Post Title: Director of Operations

Role Status: Full time (35 hours), Permanent.

Organisational Base: Office Based

Reporting To: Chief Executive Officer

Salary: £58,000 to £66,000 + £6,000 Car Allowance and Benefits package

The organisation

As the charitable arm of the English Football League (EFL), the EFL Trust was established in 2008 to oversee the remarkable and diverse work of their Football Club Community Organisations (CCOs). Our core purpose remains to support the CCOs to help us achieve our vision of stronger more active communities. This is best achieved when the power of both the Football Club and the CCO are brought together. We also continue to work with a significant number of key partners whose ambitions we share, such as DWP, DCMS, MHCLG, Department for Education, NCS, Sport England and the NHS. We are confident about the pivotal role we can play in helping them to meet our shared objectives.  In the past year we have invested over £18 million in our network, more than ever before. We remain committed to providing a world class service to our network of partners to help them maximise and quantify their impact.  We will continue to embed a culture within the EFL Trust where improvement is a habit and our people are encouraged to challenge and innovate.

The role of Director of Operations

This exciting new role has a principal focus on developing business services, processes and technology which will support the development of EFL Trust and its network. The Director of Operations will also support the CEO with the overall executive leadership and growth of the organisation, articulating and upholding the ethos and expectations of the EFL Trust. The Director of Operations will manage collaboration between the EFL Trusts’ Business Services Department and the remote Business Development Team, effectively communicating priorities and delivering efficiencies across all business operations that ensure excellent value for money.  The role will foster a positive, values driven culture, ensuring staff at all levels across the organisation are inspired and encouraged to succeed and prosper. There will be a requirement for national travel, which can entail overnight stays away from home and often work outside normal office hours.

The individual

This is an exceptional opportunity for an individual with excellent business acumen and experience, to assist the CEO in providing ambitious strategic direction across the EFL Trust. You will be an exceptional leader that is resilient and flexible, with the ability to challenge in a positive way. Significant experience in a senior business operations position within a regulated environment and knowledge of incorporating robust performance management frameworks ensuring accountability and the integrity of the quality of projects aligned to contract compliance is essential.

We are keen to hear from people whose skillset includes, a flexible, resilient and adaptable attitude towards work, with the ability to be creative and innovative and demonstrate their determination to continually motivate and inspire. We would particularly like to hear from those with a successful record of contract delivery and compliance, using quality assurance systems, including service user participation to improve overall services.

For the candidate information pack and application form please follow the links for EFL Trust and EFL job sites

Benefits Package:

• Generous Company Pension Scheme, with an EFL Trust contribution of 10% of basic salary.

• Cash Health Plan

• Opt-in private healthcare 

• 23 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays), rising to 25 days after 5 years.  Holiday year commences 1st January. (Holiday purchase scheme in operation).

• Generous car allowance

Closing Date: 12 noon Friday 21st February 2020.

Interview Date(s): Stage 1, 4th or 5th March 2020

Stage 2, 26th March 2020 

Candidates must be available for interview on the dates indicated.

Interviews will be held at EFL House, 10 – 12 West Cliff, Preston PR1 8HU

PAPYRUS is the national UK charity dedicated to preventing young suicide.

1. DESIGNATION Media Manager
2. HOURS 36 per week (some planned unsocial hours)
3. SALARY NJC Scale 27-30 (£30,507 - £32,878) & 5% pension contribution 
   (plus 17.5% London weighting if applicant is London-based)
4. LOCATION Warrington or London with travel across the UK
5. RESPONSIBLE TO Head of Marketing and Communications
6. ACCOUNTABLE FOR None but open to growth
7. PURPOSE OF POST
   1. To optimise our engagement with print and broadcast media.
   2. To monitor UK print and broadcast media in the UK to ensure sensitive reporting in line with IPSO and Ofcom guidance.
8. KEY RELATIONSHIPS Head of Marketing and Communications and Team; PAPYRUS Trustees, Chief Executive, Staff, Volunteers and Supporters.
9. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
   1. Execute planned, targeted press and broadcast media communications programme with strong news elements that reach and influence target audiences.
   2. Provide advice and guidance to Senior Management, Trustees and other stakeholders in matters relating to external print and broadcast media.
   3. Support Head of Marketing and Communications with
      1. reputation management
      2. crisis communications
   4. Develop and maintain our relationships with national and regional media professionals.
   5. Create national and regional press communications to support all activity bases of the charity.
   6. Promote and monitor sensitive, accurate reporting of suicide by all media sectors, including drama and documentary programme-makers, in line with IPSO and Ofcom guidelines. Further the charity’s relationship with both and similar bodies.
   7. Build a strong relationship with Head of Marketing to ensure maximum exposure and impact of marketing campaigns through targeted press and broadcast media.
   8. Monitor and regularly review and report on Press Office achievement against objectives agreed by the Head of Marketing and Communications.
   9. Monitor media coverage and report findings regularly to Head of Marketing and Communications.
   10. Ensure all media and press relations activity is well co-ordinated to deliver maximum impact.
   11. Ensure maximum availability to respond to journalist and programme makers’ requests through a ‘duty press officer’ schedule.
   12. Be available and contribute proactively, often a short notice, in responding to breaking news.
   13. Contribute to internal communications in relation to press office activity.
   14. Be prepared to travel to PAPYRUS regional offices and other venues as required and be prepared for ‘unsocial’ hours and overnight stays as deemed necessary.
   15. Keep on top of developing news relevant to the trends and behaviours of young people, the nation’s attitude to suicide and mental health and be prepared to react swiftly to support the Senior Management Team and other colleagues with guidance on response messages. Contribute ideas to strategic campaigns.
   16. Provide media guidance to families, schools and other relevant bodies affected by young suicide to help leverage accurate, sensitive reporting following a suicide and at events such as inquests.
   17. Line manage any future staff and volunteers within the Press Office.

1. OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
   1. Work closely with the Head of Marketing and Communications to contribute as required to the advice and information PAPYRUS provides on its website, social media channels and literature for various stakeholders.
   2. Respect confidentiality within policy and manage information as per the Data Protection legislation and General Data Protection Regulations
   3. Understand duties and manage any matters relating to safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults within PAPYRUS policy and in line with safeguarding legislation and agreed protocols.
   4. Attend and contribute constructively to line management supervision and appraisal protocols.
   5. Attend training courses and develop agreed professional development plans within the scope of the post.

1. ADDITIONAL DUTIES It is the nature of the work of PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide 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 job, it will be included in the job description in consultation with the member of staff.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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 completion of Vetting and Barring Scheme checks.

1. QUALIFICATIONS See Person Specification

Social Worker

You will join us as a social worker on a part time, fixed term contract basis.

Social Worker Responsibilities:

We are looking for a qualified and experienced Social Worker to provide support to children and young people diagnosed with cancer and leukaemia and their families, who are receiving specialist proton beam therapy at The Christie Hospital. Our work is rewarding but also complex and demanding; you will need to be resourceful and resilient. You will work closely with our supportive CLIC Sargent team, an established NHS multi-disciplinary team and with services in the community.

Social Worker Requirements:

As well as current GSCC / HCPC registration you will have:

- Experience working with children, young people and their families / carers in a social care setting.
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary environment.
- Knowledge of child and young people development.
- An understanding of the impact of serious illness for children, young people and families.
- It is desirable that you have experience working in an NHS setting.

All applicants should have excellent interpersonal skills.

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check.

CLIC Sargent is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

About CLIC Sargent:

Today, 12 children and young people in the UK hear the shocking news they have cancer. CLIC Sargent is the UK’s leading cancer charity for children and young people, and their families, offering them care and support every step of the way. You can be a part of helping them live their life to the full.

Location: Manchester - Christie Hospital

Job type: Part Time, 18 months Fixed Term Contract

Salary: £34,430 FTE

Closing date: 2 February 2020

You may have experience of the following: Qualified Social Worker, Social Work, Social Care, NHS, Charity, Young Peoples Social Worker, Child Development, Third Sector, NFP, Not for Profit, etc.

Ref: 91640

Job title: Advice and Information Officer

Area: Pop In, Williamson Street, Liverpool

Directorate: Operations

Contract: 3-month Fixed Term Contract

Part-Time 21 hours

Monday to Friday

Salary:  FTE £20,163.00 per annum pro rata

About The Royal British Legion

The Legion is at the heart of a national network that supports our Armed Forces community through thick and thin – ensuring their unique contribution is never forgotten. We’ve been here since 1921 and we’ll be here as long as they need us.

Our Values and Behaviours

Does the following describe you?

• A desire to provide a great customer service and support

• Enjoy and thrive in working in teams and with others

• Passionate about supporting the Armed Forces community and honouring their contribution

• Come to work each day to be the best you can and to learn and develop

• An encourager, eager to share your knowledge and experience to help others

If so then we would like to hear from you ….

The Role

We’re making big changes. We are becoming more accessible, easier to reach and providing a more integrated service for the Service community and those that support us.  The focus for our Area teams will be on engaging with the community, reaching out to those we support through a wide range of Partnerships making sure we’re accessible to many more people.

As a Royal British Legion Advice and Information Officer you will be based in the Pop In, Liverpool and will spend your time providing advice and information about all aspects of the Legion's work to visitors and via more remote outreach locations. You will also be expected to raise the profile of the Legion through presentations and attending networking events and manage and support a cohort of Information Volunteers.

Accustomed to providing advice and information support to customers you will have experience of building relationships with a range of different agencies. An excellent communicator with strong organisational and planning skills, you will also have good IT skills and be confident in supporting people.  A full UK driving license and access to a vehicle would be essential for this role.

It is essential that you have an empathy with the UK armed forces community and some knowledge and understanding of this area would also be an advantage.  This role is open to both employees and volunteers.

How to apply

Please apply by clicking ‘Apply Online’

Closing date for this role is Tuesday 11th February 2020 

The Organisation

Based in Northwich, Cheshire, Deafness Support Network (DSN) provides a wide range of support and services for Deaf, Deafblind and people with a Visual Impairment in Cheshire and the surrounding area.

A leader in the field, helping establish new benchmarks for service provision and undertaking ground-breaking research that has helped develop new approaches to sensory loss services that are recognised nationally and internationally.

2019 has been a very exciting year for DSN bucking the national trend by providing new services in new areas, expanding both the service range and reach. 'Towards 2022' is the guiding strategy for DSN and has been developed with full input from service users, staff, commissioners, trustees and other stakeholders. It identifies clear strategic priorities and signals the vision and values as DSN moves forward.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and inspiring leader to work collaboratively with the board and the highly motivated and driven DSN staff, to develop and implement strategy which will further increase the reach and impact of the organisation.

You will oversee the strategy, staff management, fundraising, and income generation plus support the Board of Trustees to enable good governance in collaborative, confidential, tactful and diplomatic style.

The Person

Candidates should demonstrate leadership experience at senior management level, including strategic planning, business plans, financial and HR management.

As the core of DSN services are commissioned, you will have outstanding negotiating skills with funders and local authority/government commissioning bodies and a track record of successfully negotiating and influencing at a strategic level. Building effective multi-agency partnerships and relationships will be second nature through the use of your networking, interpersonal and collaboration skills.

Excellent communication skills are essential, including the ability to adjust your style to communicate with a wide range of people including the Deaf community. British Sign Language Level 2 or above is required (or the ability and commitment to acquire this within 2-3 years).

A full candidate briefing pack is available to download with full job description and person specification.

To Apply

Please upload your CV in Word format and include a supporting statement as part of your application. Please address why this role and organisation is of interest, and outline your experience in relation to the key points on the person specification (Supporting Statement to be no longer than 2 sides of A4).

Applications will be reviewed by a Prospectus consultant on a rolling basis. As part of the selection process candidates may be invited to meet with a consultant at our

Do you want to add value through strong analysis and make an impact on organisation-wide decision making?

Are you looking to lead a small team as well as deliver a strong business partnering service for a £200m commercially aware charity?

Would partnering with executive level stakeholders for multiple areas interest you?

This excellent opportunity as a Senior Finance Analyst for an amazing charity that work all across the UK in a number of regions across to deliver fundraising activities and commercial benefits to the public. The newly created Finance Business Partner position will have the following key responsibilities:

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders in the annual budget setting process and appropriately forecasting to communicate financially to non-finance staff at a Senior level
• Lead a team to deliver on the financial elements of the projects that the charity is responsible for
• Delivering sound advice to budget holders by supporting and coaching them through the decision-making process to improve financial performance across a number of exciting projects
• Embed this role in the team for budget holders as a key source of advice and knowledge to support business planning
• Prepare accurate and relevant management reports for budget holders
• Actively add value and drive forward communication through business partnering across departments

Benefits

• Very flexible working opportunities
• Working from home opportunities
• 25 days holiday rising to 30 after 5 years of service
• Pension of up to 10% employer contribution
• Healthcare plan
• Many other excellent benefits

The successful candidate

• A fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA) or significant experience (QBE)
• Experience of staff management previously
• Significant experience as a confident and collaborative Business Partner to challenge budget holders
• Experience of working on income and cost analysis
• Ideally experience within the charity sector but not essential
• A proactive and 'outside-the-box' thinker
• A tenacious and ambitious individual
• Knowledge of SAP accounting with drive to find the most efficient and effective way of reporting to add value to the business

This is a brilliant opportunity for a strong Senior Finance Business Partner/Analyst who is looking for their next step in their career, which will not only utilise your existing stakeholder engagement skills but also develop areas on a more strategic perspective.

Applications are being reviewed daily so please apply today!

Based in Preston covering the whole of Lancashire Offender Services

Closing date: 20th February at 11:30pm. Interviews: 6th March 2020

Come and join us

We're looking for a passionate individual with their own personal experience of the criminal justice system and homelessness, to come and join us and make a difference to the way we do things. If you believe that people should have a say in their own support and that they should be at the front of making meaningful change then this could be the traineeship for you.

Who we are

Lancashire Offender Services
As part of Transforming Rehabilitation, Shelter has been contracted to deliver housing, finance, benefit and debt advice to prisoners in custody, as part of the Enhanced Through the Gate service. We are also contracted to deliver a holistic support package to prisoners in the community, on licenses or orders. Both services will consist of an Advice, Support and Guidance (ASG) team based in custody or in the community in Community Rehabilitation Company (CRC) locations across Lancashire, delivering advice and interventions. This process will involve close working with CRC and National Probation Service (NPS) Responsible Officers and will contribute to an effective and efficient resettlement planning process for each service user.

The service also works closely with a wealth of other agencies, including CRC and probation staff and statutory and voluntary agencies working within the local area.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We're here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

Working with statutory, voluntary and private sector organisations, the Lancashire Offender Service is focused on delivering accommodation and finance, benefit and debt interventions to offenders both in custody and in the community so that they have the best possible chance of making positive changes to their lives and reach their full potential. We believe that people living in Lancashire that have experience of the criminal justice system and homelessness can achieve real, lasting growth and fulfilment. To succeed however, we'll need to inspire a wide range of people across the county to change their beliefs and their behaviour. Our vision? To help people improve their lives and sustain these improvements by transforming services for offenders across the North of England. You'll help us do just that.

About the role
GROW means Getting Real Opportunities of Work. We'll give you a comprehensive introduction to the traineeship, after which you'll join our Lancashire Offender Service. You will be working to support, engage and consult individuals on their experiences of the services available and how they could better meet the needs of individuals that have been through the criminal justice system and homelessness. You'll also help us find new ways of working by using what you've learned through your personal experiences to help us shape how we do things into the future.

About you
We're looking for someone with personal experience of the criminal justice system, homelessness, and other related issues, and the passion to effect change in Lancashire and Shelter wider offender services. With a flexible approach and the ability to work as part of a team, you will want to work with people from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences. Basic computer skills, e.g. word processing, the internet and emails systems are helpful, but support can be provided. We're looking for enthusiasm and a desire to develop and learn new skills.

We will be holding application support sessions on the following dates:

Thursday 30th January  1pm-3pm
Community Engagement Centre
2 Ribbleton Lane
Preston
PR1 5AB

Friday 7th February 1pm-3pm
Community Engagement Centre
2 Ribbleton Lane
Preston
PR1 5AB

You can drop in for part of the session or all of it, and if you travel by public transport in Lancashire please bring your ticket and we will reimburse your travel to the session.

Benefits include 30 days' annual leave, the possibility of flexible working, enhanced family friendly policies and significant opportunities for learning and development.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We're here so no-one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

For further information about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website.

At Shelter, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. We also encourage applications from people who have been homeless or have been at risk of homelessness. We are facing diverse problems, so need diverse people to tackle them.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Are you looking to deliver a strong business partnering service for a £200m commercially aware charity?

Would partnering with executive level stakeholders for multiple areas interest you?

Do you want to add value through strong analysis and make an impact in organisation-wide decision making?

This excellent opportunity as a Finance Analyst for an amazing charity that work all across the UK in a number of regions across to deliver fundraising activities and commercial benefits to the public. The newly created Finance Business Partner position will have the following key responsibilities:

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders in the annual budget setting process and appropriately forecasting to communicate financially to non-finance staff at a Senior level
• Delivering sound advice to budget holders by supporting and coaching them through the decision-making process to improve financial performance across a number of exciting projects
• Embed this role in the team for budget holders as a key source of advice and knowledge to support business planning
• Prepare accurate and relevant management reports for budget holders
• Actively add value and drive forward communication through business partnering across departments

Benefits

• Very flexible working opportunities including condensed hours
• Working from home opportunities
• 25 days holiday rising to 30 after 5 years of service
• Pension of up to 10% employer contribution
• Healthcare plan
• Many other excellent benefits

The successful candidate

• A fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA) or significant experience (QBE)
• Significant experience as a confident and collaborative Business Partner to challenge budget holders
• Experience of working on income and cost analysis
• Ideally experience within the charity sector but not essential
• A proactive and 'outside-the-box' thinker
• A tenacious and ambitious individual
• Knowledge of SAP accounting with drive to find the most efficient and effective way of reporting to add value to the business

This is a brilliant opportunity for a strong Management Accountant/Finance Analyst who is looking for their next step in their career, which will not only utilise your existing stakeholder engagement skills but also develop areas on a more strategic perspective.

Applications are being reviewed daily so please apply today!

We believe:

• In the power of listening and feeling heard.
• That everyone has value: something to offer.
• That everyone deserves to be supported in their mental health needs and we have a part to play.

We are working with a wide range of local employers, individuals and groups to raise awareness and understanding of mental health issues through the delivery of a wide range of training. We know that anyone may be affected by poor mental health, so reaching diverse organisations and networks across the city (Public/Private/Third Sector) is an important aspect of our work.

We approach our work in a way that is shaped and guided by our core values of:

• Openness
• Belonging
• Strength
• Collaboration

We are seeking an administrative assistant who would support this work:

Job Title: Training Administrator

Salary: £19,945 pro rata (actual £9,972) (Maternity cover 10 months)

Working Hours: 17.5 hours per week

The skills and knowledge that are important to us are:

• Working collaboratively with staff, volunteers and customers
• Excellent IT experience and knowledge
• Excellent administrative skills
• Ability to work flexibly

This role is to support our Training Co-ordinator and trainers who deliver a range of different training courses. The Admin role is a vital part of this busy team.

If you are interested in this role, please download the application documents accompanying this listing, or from the Vacancies page of the Manchester Mind website. The deadline for application submissions is 12noon, Monday 10th February 2020.

Manchester Mind is striving to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Manchester Mind sees it as a positive advantage if you have experience of mental health issues and/or have used mental health services or had experience of volunteering.

This new role is an exciting opportunity within our vibrant and hard-working Human Resources team, working in our modern head office based in Stockport town centre, just five minutes’ walk from the train station and local bus station, working across three departments. This role can be offered as full or part time (full time hours are 37.5hrs per week, part time would be a minimum of 22.5hrs). We are able to offer a degree of flexible hours for this role which may be attractive to individuals with carers responsibilities e.g 10am till 4pm.

This role is intended to provide a clear line of communication between the Payroll, Finance and HR departments in order to ensure the timely resolution of any overpayments to employees or queries resulting from the financial reconciliations. You will also include analysis of payroll data to include trends and themes in relation to all pay elements. Located within the Human Resources department, you will have a tri-management reporting structure; to the Service Director responsible for HR, the Payroll Manager and the Financial Accountant.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys using their own initiative, is an analytical thinker and has a keen eye for detail. This is an interesting and varied role for which we are looking for an individual who has payroll/finance experience with a degree level qualification or equivalent. You will have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Access.  You will also be able a highly organized individual who is able to work to deadlines and provide excellent customer service. Prior experience of iTrent is also desirable.

Our range of employee benefits includes:

• Guaranteed Contracted Hours, we can offer flexible full or part time to suit your needs

• A bright, modern open plan office environment

• Free life assurance

• Pension with company contribution

• A range of employee discounts

Creative Support is a national not-for-profit care provider supporting individuals with a range of needs, as Payroll Compliance and Recovery Officer you will play an important role in supporting our ability to maintain the high standards of care provision we strive to deliver. Interviews will be held on the week of 10 February 2020.

The Head of Leadership Programmes is responsible for the Firstline programme design, organisation and delivery across the country. They hold responsibility for the coaching offer (an integral part of the second year of the Frontline programme) and ensure its’ smooth operation and impact. The Head of Leadership Programmes will work closely with the senior team to ensure programme quality remains excellent and to embed a culture of freedom and responsibility.

In all areas of work, they need to have high expectations, the ability to motivate others and the confidence and assuredness to hold people to account. The Head of Leadership Programmes is an influential and senior position in this ambitious social work charity.

The successful individual will bring their excellent programme management, understanding of social work and their advanced relationship management expertise to ensure the effective delivery and development of the Firstline programme and coaching offer. They will bring their expertise to the development and delivery of any future leadership programmes and will hold strategic oversight of Frontline’s leadership programmes.

Support Worker

Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity. We provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.

Position: Dementia Support Worker
Location: Knowsley, Merseyside
Contract type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 35 per week
Salary: £19,964 to £20,770 depending on skills and experience

Closing date: 06 February 2020
Interview date: 10 February 2020

About the role:

We are looking for an exceptional individual to join our Dementia Support Worker covering Knowsley.

The Dementia Support Worker service provides a highly responsive and individualised information, signposting and referral service to people with a diagnosis of dementia and those that care for them.

As a Dementia Support Worker, you will assist people with dementia and their carers in identifying their needs, providing individuals with support and help to maintain their independence, improving their sense of well-being, and putting them in more control of their lives.

You will build relationships with a range of local contacts. You will network with health and care professionals, marketing the Dementia Adviser service to help people with a diagnosis to get referred to the service as early as possible. As well as developing networks with partner organisations who also work in the field of dementia to promote the aim of empowering individuals living with dementia to make informed choices.

About you:

The successful applicant will possess excellent communication skills and an understanding of delivering a service using the person centred approach to the person with dementia. They will have experience of face-to-face service delivery, a broad understanding of statutory and voluntary services, ensuring independence, choice and control for all those who access our service. They will be committed to supporting people with dementia to live better lives.

You will possess NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) or have demonstrable experience and have an understanding of the needs of people with dementia and their carers. You will be an empathetic person with excellent communication skills and have the ability to assess and evaluate the needs of service users.

You may have experience of the following: Dementia Support Worker, Care Assistant, Caseworker, Special Needs Assistant, Social Worker, Social Care, Community Care, Helpline Coordinator, Volunteering Officer, Support Worker, Dementia Adviser, Mental Health, Dementia, etc.

About us...

At Together Trust we believe everybody deserves an equal chance in life. There are no exceptions. We provide a wide range of support services including fostering, residential, community and family support. We also provide specialist educational support through our schools and colleges.

At Together Trust we’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. It’s a commitment we require from all of our staff and volunteers.

We follow a robust safer recruitment process and all successful applicants will go through recruitment checks. If you’re successful we’ll need you to have an enhanced DBS check. For all roles we’ll also need a minimum of three references. Depending on the role you apply for, we might also need to request references from each employer where you have worked with young people or vulnerable adults.

We’ll also need to know about any breaks in your employment history with evidence from documents like birth certificates or passports. If you’re successful and have worked outside the UK for any longer than three months in the last five years, we’d also need to complete a foreign DBS or code of conduct check.

We now have an opportunity for an experienced lead speech and language therapist to join our amazing team at Bridge College! 

Bridge College in Openshaw, Manchester is a non-residential specialist FE college. We meet the needs of students up to the age of 25 years with learning difficulties and disabilities, complex needs, communication disorders and autism.

As our speech and language therapist you will...

Have a lead role in the management of dysphagia across the college. You will be expected to manage the Speech and Language therapy team under the direction of our clinical services manager. Be proactive to support the development of the service in college using our quality assurance processes, self assessment tools and quality improvement plans. Our therapy teams are an integral part of our college so it is important you work closely with all staff to ensure strategies are embedded across the curriculum. 

Key responsibilities: 

• Manage a caseload of students with complex communication needs and dysphagia
• Initial assessment of students communication needs as well as eating and drinking skills of application to college
• Lead processes and service delivery models
• Provide advice to other therapists and families
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams /interpreters 

You will demonstrate your knowledge in both theoretical and practical levels of current perspectives on communication and dysphagia along a sound understanding of clinical governance.

About you... 

You will hold a relevant degree/diploma in Speech and Language Therapy and be a current member of the Health Professionals Council and a full member with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. You will be passionate about making a difference within the college. You will commit to our ethos and values and be able to showcase this in your daily work. Working with an excellent team , together we want you to thrive whilst providing an excellent service to our students. 

You must have a post basic dysphagia qualification. 

Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and criteria.

Experience in working with adults with learning disabilities/ASC is essential as well as experience in delivering training and supervisory responsibilities.

Candidates with a full, clean driving license are encouraged to apply.

Fundraising Coordinator (Mass Participation)

Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity. We provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.

Position: Mass Participation Fundraising Coordinator
Location: Flexible across England, Wales and Northern Ireland
Contract type: Full time, Permanent
Hours: 35 per week
Salary: £22,367 to £23,270 depending on skills and experience plus London allowance of £3,600 if applicable

Closing date: 6th February 2020
Interview date: Friday 14th February

About the role:

We are looking to recruit a Coordinator to work as part of the Mass Participation fundraising team, specifically working on Cupcake Day and Elf Day two of the Alzheimer’s Society’s mass participation fundraising products, which continue to grow year on year.

This role will be delivering key aspects of the product campaigns, with a specific focus on supporter care, process management, developing fundraising channels, relationship management and ensuring the best experience for our participants. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to join a dynamic and successful team and help grow our existing mass participation events.

About you:

You will be enthusiastic, creative and highly organised. You will be used to working across a variety of projects and be able to prioritise your workload effectively. You will be experienced in providing outstanding supporter care and building relationships both internally and externally. You will be a fantastic communicator, with great attention to detail. We are looking for someone who is driven and passionate and will work to maximise our income to increase the impact we have on the lives of people affected by dementia.

You may have experience of the following: Fundraising Coordinator, Fundraising Officer, Events Fundraising Officer, Event Coordinator, Charities, Not for Profit, Fundraiser, Marketing, Event Management, Third Sector, Fundraising Assistant, Mass Participation Fundraising, Mass Participation, Relationship Management, etc.