Our aim is to give everyone regardless of ability the chance to cycle, giving guidance and training to their support networks so that they too can be involved in delivery, and enjoy the benefits of cycling.

As the post holder, you will be responsible for the development of an effective inclusive cycling offer, working in close partnership with a broad range of partners and support networks, that becomes an asset for the communities of the Liverpool City Region.

You will be responsible for overseeing the current delivery of the inclusive cycling sessions, managing a growing network of partners and recruiting and retaining volunteers to support the project across the Liverpool City Region. You will be a highly motivated individual with experience of working across a broad section of partners. You will ideally have experience of managing community projects, working with disabled and inactive people. We require someone who is able to make a difference to people’s lives through inclusive cycling activities.

Charity People are over the moon to be working with a leading procurement and social value organisation with a brand-new opportunity for a talented Social Value Coordinator to join their innovative Team.

This role is perfect for an experienced and knowledgeable social value practitioner and champion. Working closely with your colleagues in the Social Value Team, you'll be supporting the delivery of social value activities across the planning system and the procurement process. You will work closely with a wide range of stakeholders to help set targets, monitor and report on performance and ensure excellent working relationships across all projects.

We are looking for someone who is experienced in delivering community regeneration/social impact programmes and social outcomes, and understands the importance of reporting on performance. An understanding of the social housing sector, construction and community programmes would be ideal but is not essential. You don't need to be a qualified project manager, but you'll definitely be able to demonstrate exceptional attention to detail when it comes to project coordination.

If you're a brilliant communicator who manages relationships with care, precision and goes 'over-and-above' to get the job done, we would love to hear from you.

Initially, you'll be home-based, but longer term you'll want to attend external meetings, so you'll need the ability to travel nationally in the future. Flexible, life and family friendly employer.

If reading this you feel strongly that this is your next job, please get in touch with a copy of your CV in the first instance to Ellen Drummond or Amelia Lee at Charity People.

Closing: Monday 17th May
Interviews: w/c 24th May

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

Group Coordinator Anfield, Liverpool GFS 9157

Term time only

Part time 5 hours per week

Salary: £2,535 (£12.86 per hr.)

As part of our Covid recovery and growth plan, GFS are seeking a proactive and organised individual, to open and manage our planned group in Anfield, Liverpool.

About the job

As part of our growth plan, GFS is undergoing an exciting change in the way we manage our service delivery. We have big plans to develop clusters of groups in targeted areas of England and Wales, to ensure we are best placed to meet the needs of girls and young women. As part of this change we are looking to recruit group coordinators to both new and existing GFS locations. Successful candidates will coordinate a local GFS group and gain experience in managing a team of volunteers and supporting the growth of GFS in the local area.

You will be responsible for; promoting GFS in schools and local networks to recruit girls/young women; train and lead a team of volunteers to plan and deliver weekly GFS sessions.

You will need experience of youth work or a related field in particular developing and delivering activities for children/young people.

You should be able to; apply equality, diversity, and inclusive practices across your work, operate within GFS’s feminist values, and put girls and young women at the heart of decision making.

You will have the ability to lead, motivate, and inspire volunteers and work as part of a team to deliver a structured programme of activities.

You will be an effective communicator able connect to a variety of audiences; and build your local knowledge to develop effective partnerships with people and organisations.

This post will require unsocial hours. (Evenings and weekend)

Statement of exemption with reference to the Equality Act 2010

The employee may provide girls and young women with personal services, promoting their welfare or education, which can be provided most effectively by a person of the same sex. The girls need a positive role model to build self-esteem, confidence and to help them take responsibility for their lives.

Due to the nature of the role this post is restricted to female applicants only under the Equality Act.

To apply please download the application pack

Please note CV’s are not accepted.

Do you have a passion for our natural environment and its ability to improve our health and wellbeing? Would you relish the opportunity to share this passion with others? If your answer is yes, this could be the role for you!

Here at the Mersey Forest, we see the natural environment – our parks, woodlands, and other green spaces – as a health asset; places that can contribute to the prevention and management of physical and mental health conditions.

The Natural Health Service Coordinator will have a passion for community engagement, working enthusiastically with our partners and stakeholders to deliver a wide range of community activities including Health Walks, Horticultural Therapy and Forest Schools.

Working alongside the Programmes Manager, the role is responsible for the day to day delivery of the Natural Health Service activity programme and to ensure successful project outputs and outcomes.

This role will suit an approachable and friendly individual who has the natural ability to showcase the benefits of the Service to encourage participation from others. You will have a keen interest in health improvement activities that use the natural environment and experience working with volunteers.

You will enthuse and inspire others, forming relationships with ease and use those skills to broaden the Service’s reach amongst the community, including areas of deprivation. As you become more familiar with the Service, you will seek to add value by identifying opportunities for development.

In addition to your invaluable interpersonal skills, you will be an excellent organiser and methodical in your approach to administration, record keeping and reporting. Contract or project management experience is important along with budgeting and financial control.

The ideal candidate will believe in our values and have a genuine desire to inspire communities to become healthier. Evening and weekend work is a requirement of this role and travelling for work purposes is essential.

Should you be interested in this role we would love to hear from you so we can provide you with an application form and job description.  

The closing date for applications is the 4th June and virtual interviews will be held on the 10th June 2021.

About this volunteering opportunity

Would you like the opportunity to support Mary’s Meals’ work to feed hungry children in some of the world’s poorest countries and help give them a brighter future?

We’re looking for volunteers to join our global movement, to help raise awareness about Mary’s Meals and fundraise for our work.

As a Community Volunteer you can contribute as an individual or become part of one of our local groups of passionate volunteers, helping to grow our movement by motivating and inspiring people in your local community to support our work.

If you have a little time to spare, you enjoy meeting like-minded people, want to learn new skills and you’d like to help our amazing cause, then our Community Volunteer role is perfect for you!

Volunteering is fulfilling and fun. By gifting your precious free time to Mary’s Meals, you can learn useful new skills, meet new people, and make a valuable contribution to our important work to reach more hungry children with life-changing meals in schools. 

We really need your help so we can keep our promise to the more than 1.8million children who rely on a nutritious daily meal at school from Mary’s Meals, especially as Covid-19 has hit many developing countries so hard.

WHAT ARE MARY'S MEALS UK LOOKING FOR?

We are looking for people who are passionate about ending child hunger and ensuring that every child receives a daily meal in a place of education.

We have a range of activities that can be done from the comfort of your home, while Covid-19 restrictions are in place. They include: hosting virtual talks, spreading the word about our work on social media or holding screenings of our inspiring videos with family and friends. 

If you don’t mind public speaking, we can also train you to visit schools, Rotary Clubs and other local organisations to give talks virtually and generate support for our cause.

As restrictions change across the UK, other key activities may include:

• • Sharing our story (in person) with local community organisations, schools, churches, and faith groups.
  • Organising fundraising events in your local area – such as coffee mornings, quizzes, and bucket collections.
  • Promoting Mary’s Meals’ fundraising campaigns in your community.
  • Distributing and displaying promotional materials and placing collection tins.
  • Helping to generate support from businesses in your local area.

Our flexible volunteer roles allow you to raise awareness in your own community in whatever way you feel comfortable. All of our volunteer activities are tailored to suit your different skills and time constraints.

This is a great opportunity to enhance your communication and/or event management skills, while also making a huge impact on the lives of some of the world’s poorest children.

You can speak to your Mary’s Meals contact to discuss which elements of the role would be best suited to you.

We have great opportunities to put your skills to good use, and we will provide training and support to help you in your role. Please visit our website by selecting the Apply button to find out more. 

HOPELINEUK Adviser – Warrington

(Maternity Cover – 15 month fixed term contract)

PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide is the national charity for the prevention of young suicide, founded in 1997. We have grown very successfully since then and currently have bases in Warrington, Birmingham, London, Cardiff and Belfast.

We are looking to recruit a HOPELINEUK Adviser to provide individually tailored suicide prevention advice and guidance to young people and those who are concerned for them via our national multi-channel helpline HOPELINEUK and deliver suicide prevention training online and in community settings across the UK.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• a degree or professional qualification in Health, Nursing, Social Work, Community Work or a related discipline
• previous experience of working in an advisory capacity in suicide prevention or mental health
• a proven record of working directly with vulnerable young people
• experience of providing advice and guidance via multiple communication channels
• the ability to empathise, support and build rapport with suicidal people and those who care about them, remaining non-judgemental and adhering to remit of service boundaries

Salary: NJC Scale SCP 24-28 (£28,672- £32,234 per annum)

Hours: An average of 30 hours per week worked on a 7-day shift system including evening and weekends.

Please visit our website to review the full job description and person specification for the role. To apply for the position please complete the application form on our website detailing how you meet the criteria for the role. Please return your completed application to the HR department email address or to HR, PAPYRUS, Unit 1 Bankside, Warrington, WA1 1UP.

Closing date: 21st May 2021

PAPYRUS is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its employment policies for recruitment are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender re-assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

PAPYRUS is committed to safeguarding all children, young people and adults at risk that interact with the organisation. The organisation recognises its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of these vulnerable groups by a commitment to procedures to protect them. The group expects all staff and volunteers to fully support and promote these commitments.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a creative Dual Assistant Shop Manager who is looking to make their mark covering two high profile stores in Southport and Penwortham. You will join us on a part time, permanent basis, working 28 hours per week on a rota basis (to include some weekends), and in return you will receive a competitive salary of up to £13,641.42 per annum plus excellent benefits.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of adoption and homing centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2019 we helped around 191,000 cats and kittens, an average of more than 520 per day.

Each of our shops has its own charm and personality due to our dedicated volunteers and colleagues. From vintage jewellery and jigsaws to harps and handbags, whether our customers are looking for that 'must have' item or simply a 'missing piece', our team of Assistant Shop Managers ensure customers are met with great customer service. We are helping the environment while improving the lives of cats, one t-shirt at a time.

Responsibilities of our Assistant Shop Manager:

As a Dual Assistant Shop Manager you will assist with managing all shop activities and together with the wider management team, achieve set targets and maximise financial contribution to the charity. You will help with overseeing and managing all shop activities including recruiting, training and managing an effective team of volunteers; being responsible for the day to day running of the shop on days when the Shop Manager is not present, ensuring it meets agreed income and expenditure targets for Cats Protection and taking responsibility for the shop’s accounting procedures including cash reconciliation, daily banking and till procedures. You'll need to live within a commutable time between both Southport shop and Penwortham shop.

What we’re looking for in our Assistant Shop Manager:

• Previous retail experience
• A strong communicator with excellent organisational skills
• A highly self-motivated, positive and resilient individual
• The ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of people
• Confidence working well on own initiative
• Experience of working in retail management is highly desirable, as is experience working in the charity retail sector

What we can offer you:

• salary of up to £13,641.42 per annum plus excellent benefits
• generous annual leave entitlement
• contribution pension scheme
• life assurance scheme
• range of health benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme
• and more

Join us as our Dual Assistant Shop Manager and know you are helping to make a real difference to cats and kittens across the UK!

Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly.

Closing date: 12 May 2021

Virtual interview date: 20 May 2021

Position: Regional Development Officer (North West)
Type: Full time (35 hours per week), permanent
Location: Home based in either Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire or Merseyside.
Salary: £33,273 - £37,839 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band: Band E, Level 2
Department: Community Networks

At the MS Society, we make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive environment where you will make a difference.

About this job

The role of Regional Development Officer (North West) is one of 9 Regional Development Officers within our new Regional Development team which is part of our wider Community Networks team.

As part of the Regional Development team your role will be to develop our local community presence across the North West of England, developing awareness of and engagement with the MS community by the wider community.

As a Regional Development Officer you’ll support our local volunteer groups to develop new partnerships, share good practice, respond to local need and engage with the wider community. This includes the development of events and services, with MS professionals and local groups where appropriate, to engage the community in our work.

You’ll play an important role working in partnership with our local group volunteers and the MS Community to incorporate their needs and views into our work and will provide guidance and support to our local volunteers when developing local group services.

The role also focuses on developing our connections with communities we currently under-engage with and to support the development of informal groups within the MS community, and our relationship with them.

The post-holder will have experience of working alongside end-users in the coproduction of services or activities, and a commitment to the principles of coproduction; experience of managing the delivery of activity plans in partnership with volunteers, as well as experience of partnership working to improve local services and outcomes for beneficiaries.

The post will cover the following areas:
Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside and the Isle of Man and there will be occasional travel to London.

As this role covers large geographical areas you’ll need to hold a full driving licence and have access to a car.

We offer 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays), travel loan and various other benefits such as supported developmental opportunities.

We’re in the midst of an exciting, transformational, period which builds on our great history and will drive us towards achieving our mission and vision as we embark on our new 5 year strategy.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 10th May 2021

PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity. 

No agencies please.

Sheffield / North East of England / Liverpool

As and when required (Zero hours contract)

Whizz-Kidz are seeking a Facilitator / Trainer in the liverpool,Sheffield or wider North East of England area. As part of the role it would be expected that this post would deliver our Whizz-Kidz Sheffield club once a month. Our Whizz-Kidz Clubs (youth clubs) are a place for young disabled people to meet up, make friends and have fun! We do everything from music, dance, art, sports, beauty therapy, cooking, trips and a whole lot more. 

The role would also include delivering Wheelchair Skills Training in the North East region of England. Whizz-Kidz offer a range of free Wheelchair Skills Workshops designed to promote confidence and increase independence for young wheelchair users.

For more information and to apply please visit our website. 

Salary – ad hoc, zero hours contract as required

Closing date 21st May 2021

Age UK Wigan Borough is the largest charity for older people in Wigan Borough. We have worked throughout the past year to support older people through lockdown and provide a range of services to improve people's lives, including helping to claim for over £1,750,000 in benefits.

Do you have experience of managing a complex organisation and a well-developed understanding of the benefits system?

The post holder will manage our Information, Advice and Advocacy services, ensuring duplication is eliminated, efficiencies maximised and service users receive a joined-up response. He/she will provide leadership to the service and ensure that all elements operate within the parameters set out in contracts and funding agreements.

For further information and how to apply, please click the ‘apply’ button to be re-directed to our website.

Closing date: 12 noon on Monday 10th May 2021

Fundraising Community and Challenge Event 
You will be responsible for the event and campaign management of our challenge events (national and local) and our community fundraising initiatives. You will be a positive influencer and an engaging communicator. You must have the skills required to build successful partnerships with key stakeholders, including local businesses, in order to maximise fundraising opportunities and income generation for our Hospice. You will also be an empathetic individual in your communications with patients and relatives, ensuring sensitivity and confidentiality at all times.

You will be organised, decisive, and creative, working alongside colleagues to ensure that detailed innovative campaigns (including marketing & PR) are developed to maximise support and get the wider community excited about supporting Queenscourt.

Flexibility will be required in this role. It is essential that the successful candidate is willing to travel (mainly but not exclusively across West Lancashire, Southport and Formby), and there will be some weekend and evening work essential to fulfil the duties of the role.

You will report directly to the Fundraising and Lottery Manager and this role will also involve some line management responsibilities, and working closely with Volunteers.

Interested applicants should be able to evidence how they meet the criteria outlined in the Person Specification for the post.

If you would like to discuss the role in more detail, please call Judith Stewart, Fundraising and Lottery Manager. Phone number is available through the Queenscourt Hospice "Vacancies" page on our website.

Queenscourt Hospice is an independent charity that provides support for the people of Southport, Formby and West Lancashire. We care for patients with serious illnesses, enabling them to achieve the best possible quality of life at each new stage. We help to do this both in the Hospice and at home through our In-patient unit, Queenscourt Connect and Queenscourt at Home services.  We have a fantastic opportunity for a talented Community and Challenge Event Fundraiser with a proven track record of success, to join our friendly team and play a key role in significantly increasing our fundraising during our Pearl Anniversary year and beyond.
 

About us: Kindred Minds was established in 2012 and was born out of a need to provide a safe place where people with poor mental health could meet to offer each other support. In May 2015 we became a Charitable Incorporated Organisation and in April 2020 we commenced our 5 year funding through the National Lottery Community Fund. 

For this role we are looking for a highly motivated and competent individual to deliver the following services and tasks in line with Kindred Minds policies and procedures.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

1) Manage the Kindred Minds project; overseeing and leading activities and services

2) Organise programmes and activities in accordance with the mission and goals of the organisation

3) Lead on the promotion of the programme and services to reach the target audience

4) Monitor and evaluate the programme

5) Under the direction of the Board, implement and manage change(s) and interventions to ensure project goals are achieved

6) Line-manage the Volunteer and Activity Coordinator, sessional freelancers/tutors and undertake recruitment/appointment of such

7) Prepare and write reports for funders and for the Board

8) Manage the budget and undertake book keeping and produce finance reports

9) Make small grant applications

10)  Organise and deliver fundraising events and excursions

11)  Oversee and be proficient with social media and our blog

12)  Work with developers to establish a website and maintain it

13)  Administer insurance, accountancy, legal, leases, hire agreements etc

14)  Lead on risk assessments & health and safety for the programme

15)  Any other task as identified to fulfil the brief

Key working relationships: The post holder will work under the direction of the Board of Trustees and a business consultant, but will be expected to work under their own initiative for periods of time. There is a need for high levels of motivation, excellent communication skills and the nurturing of relationships with service users, partner agencies and the potential stakeholders.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Experience

· 2 years’ experience in effective and efficient Programme Management and/or a similar role

· Proven experience of line managing people

· Experience of supporting people experiencing mental ill health

· Proven experience in managing budgets and financial record keeping and reporting

· Proven experience in beneficiary and stakeholder engagement and effective publicity and promotion techniques

· Experience in scoping and applying for small grants

Skills and Abilities

· Ability to implement person centred care planning or similar tools

· Relationship building and motivational skills

· Ability to devise and implement monitoring and evaluation procedures and provide relevant reports

· Ability to produce accurate and informative reports

General Abilities and Knowledge

· Evidence of the ability to work calmly and remain resilient whilst under pressure

· Ability to communicate effectively and clearly to a range of individuals and audiences

· Understanding of the issues faced by people experiencing mental ill health

· The ability to use a range of office-based software packages and IT systems

· Proficient use of Facebook, Twitter and blogs

There are no specific qualifications required, but evidence of relevant training and professional development to the role is desirable.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Caseworker within our Outreach Support Team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for supporting survivors of modern slavery currently within the National Referral Mechanism who are living within the community. The role is to assess and respond to client needs, signpost clients to local services to meet identified needs, and to empower clients to take steps towards independence. You will also work in an agile and responsive team environment providing a great standard of support for clients. 

• Providing casework support for Survivors Of Human Trafficking across the North West.

• To be the named caseworker for 5-8 higher needs clients, and work alongside other caseworkers to support a number of lower need clients

• To work effectively as a team, including giving responsive feedback and handover information to Line Manager, and colleagues where there is a shared caseload.

• To independently meet deadlines, including accurately recording and logging support hours, documenting relevant client information and completing other administrative paperwork in adherence to the terms of the contract.

• To risk assess and take appropriate steps to safeguard clients.

• To follow ECAT requests and meet KPIs set by contractors.

• Ensuring all clients receive the full protection/support of the EU convention, as laid out in article 12 of the ECAT.

• To arrange appointments for individual clients, and liaising with organisations and individuals regarding clients in a professional manner.

• In Outreach - Visiting clients face to face (where suitable) a minimum of once a month, taking into account what is reasonable to meet that client’s needs.

• Meeting clients in an appropriate environment, including using remote sessions where needed.

• To ensure the progression of clients through the system, including journey planning and move on strategies, within the required time frame.

• To regularly attend supervision meetings with Line Manager.

• Adhering to all internal procedures regarding City Hearts and any legislation.

• Promoting CH in adherence to the terms of the contract – this may include attending events on behalf of CH as a whole.

• Being placed on the Drop In rota to support clients where required.