companies House records as required
6. Develop, implement, review and monitor the organisation’s policies and procedures in consultation with the Trustees, Management team, staff and volunteers
7. Develop a marketing strategy to publicise Quetzal’s services, activities and achievements locally and nationally to raise profile and maintain and develop the organisation’s interests
8. Organisational responsibility as data protection officer in respect of GDPR legislation

Contract and Project Management

1. Work collaboratively with the Business Manager to manage key external funding contracts and be responsible for overseeing  initial contracting, application, implementation and monitoring and reporting to stakeholders at agreed deadlines
2. Ensure all procedures track progress and fulfil reporting and monitoring needs of funders and reporting to Trustees
3. Maintain Quality Assurance and accreditation systems to ensure the continued high quality delivery of services
4. Participate in working and consultation groups as required, reporting to Trustees on developments and progress that impact strategic and business planning

 Finance Management

1. Work collaboratively with the Business Manager and Treasurer to develop and maintain financial records,  budget monitoring, manage spending, identifying concerns and ensure value for money across the organisation
2. Ensure the organisation is maintaining accurate financial accounting practices and clear and timely reporting to the Trustees to maintain the organisation’s financial position and sustainability
3. Liaise closely with the Business Manager to identify appropriate funding opportunities and income generation initiatives to maintain the development of the organisation

Partnership Management

1. Maintain a good knowledge of local, regional and national external partners, stakeholders and statutory agencies
2. Attend relevant groups, meetings and strategic forum to represent Quetzal and promote the organisations interests with other relevant sector partners
3. Build,  maintain and develop productive partnerships with all external stakeholders at all levels including key funding partners
4. Act as a spokesperson with local and national media as required, in agreement with the Trustees, to raise the profile and promote the work of the organisation

Management of Staff

1. Provide effective line management to Quetzal’s management team, i.e. Clinical and Business Managers and where appropriate through delegated responsibility to administrative staff
2. Ensure that organisational policies and procedures are communicated and adhered to by all staff
3. Ensure that all staff and volunteers are consulted and regularly updated on issues, developments, changes to procedure and practice
4. Evaluate the skills and experience of staff and volunteers (where appropriate) to ensure an effective service to service users via the appraisal system
5. Have an overview of safeguarding for service users, volunteers and staff, ensuring appropriate sharing of information and management of risk
6. Lead on staff recruitment in conjunction with Trustees and other staff to maintain a skilled workforce
7. Assist the Clinical Lead to recruit and maintain a team of volunteers that reflect the community and the needs of the organisation
8. Ensure that appropriate induction and developmental CPD programmes is delivered annually for  new and existing volunteers
9. Ensure that there is adequate and accessible support, supervision and training for all staff and volunteers
10. Participate in own training and development as required

Premises Management including Health and Safety

1. Manage all aspects of the premises and building operation, take lead responsibility for Health and Safety compliance, IT systems operation and infrastructure, cleaning and maintenance schedules to ensure safe and efficient operation of the premises

Other

1. Any other duties as reasonably requested by the Board of Trustees to support the delivery of Quetzal’s service, strategic and business objectives.
2. Ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with the relevant legislation, the organisations policies and procedures including

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Recent experience in relevant sector e.g. health and social care, voluntary sector, counselling services, business management, safeguarding services

Experience

Essential

• Proven track record in a leadership role
• Evidence of effective financial management
• Recent experience of fundraising and developing new income streams
• Recent experience of building and sustaining networks with a wide range of stakeholders

Desirable

• Recent experience of influencing policy development and change through working with local or national government or other statutory bodies
• Recent experience of leading significant organisational change
• Recent experience of managing a volunteer workforce

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Proven ability to lead, inspire and influence others to achieve positive outcomes
• Clear communicator, ability to deliver messages to a variety of audiences
• Organised and effective team leader
• Ability to manage and prioritise a wide range of tasks to agreed deadlines
• Excellent IT and administration  skills conversant with current GDPR policy,(data controller)
• Knowledge of relevant legislation including health and safety, safeguarding, equality and diversity

Desirable

• Current knowledge of voluntary sector governance practice
• Strategic and operational business experience
• Marketing and promotional skills, use of social media and web based media
• Current knowledge and understanding of issues surrounding childhood sexual abuse and the impact on Quetzal’s service users

Other

• Enhanced DBS check
• Flexible working to meet the needs of the organisation e.g. occasional working outside of office hours by agreement
• Willing to travel, locally, regionally and nationally as required

An exciting new opportunity has become available to join our dynamic, fast-paced, hardworking HR team to deliver efficient human resource services for a Stockport town centre based charity.

We are looking for a warm, professional, confident and articulate individual to deliver an efficient HR service and the highest standards of internal and external customer care to our employees nationally. Working from our busy Stockport Town Centre office you will ensure that rigorous personnel procedures are carried out in accordance with agency and stakeholder requirements. Additionally, you will advise and support senior staff in respect of welfare issues, ill health and attendance, capability, grievance, disciplinary procedures and ensure legal compliance, fairness, consistency and good practice in all personnel matters and procedures.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about HR and are truly committed to providing excellent customer service.  A perfect starting point for an enthusiastic individual with full exposure to all aspects of the employee life cycle.  Extensive support and mentoring given for the successful applicant and an opportunity for CIPD support on completion of probationary period.

Team Support Officer
Part Time - 10 hours per week
6 Month Contract
Cardiff
£18,391 - £21,773 (to be pro rated)

Are you passionate about supporting a good cause? Do you have great communication and organisation skills? If the answer is yes, we would like to hear from you.

We are a leading charity dedicated to providing a world without barriers for deaf children and their families, and are looking for part time Team Support Officer to provide business support to our Wales team for a six month contract. This is a part time role, working ten hours per week.

Support will include website and social media updates, research, general administration, answering the telephone and responding to emails, health & safety tasks and data input.

You will be a good communicator, responsive and thrive on wanting to provide an excellent customer service.

We are open to receiving applications from candidates who may be at the start of their work career, or from those simply wanting a change.

We also provide flexible working environment, and will discuss your preferred working options, as long as they are in-line with our business requirements.

To apply for this role you will need to select the button shown, complete an online application and specify how you meet the person specification criteria, as outlined in the job description. To do this, we suggest that you download the job description from our website prior to starting your application.

Currently, the application process works best on desktop / laptop devices.

The closing date for applications is Monday 23rd September 2019 at 23:59.

We expect interviews to be held in Cardiff on Tuesday 1st October 2019.

We strive to provide an accessible recruitment process. If a disability or long term condition makes it difficult for you to complete our application form, please contact us to discuss alternative formats. If you require reasonable adjustments for taking part in the interview, please indicate this in response to the corresponding question in the application form.

Additional information about the support we offer is on our jobs page.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to offering interviews to candidates who request to be considered under the disability confident scheme and meet the minimum requirements of the person specification.

The National Deaf Children’s Society is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young adults and expects staff and volunteers to share that commitment.

We are also committed to promoting work-life balance amongst our staff.

To apply for the role of Team Support Officer, please apply via the button shown.

This job is being posted by Webrecruit on behalf of National Deaf Children's Society. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Additional Keywords: Team Support Officer, Administration Officer, Customer Service Officer, Customer Support Officer, Marketing Administrator, Support Officer, Admin Officer.

Executive Support & Marketing Officer
 
London, N1 (with some options for home working one – two days per week) 

About Us 

Locality is the national network supporting community organisations to be strong and successful. We are expanding our staff team and want to recruit diverse talent to deliver our mission. 

We’re now looking for an Executive Support & Marketing Officer to work across the senior team and trustees; co-ordinating a wide range of activities at a high level in the organisation; as well as supporting a range of marketing activities.

Our staff tell us the best thing about working for Locality is the people; both within the organisation and outside of it. Locality is particularly keen to hear from people from ethnic minority backgrounds and those with disabilities as these groups are under-represented in our workforce. We want a diverse team to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with. We work with amazing and talented individuals who want to change the world through the power of community. 

Your Rewards 

- Salary of £35K per annum 
- Flexible working options
- Five weeks’ holiday (pro-rata for part time staff)  
- Three grace days between Christmas and New Year  
- Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution  
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)  
- Simply Health Cash Plan  
- Interest Free Season Ticket Loan  
- Training and development opportunities 

This is an exceptional opportunity for a proven PA or Executive Assistant to take on a new challenge with our amazing community-based organisation and provide vital support to leading figures. 

You’ll discover an incredible team and plenty of chances to take on further responsibility to develop yourself and your career. The Leadership are experienced experts at what they do and provide an outstanding platform from which the rest of the organisation can take their lead and thrive. 

So, if you are ready to support a valuable and lasting movement and are eager to give back to communities with your career, this is the role for you. 

Your Role 

As an Executive Support & Marketing Officer, you will be tasked with providing key support to our Chief Executive, Trustees and Senior Team and taking on a diverse, fast-paced role that sits at the heart of our organisation. 

Specifically, you will: 

- Support a range of marketing activities
- Manage the Chief Executive’s diary and inbox 
- Provide administrative support to the Senior Management Team 
- Support organisational governance 
- Manage the admin for the Board of Trustees 
- Prepare papers for the Board, take minutes at meetings and oversee the AGM 
- Co-ordinate progress reports and ensure they are monitored 
- Research and analyse topics and brief the Chief Executive and Senior Managers on these 
- Provide admin support to our Engagement Team and at events 

About You 

To be considered as an Executive Support & Marketing Officer, you will need: 

- Experience as an Executive Assistant or PA, including experience of diary management, gatekeeping, drafting correspondence, and booking accommodation and travel 
- Experience of working with Boards or Committees, including planning meetings, preparing agendas/papers and minute taking 
- To be very organised and able to operate in a busy environment and demonstrate an adaptable approach and the ability to juggle competing tasks 

Other organisations may call this role Personal Assistant, Marketing Assistant, Executive Assistant, PA, EA, Marketing Co-ordinator, Junior Marketing Executive, Senior Secretary, Admin Support Executive, Senior Admin Assistant, Administrator, Senior Administrator, or Assistant to the Board. 

The closing date for this role is the 23rd September 2019, with interviews scheduled for the 1st October 2019. 

Webrecruit and Locality are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be. 

So, if you are ready for your next challenge as an Executive Support & Marketing Officer, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Support Worker (Social Care) 

Founded in 1984, the Bromley by Bow Centre is a pioneering registered charity located in Tower Hamlets. We support families, young people and adults of all ages to learn new skills, improve their health and wellbeing, find employment and develop the confidence to achieve their goals and transform their lives. The Centre provides a range of integrated services. 

Position: Social Care Support Worker 
Location: London, E3 
Job type: Part Time, Permanent 
Hours: 26 hours per week 
Salary: £19,201 Per Annum, Pro Rata 
Benefits: 27 days plus 3 days for Christmas plus Bank Holidays; plus 1 extra day that all staff get off for their birthday; Pension Contribution made 

About the role: 

You will have responsibility for supporting clients ensuring their skills are developed while enhancing health and wellbeing through participation across the wide range of services available at the Bromley by Bow Centre and through one to one support in the community. You will deliver support in a person-centred way and in accordance with the person’s individual needs and wishes. 

Clients will have a range of support needs, including learning disabilities, mental health, and older people, including those with physical and complex needs. You will be responsible for enabling clients to participate and be valued members of the community in which they live by supporting independence, choice, control and integration (as aligned to best practice and in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Centre.) 

About you: 

The successful candidate will have a Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification or equivalent (or minimum level 2 and the ability and commitment to achieve Level 3 within 12 months) and a minimum of 1 years’ proven experience of supporting disabled people and their carers. You will have experience of planning support and activities based on the needs of the client and of delivering personalised support. 

Additionally, you will have experience of developing and maintaining relationships with clients, families/carers and experience of positively contributing to team work. You will also have experience of working in a diverse and multicultural environment. You must be able to work flexibly and adapt in line with the requirements of the role and the changing needs and wishes of clients. The ability to travel on your own and with clients to a variety of locations is also essential. 

You may have experience of the following: Social Care Support Worker, Support Worker, Care Worker, Care Assistant, Healthcare Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Social Worker, Case Worker, etc.

NIGHT SUPPORT WORKER, TRANSITIONS NORTH, MANSFIELD, FRWK03 £16,296 - £17,811 FTE (PLUS 7.5% ENHANCEMENT FOR HOURS WORKED BETWEEN 10 PM AND 7 AM), 37 HPW, PERMANENT

Do you want to join an organisation that employs remarkable people to do a remarkable job, where 97% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for?

Do you have a commitment to reach out, even to the most chaotic and challenging individuals?

We are looking for a Night Support Worker who would thrive in a young person’s accommodation service, where no two days are the same? 

You could be part of a team supporting young people to develop their independence and social skills, have the integrity to build professional working relationships.

We are looking for motivated and flexible support workers’ who are able to work proactively and react to a fast-flowing and fluid environment.

You will support young people aged 16 – 21 to complete daily tasks and learn new life-skills during their transition to independence and into our move-on  properties. 

You will work in partnership with various agencies, liaising closely with Social Care.

• Have excellent communication skills

• Are you dynamic, enthusiastic and diverse?

• Promote Equality and Diversity within the Service

• Provide a safe and secure environment for young people.

• Contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive support package

• Support Young People to develop the skills that will empower them to move on to independent living and avoid becoming repeat homeless.

Candidates need to be reliable and enthusiastic - experience of working with young people is desired, although not essential, full training package will be given during the probationary period and throughout your employment.

For more information please contact: Vanessa Dixon

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

97% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application

CVs will not be accepted

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

EVAW is a leading coalition of specialist women’s support services, researchers, activists, survivors and NGOs working to end violence against women and girls in all its forms.

This important post is to work with EVAW’s Head of Public Affairs and Director to develop EVAW’s responsive and proactive lobbying strategies. Some of the time will be spent with a special focus on London government where the Mayor has a high profile VAWG strategy which EVAW has significantly influenced. Other time will be spent developing influence in other regional political hubs and supporting members to do this. The post holder will also work closely with EVAW member organisations and develop materials and training to help improve their influence on decision makers.

Please see our website for full details of the post and the application process.   4 days per week or other flexible working proposals will be considered.

Application is by CV and a covering letter, addressing how you meet the requirements in the person specification.  Please also return our equality monitoring form.

Applications close at 12 noon on Friday 4 October 2019.

Interviews will take place in central London  during the week commencing Monday 4th November 2019.

As part of our small, friendly team, you will plan, create and deliver communications across various print and digital channels, with a strong focus on creative storytelling and interaction with our active community.

You will spend most of your time on CLAPA’s vibrant social media pages and information-packed website, curating the safe, positive space we've created for people affected by cleft where difference is celebrated and the future is bright.

You will encourage our community to engage with our work and share their stories, and you’ll use what you learn to help make our services and communications more accessible. You will be the link between CLAPA’s services and the people that need them the most, finding new and innovative ways to advertise events and opportunities through a variety of channels to reach the most appropriate audiences. A large amount of content must be planned for various channels over the course of the year in collaboration with the rest of the CLAPA team and volunteers, so excellent organisational skills and time management are essential.

As part of a small charity, you will have regular contact with every team at CLAPA and chances to use your creativity and communications skills in many different contexts. You'll need to be proactive, solution-focused and flexible, eager to build your skills and rise to varied challenges.

About you:

• Strong written and oral communication skills, with a passion for creative copywriting and storytelling.
• Excellent skills in customer service and community management
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and with other staff to help communicate CLAPA’s work to the community.

The Role:

• Proactively generating and editing content for a variety of channels, including CLAPA’s website, social media and print media. Planning and scheduling posts on CLAPA’s social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram)
• Managing and moderating CLAPA’s Facebook Groups and other social media accounts to develop our online community.
• Using CLAPA’s e-mail software to create and send mailings as required, including monthly e-newsletters.
• Creating graphics and copy for various CLAPA communications using templates, and creating new templates as required.
• Posting and promoting events, activities and opportunities as required by the Regional Team.
• Sourcing and cataloguing case studies, quotes and photos for use in promotional materials and in response to press requests.
• Arranging, conducting and writing up interviews with people involved in CLAPA’s work, including children and young people.

This position is ideal for an exceptional candidate just starting their career in communications or looking to make the switch to the charity sector.

Equal Opportunities & Safeguarding

CLAPA is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to ensuring all applications are treated fairly. We monitor the demographics of applicants on the Application Form, but these questions are not mandatory and any answers will not be shared with the team shortlisting and interviewing candidates.

CLAPA is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment.

Waking Night Support Worker 

Join our client – A Unique and Innovative Approach to Supporting Young People in Care. 

They provide residential services for young people aged 16-25 years old who have been discharged from psychiatric inpatient stays or secure children’s homes. The young people they care for often require a high level of support and dynamic approach to risk management in order to support problems they may have with self-harming, behaviour and emotional regulation. 

Position: Waking Night Support Worker 
Location: Huddersfield 
Job type: Full Time, Permanent 
Hours: 38.5 hours per week, Night Shift - 8.30pm-7.30am 
Salary: £19,019 per annum (£9.50 per hour includes an unsociable hour’s payment of 50p per hour) 
Benefits: 22-27 holidays per year (plus bank holidays), Free training and professional development programme, Paid induction, training and enhanced DBS check, Company Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Free onsite parking 

Closing date for applications: 28th September, 2019 

About the role: 

Our client's aim is to support the young people using a therapeutic approach to live in a non-secure community setting and to achieve their individual goals in preparation for the transition to adult life. 

As part of their continued growth they are now looking to recruit for their new home in Huddersfield opening Autumn 2019. 

Responsibilities: 

- To act as a member of the team and assist the management staff in giving the highest standard of care possible to all the young people, closely following individual care plans and programmes. 
- To take individual / group responsibility in ensuring the running of the home to its highest possible standard. 
- To develop skills in order that the young people’s individual health / social development needs are met. 

About you: 

- To be able to work as part of a team. 
- Good verbal and written communication skills. 
- An understanding of the issues young people face. 
- Able to work evening shifts. 

Our client provides care 24 hours a day and 365 days a year. All roles will involve some weekend working. 

If you have a passion and commitment to work with young people and make a difference to their lives please click to apply for a link to their online application form. 

Our client operates a safer recruitment process and as part of this process, the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

They are an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community.

As an employer they are also committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all their staff. 

You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Care Worker, Care Assistant, Healthcare Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Community Support Worker, Disability, Disabilities, Care Staff, Charity, Charities, Not for Profit, NFP, Third Sector, etc. 

Ref: 88785

At Depaul UK we currently have an exciting opportunity for a Night Support Worker come and join our team in Rochdale. You will join us on a full time basis and in return you will receive a competitive salary of £18,060 per annum plus pension & other great benefits.

Depaul UK delivers a wide range of support and housing services for young people and adults at risk of homelessness. We specialise in the provision of services that: prevent homelessness, increase the resilience of those we work with and energise opportunities for employment, education, training and volunteering in the communities we work within.

We're dedicated to putting our values into action to achieve a society where everyone has a place to call home and a stake in their community.

In return as our Night Support Worker, you'll be joining a friendly, flexible and values-led organisation, and will receive:

- Competitive salary

- 26 days of annual holiday, including bank holidays

- Contributory pension scheme

- Life assurance

- Cycle to work scheme

- Interest free Annual Season Ticket Loan

- Four Weeks Paternity Leave

The Night Support Worker role:

You’ll work as part of a dedicated team delivering essential services which include an assessment, support and move on service to vulnerable clients in supported accommodation.

You’ll also have a vital part to play in helping us achieve our mission of offering homeless and disadvantaged people the opportunity to fulfil their potential and move towards a positive and independent future.

You’ll involve clients in the decisions made about them and encourage participation in Depaul’s wider community programme of activities, and encourage all clients to participate in Education, Training, Employment and Volunteering opportunities as appropriate to the development of their skills, assets and aspirations

Please note: You will work waking night shifts which will include weekend working

What makes this role exciting?

- You'll receive in-house training to help you perform your role

- The role is flexible and you can take a creative approach to supporting young people

- It's a great opportunity to gain further experience in the charity sector

What will ideally support your success in the Night Support Worker role?

- An understanding of the needs of young people who have experienced homelessness, poor mental health and substance misuse

- Experience of creating support plans risk assessing, safeguarding, health and safety, service user involvement and collaborative working

- A knowledge and understanding of Risk Assessments and Support Planning

- Able to demonstrate clear understanding of safeguarding requirements and procedures

- Working in a client-centred way ensuring service user involvement and collaborative working

- Commitment to working in a manner, which promotes equality, diversity and inclusion

Closing date – 6th September 2019

So, if this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you and you’d like to become our Night Support Worker then please click ‘apply’ today – don’t miss out, we’d love to hear from you!

An enhanced DBS disclosure is a requirement for this post. Our recruitment checks, induction and ongoing support and supervision reflect our commitment to safeguarding our clients. Depaul UK strives to be equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We kindly request no contact from Recruitment or Media Agencies.

Retail Operations Officer
Harrogate, North Yorkshire (with regular travel to retail sites across Yorkshire)

About Us

Yorkshire Cancer Research is one of the most exciting and innovative charities in the UK. The charity is a leading funder of cancer research in the region and has a track record of supporting ground-breaking projects and clinical trials to help prevent cancer and increase survival. We are working to save an extra 2,000 lives a year in Yorkshire.

Yorkshire Cancer Research is entering an exciting period in its development. As part of this we are expanding our team at our Head Office and a number of new roles are being created. We are currently looking for a Retail Operations Officer to support the Head of Retail Operations as we significantly expand our retail portfolio over the next few years.

The Benefits

- Salary of £24,000 - £28,000 per annum
- Pension scheme
- Private medical insurance
- 25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Offices within walking distance of the train station/free onsite parking

If you are a retail professional with experience of providing operational support, then this is an excellent opportunity to support Yorkshire Cancer Research in achieving its strategic aims.

We’ve got a strong set of values that inform everything we do and we’re looking for people who are aligned with these. As our Retail Operations Officer, you will strive for excellence in everything you do, have integrity, champion expertise through improvement and innovation and be a great team player.

The Role

As Retail Operations Officer, you will help to build and deliver our charity’s retail strategy and provide a point of contact for shop managers and retail volunteers. 

As we increase the number of shops we have, your role will involve supporting shop managers across Yorkshire to deliver a consistent brand experience to customers and volunteers.

Additionally, you will: 

- Support the Head of Retail Operations with the administration of shop openings, closures and refits 
- Provide support to the shop managers with training for the retail volunteers 
- Oversee our online retail shop and brief marketing colleagues to update product details 

About You

To join us as a Retail Operations Officer, you’ll need: 

- Experience of providing retail operation support, ideally for a charity
- A track record of working on a shop opening, closure and/or refurbishment 

You will also need experience in retail roles, which included one or more of the following: 
- Setting up and/or managing an online shop
- Merchandising and/or retail display
- Handling customer complaints and creating win-win scenarios
- Stock rotation and management
- Introducing new shop processes by training/coaching colleagues
- Retail operation management

Stock delivery, merchandising and retailing sales experience would be beneficial to your application, as would experience of developing retail processes for shops. 

Other organisations may call this role Area Retail Officer, Regional Retail Officer, Area Retail Supervisor, Regional Retail Supervisor or Retail Operations Supervisor.

Webrecruit and Yorkshire Cancer Research are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you’re seeking your next step as a Retail Operations Officer, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Working hours: 37 hours per week