Based Bradford

At the Canal & River Trust, we believe life’s better by water, and that the waterways we take care of have an important contribution to make to the health and wellbeing of local communities and economies.

As one of our volunteering leaders, you could play an important part in this work, providing guidance to the growing number of active volunteers who help maintain, conserve and improve the environment and heritage of the waterway network. You will focus on volunteering events on the canal and rivers within the Leeds & Liverpool Canal East and the Aire & Calder Leeds areas.

About the role

In this wide-ranging role, you will be the public face of the trust, working closely with people who visit our waterways and providing leadership for volunteer groups, volunteer task days, volunteer lock keepers and our in-house team. Day-to-day activities you and your volunteers could be involved in range all the way from vegetation management to water control. You will also lead and attend events to promote the work of the Trust and recruit new volunteers.

Please note: this role involves working an annualised hours system, which includes working any 5 days out of 7 including statutory holidays. You will also be part of a 24-hour operational standby team responsible for proving emergency cover for the waterway.

About you

We are looking for an engaging volunteer leader with previous experience in a relevant field such as volunteering, environmental works or construction. You must have strong organisation and prioritising skills, and should already have spent some time leading a team. The ability to communicate effectively is also really important, whether you’re dealing with members of the public, volunteers or in-house teams. A UK driving licence is essential.

About us

We’re the charity who look after and bring to life 2000 miles of canals and rivers.  Our waterways contribute to the health and wellbeing of local communities and economies, creating attractive and connected places to live, work, volunteer and spend leisure time.  These historic, natural and cultural assets form part of the strategic and local green-blue infrastructure network, linking urban and rural communities as well as habitats.  Our waterways are on the doorstep of 8 million people and reach some of the most deprived communities within the UK.  By caring for our waterways and promoting their use we believe we can improve the wellbeing of our nation.  Come and be part of it.

To apply

We aim to represent the diverse communities we are part of and welcome applicants from across all sectors of the community. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce brings with it a diversity of ideas, thinking and ways of working which enhances what we do.

To find out more and apply, visit our website.

Please quote reference number 2019-5933 when applying.

Closing date for applications: 17th October 2019.

You’ve got an in-depth understanding of mental health issues and substantial experience of working in a Housing and Social Care setting. All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Richmond Fellowship as a Team Manager.

Right now, we’re looking for someone like you to manage the day-to-day running of our CQC registered service in Halifax. Moor View Care Home in Halifax is a well-established registered care home providing 24 hour nursing care to up to 17 people. Following a recent CQC inspection that raised some operational issues, we are taking positive steps to address them. As well as ensuring the quality of service and support provided to people who use our services, we’ll rely on you to manage service contracts, line manage front line staff and organise any building maintenance requirements. Whether you’re carrying out medication audits, doing an induction, undertaking an investigation, putting team development plans in place or providing support to our business development team, one thing’s for sure – you won't be short of challenge and variety.

As well as substantial experience gained managing a caseload of individuals with complex needs is a given, you will have a significant understanding of Mental Health issues. You’re outcome driven and able to lead by example using your firm but inclusive management style. You’re open and encouraging too, and have lots of tact and diplomacy. What's more, you're great at managing conflicting priorities on time, have a flexible attitude to working hours and are willing to participate in on call arrangements. And, if you have experience of carrying out investigations, writing reports/recommendations or managing budgets, even better, although again, it's not essential.

This is a rolling recruitment process, shortlisted candidates will be contacted as and when they apply.

So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits, including a smartphone? Apply now via our website.

Richmond Fellowship is part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone.

Team Manager – Social Care

You will join our client as a Team Manager who will manage the day-to-day running services in Rochdale or Trafford.

Team Manager Responsibilities:

Here, they provide a supported housing service for people with Learning Disabilities and some mental health problems. But they need your help in order to provide the very best Person Centred Support. As well as ensuring the quality of service and support provided to people who use our clients services, they’ll rely on you to manage service contracts, line manage front line staff and organise any building maintenance requirements. Whether you’re carrying out an induction, undertaking an investigation, putting team development plans in place or providing support to their business development team, one thing’s certain – you won't be short of challenge and variety.

Team Manager Requirements:

- Substantial experience gained managing a caseload of individuals with complex needs is a given, as well as being values and outcome driven, able to lead by example using your firm, Values Driven but inclusive management style.
- You’re transparent and encouraging too and have lots of tact and diplomacy.
- What's more, you're great at managing conflicting priorities on time, have a flexible attitude to working hours and are willing to participate in on call arrangements.
- And, if you have experience of carrying out investigations, writing reports / recommendations and solutions driven, even better, although it's not essential as we offer an extensive induction and training program for managers.

About our client:

They're a leading, high quality social care provider for people with complex needs in the North West of England. With a background of over 18 years’ experience, they're a well-respected and highly regarded provider of specialist services tailored to the needs of individuals with complex needs.

They pride ourselves on working in partnership with individuals, their families, commissioners and local communities to develop personalised services which are tailored to fit the individuals they support. They also want to promote the independence of the people they support by providing opportunities to work with and in local communities.

Location: West Yorkshire (Halifax & Bradford)

Job type: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: £21,000 to £25,500 per annum

You may have experience of the following: Social Care Manager, Care Team Manager, Supported Housing Manager, Care Home Team Manager, Care Home Manager, Care Team Leader, Care Supervisor, Senior Care Assistant, Support Worker, etc,

Ref: 89811

Touchstone (registered charity No. 1012053) is a leading voluntary agency, providing high quality services to improve the health and  wellbeing of local people.

IAPT Employment Advisor
£23,187 pa/pro rata
37 hours per week
This role is fixed term until 30 September 2020

Leeds IAPT consists of 4 partners, Leeds Community Healthcare, Touchstone, Northpoint and Community Links. Together we have delivered the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) programme in Leeds since 2009. Northpoint Wellbeing is leading on the Employment Advisor project on behalf of the wider Leeds IAPT partnership.

The integrated Employment Advice service promotes ease of referrals from IAPT practitioners, and provides timely, confidential and impartial support for IAPT patients who require additional interventions based on their employment needs. It’s a service which will addresses the emotional challenges of continuing in, starting, or resuming work, through providing integrated psychological treatment and employment support.

Leeds Employment Advisors in IAPT programme: Background Information

The Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) programme began in 2008 and has transformed treatment of adult anxiety disorders and depression in England. In Leeds, around 13,000 people now access IAPT services each year, and the Five Year Forward View for Mental Health committed to expanding services further, alongside improving quality.

In 2019 Leeds IAPT service was funded to participate in a national Employment Advisors in IAPT pilot scheme. The main focus of the pilot has been to support people using IAPT talking therapies by providing practical advice and interventions to help them retain or enter sustainable new employment.

At its foundation in 2008, one of the objectives of the IAPT initiative was to increase the availability of talking therapies to individuals absent from work through mental health difficulties whose aim was to return to employment. IAPT also recognised that offering therapeutic interventions could act as a preventative measure to employees taking time off work for symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced employment support professional to be part of a developing service which will improve the quality of life for people with common mental health problems. Touchstone are recruiting to 1 post of an Employment advisor. This role will be managed through a matrix management model which is currently delivered by Touchstone and Northpoint Wellbeing.

The role will involve working across multiple sites across Leeds. Depending on further funding from the Department of Work and Pensions the successful candidate would be expected to attend a University Course through Liverpool John Moore University alongside the role.

The post holder will be based within the Touchstone IAPT team currently consisting of 10 CBT Therapists, 1 Trainee CBT Therapist, 1 Senior PWP, 2 Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners, 3 Employment Advisors, 2 Trainee PWP’s, 1.5 Administrators, a Team Manager and a Deputy Manager.

Touchstone is an equal opportunities organisation and applications are welcome from all sections of the community, particularly LGBT communities and/or people with disabilities who are under-represented within Touchstone. We also recognise that BAME communities are under-represented in the Leeds IAPT workforce. We are therefore especially keen to receive applications from under- represented communities. This is a core part of our service vision and values, as we strive to reflect the communities that we serve.

Closing Date:  1 November 2019
Interview Date:  20 November 2019

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the button to be directed to our website where you can download the application pack.

Touchstone is an equal opportunities organisation, a Trans Positive employer and applications are welcome from all sections of the community, particularly LGBT communities and/or people with disabilities who are under-represented within Touchstone.

No agencies please.

We are looking to recruit to the exciting post of Service Quality Officer, 0.5 FTE, within the Service Development team until March 2020.

You will be part of a dynamic team working with 350 debt advisors based in over 130 advice agencies delivering a large debt advice project in England and Wales.

You will have a massive contribution to the success of the project by monitoring and improving the quality of debt advice delivered.

This busy and varied role will not only test your influencing and negotiating skills, but provide the opportunity to work with a variety of originations and individuals. 

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented throughout Citizens Advice. We are a member of the race equality campaign at Business in the Community, the Prince’s responsible business network and are committed to improving employment opportunities for ethnic minorities across the UK. We also welcome applications from, LGB and Trans and non binary candidates.

We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in role profiles.

Both internal and external candidates are required to complete an online application form using the job pack, identifying their experience against the essential and desirable criteria. 

Touchstone (registered charity No. 1012053) is a leading voluntary agency, providing high quality services to improve the health and wellbeing of local people.

Locality Primary Care Mental Health Support Worker
Salary: Starting at £21,089 per annum, Agenda for Change Band 4
Hours: 37 hours per week – multiple roles available
Based: Leeds

Leeds IAPT consists of 4 partners, Leeds Community Healthcare, Touchstone, Northpoint and Community Links. Together we have delivered the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) programme in Leeds since 2009.

The current remit of Touchstone IAPT within the consortium is to improve access to psychological therapies for Black and Minority Ethnic communities across Leeds.

The role will involve having a caseload of clients with a range of mental health problems and supporting therapists to deliver one- to- one brief interventions. The successful candidate will deliver drop in’s across Leeds and carry out ‘triage assessments’ to identify if the service is appropriate and deliver both workshops and non-structured group interventions. A key focus for the role is to deliver active ‘in - reach’ into communities that are at higher risk of poorer mental health and address barriers in engagement to ensure inclusivity for people who may otherwise find groups hard to access and remain within the service.

The role will involve working across multiple sites across Leeds and will involve some travelling between sites. This will be a joint recruitment exercise with Community Links. Successful applicants will be employed by Touchstone or Community Links.

For Touchstone posts, the post holder will be based within the Touchstone IAPT team currently consisting of; 10 CBT Therapists, 1 Trainee CBT Therapist, 1 Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner, 2 Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners, 3 Employment Advisors, 2 Trainee PWP’s, 1 Administrator, a Team Manager and a Deputy Manager.

There will be an opportunity for applicants to meet staff and discuss the roles during a 2 hour drop in session on the 18th October from 8.30 am to 10.30 am at Touchstone House. Telephone enquiries can be made to the touchstone main number, asking for Colin O’Loan or Simone Stephenson-Bellwood.

To find out what it is like to work for Touchstone IAPT, there are 2 videos available on our recruitment page for this position.

Touchstone is an equal opportunities organisation and applications are welcome from all sections of the community, particularly LGBT communities and/or people with disabilities who are under-represented within Touchstone. We also recognise that BAME communities are under-represented in the Leeds IAPT workforce. We are therefore especially keen to receive applications from under- represented communities. This is a core part of our service vision and values, as we strive to reflect the communities that we serve.

Closing Date: Tuesday 22nd October 2019
Interviews will be held on: WC 4 November 2019

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like to apply and to find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website to download the application pack and complete your application for this position.

Touchstone is an equal opportunities organisation, a Trans Positive employer and applications are welcome from all sections of the community, particularly LGBT communities and/or people with disabilities who are under-represented within Touchstone. 

Touchstone is a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Mindful Employer, has been granted the Positive about Disabled People mark and Investors in People Platinum.

No agencies please.

We are seeking a highly motivated, experienced individual for our supported living services in Calderdale and Kirklees. Our registered office is in Halifax, but there will be an expectation that you will have an active presence across all of our services that provide person-centred care for people who have learning disabilities.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has strong managerial skills, but who is also passionate about providing compassionate, person centred care and support. You will have excellent communication skills and your role will include promoting people’s rights, independence and community inclusion. You will be able to review and develop support plans and risk assessments in a positive and empowering way. You will complete rotas and have the ability to deploy staff where they are needed. You will lead and chair review meetings and have the skills to ensure we meet people’s dreams and aspirations. You will promote positive ways of working and supervise staff at a senior support worker and care-co-ordinator level. You will be able to communicate positively and professionally with external health and social care professionals and family members. You will monitor the day quality of service provision, through completing quality audits, dealing with complaints and managing incidents and safeguarding alerts. You will also be required to take an active role in the service user committee group. In addition you will be expected to deputise for the service manager when necessary, as well as being part of the ‘on call’ system

You will need a caring and compassionate approach and have excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills. Our ideal candidate will have a can-do, positive attitude and a minimum of two years relevant management experience of working with people with learning disabilities. Ideally you will have NVQ or Health & Social Care Diploma Level 3 or higher and be able to evidence practitioner skills and knowledge. You will be hard working, physically active and enthusiastic with the ability to act as a role model. Most of all you will be dedicated to enabling the people we support to have meaningful and fulfilled lives.

We can offer you the opportunity to work with a well-established team of staff in a very positive, friendly environment which strives to keep the people we support central to our ways of working. We will support you with further professional and management training (such as Level 5 diploma qualification) and ongoing management support.

As Finance Manager, you will be a highly capable accountant bringing leadership to the operational running of TLG’s finance function. As a strong team leader, the Finance Manager plays a key role in leading a finance team who are excited about enabling the local church to make a difference in the lives of struggling children and families and who are equipped and empowered to bring financial leadership across the charity.

You will have clear systematic thinking and resolute leadership will be essential to influence and support the implementation of system changes needed to enable financial management in an increasingly complex organisation. You will support the Director of Finance to drive efficiencies throughout the organisation and will be critical friend in playing a crucial role in applying rigorous methodology across the Finance department.

As a member of TLG’s wider leadership group, the Finance Manager will also play a key role in the organisation’s wider business development, including TLG’s commercial subsidiary Hope Park Business Centres. This exciting role will work externally, connecting key stakeholders and managing relationships across TLG. This will include close interactions with TLG’s Church Partners & Proprietors, offering financial advice & guidance that are in line with TLG’s culture and processes.

We are looking for individuals with a strong and vibrant Christian faith and as part of our commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the DBS.

Telephone interviews will take place on Wednesday 30th October. Formal interviews will take place on Thursday 7th November.

Have you got a background in financial accounting and do you enjoy managing staff? Would you like to continue your career with a role in the charity sector? Interested in belonging to an organisation that really makes a difference to the lives of many? If yes, please read on!

This permanent Financial Accountant will be based in central Leeds and will manage the transactional function of this medium sized charity. Working closely with the Financial Controller you would have full autonomy of leading the financial accounts team of six whilst overseeing statutory accounts duties, right up to sign off by the Financial Controller. Duties for the Financial Accountant will include:

• Working closely with the Financial Controller to produce the year end accounts in line with charity SORP.
• Provide support and leadership to six transactional staff, ensuring a high quality of work is always maintained.
• Review current systems and processes, feeling confident to suggest areas where improvements could be made.
• Oversee cashflow management, analytical work and ad hoc monthly reporting.
• Act as the lead on VAT reporting.
• Maintain the organisations fixed asset register and oversee risk management.
• Liaise with external and internal stakeholders of all levels.

This organisation has an annual turnover of around £30 million and is going through an exciting period of growth. This opportunity would suit a part qualified Accountant who is a confident team leader, now looking for a new challenge. Experience in the charity sector is desirable but not essential.

This successful candidate will be:

• A part qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA or ACCA) or qualified by experience.
• Experienced in managing staff.
• Experienced in year-end processes.
• Knowledgeable around VAT, tax and audit requirements.

If interested, please do not delay in applying as CV's will be reviewed on a daily basis.

We are now recruiting for our Spear Graduate Coach Training Programme starting in late August 2020 - a paid, dynamic, one year opportunity to develop coaching and leadership skills, and at the same time have an impact on the local community.

Join our experienced and passionate team of Coaches who work together to equip and empower unemployed 16 – 24 year olds to overcome disadvantage and move into sustainable work or further education.

You will receive intensive leadership and management training delivered by our professional Coaches and build coaching skills through working on the front line with vulnerable young people, and at the same time be part of the church team and developed in Christian leadership. 

The Spear programme is run in partnership with local churches, giving you the opportunity to be part of a thriving church team as well as receiving outstanding coaching support from Resurgo. In most cases you will be employed by the church, and a level of church commitment is therefore required.

This opportunity is well suited to someone with a vision for engaging in social impact, looking to develop your career in the charity sector, or looking for a career change. 

In 2017 Resurgo won the Princess Royal Training Awards which honours employers that have created outstanding training and skills development programmes.

Please see our website as well as the attached job description for further information, and head to our jobs portal to apply.

11 month fixed term contract

Introduction

We are looking for an experienced Divisional Director with expertise in developing and managing services for people with a learning disability, to cover an 11month secondment. The successful applicant will have extensive knowledge and experience of delivering quality Supported Living and Shared Living services to people with complex and physical support needs in a variety of accommodation.

You will be responsible for overseeing all our service across Yorkshire and deliver further growth and development in the division.

About Us

Affinity Trust are a national social care charity dedicated to providing high quality, personalised support to adults with learning disabilities.  The people we support all have a learning disability but many also have associated health needs, dementia, physical disabilities, profound and multiple learning disability, mental health needs or behaviours that may challenge. 

At Affinity Trust our values are incredibly important to us, we are; committed, reliable, honest & open, respectful and inclusive in how we value diversity and all our staff are dedicated to bringing these values to life every day. We are looking for a values driven, person who is passionate about improving peoples lives.

We are an equal opportunities employer that promotes diversity within our workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of sexual orientation, race, age, gender, disability, religion or belief.

Skills & Experience

To be successful, you will need to be a strong leader with a track record in delivering positive outcomes for people with learning disabilities, often with complex needs. This will be coupled with strong business skills to manage this new contract.

We are looking for someone with excellent networking skills, so you will need to be a good negotiator, with strong relationship building skills and an excellent communicator. You will need proven experience of developing and supporting people in their own homes across a large geographical area and in a number of different locations, with a clear vision on how to establish and maintain high standards and a passion for delivering quality support that is values driven. You will also need to have proven budget management skills. Your ability to achieve results through effective teams and staff engagement will be paramount in maintaining Affinity Trust’s reputation as a quality provider and making a positive difference to the lives of the people we support.

A full clean driving licence is also required and the ability to travel to areas often not accessible by public transport due to the need to visit people we support and attend meetings in other regions.

This is a challenging, yet rewarding role and is an opportunity for you to develop and deliver quality support to people through positive staff engagement and team work. Ongoing training is provided to enable you to maintain and develop your skills and knowledge.

Benefits

As well as knowing that what you do is making a positive difference to people's lives, we offer a comprehensive benefits package as follows: 

• 25 days paid holiday per year (plus bank holidays)*
• Access to our online discount portal, which we call affinity4you, that offers discounts off shopping, holidays, cinemas, days out and gym membership
• Competitive pension scheme (we will match contributions up to 6%)
• Employee Assistance programme (a 24 hr helpline to support you through any of life's issues or problems along with access to an online wellbeing portal)
• Occupational Health support
• Fantastic training and development tailored to support you as an individual 
• Paid for DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service)
• Refer a friend scheme 

*pro rata for part time staff

This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check which will be provided by Affinity Trust.

Interview will be held in Leeds on 28th October 2019

Department: Expert Advice Team

Contract Duration: 12 months

Citizens Advice offers confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free. Through our national network of charities, we give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem.

We’re looking for a Business Support Officer to manage our two Business Support Administrators and support teams within the Advice & Advocacy Directorate. This is a great opportunity to use your administrative skills, management experience and previous project work to assist with our policy development, advice giving and advocacy.

You’ll be working in a fast moving environment where the work is varied, so you’ll need to be flexible and have a proactive approach to problem solving, good organisational and excellent IT skills. You’ll be responsible for managing the workload of the Admin Function, prioritising and dealing with stakeholders requirements.

You’ll be the first point of contact for people who need help with a wide range of tasks and will support with admin tasks like booking transport, processing finances, assisting with the organisation of meetings/events and coordinate a variety of project work.

If you would enjoy providing admin and project support in a fast-paced environment in our friendly division and have excellent communication skills we look forward to hearing from you. 

This is a fixed term 12 month position. The role is full-time and the salary is £24,654 + London weighting of £3,520 if applicable.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented throughout Citizens Advice. We are a member of the race equality campaign at Business in the Community, the Prince’s responsible business network and are committed to improving employment opportunities for ethnic minorities across the UK. We also welcome applications from, LGB and Trans and non binary candidates.

We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in role profiles.

Interview date: 06/11/2019