Teaching And Behaviour Support Jobs in Bristol, City Of Bristol

Are you a warm, engaging and exceptional online workshop and training facilitator passionate about social justice? 

About the role

We know kinship carers are strong, capable and fiercely determined to ensure they get what they need to support their kinship family. And we want to support them to feel confident and empowered to do that. A new training contract with the Department for Education will support this outcome. 

This role is pivotal in supporting kinship carers to understand what being a kinship carer actually means, what choices are available to them and how to access the information and advice they need for their kinship families in England. 

You’ll facilitate our online introductory training workshops for kinship carers, alongside a kinship experienced colleague. 

You’ll join a new team – Advice, Training and Information who will be resolute about creating a positive and impactful learning experience for all kinship carers in England. 

A strong facilitator and communicator, you will need to be (or become) a Zoom whizz, confident in using breakout rooms and all the extras, calm under pressure (sometimes technology lets us down) and able to deliver exceptional online workshops and training to small and large audiences. We’ll also ask you to support one-off in person training occasionally. 

Being interactive, engaging and able to read the ‘online’ room are essentials for this role. You’ll be curious – and always thinking about how you can improve your delivery and the experience for kinship carers. We’re building a team who is open, focused on the needs of kinship carers and who are looking to continuously and positively improve. 

As part of this new training service, you’ll receive all the training and development to support you to succeed in this role. This may include overnight stays as part of induction and training. 

What you’ll need to achieve in this role:

Key responsibilities:

 

· Deliver and lead exceptional online introductory training workshops to kinship carers in England (individual target - between 40-50 over a 12-month period). Confident and frictionless use of Zoom (including breakout rooms and other tools) to deliver a high-quality training experience. 

· Consistent approach across training experiences, following manualisation processes. 

· An in-depth understanding of kinship care in England (we’ll provide training and support). 

· Ensure KPIs for service delivery (including feedback and evaluation) are met including kinship carer experiences (90% service user satisfaction). 

· Occasional face-to-face training delivery (for regional roadshows where appropriate). 

· Ongoing continuous development of training resources and delivery using insight, data and participation from kinship carers. 

· Ensure training is accessible and adapted as required. 

· Be comfortable being a ‘face’ for the service in promotion and online resources. 

· Take part in creating online content, including being confident in front of the camera to produce video and verbal content to add to our online resources, advice and guidance. 

· Contribute to online resources as required. 

· Take accountability for using Salesforce effectively as our case management system to support service delivery learning, high performance and evaluation. Ensure excellent administration in your delivery, keeping to deadlines. 

· Work closely with Advice Service, Peer Support Service and Programmes teams to create onward referral pathways. 

· Work with local authority partners to create regional content for online introductory training workshops. 

· Ensure tone of voice, language and brand are in line with Kinship guidelines. Contribute positive active learning and proactively create opportunities to understand kinship carers needs for training (using learning logs). 

· Contribute to case studies demonstrating impact of training services alongside ongoing insight to influence policy and campaigning development. 

· Actively contribute to delivering high performance across the team. Commitment to personal development. 

· Live the Kinship values and behaviours daily, embedding collaboration and learning with others across the organisation as part of your role. 

 

What you’ll bring (your experience):

Knowledge, abilities, skills and experience

Essential

· Substantial experience delivering engaging online training and workshops for diverse audiences, or transferable skills which demonstrate excellent communication and presentation skills. 

· Demonstrable experience of using Zoom to a high level to deliver training (using breakout rooms and other tools to support and enhance facilitation). or transferable skills which demonstrate the ability to learn and develop excellent technical skills. 

· High quality and professional facilitation skills, or transferable skills which demonstrate excellent communication and presentation skills. 

· Demonstrable experience of holding clear boundaries and managing unforeseen circumstances (like disruptive behaviour) within training contexts, or transferable skills which demonstrate your ability to manage boundaries and unforeseen circumstances in a professional context. 

· Proven experience of delivering training workshops which deliver impact and learning outcomes for participants, or transferable skills which demonstrate your ability to deliver positive outcomes in a professional context. 

· Excellent PowerPoint skills. 

· Experience of working with communities with different levels of digital literacy. Ability to develop in-depth subject knowledge (kinship care for example) to deliver consistent and up to date content. 

· Excellent written, verbal and visual communications with high attention to detail, representing Kinship and this new training service with conviction and professionalism. 

· High degree of confidence using technology, or willingness to develop and take accountability for using technology. 

· Willingness to think outside of the box and ability to work with others to work in non-traditional ways to achieve change for kinship carers and their families. 

· A positive, can-do, solutions driven attitude that helps contribute to a clear learning culture for the team. 

· Ability to work on your own initiative and manage a complex and varied workload to successfully meet project deadlines and targets. 

· To act at all times in the best interest of Kinship and the families we support. Resilience when dealing with challenging and sensitive issues. 

· Non-judgemental (reflected in language and behaviour). 

Desirable experience and knowledge:

· Experience presenting content in video format.

· Experience of using Salesforce. 

· Knowledge and understanding of kinship care and/or children and families who need support. 

 

General attributes:

· Commitment to equal opportunities and diversity and a respectful approach to working with people from a range of backgrounds.

· Flexible and willing to travel for work occasionally across England.

· Excellent written and spoken English

· Right to work in the UK

 

Your main relationships will be with:

· Team Leader - Online

· Training and Learning Lead 

· Training team colleagues including Training Facilitators

· Training Officers 

· Associate Director of Advice, Training and Information

· Advice, Programmes and Peer Support Teams

· Kinship carers 

This new Legacies Manager role is an exciting opportunity to deliver Speech and Language UK's first proactive legacy programme, which is a key part of their new strategy.

For 1.9 million children in the UK, learning to talk and understand words feels like an impossible hurdle. Speech and Language UK helps children with communication disabilities and provides a unique combination of specialist therapy, teaching and care for children, information for families, and training for teachers and other professionals.

To deliver their new strategy, the charity have created several exciting new roles, all aimed at embedding a relationship fundraising approach to engaging and inspiring institutional, high net worth and long-term supporters.

As Legacies Manager, you will develop, manage and grow the organisation’s legacies portfolio, including securing legacy pledges and stewarding donors who have chosen to leave a legacy gift.

There is an option to work remotely (UK-based) or hybrid (2dpw in Islington office) for this 21 hours a week, part-time role – please discuss options and FTE implications with Joe.

As Legacies Manager, you will: 

• Work alongside the Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships to develop and implement Legacies operational plans to maximize income in line with agreed targets
• Lead and manage relationships with legacy supporters to achieve and exceed income targets
• Provide insight and learning so that the charity can optimize its initiatives both in lifetime-giving and legacy fundraising
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with a portfolio of actual and potential legacy supporters

Ideal skills and experience:

• Proven track record in legacy giving
• Demonstrated success in developing and maintaining relationships with legacy supporters
• Strong understanding of relationship fundraising and legacy giving, including the latest trends and opportunities
• Passion to support Speech and Language UK’s mission and values

Benefits include:

• 28 days per year (including 3 Christmas closure days) plus all bank holidays. 2 additional days annual leave after 5 years’ continuous service
• Life Assurance – x4 annual salary
• Perkbox – Online and instore discounts ranging from retail to restaurants, cinema tickets and fitness.
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline, up to 4 structured counselling sessions, wellbeing resources and much much more!
• Free annual flu vaccinations

Community Project Worker

Oasis South Bristol Hub: Hengrove

FULL-TIME (40 hours)

18 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT

SALARY:  £29,319 per annum

Want to enable children, young people and families to have positive lives?

Want to be part of a supportive, dynamic, fun & quality team?

Want to make your community a better place?

Want to grow in confidence and experience?

Oasis South Bristol hub team is now in a position to employ a Community Project Worker to work alongside our Oasis Community Hub team in South Bristol and we are looking for a talented and adaptable person to join our busy team focussed on supporting our academies in Hengrove: Oasis John Williams and Oasis New Oak and the communities they serve.

The role will encompass community support activity as well developing and running school holiday provision. 

Key responsibilities will be:

• To provide enrichment activities to the children’s youth work to include holiday schemes, afterschool and lunch time clubs.
• To develop a strong food poverty programme and offer support for the community through adult education, wellbeing, advocacy/family support and volunteering opportunities.
• To work alongside the Strategic Community Development Leader to develop funding and volunteer capacity which can support the Academies holistically across all of the Hub.
• To engage and work with families supporting them to access Hub services and activities to develop their skills, knowledge and aspirations.

The successful post holder must have:

• Proven experience of community development
• Self-motivation, resilience, with excellent organisational and inter-personal skills.
• Successful experience of working with parents / carers (voluntary or paid work)
• Successful experience of working with children and young people
• Experience working with challenging behaviours and attitudes
• Knowledge of safeguarding practices and health and safety

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing team, working in a community and education setting.  As part of the package, Oasis offers:

· A pension scheme, offering 7% employer contribution.

· A generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year (plus 8 Bank Holidays).

· Policies which promote well-being and are family friendly.

Email your CV including a Supporting Statement . Please visit the Oasis Charity Jobs website for further details. Your Supporting Statement should be no more than two A4 pages and must address the following question:

Please expand on your CV to tell us about relevant skills, experience and qualification you have, that relate to the job description and person specification.

Completed applications should be returned by Midday Tuesday 7th May 2024

Interviews will take place in South Bristol on the week beginning the 13th May 2024

We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups.

Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks. The successful candidate will need to be provide proof of the right to work in the UK.

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.  Registered Charity No. 1163889

YOUTH WORKER

OASIS HUB NORTH BRISTOL

PART-TIME 30 HOURS PER WEEK (0.75FTE) with a minimum of 2 evenings per week

24 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT

SALARY: £18,772 per annum (£25,029 for 1 FTE)

Want to enable young people to have positive lives?

Want to be part of a supportive, dynamic, fun & quality team?

Want to make the community a better place?

Want to grow in confidence and hope?

Our Youth and Community team based at our North Bristol Hub in Lawrence Weston are looking for a special, talented, and adaptable Youth Worker, to help us strengthen and sustain our range of community and targeted youth programmes across Lawrence Weston, Shirehampton, Sea Mills, Henbury and Avonmouth.  You will work alongside our Lead Youth Worker to:

· design, plan, and deliver weekly open access session for young people in Lawrence Weston

· deliver high quality 1:1 service through our Bridging programme across North Bristol

· deliver innovated activities for young people in the community in line with the city-wide Youth Vision.

We are looking for individuals who have:

· Experience of working alongside other statutory and voluntary organisations.

· Able to work a minimum of two evenings per week.

· Previous experience in implementing youth programmes.

· Knowledge of safeguarding practices with young people.

While a relevant qualification in Youth & Community Work would be desirable, we are open to applicants with significant experience instead.

If you are enthusiastic about making a positive impact in North Bristol communities, we invite you to be part of our journey. Apply now and help us create a brighter future together!  As part of the package, Oasis offers:

· Flexible working where possible with family friendly policies.

· A non-contributory pension scheme, currently offering 7% employer contribution.

· Training and professional development opportunities.

To apply, email your CV including a Supporting Statement. Please visit the Oasis UK charity website for further details or click "Apply" on this page for futher details. Your Supporting Statement should be no more than two A4 pages and must address the following question:

"Please expand on your CV to tell us about relevant skills, experience and qualifications you have, that relate to the job description and person specification." 

Completed applications should be returned by Midday Monday 29th April 2024.

Interviews will take place in North Bristol shortly after.

We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups.

Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks. 

The successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK. supports

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.  Registered Charity No. 1163889

Schools Coordinator

Position: Schools Coordinator

Salary: £26,388 plus £500 home working allowance per annum (to be pro-rata to 0.5fte)

Location: Remote - North West - Chorley, Liverpool, North Lancashire, Ormskirk, Sefton, South Ribble, Southport, St Helens, West Lancashire, Wirral

Vacancy Type: Permanent

Working Hours Per Week: Part time, 17.5 hours per week

Closing Date: 23rd April 2024

The Role:

In 2021, the organisation announced a new 10+ year strategy to make the biggest impact they can to stop child abuse and neglect. The Local Services teams are an essential part of how three main strategic goals will be delivered: 

• Everyone plays their part to prevent child abuse 
• Every child is safe online 
• Children feel safe, listened to and supported

Local Services brings together their work in schools, local campaigning and direct services across 9 regions and nations. The North West Schools Service team plays an integral part of the mission as it's responsible for delivering the schools offer.  

Key responsibilities include:

• Be the single point of contact for primary and secondary schools within the designated area, including non-mainstream settings
• Coordinate the delivery of the Speak out. Stay safe programme
• Promote the secondary school offer 
• Be responsible for overseeing the delivery of volunteer led workshops to 6-7 and 9-11 year olds
• Lead and manage a diverse team of existing volunteers 
• Work to set targets and KPIs
• Be responsible for building and maintaining internal and external relationships
• Recruit, train and retain new or existing volunteers providing ongoing development 
• Maximise opportunities and partnership working 
• Be confident in presenting to stakeholders, such as local authorities and senior school leaders
• Represent Local Services and the organisations Schools Service in the public forum
• Be an active contributor to internal projects and workstreams

About you

As a member of the team, the charity's organisational values and behaviours would be important to you. We want someone who will take a child-centred approach, has a strong belief in the rights of children, and has a clear understanding and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of life and practice. 

As Schools Coordinator:

• Do you have experience of delivering or arranging programmes in either educational or safeguarding settings?
• Do you work well towards set targets/KPIs and objectives?
• Do you have experience of management, retention and recruitment of volunteers?
• Do you have well-developed communication and influencing skills?
• Do you have experience of following safeguarding procedures? 
• Can you work with diverse groups of people?
• Do you have effective time management, planning and organisation skills?
• Do you work well as a team and work well remotely? 

If so, we would love you to apply for the Schools Coordinator position.

In Return

You will be offered the experience of working in a well-established charity that sets high standards and expectations on improving the lives of children, a variety of rewards and benefits including generous annual leave, employee benefits and assistance programme, pension and life assurance schemes. 

Join this amazing organisation and you’ll become part of a team that cares about the work they do and the people they work with. You’ll discover opportunities to grow, along with challenges and a shared purpose that’ll bring the best out in you. And you’ll get to find your own way to make a difference that means more, and that impacts millions of young lives.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Schools Coordinator, Schools, Coordinator, School, Coordination, Education Coordinator, Education, Education Manager, Program Coordinator, Education specialist.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.