Volunteer Co-Ordinator

Role based in Greater Manchester

The post-holder will work within an innovative mental health community based setting, (Safe Zones).

Permanent position but with a provisional end date for funding of 31/3/2021 (Secondment will be considered)

20 hours per week

£23,388 per annum pro rata

Actual £12,642 (20 hours)

Do you want to support children, young people with emotional, behavioural and mental health difficulties?

Can you demonstrate being able to work effectively with people from different organisations, in order to make positive change?

If so - please read on!

Your role will be to:

-To lead on the recruitment, training and support of volunteers for the Safe Zones Servie throughout Greater Manchester.

-The Co-ordinator of consistent and effective policies and proceedures

-To support the Senior Therapeutic Practitioners with scheduling of when volunteers are required to meet the needs of the service.

The post holder must be available to work shift patterns, this will include evening and weekend hours.

In order to be considered for this post you will have to demonstrate that you already have:

Skills

-Good written and verbal communication skills

-Organisational skills

-Ability to establish and sustain good working relationships with children and young people parents/carers and other relevant professionals

-Computer literacy and ICT skills

-A high degree of self motivation and ability to work alone under pressure.

Work-based Knowledge

-Experience of maintain and development an existing project

-Experience of developing and delivering training programmes

-Experience of recruiting, training and supporting volunteerings.

For an informal discussion please contact Jade Scott, Service Manager The Children's Society Work Mobile: 07710 395 991 or [email protected]

For an application pack please visit the web site

http://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/about-us/work-us

or telephone

The Childrens Society Recruitment team on 020 7841 4400.

The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

Therefore, candidates applying for work in our CYP Directorate will be required to complete an “Employment history_template” document prior to interview.

The closing date for applications is 18th November 2019.

Interviews will be held on the week commencing 2nd December 2019

Trafford Carers Centre is the leading provider of Carer support services in Trafford. We have been supporting carers since 2004, we run a rich mix of advice and therapeutic support.  We are an all age service, supporting Young Carers right the way through to carers in their nineties and beyond. 

As a well-known charity in the Borough of Trafford, we are supported by a large selection of volunteers that come from all walks of life, bringing their rich experience to enhance how we deliver our services.  Following a strategic review, the CEO and Trustees wish to invest, in a Volunteer Coordinator, to drive forward a three year initial development plan and beyond, to make Trafford Carers Centre a wonderful place to give your time too. 

The role will coordinate volunteer support and recruitment, alongside the development of specific Volunteer Programmes in the coming years:

• Befriending project
• Young Carers Sessional Volunteers
• Charity Shop Volunteers
• Therapists 

If you are passionate about Volunteer support, and have experience of coordinating support, and volunteer development then, we want to hear from you. 

NEA, the national energy efficiency and fuel poverty charity, is currently recruiting for an experienced, enthusiastic and self-motivated Project Development Co-ordinator to assist the charity to deliver innovative projects to tackle fuel poverty.  Working in partnership with central and local government, fuel utilities, the health sector, consumer groups and NGOs, NEA aims to eradicate fuel poverty and promote energy efficiency to low-income and other vulnerable households.

The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of a range of projects which will demonstrate good practice in delivery of affordable warmth for low income and vulnerable householders. This will require an understanding of the development of partnership working with local authorities, housing providers, energy sector partners and community sector or health sector agencies.

This post provides an exciting and rewarding opportunity to help the charity deliver its work programme and build its profile amongst regional stakeholders whilst developing and working on projects that bring social benefits and improvements to the well-being of low income and vulnerable householders whilst also meeting environmental goals. 

NEA is looking to base this post in the North West of England, preferably in Preston or Manchester; or within commuting distance of these locations. 

At Depaul UK we currently have an exciting opportunity for a Programmes Coordinator to come and join our Manchester team. You will join us on a part-time basis (15 hours per week) and in return you will receive a competitive salary of £9,159.60 pa pro rata (£22,899 FTE pa) + pension & other benefits.

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

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

- Competitive salary

- 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)

- Contributory pension scheme

- Life assurance

- Cycle to work scheme

- Interest free Annual Season Ticket Loan

- Four Weeks Paternity Leave

The Programmes Coordinator role:

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Depaul Programmes team as the Programmes Coordinator promoting and delivering successful activities to young people across the Greater Manchester region. 

The focus of this role is to organize and deliver progression opportunities for young people supporting them to realise their ambitions into education training, volunteering or employment.

You’ll also develop and deliver partnerships with organisations who can support Depaul clients in their progression into employment, training and education (ETE) and volunteering.

What makes this role exciting?

- A full induction and training to enhance the ‘hard’ and ‘soft’ skills required’.

- Continuous support and supervision including reflective practice to develop your learning and skills as a practitioner.

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

What will ideally support your success in the Programmes Coordinator role?

- Ideally you’ll have experience in delivering engagement programmes to young people

- You’ll have an understanding of the issues faced by vulnerable young homeless people

- You’ll have an understanding of how to successfully support clients into education, training, volunteering and employment opportunities.

- Developing effective relationships both internally and with external partnership organisations will be fundamental to this role, and is further supported by good communication skills

- You’ll also be able to demonstrate clear understanding of safeguarding requirements and procedures

Closing Date: Wednesday 13 November 2019 at 23:59

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

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

We kindly request no contact from Recruitment or Media Agencies.

We have an exciting opportunity for an innovative, passionate and professional individual to join our team in Greater Manchester, as a Support Coordinator.

Position: Stroke Association Support Coordinator (2 roles)

Location: Greater Manchester

Hours: 28 hours per week

Salary: circa £18,400 per annum

Contract: Permanent. Our services are contracted; we currently have funding for this contract until March 2021

Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, season ticket loan, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Cycle2Work scheme, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.

Closing Date: 17 November 2019

The Role

The service aims to identify and address the needs of stroke survivors and carers across the stroke pathway, providing a range of innovative support solutions. Referrals are received from the Acute and Community Stroke Teams in the local areas, families and other healthcare professionals. 

Working closely with the hospital and community multi-disciplinary teams, the Stroke Association Support Coordinator will:

• Provide emotional and practical support to stroke survivors, their families and carers, both in hospital and at home.
• Recruit, train and manage a team of volunteers, to support service users and the delivery of the service. 

There are two roles available in the Greater Manchester area, one working in Stockport and one working across Tameside and Stockport, both roles are office based in the North Zone. 

About You

The Stroke Association Support Coordinator will:

• Have a background in the caring profession, preferably with knowledge of stroke. 
• Have experience of supporting people with disabilities.
• Have all round flexible skills in listening, communication, organisation, IT and resourcefulness.

The use of a car with business use cover and the ability to drive is essential to be able to fulfil the requirements of the role.

In return…

This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to support them following stroke and to raise stroke awareness in the local population. We offer a host of amazing benefits and flexible working options, with opportunities to progress your career.

About the Organisation

Stroke Association. Rebuilding lives after stroke. 

We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there. We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives. Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help us rebuild them and join our team. 

You may also have experience in areas such as Care Coordinator, Stroke Support, Stroke, Care, Care Worker, Support Worker, Carer, Care Team Leader, Support Team Leader. 

An exciting opportunity to help develop our new social prescribing project and our work with people with mild cognitive impairment.

You will be working to connect isolated people back into their communities, as well as to support people diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment to live active lives.

If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people who are potentially vulnerable then this is the job for you.

Department: Witness Service - National

The role you’re applying for is in the Operations directorate and in the Witness Service team.

The Citizens Advice Witness Service provides a vital service offering free and independent support for witnesses in every criminal court across England and Wales.

Our trained volunteers provide practical and emotional support and information to prosecution and defence witnesses in criminal cases.

We are looking for someone with the ability to develop and motivate volunteers and who has administrative skills and is computer literate to a high standard.

As the Deputy Team Leader (Court Services), working alongside Team Leaders you will be responsible for the delivery of the Witness Service within the courts, remote link sites and Witness Service provision. You will share responsibility for the effective coordination and development of approximately 50 volunteers who support witnesses in their journey through the criminal justice system.

In this role you will also be responsible for general service administrative tasks within the courts, as well as inputting service data.

Experience of the non-profit sector is desirable, but not essential.

Citizens Advice won a grant from the Ministry of Justice to run the Witness Service from April 2015.  The Witness Service has nearly 300 staff and 3000 volunteers and offers free, independent, impartial and confidential support and information to 15,000 witnesses each month to give evidence in every criminal court in England and Wales.

Citizens Advice provide free, independent and impartial advice and information to help people resolve their legal, money and other problems. In the past year we have helped over 2.5 million people solve over 6.2 million problems. Our national network delivers services from over 3,000 locations in England and Wales. In 2015 we won Charity Times Charity of the Year for our work. Now we want to do even more.

Citizens Advice values diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. 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 profile.

Job description

Part Time Activity & Training Co-Ordinator

2 x Part Time roles

Salary: £22,178 pro rata for Part Time,

18-20 hours per week

Wigan location – 18 hours over 4 days (11-3.30pm)

Leigh Location – 20 hours over 4 days ( 10.30 – 3.30pm)

(flexible working may be required between sites to cover leave and sickness)

Contract Length: Fixed Term until 31st March 2021, though funding will be sought to extend the post

Holidays: 22 Days plus Bank Holidays pro rate for PT

Base: Will be expected to work across all Wigan and Leigh sites deemed appropriate by management.

Responsible to: Training and Resource Manager

Accountable to: Queen’s Hall Action on Poverty Trustees

Summary:

The Brick is a small charity with big aspirations for people in need within our community. We provide RELIEF, RESTORATION and REFORMATION by offering tailored support, hope, and opportunity to those looking to improve their quality of life.

About you

We are now looking for 2 enthusiastic, resilient, proactive and inspirational Activity and Training Co-ordinators to join our team. You should be a believer in the right to equal life chances with a passion to improve lives through collaboration and innovation.

You’ll be a confident self-starter, motivated, committed to the job and inspiring. You should be flexible and not be afraid to try something different.

As you may be working with challenging behaviour you’ll be confident in your ability to inspire and drive the right engagement and commitment. It’s key that you are brilliant at encouraging people to join in on activities and sessions and to engage in meaningful activities. You must believe in what we do and to succeed you must go above and beyond in your approach to your job which can be really challenging at times.

A driving licence is essential as you will be working across Wigan and Leigh; and in some instances you could be taking the people that we work with to attend sessions and activities across the Borough.

Closing Date 5pm 30th November

Interviews to take place 6th December

To Apply , please view the job description and submit a completed application form.

Only completed application forms will be accepted

JOB DESCRIPTION

PAPYRUS is the national UK charity dedicated to the prevention of suicide and the promotion of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in young people.

DESIGNATION                        Suicide Prevention Adviser

HOURS 30 hours per week

Mainly unsocial hours including weekends (predominantly weekend and evening working)

SALARY NJC Scale 23-25 (£26,470 - £28,221) + 5% Pension contribution

LOCATION                                 Registered Office,  Warrington

RESPONSIBLE TO                  HOPELINEUK Manager

PURPOSE OF POST               

To advise and support service users and other stakeholders through our helpline, literature and outreach services to help prevent young suicides

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Head of Helpline Services; CEO; Staff and Volunteers; Chairman; Board of Trustees; PAPYRUS Members; Press Office.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Help to deliver HOPELINEUK (the PAPYRUS national helpline) as part of a team participating in shift cover on a rota system, with a significant amount of weekend and evening working.
• Help to deliver PAPYRUS online support for young people and those concerned about their mental health.
• Contribute to the advice and information PAPYRUS provides on its website, its social media portals and in its literature for the public and stakeholders.
• Deliver presentations on PAPYRUS and training on suicide prevention to stakeholders.
• Engage with and support members and stakeholders when required.
• Work directly with young people as key stakeholders when required.
• Contribute to PAPYRUS Campaigns as outlined in the Strategic Plan.
• Help to plan, contribute to and attend PAPYRUS training, conferences and seminars as required.
• Contribute to the ongoing maintenance of an up-to-date information database.
• Contribute to quality control systems for our suicide prevention services.
• Respect confidentiality and manage data according to PAPYRUS policy.
• Understand your duties and manage any matters relating to safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults within PAPYRUS policy.
• Attend and contribute constructively to regular line management supervision, clinical supervision and appraisal protocols.
• Attend training courses as required.
   

• ADDITIONAL DUTIES

 It is the nature of the work of PAPYRUS prevention of young suicides that tasks and responsibilities are in many circumstances, unpredictable and varied. All staff are, therefore, expected to work in a flexible way when the occasion arises and when tasks not specifically covered in their job description have to be undertaken. These additional duties will normally be to cover unforeseen circumstances or changes in work and they will normally be compatible with the regular type of work. If the additional responsibility or task becomes a regular or frequent part of the member of staff’s job, it will be included in the job description in consultation with the member of staff.

• CONFIDENTIALITY

​It is expected that all PAPYRUS employees understand that our work is confidential and that neither details about those who use its services nor any other PAPYRUS business should be divulged to members of the public. A confidentiality agreement must be signed on taking up this post. Further details are outlined in the PAPYRUS Confidentiality Policy.

• BASIC PRINCIPLES

​The post holder is expected to be familiar with and have regard to the ethos and values of PAPYRUS and work within that framework. He/she must be prepared to operate without prejudice to all who approach PAPYRUS or work with the organisation at any level.

• CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

​Conditions of Service are broadly in line with those set out by the National Joint Council for Local Government Services. PAPYRUS has a probationary period of 6 months for all posts. Appointment to this post may be subject to satisfactory Enhanced CRB Disclosure and/or completion of Vetting and Barring Scheme checks.

• QUALIFICATIONS 

 See Person Specification

The application form for this role can be found on our website. 

Please do not send your CV as this will not be considered as part of your application.

Applications must be submitted using the online application only.

Oasis Charitable Trust is a multi-national charity supporting young people and their families in 11 countries worldwide. Our vision is for building healthy communities: places where everyone is included, making a contribution and reaching their full potential.

The Oasis Hub Oldham team have been successful in obtaining funding for a Community Kitchen Project Worker.  This person will support the Hub Team in running a community kitchen project, including cooking and serving food to over 100 young people at the Oasis Hub Oldham Hubabaloo Holiday club provision.

Key responsibilities will be:

• To support the project lead or provider in delivery of Oasis Community kitchen weekly sessions as well as our holiday club.
• Developing positive relationships with the volunteers working on these projects.
• Planning, preparing and delivering food (responding to dietary needs), and cleaning and tidying after.
• Assisting the Hub Leader by providing data for monitoring and evaluating purposes.
• Assisting with recruitment campaigns.

The successful post holder must have:

• A relevant qualification (minimum Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate) and relevant experience (e.g. catering or café).
• A working knowledge of safeguarding, food hygiene and health and safety practices.
• Experience of working with and supporting volunteers.
• Be self-motivated, resilient, with excellent organisational and inter-personal skills.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing national organisation, making a difference to communities on a local level, while individually improving the life chances of young people.  As part of the package, Oasis offers:

• A pension scheme, currently offering 7% employer contribution
• A generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year (plus 8 Bank Holidays)

If you are interested in this position, please email your CV to OasisUK or click "Apply" on this page.

This is an ongoing recruitment campaign and interviews will take place until a suitable candidate is interviewed.  So please send in applications as soon as possible.

Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks. 

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.  Registered Charity No. 1026487

Shop Assistant

Hours 20 per week also to be flexible to work additional hours to suit the needs of the business (including weekends)

£17,316 pro rata (20hrs £9,360 +additional hours if required at £9 per hour)

We offer many enhanced benefits including; 28 days holiday a year - plus Bank Holidays and stakeholder pension scheme with matching contributions up to 8%. Full details about our benefits can be found on our website.

Location:

We are looking for a dedicated Shop Assistant in our Chorley shop, to ensure that the shop stay's open full trading hours in the absence of the Shop Manager or the Assistant Shop Manager. You will also be driving productivity and leading on key shop tasks, like shop displays and working the Till.

We are looking for someone who has ideally worked in the Retail environment before and can bring new ideas to the table.

You will be working closely with your Shop Manager and Assistant Shop Manager to make the shop a success, and build links in the local community. You will need to be confident at working with people from different backgrounds creating a welcoming and positive experience for all of our staff, volunteers and supporters.

If you have what it takes to work hard but have some fun along the way, and support your Shop Management team to be the best it can be, then this is the place for you!

Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.

The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

Vacancy closes midnight: 24th November

Interviews will be held on: 5th December

Crossroads Derbyshire provides domestic abuse services to adults, children and young people in the High Peak and Derbyshire Dales.

We are a fast-growing, passionate domestic abuse service who put survivors at the heart of everything we do. We serve a large rural community – supporting women, men and children in Derbyshire and beyond. This year we celebrated our 40th anniversary. We strive to prevent abuse by raising awareness and promoting change that lasts. We are affiliated to Women’s Aid and accredited to Level Two in 2018. Our services were described as “Exemplary.” This post offers excellent prospects for the right candidate.

The Role:

You will manage the day-to-day running of the Harmony Project domestic abuse refuge. The Harmony Project provides a safe space for young women aged 16 to 24 and their children who have experienced domestic abuse.

We’re looking for a highly organised domestic abuse specialist, ideally with experience of managing a residential project. You will need to have an in-depth knowledge and experience of working with survivors of domestic abuse and its impact on their children.

This role requires the ability to work alone, and manage a team of support workers.

Flexible working hours will be required to meet the needs of this post and you will need the use of a car and a current driving licence as you will be required to travel.

This post is open to women only (Exempt under the Equality Act 2010, pursuant to schedule 9 part 1)

The post is funded until March 2025

Scale point 18 £24,313 per annum

We offer: employer’s contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave, rising after 2 years’ service and a training programme. 

Closing date for this post is 9.30am Monday 18th November 2019

Girlguiding is recruiting a Merchandise Planner, reporting to the Buying Manager, to work at our Trading Services.

The Merchandise Planner will be required to maintain, develop and manage the supplier base in order to achieve high standards of customer service for the membership, maximising stock availability, cash flow and profit requirements whilst undertaking product research and development as required including consultation with other Departments and volunteers. They will also be required to liaise with buying, marketing and publication colleagues to ensure that all promotional opportunities are taken, and information/ images for all promotional activities is provided as well as monitor slow selling lines and stock residues, taking appropriate action where required.

The post holder must ideally have experience of working in a customer focussed buying environment or hold a relevant degree in a business-related area of study as well as the ability to work under pressure and achieve deadlines and work as part of a team.They must also have excellent written and verbal communication skills along with the ability to build positive relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

Due to the nature of the work, 3 weekends in the year may be required, for which time off in lieu will be taken.

Girlguiding values the differences that a diverse workforce brings and is committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. Girlguiding is proud to be part of the Stonewall Diversity Champions programme, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a member of Time to Change – improving attitudes towards mental health. While Girlguiding’s young members may be girl only, our staff team is mixed gender. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability (physical or mental), gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion and belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

Street League work with young people, progressing them into employment, education and training by engaging them through football, fitness, dance fitness and multisports. We specialise in helping our participants (16-24 years’ olds from disadvantaged areas) progress from our unique sport/fitness and education programmes into sustainable employment, education and training.

We currently operate across the UK in 14 regions, including Greater London, the North East and North West of England, West Midlands, Yorkshire and extensively across Scotland.

We are recruiting a Youth & Community Sports Coach. The Youth & Community Sports Coach will work in partnership with the Progressions Coordinators in delivering and administering Street League’s core programmes in their specific local area.

You will be responsible for the delivery of multi-sports sessions as well as assisting of sports-related qualifications on the Street League Academy. The post involves outreach work and you will be responsible for recruiting participants and sustaining them on Street League’s programmes to ensure delivery targets are met. Monitoring and reporting are central to the role.