The main function of the role will be to lead the Listening Lounge sessions with the help of 2 x Listening Lounge Workers and volunteers, to listen to and support those individuals who attend in crisis. The Listening Lounge Sessions will run for a total of 12 hours, sessions will be held between 6pm and 10pm Monday & Wednesday Evenings for 3 hours and between 1pm-6pm for 3 hours on either a Saturday or Sunday afternoon.  The remaining 23 hours of this post, which can be worked flexibly, will be used to plan Listening Lounge sessions, maintain records and ensure follow up referrals are in place for those who have attended the Listening Lounge. The role will require partnership working with GP’s, CMHT, police and other organisations.

We are excited to be bridging the gap in services and providing out of hours sessions in a comfortable environment in order to prevent escalation.

We are recruiting a Volunteering Co-ordinator to join our exceptional, award winning volunteering department. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a good background in volunteering to help us capitalise on a major surge in volunteering as a result of the Covid-19.

You will be working with volunteers to recruit, induct and match volunteers to support Merton’s most vulnerable and isolated older adults. This will give you exposure to a diverse range of people, a supportive working environment and unparalleled job satisfaction.

This is an exciting time to join the organisation at a period of growth in size and reputation and an opportunity to be at the heart of Merton’s response to Covid-19. You will be given training, regular supervision and development opportunities to help you excel in this role.

The role is based at Age UK Merton’s office with some home working and occasional travel throughout the borough. The role will require some evening work for volunteer interviews and induction.

The postholder will co-ordinate all aspects of the volunteer journey from recruitment, selection, induction, training and supervision. You will work closely with the Volunteering Manager and Volunteering Co-ordinator to deliver the Merton Befriending Service, which provides 1-2-1 support for some of Merton’s most isolated older adults and Carers Befriending Service. You will also support volunteer recognition events and produce volunteer communications.

Key responsibilities of the post:

Volunteer co-ordination

1. Deliver best practice volunteer management across all aspects of the volunteer journey – Recruitment, Induction, Training, Retention, Recognition & Exit
2. Work with the Volunteer Manager and Age UK Merton service departments to recruit skilled volunteers to roles across the organisation
3. Write-up create role descriptions for all volunteer positions across the charity
4. Deliver clear, informative and comprehensive induction processes for new volunteers
5. Support a programme of ongoing training to enhance volunteers’ skills and knowledge
6. Support retention processes through supervision, feedback and ongoing dialogue with volunteers
7. With the Volunteering Manager, develop meaningful recognition opportunities through local, national awards, events and regular communications
8. Deliver the administration of the volunteer journey, including checking applications, obtaining references and overseeing Disclosure and Barring Service checks. At all times ensuring that volunteer records are kept within Age UK Merton’s data protection policy.
9. Capture volunteering data to monitor and evaluate of the impact of volunteering for the organisation and producing reports as required for CEO, Trustees and funders.
10. As above to maintain Age UK Merton’s volunteering database in relation to the role and undertaking any other administrative duties as necessary.

Befriending

1. Conduct home visits to assess clients’ needs and build understanding of their requirements
2. With the Volunteering Manager, match volunteers with compatible service users
3. Provide volunteer support sessions, offering on-going training and support ensuring that volunteers have an excellent volunteering experience
4. Support the collection of quantitative and qualitative data
5. Maintain strong working links with partners to ensure a cohesive approach and smooth working of the partnership to deliver the outputs and outcomes required
6. Manage promotion of the service to outside agencies, especially any groups underrepresented on project outputs

General

1. Record information on the CRM database, Charity Log, including service monitoring data and provide accurate and timely monitoring reports as required by the funder
2. Establish good working relationships with all relevant stakeholders & liaise with them when required– Age UK, social services, GP’s, hospital staff, family, community networks to ensure a coordinated and personalised approach to care and support planning
3. Keep up to date with relevant legislation and policy, advising on and making any necessary modifications to accommodate changes.
4. Be aware of safeguarding issues and to identify safeguarding situations in line with Age UK Merton policy
5. Work in line with the relevant Policies and Procedures as relevant to the role, particularly data protection, confidentiality
6. Ensure that Age UK Merton’s Equal Opportunities policies, principles and practices are observed and implemented throughout service delivery
7. Undertake any other duties that are requested and commensurate with the grade and remit of the post

How to apply

You can apply electronically or by post by sending your CV and a covering letter outlining your skills and experience in relation to the Job Description and Person Specification below. Your CV should be no more than two sides.

Please ensure that your covering letter demonstrates how your experience‚ skills and abilities meet the selection criteria set out in the Job Description and Person Specification. Applications submitted without a personal statement will be rejected. Please also ensure you complete the equal opportunities monitoring section at the end of your application form.

Please inform us of any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you through our recruitment process.

Completed applications should be returned to us by noon Monday 26th April 2021.

This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity for someone to make a real difference to the futures of young children and families in central and south-west Birmingham.

Liaising with referrers, you will work closely with families with children under the age of five, assessing their needs and matching them with our current volunteers and new volunteers that you will recruit, train, supervise and support.

You will undertake regular reviews with the families you are supporting and ensure information is accurately collated, recorded and input onto the relevant systems.

You will also be expected to network within the community, building beneficial relationships in the areas of Bartley Green, Quinton, Harborne, Edgbaston, Ladywood and Soho; acting as an ambassador for the Scheme. It is therefore important that you have knowledge and understanding of the demographics of the wards this role covers and the cultural backgrounds of the communities. 

You will also work alongside the Scheme Manager and the wider team, contributing to the effective day to day operation and development of the Scheme.

We are looking for someone with relevant experience (paid or voluntary), including experience of working with families, who has a good understanding of the voluntary sector, knowledge of safeguarding practices and legislation and knowledge of the roles of agencies in providing services for children and families. You must have excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop and maintain professional relationships across different cultural and socio-economic backgrounds and be able to demonstrate empathy and understanding of the values and ethos of the scheme.

Due to the nature of the role, a DBS check will be required for the successful post holder. 

Closing date for applications: 25 April 2021 

Proposed interviews will take place the week commencing: 3 May 2021 

HomeStart Birmingham Central and South-West is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Applicants will be short-listed on the sole basis of their relevant skills, knowledge and experience.

To apply for this post can you please email us at: [email protected],org with your personal email address

Depaul UK are currently looking for a Youth Homelessness Volunteer Co-ordinator to join us in Milton Keynes. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £20,859 per annum.

Depaul UK works with some of the most disadvantaged young people in the UK. We specialise in working in communities where poverty and long-term unemployment have resulted in generations of social exclusion and high rates of homelessness.

Over the past 30 years, we have grown as an organisation and developed and enhanced our work and the impact it has across the UK.  Depaul UK has a wide range of services for young people and adults at risk of homelessness.

The role:

Depaul UK are currently recruiting for a motivated, youth-focused, ‘Youth Homeless Volunteer Coordinator’ to join the team in Milton Keynes on a full-time basis.

With guidance from your line manager, the successful post-holder will be responsible for setting up our new service in Milton Keynes and will support in recruiting, training and supervising our volunteers.

This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to be involved in making a difference to the community and to the lives of young vulnerable adults at risk of homelessness. You will play a key role in supporting guests in finding suitable move-on accommodation.

This role is officially known as a Nightstop Coordinator.

What makes this Youth Homelessness Volunteer Co-ordinator role exciting?

- Ongoing and targeted learning and development that will support and enable you to deliver the role to a high standard

- A full induction and training to enhance the skills required for the role

- Continuous support and supervision including reflective practice to develop your learning and skills

What will ideally support your success as one of our Youth Homelessness Volunteer Co-ordinator:

- Experience of training, supervising or supporting volunteers or staff

- The ability to demonstrate clear understanding of safeguarding requirements and procedures and follow them through to conclusion

- Experience of writing, implementing and evaluating risk assessments

- Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills and the ability to maintain concise and accurate records

What’s it like to work at Depaul UK?

You'll be joining a friendly, flexible and values-led organisation, and will receive:

- Competitive salary
- 26 days of annual holiday plus bank holidays
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance

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

Closing Date: 10th May  2021 at 12:00 pm

An enhanced DBS disclosure is a requirement for this role. 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.

COMMUNITY WELLBEING CO-ORDINATOR

JOB DESCRIPTION

Post: Community Wellbeing Co-ordinator (Full time 36 hours)
 

Responsible to: Line Manager

Salary: £24,000

Length of Contract: Until 30th September 2022

Project Overview

Community Connect is a Social Prescribing service which aims to support GP’s to connect patients with non-clinical needs to sources of support within the community to[JR1]   improve their health and wellbeing. 

Purpose of Job

Community Wellbeing Co-ordinators will empower and support clients to access community services that can enable them to improve their own health & wellbeing, overcome personal challenges and achieve their goals.  The post-holder will work with local organisations and healthcare professionals to promote and develop the service.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. To be fully responsible for referrals to your area within the Community Connect service.  You will:

1. Meet people on a one-to-one basis. Give people time to tell their stories and focus on ‘what matters to me’.  Build trust with the person, providing non-judgmental support, respecting diversity and lifestyle choices.  Work from a strength-based approach focusing on a person’s assets.

1. Work with individuals to co-produce a simple personalised support plan – based on the person’s priorities, interests, values and motivations – including what they can expect from the groups, activities and services they are being connected to and what the person can do for themselves to improve their health and wellbeing. 

1. Monitor and review action plans with clients, carers and organisations involved

1. Develop an exit strategy when discharging clients to ensure that the client knows how to access further support and that changes are ongoing

1. Respond in a timely manner to client referrals, in line with the contract.

1. Keep accurate records and enter client data onto the bespoke monitoring database ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.

1. Promoting social prescribing, its role in self-management, and the wider determinants of health.

1. Forge strong links with local VCSE organisations, community and neighbourhood level groups, utilising their networks and building on what’s already available to create a map or menu of community groups and assets.

1. Report to the Manager the progress of the case load on a regular basis and discuss any arising issues.

1. To report any gaps in local community services identified as part of your work
    
2. To have a high level of tact and discretion with the ability to maintain confidentiality.

1. Undertake any training deemed necessary to ensure own knowledge and skills are up to date.

1. Take part in regular supervisions, both one to one and group, and attend service meetings with other Co-ordinators and volunteers.

1. Identify, report and monitor any safeguarding concerns in accordance with the latest local procedures.

1. To work with the evaluation officer and provide any data necessary towards the evaluation of the service.

1. To work in partnership with GP Surgeries including providing patient updates, attending clinical meetings and MDT meetings
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1. To undertake any other duties and administrative tasks which may reasonably be required, as discussed with Manager.

1. Adhere to Mind in Bexley policies and procedures always including (but not limited to) Equality and Diversity, health and Safety, Confidentiality, Lone Working and Safeguarding.

1. To work flexibly to meet the needs of clients

Service Delivery

1. Manage the practicalities of the social prescribing service Ensure appropriate systems are developed and maintained for case recording, statistics, follow-up work and quality control.

1. Assist the Management Team on compliance quality standards and audit requirements. Ensure all relevant policies and procedures are followed.

1. Keeping up to date with developments with Social Prescribing and regularly apply good practice to help develop the service.

Personal Specification

Experience Required

Essential

• Experience of working in a person-centred way in a health, social or community capacity
• Experience of demonstrating impact and user outcomes
• Ability to work from an asset-based approach, building on existing community and personal assets and experience of partnership/collaborative working
• Understanding of the wider determinants of health, including social, economic and environmental factors and their impact on communities. A commitment to reducing health inequalities and proactively working to reach people from all communities. 
• Experience of working within a framework of confidentiality and with access to sensitive personal data
• Experience of and ability to use IT systems including Microsoft Office and database/CRM/case management systems
• Proven track record of successful networking

Desirable

• Health and Social Care or Wellbeing related qualification
• Existing knowledge of local services and resources

Essential Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with people, their families, carers, community groups, partner agencies and stakeholders
• Excellent organisation and time management skills, including ability to plan and prioritise own workload
• Ability to use IT systems, packages and electronic resources for service provision and a keen adopter of digital technology and flexible working methods
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with professionals and providers throughout the borough
• Ability to understand objective/s, plan effective and deliver outcomes.
• Ability to give and receive feedback objectively and sensitively and a willingness to challenge constructively
• Ability to work on own or as part of a team

Personal Attributes

• Strong work ethic – be determined, dedicated and reliable
• Be friendly and approachable
• Be confident
• Able to communicate with people to inspire trust
• Able to relate well to individuals of all ages and backgrounds
• Flexible with a willingness to undertake further training or share workloads
• Willingness to work in a variety of settings, including the client’s home

Please note that this position will be subject to satisfactory references and may be subject to a DBS check

CLOSING DATE:  30th April 2021[JR2] 

INTERVIEW DATE:  6th May 2021[JR3] 

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We are looking for a compassionate, proactive individual to join our advice line team as an Advice Line Co-ordinator.

At reunite International Child Abduction Centre we provide advice, information and support to parents and family members affected by international parental child abduction and the movement of children across international borders. As an Advice Line Co-ordinator you would be speaking with parents on the telephone, as well as responding to emails and social media messages. You will work in partnership with a range of statutory and voluntary bodies and professionals, both nationally and internationally, to ensure parents and children receive the support they need.

We are looking for an effective communicator with a strong commitment to high standards of service delivery and client care. Applicants should have a proven ability to relate to people from different backgrounds and demonstrate a caring, sensitive and non-judgemental manner. No prior knowledge or experience is necessary as training will be provided in-house. 

If you are interested in the role, please read the job outline and personal specification before applying. You can apply for the role by completing our application form. Initial interviews will take place remotely with the second interview undertaken in our office. 

As someone who defines themselves as disabled, you willresponsible for operating, maintaining and facilitating the use of a Personal Assistant (PA) platform. This platform will allow both direct payment holders and PA’s to register their details onto a website. The purpose of the website is to match suitable PA’s with direct payment holders. 

Key Duties 

Support to direct payment holders who are considering using the PA register. 

• Facilitate the smooth operation of the PA platform, addressing any issues with its use. 
• Monitor the online platform of both direct payment holders and PAs and when appropriate raise any safeguarding concerns. 
• Support direct payment holders with the recruitment process, including accessing applications, reference and DBS checks and interviewing PAs. 
• Develop links and professional relationships with other stake holders and social work teams. To support a healthy level of referrals. 
• Develop a PA market by raising awareness of the PA role to Haringey residents interested in becoming a PA, direct payment holders, stakeholders and voluntary organisations. 
• Assist the Independent Living Adviser with monthly peer support sessions for disabled people interested in using the PA register. 
• Monitor placements at predetermined timescales
• Manage and co-ordinate volunteers

Providing support to individuals who are considering becoming a Personal Care Assistant for the first time as well as experienced Personal Care Assistants 

• Provide information and advice on becoming a PA. 
• Ensure individuals understand the obligations and responsibilities of being a PA. 
• Facilitate monthly support sessions for individuals interested in becoming a PA. 
•  Support individuals to make informed choices around employment they are seeking. 

Community Engagement

• Lead on engaging with key stakeholders, disabled people and the wider community to embed the Social Model of Disability in everyday life. 

• Engage with local groups, including faith groups and hard to reach disabled people to raise awareness of and increase the membership of Disability Action Haringey. 

How to apply: Please click on the 'Apply with CharityJob' button to submit your Cv and covering letter. Applications that do not include a covering letter will not be considered.

Closing: May 2, 2021

Location: Stratford, London

Salary: £30,078

Contract type: Fixed term until mid-June 2022

Contact name: Andrew Lawton

The Refugee Council is one of the leading organisations in the UK working with asylum seekers and refugees. Our operational teams based in various locations in England provide advice and assistance across a wide range of issues, including helping asylum seekers through the complexities of the asylum system, addressing issues of destitution, and assisting refugees and asylum seekers to access key services including housing, welfare benefits, health, education, and employment.

This role works with, and provides important support to, front line services supporting refugees and asylums services.

In part, the role is responsible for the recruitment, training and support of volunteers working in within our teams. The post will also have a remit for ensuring we continue to meet the high standards detailed within Investing in Volunteers UK Quality Award.

This role also provides important wraparound support to services and has a focus on quality, service management and stakeholder engagement. It is anticipated that the role will have: a quality role in helping services to reflect on delivery, accessibility, and feedback; a management role in freeing up services to focus on delivery by providing infrastructural support e.g. managing interpreters, etc; and an engagement focus in reviewing how service users are engaged in the design and delivery of our services.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Therefore, all convictions, cautions and bind-overs, including those regarded as ‘spent’, must be declared at the application stage. An offer of employment is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check. Repeat checks are initiated every two years.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

 Volunteering

• To oversee and manage the volunteering programme within Integration and Therapeutic Services.
• To ensure we are providing information about the work of the Refugee Council to potential volunteers and to maintain regular contact with refugee community and other organisations which might provide a potential source of volunteers for the Refugee Council.
• To work with the managers and advisers within the Section to identify the potential need for volunteers and the necessary skills required.
• To be responsible for the recruitment, induction, and training of volunteers so that they can be deployed and matched effectively within the refugee projects who can support them in day-to-day and operational issues.
• To ensure that volunteers are valued and supported in their engagement with the Refugee Council, and to ensure that volunteers are engaged in various roles and in such ways as to ensure compatibility with the organisational principles on volunteering.
• In conjunction with services managers, to develop volunteering within services. This includes specifying work programmes and tasks for volunteers, developing volunteer recruitment and retention management procedures.
• To involve volunteers in the delivery of services wherever possible and to work with them to ensure their views on the delivery of services is taken into consideration.
• To work with managers, advisers, and other project staff to ensure that volunteer performance is evaluated, and that regular feedback is provided to volunteers.
• To promote volunteering (internally and externally) through recruitment and publicity strategies.
• To ensure all potential volunteers are DBS checked and renewed regularly in conjunction with HR.
• To develop and maintain contact with other agencies with a view to maximising volunteer opportunities, and to explore opportunities to develop their skills and recognise their contribution.
• To maintain appropriate records relating to volunteers, in order that volunteers can access references from the Refugee Council.
• To monitor volunteer satisfaction and the support offered to them.
• To assist the budget holder in processing volunteer expenses and related payments.
• To support the organisation in maintaining our Investors in Volunteers UK quality standard by ensuring the appropriate policy and procedures are in place and followed.

Service support and client engagement

• To be responsible for providing operational support to Integration Services so that front line services can be more effective in their support for clients.
• To manage a number of administrative staff whose role it is to support service delivery.
• To take responsibility for the co-ordination of a variety of service support areas such as: use of interpreters, staff and volunteer training, reporting, inform and other areas where there’s an opportunity to support service to run more effectively.
• To have a focus on quality and continuous improvement throughout our services using mechanisms such as client and stakeholder feedback.
• To ensure our clients are engaged and have an opportunity to influence and shape the work we do the services we deliver.

Additional Information

Health & Safety

The post-holder is responsible for:

Cooperating with the Refugee Council in delivering all legal responsibilities in respect of your own and your colleagues, volunteers, clients and others health and safety whilst at work.

Becoming familiar with the Refugee Council’s Health & Safety Policy and procedures including evacuation procedures at your workplace.

Carrying out risk assessments of your own work and especially of your own workstation to ensure that you do not expose yourself or others to unnecessary risk.

Flexibility

In order to deliver services effectively, a degree of flexibility is needed and the post-holder may be required to perform work not specifically referred to above. Such duties will, however, fall within the scope of the job, at the appropriate grade. The job description will be subject to periodic review with the post-holder to ensure it accurately reflects the duties of the job.

Equal Opportunities Statement

As part of its recruitment policy, the Refugee Council intends to ensure that no prospective or actual employee is discriminated against on the basis of race, sex, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation, employment status, class, disability, age, religious belief or political persuasion, or is disadvantaged by any condition or requirement which is not demonstrably justifiable.

Working at the Refugee Council

A commitment to the work and the Mission and Values of the Refugee Council.

Flexible Working

There is flexibility for this job to be occasionally carried from home where the line manager agrees in advance.

To apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Home-Start South West Kent is based in Southborough, and is a home visiting charity offering emotional support and practical help to families in the area of Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge & Malling, Edenbridge and Sevenoaks.

We recruit and train local volunteers who are parents themselves to offer a flexible home-visiting service that fits around and meets the need of individual families.

We are looking for someone to join us as a part time Co-ordinator, working as part of our team delivering our service to local families. This post will predominantly serve the area of East Malling, Aylesford and Snodland and could be home based with regular travel into our Southborough office.  

Our ideal candidate will have:

• experience of working with children and families
• experience of delivering training and support to volunteers
• high standards of practice to ensure quality family support
• knowledge and ability to liaise with referrers and agencies
• good communication and interpersonal skills
• good understanding of the voluntary sector
• a full driving licence with access to a car

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Activities and Volunteer Co-ordinator to join our team. We are seeking an experienced and effective co-ordinator, who will be responsible for implementing a full activities programme throughout the year. You will be responsible for building successful relationships with supporters and members and increaseingawareness of HIP in Cheshire.

It is essential that candidates have a proven track record of successful event and activity planning as well as experience of recruiting and retaining volunteers. Candidates must also possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be creative with a strong team ethic. 

You must be confident and self-motivated, with the ability to engage members to ensure they are able to access a wide range of social activities provided by HIP in Cheshire.

This position will require travel within the geographical area of Cheshire and include some evening and weekend working where necessary. A full clean driving license and access to a car is essential. 

You will play an important part in providing social activities for HIP in Cheshire which is a membership focused charity for those who have had a brain injury and/or their carers/family members.

Hours: 7 hours per week (flexible working hours to be agreed on confirmation of post)

Salary: scale 1 point 1 £22,252 per annum pro rata (£4,326)

Contract: Fixed term until December 2022

Location: Holloway, Islington N7. During the Covid-19 restrictions our staff are able to work from home. We expect to return to in person working at the centre after this time.

Manor Gardens and Islington Food Poverty Alliance (IFPA) are looking for a committed and passionate individual to support the delivery and success of the work of IFPA, and our Food Poverty Action Plan 2019-2022.

This is a new role with the opportunity to have a real impact on the ways Islington is tackling food poverty, and support the development of partnership work and collaboration across the Borough.

You’ll get the opportunity to work with a wide variety of organisations and individuals across Islington, including local businesses, Islington Council and the public sector, the charity sector, grassroots organisations, and local residents themselves. You’ll also get the opportunity to be innovative and come up with ideas on how we can best achieve our aims, and choose to work on projects that interest you.

You’ll work closely with the Operations Manager who chairs the IFPA, and will support the delivery and development of this role. You do not need to have experience in delivering a similar role – but you’ll need to be someone with strong organisational skills and a real passion for tackling food poverty. We look forward to hearing from you.

About Manor Gardens Welfare Trust

Manor Gardens Welfare Trust is a charity with an excellent history of supporting people to improve their health and wellbeing since 1913. Our mission is to work with people and communities to take action and enable good health, resilience and opportunity.

Our organisation is made up of three areas: our health and wellbeing services, our Early Years services, and our buildings offer as a landlord and a local community centre. Our health and wellbeing services operate across London, with our main base in Islington. We offer a variety of services to people of all ages and all communities, with a particular focus on those that experience identified barriers and difficulties in accessing support and services. This includes but isn’t limited to those living with long-term physical or mental health conditions, refugee and migrant communities, survivors of or those experiencing abuse, those who are socially isolated, and others who for many reasons are experiencing poor health and wellbeing.

We work from the approach that wellbeing and good health means different things to different people, and address this through working alongside communities, and recruiting many of our staff from the communities we serve. We work creatively and with flexibility, and having a positive impact on those we work with is at the heart of all we do.

How To Apply

For a recruitment pack, please click 'Apply on website' to be direct to our website.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 1st June at midday 

Interviews: TBC

Manor Gardens Welfare Trust is committed to valuing, respecting and celebrating diversity, and maintaining a diverse workforce that reflects the communities with which we work. We recognise the value of lived experience in any role we offer, and we welcome and encourage applicants from all sections of the community regardless of their sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation or religious belief. We do not expect candidates to have experience in every aspect of the job description, or to meet every requirement in the person specification – all we ask is a willingness to learn and develop in any areas you may have less experience in.

We also encourage potential candidates to contact us for an informal conversation or email response to any questions you may have. For further information or an informal conversation to discuss this post please contact Alex Britten (please click 'apply on website' for contact details). 

Manor Gardens Welfare Trust follows safer recruitment procedures, and all successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Any disclosures within a DBS check do not necessarily prevent an individual from taking up a position with us, and we encourage those with questions about this to contact us to discuss further.

Woodcraft Folk are looking for a new Centre Co-ordinator as we seek to reopen our residential centre. Cudham is nestled in woodland and provides a safe residential setting on the edge of the North Downs. Traditionally used by Woodcraft Folk and other youth organisations for a wide range of residential and environmental education activities. The site boasts:

• Dormitory accommodation for 40 people

• An activity room

• Log cabin

• Fire circle

The Centre Co-ordinator will work alongside our volunteer team to provide a warm welcome to guests, lead on site maintenance and support the ongoing development of the site. We are looking to appoint a motivated individual with experience of:

• Youth work and youth residential

• Safeguarding and safe working practices

• Working with volunteers

If you think this is you please apply.  Application deadline 9am 29th April.  Interviews will take place w/c 10th May 2021

What the job involves

Working in a dynamic, fast moving and fun environment, no two days will be the same. You could be talking to volunteers about setting up a local hub, working with colleagues on developing a new role, facilitating a knowledge update on zoom, or talking to a business about our awareness services.

You’ll support our work raising awareness of prostate cancer in workplaces and other organisations, online and face-to-face across the UK. As part of a team, you’ll enable volunteers to engage at a level that’s right for them, deliver great customer service and build strong working relationships.

We’re looking for someone with an interest in sports to join our friendly team. Our work in sport allows us to reach and connect with men, raise awareness of prostate cancer, raise valuable funds to support current and future research, and support those on a journey with the disease. You’ll be working on volunteer involvement across our sport engagement initiatives.

What we want from you

Great interpersonal and communication skills and an interest in sports. A confident user of database, web and digital applications and a multi-tasker comfortable managing a busy and varied workload. You may also have community fundraising or customer service experience. 

Why work for us?

We’re here to stop prostate cancer killing men and damaging bodies and lives. We unite the brightest minds in science and healthcare and the most passionate and caring people to help men live long and live well. As the number of men diagnosed with prostate cancer continues to rise, we continue to make advances in research to focus on radical improvements in diagnosis, treatment and support so that we can build a future where lives are not limited by prostate cancer.

Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we fight for a better future for men.

The support we’ll provide

Join our team and you’ll be working at an award-winning charity that will support you to develop your skills and expertise. We’re particularly proud of our agile working arrangements which allow (as appropriate to the role) for flexibility around where and when we carry out our work to ensure we can achieve the best results for the charity, at the same time as balancing our working lives with life’s other commitments!

We also offer a competitive benefits package including generous leave entitlements, season ticket loans, a cycle to work scheme, an enhanced contributory pension scheme, life insurance and group income protection as well as free advice and support on pretty much anything via our Employee Assistance Programme.

Our commitment

Our teams, supporters, partners, and those living with prostate cancer, come from all walks of life. We draw upon the difference in who we are, what we’ve experienced and how we think to build a future where lives are not limited by prostate cancer. Not only is it the right thing to do, it makes our charity stronger and helps us reach more people. If you share our ambition we would love to hear from you.

Location: Our Head Office is in London Bridge (currently closed due to Covid-19 restrictions); we also have an office in Glasgow. This role will initially be home based (any UK location) but can be office based as Covid restrictions lift and will require some travel across the UK at that time.   

The Islington BAMER Advice Alliance (IBAA) is a refugee and migrant-led partnership organisation at the forefront of delivering Advice and support services to BAMER Communities in Islington.  The IBAA is passionate about the values of gender equality, cultural diversity, community leadership and creating a step change towards more inclusive services for refugee and migrant clients. 

We are looking for an energetic, dedicated and organised Advice Services Co-ordinator who is highly passionate in working with BAMER organisations and other mainstream organisations.